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You know you?ve been living in France too long if?
2008-01-18 10:37:00 scoopeo_url='http://ruyi-book-t-ravel.blogspot.com/2008/01/you--know-youve-been-living-in-franc-e.html'- You know G20 is not a music band but a supermarket- You know when 2 people seem to be arguing in the street, they are just having a normal conversation- You call people by their first name only if you know him/her very well- The feeling of the just-made-warm-bread in your hand doesn?t make you want to scream ?I love being in France!?- The average expresso coffee served in café doesn?t make your heart beats fast anymore, for an entire day- Talking with your hand is the only way to express what you really mean- Teasing people is the only way to be funny. What? You don?t think it?s funny?!- You think 5 annual holiday weeks are well-deserved! And why don?t they make it 6 weeks hu?!- You measure things in meters, kilograms and litres- You don?t understand why you would have to wait for the light to turn green before crossing the street.- It?s ok to give...
By: Ruyi Travel Book
Johnny Depp Tastes Like French People
2008-01-09 22:29:00 I know it's hard to come up with interesting questions to ask on the red carpet, but I feel like reporters who have been interviewing the stars of "Sweeney Todd" have really been challenging themselves to come up with silly things to ask. Most recently, the press asked Johnny Depp what kind of meat he would taste like if eaten by a cannibal, clearly referencing his bloodthirsty character in Tim Burton's film. Depp responded by saying, "Frogs' legs," adding, "I would suggest deep-frying." And that's one of the reasons why I love Johnny. That and the way he likes to dress like Indiana Jones. Photos: Getty Images More photos of Johnny Depp at a press conference for "Sweeney Todd" in Japan, plus photos of Johnny arriving at the Tokyo airport, are after the jump.
Best baguette in Paris
2007-11-16 11:05:00 scoopeo_url='http://ruyi-book-t-ravel.blogspot.com/2007/11/best--baguette-in-paris.html'On March, every year there is the Concours pour la Meilleure Baguette de Paris (contest for the best baguette in Paris).In 2007, the winner is Arnaud Delmontel. He though it was a joke when the Paris Mayor Assistant announced he was the winner.I need to mention it's a big deal here! Last year, the winner got his baguette sales increased by X10 and icing on the cake, he gets to provide for a whole year, bread to the Elysees Palace! It is the official residence of the President of the French Republic, where the president's office is located, and the Council of Ministers meets. Big deal, I told you!Monsieur Delmontel owns two boulangeries in Paris: rue des Martyrs et rue Damrémont, in the 18th arrondissement.Making baguette is a real art! Bonne Baguette!Thanks to ...Antonio... for the great shot.
By: Ruyi Travel Book
I'm on strike, you're on strike, he's on strike
2007-11-14 10:56:00 scoopeo_url='http://ruyi-book-t-ravel.blogspot.com/2007/11/im-o-n-strike-youre-on-strike-hes-on-.html'It seems that November is a month of discontent in France (feel the irony?!).Indeed, last month there was a strike from the SNCF (rail network) and RATP (metro network ? Paris only). It lasted about 2 days.Tomorrow will start a strike by the same people: SNCF and RATP. It?s renewable, meaning that it can last a looooong time. These people are unhappy because the government wants to modify their pension. The last time they tried to do so, it was in 1995 and the strike lasted an entire month! Yeah, that?s right!But there are not the only ones on strike. Let?s have a look?On November 14th, EDF-GDF (the electricity and gas company) will be on strike. To protest, they might cut off the power on their protest day. Renewable too.The Opéra de Paris whose employees are concerned by the new government?s reform will be on strike too. They will cease all the representations. The Comédie Français...
By: Ruyi Travel Book
France changes its time!
2007-10-26 16:38:00 Like every year, France is changing its time, meaning that on Sunday at 3am it will be in fact 2am. Yes we gain 1 hour; which means 1 hour more to spend in the bed. Looks good that way, hu?Make sure to change your alarm for Monday morning!
By: Ruyi Travel Book
New findings on paintings Mona Lisa
2007-10-25 11:01:00 For centuries, the "Mona Lisa" has beguiled art buffs unable to resist speculating on its origins and meaning. Now a French inventor claims to have some answers.Parisian engineer Pascal Cotte says his ultra-detailed digital scans of the painting allow him to effectively burrow through layers of paint to "see" into the past of Leonardo Da Vinci's painting.The world's most famous painting originally included both brows and lashes, according to Cotte, who says his 240-megapixel scans of the painting reveal traces of Mona Lisa's left brow, obliterated by long-ago restoration efforts."With just one photo you go deeper into the construction of the painting and understand that Leonardo was a genius," Cotte said at the U.S. debut of an exhibit detailing his findings.Using sensors to detect light from both the visible spectrum and the infrared and ultraviolet ranges invisible to the human eye, Cotte said, his camera allowed him to make these and other findings:? Da Vinci changed his mind ...
By: Ruyi Travel Book
Poker among French people
2007-09-05 15:00:00 France is a country in Western Europe which allows gambling legally. France is a country of cities. There are 175 cities in France having 189 legal gambling facilities available. It consists of casinos and pari-mutuel facilities. Legally casinos and casino-cruises only are available in France. Play Poker For Free ACESHIGH The Paris has 8 casino facilities ...
Reason #3,129 why Ron Paul Sucks, French people like him!
2007-08-21 20:42:00 . Story Link, found via the blog Drumwaster’s Rants Republicans have not been known recently for their warmth toward the French. But at least one contender for the G.O.P. nomination has developed a dedicated, if small, fan base in Paris: Representative Ron Paul of Texas, an anti-Iraq war libertarian.The blog “Ron Paul France - Le Journal de ...
Meet real French people
2007-07-23 11:48:00 French people are irascible, arrogant, rude and so on...but would'nt it be wonderful to check with your own eyes and realize it's more a myth than the reality?A website allows you to realize your ultimate dream: meeting French people. You has been advised on who they are so it's at your own risk:)Here is how it works and we are sure you will spend a lovely night.You are the guest of French people in their parisian homes, for dinner or lunch !Meet Parisians who speak your language, are the same age, have the same profession, share your hobbies...This service is based on a reciprocal participation : the parisian hosts offer you the meal's hospitality, and you as a guest order and offer the meal.Picture:Thanks to Erwyn van der Meer
Stereotypes of french people in Mexico
2007-06-17 12:50:00 Voici les écrits d'étudiants mexicains FLE (Français Langue Etrangère) de Lyon à propos des stéréotypes qu'ils avaient sur la France. Vous pouvez aller visiter leur blog. Here are the writings of mexicans who study french in Lyon. They talk about the stereotypes of ...
By: Kokorico
"I will be president of all the French people."
2007-05-06 23:07:00 “I will be president of all the French people.” - Nicolas Sarkozy
By: fs-studio blog
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