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Paris Greeters Promise to Be Nice to You
Parisians have a reputation for rudeness that's not entirely deserved, but the idea is pervasive enough that one group of concerned citizens decided to do something about it. The Paris Greeters are a group of volunteer tour guides who conduct special tours designed to show visitors what a friendly, welcoming, and inspiring city Paris can be. As the AP points out, the greeters are happy to speak English (or nine other languages) and specialize in attractions that off the major tourist itineraries. For example, architectural tours generally skip the Eiffel Tower in favor of the 1930s-era buildings of the Trocadéro, while those looking for authentic French cuisine will likely end up in some delightful hole-in-the-wall restaurant that flies well under the Michelin radar. The tours are free and tour guides won't accept tips, though visitors are expected to pay their transit costs. We would reckon that a cup of coffee at a side-street cafe would be appreciated as well.
[Photo: AP]
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SexyBack Tour Set To Take America
Justin Timberlake is taking SexyBack to go, well, all over the place. The lithe ladies man and FutureSex/LoveSounds creator will hit the road in a big way next year, launching a 34-stop arena tour across North America, starting in San Diego on Jan. 8. The itinerary reads like a laundry list of some of America's greatest venues in its best cities...and their bastard cousins. Madison Square Garden in NYC, then Mohegan Sun, etc.
For a little pre-show stop, his first venue is LA's Kodak Theater on Dec.5 where he'll "warm up" at the Victoria's Secret's annual fashion show with Gisele. JT seems prepared, saying, "I've been rehearsing the band, getting the show ready and tight," adding, "What--and I might even show up. So that's pretty exciting. No, seriously, come out. I'll see you guys there." Watch it JT, you haven't sold anything out yet.
[Photo:asiankid3]
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