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First Day of Spring Arrives Around the World
Though we've been saying it all month on the Sugar network, Spring is finally here. It began, officially, yesterday when the Spring, or vernal, equinox occurred at 7:44 a.m. (EDT).
Just Like US! Europe Deals with Wiretapping and Immigration
Americans hear a lot about immigration and warrantless wiretapping, thanks to this presidential election; but Europe deals with these issues as well.
Sweden, upon fresh approval from parliament, will now allow its intelligence agency to spy on internationally bound emails, phone calls, and faxes (people still fax?) without a warrant. Outraged critics compare Sweden's new plan to the actions of China, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.
Cool Idea: Chandeliers in the Street
Annually at Christmastime in Strasbourg, France, a sleepy city on the border of Germany, a row of Baccarat chandeliers are suspended above Rue des Hallebardes. The tradition is called "Les Fastes de la Lumière," meaning "The Glories of the Light." Each luminary is encased in a transparent cage, so it is protected but its elegant glow is not diminished.
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Barack Takes on France and Germany With Michelle by His Side
President Obama said bonjour and guten tag to America's European allies today, convincing them to support more civilian aid and a small troop increase in Afghanistan. America's first couple made stops in Strasbourg, France and Baden-Baden, Germany.
French President Sarkozy said: "We totally endorse and support America's new strategy in Afghanistan."
Sexy Time! Sex Line Answers Journalists' Call Instead of Hillary
Hillary may never answer the 3 a.m. call she was so ready to take, but a whole other genre of late-night calls was made last night. Journalists got a sex line when the White House accidentally gave out a wrong number to a conference call with the secretary of state.
Front Page: Obamas Land in France For NATO Summit
- President Obama will spend the weekend in Strasbourg, France for the NATO summit. He plans to push for help in Afghanistan. — Times of London
- The US unemployment rate stands at 8.5 percent, a 25-year high.
Front Page: Obama Gives Auto Industry Tough Love
- President Obama is considering bankruptcy as an option for US automakers. — Wall Street Journal
- Iran's representative at an international conference on Afghanistan said that Iran will help with reconstruction and antidrug-trafficking efforts. — Washington Post
- French President Nicolas Sarkozy has threatened to walk out of the G20 conference if his calls to create new rules of capitalism aren't met.
Quiz Nation! Are You an Informed Citizen?
Strasbourg, France, is getting ready for NATO's 60th anniversary summit on Friday. But do you know what happened last week?
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Study Abroad Sans the Glamour: Soldiers Take Classes in Iraq
Study Abroad in Iraq? The headline jumped out of the Daily Beast, and I knew I had a story. Until, that is, I read it and learned the average American student cannot register for a semester in Baghdad the way they can in Strasbourg.
Casa Beta: Diptyque Pomander Candle
When I pulled the Diptyque Pomander Candle ($60) out of its box, I was overwhelmed by a feeling of nostalgia and a strong scent of . . .
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