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French Slam Swiss Team 5-2 in Salvador Match
Les Bleus have vanquished the Swiss team in a tough match in Salvador.
The French team, with the amazing skills of Karim Benzema, scored a total of 5 goals to the Swiss 2.
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Allez les Bleus!!!
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Comment du Jour
French Slam Swiss Team 5-2 in Salvador Match
Les Bleus have vanquished the Swiss team in a tough match in Salvador.
The French team, with the amazing skills of Karim Benzema, scored a total of 5 goals to the Swiss 2.
Allez les Bleus!!!
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Comment du Jour
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Holland Stuns Spain
5-1 in Salvador, Brazil Match
Holland stunned World Cup holder Spain in a Salvador match.
After a fairly quiet first half , the Dutch surged ahead of
Spain,
and won 5-1.
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A masterful goal by Holland’s Robin van Persie set the stage
for an amazing game for the Netherlands as Spain completely collapsed in the
second-half.
Holland’s Arjen Robben
performed his magic too in a game for the ages.
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Spain won the 2010 World Cup in a final match against
Holland.
The sting of that defeat of the 1-0 defeat still irks the Dutch.
Though this is an early game in the FIFA World Cup
challenge, the win nonetheless sets a psychological momentum for the Dutch
team.
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Spanish Coach Vincente del Bosque--did he see the defeat coming???
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Comment du Jour
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World Cup Kicks off in Brazil
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It’s FINALLY here, The FIFA World Cup in Brazil. And despite much local acrimony over the cost
of the stadiums and sports infrastructure, and some localized demonstrations, the
majority of Brazilians and a global soccer fan base are happy to see 32 teams
vie for the coveted World Cup.
What promises to be a month-long soccer extravaganza began
in Sao Paulo Brazil today with a match between the host country and
Croatia.
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After an initial goal by Croatia, Brazil soon regained
composure, tied the game 1-1 in the first half, and then won 3-1.
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Pictures here are from the UN delegates lounge on the first
day of play.
UN staff, diplomats and press were all part of the Party!
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Comment du Jour
D Day 6 June
1944-2014
On the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, leaders from the USA, Britain, Canada and many other nations commemorated the historic event which led to the liberation of France from Nazi occupation.
Amid somber commemorations for the fallen, in what had been the largest seaborne operations in history, many veterans who served in the landings also participated.
On 6 June 1944 and the days following 156,000 American, British and Canadian troops stormed ashore in what would lead to the liberation of Europe.
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain visited France to partake in the commemorations. Speaking at a
banquet at the Elysee Palace in Paris, the Queen said she had been "stirred by the day's commemoration and felt sorrow and regret remembering the loss of many fine soldiers, sailors and airmen." Equally she offered "thankfulness, knowing that today, our nations are free and sovereign, because allied forces liberated this continent from occupation and tyranny."
In New York Harbor a special ceremony was conducted in which helicopters dropped one million rose petals in the waters adjacent to the Statue of Liberty. The statue, a gift from France in the 1880's, was showered by 1,200 pounds of petals which fluttered to the ground.
The ceremony was conducted by the group The French Will Never Forget.
WWII veterans were honored and two large flags, American and French, were unfolded.
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1944-2014
On the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, leaders from the USA, Britain, Canada and many other nations commemorated the historic event which led to the liberation of France from Nazi occupation.
Amid somber commemorations for the fallen, in what had been the largest seaborne operations in history, many veterans who served in the landings also participated.
On 6 June 1944 and the days following 156,000 American, British and Canadian troops stormed ashore in what would lead to the liberation of Europe.
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain visited France to partake in the commemorations. Speaking at a
banquet at the Elysee Palace in Paris, the Queen said she had been "stirred by the day's commemoration and felt sorrow and regret remembering the loss of many fine soldiers, sailors and airmen." Equally she offered "thankfulness, knowing that today, our nations are free and sovereign, because allied forces liberated this continent from occupation and tyranny."
In New York Harbor a special ceremony was conducted in which helicopters dropped one million rose petals in the waters adjacent to the Statue of Liberty. The statue, a gift from France in the 1880's, was showered by 1,200 pounds of petals which fluttered to the ground.
The ceremony was conducted by the group The French Will Never Forget.
