Podcast appearances and mentions of paris metro

This week we hear about how the unpopular President Emmanuel Macron plans to box himself out of a corner into the centre of the ring and if he's actually going to hold any of his much talked about referendums.We'll also find out about France's urban rodeos and why they are so popular but also so dangerous.We'll hear why the scandalous Dreyfus affair is such a key moment in French history, and why the impact is still being felt today.We'll explain why we shouldn't complain too much about all the bureaucracy in France and the little known rules around what you can bring on the Paris Metro - plants, dogs, suitcases… we've cleared it all for you so you don't get fined.Host Ben McPartland is joined by the team at The Local France Emma Pearson, Gen Mansfield and John Lichfield.Further reading:Macron backs holding referendums on French social and economic reformsWhat are France's 'urban rodeos'?French lawmakers want Dreyfus promoted 130 years after scandalOPINION: Let's stop complaining, French bureaucracy really isn't that badParis woman fined €150 for taking 'too large' plant on the MetroSuitcases, pets and DIY equipment - what can you take on the Paris Metro? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paris Macaron Class: vi.me/mTi2CBespoke Family Tours of Paris with Zoe at The Petit Guide (we did the Montmartre tour)Photo shoot: Flytographer! If you've never used them before, use my link to get $25 off your first photo shoot! In this episode, we're sharing how we took our family of 5 to Paris using travel points, showing how we explored Paris while staying at the Hyatt Regency Paris E'toile with Eiffel Tower views. We break down exactly how we managed hotel accommodations, transportation, dining and activities for three kids in one of Europe's most beautiful cities.• Using 85,000 airline points to fly all five family members to Paris• Navigating European hotel room limitations with connecting rooms for families• Taking advantage of Club Lounge access at Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile• Using the Paris Metro system with kids – surprisingly easy with navigation apps• Participating in kid-friendly activities like The Petite Guide tour of Montmartre• Taking a macaroon-making class where kids got hands-on experience• Visiting the Louvre Museum and seeing Napoleon's apartments• Enjoying the Tuileries Gardens with playground, trampolines and carousel• Finding family-friendly dining at Le Relais de L'Entrecôte and Brasserie de Louvre• Experiencing unexpected kindness from strangers on the MetroIf you enjoyed hearing about our Paris adventures, please share this episode with a friend who might be planning their own family trip!

Parisians go about the daily grind just like any other urban denizens. In Paris specifically, the expression metro-boulot-dodo – metro, work, sleep – is used to evoke the somewhat mind-numbing nature of that day-to-day. Author Andrew Martin's Metropolitain: An Ode to the Paris Metro delves into the reality of Paris' métropolitan, from its beginnings as an echo of London's Underground to a social and aesthetic touchstone of the City of Light. Join us on Patreon: patreon.com/parisundergroundradio Find Us OnlineWebsite: https://www.parisundergroundradio.com/navigatingthefrenchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/parisundergroundradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/parisundergroundradio/Credits Host: Emily Monaco. @Emily_in_France; Website: http://www.tomatokumato.com and http://www.emilymmonaco.comProducer: Jennifer Geraghty. @jennyphoria; Website: http://jennyphoria.comMusic Credits Édith Piaf - La Vie en Rose (DeliFB Lofi Remix) 

L'exploitant du métro de Paris s'est excusé mercredi après que des centaines de passagers sur plusieurs lignes ont été bloqués sous terre dans des températures étouffantes et en pleine heure de pointe.Traduction :The operator of the Paris metro system apologised on Wednesday after hundreds of passengers on multiple lines were blocked underground in stifling temperatures and at the height of rush hour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1869, a crew secretly dug a tunnel under Broadway in Manhattan. That tunnel became a huge attraction that proved scientific potential, supporting Civil War orphans, and eventually fell into disrepair. On this episode, we discuss the First New York City Subway and its creator, Alfred Ely Beach, who was one of those few-and-far-between Good Dudes of History. We also find some great birds and a truly magnificent Garf in the MouthGarf Report. And you better believe we play I See What You Did There.Sources:https://www.nyhistory.org/blogs/beach-pneumatic-transit-the-1870-subway-that-could-have-beenhttps://blog.mcny.org/2012/09/18/the-beach-pneumatic-transit-company-just-a-bunch-of-hot-air/https://untappedcities.com/2020/04/20/nycs-first-subway-a-one-block-pneumatic-tunnel-below-broadway/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Ely_BeachTurkish Garfield!Fish Tube!Please give us a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts! Want to ask us a question? Talk to us! Email debutbuddies@gmail.comListen to Kelly and Chelsea's awesome horror movie podcast, Never Show the Monster.Get some sci-fi from Spaceboy Books.Get down with Michael J. O'Connor's music!Next time: First Levi's Jeans

L'exploitant du métro de Paris s'est excusé mercredi après que des centaines de passagers sur plusieurs lignes ont été bloqués sous terre dans des températures étouffantes et en pleine heure de pointe.Traduction :The operator of the Paris metro system apologised on Wednesday after hundreds of passengers on multiple lines were blocked underground in stifling temperatures and at the height of rush hour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Austrian elections, a pyrrhic victory for the SPD in Brandenburg, France's new government, Oslo Innovation Week. Also: Croatia's bid to reverse its youth exodus, sun, sea and sustainable tourism, all aboard the newly extended Paris metro, and forbidden sounds: a world first for Spain's Thyssen-Bornemisza museum.

In this episode, join us for an inspiring conversation with Marvin Parks, a multifaceted artist who has captivated audiences with his soulful voice, comedic flair, and unwavering commitment to community outreach. Marvin shares his journey from an aspiring jazz singer to a performer who connects with people in the Paris Metro, blending jazz, humor, and personal stories to build a unique brand. Discover how Marvin turned street performances into meaningful engagements, and learn about his dedication to creating his own platform. No matter where you are in your artistic journey, Marvin's story will inspire you to pursue your art on your own terms and to believe in the transformative power of community.RESOURCES :Discography:Marvin ParksThe Very Thought of You(2012)Self-releasedThe Rongetz ProjectBrooklyn Butterfly Sessions(2012)Heavenly Sweetness Nicola ConteFree Souls(2014)Schema Records Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JazzduMétroMediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazzdumetro.media/and https://www.instagram.com/pupdumetro/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jdm_mediaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6M1xcnsqPHglzcyYgK09hC?si=WX6_t8tMQ6SIJFQZefnpawIf you are enjoying the podcast, I think you'll enjoy my Mic Masters Newsletter. Get weekly insights, mindset changes, useable information and so much more for professional and aspiring singers. Join today.Musically,Monique

In this podcast Chris and Sue compare their favourite underground systems; London and Paris. Sue loves the London underground whereas Chris is a fan of the Paris metro. Why, Why, Why ??? Listen as they attempt to prove which one is the best with the most interesting facts Google could provide ! Be ready for the challenge of numbers as they try to show off their knowledge of the underground systems and try to catch each other out with tricky questions! .

Sinéad's brother, John, isn't impressed by the new waxwork of Sinéad O'Connor.# Ann wants to hear the Artane Band when they appear at matches shown live on television. Lar thinks installing CCTV in taxis is unnecessary. Kevin was caught out by an official-looking person in the Paris Metro.

Today I talked about the Paris metro tickets, my upcoming shows and tear-proof cream

Fluent Fiction - French: Navigating the Paris Metro: A Tale of Courage and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/navigating-the-paris-metro-a-tale-of-courage-and-friendship Story Transcript:Fr: Personnages : Sophie et Pierre.En: Characters: Sophie and Pierre.Fr: Lieu : Paris.En: Location: Paris.Fr: C'est une belle journée.En: It's a beautiful day.Fr: Dans une petite maison près de la Seine, Sophie et Pierre se préparent.En: In a small house near the Seine, Sophie and Pierre are getting ready.Fr: Ils ont un plan.En: They have a plan.Fr: Le métro !En: The metro!Fr: Il faut le prendre.En: They must take it.Fr: Il est grand et labyrinthe, le métro de Paris.En: The Paris metro is large and labyrinthine.Fr: Mais Sophie et Pierre sont courageux.En: But Sophie and Pierre are brave.Fr: Ils prennent une carte et leur courage à deux mains.En: They take a map and hold onto their courage.Fr: Leur mission ?En: Their mission?Fr: Traverser Paris sans se perdre.En: To cross Paris without getting lost.Fr: Première station : Bastille.En: First stop: Bastille.Fr: Sophie tient la carte.En: Sophie holds the map.Fr: Pierre a les tickets.En: Pierre has the tickets.Fr: Ils descendent sous terre.En: They go underground.Fr: C'est immense et un peu bruyant.En: It's vast and a bit noisy.Fr: Les gens courent dans tous les sens.En: People are running in all directions.Fr: Sophie et Pierre sont un petit peu perdus, mais ils ne renoncent pas.En: Sophie and Pierre are a little lost, but they don't give up.Fr: Deuxième station : République.En: Second stop: République.Fr: Pierre regarde la carte.En: Pierre looks at the map.Fr: Sophie vérifie les tickets.En: Sophie checks the tickets.Fr: Les gens vont et viennent, vite, très vite.En: People come and go, quickly, very quickly.Fr: Sophie et Pierre ont un moment de doute, mais ils continuent.En: Sophie and Pierre have a moment of doubt, but they push on.Fr: Ils traversent les stations : Strasbourg Saint-Denis, Gare de l'Est, Gare du Nord.En: They pass through the stations: Strasbourg Saint-Denis, Gare de l'Est, Gare du Nord.Fr: Tout se ressemble, c'est un peu confus.En: Everything looks the same, it's a bit confusing.Fr: Sophie et Pierre sont un peu plus perdus.En: Sophie and Pierre are a bit more lost.Fr: Mais ils ne paniquent pas, ils gardent leur calme.En: But they don't panic, they stay calm.Fr: Troisième station : Abbesses.En: Third stop: Abbesses.Fr: C'est haut, très haut.En: It's high, very high.Fr: Sophie et Pierre doivent monter beaucoup d'escaliers.En: Sophie and Pierre have to climb many stairs.Fr: Ils sont fatigués mais ils ne s'arrêtent pas.En: They are tired but they don't stop.Fr: Ils sont déterminés à finir leur mission.En: They are determined to complete their mission.Fr: Enfin, la dernière station : pigalle.En: Finally, the last stop: Pigalle.Fr: Ils sont arrivés.En: They have arrived.Fr: Sophie et Pierre sont heureux.En: Sophie and Pierre are happy.Fr: Ils ont réussi, ils n'ont pas été perdus trop longtemps.En: They have succeeded, they weren't lost for too long.Fr: Ils se sont aidés, ils ont travaillé ensemble.En: They helped each other, they worked together.Fr: Sophie et Pierre sont courageux.En: Sophie and Pierre are brave.Fr: Ils n'ont pas peur du grand métro de Paris.En: They are not afraid of the large Paris metro.Fr: Ils savent maintenant qu'ils peuvent faire face à tout, qu'ils peuvent se retrouver même à travers un labyrinthe.En: They now know they can face anything, that they can find each other even through a labyrinth.Fr: C'est la fin de leur aventure à Paris pour aujourd'hui.En: This is the end of their adventure in Paris for today.Fr: Ils rentrent chez eux, satisfaits et fiers.En: They return home, satisfied and proud.Fr: Leur mission est réussie.En: Their mission is accomplished.Fr: C'était une belle journée.En: It was a beautiful day.Fr: Sophie et Pierre ont appris beaucoup de choses.En: Sophie and Pierre learned a lot of things.Fr: Surtout, ils ont appris qu'ils pouvaient faire face à tout, ensemble.En: Above all, they learned they can face anything, together.Fr: C'est ainsi que Sophie et Pierre ont traversé le métro de Paris.En: This is how Sophie and Pierre crossed the Paris metro.Fr: Ils n'oublieront jamais cette aventure.En: They will never forget this adventure.Fr: Cette expérience renforcera leur amitié.En: This experience will strengthen their friendship.Fr: Le métro de Paris est certes un labyrinthe, mais c'est surtout un lieu d'aventure pour ceux qui ont le courage de le braver.En: The Paris metro is indeed a labyrinth, but above all, it is a place of adventure for those who have the courage to brave it. Vocabulary Words:Characters: PersonnagesLocation: LieuParis: ParisBeautiful: BelleDay: JournéeMap: CarteCourage: CourageMission: MissionCross: TraverserLost: PerduTickets: TicketsUnderground: Sous terreVast: ImmenseNoisy: BruyantRunning: CourirDoubt: DouteStations: StationsConfusing: ConfusHigh: HautStairs: EscaliersTired: FatiguéArrived: ArrivésHappy: HeureuxSucceeded: RéussiHelped: AidésBrave: CourageuxLearned: ApprisAdventure: AventureStrengthens: RenforceFriendship: Amitié

