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 * Welcome to Speaking Out Internationally**

You can contact me by email at **belen.san-antonio@cpe.fr**

 * Please don't forget to put your speaking activity down below in the appropriate section. Put/post your slides, docs, and anything else you used during the activity **

** Speaking Out Internationally** gives you the opportunity to share your ideas on topics of an international flavour. This could be something about a country, an event or issue. It is ** your ** course and you are the masters of the course. If you do nothing, not much will happen and the whole thing will fall through!


 * To start ** you will have to become members of this wikispace as you will have to put your ideas for discussion on this page by the **Friday** of the week preceeding the class. **P** ** enalties will be applied to students who fail to post at least one question on the wiki every Friday. ** (You can see some examples below. Please be more creative than most of last year's students!!!!)


 * Class will take the form of **debates, speakn**. You are the 'actors' **ing in pairs and groups, quizzes and any other interactive types of communicatio**in your learning here, so be active!! This will make up **33%** of your final grade.
 * Everyone will create **a short oral activity** for your classmates to enjoy and take part in. This will be about a subject (Internationally speaking) which is close to your heart and that you would like to share with us and will lead to a class discussion. You don't necessarily need to do a Power Point . Your activity must be fun and very **interactive**, for example a game or #|quiz for the whole class in, a debate with interactive questions, etc. This will make up **33%** of your final grade.
 * There will be a **writing element** to the module. You are to produce a short #|dossier on 3 of the topics introduced during the semester. This should include: i) Information you gleaned from the talk and discussion in class, ii) information on the topic that you have researched, iii) a personal comment. These 3 elements will be the written evaluation mark of the module and will be worth **33%** of your final grade. This should be handed in to me on the last but one class.

= 30/03/2015 Hello there. My voice is still not 100% ok. This is the Speaking Out module. Today I need you to do pretty much all the talking so that I can minimise my talking and continue 'resting' my voice. We will do the revision game if there is one, the speaking activity, and then we'll go through the videos, articles and questions that you posted on the wiki. =

= Thanks  =

Please sign up for your speaking activity:


 * PAS DE COURS **
 * ||  || **NAME** || **SHORT DESCRIPTION OF ORAL ACTIVITY** ||   ||
 * **1** || 2 FEBRUARY ||  ||   ||   ||
 * **2** || 9 FEBRUARY ||  ||   ||   ||
 * || **16 FEBRUARY** || **VACANCES HIVER** || **PAS DE COURS** ||  ||
 * || **23 FEBRUARY** || **2ND SESSION** || **PAS DE COURS** ||  ||
 * **3** || 2 MARCH || Margot & Yohann || Ranking ||  ||
 * **4** || 9 MARCH || Carole et Marie || Taboo ||  ||
 * **5** || 16 MARCH || Baus & Dumond || Fraternities and Sororities ||  ||
 * **6** || 23 MARCH || Aloïs et Jean-Baptiste ||  ||   ||
 * **7** || 30 MARCH || Vouillon baptiste ||  ||   ||
 * || **6 APRIL** || **LUNDI DE PAQUES** || **PAS DE COURS** ||  ||
 * || **13 APRIL** || **VACANCES PRIMTEMPS** || **PAS DE COURS** ||  ||
 * || **20 APRIL** || **PAS DE COURS** || **PAS DE COURS** ||  ||
 * **8** || 27 APRIL || Clément et Caroline || hanged ||  ||
 * **9** || 4 MAY || Antoine et Valerian ||  ||   ||
 * **10** || 11 MAY || Florian et cécile || Monarchy-of-the-United-Kingdom ||  ||
 * **11** || 18 MAY || Estelle et Philippine || Time's up LAST CLASS ||  ||
 * || **25** **MAY** || **FERIE** || **PAS DE COURS** ||  ||
 * **12** || 1 JUNE || ** MOCK CAE ** || ** Mandatory I believe ** ||  ||

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2014-2015 SEMESTER 8 SPEAKING ACTIVITIES
Speaking activity "English vs American words" Aloïs and Jean Baptiste


 * Speaking activity: "the reality about the Disney moovies"**


 * Speaking activity: "Monarchy of the United Kingdom"**
 * Cécile et Florian**

Baptiste RUSSO and Thibaud VOUILLON
 * Speaking activity: "Origin of various things"**

Mathilde Baus and Aurore Dumond
 * Speaking Activity on Fraternities and Activities**

During my activities, i will be talking about St Paddy's Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lpHXz5u4G4

MEGNA Yohann

Carole Reymond and Marie Steger
 * Speaking activity** : Taboo

Valerian Torregrossa and Antoine Degenne
 * Speaking activity** : Popular music genres

Questions for Monday 23 March:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjZ4tdtEvcQ

This is an extract from a serie "The big bang theory". In this extract one of the main character organize a double date between a couple and him and his phone. This extract is directly linked with the movie "her" because it's a parody of the future between human and robots but using technology which already exist.

Clément TOUZET

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/mar/19/beforetwitteri-hashtag-twitter-five-ways-the-little-blue-bird-has-changed-our-lives

This is an article which deals with Twitter and how it changed our lifes. Now, would it be hard for you to live without twitter, facebook or instagram ? Are you addict to those websites ? Do you think that they are good for our social life ?


 * Estelle GRANET**

/ //IMITATION GAME// /

// This movie takes place during the Second World War and speaks about Turing Alain's life. // //The main intrigue of the movie is the deciphering of the machine Enigma. Enigma is a machine invented by the Germans. It was used during the Second World War by the Germans to send coded messages. These messages contained the war informations (the next attacks, the position of ships and armies etc.). **Enigma was said then unbreakable** because only the Germans possessed the algorithm of deciphering and this algorithm changed every day. It was thus impossible for the scientists of the other camp to decipher messages in one day. **Turing Alain is one of bigger mathematician and cryptologue of England and has to decode this machine.** // //At the end of the movie and after the War, the policemen discover that alain Turing is a homosexual. The British justice proposes two choices: **the chemical castration or the prison**. Alain Turing chooses the chemical castration because he wants to work on his invention. However, medicine prevents him from thinking and becomes crazy. He decides then to commit suicide. //

// Two subjects are approached: the scientific discovery of Alain Turing and the homophobia in England : // // 1. To decipher enigma Alain Turing invented another machine "christopher" able to decipher the codes and other machines. __Do you know what is the machine "Christopher" for us today? Do you know what Alain has invented and this revolutionize our everyday life ?__ //

// 2. Homosexuality was a crime until 1982 in England valid death by hanging. After the abolition of the death penalty, gay men had the choice between chemical castration or prison. it was only in 2001 that the British justice punishes homophobic acts, under pressure from the European Court of Human Rights. However, homosexuality is still a taboo subject than in other countries. // //__What do you think of the choice offered by British justice to homosexuals? Is it less or more horrible than death? Is not return to Nazism in distorting the human person? __//

//the synopsis : http://www.allocine.fr/video/player_gen_cmedia=19550242&cfilm=198371.html //

// **BARTHE Cécile** //

//**As I hadn't done my homework last week,I had to post something on the Wiki. I chose to post an article about Artificial Intelligence as we spoke about it last week.**// //**Here is the link to see the article :**//
 * __http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/robotics/artificial-intelligence/nick-bostrom-says-we-should-trust-our-future-robot-overlords//__**
 * This article is an interview about the question : is IA likely to make humans extinct or are we smart enough to control it ?**


 * Caroline MILLET**


 * For the make up of not doing last week homework i put a video;**
 * http://www.ted.com/playlists/171/the_most_popular_talks_of_all**


 * It's a talk of a model about the power of image and appareance.**
 * What do you think about her talk ? Do you think that image or appearance have a real impact on your life ?**


 * Alois POULY**


 * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL6RRIOZyCM**


 * I would like to talk about another film which is in relation to Her : I Robot. In this film released in 2004, there are a lot of robots which serve and help people in the everyday life. All of them are acting without any feelings and their behaviour are just based on mathematics or probability. However, in the film, there is one of the robots which is more advanced. Indeed, he acts with his own mind and makes his decisions thanks to his feelings. Nevertherless his appearance, he would like to be a real human.**


 * Jean-Baptiste MERLE**


 * 1) In my opinion, falling in love with an AI is not possible. Indeed, a AI is programmed to think like us and adopt our way of thinking, so, of course, we will feel connected to it but we cannot fall in love with it.**
 * 2) I don't feel threatened by new tech because in my opinion there is no way we can create an AI which can think and act like us by itself because our brain cannot de recreated and no program can run like it.**
 * Margot KOZOLINSKY**


 * 1) I think if we can fall in love animals, we can fall in love anyone. Why not?**
 * 2) I am not afraid by advancies of robotics, i support it. If i'm studying in this college, it's to design robot. I think that it could bring some helps. Indeed robots can be useful in some application: -help old people**
 * -fight in wars instead of people and avoid that people die for any reason**
 * - use in dangerous activity**
 * A contrario, people can lose their jobs.**


 * MEGNA Yohann**


 * 1) I think that it's not possible to fall in love with an IA, because to fall in love people need to project themselves into the future and to be able to grow their couple together. At the moment, the IA is not able to do that.**
 * 2) I am not afraid by advancies of robotics, I think robots are bringing comfort to people by helping them in daily tasks like housekeeping for example.**


 * Mathilde BAUS**


 * 1) In my opinion, be in love with an AI is not possible, because we need physical contact with the other to keep the feelings strong. Because thisquestion raise another, if we replace the AI by a real people who can answer the phone 24/24 or take the initiative, would you said the same?**
 * 2) Without being afraid about the "terminator" case, robots take a bigger place in some countries, to help people, but they could take the place of people in some working areas (for exemple cashiers or tickets officers) and i don't like this.**
 * Valerian Torregrossa**


 * 1)In my opinion, falling in love with an AI is not possible. I think that maybe you can have a good interaction with the AI, which is logical in the film as the AI is created according to the character's behavior. Whereas, falling in love with only a voice can't be real because you don't have the other feelings you can have with human beings.**
 * 2) I am not afraid of the development of robots. Indeed, they can help us a lot in the future but we still need to keep control on their development.**


 * Aurore DUMOND**


 * 1) In my opinion, it is totally impossible to fall in love with an AI. Indeed, we can't mix feelings and technologies, those two things are totally incompatible. Feelings, and especially the feeling of love, are unrational and subjective whereas technologies are concrete and palpable.**
 * 2) I am not afraif of advanced robots if we keep control of our lifes.**


 * Philippine ROGER**


 * 1 ) I think falling in love with an AI is totally impossible. This is a simple voice that is under the control of a computer. Having feelings with something unreal is hard to imagine**
 * 2) I 'm not afraid of advanced robots because they will never replace men. I think robots will help us a lot in our future, but they can never replace the love between two real people**

Florian GAUTHERON**

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RUSSO Baptiste

I think we can fall in love with anyone. However, the relationship between a man and a IA seems to be impossible. A IA can not bring him what a real woman can bring him. If one day, we manage to create a such IA, how to be sure that robots can't grow by themselves afterwards ?

