Denis
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Maurice (mɔris). 1870–1943, French painter and writer on art. One of the leading Nabis, he defined a picture as "essentially a flat surface covered with colours assembled in a certain order"
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3rd century ad , first bishop of Paris; patron saint of France. Feast day: Oct 9
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Congo-Brazzaville's 82-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso promised to extend his decades-long time in power on Saturday as campaigning kicked off for next month's presidential election in the oil-rich central African nation.
From Barron's
Bentley's gamble on the 2011 novella by Denis Johnson appears to have paid off.
From Barron's
For those in the latter camp, there is the standard issue broadcast sitcom goofery of NBC’s “St. Denis Medical.”
From Salon
But rage spikes in quieter places too, like the Oregon burg where “St. Denis Medical” is set.
From Salon
Like “The Pitt,” “St. Denis Medical” and “Scrubs” distill the unique relationships between doctors, nurses and patients.
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