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The article focuses on the digital transformation of French daily regional newspaper Sud Ouest from traditional print-based content creation to a more digital-centric approach by adopting the CUE platform from Stibo DX. It states that this change streamlined their workflow, harmonized content creation for both print and web, and propelled their digital evolution.

The article focuses on the launch of a comprehensive plan by Compagnie Léa Nature to install photovoltaic panels across its sites in France, aiming to produce renewable energy equivalent to its annual electricity consumption by 2040.

The Joint Conference of the Information Retrieval Communities in Europe (CIRCLE 2020) is the second joint conference of the French, Italian, and Spanish information retrieval communities. The three days of conference gathered interesting studies and research work on a wide range of topics on information retrieval, such as topic and document modeling, web search, information retrieval in e-government, social media, recommender systems, information retrieval evaluation, indexing and annotation, user profiling and interaction, frameworks and systems, and semantic extraction. It was hosted by Université de Toulouse, France in a holiday resort at Samatan. Date: 4--7 July, 2022. Website: https://www.irit.fr/CIRCLE/. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

France, Germany and Italy have reportedly reached a joint agreement on how artificial intelligence (AI) is to be regulated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

U.S. Retail Giant Brings Bulk Brie to France That's spooked investors -- Costco's shares have barely budged this year despite solid sales growth -- and put more pressure on stores outside the U.S., which account for about 28 percent of Costco's $129 billion in revenue. Memberships started small at the first French Costco -- 10,000, below the 30,000 that Costco typically gets. [Extracted from the article]

France's National Front said it isn't implicated in any revelation emanating from the release of the so-called "Panama papers". France's financial prosecutors said yesterday that they opened a inquiry following Le Monde's revelations which will focus on French tax residents. [Extracted from the article]

Purpose: This paper aims to consider both the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and behavioural response in the optimal sizing of solar photovoltaic systems (PV modules and batteries) for energy communities. The objective is to achieve a high self-sufficiency rate whilst taking into account the grid carbon intensity and the global warming potential of system components. Design/methodology/approach: Operation and sizing of energy communities leads to optimization problems spanning across multiple timescales. To compute the optimisation in a reasonable time, the authors first apply a simulation periods reduction using a clustering approach, before solving a linear programming problem. Findings: The results show that the minimum GHG emissions is achieved for self-sufficiency rates of 19% in France and 50% in Germany. Research limitations/implications: The analysis is restricted to specific residential profiles: further work will focus on exploring different types of consumption profiles. Practical implications: This paper provides relevant self-sufficiency orders of magnitude for energy communities. Originality/value: This paper combines various approaches in a single use case: environmental considerations, behavioural response as well as multi-year energy system sizing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

France, Poland, and Estonia are urging the European Union (EU) to provide adequate and concrete funding for defense programs, similar to the joint bonds used during the pandemic. The EU is set to present a new defense strategy that aims to enhance military purchases, but it has not clarified how it will finance these proposals. The recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia has exposed the limitations of the EU's defense industry and ammunition stocks, highlighting the need for increased production capacity and spending. Some have suggested issuing joint EU debt, similar to the Covid recovery package, to address these challenges. The EU's defense strategy should focus on improving the long-term capacity of the defense industry, increasing munition stocks, enhancing technological competitiveness, and strengthening defense industrial cooperation with Ukraine. France and Estonia have proposed issuing eurobonds to boost the continent's defense industry. The EU needs to deliver concrete funding proposals before the next budget cycle to address the urgent need for defense capabilities. [Extracted from the article]

A researcher from the University of Toulouse in France has released new data on pediatrics, specifically focusing on the diagnosis of developmental dysgraphia in the digital age. The acquisition of handwriting is crucial for the development of higher-level skills such as spelling and composition. The research discusses various tools used for analyzing handwriting and diagnosing dysgraphia, including both traditional paper-and-pen methods and computerized approaches. While computerized tools show promise, further improvements are needed before they can be widely used by clinicians. The research highlights the need for a universal, standardized test that combines both paper-and-pen and computerized approaches. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that France and Germany are pushing rival models for defence co-operation, but neither is very ambitious. Topics disccussed include acronyms made such as Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), European Defence Fund (EDF) and a European Intervention Initiative (E21) as Europeans scramble to reduce their military dependence on the U.S. and the gap between the rhetoric of political leaders and the modesty of these defence drives.