Do you know how to make your way around Paris? Yannick Champion-Osselin presents your guide for metros, trains, buses and ticket inspectors in and around the region of Paris. For up-to-date timetables and maps on your phone to get around Paris, visit the RATP website or download Citymapper here.

Among the many changes wrought by WW1 was an irrevocable change in the status of women. “Munitions girls”, women running the Paris Metro and the buses in London, policewomen and auxilaries. We conclude with some notes on a conscription crisis in Canada that also played a role in women getting the vote.

Fluent Fiction - French: Navigating the Paris Metro: A Night of Comical Wandering Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/navigating-the-paris-metro-a-night-of-comical-wandering Story Transcript:Fr: Les lampes au néon du métro parisien brillaient timidement à travers l'air chargé et humide.En: The neon lights of the Paris metro shone timidly through the charged and humid air.Fr: Camille, Antoine et Sophie, trois amis originaires de Montréal, étaient debout sur le quai, le plan du métro déplié devant eux.En: Camille, Antoine, and Sophie, three friends from Montreal, stood on the platform, the metro map unfolded before them.Fr: L'étrange méli-mélo de lignes colorées, de noms exotiques de stations et de règles vaguement traduites les laissait perplexes.En: The strange jumble of colorful lines, exotic station names, and vaguely translated rules left them perplexed.Fr: "Je crois que nous sommes perdus," admit Sophie, les sourcils froncés en scrutant la carte.En: "I think we're lost," Sophie admitted, frowning as she studied the map.Fr: "Maybe," dit Antoine en riant, sa bonne humeur inébranlable malgré leur situation.En: "Maybe," Antoine said, laughing, his unwavering good mood despite their situation.Fr: Camille, un peu plus nerveuse, ne répondit pas.En: Camille, a bit more nervous, didn't reply.Fr: Elle était trop occupée à essayer de croiser les informations de leur carte avec les signes qui se trouvaient dans la station.En: She was too busy trying to match the information on their map with the signs in the station.Fr: Un haut-parleur crachota un message en français rapide, faisant grimacer les trois amis.En: A speaker crackled with a message in rapid French, making the three friends grimace.Fr: Ils ne comprenaient pas un seul mot.En: They didn't understand a single word.Fr: Ils avaient des notions de français, mais le débit rapide et le fort accent parisien les rendait perdus.En: They had a basic understanding of French, but the fast pace and strong Parisian accent left them bewildered.Fr: La majesté et l'énergie de la ville de Paris, avec ses rues pavées bordées de boulangeries et ses grands monuments historiques, semble soudain un peu moins charmante, et un peu plus intimidante.En: The majesty and energy of the city of Paris, with its cobblestone streets lined with bakeries and grand historical monuments, suddenly seemed a little less charming and a bit more intimidating.Fr: Soudain, un homme à la barbe grise approcha.En: Suddenly, a man with a gray beard approached.Fr: "Perdu ?En: "Lost?"Fr: " demanda-t-il en anglais avec un accent français distinct.En: he asked in English with a distinct French accent.Fr: Les trois amis hochèrent la tête, soulagés.En: The three friends nodded, relieved.Fr: Il les aida à comprendre le réseau complexe du métro parisien, leur montrant la direction à prendre.En: He helped them understand the intricate Paris metro system, showing them which direction to take.Fr: "Mais attention," a-t-il prévenu, "le dernier métro est à minuit.En: "But be careful," he warned, "the last metro is at midnight."Fr: " Camille regarda sa montre.En: Camille glanced at her watch.Fr: Il était déjà 23h30.En: It was already 11:30 PM.Fr: Les trois amis ont couru, en suivant les instructions de l'homme.En: The three friends ran, following the man's instructions.Fr: Ils montèrent et descendirent des escaliers, tournèrent à droite, à gauche, encore à droite.En: They went up and down stairs, turned right, left, then right again.Fr: Enfin, ils virent le signe indicateur de leur ligne!En: Finally, they saw the indicator sign for their line!Fr: Ils filèrent vers le quai qui semblait désert.En: They hurried to the seemingly deserted platform.Fr: Le métro était là, prêt à partir.En: The metro was there, ready to depart.Fr: Ils se précipitèrent à l'intérieur juste à temps.En: They rushed inside just in time.Fr: Leurs cœurs battaient fort dans la voiture presque vide.En: Their hearts raced in the almost empty car.Fr: Une fois assis, ils se regardèrent et éclatèrent de rire.En: Once seated, they looked at each other and burst into laughter.Fr: Ils avaient réussi!En: They had made it!Fr: Ils avaient navigué dans le métro parisien sans parler français.En: They had navigated the Paris metro without speaking French.Fr: Et malgré leur aventure mouvementée, ils réfléchirent aux souvenirs amusants qu'ils avaient créés.En: And despite their eventful adventure, they reflected on the amusing memories they had created.Fr: Ils étaient arrivés à leur destination sans un mot de français, juste à temps pour le dernier métro.En: They had arrived at their destination without a word of French, just in time for the last metro.Fr: Ils sortirent du wagon, souriant à la lune brillant au-dessus de la merveilleuse ville de Paris, content de leur petite aventure.En: They stepped off the train, smiling at the moon shining above the wonderful city of Paris, content with their little adventure.Fr: Le silence nocturne enveloppait la Ville Lumière, tandis que trois amis épuisés, mais heureux, continuaient à explorer les merveilleuses surprises que cette ville avait à offrir.En: The nocturnal silence enveloped the City of Light, as three exhausted but happy friends continued to explore the wonderful surprises that this city had to offer. Vocabulary Words:neon lights: les lampes au néonParis metro: métro parisienCamille: CamilleAntoine: AntoineSophie: SophieMontreal: Montréalplatform: quaimetro map: plan du métrostrange: étrangeperplexed: perplexeslost: perdustudy: étudierlaughing: riantnervous: nerveusereply: répondrespeaker: haut-parleurmessage: messageunderstand: comprendredirection: directioncareful: attentionmidnight: minuitwatch: montreplatform: quaideserted: désertdepart: partirinside: à l'intérieurlaughter: rirearrived: arrivésdestination: destinationhappy: heureux

Fluent Fiction - French: Navigating the Paris Metro: Lessons in Tenacity and Unexpected Encounters Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/navigating-the-paris-metro-lessons-in-tenacity-and-unexpected-encounters Story Transcript:Fr: Dans la ville lumière, Paris, il y avait un homme nommé François.En: In the city of lights, Paris, there was a man named François.Fr: Un jour, il décide de visiter la ville en utilisant le métro.En: One day, he decided to explore the city using the metro.Fr: François n'avait jamais pris le métro auparavant.En: François had never taken the metro before.Fr: Il se tenait là, devant un grand plan du métro, confus.En: He stood there, in front of a large metro map, feeling confused.Fr: Le métro à Paris est comme une toile d'araignée, avec ses multiples lignes colorées.En: The metro in Paris is like a spider's web, with its multiple colorful lines.Fr: François regarde le plan, tente de comprendre, mais finit toujours par prendre le mauvais train.En: François looked at the map, tried to understand, but always ended up taking the wrong train.Fr: Chaque fois, il se retrouve dans un quartier inexploré, inattendu.En: Each time, he found himself in an unexplored, unexpected neighborhood.Fr: La première fois, il atterrit à Montmartre, là où les rues sont pavées et les escaliers en spirale mènent à la magnifique basilique du Sacré-Cœur.En: The first time, he ended up in Montmartre, where the streets are paved and spiral staircases lead to the magnificent Sacré-Cœur basilica.Fr: Ensuite, au lieu de retourner à la station de métro, il se retrouve à la station Oberkampf, un quartier branché, rempli de bars et de cafés.En: Then, instead of returning to the metro station, he found himself at Oberkampf station, a trendy area filled with bars and cafés.Fr: François était frustré, mais il ne se décourageait pas.En: François was frustrated, but he didn't give up.Fr: Il voulait apprendre à naviguer dans ce labyrinthe souterrain.En: He wanted to learn how to navigate this underground labyrinth.Fr: Il a commencé à noter les noms des stations, à comprendre comment changer de ligne, et même à se souvenir des couleurs des différentes lignes de métro.En: He started noting down the names of stations, understanding how to transfer between lines, and even memorizing the colors of the different metro lines.Fr: Un jour, alors qu'il tentait une fois de plus de trouver le bon train, une voix derrière lui a dit : "Vous avez l'air perdu.En: One day, as he once again tried to find the right train, a voice behind him said, "You look lost.Fr: Puis-je vous aider ?En: Can I help you?"Fr: " C'était une vieille dame, avec un sourire chaleureux.En: It was an old lady with a warm smile.Fr: Elle s'appelait Madame Dupont.En: Her name was Madame Dupont.Fr: Madame Dupont était une habituée du métro parisien.En: Madame Dupont was a regular metro commuter in Paris.Fr: Elle a pris François sous son aile et lui a montré comment lire le plan du métro.En: She took François under her wing and showed him how to read the metro map.Fr: Elle l'a emmené dans plusieurs rames, lui montrant comment identifier les bonnes stations pour transférer d'un train à l'autre.En: She took him on several rides, showing him how to identify the right stations for transferring from one train to another.Fr: Avec l'aide de Madame Dupont, François a commencé à comprendre le système.En: With Madame Dupont's help, François started to understand the system.Fr: Il a appris à suivre les signes et les cabines de billets, à reconnaître les stations importantes et à comprendre les cartes.En: He learned to follow the signs and ticket booths, recognize important stations, and understand the maps.Fr: François était désormais capable de se déplacer facilement dans le métro parisien.En: François was now able to navigate the Paris metro easily.Fr: Il a commencé à ressentir de la joie chaque fois qu'il arrivait à la bonne destination.En: He started feeling joy whenever he arrived at the correct destination.Fr: Dans le dédale du métro parisien, François a trouvé un ami en Madame Dupont, et plus que cela, une certaine indépendance.En: In the maze of the Paris metro, François found a friend in Madame Dupont, and more than that, a sense of independence.Fr: Même s'il s'était égaré de nombreuses fois, il avait réussi à trouver son chemin.En: Even though he had gotten lost many times, he had managed to find his way.Fr: Grâce à cette expérience, François a non seulement appris à naviguer dans le métro parisien, mais il est également devenu plus confiant et déterminé.En: Thanks to this experience, François not only learned how to navigate the Paris metro, but he also became more confident and determined.Fr: L'histoire de François prouve qu'il ne faut pas avoir peur de faire des erreurs.En: François' story proves that we should not be afraid to make mistakes.Fr: Elles sont des étapes essentielles dans l'apprentissage et peuvent nous mener vers des rencontres inattendues.En: They are essential steps in learning and can lead us to unexpected encounters.Fr: Paris avait été l'arène de son défi, le métro son ennemi retors, mais grâce à sa ténacité, François avait triomphé.En: Paris had been the arena of his challenge, the metro his cunning enemy, but thanks to his tenacity, François had triumphed.Fr: Une histoire simple, mais remplie de leçons, comme ces lignes de métro tordues sur la carte, pleines de possibilités, reliant les personnes, les lieux et les expériences pour finalement arriver à destination.En: A simple story, yet filled with lessons, like those twisted metro lines on the map, full of possibilities, connecting people, places, and experiences to ultimately reach the destination. Vocabulary Words:lights: lumièreman: hommenamed: nommémetro: métroexplore: visitercity: villetaking: prenantbefore: auparavantlarge: grandmap: planconfused: confusspider's: de l'araignéeweb: toilecolorful: coloréestried: essayéunderstand: comprendreended: terminéunexplored: inexploréneighborhood: quartierpaved: pavéesspiral: spiralestaircases: escalierslead: mènentmagnificent: magnifiquebasilica: basiliquereturning: revenirtrendy: branchébars: barescafés: cafésfrustrated: frustré

