A gagner : un ballon de Rugby dédicacé par Mas, Rougerie, Poitrenaud, De Jaeger et Bergamasco: PHOTO
Pour une raison encore mystérieuse, France2 nous a à la bonne )) Je sais, on est loin du high-tech mais beaucoup d'entre vous adorent aussi le sport (encore un autre mystère pour moi... lol). Du coup, après l'arrivée du France]Tour de France et le maillot vert dédicacé, je vous propose une nouvelle fois un petit jeu rigolo pour gagner LE ballon de Rugby dédicacé par : Autant vous dire que vous ne jouerez pas au Rugby avec cet objet collector ! Bon, vous savez tous (plus ou moins) que je pars...

Washington in 60 Seconds: Obama Skips Election Drama; Joe Wilson Looks Up 'Dithering'
Good morning, Capitolists! It's morning in America for Republicans again after winning the governors races in Virginia and New Jersey and getting buckets of free ink in an otherwise sleepy congressional district in up, up, upstate New York. If you fell asleep or were otherwise engaged, here's what's making News in Washington today: * Obama Pre-action to Dem Losses: No Drama. As Democratic defeats loomed in New Jersey and Virginia Tuesday afternoon, The White House staff said the president would...

LIVESTRONG Art Bikes Auction | Results: PHOTO
Alongside STAGES in New York last week, the LIVESTRONG foundation also auctioned off the 7 art bikes which gained so much attention during the France]Tour de France and the launch of STAGES earlier this year. The bikes which I’m sure you’re familiar with raised a staggering $1.3 million (USD) for the cause, with Damien Hirst’s bike itself fetching $500,000. We have the results below for each bike. I was lucky enough to see all these bikes and even have a play with a few earlier in the...

Wash. senator declares victory in R-71 campaign
The Seattle lawmaker who spearheaded Washington state's "everything but marriage" law for same-sex couples has declared victory in the campaign to uphold the law. Sen. Ed Murray issued a statement Wednesday night saying that it was a "great day of celebration for the tens of thousands of gay and Lesbian families in Washington, and for anyone who supports equality in our state and around the country."

WaPo: Elections not a referendum on Obama, but …: PHOTO
The newspaper that tried mightily to sink Republican Bob McDonnell over a college thesis says today that his stomping of Creigh Deeds has nothing to do with the man living in the big White House over the northern border of Virginia.

How To Autotune a “Wet Paint” Sign: PHOTO
Kudos to the brilliant street artist who discovered how to Autotune a “Wet Paint” sign. Just tear off the “We” and the last “t”, and you’re in business… robot business: Above, a hacked “ T Pain ” sign spotted at my local New York City subway station. This also works if you’re in France and want to help promote famous Parisian rapper “And Bread”, better known overseas as “ Et Pain “.

The Associated Press: Pelosi: New health care bill is 'historic moment'
Washington — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says new Health Care legislation will make affordable, quality Health Care available to nearly all Americans and represents a historic step. Pelosi made the remarks on the West Front of the Capitol surrounded by Democratic lawmakers. The retooled Health overhaul bill she presented Thursday delivers on many of President Barack Obama's goals for reshaping the U.S. Health Care system. It represents months of negotiations to bridge differences between...

GOP sweep: Big governor victories in Virginia, NJ - Yahoo! News
Washington – Independents who swept Barack Obama to a historic 2008 victory broke big for Republicans on Tuesday as the GOP wrested political control from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey , a troubling sign for the president and his party heading into an important midterm election year . Conservative Republican Bob McDonnell's victory in the Virginia Governor's race over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds and moderate Republican Chris Christie's ouster of unpopular New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine...

Nike x LIVESTRONG - STAGES Art Exhibition - Artists Bikes At The Armory: PHOTO
> During Lance Armstrong’s return to the competitive cycling scene this year at the France]Tour de France, Armstrong rode a series of specially designed Artist TREK Bikes. The six bicycles were created by Marc Newson, Yoshitomo Nara, Kenny Scharf, KAWS, Damien Hirst and Shepard Fairey. The bikes first debuted in a special preview not too long ago on Oct 2, also the day when Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer years ago. On Oct 2, a special dinner was held by Armstrong and Mr. Thompson to...

GOP sweep: Big governor victories in Virginia, NJ - Yahoo! News
Washington – Independents who swept Barack Obama to a historic 2008 victory broke big for Republicans on Tuesday as the GOP wrested political control from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey , a troubling sign for the president and his party heading into an important midterm election year . Conservative Republican Bob McDonnell's victory in the Virginia Governor's race over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds and moderate Republican Chris Christie's ouster of unpopular New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine...

Oakley - Oakley Sunglasses - Jawbone: PHOTO
> Other than riders and bikes, the next most prevalent item seen at this year’s France]Tour de France was Oakley’s Jawbone sunglasses. Spotted on Lance Armstrong at France]Tour de France and the only Oakley style he wears aside from the M Frame, the Jawbone has fast grown into a cult favorite among fixed gear and BMX riders. As a part of Oakley’s extensive customization program, these highly technical shades has been extremely well-received by traditional cyclists for solid reasons. The...

The Associated Press: GOP sweep: Big governor victories in Virginia, NJ
Washington — Independents who swept Barack Obama to a historic 2008 victory broke big for Republicans on Tuesday as the GOP wrested political control from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey, a troubling sign for the president and his party heading into an important midterm election year. Conservative Republican Bob McDonnell's victory in the Virginia Governor's race over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds and moderate Republican Chris Christie's ouster of unpopular New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine...

