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To: Brumar89 who wrote (690603)	12/29/2012 7:17:52 PM
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Lights to be turned off in France to save money and show 'sobriety' Paris may go dark in the early hours of the morning if new plans go ahead Traders fears the blackout would negatively affect tourism and the economy By Harriet Cooke PUBLISHED: 10:31 EST, 29 December 2012 \| UPDATED: 12:33 EST, 29 December 2012 Paris may lose its trademark glow next year after plans emerged to extinguish its street lighting at night to save money. French President Francois Hollande and his energy minister Delphine Batho are considering turning out the lights in and outside public buildings, offices and shops in the early hours of the morning. If the scheme goes ahead, late-night revellers in the city would be advised to carry torches if they venture out between the hours of 1 and 7am. Lit up: Paris is at risk from losing its trademark glow if plans go ahead to turn off street light in the early hours of the morning dailymail.co.uk