The second episode of Daryl Dixon offered up one of the best zombocalypse sequences in years with some chaos on the Paris Metro. What a treat! Come hang with Stuart and H.A. Conrad as they chat about "Allouette" on Reanimated. 

Fluent Fiction - French: Navigating Paris Metro: An Unexpected Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/navigating-paris-metro-an-unexpected-adventure Story Transcript:Fr: Dans les rues animées de Paris, Olivier, Camille et Léa se retrouvèrent devant la bouche de métro, prêts à commencer leur journée d'aventure dans la Ville Lumière.En: In the busy streets of Paris, Olivier, Camille and Léa found themselves in front of the metro entrance, ready to start their day of adventure in the City of Lights.Fr: Tous les trois avaient hâte de découvrir les trésors cachés de cette magnifique métropole.En: All three were eager to discover the hidden treasures of this magnificent metropolis.Fr: Mais avant de pouvoir explorer, ils devaient d'abord se débrouiller avec le dédale complexe du métro parisien.En: But before they could explore, they first had to navigate the complex maze of the Paris metro.Fr: Olivier, qui était chargé de l'itinéraire, ouvrit son application de navigation sur son téléphone.En: Olivier, who was in charge of the route, opened his navigation application on his phone.Fr: "Ne vous inquiétez pas, mes amis !En: "Don't worry, my friends!Fr: Je vous guiderai à travers les méandres souterrains de la ville", s'exclama-t-il avec confiance.En: I will guide you through the underground twists and turns of the city," he exclaimed confidently.Fr: Avec un sourire, ils descendirent les escaliers et se mêlèrent à la foule pressée de voyageurs.En: With a smile, they descended the stairs and mingled with the hurried crowd of travelers.Fr: Le premier arrêt sur leur liste était la célèbre Tour Eiffel.En: The first stop on their list was the famous Eiffel Tower.Fr: Après quelques minutes dans le métro, ils réalisèrent qu'ils avaient pris la mauvaise direction.En: After a few minutes on the subway, they realized they had taken the wrong direction.Fr: Au lieu d'arriver à la Tour Eiffel, ils se retrouvèrent dans un quartier éloigné de Paris, rempli de petites boutiques et de jolies ruelles pavées.En: Instead of arriving at the Eiffel Tower, they found themselves in a remote area of Paris, filled with small shops and pretty cobblestone streets.Fr: Au lieu de se chagriner, ils décidèrent de profiter de cet imprévu et se lancèrent dans une exploration de leur nouvel environnement.En: Instead of being upset, they decided to take advantage of this unexpected event and embarked on an exploration of their new environment.Fr: Ils goûtèrent des pâtisseries délicieuses dans une boulangerie charmante et découvrirent de petites galeries d'art aux œuvres étonnantes.En: They tasted delicious pastries in a charming bakery and discovered small art galleries with astonishing works.Fr: Même si ce n'était pas leur destination initiale, ils s'amusaient et riaient tout en créant des souvenirs inoubliables.En: Even though it wasn't their original destination, they had fun and laughed while creating unforgettable memories.Fr: Après avoir exploré le quartier, ils décidèrent de reprendre le métro pour essayer de retrouver leur chemin vers la Tour Eiffel.En: After exploring the neighborhood, they decided to take the metro again to try to find their way back to the Eiffel Tower.Fr: Mais, comme par magie, ils se trompèrent à nouveau et se retrouvèrent cette fois-ci devant un immense parc verdoyant.En: But, as if by magic, they were wrong again and this time found themselves in front of a huge green park.Fr: Ils réalisaient qu'ils étaient à la Porte de Versailles, un endroit totalement différent.En: They realized they were at the Porte de Versailles, a totally different place.Fr: Bien qu'ils fussent un peu désorientés, Olivier, Camille et Léa restèrent positifs.En: Although they were a little disoriented, Olivier, Camille and Léa remained positive.Fr: Après tout, ils étaient en train de découvrir des parties de Paris qu'ils n'avaient jamais imaginées auparavant.En: After all, they were discovering parts of Paris they had never imagined before.Fr: Ils se promenèrent dans le parc, profitant du soleil et de l'atmosphère paisible qui régnait.En: They strolled through the park, enjoying the sunshine and peaceful atmosphere.Fr: Ils s'amusèrent à nourrir les canards dans l'étang et à jouer au frisbee sur l'herbe douce.En: They had fun feeding the ducks in the pond and playing Frisbee on the soft grass.Fr: La journée passait rapidement et le soleil commençait à se coucher.En: The day passed quickly and the sun began to set.Fr: Mais nos aventuriers étaient encore déterminés à atteindre la Tour Eiffel avant la fin de leur journée.En: But our adventurers were still determined to reach the Eiffel Tower before the end of their day.Fr: Ils reprirent le métro une fois de plus, cette fois-ci en vérifiant attentivement les panneaux et en demandant des directions aux autres voyageurs.En: They took the subway once more, this time carefully checking the signs and asking other travelers for directions.Fr: Enfin, après plusieurs erreurs de parcours, de fou-rires partagés et de rencontres amicales, Olivier, Camille et Léa sortirent du métro et levèrent les yeux pour admirer la majestueuse Tour Eiffel qui s'illuminait contre le ciel nocturne.En: Finally, after several missteps, shared laughs and friendly encounters, Olivier, Camille and Léa exited the metro and looked up to admire the majestic Eiffel Tower which lit up against the night sky.Fr: Leurs visages s'illuminèrent de joie et de satisfaction.En: Their faces lit up with joy and satisfaction.Fr: Ils l'avaient fait !En: They had done it!Fr: Assis sur l'herbe, ils regardèrent le spectacle lumineux devant eux.En: Sitting on the grass, they looked at the light show before them.Fr: Les lumières scintillantes de la Tour Eiffel semblaient danser dans la nuit, créant une ambiance magique.En: The twinkling lights of the Eiffel Tower seemed to dance in the night, creating a magical ambiance.Fr: Ils se sentaient épuisés mais heureux, sachant qu'ils avaient surmonté tous les obstacles pour atteindre leur destination finale.En: They felt exhausted but happy, knowing that they had overcome all obstacles to reach their final destination.Fr: Finalement, Olivier, Camille et Léa se serrèrent dans une étreinte chaleureuse et partagèrent un dernier éclat de rire.En: Finally, Olivier, Camille and Léa hugged each other in a warm embrace and shared a last burst of laughter.Fr: Ils avaient peut-être pris tous les mauvais trains, s'étaient perdus dans des endroits inattendus, mais ils avaient surtout créé des souvenirs indélébiles et renforcé leur amitié.En: They may have taken all the wrong trains, gotten lost in unexpected places, but above all they had created indelible memories and strengthened their friendship.Fr: Et ainsi, leur aventure dans le métro parisien se termina d'une manière qui dépassait toutes leurs attentes.En: And so, their adventure in the Paris metro ended in a way that exceeded all their expectations.Fr: Ils étaient prêts maintenant à affronter d'autres aventures ensemble, avec la conviction qu'une erreur peut parfois mener à des moments inoubliables.En: They were now ready to face other adventures together, with the conviction that a mistake can sometimes lead to unforgettable moments.Fr: Alors, avec cette leçon apprise, nos amis se levèrent et se dirigèrent vers la prochaine étape de leur voyage, prêts à embrasser tout ce que Paris avait encore à leur offrir.En: So, with this lesson learned, our friends stood up and headed to the next leg of their journey, ready to embrace all that Paris still had to offer them. Vocabulary Words:Paris: ParisOlivier: OlivierCamille: CamilleLéa: Léametro: métroadventure: aventurediscover: découvrirtreasures: trésorsmetropolis: métropolenavigate: se débrouillermaze: dédaleapplication: applicationphone: téléphoneguide: guidertwists and turns: méandresstairs: escalierscrowd: foulesubway: métroremote: éloignéshops: boutiquescobblestone streets: ruelles pavéesunexpected event: imprévuexploration: explorationpastries: pâtisseriesbakery: boulangerieart galleries: galeries d'artastonishing works: œuvres étonnantesdestination: destinationgreen park: parc verdoyant

G is for Guimard - Hector Guimard that is. He is the architect behind the iconic Paris Metro entrances, several Art Nouveau buildings in Paris, and some very beautiful furniture and decorations in museum displays around the world.  But what is Art Nouveau? Who was Guimard, really, and why was his work so important? Where can you find it in Paris? And what's his legacy? All those questions are answered in this episode, with help from tour guide Boris Petrovic from Paris in Person (find his Art Nouveau tour here), from Paris head auctioneer Chrisophe Lucien, and from Julie Treumann of the Driehaus Museum in Chicago.  Do you like this podcast? Become a Patreon member of The Earful Tower here to support this show and get extras. The music in this episode is from Pres Maxson. Lastly, book a walking tour of Paris, or indeed the Louvre, via our official website The Earful Tower.