'Gossip Girl' threesome: Not cool, says Parents Television Council: PHOTO
In France it's called a "menage a trois." In America, it's called a "bad idea" - at least according to the Parent's Television Council.

France: 'autistic Tories have castrated Britain in Europe': PHOTO
Pierre Lellouche: 'It's very sad to see Britain just cutting itself out from the rest. It is the result of a long period in opposition.' Photograph: Bertrand Guay/AFP/Getty Images

LA Zoo Parking Lot, 7:30 a.m., Look for This Guy: PHOTO
Grab your bike and get to Griffith Park -- Lance Armstrong is waiting for you. The seven-time Tour de France winner posted the following message Wednesday night on Twitter : "Hey LA - get out of your cars and get on your bikes. Time to ride. 7:30 tomorrow am. Griffith Park, LA Zoo parking lot. See you there.." Apparently, he will be well caffeinated -- at about 6 a.m., Thursday, Armstrong tweeted: "Good morning LA. Grabbing coffee and dude in Sbux is rocking the @mellowjohnnys...

Sen. Judd Gregg: Obama's Agenda Means 'No Child Left a Dime'
Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, the top Republican on the Senate Budget Committee, said his party's victories on Tuesday reflected Americans' anxiety over their own finances, as well as concern about the out-of-control spending in Washington. Gregg's rebuke of the Obama Administration is notable because he nearly joined the Obama team last February as the president's Commerce secretary. Speaking on the Senate floor, Gregg said the best description of the new American approach to spending is...

Dita Von Teese & Louis-Marie Reunite!: PHOTO
Dita Von Teese catches a departing flight to France via LAX airport in Los Angeles on Monday (November 2). Earlier in the day, the 36-year-old burlesque stripping queen wrote on her Twitter, “Packing my suitcases to spend some time in my new Paris apartment!” Dita ’s boyfriend, Louis-Marie de Castelbajac , is from France. His father is eccentric French designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac , who showed his collection last month during Paris Fashion Week. Share This Post: Credit:...

In a Down Time Everywhere Else, K Street Bustles: PHOTO
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Kraftwerk - Kraftwerk Return To The Studio Without Co Founder Schneider: PHOTO
Electronic pop pioneers KRAFTWERK are set to return to the studio over Christmas (09) to record their first album without co-founder FLORIAN SCHNEIDER, who quit last year (08). The new project will be the Robots hitmakers first studio album since 2003's France]Tour de France Soundtracks. Band leader Ralf Hutter tells Billboard.com, "In the winter it's pretty grey here (Dusseldorf, Germany), so it's a good situation to go into the studio." Meanwhile, the cult act will celebrate the 35th anniversary of...

Feeble French Justice Lets Scientology Off the Hook: Die Welt, Germany: PHOTO
Eric Roux, a ‘legal representative’ of the Church of Scientology in France, seems relieved after the Criminal Court of Paris returned a verdict of fraud against the church – without imposing dissolution . Days ago, a long-awaited verdict was handed down in the French criminal trial of the Church of Scientology. In the opinion of German columnist Dietrich Alexander of the newspaper Die Welt , the French branch of Scientology got off easy. For Die Welt , Dietrich Alexander...

The Associated Press: White House: Tuesday's GOP wins not about Obama
Washington — The White House says that Republican wins in two governors' races were not referendums on the president. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters Wednesday that voters went to the polls in Virginia and New Jersey to work through "very local issues that didn't involve the president." The presidential spokesman said voters were concerned about The Economy. He said "I don't think the president needed an election or an exit poll to come to that conclusion." By...

Steele: Election Results Show "Transcendent" GOP
Washington — An ebullient Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele asserted Wednesday that GOP victories in governors' races in New Jersey and Virginia demonstrate "a transcendent party" on the move again. The White House said the Elections were not a repudiation of President Barack Obama. "We're not crowing, we're just smiling," Steele said in a nationally broadcast interview. "I think it's a bellwether for the party ... You look at where we were nine months ago." Steele said he believes...

France Oscar Entry A Prophet Wins London Prize, Audiard Talks: VIDEO
On my recent jaunt to London, I finally saw Jacques Audiard’s A Prophet ,  which won the first ever best film award at the 53rd London Fest, after having won the Grand Jury prize at Cannes and scoring raves at Telluride. “-A Prophet' has the ambition, purity of vision and clarity of purpose to make it an instant classic,” said LFF Jury president Anjelica Huston at the closing ceremony. “With seamless and imaginative story-telling, superb performances and universal themes,...

Cash bail offer to be filed for Polanski on Monday - Yahoo! News
Paris – A French lawyer for director Roman Polanski , imprisoned in Switzerland , says a new bail offer will be filed Monday and it will be a "very, very significant" cash amount. Swiss authorities rejected an offer Friday, considering the 76-year-old filmmaker awaiting a decision on Extradition to the United States a high flight risk. They noted it was not a cash offer. Herve Temime told France-Info radio Sunday the latest offer is in cash. He wouldn't say how much. He said Polanski...

Obama coaxes states to change with school dollars - Yahoo! News
Washington – Using Stimulus dollars as bait, President Barack Obama is coaxing states to rewrite education laws and cut deals with unions as they compete for $5 billion in school reform grants, the most money a president has ever had for overhauling schools. And it may end up going to only a few states. In Wisconsin , where Obama will visit Wednesday, lawmakers are poised to change a law to boost their state's chances. Nine other states have taken similar steps. And states can't even...