Hillary's Burqa? Jul 18, 2009
Recently, liberals set off some Bastille Day fireworks. Conservatives have often teased liberals, saying their hearts are really in France. (Townhall.com)
Vella strikes gold Jul 17, 2009
Tom Bricca thanks Sonoma Market for promoting the Valley of the Moon P;tanque Club's "wildly successful" Bastille Day event on the grocery store's video screens ... Tom Bricca thanks Sonoma Market for promoting the Valley of the Moon P;tanque Club's "wildly successful" Bastille Day event on the grocery store's video screens. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
More Puritan than Parisian Jul 16, 2009
Bastille Day, which commemorates the dawning of French democracy, is one of those holidays that make you appreciate summer and a good Burgundy ... Bastille Day is to the French what the Fourth of July is to Americans ... Now, given that there are some 10,000 native French in the metropolitan Boston area, you would think Bastille Day would be a big deal here. (Boston Globe)
Wolf’s Bastille Day A-Go-Go at the Precinct Jul 16, 2009
Wolf s Bastille Day A-Go-Go at the Precinct - The Boston Globe ... Four days after Bastille Day, the celebration continues Saturday at Wolf s Bastille Day A-Go-Go with an evening of New Orleans rhythm & blues. (Boston Globe)
Turbocharging the Franco-Indian Partnership Jul 16, 2009
On July 14 in Paris, a detachment of 400 Indian soldiers proudly led the Bastille Day parade on the Champs-Elys;es ... By inviting Singh and the Indian soldiers to participate in the Bastille Day march for the first time, French President Nicolas Sarkozy wanted to emphasize France's special relationship with India. (BusinessWeek)
In pictures: Bastille Day parade Jul 16, 2009
France has been celebrating Bastille Day with a huge military parade down the Avenue des Champs-Elysees in Paris, involving thousands of marching soldiers and police, aircraft and hundreds of mounted horsemen. Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris in 1789, the event regarded as the start of the French Revolution ... France celebrates Bastille Day. (BBC News -- Europe)
Infotainment Jul 16, 2009
Bastille Day celebrationsParis: Fireworks burst over the Eiffel Tower, 120 years old this year, during traditional Bastille Day celebrations ... Matt Stewart, a San Francisco-based novelist, began tweeting his first book, The French Revolution, on the micro-blogging service on Tuesday - appropriately Bastille Day. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
In pictures: Iran plane crash Jul 16, 2009
France celebrates Bastille Day. Images from around the world on 14 July. (BBC News -- Africa)
The best of times, the worst of times Jul 16, 2009
Yeah Bastille Day s already passed, but we can make our own. getalife. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Author publishes novel on Twitter Jul 15, 2009
Matt Stewart, a San Francisco-based novelist, began "tweeting" his first book, The French Revolution, on the micro-blogging service on Tuesday -- appropriately Bastille Day. "As far as I can tell, I'm the first person to release a completed full-length literary novel on Twitter," Stewart wrote on his website. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
What makes this Bastille Day different? Jul 15, 2009
What makes this Bastille Day different ... French President Nicolas Sarkozy gestures to spectators with French Army Chief of Staff Jean-Louis Georgelin as they drive down the Champs Elysees Avenue in Paris during the Bastille Day military parade Tuesday ... What makes this Bastille Day different. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Two Cheers for France Jul 15, 2009
Today happens to be Bastille Day, which is a good excuse to take a break from dwelling on what's wrong with France and to celebrate all that's still great about it ... TODAY'S PICTURESTODAY'S CARTOONSTODAY'S DOONESBURYTODAY'S VIDEOHappy Bastille Day. (Slate)
France unrest before Bastille Day Jul 15, 2009
French youths set 317 cars on fire and wounded 13 police officers overnight during a series of riots on the eve of the Bastille Day holiday, police say ... Riots have become a regular occurrence at the start of Bastille Day, which commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris in 1789, the event regarded as the start of the French Revolution. (BBC News -- Europe)
French revolutions Jul 15, 2009
July 14, Bastille Day, marks the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789 ... Not only is the Tour de France, the most celebrated sporting event on the French calendar, in town -- but it is in town on July 14, Bastille Day ... With the possible exception of American Independence Day, no nation celebrates their heritage to such a degree as the French on Bastille Day. (CNN -- International)
Cavendish win thwarts Bastille Day hopes Jul 15, 2009
LIMOGES, France (CNN) -- British cyclist Mark Cavendish claimed his third stage victory in this year's Tour de France to thwart French hopes of securing a win on Bastille Day, their national holiday ... Tuesday's stage, the first of five transition stages before the race hits the Alps, saw three French riders in a four-man breakaway, aiming to claim the honor of winning on Bastille Day. (CNN -- International)
Free jazz Tuesday Jul 15, 2009
Rive Gauche dining club will have Sherri Mignano and Michael Van Why celebrating Bastille Day. For more information, call 996-9453. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
