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 12, 2007 | Health, Leadership, Politics, Travel
As is my wont on any first time in a country, I love to jot down the first impressions that hit me… if only to confirm some generalizations and, probably, regurgitate very obvious observations. First surprise, the “noise free” Stockholm (Arlanda)...
by Minter Dial | Apr 7, 2007 | Politics, Travel
In Paris, as in most metropolitan centers, parking is at a premium. As we approach the Presidential elections, there is usually a lot of hope, if not rumor, that all traffic violations will be pardoned. This year, it appears that the main presidential hopefuls have...
by Minter Dial | Mar 31, 2007 | Politics
Have you ever read John Train’s “Most Remarkable Book of [Real People’s] Names”? Most recommendable. You will find that a married couple was called Doctor and Doctor Doctor. Then to list but a few of the enormously weird names out there: Gaston...
by Minter Dial | Mar 26, 2007 | Politics
A couple of weeks ago, we hosted what we believe (counted in the same way I count the number of Dead shows I went) was the about the 40th themed dinner party we have hosted, we went for the BIG one: a political dinner party. The invitees were asked to come as if they...
by Minter Dial | Mar 20, 2007 | Politics
Twelve Angry Men needs to be modified to Twelve Angry Men and Women. With the news out this morning that 12 candidates have officially been accepted for the upcoming first round of the French Presidential elections. Encouraging that 4 of the candidates are women. More...
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