STEGER Marie

In my opinion, it is not possible to fall in love with artificial intelligence. Man needs a real physical contact to create a relationship. I'm not afraid by the advance of robotics. Indeed, it is beneficial in several areas: for example in the medical field. However, note that this advance can cause some problems like drones which flew over Paris. In addition, there is an ethical issue. With artificial intelligence, robots will be able to make themselves their decision. To counter these problems there are the Three Laws of Robotics. Carole REYMOND

It will be possible to fall in love with AI, it's just a matter of time, and even if it will be different from what we experience now, we will have to accept it, since love is blindness. It might be a problem if the robotics takes more and more space in our society, we should worry a bit about it VOUILLON Thibaud

1)In my opinion, it is possible to fall in love with the personnality of someone and therefore to fall in love with a very well done artificial intelligence. However, it is not the same love between 2 humans, that involves physical contact and presence. 2)I am not really scared of the advances in robotics in itself but I'm more afraid of what purpose they will serve. I'm not necessarily talking about war, but about overconsumption in western countries especially. DEGENNE Antoine

**Questions for discussion Monday 2 March 2015**

 * Superlative is coming ...**




 * Margot and Yohann**

[|International Women's Day 2015: The high-profile women who prove that the pay and equality gaps are still alive and well - People - News - The Independent] - Do you think that a such day is usefull? - In your opinion, what values of the women are defended/ protected/ represented on this day ?

BARTHE Cécile
 * Found it. **

http://www.ted.com/playlists/171/the_most_popular_talks_of_all

- Are schools killing creativity ? - What is the role of creativity in our society ?

Florian GAUTHERON


 * Hiding your true self**

http://www.ted.com/talks/morgana_bailey_the_danger_of_hiding_who_you_are#t-6605

- Did you realize that 61% of people at work want to change themselves and conform to others? - Do you think that there's something that everyone hides big or small? - What can lead someone to hide his true self? Do you think we can hide ourselves because of trust issues? - Do you think that by treating their history as a secret that must be hidden, they helped the discrimination to exist in society?

A great quote to close this out is by Shannon L. Alder and it says **"One of the greatest regrets in life is being what others would want you to be, rather than being yourself."**

Caroline Millet

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/why-a-pint-of-beer-will-probably-cost-you-1150-by-the-year-2040-10078299.html

- Do you pay attention to prices when you go shopping ? - What impact could bring such an increase of prices on your consumption ?


 * Jean-Baptiste Merle**

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodybuilding

-Do you think that make a lot of sport is good or not? Can you abuse of sport? Do you thing that sport can become an obstacle in your family life
 * Clément TOUZET**

**Questions for discussion Monday 9 Frebruary 2015**

 * Nap at work**

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/16/how-to-nap-at-work_n_1232352.html

- Should the nap be mandatory at work? - Why some companies are cozying up to napping at work?

Mathilde Baus

**The voices of China's workers**

@http://www.ted.com/talks/leslie_t_chang_the_voices_of_china_s_workers

Would you be ready to accept bad conditions of work in order to get a better salary?

Philippine Roger

http://www.buzzfeed.com/ashleyperez/got-jokes#.prNOePJn1
 * Online "articles".**

- Do you think spending/wasting your time on the Internet reading some article from BuzzFeed or 9gag for example is a good thing? - Could it be helpful to improve your English or at least your vocabulary?

Margot KOZOLINSKY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53PfRevhcY4
 * Her and artifical intelligence.**

Do you think this situation about a man falling in love of an IA could be possible? Are you afraid about the advancies of robotics?

Valerian Torregrossa


 * Ukraine conflict.**

France and Germany are going to intervene in the Ukraine conflict. Is that a good thing for Ukraine and Europe ?

Baptiste RUSSO


 * CCTV**

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11392930/CCTV-shows-robber-breaking-into-garage-brandishing-five-inch-knife.html

CCTV is a system of video surveillance used in Great Britain to insure security. What do you think about CCTV ? Is it a violation of the privacy or is it a good way to prevent terrorism and to guarantee the citizens' security ?

Aurore DUMOND

**Video games**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvG_3KwN5uA

Do you think that video games are dangerous for health ? Do you think they are dangerous for youg people who could reproduce the things they do in the video games in their real life ?


 * Estelle GRANET**

http://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21642065-attempt-stake-claim-airless-desert-lunar-lunacy

//**Lunar lunacy**//

 * Such a project is it really feasible ?


 * Steger Marie**

https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are#t-1160324 YOUR BODY LANGUAGE SHAPES WHO YOU ARE
 * do you think people judge primarily on body language ?
 * Do our nonverbals govern how we think and feel about ourselves ?
 * Our body change our minds ?

Since it has been proved that body language is the most important thing in human communication, neglecting its effect is not a good idea. In the video, Amy Cuddy explains that we can change the way we see ourselves and the way we feel just by changing our physical behaviour like taking a more confident pose. I personnaly think it is true that the body "talks" more than the words because the words only express the idea, whereas the body express the feelings. Therefore, it is important to work on the body language because you mainly express yourself with it and that's what other people see.
 * Review:** In this video, a social psychologist explains the importance of body language and how it can affect other's judgement as well as ours.


 * Antoine Found it. Good review! Belén **


 * Carole**

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/art-way/colorado-and-marijuana-le_b_6397664.html

How is Marijuana doing in colorada 1 year after legalization ?


 * Is legalizing marijuana good or bad?
 * How is doing the government since it has been legalized


 * Vouillon**

http://www.ted.com/talks/carol_dweck_the_power_of_believing_that_you_can_improve


 * Do you think that believing you can improve can really make you do better ?
 * How do you react in front of a problem too difficult for you to resolve ?


 * Aloïs**

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**Questions for discussion Monday 24 November :**
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2846494/Could-Wifi-harming-health-Thats-growing-number-people-believe-triggering-headaches-nausea-crippling-pain.html
 * Did you know that wifi can be dangerous for our health ?
 * Do you switch off the wifi when you sleep for example ?

[] Caroline C.
 * Would you be ready to pay for visting some ad-free web site?
 * The aim of this experiment is to avoid ads and, at the same time, allow people who create sites to be paid. Do you have other ideas to propose?

Charles V.
 * UK counter-terrorism bill to include campus ban on extremists (article & video)**
 * Do you think that it's a answer against terrorism?
 * Could it really stop people to becoming terrorists?


 * Questions for discussion Monday 10 November : **

[] Sebastien.A
 * What do you think about this mouvement ?
 * What will be your reaction in that case ?

[] Amélie.R
 * Do you think that nuclear power plants are not protected enough ?
 * Do you think these drones are a threat to the safety of nuclear power plants ?

Would you trust Google with your genetic data?
[] Lise A.
 * Do you think its a really progress for medecine ?
 * What are the inconvenients for you ?
 * Will you use this service ?

[] Caroline.A
 * Are you for or against this procedure?
 * Would you be ready to give $11000 to realise the family's dream like this?

[] Caroline C.
 * Are you used to read on e-readers ? Do you prefer "real" books ?
 * Did you know that Amazon collects data about highlighted passage in the e-books ? What do you think about that ?

[] Do you think that the clocks change is always usefull nowadays?

Sébastien.D

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2827571/Ban-smoking-cars-passed-law-weeks-come-force-October-2015.html What do you think about it ? Have you got any idea to protect children against smoke ?

Thomas R

= Questions for discussion Monday 3 November:=

Lewis Hamlilton wins F1 US Grand Prix http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/nov/02/lewis-hamilton-f1-us-grand-prix-nico-rosberg

Are you interested in motor sport ? What do you think about this kind of "sport" ? Thomas R

[|VIDEO HIGGS BOSON] Do you think that Higgs Boson is an important advanced in the scientific research ? How necessary is that kind of discovery ? Have you heard about string theory ? Sébastien.A

@http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2813818/Topshop-slammed-use-super-skinny-mannequin-London-store-legs-HALF-size-belonging-8-10-dress-sized-girl.html Do you think that the super skinny mannequin can be seen as a model by teenagers ? Do you think this model can be dangerous for teenagers and encourage them to lose weight ? Do you think it can be a marketing asset ?

Amélie.R =Would you feed your baby a strict alkaline diet? Growing numbers of parents are feeding their children a diet of nuts, seeds and vegetables = http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2816969/Would-feed-baby-strict-alkaline-diet-Growing-numbers-parents-feeding-children-diet-nuts-seeds-vegetables.html Lise.A
 * Do you think this is good for a baby to be feed only by nuts, seeds and vegetables ?
 * Do you think it can be a mode effect ?
 * Could you made the same thing with your future child ?

http://i100.independent.co.uk/article/the-clocks-change-tonightmaybe-for-the-last-time--e1TPV-PiIg Do you think that the clocks change is always usefull nowadays?

Sébastien.D

@http://www.theguardian.com/technology/askjack/2014/oct/30/what-happens-to-your-facebook-account-when-you-or-a-loved-one-dies what could we do other to save or remove a social network account of dead person?

Caroline.A

@http://www.valuewalk.com/2014/10/women-better-suited-go-mars-men/ Caroline C.
 * Do you think it's a good idea to choose people on their sex ?
 * Do you think women are better astronaut then men ?

At least 24 people have been killed and scores are missing after a boat said to be carrying migrants sank off the north coast of Istanbul, officials say. Charles V.
 * Turkey migrant boat sinks in Bosphorus, killing 24**
 * What do you think we can do for migrants who come to our conutry?
 * Which solutions can you suggest to help them and solve this problem?

