Friday 21 July 2017

The secret weapon that could exchange Sean Spicer

In return for his loyalty, he was mocked on television's late television and publicly humiliated by a president who invited all kinds of hangers to meet the pope, but left his Irish Catholic spokesman devoted to killing time elsewhere In Rome.


Now he's done. On Friday, he resigned when it appeared that Donald Trump brought Anthony Scaramucci, a hedge fund manager from New York, to assume the role of director of communications - about Spicer's strong opposition.

 It was enough, even for Mr. Spicer. But what does a former presidential spokesman with a credibility problem do next? All is not lost. There is a path to salvation, if he is willing to take it.
This will not be the habit of the press former press secretary.
Any other presidential spokesman could expect an easy life after the White House, perhaps by providing a touch of celebrity to a consulting firm in Washington, or by returning with cable information networks as That punishes, or by marking a heavy book ahead.
But we suspect a different fate, this man, now better known for being represented on "Saturday Night Live" by Melissa McCarthy in a motorized podium, and to seem to forget, live, Hitler had smoked millions Of Jews in the Holocaust.
Spicer is unlikely to have the grace and will promote publications with leading companies who want to show their connections. After being united to an unpopular president, a sort of Western Comic (the information minister of Saddam Hussein who refused to accept the defeat of his boss) defending the lies that emanated from him, it is difficult to Build a post-briefing career room.
Spicer was a tragedy on television. His information sessions attracted millions of viewers who agreed not only to find out what their president was doing, but also to marvel and understand how Spicey - everyone knew him - turned around and turned into media emotion .    

Linkin Park cancel US tour after Bennington's death

The Los Angeles County coroner's office confirms that frontman Chester Bennington died after hanging himself in his home.


 Linkin Park have cancelled their North American tour following the suicide of frontman Chester Bennington.

 Promoters Live Nation promised refunds to all ticket-holders as they made the announcement via Twitter on Friday night, a day after news broke that Bennington had been found dead at the age of 41.
The post read: "The Linkin Park One More Light North American Tour has been cancelled. Refunds avail at point of purchase. Our thoughts to all affected."

 A spokesman for the company added: "We are incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Chester Bennington."

 The band were set to kick off their trip next Thursday, just weeks after performing in London.

 The Los Angeles County coroner's office has confirmed that Bennington died after hanging himself.

 Coroner's spokesman Ed Winter said: "He was found hanging in his bedroom. No note was found."
He added that there was an open bottle of alcohol in the bedroom but no drugs had been found.

Egypt kills 30 ‘highly dangerous’ militants in Sinai

The Egyptian army said it killed 30 militants over four days in land and air raids on the famous Sinai peninsula.


The army said Friday in a statement that 30 "highly dangerous" militants had been killed and five others were arrested in operations in North Sinai province.

 The army, however, did not explain to which group the militants belonged.

 Earlier this month, Egypt was hit by one of the worst attacks on its security forces over the years. At least 23 soldiers were killed and 26 others wounded in two bombings claimed by terrorist group Takfiri Daesh, who targeted security checkpoints south of the northern Sinai town of Rafah on 7 July.

 The Sinai Peninsula has been in a state of emergency since October 2014, after a fatal terrorist attack that left 33 Egyptian soldiers dead.

 In recent years, activists have carried out anti-governmental activities and lethal attacks, taking advantage of the turmoil in Egypt after democratically elected President Mohamed Morsi was ousted in a military-led coup In July 2013.

 The Velayat Sinai militant group, affiliated with Daesh, claimed most of the attacks, mainly targeting the army and the police.

Sessions talked Trump campaign with Russia envoy

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions met with the Russian ambassador in Washington during the 2016 presidential race and discussed the election campaign of President Donald Trump, according to a new report.


 Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak told his superiors in Moscow that he was discussing issues related to the campaign, including important political issues for Moscow, with Sessions, contrary to the public statements of the Attorney General, The Washington Post on Friday, quoting current and former US officials.

 Kislyak's conversations with Sessions, who was a senator from Alabama and a foreign policy adviser to Trump when he was a Republican presidential candidate last year, were intercepted by US spy agencies, a US official said. the newspaper.