L'exploitant du métro de Paris s'est excusé mercredi après que des centaines de passagers sur plusieurs lignes ont été bloqués sous terre dans des températures étouffantes et en pleine heure de pointe.Traduction :The operator of the Paris metro system apologised on Wednesday after hundreds of passengers on multiple lines were blocked underground in stifling temperatures and at the height of rush hour. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

L'exploitant du métro de Paris s'est excusé mercredi après que des centaines de passagers sur plusieurs lignes ont été bloqués sous terre dans des températures étouffantes et en pleine heure de pointe. Traduction : The operator of the Paris metro system apologised on Wednesday after hundreds of passengers on multiple lines were blocked underground in stifling temperatures and at the height of rush hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16th: Laetitia Toureaux Found Dead (1937) Sometimes even the most mild mannered people have a deadly secret. On May 16th 1937 a young woman was found dead inside the Paris Metro in a case that only got more and more juicy as the victim's clever lies were peeled back for all the world to see. Secrets that also kept her case from ever being truly solved.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Laetitia_Toureaux, https://eholgersson.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/laetitia-toureaux-main-study.pdf, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0097155803014001004?journalCode=frca, https://www.bestfranceforever.com/the-double-life-of-laetitia-toureaux/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-double-life-of-laetitia-toureaux

Bonjour! Today's writer's podcast is all about the City of Lights: Paris, France. We were lucky to spend more than a week discovering the wonders of Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées, and a thousand places in between. From the Paris Metro to a famous graveyard. We walked along the Seine and took a long boat ride on the Seine, yet we barely scratch the surface of this wonderous city. From a writer's POV, we learned about communication gaps, French culture and history, and whether there was any truth to certain French stereotypes. Plus we visited Victor Hugo's bedroom and Oscar Wilde's tomb. Have a listen and check us out at www.carsonhume.com TIA! LYL! Some of the places we visited: Musée Marmottan Monet https://www.marmottan.fr/en/ Musée National Picasso-Paris https://www.museepicassoparis.fr/en/home-page Victor Hugo House https://www.maisonsvictorhugo.paris.fr/en Musée Carnavalet (History of Paris) https://www.carnavalet.paris.fr/ Musée des Arts et Métiers (Arts and Crafts) https://www.arts-et-metiers.net/ Père-Lachaise cemetery https://en.parisinfo.com/discovering-paris/walks-in-paris/unusual-stroll-cemetery-pere-lachaise

Wendell Steavenson is the author of the novel Margot, available from W.W. Norton & Co. It is the official February pick of the TNB Book Club. Steavenson, whose writing has appeared in The New Yorker, the Financial Times, and Granta, is the author of the novel Paris Metro and three books of reporting. Born in New York and raised in London, she now lives in France. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Launched in 2011. Books. Literature. Writing. Publishing. Authors. Screenwriters. Etc. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, etc. Subscribe to Brad Listi's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch @otherppl Instagram  YouTube TikTok Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 The Eurotrip continues!  In this episode, I talk about Disneyland, the Paris Metro, and the Catacombs.Pardon my French.To download the episode, Right-Click HERE.To support me on Patreon, click HERE.Logo by Gino "Neurotrip" Moretto.

Korea24 – 2022.12.19. (Monday) News Briefing: North Korea's claims that the MRBM launch it conducted on Sunday was an "important, final phase" test to put a military reconnaissance satellite into space. (Daniel Choy) In-Depth News Analysis : According to a recent report released by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, over 3,300 people died lonely deaths(고독사) in South Korea last year, and this number has been continuously growing. Reporter Seo Ji-eun from the Korea Joongang Daily joins the show to discuss the issue. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. Roh-So-young, the wife of SK Group Chairperson Chey Tae-won, appealed a court's divorce ruling which ordered him to pay 66.5 billion won in property division and an alimony of 100 million won. (노소영 "SK주식 혼인 중 샀다" 665억원 분할 불복 항소) 2. A local court handed down a suspended sentence to a man in his twenties who had been stalking a mother and her ten-year-old son. They were complete strangers. The suspended sentence was because of the man's expression of remorse, and his intellectual disability. (양구서 생면부지 10세 아동과 친모 따라다니며 스토킹한 20대) 3. Trains running on Paris Metro's Line 1 will have announcements warning passengers of pickpockets available in Korean. The S.Korean Embassy in France worked with the operator RATP to have the announcements on when the capital sees a surge in tourists. ("조심하세요"…파리 지하철역서 한국말 방송 나온다, 무슨 내용) Monday Sports Roundup : Sports journalist Yoo Jee-ho from the Yonhap News Agency begins with Argentina’s victory at the Qatar World Cup. He then brings us news of speed skater Kim Min-sun continuing her winning streak and swimmer Hwang Sun-woo defending his title despite an injury. Morning Edition Preview with Katie Suh: In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Hwang Dong-hee writes about the revival of a Joseon Royal Banquet that was held in 1902.

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In the new episode of Talking France, we'll be discussing why storm clouds are gathering over the French parliament and why the next few weeks and months look set to be tempestuous for President Emmanuel Macron and his government. We'll lay out the battles that lie ahead and what's likely to happen.And we'll also hear about yet more of Macron's ministers and advisors landing in hot water and what it could all mean for the president.We'll hear about why French towns are boycotting the world's biggest sporting event, an historic moment for the Paris Metro and we'll bring you the definitive answer to the question: "what is the best part of France's coastline?"We'll also try to answer that age old question of "Whether French workers are the biggest strikers of them all?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Paris Metro, engineered by Fulgence Bienvenüe and inaugurated on 19th July, 1900, was far from a world first: London, Budapest and Vienna had all beaten France in the race to create the next generation of subterranean trains.  However, this didn't stop Parisian anxiety about their new subway. Would the electric lines kill innocent travellers? Would being so close to sewers expose commuters to disease? Would the Metropolitan become a ‘Necropolitan' - a DEATH LINE? In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly consider the rival proposals for aerial rail systems that could have been built instead; explain why it is that you can get phone signal on the Metro, but not the Underground; and explain why classic calligraphy of the station signs was not widely appreciated at the time…  Further Reading: • ‘Secrets of The Paris Metro' (The New York Times, 2000): https://www.nytimes.com/2000/11/19/travel/secrets-of-the-paris-metro.html • ‘Trains, Culture, and Mobility By Benjamin Fraser, Steven D. Spalding' (Lexington Books, 2012): https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Trains_Culture_and_Mobility/fUOY8941RjMC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=necropolitan+paris+metro&pg=PA122&printsec=frontcover • ‘How Has This Century Old Metro Stood The Test of Time? - Extreme Constructions' (Spark, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-gpSw5fVP0 For bonus material and to support the show, visit Patreon.com/Retrospectors We'll be back tomorrow! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts: podfollow.com/Retrospectors The Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill. Theme Music: Pass The Peas. Announcer: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Sophie King. Copyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello! This episode is all about my recent trip to France. I've not long returned from around 10 days going around Annecy, Lyon, and Paris with my friend Laura, and I thought it made sense to do a pod about it. Partly this is because it was my first trip abroad since both Covid and full Brexit had kicked in. And partly because it was an easy episode to do that didn't require any real effort or sourcing contributions, because obviously I didn't record a pod in advance. Topics discussed include: * Hair Dye - I have purple hair again * The background to why I went, and how it's weird two of my good friends have the same birthday * Getting proof of Covid vaccinations, and how we didn't need them in the end * Baguettes for breakfast * Kebabs for dinner * Local food from Lyon and Senegal * I don't like sharing beds * The joys of cheap hotels on the edge of nowhere * Flying in the age of delays, cancellations, and being a third-country national * Bus stations are ugly and unhelpful * The Paris Metro has unhelpfully-named stations * Finding flowers but not water-lilies in Giverny * Getting sunburn in Annecy * French old towns are quite pretty * Loud music in Roman ruins * Cities with rivers running through them * Disused railway lines and gold-covered buildings * A million dead people, but in a good way There are no contributions in this pod, but my friend Laura gets a lot of mentions. A PDF transcript of this episode is available. As always, if you have anything to say about the topic, or indeed about my podcasting in general, leave a comment or let me know. I also have a newsletter with extra content, and where I'll be mentioning future podcast episodes if you want to make your own contribution. I also have a Patreon - if you like what you hear, and want to access exclusive content (or just to show your appreciation), then head on over. Until next time, bye for now. :)

We focus on one of the most iconic features of life in the French capital: not the Eiffel Tower or Notre-Dame Cathedral, but the Paris underground metro network. How has it evolved since it was first inaugurated 120 years ago? And how is it dealing with current challenges like the growing number of commuters, as well as strike action? In this episode of French Connections Plus, Florence Villeminot and Genie Godula take a trip underground to discover the Parisian metro. 

Taki Watanga was conceived on the Paris Metro. A simple conversation that rapidly turned into a dare. “Be brave and take hold of your obvious and quite frankly unique talents”.In 2019 Mark Hedges, the director of London's West End production of Phantom of theOpera, presented a challenge to Chrissy: develop a drag queen persona for cabaret and burlesque shows. She seized the opportunity and immediately began collaborating withhim to create her alter ego: Taki Watanga.To create this unique personality Chrissy would draw on her own fascinating life as a performer, a curious seeker, experienced yoga practitioner and adventures.... Growing up in the aftermath of the civil rights movement, the Atlanta native was immersed in the soulful oratory of the African-American community.Melding that experience with her Scottish and Native American ancestry contributed to her unique cross-cultural perspective. While still a teenager Chrissy earned the opportunity to perform with Robert Shaw and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Leonard Bernstein's Mass.Soon after she moved to Nashville, Tennessee where she was a singer and dancer forOpryland U.S.A. During her residency in the Home of County Music', she recorded background vocals for Grammy-winning country artists Reba McEntire, Tammy Wynette. Through her diverse career, Chrissy continues to delight audiences with her unfettered wit, expressive playfulness, and exuberant personality.https://www.instagram.com/taki_watanga/https://www.facebook.com/christiineflowers.actricevoicetalent/http://www.christine-flowers.com/main.php?ca=10&p=12&tt=teaching&lang=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-flowers-25073311/?originalSubdomain=frhttps://yogaflowerparis.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/Laviecreative)

For Parisians, the metro ticket is a familiar feature, but one that's gradually disappearing. Public transport authorities in the French capital have started withdrawing the books of 10 cardboard metro tickets known as "le carnet". While the physical paper metro ticket that many Parisians are attached to will not vanish overnight, it's a shift towards a more modern and eco-friendly paperless future. It's not the first time the ticket has evolved. In many ways, the history of the metro ticket mirrors evolutions in French history. We take a closer look in this edition of French Connections.

