France

Google takes Street View snaps in Paris; lawsuits may follow

Google has begun scanning the streets of Paris, gathering data for its Street View service, which adds street-level photography to the satellite views offered by Google Maps. via The Industry Standard

Actress and cosmetics giant in legal battle

"I thought we were negotiating in good faith. I guess the French decided to strike a pre-emptive blow."

Uma Thurman leaves the Rodin Museum after attending Valentino fashion show, as part of Paris Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2008 on January 23, 2008 in Paris, France. via WFTS

Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk

"In the four studies in which direct comparison of patients with and without bruits were possible, the odds ratio for myocardial infarction [heart attack] was 2.15 and for cardiovascular death 2.27"

That unusual, harsh sound a doctor can hear when passing a stethoscope over a main artery to the brain could indicate an increased risk of heart attack and death from heart disease and stroke, a new study ... via US News & World Report

Freescale unveils $61,000 "Green Technology" design challenge

Freescale Semiconductor has set June 6th as the deadline for entries to its European design challenge, which this year is targeted at projects that encourage innovation in environmental design and offers ... via My ESM

Sarkozy says he wants to foster Quebec's relations with Canada

"We knew from which country they came. We didn't even ask them which language they spoke."

BENY-- French President Nicolas Sarkozy mused Thursday that he'd like to help bring Quebec closer to the rest of Canada, a suggestion that will be sure to cause sovereigntist forces in the province to bristle.

In a stirring declaration of love toward Canada, Sarkozy said he would like to "bring together" Canada and La Belle Province.

France has traditionally had a policy of "non-interference but not indifference" toward the issue of Quebec sovereignty, though French leaders have occasionally strayed into awkward territory by appearing to endorse Quebec independence. Read more

EADS says Airbus unit halts talks to sell 2 French sites to Latecoere

European plane maker Airbus has ended talks with French aerospace company Latecoere over the sale of two French plants. via PR-inside.com

Interpol says suspected pedophile found

A suspected pedophile targeted in an international manhunt was detained Thursday by police in the United States, Interpol announced. via SI.com

The Hollywood Holy Grail

"I think almost all the pillars in the film are fraudulent"

Filmmaker Bruce Burgess holds relics dated to first century Jerusalem that form part of the evidence for the film Bloodline. via National Post

Flight Continues Trip Despite Plane Damage

"You're also looking at declaring an emergency because you have to do an overweight landing."

An American Airlines plane, damaged shortly after takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth, continued on to fly all the way across the Atlantic to Paris, France.

American Airlines Flight 48 took off on Sunday, April 20. The crew and the passengers were unaware that a large panel under the belly of the plane had just ripped off.

"The crew reacted appropriately because based on what they knew, they thought that a luggage container had shifted," said Capt. Karl Schricker, a spokesperson for the Allied Pilots Association. While he was not on the plane, he is well aware of the situation. Read more

Kylie Minogue - Kylie Kicks Off $20 Million European Tour

Caption: Kylie Minogue. leaving home all smiles and dressed casually. London, England - 17.04.08 Australian pop star KYLIE MINOGUE has kicked off her long awaited KYLIEX2008 tour in Paris, France. via ContactMusic.com