 Sessions initially did not disclose his contacts with Kislyak at his Senate confirmation hearing last year and later stated that the meetings were not on the Trump campaign.

 The former US senator had three meetings with Kislyak, including one in the Senate office and another in Mayflower Hotel in Washington, where Trump then made his first foreign policy address.

 Sessions has provided "misleading" statements that are "contradicted by other evidence," a US official said.

146th British Open: Pride Mike Lorenzo Vera

For his first major tournament, Michael Lorenzo Vera offered the cut to the British Open. A solid 70 (Par) this Friday in Birkdale for a total of +5 just in the nails. And the Basque can be proud of his fight against the elements. He is the only Frenchman present this weekend.


 No doubt, Mike Lorenzo Vera has passed the top speed this season. For his first steps in Grand Slam, the Basque offered himself a first passage of cut. It is not a feat, except when you start your week with a 75 (+5) and you go through a second lap in the fan mode (more than 60km / h at the worst of the day) and torrential rains Were stopped 1 / 4h to relieve the greens!). This Friday was a pure golf challenge in front of the Frenchman with the sauce "The Open". A challenge as much mental as technical.
"It was frankly brutal"
And MLV answered 100% in all sectors: "The playing conditions were much worse than yesterday," confirmed Mike. It was frankly brutal. More than the rain, it was the wind that really bothered me. But, with the game I delivered, nothing could stop me. "
One goes in the par (bogey at 6, birdie at 9) and returns of the same order with two birdies (11, 17) against two errors (12, 18). A complete part with no less than 61% of greens affected in regulation (a solid perf by such a wind in Birkdale) and especially 28 putts.
Wind control
Only eight of the 77 survivors of the cut played under the par and only four others (including MLV) signed the par ... At the sight of this carnage green, we measure a little better the real performance of the French this Friday. "70 today, under these conditions, it's great," Lorenzo Vera shouted. The day was tough, but I slammed good shots. It was very solid all day. I'm happy because we worked well with Benoit (Ducoulombier, his coach), including blows with the wind coming from the left. This is what happened very often during this second round ... "

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So place at a first weekend in Grand Slam at 32 years for Mike Lorenzo Vera. The first objective, therefore, remains the bonus to be gleaned. "We will continue like this and aim as high as possible," he concluded. Everything worked well in my game today (Friday). And I have to use this to go a little more ahead this Saturday ... "Depart at 9:40 am local time alongside Webb Simpson to go a little further.

'Descendants 2' hits flat note in Disney sequel

It is probably necessary to have a child under the age of 12 to appreciate what big businesses a Disney Channel movie as "Descendants 2" is, which makes the numbing nature of this baffling suite. Because while the first one showed inspiration flashes, the latter feels fully connected, as if he could skate on the title alone.
Perhaps, at least as far as appeasement of the target audience is concerned, which will be framed by a simultaneous broadcast of six networks on Disney-owned channels, including ABC. His parents, however, will find this music more difficult to tolerate, as the entirely generic nature of the songs largely depends on the energy choreography.
The original came equipped in a highly negotiable premise, with teenage sons and daughters of Disney villains - bred on an island separated from their heroic peers - being integrated into the high school frequented by descendants of heroes like the Beast , Mulan And the seven dwarfs. In addition, he exploited Kristin Chenoweth as the malformed enemy of Sleeping Beauty, offering a Broadway belt to classify the joint.
"Descendants 2", on the other hand, completely renounces any adult supervision, relying on young stars to carry the charge. And while they might have the talent for it, he then plugs them into a tedious and drawn plot, after a quick opening number that is not matched for the next two hours.
Without crossing the plot, Maleficent's daughter, Mal (Dove Cameron), became legitimate, but she felt stressed as she prepares to attend the Royal Cotillion with the Beast of Beauty and Beast, King Ben (Mitchell Hope). His efforts to adapt finally, send him back to the Isle of Losses, with his friends Evie (Sofia Carson), daughter of the Queen of Evil; The son Carlos of Cruella De Vil (Cameron Boyce); And the child of Jafar Jay (Booboo Stewart) in full pursuit.
The island introduces a new assortment of post-pubescent demon seeds, led by Uma (China Anne McClain), a chip on the ancient tentacles of "The Little Mermaid" Ursula.

