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Intruders at Paris' Orsay Damage a Monet By CECILE ALMENDROS, Associated Press Writer PARIS - Intruders entered the Orsay Museum early Sunday and punched a hole in a renowned work by Impressionist painter Claude Monet, the French culture minister said. She described the damage as an attack on "our memory, our patrimony." A surveillance camera caught a group entering the museum, which houses a major collection of Impressionist art on the Left Bank of the French capital along the Seine River. An alarm sounded and the group left, but not before damaging an invaluable painting, "Le Pont d'Argenteuil," an aide to Culture Minister Christine Albanel said by telephone. No arrests were immediately made. Albanel told France-Info radio that the painting could be restored, but she deplored the attack on "our memory, our patrimony." "This splendid Monet painting punched right in the middle," the minister said with emotion. According to the aide, a 4-inch tear was made in the Monet. The official, not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, asked not to be named. Monet led the 19th century Impressionist movement, experimenting notably with light and color in works now deemed priceless. "Le Pont d'Argenteuil" shows a view of the Seine at a rural bend, featuring a bridge and boats. Albanel told France-Info that she would seek improved security in museums and stronger sanctions against those who desecrate art. The break-in occurred during Paris' annual all-night festival which brings thousands of people into the streets for concerts and exhibits.

Beautiful dolls Christine. And Beth love the pics of NY.

I don't think it's an excuse to be terribly rude, but basically yes.

Yes, I wore it the other night at an outdoor concert. It was 41 degrees and freezing.

Interesting, thanks.

Yours, Mine and Ours with Lucille Ball who also starred in....

I love pumpkin season...thanks ames.

Good for them!

I don't really know what I think of this. I can see the potention for real problems.

Double Obsession with Rachel Ward who also starred in....

I would like the mocha brown.

No! A cold always goes to my chest and kicks in my asthma. I cough so hard, I can't breathe. I hate it.

^^ It is beautiful. I hope to see it one of these days too.

Yuck!

They're coming to Sacramento, but it's at that awful Arco arena. The acoustics are terrible.

Interesting article, Ames. I guess I'm glad I still have my appendix,

A Bridge Too Far with Laurence Oliver who also starred in....

How cute! Thanks Lizzie.

God, that would kind of freak you out. What will they think of next?

3...We've gone to this guy for years, since he got out of dental school. In fact my sister once worked for him. I never have anything wrong. Just a teeth cleaning.

Good Grief! LMAO....

The TPATH movie, book and a couple of concerts.

1. Do you dance? - yes, we're always dancing around at home.:045: 2. Would you consider yourself religious? - I dislike organized religion, but I consider myself very spiritual. 3. Do you talk about politics? - Yes! 4. When is the last time you asked for forgiveness? - a couple of days ago. 5. Friday fill-in: I’m holding out for I have to ditto Sharon's.

Smokey is a cutie, Beth!

They haven't put any up here, yet.