today's headlines
A French touch of "class" for "vulgar" Eurovision? 09/05/2008
Black-bearded long-haired stylishly-dressed electro sensation, this month triggered a wave of outrage in his fiercely proud land for planning to sing in English. read more
Dior museum celebrates dandies 09/05/2008
Weekend fashion special: the Dior family home, now a museum, on France's Normandy coast at Granville , this week opened an exhibition celebrating dandyism in all its manifestations. read more
'Pretty Women Guide': a riposte to political correctness 05/05/2008
A literary, lustful and possibly lecherous "Guide" claims that the freedom to contemplate the beauty of women is a key part of French culture. Vive la difference? read more
Gay Paris? Photos of Paris under Nazi occupation draw fire 24/04/2008
Photos of carefree Parisians lazing in cafes, flocking to cinemas or enjoying a day at the races during the Nazi occupation have sparked outrage in Paris. read more
Getting into iPod 18/04/2008
First-time iPod customers have lots of questions - here are the answers to some frequently asked questions on Apple's portable media player. read more
disscussion forum
- USA Forum Obama Photo op Sunday May 11th noon at Millau & St. Affrique, by Obama Girl 09/05/2008 17:22
- UK Forum Distribution agent, by annie sloan 08/05/2008 17:13
- UK Forum moving to lyon with 2 small children - help, by Gus41 08/05/2008 12:41
- USA Forum Come pose with Obama!, by Obama Girl 01/05/2008 13:53
- Legal Problems american, PACSed, illegal and don't know what to do next, by JennieLynn 01/05/2008 11:49
archive
word of the day : chahuteur, bagarreur
meaning : rowdy
phrase of the day : Pouvez-vous me passer l'eau?
meaning : Could you pass the water please?
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