‘Descendants 2’: Behind-the-Scenes Look at Dove Cameron and Sofia Carson’s

The highly anticipated Disney movie "Descendants 2"


 debuts great Friday night in five networks, and next to more than likely important notes, the capricious following is sure to feature costumes larger than life.

 Stars Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson and China Anne McClain talk about the fashion of "Descendants 2", as well as costume designer Kara Saun who gives a behind-the-scenes tour of her design space in this video, exclusively obtained by Variety.

 "I knew coming back that we had to come back bigger and brighter, more breathtaking," says Saun. "There's a lot more action, there's a lot more dance and physics that you really have to take note of when you design the wardrobe."

 "Descendants 2" revolves around the offspring of the villains of Disney Maleficent, Cruella of Vil, Jafar, Queen of Evil, Ursula, Captain Hook and Gaston.

 Cameron, Carson and McClain with Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, Mitchell Hope, Thomas Doherty, Dylan Playfair and Anna Cathcart. Kenny Ortega is a director, executive producer and choreographer. Sara Parriott and Josann McGibbon wrote the film and executive produced with Wendy Japhet.
"Descendants 2" airs Friday at 8 p.m. On Disney Channel, Disney XD, Freeform, Lifetime and ABC.

American Horror Story Season 7: Evan Peters at the Heart of the New Season

Season 7 of Once Upon a Time is awaited by fans of the series. Evan Peters could be the big star of this new season!


 Season 7 of American Horror Story will soon be released in the United States. Evan Peters will be at the heart of this new season and it promises to be exciting! Warning, the article contains spoilers! AMERICAN HORROR STORY: RYAN MURPHY, UNDER THE FIRE OF PROJECTORS! American Horror Story 7 will focus mainly on the US elections of 2016. Indeed, Ryan Murphy, the show's showrunner will show the various reactions of Americans following the election of the 45th President of the United States. This promises many surprises and we already know that Twisty the Clown will make an appearance in the new season.
Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters will be present again for this new season of American Horror Story. However, this year, Evan Peters could be the star of season 7. According to the creator, Evan Peters is going to have an important role and the fans risk to see much. Indeed, it had been a while since the actor had only secondary roles and the fans had asked that there be "more Evan" in the series. It seems that Ryan Murphy has listened to his fans!
AMERICAN HORROR STORY: THE TITLE OF THE NEW SEASON UNVEILED!
The title of season 7 of American Horror Story was announced last night. As promised, Ryan Murphy unveiled the title on his Twitter account. Season 7 will be called "American Horror Story: Cult." The new season will feature some sects and this will make us goose bumps! Indeed, the first pictures show a group of clowns! This is how the creator will succeed in scaring fans in the new season. We already know that many creatures are expected. However, bees and clowns may well be just the beginning of American Horror Story season 7! Season 7 of American Horror Story will air on September 5th in the United States!

The theme of Season 7 of American Horror Story was revealed!

The theme of Season 7 of American Horror Story has been revealed, as well as a small amuse-mouth of rather creepy and mysterious teaser.


Fan of American Horror Story (AHS for intimate-han), know that the theme of season 7 was revealed during the Comic Con (cuckoo Aki who is currently in California)! It is of course Ryan Murphy, its creator, who gave us this little pleasure.

 And listen, I confess that I was stunned.
It's hyper vague dude. It's as if I told you STOOL. But luckily, he did not let us bathe in our frustration and went on with a teaser.

 Phobic clowns, it's time to go directly to a kitten video.

 What do they have with the clowns right now? Already with the remake of Ça, now that. Finally the other. Shit, I get confused.

 "So what do we have?" "As Caruso would say in Les Experts: creepy clowns who make a creepy chore, a woman I can not identify with this crowd and the leader of the horde who spits us a magnificent swarm of bees.

 And good day to you.

