So here we are. S&P confirmed the downgrade of the French sovereign debt from AAA to AA+ rumored in part I. One Eiffel Tower collapsed according to http://www.guardian.co.uk "In our view, the policy initiatives taken by European policymakers in recent weeks may...
"January 13, 2012, Paris. Your Parisian correspondent reports: Here it is, France's sovereign debt is about to lose its AAA rating. Several news sites report (see the authoritative WSJ and the FT) that Standard & Poor's is about to downgrade France' sovereign debt rating...
Year 2011 has been a lot about a bleaking US dominion and the rise of China as a superpower. Therefore, we should prepare the rise of chinese as the new world trade language. Let's start right here, right now introducing my wishes for 2012 and the happiness character...
A simplified version of this graph was published by Der Spiegel on 15/8/2011. Below is the original sourced from the 'European Economic Advisory Group - EEAG Report'. It shows what the interest rates on 10-year government bonds used to look like prior to the introduction...
In the spirit of helping the debate flow freely, we are making this essay available. This is not an endorsement. "Something strange is going on in the world today. The global financial crisis that began in 2008 and the ongoing crisis of the euro are both products of...
Traditional Loving ONLY $50 - 2 Tradional Saucisson Sec (350gms each)- 1 Bottle of Chateau de Saurs 2008, Gaillac Rouge Tradition Order Now French Loving ONLY $50 - 1 Saint Marcellin - 150gms Tomme de Chevre- 250gms of Comté 9 months - 2...
FROM DER SPIEGEL Jürgen Habermas has had enough. The philosopher is doing all he can these days to call attention to what he sees as the demise of the European ideal. He hopes he can help save it -- from inept politicians and the dark forces of the market. Read: http...
... 2nd hint: it's feiry. Caught in a risky embrace The Australian Financial Review - Thu 1st Dec As delegates from across the continent make their way to Sydney for the start of Labor’s 46th National Conference tomorrow, a pall hangs over the party. Julia Gillard...
Sébastien Montaz-Rosset takes his camera to new heights to filming the art of walking a highline 1,000 metres above the ground... Highlining adrenaline rush in case that double-shot macchiato wasn't strong enough. I Believe I can Fly (Flight of the Frenchies). Trailer...
Tonight was the Beaujolais Nouveau night in Paris. Indeed, every third Thursday of November wine makers from the Beaujolais region (out north Lyon in France) are authorised to sale their brand new "wine" eventually. From my last trip in the Beaujolais vinyards...
Spotted in the Parisian métro this 9th of November: Following the meltdown of the economic system, the stock market has been closed. For any claim or complaint, get lost and stick it up. This sticker mocks-up official service updates pasted inside trains to warn...
Blaze ravaged the premises of French satirical weekly 'Charlie Hebdo' last Tuesday night, November 2, 2011. Witnesses immediately reported two men running away as the fire began. Soon confirmed by Firemen with evidence of Molotov cocktails, the arson follows a massive...
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