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Paris: Littering Could Cost You Dearly

Some consider Paris one of the most magical cities in the world, and the French are making efforts to maintain that image. There are now 450 safety inspectors ready to punish anybody who pollutes it.A new campaign destined to stop public space in the city from becoming more and more polluted has just been initiated, ...

10 October 2011
05:41 GMT

SEGA Announces Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure for the 3DS

Video game publisher SEGA has announced a new video game for the Nintendo 3DS handheld, called Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure, which is set to be launched during 2012, and will take players on an adventure in Paris, France.The game will put gamers in the stylish boots of one Raphael, a thief in Paris that...

31 August 2011
04:19 GMT

A Vacation in Paris on Your iPhone or iPad - Fotopedia Paris

The creators of the world's first collaborative photographic encyclopedia, Fotonauts today announced the newest addition to their iOS portfolio - Fotopedia Paris. Described as a visual journey allowing users to explore the most familiar or the most unexpected sights, Fotopedia Paris features a plurality of vi...

6 April 2011
13:11 GMT

First LHC Results at the ICHEP 2010

The first results from the LHC at CERN are being presented at the 35th International Conference on High Energy Physics, the world’s largest international conference on particle physics, held this year in Paris. Representatives of the four experiments at the Large Hadron Collider – ALICE, ATLAS, CMS and LH...

26 July 2010
04:56 GMT

Explore Paris in a Highly Detailed, 26-Gigapixel Panorama Image

Powerful DSLR cameras are becoming cheaper and cheaper and, thanks to the megapixel wars of the past few years, high-resolution cameras are now common place. But, while your back-garden won't probably look any better no matter how many megapixels your camera has, others have been putting these high-quality camer...

15 March 2010
12:11 GMT

Apple Opens Louvre (Paris) Retail Store

Apple has opened the first of a series of stores planned for Paris, which includes a location in Montpellier, and one store near the Garnier opera house, which Apple hopes to open by the summer of 2010. The first store is located in the Carrousel du Louvre. Present at the time of the opening was none other than the r...

6 November 2009
02:50 GMT

French Jail Pulls 200 Prisoners Out for Bike Ride

It would appear that French prison guards and relevant authorities have no sense of their own preservation, or of that of the civilian population. This was demonstrated only recently, when they announced plans to retrofit 200 prisoners with bicycles, and run a Tour de France of their own, outside the famous annual co...

26 May 2009
15:01 GMT

In the Winter of 1709, Europe Froze

There was no warning of the catastrophe. In early January 1709, the worst cold spell to hit Europe in 500 years reigned down unexpectedly on people and animals, bringing about devastation. Throughout the continent, from Norway to Italy and from Romania to France, rivers froze, seas caught ice, animals died in their b...

7 February 2009
06:16 GMT

Sony Ericsson Paris P5i Still Haunting Us

The P5i is probably making now a last impression on the audience before it disappears for good. Watching this recently surfaced video review, and especially the way it was made, sort of leaves us wishing for more, although we can’t know for certain whether this device will never be released, or when, if at all....

28 November 2008
05:15 GMT

Sony Ericsson Paris Is Burning

Although it has received a lot of attention from the "mobile world", Sony Ericsson Paris (or P5) might be canceled and never reach the market. While most of those who have been waiting for it hoped for a presentation of this handset to take place on June 17, when 5 new SE phones were unveiled, not only that Paris was...

21 June 2008
04:33 GMT

Sony Ericsson P10 Is Paris or a Brand New Phone

Although many of us hoped that Sony Ericsson would officially announce its Paris slider smartphone on June 17, when the Swedish-Japanese company unveiled 5 new handsets, it seems it failed to meet our expectations because Paris is still not confirmed. Until now, the new Sony Ericsson slider was said to come under the...

19 June 2008
04:59 GMT

Apple Bails Out of Apple Expo 2008 in Paris

Apple is well known for its rebel attitude towards expos and conventions, sometimes having pulled itself out from some important ones (like NAB), and surprising industry players. The most recent such move from the Cuperino-based Mac maker concerns a certain Apple Expo '08 in Paris. Although the Expo's very ...

4 June 2008
06:10 GMT

'Carousel de Louvre' Apple Store to Debut by Spring 2009

Apple has been trying to "raise" an Apple Store in Paris, France, for quite some time now. Although it has had little luck with that in the past, it now seems that city officials are finally approving the company's location proposals."Apple's long-time plan to open a store in Paris is finally taking shape, ...

3 June 2008
16:16 GMT

Legendary French Designer Yves Saint-Laurent Dies

Legendary French designer Yves Saint-Laurent died yesterday evening in his Paris home, aged 71. The illustrious designer, the last of a triumphing generation that included Christian Dior and Coco Chanel, was regarded as an institution in his own right, a representative of all things classic and fashionable, a champio...

2 June 2008
03:18 GMT

Celebrities Love: Gerard Darel Handbags

The oversize bag-mania may be slowly going out of fashion, but the slightly smaller yet still roomy "carry alls" are still high up there on the list of fashion must-haves for Hollywood celebrities. One such brand of bags, which has made its way from Paris to the other side of the Ocean, is Gerard Darel's Spring/...

29 May 2008
06:35 GMT

The First Video with Sony Ericsson Paris

After lots ant lots of leaked images with Sony Ericsson Paris, the first video with the handset has now hit the Web. Although it doesn't come from Sony Ericsson, the video is an official one, as it's definitely made by the Swedish-Japanese company. Since Paris first appeared (about two months ago), we'...