WWII veterans were honored and two large flags, American and French, were unfolded.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Comment du Jour
Political Earthquake Shakes European Union
Earthquake, was the page one headline in the respected French daily Le Figaro.
A electoral earthquake had jolted Europe as voters throughout the 28 member European Union
(EU) broke with the political establishment and elected a wide range of rightists and far left parties.
The results were particularly pronounced in Britain and France where the anti-EU United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) and National Front (FN) jolted the outcome with first place wins in the elections for the European Parliament. For example in Britain, the upstart UKIP won 27% of the vote and gained 24 seats. Labour followed with 25% of the vote and 20 seats, while the ruling Conservatives won 24% and 19 seats.
In France the results were equally jarring with what even Socialist Prime Minister Manuel Valls admitted was a "shock, and earthquake." The vote was anti-establishment across the board.
The National Front (FN) which has long been associated with far right politics, but has recently moderated, gained 25% and 25 seats, the conservative UMP party gained 21%, while the ruling Socialists of President Hollande garnered a paltry 14%.
Le Figaro editorialized that Hollande "was humiliated in the eyes of Europe."
But look at the Czech Republic as a case. Of the 21 EU parliamentary seats, 14 went to conservative parties while 7 went left. Yet only 18% of the electorate even voted.
While many commentators will focus on the rise of the right, there are a few other points to consider; there are a plethora of small anti-establishment parties ranging from the Greens to a myriad of others such as the communists who were in the races. Equally the turnout Europe wide for voting was quite low at 43%. A total of 751 seats were contested throughout the EU.
Earthquake, was the page one headline in the respected French daily Le Figaro.
A electoral earthquake had jolted Europe as voters throughout the 28 member European Union
(EU) broke with the political establishment and elected a wide range of rightists and far left parties.
The results were particularly pronounced in Britain and France where the anti-EU United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) and National Front (FN) jolted the outcome with first place wins in the elections for the European Parliament. For example in Britain, the upstart UKIP won 27% of the vote and gained 24 seats. Labour followed with 25% of the vote and 20 seats, while the ruling Conservatives won 24% and 19 seats.
In France the results were equally jarring with what even Socialist Prime Minister Manuel Valls admitted was a "shock, and earthquake." The vote was anti-establishment across the board.
The National Front (FN) which has long been associated with far right politics, but has recently moderated, gained 25% and 25 seats, the conservative UMP party gained 21%, while the ruling Socialists of President Hollande garnered a paltry 14%.
Le Figaro editorialized that Hollande "was humiliated in the eyes of Europe."
But look at the Czech Republic as a case. Of the 21 EU parliamentary seats, 14 went to conservative parties while 7 went left. Yet only 18% of the electorate even voted.
While many commentators will focus on the rise of the right, there are a few other points to consider; there are a plethora of small anti-establishment parties ranging from the Greens to a myriad of others such as the communists who were in the races. Equally the turnout Europe wide for voting was quite low at 43%. A total of 751 seats were contested throughout the EU.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Comment du Jour
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Polish Film Posters Evoke Wild West
A series of Polish communist-era film posters surprisingly evokes the American Wild West. The exhibit at the prestigious Denver Art Museum brings together a collection of 1960-1980's movie posters which illustrate surprisingly free handed and engaging art. These are among the more interesting pieces in the collection.
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Oklahoma! The movie musical 1955
The Polish poster exhibit is on loan from the Autry National Center of the American West in Los Angeles.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Comment du Jour
Happy Europe Day!!
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New York's iconic Empire State building bathed in the blue and gold colors of the
European Union (EU).
On 9 May 1950, French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman presented his proposal to create in united European coal and steel community. The proposal would both integrate commerce and encourage peaceful relations among member states.
The Schuman Declaration is viewed as the first step to create what emerged as an economic pact known as the Common Market, later the European Community, and today the European Union.
New York's iconic Empire State building bathed in the blue and gold colors of the
European Union (EU).
On 9 May 1950, French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman presented his proposal to create in united European coal and steel community. The proposal would both integrate commerce and encourage peaceful relations among member states.
The Schuman Declaration is viewed as the first step to create what emerged as an economic pact known as the Common Market, later the European Community, and today the European Union.
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