Association de consommateurs - UFC Que Choisir

Comparing all aspects of this with Consumers Union in the US would be a worthwhile undertaking.

Gas prices

I looked this morning at the price for non-leaded 95 gasoline. It's 1.53/liter, so that makes roughly 6 euros/gallon so that makes it roughly 8.25 USD/gal.

"Lost in Paris" - NYTimes.com

Lost in what US city parallel?

"France Announces Sharply Reduced Budget for 2012" - NYTimes.com

This story will be in its details.

"France’s Left Gains Control of Senate in Blow to Sarkozy" - NYTimes.com

Note the difference between how our respective senators are elected.

"France Breaks With Obama on Palestinian Statehood Issue" - NYTimes.com

I believe France is right.

"Strauss-Kahn to Speak Out" - NYTimes.com

This could be worth watching.

"Big Names Join Cast of ‘Les Misérables’ Movie" - NYTimes.com

It's curious to see the difference in appeal between stage and screen, even with big names in the later. How will it be received in France, I wonder?

France - Economic forecast summary

United States - Economic forecast summary

Lumière | Leg Work - NYTimes.com

Razing a French Neighborhood and a Social Engineering Idea - NYTimes.com

In France, a Bastion of Privilege No More - NYTimes.com

Sarkozy Proposes New Tax Measures to Lower Debt - NYTimes.com

Wary Relief for French Allies of Dominique Strauss-Kahn - NYTimes.com

Last Bulwark of Euro Could Be Tottering - NYTimes.com

Some In France Want To Say Au Revoir To The Euro : NPR

Dalai Lama Begins 3-Day Visit to French City - NYTimes.com

Société Générale Matters Beyond France - NYTimes.com

French Economy Ground to Halt in Second Quarter - NYTimes.com