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Though the supertitles were easy to follow, sometimes the translations were weak. "Oh what a pleasant warmth runs through me," the English ran for one of Nemorino's declamations. "Perhaps she feels the same flame." Likewise, to translate two ultra-colorful words, "buffone" and "ragazzo," both as "fool," seemed unimaginative. It was more rewarding to listen to the mellifluous Italian than to fix one's eyes on the words above the stage...
...initial rescue effort. According to National Guard sources, B aur told his superiors that night that he thought he had seen a missile streaking toward the plane. The FBI insists that there is no proof of such a missile. NTSB experts say an optical illusion associated with a shooting flame from the initial spark may explain what he saw. Conspiracy theorists on the Internet and elsewhere, of course, know in their bones that the government is covering up a whopper of an explanation...
...tons of talcum powder. A single candle placed around the corner from the entrance provides the only light in the dark, dusty chamber, which is filled with the bitter smell of natural gas. Although the work's title warns of an impending explosion, made plausible given the smell, exposed flame and ankle-deep powder covering the floor, the piece seems unable to provoke anxiety in its visitors. It's just too sexy...
DIED. ELSPETH HUXLEY, 89, prolific British author who returned repeatedly, in person and evocative prose, to the African landscapes of her childhood; in Tetbury, England. Huxley grew up in Kenya hunting game, playing polo and observing the Kikuyu servants--memories she revived to popular acclaim in The Flame Trees of Thika...
...Toys executive chuckles. "Things aren't that bleak, Son. When it comes to self-sacrifice, there are always the little child laborers of the world. Which is why we've had these Santa suits manufactured for each and every one of you. And guess what? They're flame retardant in case a fire breaks out while you're locked inside the factory...