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Can't remember this sweet treat…
A few years ago, I was introduced to a fantastic dessert/candy, but I can’t remember for the life of me what it was called, and i’ve done searches on the internet…but alas to no avail. I believe its a specialty from Lyon. They’re slightly sticky, come in ball-like shapes, are quite rich, but surprisingly, not too sweet. Does anyone know what i’m talking about??? IF so, pass on the info! Thanks 
18 year old female, Erin, love to chat…
Hello, my name is Erin, and I am 18 years old. I will be 19 in June. I live in Michigan in the United States. I love France. I love to learn anything I can about France. I love the culture, the history, and the language is very pretty. I have taken 2 years of French, so I know quite a bit. I will be attending college this August to further my education in French. I plan to become a French teacher. I would love to go to Paris more than anything. I am actually planning a trip there with my parents and my sister soon. To tell you a bit about myself…I love to do any outdoor activity like camping, boating, fishing, hiking, and 4-wheeling. Although, there are many other things I like to do as well. I love to chat with people, so if you are interested, please feel free to write me at…
A New French Friend??
Hello,
I’m a 25 year old Canadian female looking to improve her French. I absolutely LOVE France and the language. Someday I hope to live in Paris for at least a year and just immerse myself in the culture and fabulous way of life. As for now, i’d like to practice a bit of French without feeling intimidated or pressured. Perhaps you (male or female) would like to practice your English in exchange?
Hope to hear from you soon!
CG
Jacques Brel
Jacques Brel (April 8, 1929 – October 9, 1978) was a Belgian author-composer with such a strong power of expression in his lyrics that he has been considered a poet as well. He also had some minor activity as an actor and director. He was born in Schaerbeek, Belgium, a small city north of Brussels.
Charles de Gaulle
General Charles-André-Joseph-Marie de Gaulle (November 22, 1890 – November 9, 1970) was a French soldier and politician. He was the leader of the Free French Forces in World War II and head of the provisional government in 1944-46. Called to form a government in 1958, he inspired a new constitution1 and was the Fifth Republic’s first president from 1958 to 1969.
General Charles de Gaulle of France
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1 1912-1940: Military career
2 1940-1945: The Free French Forces
3 1946-1958: The desert crossing
4 1958: The collapse of the Fourth Republic
5 1958-1969 The Fifth Republic
6 1969 The retirement
7 Retrospect
8 Footnote
9 Works
France counts cost of health reform
Doctors, nurses and other health professionals have taken to the streets of Paris to protest against government plans to cut back on a health service which has a projected overspend this year of eight billion pounds. The other day, an American friend, recently returned to live again in Paris, e-mailed from her sick bed.
“This is why I like France,” she wrote. “I have bronchitis and the doctor has just been to see me in my own home.
“He stayed long enough to examine me thoroughly and carefully, prescribe some drugs, drink two vodkas, eat pistachios by the fistful, and then chat about his days as a young doctor on an ashram in India. And all paid for by the state!”
France honours China with Champs Elysees new year parade
PARIS: Two days before the arrival of President Hu Jintao on a state visit, France is affording China a rare honour when it opens up the Champs Elysees in Paris for a traditional dragon-and-drums new year parade.
La Marseillaise: France national anthem
History
La Marseillaise is a song written and composed by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle on April 24, 1792. Its original name is Chant de marche de l’Armée du Rhin (Marching song of the Rhine Army). It became the rallying call of the French Revolution and was so-called because it was first sung on the streets by troops from Marseille upon their arrival in Paris.
La Marseillaise was rearranged by Hector Berlioz around 1830.
In 1917, after the collapse of the tsarist regim La Marseillaise became the national anthem of Russia, the Russian lyrics being very different from the French lyrics. It was soon replaced with The International by the Bolsheviks.
France, Germany urge US action to avoid sanctions
The duties would grow by 1 percent each month through the end of the year unless the United States complies with World Trade Organization rulings against the measures.
Legislation to eliminate the tax breaks and provide new measures aimed primarily at helping U.S. manufacturers has advanced in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
But it may not be possible for Congress to approve a final bill in the next month.