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Vote early and often: that seems to be the strategy of European governments that are fast-tracking national referendums on the E.U. constitution. They hope to win passage quickly - before a lethal cocktail of ignorance, apathy and low turnout produces a potentially fatal no vote. In Spain last week, 77% of those who went to the polls voted yes, and though turnout was just 42%, the result was a big win for supporters of the document, which extends the E.U.'s reach into areas like immigration and asylum; recalibrates voting procedures among member states; and creates the positions...
...heard it all over Europe…I spent the fall there…Israel, Italy, Germany, Austria, Spain, in clubs. It was kind of like “Hey Ya!” last year…Everyone would kind of go crazy…[But] I don’t think Romanian pop is going to take off… I think it would only be [this song...
MILES DAVIS' PAINTING Late in life the trumpeter got serious about the visual arts. Inspired by a movement of colorful art in Milan, Davis found acclaim as a painter in Spain and Japan. Estimate...
...relying on altruism to sell clothes she describes as "more sensual than bling." "We want these clothes to sell on their own merit, because they are beautiful and well made." Edun's pieces ($65-$375) will appear in March at Selfridges in Britain, El Corte Ingl?s in Spain and Saks in New York City, among other stores. ?By Hugh Porter...
...SPAIN In 1928 the Spanish government began rescuing its architectural treasures by converting them into paradores, or inns. One of the finest is the Parador de Granada inside the Alhambra?the sprawling 14th century Moorish palace comprised of royal quarters, court complexes, a mosque and exquisite gardens. Visitors stay in a converted Catholic convent built in the palace by 15th century monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella. Guests can enjoy the famous Generalife gardens by moonlight long after the gates are shut to day-trippers. Rooms from $283 per night. tel: (34-958) 22 14 40; www.parador.es...