Former Vivendi boss rejects fraud claims Nov 21, 2009
Messier, 52, who also faces criminal charges in France, is accused by investors in the New York trial of failing to disclose a liquidity crisis and of manipulating the company's share price ... Messier, 52, who also faces criminal charges in France, is accused by investors in the New York trial of failing to disclose a liquidity crisis and of manipulating the company's share price. (New York Post -- Business)
IMG Worldwide Adds San Diego Triathlon to Portfolio of High-Profile Endurance Events Nov 20, 2009
"The new San Diego Triathlon will become part of the Escape TO Alcatraz Triathlon Series, a series of qualifying races for participation in the world renowned Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, one of the hardest triathlons to get into and one of only a few triathlons to be nationally televised. The top 50 men and women across age groups in each 'Escape TO' event will qualify to compete in the 2010 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Series races include: Triathlon de... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Young Pro Nov 20, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
* World News Quick Take Nov 20, 2009
The last surviving veteran from the D-Day landings of Allied troops in northern France has died at the age of 91, state media reported on Wednesday. Huang Tingxin () died on Nov. 11 in his home in Zhejiang Province, Xinhua news agency said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Switzerland and the EUDefence Nov 20, 2009
But what makes this country a special case is that neither cabinet ministers nor parliament have similar powers associated with such office in countries such as the United States, Britain or France. People power. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Woman, 119, dies in Mexico Nov 20, 2009
Guinness says the oldest person ever known with an authenticated birth date was Jeanne-Louise Calment, who was 122 when she died Aug. 4, 1997, in Arles, France. More from msnbc. (MSNBC -- International)
Church of Scientology: We're being vilified Nov 20, 2009
France stopped short of outlawing the cult however found the cult guilty of fraud and applied fines of AU$970,000 and penalised seven leading French Scientologists, with suspended gaol sentences of between ten months and two years ... If the offences in France continue, it is expected that Scientology would be banned there. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
In Their Honor Nov 20, 2009
Turner was shot down over German occupied France on July 14, 1943 while on a mission from England to France ... Seven of Turner's crew were secretly moved from France to Spain and then flown back to England. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
'Guardian, friend and protector' Nov 20, 2009
Official investigations in both France and the UK concluded that the couple died because their driver was drunk, speeding and had not been trained to drive the heavy armoured Mercedes. At 11am, staff and shoppers at Harrods observed two minutes' silence. (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
Cable Exclusive Nov 20, 2009
We need to be working closer with France and with Britain and start, not just considering but seriously taking steps towards the sanctions that we hear all about but we never see any actions towards. Cutting off the imports into Iraq of their refined petroleum products. (Fox News)
Americans can relate this bit of soccer Nov 20, 2009
Ireland's coach Giovanni Trappatoni, front, reacts with player Glenn Whelan during their World Cup qualifying playoff second leg soccer match against France ... Maybe you missed the World Cup soccer qualifier between Ireland and France ... The goal that settled it for France was scored in the 103rd minute, set up by , who controlled a pass with his hand so implanted on the ball, the boys at the police lab would have found fingerprints. (USA Today -- Sports)
Babelgum Partners with RingTales to Exclusively Premiere New Dilbert and New Yorker Animated Series Nov 20, 2009
Babelgum Mobile is an original application currently available in the United States, UK, Italy, Germany, France and Spain which brings regionally tailored programming to smart phones at present iPhone 3G, iPod Touch, Google Android G-Phones 1 and 2, Nokia (N96, N95 and 6210) via 3G and WiFi ... Babelgum is an independent and privately held company with offices in the United States, UK, Ireland, France and Italy. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Alcatel-Lucent Completes the World's First Data Call on a Live LTE Network in the 800 MHz "European Digital Dividend" Spectrum Band Nov 20, 2009
6GHz LTE networks in Stuttgart and Velizy in France and its 2 ... 98 billion in 2008 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
First Rights: Who needs trials? Kill terror suspects! Nov 19, 2009
On Oct. 27, as Agence France Press reported, our killer drones were confronted at the United Nations by Philip Alston, the U.N.'s Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Executions ... In the same Oct. 27 report, Agence France Press noted that "since August 2008, around 70 strikes by unmanned aircraft have killed close to 600 people in northwestern Pakistan.". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Marx's Worst Enemy Nov 19, 2009