It's new episode time. This week Snyder is out and Rodriguez is in at HBO, Evans raids Netflix, DeVito heads back to Gotham, and The Addams Family has a new Morticia.  We then take a look at some other reboots and remakes that should or possibly shouldn't find their way on to the big and small respectively, before falling down a bit of a rabbit hole and finding ourselves in the maze-like wonderment of the Paris Metro, In our reviews this week, we asked ourselves "What If...?" and sampled Netflix's "Brand New Cherry Flavour" after taking a lovely stroll through the streets of Free City.Stick around at the end of the episode to not only hear about T's adventure of going out in the really real world and seeing and interacting with real people, but also some more news on our upcoming Fundraiser, and to listen to T also seemingly have a mild mental breakdown on air. Then stick around after that again, to hear "My Way" from Rude Mood (some of those real people T was out being all social with on the weekend).Enjoy!!

On this episode of Dear Dog, Ali and Betsy talk about how dogs are our greatest teachers when it comes to how to lead a happy life. Not only do they live in the moment, but dogs always have a hope-spring-eternal attitude that there is something better for them on the horizon; and what human among us couldn't use a little more of that in their lives? Tune in to hear all that and much more including a story about the time that Ali and her friends busked in the Paris Metro!

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www.loulabellesfrancofiles.com   I am always looking for ways to keep my connection with France alive whilst I'm not on French soil.Beeta Hashempour is the creator of Mon Petit Four, which has been voted as one of the #1 French food blogs in the world and one of the top Parisian lifestyle blogs of 2019!Everyday receiving the très fabuleux emails with recipes and tips from Mon Petit Four brings a sparkle to my day! In my wonderfully warm chat with Beeta it was lovely to hear about her first trip to Paris a decade or so ago. It was also terrific to hear that I'm not alone with my perspective of love at first sight for the city of Paris! Beeta had the same reaction when she emerged from a Paris Metro station for the first time! On that trip Beeta discovered a love of French food and after her return home she started deconstructing and demystifying French food for friends which soon grew to service Francophiles everywhere! Now Mon Petit Four has a vast following and also offers a brilliant membership section Everyday France.Beeta now splits her time between the US and Paris, and looks forward to returning after COVID. She will be returning to Paris in September 2021 with members from her Everyday France membership and I can't wait to follow her travels from here in Australia!This episode includes a number of très délicieux recipes and a brief sojourn into wonderful French jazz!  

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. Today’s podcast news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com SGP SELECTS KONE ESCALATORS FOR PLANNED PARIS METRO LINE KONE will provide 152 escalators for the future Grand Paris Express Metro Line 16, the company announced on March 18. The planned 29-km line, set to connect the Saint-Denis Pleyel and Noisy-Champs stations, will allow some 200,000 passengers per day to cover the distance in about 26 min. It will total 10 stations, and KONE will provide eight of them with 152 bespoke TransitMaster™ escalators. These units will feature enhanced fire resistance, glass fall-prevention barriers and improved traffic signalization. With built-in connectivity, they can also be upgraded by plugging in services, such as maintenance. The project is being developed by Société du Grand Paris (SGP). Work is expected to begin in 2022, with completion targeted for 2024. Image credit: courtesy of SGP To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes │ Google Play | SoundCloud │ Stitcher │ TuneIn

A lot was happening in Paris in 1900. But the two items I would like to focus on today were the Exposition Universelle of 1900 and the Inauguration of the Paris Metro. Paris had a lot to live-up to with the 1900 universal expo. After all the 1889 expo gave rise to the Eiffel Tower and how do you top that? In 1900 they had a pavilion on electricity and lots of gorgeous country pavilions that boasted the best of their respective countries, but what was exciting and new in Paris? The Paris Metro, of course! While not as glamorous and visible as the Eiffel Tower, the Paris Metro transformed the city and continues to be a central part of Parisian life. Book Recommendation: This week Annie read The Matchmaker of the Perigord by Julia Stuart. While not an earth-shattering read, it's pleasant and does not break any rules of life in France. They started thinking about adding a large transportation system in Paris in 1871 and there were several competing ideas. They wanted to have something operational by 1889 for the Paris Word Fair. But they didn’t manage it and the first metro started service on July 19, 1900. Ding-a-Dong by Teach In, Eurovision winner and a superbly happy song. Check out how much fun the guy with the xylophone is having! Annie's Patreon | Elyse's Patreon | Newsletter | Boutique The Inauguration of the Paris Metro They did not inaugurate the Paris Metro to great fanfare because it was a controversial project and politicians felt it was safer to keep everything low-key. Before they got to this inauguration, they went through a lot of proposals and opposing ideas being battled out in the newspapers. But the real issue was choosing the right metro technology for Paris. There is a lot to think about and those decision will impact life in the city for decades to come! There were lots of proposals, I'll just go into two that caught my attention. The photo below is the Angely proposal for a suspended rail system

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Emily in Paris meets The Exorcist! ★★★★★ Will you ever say "I Love Paris" again? Dare to find out . . . Don't miss this! ◆ Author D.J. Swales conceived this disturbing tale on a night walk, while working at Paris Fashion Week ◆ Ryan is an awkward Irish poet. He moves to Paris on the heels of a messy break up. Ryan's new home is a decaying mansion block, built atop the ruins of a monastery. Nearby, the Paris Metro rattles through Barbès – Rochechouart station at all hours of the night. Ryan finds a job in an Irish pub in Le Marais. He becomes besotted with Constance, his French co-worker from Bordeaux. Lovestruck Ryan’s eccentric Paris neighbour, Madame Blankenfelde, appears at his place of work. She is terrified. Together, Ryan and Constance are quickly drawn into disturbing events beyond their imagining . . . events of an old, malevolent, and determined lineage. KINDLE BESTSELLER RANKING: #5 in Historical Fiction Short Stories #8 in Literary Short Stories #20 in Ghost Suspense #24 in Horror Short Stories Be sure to PURCHASE Paris: A Curse in the City of the Catacombs on Amazon for Kindle and the free Kindle app (on all devices). ⚠FREE for Kindle Unlimited readers!⚠ A chilling short story, set in the City of Light. The unmissable latest release from the author of the BARATANAC TRILOGY, Book One of Fitzmarbury Witches – the accomplished debut historical fiction, supernatural horror, and dark fantasy series and sagas available on Amazon, Kindle, and Kindle Unlimited. Shudder at this Short Story of the Macabre, the first of D.J. Swales' Bloomsbury Chronicles short stories to be published. OTHER BOOKS FROM D. J. Swales BARATANAC COMPLETE TRILOGY LIONS OF UTICA: A FITZMARBURY WITCHES GHOST STORY MIDNIGHT'S TWIN: DARK POEMS PENNED IN WITCHING HOURS (KINDLE BESTSELLER #7 Contemporary Poetry #8 American Poetry)

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An artist honed his craft in the Paris Metro, and another was largely self-taught, even though her great grandfather lived and worked with Lester Flatt. This is episode 40 of Caffe Lena: 60 Years of Song. Thanks to Sarah at the Caffe for selecting the artists and songs for the feature. After college, Richard Shindell took his guitar headed to Europe. He played in the Paris Metro, his repertoire consisting of fingerpicking, flatpicking and d rowing in endless open tunings. He discovered an inclination for self-imposed commercial exile and sought out less-travelled corners, loving the acoustics in the tunnels but only when they were empty. Alexa Rose is a mostly self taught musician and, though no one in her immediate family played or sang, she inherited a deep musical legacy. Her great grandfather lived and worked with Lester Flatt. When the opportunity presented itself for him to move to Nashville and continue his musical career, he decided to stay with his wife on their farm in

New mix from Carlos Nilmmns, whose name has become synonymous with an eclectic but often deep and sensual sound influenced by the best traditions of Chicago and Detroit. In the past he's released music on some of the best-of-breed labels in the world including Circus Company, Cocoon, Ornaments, KMS, Planet E and Dopewax.

The Boxer Rebellion kicks into high gear. The Paris Metro opens in all its Art Nouveauness. And Max Planck gets his constant thingie. What year is your favorite year? This week, ours is 1900. The post 1900 appeared first on Year of the Week.

This year is the 60th anniversary of Asterix's first appearance in the pages of Pilote Magazine. Many celebrations and activities are happening, and I'm going to break them down inside this podcast: 09 October: Redressing the Paris Metro rail stations. 14 October: The cover to the new "The Daughter's Chieftain: revealed. 24 October: New book released! "Asterix and the Chieftain's Daugher. Extra Links: "Par Toutatis", the Rap Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzEZEbhMZnE) La Fille de Vercingetorix Artbook Edition (https://www.asterix.com/la-collection/les-editions-de-luxe/la-fille-de-vercingetorix-edition-artbook/) Full Show Notes: PipelineComics.com/8 (PipelineComics.com/8) Pipeline Patreon: Patreon.com/pipelinecomics (https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/Patreon.com/pipelinecomics) Follow me on Twitter: Twitter.com/pipelinecomics (https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/Twitter.com/pipelinecomics) Become a Pipeline Patron: Patreon.com/pipelinecomics (Patreon.com/pipelinecomics) Support this podcast

Today I have some tips about getting around when you travel. I download the associated app for whatever airlines I fly and join those frequent flyer clubs. This summer I used mostly American Airlines and Ryanair. If you like to make plans on the fly, this will save you so much time. Uber works in a number of European cities but it faces a lot of legal battles and regulations which are always changing. In Dublin, it's linked to officially licensed taxis. The public transportation system is also generally quite good in Europe. I'll download the Metro app for whatever major cities I'm traveling through. This summer I used the Paris Metro app and the LUAS app which is the light rail system in Dublin. Google Maps is my default navigator whether I'm at home or abroad so I'll use that first to help me determine my local route. Then I'll go to the LUAS app to get live schedule updates for the tram. And if the timing is off or I just want a faster connection, I'll use Uber. I like the convenience of the in App automatic payment. If something happened and I was without cash or cards, I could still get around with my phone.    Want answers? Send your questions, comments and thoughts about life to universe@thelinlife.com   Thank you so much for listening to The Lin Life Universe. I hope you've been enjoying it. Please leave a review! 

Click here to buy: https://adbl.co/2NeUDPz The multi-award-winning author of The House of Shattered Wings continues her Dominion of the Fallen saga as Paris endures the aftermath of a devastating arcane war . . . Aliette de Bodard is 'one of the most influential voices in fantasy today', according to Starburst. A Franco-Vietnamese writer living in Paris, she's the mother of two, qualified as an officer in the French military, is a very talented cook (http://aliettedebodard.com/recipes/) understands everything it's possible to understand about Applied Maths and, in her day job, literally keeps the trains running for the Paris Metro. That's in addition to being an award-winning writer who has won: · The Nebula Awards (twice) · A Locus Award · The British Science Fiction Award (three times - most recently for The House of Shattered Wings) · Writers of the Future · And she's been a finalist for: The Hugo Awards, the Sturgeon Awards and the Tiptree Awards We've published two novels with her already: The House of Shattered Wings (9,000 copies sold) and The House of Binding Thorns, both of which are highly acclaimed mysteries set in a world which merges and alternate Paris with powerful Vietnamese mythology and culture. In addition to the considerable strength of her storytelling and world, Aliette is a high profile author, a regular Guest of Honour at events and conventions, and recommended by booksellers in the same breath as Zen Cho, Naomi Novik, Cixin Liu and V. E. Schwab. 'A superb blend of intrigue, mystery and magic and urban fantasy; it's brilliantly written; and the story is gripping' Civilian Reader (p) Orion Publishing Group Ltd 2019

Episode 25: Owly Dave Owly Dave busked the Paris Metro for 3 years in the late 70's playing mainly Donovan and Dylan songs. In the early 80's he played in DenRay's band 'Planet Waves'. These days he plays his own songs with occasional public performances close to home. The full set Episodes are the full sets of the acts playing the evening. To find out when the next night is see our listings.