** Questions for discussion Monday 20 October: **
Dear class, Sorry I am not well enough to be there today. I have had a look at the questions for today and noticed that only Sébastien.D posted the right number of questions. Those who had penalties for not posting anything last week, were supposed to post 3 questions, i.e. introduce 3 topics/articles/videos and post at least one question for each of them. Please use some of the time during today's class to post the additional questions missing. Please also put your name down for the speaking activity in the table below if you haven't done so yet. Have a good break and see you on Monday 3rd.
 * 20/10/2014**
 * Belén **

How different are men and women? Before you click on the link, discuss in your groups as many ways as you can think of. Consider love, career, attitude to money, etc.

http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_eye/2014/08/22/man_meets_woman_by_yang_liu_uses_pictograms_to_explore_the_differences_between.htm ol

** Want VS Need Check out this great series of illustrations reminding us of the little things that are important in every day life. ** Great series of illustrations by talented designer <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #e73213; font-family: Lora,Georgia,Cambria,;">Erin Hanson <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #424242; font-family: Lora,Georgia,Cambria,;"> entitled Want VS Need. Very clever, reminds us about the important little things of everyday life. Hanson is a graphic designer/photographer currently living in Austin, Texas.

@http://chicquero.com/2012/03/14/want-vs-need/

Highest tower in the world Have a look to that amazing video : VIDEO BURJ KHALIFA Sébastien.A 1.1
 * Belén **
 * Highest tower in the world**
 * How necessary is a tower like that ? Do we really need to build tower higher and higher ?
 * How the city will look like in the future ?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2794284/woman-calls-police-wildlife-experts-deal-escaped-crocodile-garden-turns-inflatable-toy.html Lise.A 2.1
 * Woman calls out police and wildlife experts to deal with escaped crocodile in her garden - but it turns out to be an inflatable toy.**
 * Do you think that people call often the police or other help service for nothing ?
 * Do you think that could be a danger for other people who really need help ?
 * What we can do to limit the jokes that are done to this help services ?

**Ebola crisis: Texas hospital ‘deeply sorry’ for case errors**
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/16/texas-hospital-sorry-ebola-case-errors = Watch out Isis, the US has a name for its military operation against you = http://i100.independent.co.uk/article/watch-out-isis-the-us-has-a-name-for-its-military-operation-against-you--gJ5GS3pQ8e
 * Is it normal that americans really try to treat ebola when an american is sick and not before?
 * Do you think that hospital is responsible to let theirs nurses to go abroad?
 * Can we talk of crisis?
 * Do you think that coalition must to send land army in Syria instand of sending bombs with planes?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liijgHmbBzg
 * Rare shark feeding frenzy in North Carolina**
 * Do you think possible that sharks can feeding on our beachs?

Sébastien.D 3.3

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/16/femen-protesters-vladimir-putin-milan-ukraine
 * Femen protesters target Vladimir Putin before his meeting with Ukraine leader.**
 * Do you think that kind of message is efficient ?
 * What do you know about the Ukraine situation nowadays ?

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/oct/15/snapchat-dropbox-web-logins-malicious-sites
 * After Snapchat and Dropbox, it's time to realise that the modern web is hostile**
 * Did you know Snap and Dropbox has been hacked ?
 * Do you control your privacy life on internet ?
 * Have you ever buy something on Internet with your VISA ?

Thomas.R 4.3

@http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2795562/dramatic-moment-british-fugitive-major-cocaine-dealer-europe-s-hells-angels-seized-police-gunpoint.html
 * Dramatic moment British fugitive who is 'major cocaine dealer' to Europe's Hells Angels is seized by police at gunpoint**
 * Do you think this arrest in the street can scare people ?
 * Do you think this arrest can be dangerous for people who walk in the street ?

Amélie.R 5.1

@http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/oct/14/women-body-image-anxiety-improve-body-confidence
 * Why is women’s body image anxiety at such devastating levels?**
 * Should you pay much importance to physics?
 * Do you think we should change the vision of the society about the "perfect body"?

Caroline.A 6.1

@http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1179111 (video)
 * A student of the University of North Carolina 3D printed a prosthetic hand for a 7-year-old boy**
 * Do you think this kind of object is a real progress for science ?
 * Do the old-fashion prosthetic limbs are going to be out-dated ?

Caroline C. 7.1

Transport chiefs investigating incident where driver reportedly shouted: ‘It’s disgusting. Get off the bus’ at kissing couple
 * Gay couple ‘thrown off London bus for kissing’**
 * Do you think people can been hurt by others feelings?
 * Do public transports are a space of liberty where people can everything?

A new mural by street artist Banksy in Bristol has been vandalised less than 24 hours after the work appeared
 * Banksy's new Bristol work, Pierced Eardrum, vandalised**
 * Do "street art" is a real art? And graffiti?
 * Should we let artists use special area to do their art without this kind of problem or it's more important to be in the city, in front of people?

California's Ongoing Drought Drives Water Wars (video & article)
 * The California Drought**
 * Do you think peolpe should change their way of thinking about water?
 * Do you have an idea of solution to save water and prevent its shortage?

Charles V.

**Questions for discussion Monday 13 October:**

 * Excalibur, the most controversial dog in the world at the moment, well not any more! **
 * People didn't demonstrate when they brought the missionary that had contracted ebola to Spain (with taxpayers money), but when it came to saving a dog's life, they took to the streets, signed petitions, pleaded ... **

Do you think the world today often gets indignant about the wrong things? Have we lost the sense of what really matters? What, in your opinion, is the right thing to do when somebody is infected with ebola in Africa? Should they be brought back to their countries? Would it be safer and help contain the spread of the disease if governments sent health professionals to treat them in the country where they were infected?

@http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/ebola/11149379/Protesters-clash-with-police-over-the-fate-of-Excalibur-the-Ebola-dog.html @http://www.eyeonspain.com/news/


 * Belén **

**And since we are talking about dogs...**
@http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2692966/The-Lewinsky-affair-best-thing-happen-Hillarys-career-claims-new-book.html Do you think that people are going to ridiculous extremes these days to further their careers?

= = Google rejects 58% of "right to be forgotten" requests. @http://money.cnn.com/2014/10/10/technology/google-forgotten/index.html Caroline C.
 * Belén **
 * Did you know that we could ask for being forgotten ?
 * Were you aware that Google could reject this kind of request ?
 * Are you afraid that this search engine can controle what people are allow to learn about you ?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2786712/Children-ditching-TV-favour-iPad-One-three-15s-use-OWN-tablet-watch-shows.html Lise A.
 * Children are ditching TV in favour of the iPad.**
 * Did you know that six in ten children use a tablet at home ?
 * Do you think that tablet is better for child than TV ?
 * What are the advantages and the disadvantages of a tablet for children ?
 * How Parents can protect their children from the internet dangers ?

= = = = THE SCOTTISH REFERENDUM: =


 * QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION **
 * **Did you follow the Scottish referendum campaigns pro and against? Tell your classmates about it**
 * How much do you know about the historical relation between England and Scotland? **Tell your classmates about it and find out more information from other people**
 * **Mr Cameron made a number of promises in his post-referendum speech? What do you think are the implications of his promises?**
 * **There are some claims that the vote was rigged. What reasons would the "NO" campaigners have to do that?**
 * **What would have been the implications, socially, politically, economically etc. for The UK, had the "YES" won?**
 * **What could be the repercussions of the referendum results on other countries currently dealing with this issue? What are the implications for the >EU?**

The during:
VIDEOS ON PEN DRIVE

The after:
= David Cameron: Queen 'purred' down line over Scottish Independence vote  =

@http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/queen-elizabeth-II/11116606/David-Cameron-Queen-purred-down-line-over-Scottish-Independence-vote.html

@http://www.rgs.org/webcasts/activities_0109/what_is_africa.html

@http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/Continent%20Maps/Africa%20Map%20Exam.pdf


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 * __About economy:__ **

Actually, the economic system is in crisis. This crisis comes from many facts and so is hard to define the real causes of the actual state of the market. Experts in economics from most of the powerful countries try to found solutions. (5min video) @http://www.ted.com/talks/rob_reid_the_8_billion_ipod


 * Questions: **

@http://elections.lefigaro.fr/municipales-2014/2014/03/30/01052-20140330LIVWWW00005-en-direct-suivez-les-resultats-du-second-tour-des-elections-municipales-2014.php This article talks about how the socialist parti lost historically municipal elections. Do you have any informations which can explain that result?


 * CHAMI KHAZRAJI Othmane **

There is a new movement of thought in the scientific world embodied by google society is transhumanism. This movement tries to create a new man who lives longer and whose capacity is increased with the new technologies. They said that they can defeat death. What do you think about that? do you think that being immortal will bring us more advantages in our life or more drawbacks?

Do you trust the experts in economics like Copyright Math people ™ or statistics? Do you think that the actual economic system could survive in the future with those people in charge? Do you think that is time to change the economic system and to replace the former economist ideals?


 * Bruno Mendez de Vigo **


 * __About cinema:__ **

In the actual cinema films we can see that the quality, in visual terms, of films has take an improvement. Actually we are not able to do the difference between real things and visual effects create by computer graphics program. Game: Try to tell me the real (or not) things in different pictures.

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Is there a limit in the scientist progress applied t computer vision? Are you afraid of the goal we can use this technology? Are the visual evidence stay evidences?
 * Question: **


 * Bruno Mendez de Vigo **


 * __About television and internet:__ **

It’s been more than 50/100 years that woman are equals person as a men in matters like rights society, chances and salaries. But actually some part of population don’t recognize woman as equal to men…

@https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt8VYOfr8To (3 min video)

Do you think that singers like Britney Spears, Katy Perry, and Madonna could help with all stereotypes bringing that image to young people? Do you follow one of these singers (Britney Spears, Katy Perry, and Madonna)? Do you agree (morally) with the ideology?
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 * Bruno Mendez de Vigo **

@http://www.kxly.com/news/technology/Designer-genes-take-a-leap-forward/25211260 Recently scientists have managed to implant a designer chromosome in a living cell. This is a new leap for understanding genetics. The scientists defend their cause by saying that it will save life and eradicate fatal world diseases, however, playing with the genome is regarded as taking the place of God by many religions. Do you think designing chromosomes and playing with genetics is morally acceptable?
 * Julie A. **

@http://www.thealmagest.com/mars-one-to-establish-martian-simulator-on-earth-to-train-astronauts-travelers/11963 As you may have heard, the NASA is currently developing astronaut programs to explore Mars. Billions of dollars are spent to develop the technology and infrastructure to achieve this goal. This research is beneficial for us as they are looking to make the smallest and lightest technology possible. However, don't you think that the money invested in these programs could be better spent ? (For example : solve World Hunger, ...)
 * Julie A. **

https://www.ted.com/talks/christopher_soghoian_government_surveillance_this_is_just_the_beginning#t-8847

What do you think about that ? In which way do the world is going ? Do you think is becoming too extreme ? Do you think about surveillance when you are behind your laptop ?