France, along with Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, and Poland, is proposing a new sanctions regime within the European Union (EU) to combat Russian disinformation and election interference globally. The draft paper states that Russia has been using various hybrid instruments to undermine democracy, stability, and the rule of law throughout Europe. The EU is prioritizing the fight against Russian disinformation ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections in June, as the volume of disinformation on social media platforms has increased. The proposed sanctions would target individuals and entities involved in destabilizing activities and could include travel bans and asset freezes. [Extracted from the article]

While the trip was long-planned, her timing couldn't be better as Britain's financial firms were left up in arms over the U.K.'s post-Brexit plans. About 3,500 financial services jobs are currently slated to move from the U.K. to France, according to Geny-Stephann. [Extracted from the article]

The WEPA Group, based in the Westphalian city of Arnsberg, Germany, will be investing in two tissue pa-per machines with a combined total capacity of 64,000 t/y. The machines will be installed at the locations in Lille/France and Marsberg/Germany. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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France is considering implementing new regulations on children's screen use based on a study that found negative effects of screens on children, including sleep disruption and sedentary behavior. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has criticized the widespread use of screens in schools, leading some to speculate if France will follow Sweden's return to paper textbooks. In Costa Rica, a severe drought has led to nationwide power cuts, impacting the transportation system and causing traffic lights to stop working. Hong Kong's Court of Appeal has granted the government's request to ban the protest anthem "Glory to Hong Kong," citing national security concerns. Fiji's former prime minister, Frank Bainimarama, has been sentenced to one year in prison for covering up financial mismanagement at a university. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the weekly satirical newspaper "Le Canard Enchaîné" of Paris, France and its coverage of political discourse through humorous articles. Topics include the impact of the paper's stories on the campaigns of candidates such as François Fillon, Marie Le Pen, and Emmanuel Macron running in France's 2017 elections, the paper's neutral political stance, and the paper's availability to readers only in print despite having a basic website and an active account on the social network Twitter.

Modern monetary theorists shouldn't expect a warm welcome in Paris: according to a working paper by Bank of France economists, their ideas are "more of a political manifesto than of a genuine economic theory." The tone of the paper has echoes of the quip used by former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane, that MMT is neither modern, nor monetary, nor a theory. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the history of the painting "16 Juillet 1988," by French painter Michel Parmentier. The author explains that Parmentier copied his paper folding method, called "pliage," from Simon Hantaï, explores why his use of neutrality in his work, and discusses the transformation of his working process between the 1960s and 1980s.

Charles Dumont, a self-checkout entrepreneur based in Cerbère, France, is seeking partners for a checkout-free technology, "I Shop Then Free To Go," according to an email sent to Kiosk Marketplace. The concept combines technologies designed to enhance the shopping experience... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on several design boutiques in Paris, France. It mentions the boutique Maison M created by former lifestyle editor Caroline Tossan-Covillard, "The Collection" featuring embroidered and screen-printed wallpaper by Tracy Kendall, and the Rue Herold owned by Charlotte de la Grandière.

This article from Practical Caravan, titled "Our tour de France," provides a personal account of the author's trip across France. The author shares their experiences in various regions, including Le Havre, Reims, Provins, Orléans, and Montbert. They highlight specific attractions and activities in each location, such as visiting museums, exploring historic sites, enjoying local cuisine, and staying at different campsites. The article offers a personal perspective on traveling in France and offers recommendations for those interested in exploring rural France. The author concludes by mentioning the need for extra time at customs post-Brexit but overall had a positive experience and plans to return to France in the future. [Extracted from the article]

The first patient identified with the variant was vaccinated and had just returned from Cameroon, IHU researchers wrote in a paper published on the medRxiv server in late December where they first drew attention to the atypical mutations. (Bloomberg) -- The World Health Organization said a coronavirus variant found in France hasn't become much of a threat since it was first identified in November. [Extracted from the article]

The article looks into Fiorella Pierobon's journey from a television profession to a life of art, examining her childhood love of drawing and her fondness for abstract painting styles. Pierobon outlines her artistic approach, which includes using materials and colors to convey emotions while leaving interpretation up to the audience. She also discusses the impact of residing in France on her paintings and compares the assistance for artists in France and Italy during the epidemic.