Since anarchism became associated with the advocacy of violence after a failed assassination of Tsar Alexander II in 1866 and attempts by other groups in France and Italy in the next few years and the idea of anarchist-as-bomber fixed so firmly that it still is dominant today it fell to Bakunin to try over and over again to set the issue straight, and Leier spends a lot of time laying it out. Bakunin was a revolutionary, true, and a revolution might be met with force by the state it was trying... (The American Conservative)
France says Abbas 'indispensable' Nov 18, 2009
France says Abbas 'indispensable. Mr Kouchner (L) offered France's support to Mr Abbas ... Mr Kouchner said he wanted to offer France's support to Mr Abbas, who has said he does not want to stand for re-election next year because of the stalemate. (BBC News -- Africa)
"2012" a Big Hit First Weekend Out Nov 18, 2009
2 million in France, $15. 3 million in Russia, $9. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Women banned from wearing trousers in Paris... Nov 18, 2009
In a couple more years France ought to be up to the 19th century ... Its good to see that France is subject to Lady Gaga's rules of no pants for women ... Gee, it is interesting to see that France has enough time and money to throw around for their government to expend on this type of legislation, for their police force to enforce it, and for their judicial system to govern it. (The Drudge Report)
Sarkozy aims to build Saudi ties Nov 18, 2009
France opened its first military facilities in the Gulf at Abu Dhabi in May ... This will be the third trip to Saudi Arabia in two years for Mr Sarkozy, who in recent years has put less emphasis on building relations with France's allies in Africa and more on Gulf and Indian Ocean states ... In 2007, shortly after taking office, he declared that in addition to being sources of oil and potential markets for French technology, the two areas were key to France's security and that of the world. (BBC News -- Africa)
Wrap Up a Wish: Former hotel is a place to heal Nov 18, 2009
Disabled with severe cerebral palsy, 32-year-old Anne Lamic spends her days in southeastern France mostly in bed, surrounded by stuffed animals and dolls ... Their announcement has caused a stir in France, with many criticizing the plan as an invasion of Lamic's privacy and asking: How far is too far in the struggle to make disabled people more visible in society ... In terms of disabled rights on issues such as visibility and accessibility to public transport and buildings, advocacy groups say... (Fresno Bee)
Boyz II Men sending out 'Love' Nov 18, 2009
By Lisa Respers France, CNN. Boyz II Men is back with a new album of cover tunes, their second with "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson as producer. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Are cell phones, grid the next cigarettes? Nov 18, 2009
Lawmakers in the United Kingdom, France, Israel, India, Russia, Finland, Sweden and Thailand are already seeking to limit use of cell phones by children and teens until all of the science is sorted out. The good news is that much can be done to reduce a person's exposure if they are aware of what is generating EMF frequencies. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Dec. 10/REPLICA: Daniel Arsham Residency at New Museum Nov 18, 2009
The work received its world premiere at the Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno in Valencia, Spain on May 28, in the exhibition Fronteras curated by Aaron Betsky, Francesca Pietropaolo, Robert Storr and Robert Wilson ... His work has been shown at PS1 in New York (Greater New York 2005), The Museum of Contemporary Art in Miami, The Athens Biennial, Mills College Art Museum in Oakland, California and Carr dArt de Nmes, France. (AbsoluteArts.com)
RealNetworks Now Powers SFR's Music Service Nov 18, 2009
- Real and SFR sign 3-year agreement- Real deploys its first music service in France with leading French operator and mobile music innovator- Real now powers music services in 11 European countries ... LONDON and SEATTLE, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RealNetworks, Inc. (RNWK), the digital entertainment services company, has signed a three-year deal to power the music service for SFR, France's most successful operator in mobile music ... "We welcome our first deployment in France,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Luxury Leader LVMH & American Composers Orchestra Announce National Call for Scores to Create Original Orchestral Music Inspired by the Theme "A Greener New York City" Nov 17, 2009
For example, instead of air transportation, Louis Vuitton now uses maritime transportation for 60% of its leather goods sent from France to Japan. Other Louis Vuitton initiatives include supporting major organizations that fight Global Warming: last year, the brand featured celebrities such as Catherine Deneuve, Andr Agassi, Steffi Graf and Mikhail Gorbachev in an advertising campaign benefiting Al Gore's Climate Project. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Not so strong Nov 17, 2009