@http://chantouvivelavie.c.h.pic.centerblog.net/00e8f50a.jpg @http://www.ibostv.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/sudan_famine_6.jpg
 * Cesarole Florent **

How are you feeling ? If there are, who are the faulty ones ? Are there solutions ?

Do that photography push you to act ? Or do you think it's not your job even if it hurt you ?


 * Cesarole Florent **

= **24/03/2014** =

== As promised, I'm posting a document on Adolfo Suarez, the first decmocratically elected Prime Minister after Franco's death. I hope you enjoy doing a little research and finding out more about this great man. Please find the dates missing in the document so that we can look at them together next week. ==


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= Questions for discussion Monday 24 March 2014. =

Nowdays, we ues our smartphone, Iphone or android evry day and in evrey case. We can't live whithout it. For exemple, nobody looks a map for his travel. We just have to clic on our mobile phone and we have all the informations we need. This video shows us what is a real innovation. This last couple of year, people spent a lot of time and money to devellop innovations. But this kind of innovations are not necessary and we already know how to do it. It's not really an innovation if you already can do this thing.

In your opinion, what is a real innovation? Do you know a real innovation around the world which grows up in last years? @https://www.ted.com/talks/toby_shapshak_you_don_t_need_an_app_for_that


 * Martin **

As you probably know, a current case makes our previous president in serious trouble. Mediapart makes some private calls between Mr Sarkozy and his layer public, indeed during they were both wiretaped by the governement because of their involvement in burning issue. Few months later a similar scandal involving the NSA hits the headlines : The NSA could be able to wiretape a whole country.

How far could we use the private life in the name of Justice ? Do you think these kind of methods are acceptable ?


 * Clément C **

What do you want to do before Dying ? Candy Chang installed a lot of boards around the world and invited people to write what they would like to do before dying. This has been a way for her to realise that there are more importants things than what she was purchasing. We spend a lot of time thinking about our career but, what do we really want to do befor dying ? Watch the video and You will have an idea of what is more important for people around the world. https://www.ted.com/talks/candy_chang_before_i_die_i_want_to#
 * Marie-Joelle **

Some irresolute mysteries still existe : what about the Bermuda Triangle? website Facing these story, how do you react? have you an irrational fear to go around there or are you curious to resolve the mystery? How do you think the black hole works? Compared to Malaysia Airlines flight, do you think it is possible there is another supposed black hole on the Earth if you believe in it?


 * Clémence **

I would like to react about the flight 370 og Malaysia Airlines which were supposed to flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing but disappeared on 8 March 2014. The air traffic controllers know the eventuel last positions. Since, there were a lot of search, locations with the most serious authorities and several governments with theirs equiments are going to help to find this plane in the Indian Ocean. you can watch this video For once, it is also really well explained in Wikipedia How do you feel about this? have you ever taken a plane and there were any disturbance? How do you think about this story? What are your hypothesis as a scientific?


 * Clémence **

@http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26679240 To what extend Crimea is becoming Russian?
 * Amélie **

http:///society/video/2014/mar/06/widow-wins-fight-preserve-dead-husband-sperm-vide In England, a widow won fight to preserve the sperm of her husband. Now, she is allowed to "use" it if she wants a baby. Here is her speech at the end of the judgement. Do you agree with the court's decision? Do you think everybody should be allowed to have a baby whereas her husband/his wife is dead ? Would you ask for it if you were in the same situation?
 * Astrid **

@http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/turkey-blocks-twitter-hours-after-countys-pm-vowed-to-eradicate-site-9207069.html Just recently, Twitter has been blocked in Turkey, after the country's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan vowed to "eradicate" the social network: "We’ll eradicate Twitter. I don’t care what the international community says. Everyone will witness the power of the Turkish Republic." This action was done in response to alleged recordings of him making corrupt statements being posted on the site. Do you use Twitter ? if so, how often ? What do you think of this decision ? Leaked communications of politic matters are more and more frequents (Ukraine, Turkey, France for example) what do you think about these ?
 * Nicolas B. **

Are humans still evolving? Watch this video and express your opinion by giving some examples. @https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVy5aO2DHmI


 * Hafiz ISMAIL **

Last week, most of the major cities were confronted to a pollution peak in France. One of the solutions, wich was found, was alternate traffic circulation according to license plate numbers. Indeed, in Paris, only cars with a license plate ended with an odd number were allowed to move on Monday 17 March. Do you think it is the best idea to reduce atmospheric pollution and greenhouse gases ? Do you have other ideas ? @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbIekze925Y
 * Claire **

Last week Facebook announced that it has developed a program called "DeepFace". With 97.25% accuracy, this program can determine whether two photographed faces belong to the same person. You can read this article : @http://www.technologyreview.com/news/525586/facebook-creates-software-that-matches-faces-almost-as-well-as-you-do/ What do you think about this program? Can it be dangerous for our private life?
 * Sonia **

Can you think of robots as an entire part of our future? Are you afraid of them, do you think they can become the threat that is shown in some movies today? @http://news.sky.com/story/1230005/robot-revolution-drives-pittsburgh-revival
 * Camille **

= **Questions for discussion Monday 24 February 2014.** =

**Questions**
@http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity In This video Ken Robinson said that schools kill people's creativity because they teach us to fear failure. What do you think about that?
 * Othmane C **

Matt cutts thinks that trying something during a short period of 30 days will help you achieve goals you could not before. @http://www.ted.com/talks/matt_cutts_try_something_new_for_30_days.html Do you ever succed in doing something you could not do until you tried a particular method ? Could you give an example ? Do you think this is a viable method ?
 * Marie-Joelle **

The olympics winter games in Sochi were finished since this week-end. Now, the paralympics winter games will start the 5 march. At the parlaympics games in London, the french television broadcast just a little part of it. People didn't agree with it and get up a petition. After it, france2 and france3 decided to broadcast 60 hours for the paralympics winter game.

What do you think about the paralympic's boradcast? Is it enough or do you want more broadcast about paralympics games? Do you think that a lot of people will watch this paralympics games? How many?
 * Martin **

Since the beginning of the year, 584 million euros have been bet by french people. For 2010, online sport betting are allowed in France and bet number increase every year. Moreover some studies show that poor people bet an important part of their wage. Needless to say most of players lose money ...

What do you think about the online system ? Can you understand that the government accept to see poor people lose their money so easily ? Do that system show some limits of online transactions ?
 * Florent C **

3 years after the tsunami, the nuclear power plant of Fukushima still makes itself known nowadays. Indeed, one problem after another the power plant recently had a radioactive water leak this Thursday. Under the light of this new problem, what do you think of the way the maintenance of this power plant is done? What do you think of the uproar in France about our nuclear power plant’s security after the Fukushima disaster? @http://edition.cnn.com/2014/02/19/world/asia/japan-fukushima-daiichi-water-leak/index.html?hpt=hp_t3
 * Nicolas B **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The online drinking game 'Neknomination' is a game which involves filming oneself whilst 'necking' a drink. Participants post their videos on social media and then nominate someone else to do the same. Nevertheless this phenomenon has gone viral on Facebook since some people are dead because of it. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">@http://news.sky.com/story/1205695/neknomination-death-familys-plea-over-craze <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Do you feel addicted to social media like Facebook or Twitter ? <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Can they become unsafe according to you ? What do you do to protect yourself against them ?
 * Claire **

What's app, the application which is used to send messages between friends has been acquired by Facebook 3 days ago. Do you think that large groups have to buy all the ideas and applications of small companies ?
 * Julie **

@http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/feb/19/pussy-riot-attacked-whips-cossack-milita-sochi-winter-olympics

Here is an article about an incident which happened on Wednesday in Sotchi. The members of the Pussy Riot, a Russian punk group, were attacked by Cossak militia while they were singing theirs new song “Putin will teach you how to love the motherland“ next to a sign advertising the Olympics. But later they held another performance next to Olympic rings in front of the city hall and police didn’t intervene. Was it in the interest of the policemen not to arrest the Pussy Riot ? Do you think music is a good way to denounce unfairness ?
 * Astrid **

Nowadays, people are more and more focused on the way they look like; the appearance tends to be provocative as well as extravagant or weird. Even if Fashion Week exists since a few decades, we are always impressed by the ideas of creators. You can watch this article What do you think about the Italian style and their stereotyps? How much importance to you give to your appearance? do you think that it is a reflect of your personnality? How far can the famous brand like mcDonald's touch us ?
 * Clémence **

We spend more and more time playing video games. Do you think that playing video games is a waste of time or can video games make you smarter? You can watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOsqkQytHOs#t=30 Do you agree with the benefits presented in this video?
 * Sonia **

Currently takes place the 6 nations rugby championship for men and women. Most of the attention is on the men championship, but some of the women’s matches have recently been broadcasted. Do you think women in sports like football or rugby should have more media coverage? Would it be good for them (sponsorship, development of their sport…) or would it create some issues (fair play replaced by the lure of profit…) ? @http://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2013/dec/08/readers-editor-coverage-womens-sport
 * Camille **

please watch this video: @http://new.ted.com/talks/kevin_allocca_why_videos_go_viral Within small groups, discuss about how these viral videos can influence our society. In your opinion, why people love posting their videos on youtube?
 * videos go viral **
 * Hafiz **

The viral videos could influence our society because it's became a part of our culture. Nowdays, if you dont have see the lastest viral video, you're out. Because people just talk about it. And I think people post this kind of video to be famous. They want to share our attention on them. And maybe, if they are a little bit lucky their video will begin a viral video. In my opinion it's more like a latest fad than a real need.
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 * Martin **

Is there something you have always wanted to add to your life? Do you have bad habits or do you sometimes feel stuck in a daily routine? Watch this video from TED : @http://www.ted.com/talks/matt_cutts_try_something_new_for_30_days.html Now, do you think your are able to follow the speaker's advice? Do you think this is worth doing it?
 * Amélie **


 * COMMENT : **

I think it could be useful for small changements or something that really motivates you. If you want to change an habit you have to do it steps by steps and the first step could be to make an effort during one month. But I don't believe in saying that from one day to another : I will write a novel. You need time to achieve some of your lifestyle goals even if some of them can be achieve in one-month full effort.


