by Minter Dial | Apr 22, 2007 | Politics
I just came back from the voting “urn” in the 17th arrondissement in Paris. I must say that, were I to have voted, I might have found the process somewhat “shocking.” After arriving at the designated locale, you are asked to pick up white paper...
by Minter Dial | Apr 21, 2007 | Politics
In these French elections, as an American, I do not vote. Nonetheless, I must applaud several internet-based initiatives, enabling voters to evaluate which candidate best corresponds to one’s own opinions via a series of questions. The computer simulation then...
by Minter Dial | Apr 20, 2007 | Politics
We are 24 hours away from the French elections and I feel compelled to add a new comment. I read an article by Cyrille Lachevre entitled “La faiblesse de la compétitivité française,” in the Figaro on April 12, 2007. Other European countries are making...
by Minter Dial | Apr 20, 2007 | Travel
The other day, on Long Island, I was driven to the airport by the chauffeur of a rather nice sedan. With his latino accent, rapper hat (despite the warm weather) and small stature, I must admit I didn’t pay much attention at first. After a few miles, the...
by Minter Dial | Apr 19, 2007 | Entertainment
Yendi (my stunning wife) and I went to see “Sur la Route de Madison” (French version of Bridges over Madison County) at the Marigny Theatre. I’d explain it more as: I went to watch Yendi watch Alain Delon… and, as it turned out, it was also...