org), educated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Michigan, has researched and taught at universities in the United States, Canada, France, Switzerland, and Russia. Now senior research fellow in the Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, Carleton University, Canada, he also consults privately in a variety of fields. (Asia Times Online)
› Saru demands answers Nov 17, 2009
It's a clash of two gargantuan packs, but will the Springboks or France come out on top tonight ... The South African anthem, 'Nkosi Sikelel iAfrica', was sung before France's stirring 'Marseillaise and the Rastafarian singer, Ras Dumisani, backed by two drummers of his Afrikhaya Band, made a mess of the four-language homage to the Rainbow Nation ... "I congratulate France on their [20-13] victory in the Test match, but look forward to their response on this important issue.". (iAfrica.com)
Age of cyber warfare is 'dawning' Nov 17, 2009
The UK, Germany, France, China and North Korea are known to be developing their own capabilities. If it is someone stealing information or planting logic bombs, it's far more difficult to find them. (BBC News -- Technology)
Vivendi's Levy Trumps Telefonica for `Underdog's Revenge' in GVT Takeover Nov 17, 2009
In addition to Universal Music Group, Vivendi currently owns controlling stakes in SFR, Frances second-largest mobile- phone operator, and , Moroccos largest telecommunications company. It also controls Canal Plus, Frances biggest pay-TV operator, and bought a majority stake last year in U.S. video-game company Activision, combining it with Vivendi Games to create , producer of such titles as World of Warcraft and Guitar Hero ... Levy, an engineer, started his career at France... (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Veterans Bill Marquadt (from left) and Charlie Harris, and Harris daughter Jo Van Ort watch the Livingston School Veterans Day program Nov. 11. The two veterans were honored guests. (Photo by Sara Loven) Nov 17, 2009
When the Germans ran out of planes, half Marquadt s anti-aircraft unit was sent to France, though he stayed in Italy and was issued a machine gun. When the war in Europe ended, he heard the bells in the Tower of Pisa ring all day. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
What Makes a Prison "State of the Art"? Nov 17, 2009
When Alexis de Tocqueville visited the United States in 1831, his primary goal was to evaluate the prison for France. Related in SlateJohn Pfaff. (Slate)
South Africa's tuneless rugby anthem singer 'sabotaged' Nov 17, 2009
Ras Dumisani said the orchestra played too fast and his microphone was too old at his performance at a South African rugby clash with France on Friday. The team went on to lose the match, with some blaming the singing for contributing to the 20-13 defeat. (BBC News -- Africa)
› Was Dumisane sabotaged? Nov 17, 2009
The Anthemgate saga continued to escalate on Monday, with the Durban-born reggae singer blaming "sabotage" for his tuneless rendition of South Africa's national anthem before a clash with France in Toulouse last Friday. Ras Dumisani's howling performance of the usually stately Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika (God bless Africa) before the Test, which France won 20-13, had some of the Springbok players battling to hold back laughter. (iAfrica.com)
Plimoth Cinema : The Beaches of Agnes Nov 17, 2009
For those not aware of the New Wave, it was a new approach to filmmaking that started in France when directors broke from tradition and experimented, sometimes radically, with their work. Varda claims, so many years later, I m still fighting a struggle, which is to make cinema alive and not just make another film, you know. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
World stocks in modest pullback from Monday gains Nov 17, 2009
79 while the CAC-40 in France was 56 ... The CAC-40 in France shed 0 ... 49 while the CAC-40 in France was 9. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
The anthem explained Nov 17, 2009
On the back of the South African national anthem being so breathtakingly butchered before Friday nights Test match in France, Contributing Editor Dan Nicholl speaks exclusively to the President of the French Rugby Federation, Pierre Camou, about just how Nkosi Sikilel iAfrika came to be savaged on global television. Dan: Congratulations on Fridays victory; well deserved win, and you were the better team, so we cant complain. (iAfrica.com)
Anger grows at 'butchered' anthem Nov 17, 2009
JOHANNESBURG: South African rugby fans' anger has mounted over an off-key reggae singer who "butchered" their national anthem before the Springboks' Test match defeat by France at the weekend. Yesterday the South African Rugby Union wrote to their French counterpart expressing the nation's dismay at the performance before Friday night's match in Toulouse by an artist know as Ras Dumisani. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The Sixth Annual Gibbs Golden Turkey Awards Nov 17, 2009
Since then France, which was considering similar legislation, sold its soul by enacting a law that Boing-Boing summarized as a "law that lets entertainment goons take your family off the net if one member is accused (without evidence) of violating copyright." France is nominated for a Dinde D'Or for apparently forgetting the meaning of its own state motto: "Libert, Equalit, Fraternit". Apple deserves to be nominated for its indefensible capriciousness in rejecting applications from the iPhone... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Asia stocks rise after US retail news; gold climbs Nov 16, 2009