"The EUROCALL Review" is EUROCALL's open access online scientific journal. Regular sections include: (1) Reports on EUROCALL Special Interest Groups: up-to-date information on SIG activities; (2) Projects: reports on on-going CALL or CALL-related R&D projects; (3) Recommended websites: reports and reviews of examples of good practice in language learning website development; (4) Research papers on CALL related topics; (5) Research and Development papers on CALL related topics; (6) Reflective Practice papers on CALL related topics; and (7) Reviews of new books, CALL software, etc. Articles in this issue include: (1) The Future of Foreign Language Instructional Technology: BYOD MALL (Jack Burston); (2) Why and how do distance learners use mobile devices for language learning? (Valérie Demouy, Ann Jones, Qian Kan, Agnes Kukulska-Hulme and Annie Eardley); (3) Variations in motivation, anxiety and boredom in learning English in Second Life (Mariusz Kruk); and (4) Creating an avatar to become a "spect-actor" of one's learning of English for specific purposes (Virginie Privas-Bréauté). "EMMA: Towards multicultural learning" (Ruth Kerr and Ilaria Merciai) describes the project EMMA (http://www.europeanmoocs.eu/). "Aba English App" (Rafael Seiz) provides a recommendation for the mobile language learning application, Aba English. Individual articles contain references.

The article focuses on an American statesman, Thomas Jefferson's exposure to Neoclassical art and architecture during his time in Paris, France particularly his visits to the Musée de Louvre and attendance at the Salon of 1787. It explores how Jefferson's encounters with works by artists like Jacques-Louis David and Hubert Robert influenced his architectural vision for the U.S., reflecting his commitment to democracy and civic engagement.

Idemia, a France-based provider of security services using biometric technology, has installed its self-serve passenger identification kiosk at eight Australia airports, according to a press release. After testing by the Australian department of home affairs, the Gen3 kiosk was installed... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

France has the highest government expenditures as a percentage of GDP among OECD countries, allowing for generous subsidies to businesses and individuals. For example, French businesses received €157 billion in subsidies in 2019, amounting to over €2,400 per capita. The French government also provides subsidies for education, including free schooling, subsidies for school supplies, meals, and transportation. Higher education is mostly free, with registration fees waived for scholarship recipients. The government also offers subsidies for electric cars, bicycles, and public transportation. However, critics argue that these subsidies contribute to France's increasing national debt and encourage unnecessary consumption. [Extracted from the article]

Equinix, a global data center and colocation provider, has signed seven power purchase agreements (PPAs) with German renewables developer WPD for power offtake in France. This deal, one of the largest of its kind in French history, covers a capacity of 100MW and over 300GWh annually. The PPAs will support Equinix's 11 French data centers and contribute to France's renewable energy production goals. This marks Equinix's twentieth PPA worldwide, increasing its global assets to 912MW. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study from the University of Paris Saclay explores the use of identifiability analysis in the field of animal science. Identifiability analysis is a mathematical tool that helps determine if unique values of model parameters can be recovered from experimental data. The researchers propose adopting an upstream approach, integrating identifiability analysis before data collection, to improve the accuracy and robustness of predictive models. They emphasize the availability of freely accessible software tools that make identifiability analysis more accessible to practitioners in the field. The study concludes that the modeling community in animal science can easily incorporate identifiability analysis into their model development process. [Extracted from the article]

The article examines the work on paper of French artist Jean Dubuffet. Topics discussed include Dubuffet's criticism of high culture, his goal to make an art based on the values and concerns of the common man, and his drawing techniques. Also mentioned is Dubuffet's series of works incorporating the wings of butterflies and moths.

The article focuses on French celebrity chef Ludo Lefebvre and his Christmas traditions. Topics include his role as a judge on the television show "The Taste," his brand ambassadorship for the kitchen appliance company Fisher & Paykel, and his attempt to introduce his children to Advent calendars. A recipe is presented for his Buche de Noel cake.

"The EUROCALL Review" is EUROCALL's open access online scientific journal. Regular sections include: (1) Reports on EUROCALL Special Interest Groups: up-to-date information on SIG activities; (2) Projects: reports on on-going CALL or CALL-related R&D projects; (3) Recommended websites: reports and reviews of examples of good practice in language learning website development; (4) Research papers on CALL related topics; (5) Research and Development papers on CALL related topics; (6) Reflective Practice papers on CALL related topics; and (7) Reviews of new books, CALL software, etc. Articles in this issue include: (1) Sustainability in CALL Learning Environments: A Systemic Functional Grammar Approach (Peter McDonald); (2) Lessons Learned in Designing and Implementing a Computer-Adaptive Test for English (Jack Burston and Maro Neophytou; (3) How EFL Students Can Use Google to Correct Their "Untreatable" Written Errors (Luc Geiller); (4) Constructing an Evidence-Base for Future CALL Design with "Engineering Power": The Need for More Basic Research and Instrumental Replication (Zöe Handley); and (5) Podcasts for Learning English Pronunciation in Igboland: Students' Experiences and Expectations (E. E. Mbah, B. M. Mbah, M. I. Iloene and G. Iloene). Individual articles contain references.

