Who the hell is Ben Jacobs?
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novapsycheIn Paris, about 4,500 police officers and soldiers patrolled the city streets. The police presence was strong around the Champs-Elysees, the famous tree-lined boulevard in western Paris where the crowds gathered. No specific terrorist threat was announced.
The green, pink and red glow of Roman candles lit up the Champs Elysees as roars of delight broke out just at midnight.
Young North Africans holding up the Algerian flag danced atop concrete barriers, a group of Italians posed for pictures, and a young Danish couple bargained with a street vendor for two cans of beer.
"It's great so far," said Ben Jacobs, a U.S. college student from Northville, Mich. who was visiting the city with friends.
World Celebrates 2004 Amid Grim Backdrop
The green, pink and red glow of Roman candles lit up the Champs Elysees as roars of delight broke out just at midnight.
Young North Africans holding up the Algerian flag danced atop concrete barriers, a group of Italians posed for pictures, and a young Danish couple bargained with a street vendor for two cans of beer.
"It's great so far," said Ben Jacobs, a U.S. college student from Northville, Mich. who was visiting the city with friends.
World Celebrates 2004 Amid Grim Backdrop