 What is known about season 7 of American Horror Story

 So here's the info we have so far on this new season according to Harper's Bazaar (do not judge me I do not like the stuff that scares) (haha remark I write about fashion).
The broadcast of this season 7 starts on September 5 on the FX channel. We know that the story will start on election night and we will find archival footage from Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

American Horror Story: Scary clowns take power in the new season 7 teaser

Sensitive souls abstain: this is a bit the basic rule to approach each new season of American Horror Story.


You were afraid of Twisty at the Freakshow? So tremble, since it seems that the macabre clown of season 4 has moved all his friends creepy for the seventh batch of American Horror Story. While the always mischievous Ryan Murphy finally authorized to reveal the subject of the next season (a sect, presumably), a new teaser has just fallen in the wake. And the least we can say is that he will put all the coulrophobes in PLS.

 If one knows a little more about American Horror Story: Cult, this seventh part always retains a certain aura of mystery. After watching this teasingly teasing teaser, we bet rather on a season halfway between the Freakshow and the cinema franchise The Purge (American Nightmare in VF), which would stick well with the theme of the American elections already mentioned. One thing is certain: it gives a damn desire.

Kit "Jon Snow" Harington and Rose Leslie offer themselves a house worthy of Game of Thrones

As a couple for five years and their meeting on the set of Game of Thrones, Rose Leslie (the beautiful Sauvageonne) and Kit "Jon Snow" Harington move to the top speed with this real estate purchase that could almost have appeared in the series ...

 It is not Winterfell, the castle of the Stark family, or Castral Roc, the home of the Lannister, but this 15th century English cottage with half-timbering, exposed beams, old-timbered roofs, thatched roof, Wood and rather rustic furniture, could very well have appeared in the series, lost in the middle of the fields.

An outdated and authentic charm that has made the couple crack (30 years old both), eager to spend time away from prying eyes and the New York hustle and bustle. She is Scottish, he English. So they will be in Suffolk County, north-east of London. Cost of the operation: € 1.9 million. For the price, they will have a domain of 3.2 hectares with tennis court, swimming pool, flower gardens and no less than seven rooms.



Kit Harington, An Actor at the forefront of elegance

The Briton who plays in the Game of Thrones series alternates the outfits between the casual of everyday life and the formal polished look of red carpets. A true style under the armor of Jon Snow.


 Mane to the wind, dark eyes, short beard voluntarily shaggy, Kit Harington keeps making talk about him. The dark brown has been propelled to the top with the Game of Thrones series, whose highly anticipated season 7 began on Monday, June 17th. Becoming the icon of a generation, the actor incarnating Jon Snow is also a muse of luxury brands. First with the Jimmy Choo house in 2014 and then, at the beginning of the year, for the fragrance "The One", signed Dolce & Gabbana. Kit Harington, it is also a particular style of dress, which emphasizes it in a simple and elegant way. His outfits oscillate between the casual of everyday life and the formal polished look of red carpets, with a hipster tip. Back on his best outfits.

The Formal Tuxedo

During formal events, the actor becomes more formal, such as the tuxedo. To stand out, you have to play on the details. This black tuxedo worn on the occasion of the 68th edition of the Emmy Awards, on September 18, 2016, in Los Angeles, is enhanced by black satin ends on the reverse, bringing a touch of elegance and refinement, contrasting With a classic suit where the entire back is in satin. The left sleeve ascent also highlights a dress watch. (Richard Shotwell / AP) Worn on the occasion of the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on January 25, 2015, this tuxedo is much more traditional. The reverses are in silk, but the actor distinguishes himself from his other appearances by having plated his thick hair back, refining the features of his face and bringing out his eyes.

Kit Harington and Rose Leslie: a love nest at 1.9 million euros

The couple Kit Harington and Rose Leslie have just offered themselves a superb home in the English countryside.


They have been together for five years so they have decided to take a course. So far, since they met on the set of the hit series "Game of Thrones," Kit Harington and Rose Leslie lived in New York. They wanted to get a little bit of paradise, in a corner they both knew, far from the city, but especially away from photographers and curious looks. It's done.