1 percent while benchmarks in Germany and France ticked up 0. 1 percent. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Nu-Roc News: New traditions begin in October Nov 16, 2009
France was selected to be our Travel the World destination. We learned much about the culture of France, and learned a few French words ... Several of our residents had actually been to France and shared their interesting stories. (Forest Republican, WI)
Read the story Nov 16, 2009
The Bush administration said the Algerians planned to travel to Afghanistan in late 2001 to fight U.S. forces: "To support its claim ... the government relies exclusively on the information contained in a classified document from an unnamed source. This source is the only evidence in the record directly supporting each detainee's alleged knowledge of, or commitment to, this supposed plan. ... To allow enemy combatancy to rest on so thin a reed would be inconsistent with this court's obligation."... (CBS News -- Evening News)
DNS Problem Linked to DDoS Attacks Gets Worse Nov 16, 2009
"The two leading culprits we found were Telefonica and France Telecom," he said. In fact, the percentage of DNS systems on the Internet that are configured this way has jumped from around 50 percent in 2007, to nearly 80 percent this year, according to Liu. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
'Howler of note' - YCLSA Nov 16, 2009
"The Young Communist League of South Africa (uFasimba) condemns with the contempt it deserves the horrendous singing of our national anthem by Ras [Dumisani] at the South Africa vs France game in [Toulouse], France, this past Saturday. "What concerns us more is that Ras [Dumisani] did not know the lyrics of the anthem, especially the English/Afrikaans version, and sang the entire anthem out of note creating a mockery of a song that is supposed to be the pride of our nation. " They demanded an... (iAfrica.com)
Clark, Holden, Castillo Added To US Roster Nov 16, 2009
Defenders: Carlos Bocanegra (Rennes, France), Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA), Edgar Castillo (Tigres, Mexico), Jimmy Conrad (Kansas City), Clarence Goodson (IK Start, Norway), Frankie Hejduk (Columbus), Heath Pearce (Dallas), Jonathan Spector (West Ham, England). Midfielders: Michael Bradley (Borussia Moenchengladbach, Germany), Ricardo Clark (Houston), Benny Feilhaber (Aarhus, Denmark), Stuart Holden (Houston), Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA), Dax McCarty (Dallas), Robbie Rogers (Columbus). (CBS News)
'Guardian, friend and protector' Nov 16, 2009
Official investigations in both France and the UK concluded that the couple died because their driver was drunk, speeding and had not been trained to drive the heavy armoured Mercedes. At 11am, staff and shoppers at Harrods observed two minutes' silence. (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
Fabled Foreign Legion finds a new war to fight Nov 16, 2009
Even the officers spend Christmas not at home but on base with their men, and retirees and invalids can live on the legion's farm in southern France, where they grow and bottle rose wine ... One recruit recently bicycled from Mongolia to France, they said ... It's a tradition that dates to the founding of the legion in 1831, after France was bled by the Napoleonic wars and needed foreign men to help conquer and colonize Algeria. (MSNBC -- International)
Fun ways to create lasting family traditions Nov 16, 2009
From France to Italy to Greece to Thailand, there are countless meal options waiting to be explored. Experience more of the culture by learning some phrases associated with the meal, play authentic music and include some decorations. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Ahmadinejad Says Western Pressure Empowers Iran Nov 16, 2009
According to the U.N. plan, after further enrichment in Russia, France would convert the uranium into fuel rods that would be returned to Iran for use in a reactor in Tehran that produces medical isotopes ... Later Monday, an adviser to Ahmadinejad warned that Iran cannot fully trust the West, especially France, citing past nuclear controversies with Paris ... Before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran says it made a deal with France for a 10 percent stake in a nuclear plant and was expected to... (CBS News -- World)
Watch this Space: Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition Launched Nov 16, 2009
"Vincent Grivet, Vice President, Mobile TV TDF, France said "We are very excited by the launch of the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition ... This is exactly what the industry has been waiting for to accelerate the broadcast mobile TV roll out, and we look forward to the successful and fast distribution of this innovative device in our key European markets such as Finland, Austria, Germany and France. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
French lawmaker wants to outlaw spanking Nov 16, 2009
