Showing posts with label Notre Dame. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Notre Dame. Show all posts

Monday, November 18, 2019

REBUILDING NOTRE DAME - Cracks in Response

"France united in grief over Notre Dame fire but divided in how to respond" PBS NewsHour 11/15/2019

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SUMMARY:  In April, the world watched in horror as flames engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral, the beloved Gothic symbol of Paris dating to the Middle Ages.  Now, seven months later, a debate swirls over how to repair the structure, which lost its famous spire and roof in the fire.  As Jeffrey Brown reports from Paris, questions about environmental hazards, stability and aesthetics are all sources of heated debate.



Monday, April 22, 2019

FRANCE - Notre Dame Cathedral

My heart goes out to France and its citizens.

"‘Catastrophic fire’ inflicts major damage on Notre Dame Cathedral" PBS NewsHour 4/15/2019

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SUMMARY:  In Paris and across the globe, stunned spectators watched in horror as the Notre Dame Cathedral burned Monday.  The fire started in the evening, shortly after the building was closed to the public, and appears to have caused “catastrophic” damage to one of the world’s most famous cultural and artistic landmarks.  Judy Woodruff talks to Kate Moody of the French news channel France 24 for the latest.




"Notre Dame fire prompts global grief for a landmark of civilization" PBS NewsHour 4/15/2019

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SUMMARY:  A devastating fire consumed parts of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday.  While the biggest question is whether the structure itself will survive, there is no doubt that the artistic and historic landmark sustained losses that won’t be recoverable.  Judy Woodruff talks to art historian Elizabeth Lev about the “shock” incurred by observing this “iconic monument” engulfed in flames.




"Why Notre Dame is part of France’s national identity" PBS NewsHour 4/15/2019

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SUMMARY:  Notre Dame Cathedral is a seminal touchstone of French history, art and culture, and seeing it sustain devastating damage in a huge fire on Monday sent shockwaves of grief throughout France and the world.  Judy Woodruff talks to Gerard Araud, France’s Ambassador to the U.S., about the structure’s role within French national identity and feeling as if a part of himself were burning.




"Amid the ashes, France vows ‘resurrection’ for Notre Dame" PBS NewsHour 4/16/2019

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SUMMARY:  In Paris, the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral is extinguished, but devastating damage remains.  Parisians stood alongside global travelers at the site Tuesday, paying tribute to the landmark of cultural achievement that has stood for nearly a millennium.  Amid the ashes, the rescue of several of the most beloved artifacts seemed miraculous.  Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Paris.




"Investigation into Notre Dame fire accelerates as France plans to rebuild" PBS NewsHour 4/17/2019

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SUMMARY:  French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral within five years, in time for Paris to host the 2024 Olympics.  To meet the ambitious schedule, Macron said architects from around the world would be invited to submit designs for the famous spire that fell in Monday’s fire.  Meanwhile, the investigation continues into what started the blaze.  ITN’s Paraic O’Brien reports.

Monday, April 09, 2018

NCAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL - Notre Dame at the Buzzer

"How Notre Dame women’s basketball won the NCAA championship in the final 3 seconds" PBS NewsHour 4/2/2018

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SUMMARY:  The Notre Dame women's basketball team rallied in its championship game against Mississippi State on Sunday night, winning with a successful shot in the final moments.  It was the second buzzer beater for Arike Ogunbowale in as many games: On Friday night, she helped sink UCONN, the powerhouse of women's basketball.  Yamiche Alcindor talks to Ava Wallace of the Washington Post.