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The article focuses on the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo massacre which exposed some of France's deepest cultural tensions. It also speaks about the sudden increase in the worth of the magazine as a result of increase in the sales. It also refers to the increase in subscriptions and receipt of donations from the sympathizers such as Google and the French Government. The article refers to the Communist policies of the French and has reference to liberals such as Montesquieu and Tocqueville.

The article discusses how the French government was concerned about the nation's potential vulnerability to terrorist attacks prior to a terrorism event in which two gunmen stormed the offices of the "Charlie Hebdo" newspaper in Paris, France on January 7, 2015 and killed 12 people, including three of France's best-known cartoonists. Automobile-related terrorist attacks in Nantes, France and Dijon, France are mentioned, along with extremist Muslims, religion, and France's Islamic population.

Renewable heating firm Newheat has raised €30 million ($32.8m) in funding, with new shareholder SWEN Capital Partners participating through its SWIFT II strategy. Newheat aims to become a European leader in renewable heat generation for district heating and industrial sectors, focusing on decarbonization. The company plans to invest the majority of the funds in power plant projects, with the goal of investing €150 million in 15 new projects within three years and achieving €1 billion in installed capacity by 2030. Newheat has already deployed five plants in France and has announced plans to expand into waste heat recovery, solar thermal energy, heat storage, industrial heat pumps, and biomass and biogas combustion. [Extracted from the article]

For those of us who struggle with enjoying digital sound at home - from anecdotal evidence, there are still more than a few of us around - the Totaldac d1-unity just may change your listening habits and enlarge your musical libraries. Except where noted, I listened to the d1-unity DAC and d1- streamer-sublime together. As you might imagine, these high-precision devices aren't cheap, and the Totaldac dl-unity DAC I've been listening to contains 100 of them (whereas the four-box d1-sublime DAC, which I heard and enjoyed in Munich, uses 600!). To see how much the d1-sublime-streamer was adding to this delightful illusion, I replaced it with my own streamer: the much less expensive and kludgier combination of the Sonore ultraRendu and Denafrips Iris digital-to-digital converter (the latter to enable an AES3 connection to the d1-unity). [Extracted from the article]

The article informs that French government, like the Netherlands, will not allow internet voting in legislative elections to be held in June 2017 following allegations that Russian hackers influenced 2016 U.S. presidential election. It presents the views of Dutch Interior Minister Ronald Plasterk, on vulnerabilities in the automated counting software. It also mentions that the move will affect 11 of the 577 electoral districts voting in France.

The article presents a reprint of an article which appeared in the February 2015 issue of "Cahiers du Cinéma" Magazine and was translated from the French by Nicholas Elliott, and it mentions the terrorist attacks at the offices of the "Charlie Hebdo" Magazine in France and the potential impacts of the massacre on the rest of the world. The strength and power of the press are mentioned, along with the spirit of the French people and author Michel Houellebecq’s novel "Soumission."

Le Maire said there was some misunderstanding about what France wants: The government is not pushing for any change to the wholesale market and the proposals are focused on structural issues rather than short term difficulties. (Bloomberg) -- French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire arrived in Brussels for a meeting with his peers on Monday demanding they take seriously his country's proposal to revamp energy markets in the European Union. [Extracted from the article]

The article informs that abused for decades by the decline in its paper distribution, regional daily press (PQR) s seeking to diversify into events, audiovisual, digital or communication in France. It mentions that media activity alone is no longer sufficient to ensure the sustainability and profitability of regional press groups, therefore they are looking into different expansion models.

The article offers information on the war of Charolais, France between 1477-1478. Topics discussed include research papers on war in the library of Saint-Berain-sous-Sanvignes, France, gratifications of officers, troops of French Emperor Louis XI in the war, fortress during the war and history of Burgundy, France.