 Read: Kit Harington and Rose Leslie, a couple "made in HBO"

 According to the Daily Mail, the two lovebirds have just bought a sumptuous 15th-century mansion, worth 1.9 million euros, in Suffolk County, East Anglia. And the house is not lacking in charm for this couple who dreamed of offering themselves a nest of love on their land; Rose is Scottish, English, born near London. Just look at the pictures to convince yourself: exposed beams, thatched roof, tennis court, in-ground pool, not to mention the seven superb rooms and the 3.2 hectare estate!

 While the "Game of Thrones" madness is in full swing, episode 1 of season 7 has broken audiences records with over 10 million viewers on HBO, Kit and Rose go with this house to keep their garden secret. And why not start a family? The rest of the story will tell us.

Resignation of Donald Trump's spokesman, new crisis at the White House

The spokesman for US President Donald Trump, Sean Spicer, one of the most important voices in the administration, resigned Friday after only six months at the White House.


Sean Spicer, 45, has resigned following the hiring of a new communications director, Anthony Scaramucci, by Donald Trump to replace a man who resigned in May after just three months .

 The spokesman has been in the hot seat for weeks, victim of his boss's criticism of the disorder in the communication of the executive, to which the president himself is accused of contributing with his tweets and interviews. Mr. Spicer had taken to the field and rarely appeared at the White House briefing, often replaced by his number two, Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

 The resignation comes at the end of a hectic week for the Republican leader, openly annoyed by the prosecution's prosecutor Robert Mueller's investigation into possible collusion between Russia and his campaign last year.

 In addition to the communications team's upset, Donald Trump has redesigned his team of personal lawyers, who represent his interests against Robert Mueller. One of them resigned. According to several newspapers, the 70-year-old billionaire seeks to contain the investigation of Russian interference, which targets some of his relatives, and undermine the authority of Robert Mueller, appointed in May to ensure the independence of the investigations.

Mueller attacked

 From the Oval Office, the septuagenarian again recounted that he had received Mr. Mueller as an FBI leadership candidate in May, the day before his appointment as special prosecutor by Mr. Rosenstein. According to him, the former director was eager to take over the reins of the federal police.

 "There are many other conflicts that I did not talk about, but I will do it one day," added Dump Trump. As for the senior investigators recruited by the prosecutor, the president's Republican allies have been hammering for weeks that many have in the past made donations to Democratic candidates; This information is publicly available in the United States.

 "People need to know what motivates people politically," Kellyanne Conway, a White House counselor and former campaign director, told Fox News on Friday. "These are not small sums. They obviously wanted the other side to win. "

 Finally, the president has begun to ask his legal team under what theoretical conditions he could pardon relatives, relatives, or even himself, according to the Washington Post. The alleged attacks by the White House against the Special Prosecutor have aroused the anger of the democratic elected officials who co-direct separate investigations conducted by congressional commissions.

 Mr. Mueller's mandate, set out in a letter, is to investigate "any link and / or coordination between the Russian government and individuals associated with President Donald Trump's campaign", but also "any subject" arising "directly "Of these investigations.
For Democratic MP Adam Schiff, there is no doubt that Mr. Mueller has the power to investigate Donald Trump's finances. "Any inappropriate financial fact between Russia and the Trump organization, such as money laundering, could represent the very type of compromising information that Russia could exploit to influence the policy of the administration, he declares.

Sean Spicer, six months sometimes troublesome at the White House

Sean Spicer, spokesman for the White House, resigned on Friday. In six months in the service of the disorganized communication of Donald Trump, he multiplied the hazardous reflections.

 Sean Spicer, a spokesman for the White House since January, has been spotted many times in the media by his answers ... sometimes beside the plate. He threw out his apron this weekend, following the appointment of a new communications director. In his defense, it must be admitted that he was often taken by surprise by the odd numbers of the American President. Not always obvious to explain and assume the words of Donald Trump to the media. A reminder of the few "awkward moments" (delicate situations) that shaped the passage of Sean Spicer to the White House.

