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Beyonce Blackface Photo Controversy

February 25, 2011

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Pop star Beyonce’s blackface photo shoot for French magazine L’Officiel Paris was supposed to be an homage to Africa, but the tribute has sparked controversy. “Given the controversial history surrounding blackface, it’s impossible to believe that both Beyoncé and her team didn’t think of the racial implications in painting her face,” Steven J. Horowitz, Associate

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Russian and French Bullets Collided in Flight (Picture)

January 15, 2011

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Have you seen it? Russian and French bullets collided in flight. This statement was based on a 19th century treasure that was found by a Ukrainian treasure hunter. The picture of the collision shows two bullets tinkered into one another. Photo:

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Sunday School Barbie or French Maid Barbie or Lingerie Barbie

December 24, 2010

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One question in tonight’s Million Dollar Money Drop was about the barbie doll. Which is not an actual Barbie produced by Mattel? There were three choices: Sunday School Barbie or French Maid Barbie or Lingerie Barbie. The couple was not sure of their answer and placed their bets on Sunday School Barbie and Lingerie Barbie.

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Carine Roitfeld Resigns From French Vogue – New York Times (blog)

December 17, 2010

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In a surprise move, Carine Roitfeld said Friday she will step down as editor in chief of French Vogue at the end of January.

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The Meaning Of “Puerile”

November 9, 2010

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The Meaning Of “Puerile”

The Meaning Of “Puerile “ : Did you know about Puerile” “Frivolous” can remember the qualities of youth and immaturity, but the term itself is not chicken. On the contrary, it has been for more than three centuries, and its predecessors in the French and Latin, the adjective “puéril” and “puerilis”, respectively, are much older.

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How the high school ratings were done – Buffalo Business First

June 17, 2010

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How the high school ratings were done Buffalo Business First … scores on Regents exams in 13 subjects: English, French, Latin, German, Spanish, mathematics A (or integrated algebra), mathematics B (or geometry ), … and more

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