Sunday, November 30, 2014

Saturday, November 29, 2014

In Comeback Stride, Sarkozy Wins French Party Leadership - NYTimes.com

Compare with the US.

After London, Protesters Interrupt Showing of 'Exhibit B' Near Paris - NYTimes.com

How would this be handled in the US?

Loyers encadrés à Paris: 80 zones sur la première carte

How would this look for NYC, other US cities?

Thursday, November 27, 2014

At a Paris Flea Market, Tips for Treasure Hunters - NYTimes.com

Compared with the US?

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Et les stations essence les moins chères des Alpes-Maritimes sont... | Dernière minute | Nice-Matin

Great comparison opportunity with the US.

In France, New Review of 35-Hour Workweek - NYTimes.com

This will be a big test.

L'Assemblée nationale adopte une résolution réaffirmant le droit à l'IVG

Imagine the vote if this were put to a vote in the US House!

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

In a City Wary of Skyscrapers, a New Tower May Rise - NYTimes.com

Lots of contrasts to be drawn here.

In a City Wary of Skyscrapers, a New Tower May Rise - NYTimes.com

Lots of contrasts to be drawn here.

"Un village français" captive toujours plus de monde sur "France 3" - RTL.fr

More than twice as many people in France watch the Mentalist than watch Un Village Francais - 27% of the population v. 11%!

Monday, November 24, 2014

Grenoble supprime la publicité de ses rues, comme promis

Compare with US.

Que veut dire assouplir la durée du travail et geler les salaires?

Compare with US.

TV5MONDE : Programmes - ENVOYÉ SPÉCIAL

Compared to furniture in the US?

Dakar 2014, XVe Sommet de la Francophonie

There surely is no US version of this.

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Transports : c'est mieux à Paris qu'à Londres

Compared with the US?

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Friday, November 14, 2014

How to Be French (When Asking for a Cigarette) - NYTimes.com

Fascinating.

French the worst at speaking English in EU - The Riviera Times Online

And the other way around - US citizens speaking French?

Thursday, November 13, 2014

En logistique urbaine la vertu est hors de prix

Compare with the US.

Should Hermès, LVMH and Kering Keep Their Fights Private? - NYTimes.com

Not something I've been following.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Sarkozy Tries Quick Comeback, but France May Not Go Along - NYTimes.com

And if we get another BUSH running in the US?

Le Bleuet de France - Page d'accueil

Compare with the US.

(31) Mission du Centenaire 14-18

Impressive, too.

Trésors d'archives | Mission Centenaire 14-18

Very well done.

Mission Centenaire 14-18 | Portail officiel du centenaire de la Première Guerre mondiale

US version?

How to Be French - NYTimes.com

Not sure what my reaction is to this. It's not real positive.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Sunday, November 09, 2014

OBAMA and HOLLANDE

What a great opportunity to compare so much in taking stock of where each president is at mid-term. Usually, the two countries are a little out of sync (because of 4 years in the US and 5 in France) so this is notable.

French language is on the up, report reveals - The Local

Lots of comparing here.

Friday, November 07, 2014

Wednesday, November 05, 2014

La carte cadeau, le présent favori des Français ?

Compare with the US.

Are European Museum Passes Worth the Money? - NYTimes.com

Compare with the US.

Tuesday, November 04, 2014

Monday, November 03, 2014

Sunday, November 02, 2014

VIDEO. En cas de cambriolage, composez tout de suite le 17 | Nice | Nice-Matin

Compare with 911 in the US.

New York Catholics Learn Fate of Their Parishes - NYTimes.com

Big problems continue in France as well.

Comment s’offrir une œuvre d’art sans se ruiner ? - Le journal de 20h - Replay

What a neat program.

Saturday, November 01, 2014

Le tourisme international en pleine forme

France v. US?

Demotivateur : le gros malin du web français

To study more.

Croissance : la dernière digue est-elle en train de céder ?

The country looks like it will stall.

Nice réclame davantage de lignes aériennes directes

Compare with RDU's efforts.