On Bastille Day, French president calls for high-tech military spending Jul 15, 2009
Bastille Day parade has global edge ... PARIS - President Nicolas Sarkozy opened the traditional Bastille Day military parade to Indian and German troops yesterday, as France looks to expand its global military influence and strengthen strategic partnerships. (Boston Globe)
Nocentini living a dream Jul 15, 2009
Nocentini stayed in yellow yesterday which turned out to be a special moment for his French AG2R La Mondiale team because it was Bastille Day. He and the rest of the peloton rode a 120. (Boston Globe)
Wealthy Men Do It Better? Seriously!? Jul 15, 2009
Papa Grand celebrating Bastille Day ... Papa Grand celebrating Bastille Day ... Papa Grand celebrating Bastille Day. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
A doll leads Norah to a love of history Jul 15, 2009
On Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, Thayer House will celebrate Bastille Day. Without the assistance of our French allies, we might not have won the war for independence, Norah said. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Cavendish wins again on go-slow day Jul 15, 2009
After the French were left without a fourth stage win to celebrate Bastille Day, he said: "Everyone is feeling it in the legs. If the French are not attacking on Bastille Day that means something is wrong. "It's been a really hard stressful 10 days. Without race radio everyone was going to ride defensively. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sarkozy calls for high-tech military spending Jul 15, 2009
PARIS (AP) -- President Nicolas Sarkozy opened the traditional Bastille Day military parade to Indian and German troops Tuesday, as France looks to expand its global military influence and strengthen strategic partnerships. French forces marched with precision down the Champs Elysees along with Indian troops in colorful uniforms and German soldiers in sober dress. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Fireworks in the City of Light Jul 15, 2009
The annual Bastille Day celebrations in France have included a spectacular fireworks display above Paris. SEE ALSO. (BBC News)
Food and Dining Briefs for July 9 Jul 15, 2009
Fusions Bar & Grill opens:Fusions Bar & Grill, a casual family dining restaurant with locations in Arcadia and Ontario, opens Thursday in San Marcos Restaurant Row. The restaurant is hosting a grand opening special Thursday through Sunday where children eat free all weekend (with purchase of an adult meal), happy hour specials from 3 to 7 p.m. and live entertainment beginning at 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Sunday. (North County Times)
* COMMUNITY COMPASS: Bastille Day celebrations draw hundreds in Taipei Jul 14, 2009
COMMUNITY COMPASS: Bastille Day celebrations draw hundreds in Taipei ... The festivities to celebrate Frances national day, Bastille Day, drew more than 700 people ... Festivities are organized each year for Bastille Day by the Association of France in Taiwan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Free jazz Tuesday Jul 14, 2009
Rive Gauche dining club will have Sherri Mignano and Michael Van Why celebrating Bastille Day. For more information, call 996-9453. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
French youths burn cars on Bastille Day Jul 14, 2009
French youths have burned 317 cars and wounded 13 police officers during the now traditional bout of street violence on the eve of the Bastille Day national holiday, police say ... France marks Bastille Day as the anniversary of July 14, 1789 when a revolutionary mob stormed the Parisian prison and set in motion the events that would lead to the overthrow of the monarchy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Patrick accuses zoo officials of using scare tactics Jul 13, 2009
They also canceled a public event to welcome two French Poitou donkeys to the Franklin Park facility in honor of Bastille Day tomorrow. John Linehan, Zoo New England chief executive, was scheduled to attend the event. (Boston Globe)
Bastille Day specials Jul 13, 2009
Were coming up on Bastille Day (Tuesday), so what better opportunity to enjoy French cuisine ... The downtown West Palm Beach restaurant is getting a jump start on the Bastille Day festivities with a block party-style celebration on Saturday from 3 p.m. to midnight, rain or shine (some events will take place inside the restaurant) ... The restaurant also will offer special menu items on Bastille Day itself. (The Palm Beach Post)
Raiatea's roots Jul 13, 2009
Her plans include a trip to a Tahitian pearl market; a stop at the Paul Gauguin museum; Bastille Day festivities at the residence of Adolphe Colrat, high commissioner of France; and a meeting with either Oscar Temaru, president of French Polynesia, or vice president Anthony Geros. Helm flipped through her Tahiti itinerary, reviewing her jam-packed schedule with a big smile. (Honolulu Advertiser)
How to make Pissaladire Jul 13, 2009
Celebrate Bastille Day with a Traditional French Pizza-Style Dish. This classic French dish of caramelized onions, anchovies and olives may look and taste like an Italian pizza, but its origins are quite different. (Suite101.com)
What's Doing Jul 12, 2009
Le Cercle Francais of Brainerd, a French conversation group, will meet 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lum Park in Brainerd to commemorate Bastille Day, a French holiday. Anyone who would like to converse in French is welcome to attend. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Weekend Hot Picks In Entertainment Jul 10, 2009
