This has had the not-entirely-successful result of simply upping the navy quotient in my wardrobe, which in certain lights is mistaken for black in any case.

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Monday, two black vehicles with blue police-style lights pulled up to the plane, which had just been loaded, according to the prosecutor, Ms. Van Wymersch.

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With its classic black finish, sleek aluminium faceplate, blue LED lights and Pioneer's industry-standard interface, the XDJ-AERO looks professional in any venue.

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Set against a black backdrop, away from the pollution and artificial lights of land, viewing the Aurora Borealis from the water is a unique way to experience it -- so we've put together a list of boating options that let you do just that.

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The raid begins with beautiful shots of Black Hawk helicopters taking off at night, silhouetted against a few brilliant lights.

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And I flick off the lights I so luckily have, and fall back into the black with the rest of this city.

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In certain lights, with enough Brylcreem on his hair and enough tight black leather on his limbs, he was as handsome as they were too, like a young Tom Courtenay.

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Sometime in mid December, sampling devices will be lowered through the ice, lights picking out the descent for HD cameras, down into the black depths of the lake.

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Lights from some of the moored boats send silver ribbons flickering over the gleaming black water.

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