Trump has more audience than Obama, "point bar"

 After the inauguration of the 45th president of the United States, the spokesman had already marked the spirits. The reporters had shown him a picture of Barack Obama's first swearing in 2009, which had enough to make envious Donald Trump. Sean Spicer then declared: "It was the largest public ever to attend an investiture, bar."

 "These attempts to diminish the enthusiasm of the investiture are shameful and bad," he added, with an aggressive tone little appreciated.

"Assad, worse than Hilter"

 At a press briefing in April, Sean Spicer had marked the spirits by judging Bashar al-Assad's actions worse than those of Hitler. This is how he put it, minimizing the Holocaust in the eyes of the public: "During the Second World War, chemical weapons were not used. A person as abject as Hitler has not even fallen so low to the point of using chemical weapons. "

 He then apologized: "Quite frankly, I mistakenly made an inappropriate and insensitive comment about the Holocaust and there is no comparison possible. For that, I apologize. It was a mistake to do that. "    

White House spokesman Sean Spicer (resigns)

His departure would be due to the appointment of a new communications director. His assistant, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, will replace him.

 According to the New York Times, Spicer made this decision due to a strong disagreement with the appointment by Donald Trump of a new communications director, Anthony Scaramucci. The US president appointed the head of a 53-year-old investment company to head the White House communication, replacing Michael Dubke, who himself resigned in May after only three months. Anthony Scaramucci is expected to take office in August, according to government sources. Founder of Skybridge Capital, he had already been offered the post of US Ambassador to the OECD in Paris.  

Sean Spicer, six months sometimes troublesome at the White House

Sunday 16 July 2017

Modernity and Postmodernity

Cycle 3 invites reflection on the notions of modernity and postmodernity in the fields of literature, philosophy, the visual arts and politics.
The French novel in the 20th century, from modernity to postmodernity
Catherine Helbert, French literature, Université Paris-Sorbonne
The transformation of modern societies
Louis Dupont, geography, Paris-Sorbonne University
How the French Became Modern - 1850-1968
Arnaud Houte, history, Université Paris-Sorbonne
Modernities and postmodernities in the visual arts
Arnaud Maillet, art history, Paris-Sorbonne University
Modernity in philosophy: what is a subject?
Jean-Cassien Billier, Philosophy, Paris-Sorbonne University.

Information technology and motivation in school

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 To register, the authorization of the department is required
OBJECTIVES

 To acquire a better theoretical and practical knowledge of motivation in order to reflect on the relation it maintains with computer technologies in education and to develop computerized teaching environments favoring the motivation of students. Investigate the motivational dynamics of a learner in a learning situation and the external factors influencing it, including computer technologies; Develop skills to recognize and build a learner's motivational profile; Plan the integration of a computer technology in an educational environment so that it meets the conditions to be met in order to motivate the learners.

 CONTENT

 The course has three components: 1) "Understanding" helps to understand the theories surrounding motivation to learn in different contexts; 2) "Analyze" allows to apply the theoretical knowledge learned in the first part to solve problems of motivation to learn from real cases based on class situations; 3) "Intervene" allows action and reflection. Three steps are proposed: drafting a design estimate, developing a learning activity taking into account the motivating factors and finally writing a final report.

Short Program for Integration of ICT in Education

PROFESSOR RESPONSIBLE

 Jacqueline Bourdeau

 OBJECTIVES

 To teach the teacher / trainer how to choose and integrate information and communication technologies (ICT) in education: basic knowledge of ICT, development of teaching scenarios, management of ICT practice, reflection on potential Pedagogy of ICT at school, in training and in society.

 PROGRAM FRAMEWORK

 Judith Bilodeau

SUMMER UNIVERSITY The Sorbonne Summer School

26 June - 21 July 2017

 Sorbonne Universités offers multidisciplinary course cycles, French as a foreign language courses and lectures given by professors and lecturers of its various founding members.

 Organized by the Sorbonne University, the Sorbonne Summer School opens its doors to a wide audience from all over the world:

 Academics - students or lecturers - wishing to discuss current developments in humanities and sciences,
Tourists eager to better enjoy their stay in Paris,
And anyone with a desire to cultivate.
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