No word on whether or not they'll be eating cake, but there will be plenty of street food Sunday when the French Institute Alliance Francais celebrates Bastille Day a bit early. Checkered cloth-covered tables will line 60th Street from Fifth to Lexington avenues from noon to 6 p.m., where vendors will sell French cuisine, musicians will play and cancan dancers perform. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Valley music scene Jul 10, 2009
We'll let you check out the menu in Kathleen Hill's column, but the music will be celebrating Bastille Day with French performers Sherri Mignano on accordion and Michael Van Why on vocals ... Landmark Vineyards continues its Complimentary Concert Series Saturday, July 11, with a Bastille Day celebration featuring Michel Saga and the French barrel organ for a show that kicks off at 1 p.m. Again, look to Kathleen Hill for the food pairings available that day. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Finding good eats Jul 10, 2009
" Make that potato toss at hanging salami. 938-2633.H H HTo celebrate the storming of the Bastille in Paris to release political prisoners, or simply a great excuse to eat and drink, Valley of the Moon P;tanque Club will host the Grand Concours de P;tanque, which means a p;tanque tournament and picnic on Sunday, July 12, at Depot Park. Visiting chef Christine Piccin will prepare grilled chicken, shrimp and veggies; farmers' market tomato salad; couscous salad; cheese and bread; and peach... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Bastille Day Celebrations at Blanchards Jul 10, 2009
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Lucien Gainsbourg follows in his father’s footsteps Jul 10, 2009
But the fact that Gainsbourg will take the stage at the Beehive on Tuesday, which is Bastille Day, for a Serge Gainsbourg tribute and will sing some of his father s most loved songs is nothing short of miraculous ... I think he s a gifted guy, says Tony Smith, a Berklee instructor and drummer who played in Serge Gainsbourg s band in the 1980s and helped organize the Bastille Day tribute at the Beehive. (Boston Globe)
* COMMUNITY COMPASS: Pigeon Post Jul 7, 2009
France celebrates Bastille Day in Taipei. The Association of French in Taiwan (AFT) is inviting the public to participate in its upcoming Bastille Day Grand Ball on Saturday to celebrate the 320th anniversary of the national holiday ... Bastille Day is Frances most celebrated national holiday, a moment of popular fever where everybody gathers in the streets, AFT chairman Dominique Levy said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Increased Road Security in Provence... Jul 5, 2009
This law enforcement presence will also be reinforced for France's national holiday, Bastille Day on 14th July. In addition to increased checks, from the 4th July speed will be reduced by 30km/h in the Bouches-du-Rh ne on all routes between 6am and 9pm, due to the high levels of ozone pollution. (Suite101.com)
Cotes du Rhone Announces 'Celebrate Summer the French Way' July 4th - 18th Jul 4, 2009
This festive, promotional event will coincide with the American and French days of independence, officially kicking off on July 4th and continuing through Bastille Day to July 18th. (Logo: ). (PR Newswire)
Looking back at his victories Jul 3, 2009
Subplot - After France's Christophe Moreau won the Prologue, countryman Laurent Jalabert further thrilled the French fans with a Bastille Day stage victory plus the King of the Mountains title. The Postal team - Armstrong, Ekimov, Hamilton, Hincapie, Kjaergaard, Vande Velde (abandoned Stage 7), Roberto Heras, Spain; Victor Hugo Pea, Colombia; Jos-Luis Rubiera, Spain. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
In the '80s, MJ was raisin awareness Jul 2, 2009
" See it on youtube, where the Ray Charles version also is playing. As for Mr. Jackson's passing last week, Mr. Vinton was as shocked as the rest of us. Read more about him at . The California Raisins are no longer animated, but do represent the product in print ads, as a mascot and as the World's Largest California Dancing Raisin, created by students at California State University, Fresno. You have to think Mr. Jackson would appreciate the fun. Summer events abound Summer's been turned on... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
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Food and Dining Briefs for July 2 : North County Times - Californian 07-02-2009. Casa de Bandini reopens: Casa de Bandini, the Mexican restaurant that Diane Powers operated in Old Town San Diego for 25 years until she lost her lease four years ago and was forced to close, reopens Thursday in The Forum shopping center in Carlsbad. (North County Times)
Food and Dining Briefs for July 2 Jul 2, 2009
Casa de Bandini reopens: Casa de Bandini, the Mexican restaurant that Diane Powers operated in Old Town San Diego for 25 years until she lost her lease four years ago and was forced to close, reopens Thursday in The Forum shopping center in Carlsbad. Like the old Casa de Bandini (which operated in a historical 1829 adobe in Old Town), the new restaurant features the same colorful decor: Mexican folk art on the walls, festive umbrellas, Zapotec weavings, antiques and a hand-carved stone fountain. (North County Times)