 * Clement C **


 * __Video Games:__ **

Do you ever play to a video game? If the answer is yes could you explain the rules and type of video game? It was difficult for you to win?

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Do you think that video games are useful for people? Can we be smarter by playing video games?


 * Bruno Mendez de Vigo. **

__ Music __

I think you often listen to music when you walk around the city. Do you associate music to a particular place or moment ?

Video

What do you think about this idea of an ephemeral music which only makes sense when you are located at the right place ? Are you interested in having this app for Lyon ?


 * Clement C **

**Comments on the video**
I liked the idea of associating music and a chosen landscape. Connect to senses in a same instant constitute a exclusive emotion which is rare: they managed this and I suppose users are very satisfied living this unique moment of a sunny day: as they are taking for a walk which is relaxing and at the same time, they are listening to appropriate music: it is double effect. It is said: music softens lifestyle/customs in French ( <span style="background-color: #fafafa; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Tahoma,Calibri,Geneva,sans-serif;">music hath charms to soothe the savage breast) . I believe in it. And I think it better works if you make music yourself. besides, their work supposed to have time to walk in central park or another place they know also themselves: that's why their app is a bit limited to their own travels.


 * Clémence **

I think that it will be amazing to have such an app for Lyon because there is a big park, (Parc de la tête d'or) even if it's not as big as central park, with different kind of spaces. So it would be nice to listen to a special album with interact with the different location of the park. We could have like different songs by animal at the zoo, or deep sound when there is lot of trees, or quiet song near water etc ... But the problem of this app is that you have to produce lots of song and update new album if you want people to keep using it.
 * Othmane C **

I had to deal with stress during a period and I cn tell that the bad effects of stress on the health of a person are reals and important. For me there is a difference between what we can call stress and what I just consider as adrenalin: The smal unconfortable feeling of being about to face something those issues are very important or what you feel when you are about to do something dangerous : I call it adrenalin. Adrenalin cans give you the power of overpassing your capacity and try to do your best. People can call it a kind of stress and if they do I agree with them in the idea of using stress like a strengh. But stress can be the worse thing ever. It paralysed and instead of leading you to the best of yourself it completly makes you enable to do anything. So I don't consider it as a good thing. Concerning what she said about health, I think that this is logic thath a person who consider stress as dangerous develop more diseases. In fact, they add another kind of stress and there is a kind of butterfly effect , they are by this way more exposed to stress and its effects than another person who will take things as they come. Finally, if we can't avoid to be stressed , it's so all about mesure. We have to try to deal with it without panic and take it as it comes to avoid the butterfly effect I explained before.
 * Marie Joelle **

I would like to respond to this video by exposing my vision of stress and comparing it to hers. Indeed I also think that stress, when seen as a good thing can lead to better performances in term of actions but also in health. I also think that stress bring this little insecurity that makes certain actions so interesting to experience. But, as I think stress is a really good thing, I would not go from one extreme to another as she likely does here. As I think stress even if apprehended well, in certain cases can still be a great weight on several people. She say it make you more sociable as a body response, but I think it can easily do harm for people too timid to talk about the source of the stress
 * Nicolas B **

I would like to react to what the speaker said at the end of the video. She believes that if you have the opportunity to choose between a stressful job and a stressless one, you should choose the stressful job. In her view, a stressful job would enable us to fight against our fears and overcome our limits. Thus, it will be challenging and satisfying if we succeed. To my mind, it couldn’t be generalized except people who have a well-balanced way of life. Indeed, stressful job is usually accompanied by insomnias, overtime, diseases and even suicides. What is your point of view about it? Which one would you choose?
 * Astrid **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I think having a little stressful life is good for people. It means having responsibilities, projects and willing to succeed in them. It means taking part to their own lives and taking some risks too. In that way people are not just spectators, they are really alive. Stress lets people to be more productive and to give the best as they can. It shows that they are pushing back a limit. That is why I am rather agree with the woman. Stress is healthy until people don't manage to control it anymore. It is difficult for people to catalyse their emotions but this is necessary to control their stress and not to be overwhelmed by it. Indeed, in this case, stress can become dangerous and causes some damages. = = I agree with the speaker in the video. She is right stress can have health benefits. I think that stress can give a boost of energy and can for example improve memory and make you more productive. Stress can help us to know our limits and to overcome them. But too much stress can be harmful.
 * Claire **
 * Sonia **

I think the stress is not always bad in the way that it can push us to excel. In this case, we can say that the stress is positive. Otherwise, stress can mislead us and push us to precipitation. You have to manage stress because it can easily harm us.
 * Julie **

Stress can be both good and bad things. It is just how will you handle it that matters. In fact,stress help us to know ourself better and it allows us to improve our life. As the speaker says, one should share their stress with others and should involve in their community. However, I believe that everybody does have their own limit to handle stress.
 * Hafiz **

Stress is an integral part of our life. Everyone has a different approach to events and steps of life. Stress can be harmful in some situations but it has good sides. It is difficult to have an opinion on the goodness or not of stress because it depends on personality. We can just say that the "positive stress" allows many people to excel and it causes exciting moments. When the speaker deals with stressful job, I think everyone should know his limits et deal with that.
 * Florent **

I think that, accepting stressful challenges can be good for our health and our life. I gives us a goal and we get more pride from our success than if we did something too easy. To support stress is not easy but I think we must train to overcome this feeling and be able to handle it better for the next situations. For me, the stress never decrease but the more I learnt to handle it, the more it boost me and I become ambitious.
 * Camille **

I can understand the point of view of the speaker but I think I am unable to deal this way with my stress. I often experience good stress and I will say it is different from the bad stress. The good stress looks like adrenaline and it gives you strenght to surpass yourself. When I am experiencing bad stress, I prefer not to think I am stressing because it can be a vicious circle. In this case, I prefer the relaxation method, to eliminate the bad stress rather than using it as a motor.
 * Amélie **

= **Questions for discussion Monday 17 February 2014.** =

Before watching the TED Talks video below think about these questions :
 * Do you feel often stressed ?
 * Does your stress make you unconfortable ?

You can watch this video


 * What do you think about the speaker's point of view ?
 * Do you see your stress into another way ?


 * Clément Chagnaud **

In how many years will we be immortal?

@http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/10532427/France-implants-its-first-artificial-heart.html

- What do you think about this innovation? Are you impressed? Did you expect this innovation?

-Do you think that one day a man can be immortal? How do you see the evolution of man with the speed of innovation?


 * Florent **

Organic food or GMO ?
@http://www.euronews.com/2014/02/11/gmo-corn-from-du-pont-dow-gets-green-light-in-europe/

What do you think about organic food and GMO ? Are you afraid about GMO ? Does this decision is for you the beginning of the end of a healthy diet knowing that GMOs are very cheap ?


 * Florent **

= American cable and news networks don't dedicate a lot of time to international news.  =
 * How do Americans see the world?
 * Do you think they hear enough about the rest of the world? If not, why don't they hear more__?__
 * Do you hear enough about other countries in French news programmes?
 * How does the news shape the way we see the world?
 * You saw the map of the world according to what Americans see. What would the world look like for the average French citizen? In small groups, please draw a map of the world according to what you think French/Spanish people see and explain it to the class

@http://www.ted.com/talks/alisa_miller_shares_the_news_about_the_news.html

What is the impact of the private life of a president on his work ? Do you find justified the great interest that people have for the private life of their president ? Is’nt it a way to put the most important things in second ? ** Marie-Joelle **

A Chemist is working on a 3D printer that will be able to print molecules so that people will be able to print their drugs at home and also find out which disease they are suffering of. Do you think this technology is viable and usable nowadays ? And Do you have any special project or idea on something innovating we could do with chemistry ? @http://www.ted.com/talks/lee_cronin_print_your_own_medicine.html ** Marie-Joelle **


 * Belén **

From the 1st April onwards, the blank vote will be recognized in France. It means that a distinction will de made between valid votes, blank votes and null votes. Thus, blank votes will aim at expressing an unsatisfied expectation. I didn't find any English article about this topic so here is a French one: @http://www.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2014/02/12/le-vote-blanc-sera-reconnu-apres-les-municipales_4365187_823448.html

Do you think that voting "blank" is the same thing abstaining ? Do you think that this lay is useful ?
 * Astrid **

= **Questions for discussion Monday 10 February 2014.** =

=== ** I'm getting you started with some postings/questions. Please write the title yourselves in the future if you are the first person to post. Thanks. Happy posting! ** ===

The Pussy Riot was interviewed on Canal Plus yesterday since they have released from jail recently. Do you agree with their shock actions which denonce the political power in Russia ? ** Claire **

Syria's President, Bashar al-Assad, allows, after the negociations in Geneva, allows innocents civilians to leave the besieged city of Homs and the ONG to bring their help. Do you think that it is the first step to the peace or it is just to avoid an offensive intervention of the occidental countries like the USA against them? Nicolas

What do you think about the destruction of the buildings in Sochi before the rapid reconstruction of hotels and sport facilities in preparation of the Olympic Games ? ** Julie **

Nowadays Ukraine is split in two because of the indecisiveness of the government in joining either the EU or the Russian-led economic union. But recently the USA claimed to stand with the European Union on the topic thus adding fuel to the fire. Do you think Ukraine could be the center of a new "Cold War" between the two powers?
 * US and Europe stand with people of Ukraine, says John Kerry
 * Putin aide warns U.S. on Ukraine, says Russia could act
 * Ukraine unrest: EU and US clash with Russia in Munich
 * Ukraine crisis: Leaked phone call embarrasses US
 * Nicolas Bruyer **

Researchers recently made a bionic hand for amputee which gives real sense of touch and feeling objects. The artificial hand is connected to the man’s nerves and controlled by electrical signals. How far do you think science can work on the human body to improve biotechnology? In a near future, would It be ok for you to implement biotechnologies like microchips for exemple in the human body? @http://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/feb/05/bionic-hand-limb-sense-touch-artificial
 * Camille Justeau **

We sawthe last summer olympics china heavily criticized its policy. For exemple about Tibet's policy. The olympics winter games was began in Russia this week and there are already some critics about the russian policy in the small country close to it. Do you think tha tthe Sochi Olympics will still be the scene of political issues ?
 * Martin Recher **

As everyone knows, Olympics games begin friday with a wonderful opening. How can you explain that Russia spends as much money as 37 milliards euro for a such event ? @http://www.hrw.org/russias-olympian-abuses how can you explain that it's the first time that the olympics games are organised in Russia?