From supermodel and musician to Frances controversial first lady ... TODAYs Matt Lauer talks Carla Bruni, first lady of France, about relationships, life in the spotlight and her singing career. (MSNBC -- International)
Singer hits back over Bok anthem anger Nov 16, 2009
THE reggae singer the Springboks accused of butchering their national anthem before the 20-13 Test match defeat to France says he thought he had ''sung beautifully ... The South African anthem was sung before France's stirring La Marseillaise, and the singer, backed by two drummers of his Afrikhaya Band, made a mess of the four-language homage to the Rainbow Nation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Echo tourism: when it's all about the recounting Nov 16, 2009
Destinations such as France and Italy, while acceptable, diminish in value the more popular they become, as do their national treasures. For example, the Eiffel Tower becomes increasingly ''touristy'' - and therefore less attractive - with each additional visitor. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Another View: Vietnam, Afghanistan and learning from history Nov 16, 2009
Vietnam has never been successfully dominated by foreign powers, defeating China, France, Japan and the United States. Afghanistan, similarly, has earned its reputation as the "graveyard of empires" for subverting the imperial ambitions of Alexander the Great, the British and the Soviet Union. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
The Young Pro Nov 16, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
YouTube going high-definition video Nov 15, 2009
The information contained in the AFP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of Agence France Presse. Copyright. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
* Losing Springboks fume over joke national anthem Nov 15, 2009
AFP AND REUTERS , TOULOUSE, FRANCE Sunday, Nov 15, 2009, Page 20. Frances David Marty, left, tries to avoid a tackle by South Africas Morne Steyn in Toulouse, France, on Friday ... The Springboks were left fuming at the disrespect shown to their national anthem before Fridays 20-13 Test match defeat by France. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* World News Quick Take Nov 15, 2009
Screen icon Clint Eastwood was made a commander in Frances prestigious Legion of Honor on Friday. French President Nicolas Sarkozy presented the 79-year-old US actor and director with the decoration, honoring his body of work, his longevity and his ability to delight audiences around the globe, the award citation said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Nu-Roc News: New traditions begin in October Nov 15, 2009
France was selected to be our Travel the World destination. We learned much about the culture of France, and learned a few French words ... Several of our residents had actually been to France and shared their interesting stories. (Forest Republican, WI)
Bonjour India: The Gauls come to town Nov 15, 2009
Even as the debate struggles to find its feet, some of what constitutes Frances contemporary cultural identity is making its way here ... A joint effort by the French embassy in India and CulturesFrance, it marks the progression of the long-standing bilateral cooperation between France and India, strengthened this year with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh being the chief guest at French National Day celebrations ... We are happy to have our own world views but at the same time we are very open... (India Times)
Obama Tries to Forge Connections in Asia Nov 15, 2009
sam-kiley Bon soire, Je' taime Etats Unis et Canada et France ... Vive le France Vive le Etats Unis de America. (CBS News)
The Young Pro Nov 15, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
This day in history Nov 15, 2009
The UN Security Council imposed an arms embargo on Ivory Coast s hard-line government after its violent confrontation with France. In 2008, world leaders battling an economic crisis agreed in Washington to flag risky investing and regulatory weak spots in hopes of avoiding future financial meltdowns. (Boston Globe)
Dad, son on hunting trip die in NJ plane crash Nov 15, 2009
The families met Thursday with France's transport minister, Dominique Bussereau, to ask about timing and financing for renewed search efforts for the Air France plane that crashed June 1 in the Atlantic. All 228 people aboard were killed. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
In Asia, Obama, Medvedev see nuke pact progress Nov 15, 2009
The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council - the U.S., Britain, France, Russia and China - along with Germany have engaged Iran on its nuclear program, most recently with a deal for it to ship enriched uranium to Russia for further processing as fuel for an aging reactor used for medical treatments. The United States and its allies believe Iran is using it's nuclear program as a cover for building a bomb. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Myanmar, France, Germany digital art show Nov 15, 2009
First Myanmar, France, Germany digital art show launched in Myanmar - People's Daily Online ... First Myanmar, France, Germany digital art show launched in Myanmar ... The first Myanmar, France, Germany digital art show opened here Saturday under the cultural exchange program of the three countries. (People's Daily Online, China)