Take a gorgeous Art Deco villa, fill it with over 160 works of art by over thirty ground-breaking artists of the 1920s and 1930s and what have you got? Flamboyant, a spectacular show with masterpieces from expressionism, surrealism, futurism, cubism, bauhaus, de stijl, art deco, constructivism and abstraction. This is truly a unique opportunity to see all these pieces at one time since they come from private collections, public collections, galleries and libraries from different cities across Europe. Additionally in the villa's cellars you can discover another exhibition, this one dedicated to the story of Heliopolis, a city that rose from the Egyptian desert by the will of Edouard Empain, a Belgian industrialist, who among other things, was the designer and builder of the Paris Metro. Heliopolis was a dream of his that he made reality. Director of the Boghossian Foundation and Curator of Flamboyant Louma Salamé tells us what it took to organize the exhibition.  Flamboyant, until 24 August Heliopolis, until 18 August https://www.villaempain.com/en/

Paris will phase out its metro tickets and will introduce a new automated subway system. The Ile-de-France Mobilites [il-duh-fruhns moh-bi-li-teh] (IDFM), which manages the Paris Metro system in and around Paris, voted last July to automate the subway's ticketing system by 2021. Currently, Paris Metro tickets are single-use paper cards with a magnetic strip. Commuters have been using these tickets since 1900, the year when the Paris Metro started its operations. Paris Metro accommodates about 1.5 billion passengers yearly, making it the world's 10th most bustling subway system. However, it has not kept up with more advanced subway systems like those of London and Tokyo. According to an IDFM representative, 5% of metro tickets are no longer working because of defective magnetic strips, causing inconvenience to customers. Also, the paper tickets often become litter and end up being an environmental nuisance. The new automated system is expected to address the said issues by launching two new metro cards. First is the Navigo Easy pass, a contactless card that costs €2 and can be loaded up. It does not expire and is transferable to another passenger. This card is ideal for tourists staying in Paris for short periods of time. The second card is Navigo Liberté+ [lih-behr-tey pluhs]. It will be connected to the user's bank account and will be charged for each use. This card suits people who want to use Paris' public transportations regularly but refuse to buy the existing Navigo pass that has unlimited monthly rides. Navigo Easy pass and Navigo Liberté+ will be released in April and October 2019, respectively.

Join Us in France Travel Podcast, Episode 194 On today’s episode, let’s talk about Paris neighborhoods where I would rather NOT stay, or book a hotel, or rent an apartment. There aren’t so many such places, so it’ll be a short episode. I get asked all the time: is this a safe neighborhood? So yeah, let’s talk about it and name the names! If you’re interested in safety while in France, you should also check out How to Stay Safe in France, Getting Caught in a Terror Attack in France, Making Sense of Terror Attacks in France, How to Protect Yourself from Pickpockets in Paris Episode Highlights with Timestamps Beware of Sensational Reporting [01:57] "No-go zones" in Paris are NOT a thing, but there are places where it is wise not to go. Fine by Day, Bad Idea at Night [03:33] Many of the "unsafe" areas listed here are fine during the day, but not so fine at night, which is why you shouldn't book your hotel there. It All Depends on What You're Used to [05:13] Big city folks are not easily startled by dicey neighborhoods, but country folks will probably freak out more. Assessing Your Risk Level [06:16] Men tend to feel safer no matter where they do. It's another story for women. Most Dicey Areas Are Outside of the Paris Belt Road [06:45] It is best to say within the Paris belt road, aka "le périphérique" because that's where most of the projects are located. Keep It Simple: Stay Inside the Belt Road [07:54] Only a few areas outside of the Paris belt road are dicey, but it's too complicated for visitors to judge where exactly. The Only Major Tourist Attraction Located Near a Dicey Area in Paris: Saint-Denis [09:56] The only major tourist attraction located in a "bad" area is the Saint-Denis Basilica. You can still go if you get an Uber ride and go in the day-time. Avoid the "Portes de..." Areas [11:39] As a general rule, it is also best to avoid staying in areas called "Porte de..." This is not true for all of them, but most of them are a little rough. What About Dicey Areas in the Center of Paris? [13:18] There are only a few metro stations in the center of Paris next to which I wouldn't want to book a hotel or AirB&B. Paris Metro Stations You Want to Avoid Most of them are in the northeast quarter of Paris: Stalingrad, Jaurès, Barbès, Place de Clichy, La Vilette, Gare du Nord, République, Goute d’Or, Danube, Place des Fêtes.  Chatelet-les-Halles and Pigale are not great either, but not as bad. Broad Rule: Avoid the Northeast Quarter of Paris [14:56] Broad rules always fail at some point, but it's worth noting that if you avoid the northeast quarter of Paris, you'll avoid most of the dicey areas. What About Taking the Metro Late at Night in Paris? [15:58] Is it safe to take the Paris metro late at night? Yes, if you follow some rules: enter as close to the driver as you can, don't be alone in a car, avoid the tunnels. How to Avoid Cell Phone Theft in the Paris Metro [16:34] Don't have your cell phone out when standing near the metro doors. Someone might grab it and run out just as the doors close. Gun Violence is Rare in France [17:40] There aren't a lot of guns in the hands of the general population in France and gun violence is rare. Biggest Risk: Pickpockets! [17:53] How to protect yourself from pickpockets in Paris. That's what you should be thinking about also. [18:22] Theft statistics vs. murder statistics in France. Learn What to Do in Case of a Terror Attack [20:56] Terror attacks are rare, but terrifying. There are some things you should do to mitigate your risk. Conclusion: Homework [22:13] Tell others where you'll be staying. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Program. Backup your phone before you leave. Take an older phone with you when traveling. Don't take so much! If you need to pick a budget hotel, don't go to the northeast corner of Paris. If you want affordable choices in the center of Paris, check out our hotel selection. Subscribe to the email extras and bonuses Ask a question or leave a voicemail comment: +1 801 806 1015 To learn about Join Us in France Tours, visit Addicted to France Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon Show Merchandise including shirts, totes, phone cases and more! Click here for show notes with time stamps for this episode. https://joinusinfrance.com/194 Click here to review the show on iTunes. See Annie's photos of France on Instagram Join Us in France Book Group on Goodreads Send email feedback: annie@joinusinfrance.com Follow the show on Facebook

Jean-Jacques Beineix's Diva (1981) is the first film to be labelled as Cinema du Look, a subgenre of French films featuring intense love affairs, a cynical attitude towards the police, and much location shooting in Paris Metro. Diva is the bizarre story of a young man who unwittingly finds himself in a manhunt by both the police and the Paris' criminal underworld.  On the margins, sometimes manipulating things, is a strange man and his girlfriend who have a fondness for minimal spaces and jigsaw puzzles.  With Beineix's unique direction, the film becomes quite an experience. Have a question or comment for the host?  Email Sean at 1001moviespodcast@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter via @1001MoviesPC.

Forget the studio this week, we're heading into the Metro system. Yes, I'm joined by podcaster Luke Thompson from Luke's English Podcast to take Line 2 around town while recording an episode about the subway system itself.  And did we time it right so Corey Frye gets on the train as Luke gets off? Listen in to find out.  To answer some of the unanswered questions from the episode: 1. Colonel Fabien is named after Pierre Georges, one of the two members of the French Communist Party who perpetrated the first assassinations of German personnel during the Occupation of France during the Second World War. 2. The fire at the Couronnes station was in 1903, and killed 84 people. 3. The link to our previous story on the Metro - 30 things about the Paris Metro that even Parisians don't know. Lastly, if you enjoy The Earful Tower podcast, consider signing up on Patreon to unlock a world of bonuses, including our Ultimate Guide to Paris which features all the best tips from all the guests from the show. 

"What I love about the posters in the metro is that they are a true collaboration – they are picked at by all the hands of the city: bored hands, frustrated hands, angry hands. Hand that are juvenile, mature, horny, repressed, delicate, rough. All the moods of Paris are in those ripped posters, and all the emotions, too." On the anniversary of the 2015 Paris Attacks, Artipoeus pays tribute to the City of Light through the art of the torn posters in the Paris Metro.

A canine commuter catches up on some sleep on the Paris Metro. Kevin O'Mara/Flickr, CC BY-NC-NDWe’re a nation of pet lovers: 60% of Australian households have some kind of pet. And with dogs in 39% of those homes, it’s only natural that we’re starting to see dogs sitting happily alongside human diners at places like cafes and pubs. But while we have one of the highest levels of pet ownership in the world, our rights and infrastructure planning don’t seem to be built around this reality. No Australian cities allow dogs on public transport – something that’s commonplace in many cities in Europe – and many tenants find that looking for a rental property with a pet is virtually impossible. Dallas Rogers speaks with Emma Power, urban cultural geography senior research fellow at Western Sydney University, and Jennifer Kent, urban planning research fellow at the University of Sydney, about why a nation of pet lovers doesn’t seem very interested in planning for pets. Subscribe to The Conversation’s Speaking With podcasts on iTunes, or follow on Tunein Radio. Additional audio: Domain.com.au: Jimmy Thomson – No barbecue ban but pets on notice as strata regulators lay down the law Music: Free Music Archive: Blue Dot Sessions – Outside the Terminal Dallas Rogers has received funding from The Henry Halloran Trust, AHURI, Urban Growth, the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia, the University of Sydney and Western Sydney University.