 * Clémence PIQUART **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Two Senators in Maryland have proposed a bill in order to ban the French railway, the SNCF to build a new service in Maryland, because of its role in the World War II Holocaust. The SNCF has transported thousands of Jews in German concentrations camp. Should the SNCF pay compensation to Holocaust survivors in order to be allowed to work in the Maryland?
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Sonia BEN HAJ KHALIFA **

__ The political plight of Chinas's wealthy __ @http://thediplomat.com/2014/01/the-political-plight-of-chinas-wealthy/ The top fifty members of Cina's National People's Congress boast a combined welth of $94.7 billion. The link between politics and money in China is well-established. So why all the excitement over the recent release of a report from the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) that 22.000 (out of 1.3 billion) people in China have established offshore companies to hold -or hide -their welth? The Chinese government has gone to such extraordinary lenghts to shut down any mention of the report's findings.

// Why the country's government is shuting down any mention of the report's findings? // // Why is it in their interest to promote transparency and to make it public? //


 * Amélie TRIBOT **

Please watch this short talk show. @http://new.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership Personality tests seem to imply that you are either a leader or a follower, but Drew Dudley provides a new definition of leadership in his TED talk that challenges us all to reevaluate the impact that we have on others. Had you done something to someone that changed his/her life? How do you feel? Have you ever had someone change your life? Did you ever tell them?

Hafiz ISMAIL

__ **Situation in France:** __

Do you think that the gesture of the French comedian “Dieudonné” was politically incorrect? Do you think that it was an anti-Semitic movement? Is it the loss of the right expression in France?

Bruno Mendez de Vigo.


 * Questions for discussion Monday 9 December 2013 **

A few days ago, pope Francois 1st has been choosen by listeners of Europe 1 to be the personnality of the year. The second one is Chistiane Taubira otherwise they are really opposite on every subjects. Do you think that represent the diversity of opinions in France ? **Maguelonne**

Toxic 'e-waste' dumped in poor nations, says United Nations.Millions of tonnes of old electronic goods illegally exported to developing countries. In what way can we reduce the increasing of électronic wastes. **Michel**

Look at this video on this page : @http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/09/world/europe/kiev-teems-with-pro-europe-protesters-as-thousands-more-gather.html?_r=0 Hundreds of thousands of protesters demanding the resignation of President Viktor F. Yanukovich and a realignment of the country away from Russia toward Europe. In this time of crisis, do you think European's institutions are more helpfull than Russia ? **Michel**

Michelle Bachelet wins Chile election. Even if Michelle Bachelet was the favourite for the election, do you think that she is able to change things that people want to change in spite of the crisis ? @http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-25396002 ** Elma **

In the USA, a four legged robot is being built by company Boston Dynamics in order to lift and throw breeze blocks. They want to use it to help soldiers for military use. Do you think that these robots can be part of our life in 10 years ? And what do you think about a society in which we could live with a lot of robots ? @http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21632849 ** Elma **

Chineses have sent a robot on the moon last week. To what extend the economic growth of China could have an impact on the world? ** Yoann ** To what extend do you agree with the video ? @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFsQM6o4uoY ** Yoann **

What do you think about the media storm caused by the announcement of the "selfie" Obama, Thorning-Schmidt and Cameron have done during Mandela's funeral? Do the media are now just trying to make buzz and not only informing people as they just are suppose to do? @http://news.yahoo.com/obama-funeral-selfie-152731325.html
 * Thomas **

Do you agree with our minister Najat Vallaud-Belkacem who says that girls are too young before 13 years old for participating at mini-miss competions?
 * Thomas **

Alternatives to cash are proliferating: not only point-of-sale technologies like Square and Google Wallet but also a digital currency.Should we eliminate cash and stop printing currency? **Alexandre**

About North Korea: do you fear military actions after the execution of Kim Jong-un's uncle <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Arial,Helmet,Freesans,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">, who had been seen as power-behind-the-throne figure? @http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/ ** Alexandre **

It is sometime forbidden to build a building near another building of historical interest. In which way is it right to let the past influence today's economy? ** Aymeric **

Do you believe aspartam should be withdrawn from the food market? @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSnbMue3Da0
 * Aymeric **

What do you think about the media storm caused by the announcement of the prostate surgery of the President François Hollande ? Do French people even care about it ? ** Capucine **

It is almost 20 years since Nelson Mandela's struggle against apartheid culminated in South Africa's first multi racial election. What is his legacy to South Africa and to the world? And what lasting changes did he bring to a country that still sees a massive social divide between rich and poor? (Belén)

@http://www.biography.com/people/nelson-mandela-9397017/videos @http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-20735685

Karl Marx wrote : "Religion is the opium of the people". What does it mean? Do you agree with this? Do you think that religion take more and more importance in our society? ** Anthony **

Christmas day is coming. What do you think about this tradition? Nowadays, do you think that this event become a commercial event or it stays a real tradition? ** Fabienne **

-In Shanghai, there is a pollution level peak which is between 23 and 31 taller than the international health authorities recommend. Do you think that the eagerness of China to develop its country without worried about pollution will turn against it? ** Sophie ** -In Shanghai, there is a pollution level peak which is between 23 and 31 taller than the international health authorities recommend. Do you think that the eagerness of China to develop its country without worrying about pollution will turn against it? ** Corrected by **** Sophie **

The Minister of Education has announced the creation of 4000 additional posts to help students and they can progress at their own pace. Do you think that this help is needed? Can it really help struggling students? ** Haniya ** The Minister of Education has announced the creation of 4000 additional posts of teacher to help students, so they can progress at their own pace. Do you think that this help is needed? Can it really help struggling students? ** Corrected by Haniya **

Should books be replaced by e-books in schools? Do you think that e-books would be better for the education of children then books? **Youssef** Should books be replaced by e-books in schools? Do you think that e-books would be better for the education of children th a n books? ** Corrected by Youssef **

Socialist Eurodeputy Vincent Peillon wants to remove the current system of "classes préparatoires" and "grandes écoles". Do you think this system is outdated? ** Richard **

These days, it is "La fête des lumières" in Lyon, do you know the origine of this event ? Do you think that is beneficial for the city ? ** Jean-Baptiste **

Last week, France has voted a law to penalizing customers of prostitute. Do you think that punish customers is a good idea to stop prostitution? Are you for or against legalization of prostitution? ** Célia ** Last week, France has voted a law to penalize customers of prostitute. Do you think punishing customers is a good idea to stop prostitution? Are you for or against legalization of prostitution? ** Corrected by Célia **

This weekend, miss France is elected. Don't you think that this election degrade the woman's image? ** Marine **


 * Questions for discussion Monday 25th November 2013 **

** 24/11/2013 **
== ** Well done Anthony! You are the only one who's posted questions so far, making it a lot easier for the people who have to correct them. And what questions! I am truly impressed! Come on then, the rest of you. This is the kind of thing that makes our module work. ** ==

** Happy posting everyone! **
1. Do you find normal for the young Kosovar Leonarda who was expelled from France to be allowed to come back alone ? ** Capucine **

1. Have you heard about a new legislative proposal about a minimum wage in Germany? Do you think this is a good way for Germany to introduce this kind of regulation ? ** Yoann **

Have you heard about Abdelhakim Dekhar? Tis the person who shot on a photograph reporter. Do you think it's an attempt to freedom and the principe of a democracy? ** Anthony ** 1. Have you heard about Abdelhakim Dekhar? ** It is ** the person who shot on a photograph reporter....... ** corrected by Youssef **

Dante said "The darkest places of hell are reserved for the undecided which remain neutral in times of crisis morality". Are you agree? To what extent can we follow this advice? ** Anthony ** 2. Dante said "The darkest places of hell are reserved for the undecided which remain neutral in times of crisis morality". ** Do ** you agree? ....... ** corrected by Youssef **

2. In the actual situation of France and to respond with what was before : do you think that we have to vote for an extremist party (left or right)? ** Anthony **

2. Is the idea of "Utopia" described by Thomas More still exist? ** Anthony **

2 . Every year, the charity "les Restos du cœur" provides meals and food for the poor people. Have you ever give food or done something to help the poor? Do you think people have to find some ideas to help them? ** Haniya **

2 . In November 11, demonstrators booed President. Do you think these people were right to do this? Have they missed respect to the Republic by manifesting during this commemoration? ** Célia **

5 -Nowadays, many people say there is more and more juvenile delinquency. Do you think that the education must be stricter? ** Sophie ** 3 -The French football team lost his match this week-end for the qualification of the football world cup against Ukraine. The return match is on Tuesday in Paris. Do you think we can still win and be qualified for the world cup? Do you think we should forget that team and start a new beginning with new players less paid but maybe more motivated? ** [Corrected by Sophie] **
 * 5. - ** In the USA, private prisons offer for 155 dollars per day 3 stars comfort with individual cells, individual shower, television HD, and no people from gang, etc. Only those accused of minor offenses may be admitted but it is clear that only rich people can enter those prisons. Do you think it is fair? This kind of prison should they exist? ** [Corrected by Sophie] **
 * 5. - ** What do you think about advantages offered by company committee? Don't you think that it increases inequalities between children? Indeed, for example, children can travel at small prices in the entire world with a company such as Air France, whereas for another child, travel across France is impossible... **[Corrected by Sophie]**
 * 3.- ** In Spain, people express their anger and try to catch the government’s attention by jotting down their mind on bank notes. What do you think of this new way of demonstration?**[Corrected by Sophie]**
 * 3 - ** More and more French people are kidnapped in foreign countries and especially in Africa. The price to set these people free is about five million Euros each. The government said not to pay ransom. Can we trust them? Can we force people to stay in France? Do we have to pay for people risks (when the risks are known)? **[Corrected by Sophie]**

4 This week-end, a girl filed a complaint against Sanofi Pasteur MSD for some side effects related to Gardasil vaccine. Do you think we should be suspicious of all vaccines? **Marine**

4 The Google Mastercard is going to be tested in the US. Would you use it if it came out in France? **Richard**

6 Nowadays, the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development? ** Youssef **

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6Last week, a man shot a jurnalist of the newspaper Liberation in a street and a few hours later kidnadped someone. Do you think the violence is increessing ? What do you think we can do to prevent it ? **Jean-Baptiste** ======


 * Questions for discussion Monday 18th November 2013 **

In 50 years, robots will cohabit with humans , to what extent do you think is it possible? ** Yoann **