Bulletin Board Jun 30, 2009
BRAINTREE HISTORICAL SOCIETY. July will see three events, 1785 Come Alive Every Saturday, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Homegrown and hearth cooked July 11, at 6 p.m.; Bastille Day Festivities July 18 19, Sounds of Our Past Concert & Picnic Series Thurs July 23, 7 p.m. August: See 1785 Come Alive Every Saturday, 10 a.m. 4 p.m.. EXTRA BASES BASEBALL CLINIC. Braintree American/National Little League Clinic, July 6-10; Aug. 10-14, 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Ages 8-12 at Hollingsworth Park, register at www. (Braintree Forum, MA)
A little bit of Parison Penn Circle Jun 25, 2009
About 14 people already have signed up for the first one, which will include four courses and take place on July 14 in honor of Bastille Day. The events are also a time for Chef Dubs to challenge himself. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Twig Holland: Fairfield's Town Buyer Jun 5, 2009
Her small burg was Frenchtown, which celebrates Bastille Day every year with fireworks and a big party. "It had just 1,400 people when I was growing up and it still has 1,400 people - probably the same ones," she said of the town that she describes as having a lot of Victorian gingerbread homes built in the 1860s. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Two arrested at Thornton bullfight (1668) Jun 2, 2009
" midtowner wrote on Jun 1, 2009 12:29 PM:" I do not celebrate Cinco de Mayo, St. Patrick's Day, St. Bastille Day etc. I do celebrate Independence Day (July 4th), Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Christmas, Easter, President's Day and Labor Day. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
#16 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA May 15, 2009
This year, hold your fire for Bastille Day at the historic Eastern State Penitentiary, then stick around for one of their creepy -- and highly recommended -- tours (July 11). HOT TIP Cheese steaks. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
#15 CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS May 15, 2009
HAPPENINGS Celebrate Bastille Day (July 12) with fresh street food, music and performance in Harvard Square. The Cambridge River Festival celebrates jazz, folk, gospel and world music plus food and crafts from all over the world (June 13) along the Charles River. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Students headed to Europe as student ambassadors May 5, 2009
The two are also looking forward to Bastille Day in France, which will take place while they are there. Williams will also turn 16 while he is gone, celebrating his birthday in another country, away from home. (Boone Today, IA)
Oh me oh Mayo May 5, 2009
The Beehive, known to celebrate everything (including Bastille Day), presents "Mi Casa Bee Casa" in honor of Cinco de Mayo. Gastronomical treats include charred tomatillos, shrimp and chorizo quesadillas, roast pork, grilled mahi mahi tacos, chocolate coconut flan, margaritas, and sangria. (Boston Globe)
Constitution no longer law of the land Apr 28, 2009
" " So when is Bastille day on Wall street. Work is worth what it's worth. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Forbes names Cambridge one of the 'most livable' cities Apr 8, 2009
Mark Thomson Hundreds of people packed Holyoke Street during the Bastille Day festival in Harvard Square on July 13, 2008. By Staff reports Wicked Local Cambridge Posted Apr 07, 2009 @ 08:24 AM Last update Apr 07, 2009 @ 05:44 PM. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Lehtonen update Apr 1, 2009
If by Bastille Day, (July 14th, for those unfamiliar with French History,) Kovalchuk is un-signed and/or un-approached for contract negotiations, we ll know things aren t going well and probably won t end well. No matter when Kovalchuk leaves Atlanta, it will be a sad day. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Shamrock diaries Mar 16, 2009
Imagine President Obama travelling to Buckingham Palace on 4 July, Independence Day, to present the Queen with a bald eagle or French President Sarkozy visiting Washington DC on Bastille Day, 14 July, to present the US President with a cockerel. But for decades now every Irish prime minister has made the yearly pilgrimage to the White House to get a few minutes with the most powerful man in the world and bend his ear either on Northern Ireland's Troubles or other matters such as American... (BBC News -- UK)
Jennifer Barnhill: Biggest social gap is between rich and poor Feb 28, 2009
They have national health care, a 35-hour work week, and they even got a holiday called Bastille Day out of it. The Daily World. (Medfield Press, MA)
Droll, and on a roll Feb 17, 2009
By his recollection, Martin's inaugural stand-up turn occurred on July 14, 1997 Bastille Day, as it turned out. It seemed like a good omen, I think, if you're French and you don't like fascism and you like comedy. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Google marks Charles Darwin anniversary with special logo Feb 13, 2009
The first Google anniversary logo appeared on July 14, 2000, at the request of Google s co-founders, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, to mark Bastille Day. Since then, Hwang has sketched hundreds of logos to mark events such as Christmas, Halloween, and Thanksgiving, as well as the birthdays of artist Piet Mondrian and Nelson Mandela. (Telegraph.co.uk)