Laurent Binet, who won the Prix Goncourt du premier roman for his first novel HHhH, was at the shop to read from and discuss his second, The 7th Function of Language (Harvill Secker). The new book is a global conspiracy thriller encompassing the death of Roland Barthes, semiotic theory and the sex life of Michel Foucault. 'It had me rolling on the floor of the Paris Metro when I read it', wrote Alex Preston in the Observer. Binet was in conversation with Christopher Tayler, contributing editor at the London Review of Books. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Us in France Travel Podcast If you've used Uber in Paris and would like to give voice feedback to be included in an upcoming episode of the podcast, call 801-806-1015. To learn about Join Us in France Tours, visit Addicted to France If you enjoy the show, subscribe to the Join Us in France Newsletter Click here for show notes and photos for this episode. Click here to review the show on iTunes. Join Us in France Book Group on Goodreads Click here to leave us a voice mail question or comment. Send email feedback: annie@joinusinfrance.com Follow the show on Facebook What You Will Learn in this Episode with Timestamps 2'52 The biggest difference between using Uber in the US and in France is the language barrier. 3'25 Uber Pool vs. Uber Black: If you use the Uber Pool option, because it's a big city, you will have a lot of people riding with you and it will add on to the time it takes to get where you want to go. Uber Pool is sometimes half the price of Uber Black, so it's worth it if you're not in a hurry. 4'05 No Uber Pop in France: Uber Pop is the Uber service with older cars. 4'30 To get an accurate bid you need to set your pin location properly. Sometimes you have to enter the address manually. 6'00 It's hard to get a good estimate of how long betore the driver will pick you up with Uber in Paris because of the traffic conditions. 7'10 Tips on what to do on May 1st in France. Blair suggests taking an organized tour on that day and going away from Paris with a group where everything is organized. 8'33 When using Uber in Paris you will get to use your French, and it's good to also have the Google Translate App. 9'15 Uber Pool is a better option in the US than in Paris, that could be that it's because there are fewer Uber drivers in Paris. 9'40 Uber in Paris is cheaper in August than during the rest of the year. That's probably because it's mostly tourists calling Uber in August, demand goes down, so prices go down as well. 10'25 Uber is worth it if you have more than two people in your party. To go from one of the Paris airports to either the city center or to Disneyland Paris, it's definitely worth it. A taxi between CDG Airport and the left bank will run you over 60€, the same ride on Uber is at least 15€ cheaper. 11'35 Comparing the price of metro tickets to Uber in Paris. Blair and her husband took 20 trips with Uber in Paris. Twenty metro tickets for 20 trips for two would cots 60€ if bought in packs of 10 (it would be 76€ if buying single tickets). Those same trips with Uber cost them 185€. So Uber is about 3 times the price of taking the metro. 13' Install the Uber App before you come to France, you will use the same App with the same credit card. 13'40 French cars also have a license plate on both the front and back of the car, so it's easier to recognize the car if you don't know European cars. 15' Basic French phrases you will need when using Uber in Paris: c'est à gauche = it's on the left c'est à droite = it's on the right allumez la climatisation s'il vous plaît = turn on the AC please 16'30 Some things Blair and her husband enjoyed in Paris: Paris Picnic. Blue Bike Tour was great too. 19' What else did you wish you knew before you went? Uber in August is cheaper, if you go the rest of the year consider mixing things up and maybe using the bus system (see our episode on comparing the Paris Metro with the Paris Bus and details on how to use them both). 19'50 To go back and forth to the airport definitely use Uber. Here is information from the Uber website on where to wait for your Uber at CDG: from terminals 1, 2A, 2C, 2D and 2F, exit on the departure level. From terminals 2E, 2G and 3, exit on the arrivals level. Head outside and wait at the curb. Then enter your terminal and door number so your driver knows where to find you. 21'45 Air France buses between CDG and Paris city center.  

Join Us in France Travel Podcast This episode spells out all the differences between the Paris Metro and the Paris Bus, down to the small details that happen to matter a lot! This is all based on my recent personal experience. To learn about Join Us in France Tours, visit Addicted to France If you enjoy the show, subscribe to the Join Us in France Newsletter Click here for show notes for this episode where you can all all those strange French words spelled out. Click here to review the show on iTunes. Click here to leave us a voice mail question or comment. Send email feedback: annie@joinusinfrance.com Follow the show on Facebook THANK YOU for listening to the show!

Richard Shindell's songs paint pictures, tell stories, juxtapose ideas and images, inhabit characters, vividly evoking entire worlds along the way and expanding our sense of just what it is a song may be. Taking up the guitar at the age of eight, he made his first attempts at songwriting during college, where he studied Philosophy. After college and a nine month stint in a Zen Buddhist community in Upstate New York, he headed to Europe with his guitar, performing in the Paris Metro. Upon running out of money, and despite being an atheist, he was accepted by Union Theological Seminary (NY), beginning his studies in 1986. Three years in an M.Div. program did nothing to cure him of his atheism. However, it did inspire his first "keeper": "On a Sea of Fleur de Lis."More songs followed. He began frequenting a well-known songwriters circle on Houston Street in New York City. He started to think of himself as a songwriter, abandoning his theological studies. He released solo albums and, in 1998, Shindell joined forces with his friends Dar Williams and Lucy Kaplansky to make 'Cry Cry Cry' (Razor and Tie), leaving audiences spellbound by their gorgeous three-part harmonies. By then Shindell was beginning to stretch out as a harmony singer, guitarist and performer. With each successive record he toured relentlessly, building a solid following of loyal fans. Although known primarily as songwriter, Shindell takes a more holistic view of his career. Producer, writer, singer, guitarist, interpreter: it all adds up to a life in music.Shindell is back with a new CD of original songs " and that in itself is remarkable. 'Careless' is a project that stretched out over three year, between his work on The Pine Hill Project with Lucy Kaplansky and his life in Buenos Aires, Argentina (where he lives with his family). Shindell calls his new songs "ambitious and lush" and they stretch his musical sound into a place that is a little more electric blues than before. The collection is filled with the life stories and moments in time that make Shindell one of the most-powerful songwriters of his generation. Richard Shindell made his way to Beehive Studios in Saranac Lake, New York, in August of 2016 to talk about the power of change and play a few songs from 'Careless.' Hear the interview and watch exclusive performance videos.

Richard Shindell's songs paint pictures, tell stories, juxtapose ideas and images, inhabit characters, vividly evoking entire worlds along the way and expanding our sense of just what it is a song may be. Taking up the guitar at the age of eight, he made his first attempts at songwriting during college, where he studied Philosophy. After college and a nine month stint in a Zen Buddhist community in Upstate New York, he headed to Europe with his guitar, performing in the Paris Metro. Upon running out of money, and despite being an atheist, he was accepted by Union Theological Seminary (NY), beginning his studies in 1986. Three years in an M.Div. program did nothing to cure him of his atheism. However, it did inspire his first "keeper": "On a Sea of Fleur de Lis."More songs followed. He began frequenting a well-known songwriters circle on Houston Street in New York City. He started to think of himself as a songwriter, abandoning his theological studies. He released solo albums and, in 1998, Shindell joined forces with his friends Dar Williams and Lucy Kaplansky to make 'Cry Cry Cry' (Razor and Tie), leaving audiences spellbound by their gorgeous three-part harmonies. By then Shindell was beginning to stretch out as a harmony singer, guitarist and performer. With each successive record he toured relentlessly, building a solid following of loyal fans. Although known primarily as songwriter, Shindell takes a more holistic view of his career. Producer, writer, singer, guitarist, interpreter: it all adds up to a life in music.Shindell is back with a new CD of original songs " and that in itself is remarkable. 'Careless' is a project that stretched out over three year, between his work on The Pine Hill Project with Lucy Kaplansky and his life in Buenos Aires, Argentina (where he lives with his family). Shindell calls his new songs "ambitious and lush" and they stretch his musical sound into a place that is a little more electric blues than before. The collection is filled with the life stories and moments in time that make Shindell one of the most-powerful songwriters of his generation. Richard Shindell made his way to Beehive Studios in Saranac Lake, New York, in August of 2016 to talk about the power of change and play a few songs from 'Careless.' Hear the interview and watch exclusive performance videos.

Richard Shindell's songs paint pictures, tell stories, juxtapose ideas and images, inhabit characters, vividly evoking entire worlds along the way and expanding our sense of just what it is a song may be. Taking up the guitar at the age of eight, he made his first attempts at songwriting during college, where he studied Philosophy. After college and a nine month stint in a Zen Buddhist community in Upstate New York, he headed to Europe with his guitar, performing in the Paris Metro. Upon running out of money, and despite being an atheist, he was accepted by Union Theological Seminary (NY), beginning his studies in 1986. Three years in an M.Div. program did nothing to cure him of his atheism. However, it did inspire his first "keeper": "On a Sea of Fleur de Lis."More songs followed. He began frequenting a well-known songwriters circle on Houston Street in New York City. He started to think of himself as a songwriter, abandoning his theological studies. He released solo albums and, in 1998, Shindell joined forces with his friends Dar Williams and Lucy Kaplansky to make 'Cry Cry Cry' (Razor and Tie), leaving audiences spellbound by their gorgeous three-part harmonies. By then Shindell was beginning to stretch out as a harmony singer, guitarist and performer. With each successive record he toured relentlessly, building a solid following of loyal fans. Although known primarily as songwriter, Shindell takes a more holistic view of his career. Producer, writer, singer, guitarist, interpreter: it all adds up to a life in music.Shindell is back with a new CD of original songs " and that in itself is remarkable. 'Careless' is a project that stretched out over three year, between his work on The Pine Hill Project with Lucy Kaplansky and his life in Buenos Aires, Argentina (where he lives with his family). Shindell calls his new songs "ambitious and lush" and they stretch his musical sound into a place that is a little more electric blues than before. The collection is filled with the life stories and moments in time that make Shindell one of the most-powerful songwriters of his generation. Richard Shindell made his way to Beehive Studios in Saranac Lake, New York, in August of 2016 to talk about the power of change and play a few songs from 'Careless.' Hear the interview and watch exclusive performance videos.

Richard Shindell's songs paint pictures, tell stories, juxtapose ideas and images, inhabit characters, vividly evoking entire worlds along the way and expanding our sense of just what it is a song may be. Taking up the guitar at the age of eight, he made his first attempts at songwriting during college, where he studied Philosophy. After college and a nine month stint in a Zen Buddhist community in Upstate New York, he headed to Europe with his guitar, performing in the Paris Metro. Upon running out of money, and despite being an atheist, he was accepted by Union Theological Seminary (NY), beginning his studies in 1986. Three years in an M.Div. program did nothing to cure him of his atheism. However, it did inspire his first "keeper": "On a Sea of Fleur de Lis."More songs followed. He began frequenting a well-known songwriters circle on Houston Street in New York City. He started to think of himself as a songwriter, abandoning his theological studies. He released solo albums and, in 1998, Shindell joined forces with his friends Dar Williams and Lucy Kaplansky to make 'Cry Cry Cry' (Razor and Tie), leaving audiences spellbound by their gorgeous three-part harmonies. By then Shindell was beginning to stretch out as a harmony singer, guitarist and performer. With each successive record he toured relentlessly, building a solid following of loyal fans. Although known primarily as songwriter, Shindell takes a more holistic view of his career. Producer, writer, singer, guitarist, interpreter: it all adds up to a life in music.Shindell is back with a new CD of original songs " and that in itself is remarkable. 'Careless' is a project that stretched out over three year, between his work on The Pine Hill Project with Lucy Kaplansky and his life in Buenos Aires, Argentina (where he lives with his family). Shindell calls his new songs "ambitious and lush" and they stretch his musical sound into a place that is a little more electric blues than before. The collection is filled with the life stories and moments in time that make Shindell one of the most-powerful songwriters of his generation. Richard Shindell made his way to Beehive Studios in Saranac Lake, New York, in August of 2016 to talk about the power of change and play a few songs from 'Careless.' Hear the interview and watch exclusive performance videos.