What kind of future for the kids that this year were named after famous people (Rihanna and Djayzie), magazines (Playboy), even after things (Hashtag) ?How could the register of birth accept that ? ** Capucine **

The "one child policy" has been applied in China since 1970. It is a problem because the ratio between working age persons and the population as the whole is decreasing. The actual trend is to allow to have two children to couples which are "only children". Do you think this reform is a good thing for the country? For the world? ** Marion **

What do you think about advantages offered by company committee? Don't you think that it increase inegalities between children for example? Indeed, for example, with AirFrance, children can travel at small prices in all the world, whereas for another child, travel across France is impossible... ** Fabienne **

What do you think about celebrities who are in humanitarian association? Do you think that is a sincere feeling or just for publicity? ** Fabienne **

Nowadays, 55% of children of 11 years have already drunk alcohol according to INSEE. Do you think this behaviour is a fashion effect or teenagers start drinking earlier? ** Haniya ** [ According to INSEE, nowadays 55% of 11 years old children have already drunk alcohol. corrected by Haniya] -In Chili, students are demonstrating because of the privatization of universities. Do you think that the education can be control by money? ** Sophie ** [Do you think the Education can be controlled by money? corrected by Haniya]

A 18 years old boy was shoot in Marseille. Are you worried to go in this town because it's became usual to use gun here? How do you think the government should do to protect the citiezents? [How do you think the government should do to protect the citizens? corrected by Haniya]

More and more French people are kidnapped in foreign countries and espacially in Africa. The price to set those people free is about five millions euros each. The government said not to pay ransom. Can we trust them? Can we force people to stay in France? Do we have to pay for people risks (when the risks are known)? ** Anthony **

The French football team lost his match this week-end for the qualification of the football worldcup against the Ukraine. The return match is on Tuesday in Paris. Do you think we can still win and qualificate for the worldcup? Do you think we should forget that team and start a new begenning with new player less paid but maybe more motivated? ** Anthony **

In France, it is impossible for justice to sue someone for tax evasion if the administration responsible for fighting tax evasion didn't give their approval. What explanations could be given to justify this? Should something be done about this law? ** Aymeric **

Is this a good question ? ** Youssef **

In the United States, guns are allowed. Do you think this represents a danger to people or it is a protection for them against criminals and why the American government does not change the law regarding the carrying of weapons ? ** Youssef **

A group of prominent climate scientists wrote a public letter calling on environmental groups to embrace the need for a new generation of nuclear power plants as a way of addressing the problems of climate change. And a risk expert recently argued that fears of nuclear disasters far exceed the real hazards.Does it make sense to expand nuclear power for environmental reasons, or are there better alternatives? ** Alexandre **

In Spain, people express their anger by jotting down their mind on bank notes so that they can somehow catch the government’s attention. What do you think of that new way of demonstration? ** Richard **

Divorce : do you think imposing the alternate custody is encouraging violence? ** Richard **

Do you think that the French football team deserves to go to Brazil for the FIFA world cup in 2014? ** Marine **

During the remembrance of November 11th, the "red caps" took advantage of the parade to express their anger in front of The President. These persons were there in order to protest against the F.Hollande's government. What do you think about these protestations? Do you think that it's a lack of respect for the memory of the soldiers who fought for France in 14-18 and for the people who came to the parade to pay tribute to these soldiers?
 * Elma **

In USA, private prisons offer for 155 dollars per day prisons all 3 stars comfort with individual cells, individual shower, television HD, no people from gang, etc. Only those accused of minor offenses may be admitted but it is clear that only rich people can enter these prisons. Do you think it is fair? This kind of prison should they exist? ** Celia **

= **Questions for discussion Monday 4th November 2013** = **Two questions each pleas**e

Education in Norway is really different from the french system, students have in average twelve hours of class by week, how can we explain that their education system works better than our system? Yoann

In Copenhagen, there is an independant city within the city where you can buy drugs as you want and where everybody smokes cannabis everywhere. What can the government do about it?

Virgin Megastore recently collapsed because of Amazon success. Do you believe Fnac will have the same destiny? ** Marion **

A cannabis- based medicine will be soon proposed by pharmacies in France. Cannabis benefits are recognized in several countries for a long time. Do you think we should adopt this new medicine? ** Marion **

There is a detention center in Aleria, Corsica, where only sex offenders are held ; there are no protection walls or window bars, and prisoners can feel free to go outside and to work in the fields. Is it fair, and over all, is it safe ? ** Capucine **

Should the French government be more prudent about the "pro-ana" movement and control blogs which advocate the "thigh gap" ? ** Capucine **

Are you worried or shock about the fact that the NSA is watching on all this private information? How should the government react? ** Thomas **

It is now forbidden in NYC to sell cigarettes to people under 21. Do you think we should do the same thing in France? ** Thomas **

Do you think that all publicities about food (eat five fruits and vegetable by days, eat balanced meat...) and sport have a positive effect for people? ** Fabienne **

What do you think about home service (home delivery, home hairdresser...) ? Don't you think that it a "lazy attitude"? ** Fabienne **

The government plans to tax the football clubs to 75 %. The tax only applies to higher winning player million per year salary and therefore concern 114 players in Ligue 1 and some clubs presidents. Do you think we should do the same in other sports than football because it is an economic effort to put public accounts up? **Anthony**

The government is working on a bill to penalize the clients of prostitution. The monthly " Talker" will publish a petition " Do not touch my bitch The manifesto of the 343 bastards ." The signatories protest against the bill. Do you think to be the next signatorie? ** Anthony **

according to a study, 1% of the richest american adults own 40% of the country's wealth. what's could be the cause of such inequalities and what could they do against it? ** Aymeric **

Do you believe that the study i refer to above makes sense? On which criterium should we really mesure wealth? ** Aymeric **

Should the government be able to spy on its citizens ? Does this kind of spying threat our rights of having our secrets and keeping certain things private ? ** Youssef **

As sports fans,do we have the right to say "we" when talkig about our favorite team ? ** Youssef **

With the rise of technologies and screens in French homes, the government is starting a study on the media- and screen-addiction among children and teenagers. What kind of measures should be taken? ** Richard **

The sell of antibiotics at single quantities is going to be tested soon in order to reduce drug waste. Do you think this system is going to be efficient? ** Richard **

In many Anglo-Saxon countries, there are private military companies which take charge of the security of the state. What do you think about the privatization of the army ? ** Sophie **

The USA and Germany promise not to spy each other. Do you think it is possible for them to believe this agreement ? ** Sophie **

Today in France, the majority of people who have diplomas such as the bachelor or BTS have a lower salary than some people who do not have diplomas. Do you think that motivates young people to study? ** Haniya ** A baby was found severely shaken by his father. This incurs a prison sentence of 20 years. Do you think this is enough? What solutions should be put in place for this parents? ** Haniya **

A lama was stolen a few days ago from a zoo in Bordeaux by young people. They wanted to have fun and decided to take the lama to the tramway. Do you think it's funny or dangerous for animals ? ** Maguelonne **

Some countries or even some regions of France still have college where the uniform is mandatory. What do you think about this old culture ? ** Maguelonne **

On Wednesday, the financial director of Facebook said that the website's use by the teenagers was decreasing. Do you think that Facebook is becoming square for teenagers and only used by the young adults like us ? ** Elma **

Nowadays with the news, you can pay without putting your card in the machine and without typing your code for a purchase of less than 20 euros. You doesn't even any more need to remove your card of your pocket. Do you think that is very necessary for us ? Especially because if you loss your card, it's easier to pay with it without identification.
 * Elma **

In South Korea, the suicide rate is the highest in the world. To eradicate this problem, companies offer suicidal people to experiment their own death. Do you think that face his own death can be a solution against suicide? ** Célia **

Many Israeli soldiers posted pictures of them half naked in suggestive poses. These soldiers were then punished. Do you think that as a soldier or police officer you must be more careful about, for example, photos or videos that you post on the internet? ** Célia **

Whith the new attack in L.A 's airport, do you still feel safe when you travel by airplane ? ** Alexandre **

France plans to increase the army in Mali, do you agree with it? and should a country interfere in a political crisis in another country? ** Alexandre **

1500 paintings wich were confiscated by the nazi's during the WW2, have been discovered in Munich, what do you think the governement should do ? ** Jean-Baptiste **

Nowadays we register ourselves on lots of websites, social networks (facebook, twitter ... ), are you afraid of all the datas you have already posted on the internet ? ** Jean-Baptiste **

Last week, four French hostages were released from the Sahel. May be a ransom had been paid for their release. Do you think it would pay a ransom for each hostage? ** Marine **

Last week, a lama was stolen by young people in Bordeaux. They took the lama for a walk in the city to have fun. Do you think it's dangerous for the lama or not? ** Marine **


 * Questions for discussion Monday 21st October 2013 **
 * Please remember we are concentrating on question forms so think about the word order and the use of auxiliaries when you are typing your questions. **

The UN has representatives from countries that do not respect the Human Rights ; how can these members be useful for the International Community ? ** Capucine **

Do you think robots and artificial intelligences are the futur of humanity and to what extent could laws be changed? **Yoann**

SNCF proposes English lessons for its consumers. It consists in 30 hours of English divided up into 40 sessions of 45 minutes. It enables to consumers to employ their rail travels to. Could you subscribe to this service? ** Marion **

Should there be replays in football matches ? will that thing affect the fluidity and the charm of the game ? Or it is better, because we will never see referee's mistakes in the matches ? ** Youssef **

At the beginning of the year, most of us heard about hazing (bizutage) stories or has been victim/responsible of it. Do you think it's a good way to meet each other or is it something we should delete ? ** Maguelonne **

Last week a china's couple sold their daughter on #|Internet and then buy an iPhone, expensive sport shoes and other stuff. How do you think we could stop child traffic in China?
 * Thomas **

Do you think the French president did the right thing about Leonarda's faith, allowing her to come back but whitout her family ? ** Jean-Baptiste **

Nowadays it is very difficult to succeed in medicine studying in France. That's why there are students who are going in Roumania in order to succeed their studying because they didn't succeed in France. Do you think that it's a good way to become a good doctor ? ** Elma **

We know all that the senior officials have to show the example in their behavior. The fact is that a candidate FN in municipal elections in Rethel (Ardennes), Anne-Sophie Leclere said (about Christiane Taubira wich is our Lord Chancellor ): "I prefer to see her in a tree after the branches than to the government." What do you think about it ? ** Anthony **

