THE French Riviera has a reality show going on reminiscent of “To Catch a Thief.” Last week the Cannes Film Festival was hit by a millionn dollar jewelry heist. In case you missed it… A million dollars’ worth of jewellery to be worn by celebrities at the Cannes film festival has been stolen, according to [...]
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Queer Talk: France Becomes 14th Nation to Approve Marriage Equality
With the earlier approval of marriage equality by the French Senate, and Tuesday’s approval by the lower house, or National Assembly, all that remains is the promised signature of President Francois Hollande, and France will become the 14th nation to provide marriage equality. The List: Netherlands (2001); Belgium (2003); Spain (2005); Canada (2005); South Africa [...]
Queer Talk: Uruguay Passes Marriage Equality, France On the Way
Uruguay became the 12th nation to make marriage equality the law of the land, and with a crucial Senate vote of approval, and an expedited process, France will almost certainly be added to that still rather short list, most likely in May. Also moving through the legislative process, it appears New Zealand will actually become [...]
Secretary John Kerry Sets Intense Itinerary for First Overseas Trip
SECRETARY KERRY is hitting the skies on his first overseas diplomatic mission and it’s going to be a grinding trip. From February 24 to March 6, Kerry is traveling to the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar. From the State Department, some details: The Secretary travels first to London, [...]
News Desk: Islamists in Algiers Take Hostages at Gas Field, Including Americans.
“By all indications this is a terrorist act…” – Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta THE REPORT comes from CNN and has been confirmed by BP. Islamists angry over Algiers’ support for the French offensive in Mali attacked an Algerian gas field, caused casualties and seized more than 40 foreign hostages, North African media outlets reported [...]
Austerity 2013
…after this week’s fiscal cliff deal, the United States is now on pace to engage in about as much fiscal consolidation in 2013 as many European nations have been doing in recent years — and more than countries like Britain and Spain. – U.S. now on pace for European levels of austerity in 2013 FROM [...]
Strauss-Kahn Settles with Housekeeper Who Brought Him Down
THE SEXUAL lothario who lost his IMF job along with a potential bid to be president of France, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, has settled the lawsuit brought against him by the hotel housekeeper, Nafissatou Diallo, who dared to speak out against him. From CNN comes a report, which read in its entirety reveals a sexual thug and [...]
Holiday Festivities and Something for Sparkling Wine and Champagne Lovers
FESTIVE NIGHTS! We haven’t had time together since we were married, 10 years ago last week. Not one vacation or even a long weekend alone, let alone when I wasn’t plugged into the world and my devices. It was well earned and deserved, not to mention so very needed. I unglugged completely, which was quite [...]
News Desk: Lance Armstrong Stripped of 7 Tour de France Titles, Name to be Stricken from Record Book
WE HAVE to come up with a new adjective other than “fall.” It’s an epic collapse of character for a man who was one of the most admired athletes in the world. The International Cycling Union announced on Monday that it would not appeal the United States Anti-Doping Agency’s ruling to bar Lance Armstrong for [...]
WoW: Duchess of Cambridge Sunbathes Topless, Following Jackie O’s Tradition
“Their Royal Highnesses have been hugely saddened to learn that a French publication and a photographer have invaded their privacy in such a grotesque and totally unjustifiable manner. The incident is reminiscent of the worst excesses of the press and paparazzi during the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, and all the more upsetting to [...]
News Desk: France Opens Inquiry Into Yasir Arafat’s Death After Al Jazeera Documentary
A nine-month investigation by Al Jazeera discovered rare, radioactive polonium on the ex-Palestinian leader’s final belongings. The finding suggests that Arafat was poisoned with polonium, a rare, highly radioactive element. The polonium was found in blood, sweat, urine and saliva stains on his personal effects, and the levels recorded by forensic pathologists in Switzerland – [...]
French Pres. Hollande Will Recognize Provisional Government in Syria As Soon As It’s Formed
In a speech to French diplomats, Mr. Hollande called for an “intensification of efforts for the political transition to take place quickly” and urged the Syrian opposition to form a “provisional, inclusive and representative” government. “France will recognize the provisional government of the new Syria as soon as it is formed,” he said. [Globe and [...]
Will Houla Massacre in Syria be Tipping Point?
WARNING – GRAPHIC VIDEO OF CARNAGE The outcome in Houla is so horrific that it may turn the stomachs of the remaining Syrians who are on the fence, and produce a new backlash against the regime. The revolution in Syria is a contest of wills between the regime on the one hand, and on the [...]
German Voters Reject Conservative Austerity, But Will America?
WILL AMERICANS embrace austerity through Mitt Romney’s candidacy and his advocacy for Paul Ryan’s budget, just as Europe is turning away from austerity after having learned it doesn’t work? It’s the 2012 $64,000 question. Merkel’s loss comes in the wake of socialist and anti-austerity candidate François Hollande’s victory in France, with the American presidential election [...]
Super Moon Over Paris
THE SUPER MOON over the Beltway was a lot easier to see than what folks inside Washington, D.C. got last night. Mark and I spied it late while enjoying the phenomenal spring weather being visited on Virginia, which has been spectacular this year. The Super Moon lived up to its reputation as far as we [...]
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