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| | Gerli Padar sweeps Eurolaul |
 | | Padar’s powerful stage presence and tough-girl voice, not to mention a strong drum backup, set “Partners in Crime” far above other entries, most of which were the same simplistic, Eurovision style songs seen in past contests. |
 | | Padar, whose look and musical style shows strong similarities to that of American superstar Pink, was by far the least embarrassing choice for Estonians. |
 | | In 2001, her brother Tanel Padar, partnered in a duet with Aruban-born Dave Benton, won the contest in Denmark, paving the way for Tallinn to host the event the following year. |
| www.baltictimes.com /news/articles/17293 (433 words) |
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