Nowadays, more and more reforms about highway code are set up. Do you think that it is beneficial or on the contrary, that is the cause of accidents on the road? ** Fabienne **

Six people sued "Pôle " for not finding them a job in years. What do you think about the legitimacy of their action? ** Richard **

This week a Kosovar teenager was deported to her country because she is not French even if she is at school. Do you think is necessary to deport foreign children/teenager who are in French school and have good marks? ** Haniya **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In 2011, the first French “designer baby” was born, he was genetically selected in order to treat his sick brother. What do you think about this kind of practice ? **Sophie**

Since few days, a giant fire destroyed eastern Australia and is threatening Sidney. Some explosive tests realized by the army could be the cause of this disaster. Do you think it was judicious to realize these tests in a period of dryness and hot weather? ** Marine **

After Snowden's revelations about NSA, it may be that the NSA spied the French governement and economy. How the France could react? ** Alexandre **

Nowadays, many animals are used for scientific research. Most often they are used for vivsection. Do you think we should prohibit animal testing and think to other alternatives like L'Oréal which has created an artificial skin for these test? ** Célia **

Living in a democratic country, the law doesn't force us to reveal our political opinion. Does society really enable us to keep our political opinion to ourselves? ** Aymeric **

Nuclear power station at Hinkley are ready to sign a coalition with EDF. Does EDF must rely only on its nuclear energy for the future? **Michel**


 * Questions for discussion Monday 14th October 2013 **


 * Please remember we are concentrating ON (oops!, clearly not concentrating enough myself) the spelling of proper nouns next week! **

You heard about the controversy concerning the exploitation of the Jarawa tribe in India. Do you think countries should force isolated tribes to enter the "civilized world" for their own good ? ** Capucine **

'Google glass' is the evolution of the smartphone according Google. To what extent do you think 'google glass' is a mean to invade the privacy of people?
 * Yoann **

All of us have so many privacy informations on the net. Are you conscious of this? Are you worried about someone steal your identity? Thomas

Currently, sixty million of people are using the __ #|electronic cigarette __. What do you think about the effect of the ? Do you think that is the better solution to stop smoking? ** Fabienne **

A law prohibiting fracking for shale gas has been promoted by France's constitutional court. On an other side, the United States are becoming the first largest producer of oil in the world thanks to shale gas. Which alternative should be employed in order to preserve environment and not be "in late" compared to major countries? ** Marion **

Should people have to take regular classes on politics and current events in order to vote? ** Youssef **

The FN (the extreme right party in France) is increasing its voting intentions in France for the municipal election and for the European election. Do you think we should be afraid about that or not when you remember the WW2? ** Anthony **

At the beginning of the year, most of us heard about hazing (bizutage) stories or has been victim/responsible of it. Do you think it's a good way to meet each other or is it something we should delete ? ** Maguelonne **

Autolib' is an electronic car sharing service which inaugurated in Paris, in December 2011. Autolib' has begun efforts to expand its business to other French cities in 2014-2015. Morever in Germany, this system already exist and it works good. Do you think this project can work in cities like Lyon ? Would you like to use this system of electronic car sharing service ? ** Elma **

Should families with delinquent children be evicted from their low-cost housing (HLM) ? ** Richard **

To what extent do you believe NSA is spying on us and do you think counter-terrorism justifies such a thing? ** Aymeric **

What do you think about chemical weapon in Syria ? ** Michel **

Are you aware that it exists a company called "Mars One" which is planning on sending peoples to leave on the planet Mars in 2023 ? Would you like to be on the first chip ? Do you think the company will be successful ? And more generally, what do you think about the space conquest ? ** Jean-Baptiste **

A Malaysian court has ruled that non-Muslims cannot refer to God as Allah.Should the justice take position about religion? ** Alexandre **

The French government wants to increase the life of nuclear power plants to 50 years instead of 40 with the aim to improve finances ' consumers. Do you think this system can improve the finances of France? ** Haniya **

The French ministry consist of half men and half women. Do you think it is the good way to reduce gender inequality ? ** Sophie **

In 2050 the consumption of meat in the world will double. Our current resources will not permit us to feed all these people. Do you think in vitro meat could be a good alternative against hunger in the world? **Célia**

Friday a boat carrying two hundred fifty migrants was sailed in the direction of Europe and turned over between Sicily and Malta. Which measures Europe should take to regulate the flow of migrants? ** Marine **

Questions for discussion Monday 7th October 2013

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Arial,Helmet,Freesans,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">**According to a UN report, by 2050, older people will outnumber children under 15 for the first time, with most of the elderly in developing countries. The report also said that Sweden is the best place to be old?** @http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-24346962

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Arial,Helmet,Freesans,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Are you worried about the rate at which the world's population is aging and the fact that one day there might not be enough people of working age to support this aging population? Do you think that France is a good place to be old? **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Arial,Helmet,Freesans,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Belen **

You heard about the new French campaign "3 - 6 - 9 - 12" which does not allow kids under 3yo to watch __ #|TV __, and so on... Do you agree with this campaign and all the negative effects of media that it wants to highlight ? ** Capucine **

Nowadays in France, euthanasia stays an important debate without end, opposing persons who think that this practical is a crime and those who think it's a liberation for an human who presents an incurable desease. Do you think that euthanasia should be accepted in France? ** Fabienne **

Many stores want to keep opening on Sundays, which is opposing the law (as part of the right to rest) as Minister of Labour Michel Sapin reminded us this week before calling a meeting at Matignon to discuss the topic. Do you think justice needs to be more flexible about working on Sundays? ** Richard **

Do you think that the reelection of angela merckel in germany it is a good thing for this country and for the europe too ? ** Elma **

France is not really in a good state since a few years(people don't like our country as much as americans for example), do you think a civil war could be a opportunity to restart on good basements? ** Maguelonne **

Did the romanichels people have to quit our country like our government says a few days ago? ** Michel **

More than one hundred employees died in textile factories in Bangladesh.These factories provided clothing stores like h&m.Do you feel responsible for the fate of these victims? Do you think that western companies should stop making their product in poor countries? ** Célia **

Do you think that we should offer comforts to prisoners, such as TV and internet, while incarcerated ? or it should not be like that because they have done something wrong and they should not get more benefits than people who work hard and can't have them ? ** Youssef **

The nacional Council of road safety issued a proposal to lower road deaths by lowering the maximum speed of 90 to 80 km/h.Do you think speed is the real problem of road deaths or is it the behavior of people? ** Haniya **

The next council of Paris will have to decide on the establishment of a camp for gypsies in the sixteenth district of Paris. Do you think that is a good thing to create this camp in Paris? ** Marine **

Do you support the egyptian military action in june, against the democratic elected government of Morsi? ** Alexandre **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This week, the Hungarian Parliament pass a law which allow authorities to throw the homeless out. Do you think that throw poverty out is really the good way to protect population? **Sophie**

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Do you think that the American shutdown will really help to stop the American deficit? Should we do the same thing in France? **Thomas**

=== **Please post here the questions you wrote about the Slow texts you worked with in class last Monday:** ===
 * Many thanks to Sophie, Marion and Anthony for getting the ball rolling! Don't forget to also post some questions for discussion above. **

What is forbidden in Slow cities? What is the aim of Slow cities? Who is the founder of the Slow cities? What kind of advantages does this concept bring?

Bonneau Sophie, Crespo Marion, Messère Anthony.

Slow text: Slow Food What do the members of Slow Food seek? What fast food restaurant destroy? Why do they fear about fast food restaurant? To whom is sharing a meal important for? Is it necessary to teach to children at school facts about Slow Food?

Clamens Fabienne, Barthlemy Michel, Giraud Aymeric

Text : Slow cities. - Is the "slow-city" concept too extremist against the American way of life ? - Is the "unique character" of a city or a town really in danger without the slow-city concept ? - Do you think eating pizzas / pastas / Italian cold meat / tiramisus is much better than a fast-food meal ? - Is following the slow-city movement a kind of refusal to belong to the globalization phenomenon ?

Haniya, Capucine & Yoann

Text : Slow Food Does fast food actually jeopardize food culture? Can we teach food culture? With only 66000 members in the movement, can we consider slow food successful? Do yo think that despite having we can still "eat fast"?

Célia, Youssef, Richard

Text: Slow Food WHat are doing the members of Slow Food during their meetings ? Why the fast food are destroying our culture ? What is the aim of Carlo Petrini ? How many members of slow food are in America ?

Elma, Maguelonne, Alexandre

**The umbrella man**
@http://www.businessinsider.com/umbrella-man-at-jfks-assassination-2013-11


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">It’s a cautionary tale. **


 * <span style="font-family: Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">If you put any event under a microscope, you will find a whole dimension of completely weird, incredible things going on . **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">It’s as if the macro level of historical research where things sort of obey natural laws and usual things happen and unusual things don't happen. And then there's this other level where everything is really weird. **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">If you have any fact which you think is really sinister, is really obviously a fact that can only point to some sinister underpinning, forget it man. Because you can never, on your own, think up all the non-sinister, perfectly valid explanations of that fact. **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">It rained the night before, but everything cleared by about 9:30 in the morning. It was a beautiful day. Nobody was wearing a raincoat; nobody had an open umbrella, except one person, standing under a black open umbrella. **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Can anyone come up with a non-sinister explanation? **


 * <span style="font-family: Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">The Umbrella Man was holding the umbrella as a visual protest. **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">The umbrella was a reference to Neville Chamberlain. **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">The only man with an open umbrella was standing right at the location where all the shots came into the limousine. **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Why do people believe in conspiracy theories? **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">What are some of the most famous conspiracy theories? **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Are there any conspiracy theories about famous people or events in France? What are they? **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Can you always find a logical explanation to strange events? **

@http://rt.com/

THE SIXTY SECOND IDEA:
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@http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006r9yq @http://www.englishclub.com/listening/news.htm @http://www.learnerstv.com/Free-Language-Video-lectures-ltv199-Page1.htm @http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/whyfactor @http://people.howstuffworks.com/is-that-legal-quiz.htm @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFrp9ROB44c&feature=pyv&ad=4559454344&kw=new%20years%20resolution
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= @http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldserviceradio @http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01mhvmr 5 MINS NEWS =


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@http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d69_1201191116 @http://people.howstuffworks.com/swing-state.htm @http://people.howstuffworks.com/electoral-college.htm Why do you think so many young people voted for Obama?

@http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html @http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_changing_education_paradigms.html
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