Richard Shindell's songs paint pictures, tell stories, juxtapose ideas and images, inhabit characters, vividly evoking entire worlds along the way and expanding our sense of just what it is a song may be. Taking up the guitar at the age of eight, he made his first attempts at songwriting during college, where he studied Philosophy. After college and a nine month stint in a Zen Buddhist community in Upstate New York, he headed to Europe with his guitar, performing in the Paris Metro. Upon running out of money, and despite being an atheist, he was accepted by Union Theological Seminary (NY), beginning his studies in 1986. Three years in an M.Div. program did nothing to cure him of his atheism. However, it did inspire his first "keeper": "On a Sea of Fleur de Lis."More songs followed. He began frequenting a well-known songwriters circle on Houston Street in New York City. He started to think of himself as a songwriter, abandoning his theological studies. He released solo albums and, in 1998, Shindell joined forces with his friends Dar Williams and Lucy Kaplansky to make 'Cry Cry Cry' (Razor and Tie), leaving audiences spellbound by their gorgeous three-part harmonies. By then Shindell was beginning to stretch out as a harmony singer, guitarist and performer. With each successive record he toured relentlessly, building a solid following of loyal fans. Although known primarily as songwriter, Shindell takes a more holistic view of his career. Producer, writer, singer, guitarist, interpreter: it all adds up to a life in music.Shindell is back with a new CD of original songs " and that in itself is remarkable. 'Careless' is a project that stretched out over three year, between his work on The Pine Hill Project with Lucy Kaplansky and his life in Buenos Aires, Argentina (where he lives with his family). Shindell calls his new songs "ambitious and lush" and they stretch his musical sound into a place that is a little more electric blues than before. The collection is filled with the life stories and moments in time that make Shindell one of the most-powerful songwriters of his generation. Richard Shindell made his way to Beehive Studios in Saranac Lake, New York, in August of 2016 to talk about the power of change and play a few songs from 'Careless.' Hear the interview and watch exclusive performance videos.

Gary and Roscoe have long wanted to get award-winning author Stuart Dybek on the show, and now we have! Boy, was it ever worth the wait. Dybek is one of America's finest writers of literary fiction, particularly the short story form. His work has been said to "move easily between the gritty reality of urban decay, and a magical realm of lyricism and transcendence linked to music, art and religion." Read this glowing NYT review of his latest work. The reviewer writes that Dybek is "not only our most relevant writer, but maybe our best." If you haven't read any of his work, do yourself a favor and pick up a volume. Here's his bio. Our show begins with a remembrance of Muhammad Ali and how boxing imagery appears in some of Stuart's writing. Ali transcended sport and also his own innate talent and skill to become something more than just a world-class athlete. He was a world-class human being. Read more here. In 2006, Gary directed a world premiere theatrical adaptation of The Coast of Chicago, a collection of Stuart's short stories. Adapted by Laura Eason and presented by Walkabout and Lookingglass Theatre Companies, as well as our very own producer, Stuart reflects on what an exciting experience that was. Learn why Stuart says, "Music is the defining art for me. Always has been." and what kind of music he writes to. What profession he might have entered if writing hadn't been his true calling. How memory, recollection and imagery play parts in his creative process. And the difference between narrative and associative writing. An avid theatergoer, Dybek loves the risks and real chances that Chicago theater artists take. The city's long history of developing improvisation as an art form is a big part of that risk taking. Shout outs to friends of the show, Improv Olympic and The Second City. More here. Ever been lost in a big city? Stuart used to get lost in Prague but can't any longer, to his regret. But he tells a wonderful story of being lost while searching the Michigan woods for mushrooms. Gary relates a tale about getting lost in Seville, Spain, and coming upon a magnificent street ceremony for the Virgin Mary quite by accident. And Roscoe and his family once found themselves disoriented in the Paris Metro. Dybek cites John Dewey as America's greatest writer of the 20th century with regard to social issues. Because "we all depend on one another's choices." Could that be more topical? Read more about this philosopher, psychologist and educational reformer here. Stuart loves to write about work and working class characters so we recount our worst jobs -Stuart washed helicopters at Midway and worked on a production line in an ice cream factory. Roscoe toiled summers in his youth in a vegetable canning factory. Gary picked grocery orders in a large and steamy warehouse. What's your worst work experience? Finally, we discuss Stuart's Fabulous Fiction course at Northwestern University. Gary and Roscoe are signing up! Stuart talks about the importance of imagery as a jumping off point to any good story, then tells us about a couple of student stories he particularly likes and that have found publication. He promises to come back and read some of their (and his) works on a future show. Kiss of Death - Shirley Bell Cole - Radio Voice of Little Orphan Annie Though Ms. Cole passed in 2010, we thought with her Chicago connection and her involvement in the art of storytelling on the radio, she'd be a fitting conclusion to our conversation with Stuart Dybek. From 1930 to 1940, Shirley Cole lent her high-pitched voice to the spunky, curly-haired Little Orphan Annie, first on WGN and then on national NBC networks. Five days a week she would take the trolley to the radio station for the live broadcast. Imagine! No editing! When Ovaltine (not Shirley's favorite drink) dropped its sponsorship of the program, Ms. Bell's acting career came to an end. Shirley Bell Cole was 89.

Soundscape in Paris Metro. At Les Halles Chatelet, there are all these signs directing you how long it will take to get to your connection. Sometimes, time and space are elastic. #soundscape #paris #metro

Soundscape in Paris Metro. At Les Halles Chatelet, there are all these signs directing you how long it will take to get to your connection. Sometimes, time and space are elastic. #soundscape #paris #metro

hard heels walking along opposite platform, between trains. #soundscape#paris#metro#hard-heels#walking#trains

This week Dave and Gunnar talk about: OMB, Uber, Slack, GitHub, OpenStack, Docker, the slow-motion password Armageddon, and our favorite OpenShift customers. D&G This Week in Meeting Hygiene: Steve Jobs vs. Lucasfilm CFO Bonus link: Steve Jobs Knew How to Run a Meeting: Here’s How He Did it Uber is a garbage company, chapter 283 Optimizing Dave’s ad experience: Amazon Now Selling Ad Space On Shipping Boxes Two High School Interns Return to the GVIS for the Summer Slack loves the Fighting Unicorns Slack for Linux Red Hat Software Collections 2.0 Now Available (h/t Robin Price) Cisco buys Piston, IBM buys Blue Box Docker backlash begins Congressman submits PR on FITARA repository (h/t Matt Micene) Your most paranoid fantasies about cybersecurity threat sharing with DHS were basically right on OPM is a garbage agency 90% of credit card readers still use the default password, Gunnar builds cabin in the woods If you generated your ssh key on Debian between 2006 and 2008, it’s time to build a new key Auditing GitHub users’ SSH key quality (h/t Robin Price) gpg keypair workflow even i can follow (h/t Matt Micene) Meanwhile: Password Manager LastPass Got Breached Hard LastPass for Apple Watch? Apple to require 6-digit passcodes on newer iPhones, iPads under iOS 9 Not sure how we missed this: Irate Congressman gives cops easy rule: “just follow the damn Constitution” Mark Bohannon, Vice President of Global Public Policy and Government Affairs at Red Hat, has more to say about this D&G Public Sector CIO of the Week is Tony Scott: US CIO Orders All .Gov Websites To Require Encrypted Connections Check the compliance dashboard at pulse.cio.gov Guidance from 18F See you at the Red Hat Summit! Gunnar is moderating Red Hat as a Catalyst for Government Dave’s fireside chatting about security w/Jeff Blank of the NSA Data Virtualization Tutorial from Kenny Peeples Red Hat certified engineers get 1000 hours of AWS or Google, free for nuthin’ thanks to Ravello Kolla = Deploying OpenStack on Kubernetes, blowing minds xsos – Support tool for sosreports (h/t Robin Price) Red Hat loves OpenShift OpenStack on OpenShift, FedRAMP’d Latr.fm Saves Individual Podcasts Episodes to a Special Feed Delete your browser history? That’s a felony. (h/t Jim Wildman) This story on Russian trolls is bonkers Microservices will not cure cancer, thank God. Cutting Room Floor Heroic citizen’s rooftop sign has been trolling people arriving in Milwaukee for years Wedding drone fail Cantas is a Trello clone, built by some folks at Red Hat. Paul Ford is a national treasure. A map of the Paris Metro in Git branches. Pay for votes, but in a good way. Anyone see this as not proceeding as planned? Interloper! Smart-y Pants! (h/t Matt Micene) 1980s computer controls Grand Rapids Public Schools heat and AC We Give Thanks Matt Micene, Robin Price, and Jim Wildman!

Jonathan Kydd is joined by Dr Mart, Darren Mantle and FFP expert Jake Cohen to discuss the appalling refereeing by Martin Atkinson which cost us all three points in the draw against Burnley; the rearguard draw against PSG; the Paris Metro racism incident and a discussion about what FFP entails for Chelsea. Former Referee's Chief Keith Hackett described Martin Atkinson's performance as arguably one of the worst in Premier League history, and who are we to argue. Two penalty claims; no punishment for a nasty foul on Brana Ivanovic and worse no punishment for a potentially career ending challenge on Nemanja Matic, who got sent off in reward for understandably reacting. Whilst Chelsea were not at the best, and should have put the game to bed long before, there's no doubt that Atkinson cost us all three points. Was the 1-1 draw with PSG a good result and a classic Jose Mourinho European away leg? And just how thankful should we be for the world class performance from Thibeaut Courtois. And how on earth... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a week when French and British fighter jets have scrambled to deter Russian bombers from entering their airspace, Michael Fallon the British Defence Secretary has warned there is a “real and present danger” that Vladimir Putin will launch a campaign of undercover attacks to destabilise the Baltic states on Nato’s eastern flank”. Are we entering a new cold war with the Russian bear? With the field so wide open for the Republican presidential candidate that will most probably face Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election, just who are the real front runners? With Chelsea FC promising to ban for life anyone proved to have been involved in the Paris Metro incident and Chelsea manager, José Mourinho, saying the club was appalled by the racial abuse, what does that incident say about the state of racism in... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Sian Williams and Richard Coles with 1970's pop mega-star David Cassidy; writer Jane Johnson who got lost in the Atlas mountains in Morocco and ended up marrying the Berber tribesman who rescued her; actor Patrick Duffy (aka Dallas' Bobby Ewing) who describes his love of caravanning; translator Mary Hobson who took a degree in Russian in her sixties and, now in her 80s, is winning awards for her version of Pushkin; John McCarthy reveals some secrets of the Paris metro; Chris Purkiss who lost her husband in a crowd; Steve Blacknell who wrote to his heroes, the Incredible String Band, and ended up living with them; Andrew Buckingham who struck up an unlikely pen-friendship with the iconic British wit and actor Kenneth Williams; a Bank Holiday poem from Luke Wright and the Inheritance Tracks of evergreen chanteuse and entertainer Cilla Black.Producer: Dixi Stewart.

Welcome designer Paris Zsun of Paris Metro designs back to the MODA Spotlight for her latest looks and great gowns for this seasonMODA Fashion Spotlight

Check out the gorgeous designs, especially the Elements line on the runway from Paris Metro in this episode from MODA's Burbank Place studio.MODA Fashion Spotlight