29 May 2008
02:59 GMT

Sony Ericsson Paris Comes in September

One of Sony Ericsson's high-end phones that will try to conquer the mobile market (or at least a part of it) this year is the P5, also known as Sony Ericsson Paris. According to some recently unveiled details appeared on Mobile-Review, the P5 will not get to be released until September, hence it will most probab...

27 May 2008
09:28 GMT

Sony Ericsson Paris Live Pics Leaked

Unveiled at the beginning of April, the much-anticipated Sony Ericsson Paris (or P5) was recently spotted in the first live, real and clear images that show it to be exactly what everyone expects: a high-end, good looking slider phone. Although, until now, none of the handset's features were confirmed by Sony ...

8 May 2008
06:34 GMT

Easy Make Up Tips from Bourjois

For those of you who are not all too familiar with the French cosmetics company Bourjois, it's enough to state that it's one of the oldest of its kind, defining itself as a French expert in beauty that derives and defines most of its trends for the cutting edge of the fashionable world of entertainment. Bou...

5 May 2008
05:59 GMT

Sony Ericsson Paris Gets Opened

Sony Ericsson Paris (also known as P5 or P5i) is one of those mobile phones that can make waves, big waves, even before official details about it are unveiled. While Sony Ericsson is being quiet about Paris, as the Swedish-Japanese company mentioned absolutely nothing regarding the new handset, leaked photos with the...

10 April 2008
05:58 GMT

"Basic Instinct" Crotch Flash Again

Sharon Stone sure loves a good sex scene - we've all seen just how much in her steamy, 1992 hit "Basic Instinct". Trouble is, one glance at your desk calendars will show you that the year is now 2008, and Sharon is better known now for being a ruthless fur supporter than a sex symbol, whose second foray into the...

8 April 2008
08:28 GMT

Sony Ericsson Paris: VGA Display, Wi-Fi and Other Goodies

Sony Ericsson Paris will apparently be a real smash-hit, if we are to believe the new info unveiled about it. Most of SE's fans are currently waiting for the release of Xperia X1, but it seems that Paris can be even cooler than the X handset. The Unofficial Sony Ericsoon Blog, which unveiled the first clear pic...

7 April 2008
03:59 GMT

Sony Ericsson Paris To Go With Xperia X1

Sony Ericsson prepares the release of another super-phone besides Xperia X1, and that is Sony Ericsson Paris, also known as Sony Ericsson P5 (or P5i). Although we are not sure what the final name of the handset will be, a recent post, which appeared over at the Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog, unveils the first clear ...

3 April 2008
08:57 GMT

Jay-Z and Beyoncé Finally Take the Big Step

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are the showbiz couple closest to Angelina and Brad when it comes to marriage rumors and controversies. The Destiny's Child alumn and her longtime boyfriend, hip-hop artist and entrepreneur Jay-Z have been quietly dating since 2002, but have so far refrained from formal commitment and have tried ...

2 April 2008
05:47 GMT

Play Starcraft 2 Before the Release Date

When faced with a choice of seeing Paris, with its beautiful coffee joints, Le Tour Eiffel, the breathtaking boulevards and the sumptuous museums, or going nearby to Versailles to attend the Blizzard Worldwide Invitational, what would you do? That's a question that can separate a gamer from a normal man. I would...

18 March 2008
05:02 GMT

Hooray! Pammy Strips Again!

Cue to the gents: now is the time to give your girlfriend a Valentine's Day holiday she'll never, ever forget. And no, I'm not talking about taking her to a plush hotel (again!) and locking yourselves in a room with a view for two days with a large supply of champagne, strawberries and whipped cream. N...

4 February 2008
02:52 GMT

Beyoncé and Jay-Z Married?

We've been waiting for a major celebrity secret marriage rumor like this one for a long time - but is was sure worth it! It's not often that we get to speculate on whether two A-list singers (who have also been dating for about four years) have tied the knot or not - in other words, it's not often that...

20 December 2007
04:47 GMT

Trouble in Paradise: Did Tony Cheat on Hot Housewife Eva Longoria?

Trouble in paradise... and yes, it's a full-scale celebrity scandal the likes of which we haven't seen in a while. I know, I'm not supposed to enjoy this - but we all have our little vices and guilty pleasures, especially when it comes to picture perfect people and picture-perfect marriages and picture...

13 December 2007
08:26 GMT

Levi's Brings a Mobile Phone to Match Your Jeans

Levi Strauss Europe and Modelabs Group have decided to launch their own line of mobile phones, as this seems to be a considerably profitable trend for many companies. The jeans company has just unveiled at Paris their Accessory Collection which also includes their first line of phone models."Technology is at the hear...

20 June 2007
10:32 GMT

The Pocket Film Festival Will Decide on Mobile Film Winners

The Pocket Film Festival is an event made with and for mobile phones in order to reward the creativity of mobile phone users. The event will take place over the period of three days at the Pompidou Centre in Paris.The Pocket Film Festival lists more than 1,500 films made only with mobile phones. Some of them are long...

7 June 2007
09:07 GMT

More Olsen Hotness

I know, I know, you're probably sick of reading about the Olsen twins. You see, I'm sick too of writing about them but, when the choice of subjects is so varied and these two petite millionaires seem to go out of their way to provide us with more once every couple of days, it would be literally absurd to ig...

7 March 2007
09:57 GMT


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