tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30992478551081135702011-12-21T13:52:57.294-08:00FABCO (French American Business Council of Orlando) is a great networking platform in Orlando through ART, FASHION, FOOD & FINE WINES events. Official site: http://www.fabco.usFABCOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05391822148694146513noreply@blogger.comBlogger441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099247855108113570.post-15879940949502169102011-12-21T13:35:00.000-08:002011-12-21T13:52:57.345-08:00

Announcing the launch of the first website in English dedicated to French food diversity, culinary heritage and art de vivre! Created by the Embassy of France in the U.S., this site will open the doors to the world of French food culture.The website is: www.FrenchFoodintheUS.orgDuring this festive time of year, come discover how the French celebrate the holidays. Do you ever wonder about the

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As we approach the tenth anniversary of 9/11, a group in our community "The French Will Never Forget" -- a grassroots organization founded by French citizens and dedicated to French-American friendship -- is planning to commemorate the anniversary in Paris. You have probably seen coverage of the operation in France-Amérique, and in the most recent FACC San Francisco newsletter. As FACC

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Harbor House of Central Florida held its 4th Annual Diplomats Reception at the celebrated home of Vipin and Hansa Mehta in Windermere, Friday February 11, 2011. As in years past, Harbor House staff and Board Members hosted residing Central Florida Consuls and other Diplomats from over thirteen countries worldwide. Over 300 people attended. See: Harbor HouseCoverage, News Channel 13

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Two of the giants of French cinema, Claude Chabrol and Gerard Depardieu, team up for the director's 50th and final feature film, a wry thriller about a police commissioner trying to balance professional instinct with family duty. Once again, Paul Bellamy (Depardieu) and his wife are spending their vacation at her family home in a quiet town. But just as they're settling into their reassuringly

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HEARTBREAKER is an action-packed romantic comedy pairing two of France’s biggest young stars: Romain Duris (THE BEAT THAT MY HEART SKIPPED, PARIS) and actress/singer Vanessa Paradis (GIRL ON THE BRIDGE). A smash hit in France, the film was also featured at the Tribeca Film Festival.France | Monaco, 2010, In French with English subtitles, 104 min, Rated Unrated, Directed by Pascal ChaumeilONE

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French Spice: an initiative entirely dedicated to French gastronomy – Nov 1-30, 2010 in Miami.For the first time in the frame of ‘French Week Miami’*, fifteen restaurants provide menus showcasing the scrumptious tri-coloured delicacies.What is ‘French Spice’?The restaurants that said yes to the program provide a menu particular to the occasion. They propose a choice between:2 or 3 appetizers2 or

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SPREAD THE WORD!France Cinema Floride festival in Miami and Boca Raton satrsst November 5. It is run by fans for fans. Promote new french movie events in the city by forwarding or re-posting. www.francecinemafloride.com

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Le gouvernement vient d’annoncer que les envois de la loterie seraient réduits au seul mois d’Octobre. Donc seulement un mois au lieu de 2 les années précédentes. Cela signifie que le temps URGE et qu’il faut postuler le plus vite possible. En effet, pour que votre candidature soit valable, il faut que nous traitions vos photos. Plus d’un tiers des candidatures sont refusées car les photos ne

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Votez pour vos conseillers UMP-UFE à l'Assemblée des Français de l'Etranger (AFE) pour la Côte Est des Etats-Unis. Le 16 juin 2010, le Conseil d'Etat a décidé d'annuler l'élection des conseillers à l'AFE du 7 juin 2009 pour les circonscriptions de Washington et de Mexico.C'est pour « manquement de l'administration à produire efficacement les signatures de référence nécessaires à l'identification

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AMELIE director Jean-Pierre Jeunet brings his trademark style and whimsy back to the screen with this French film. MICMACS À TIRE-LARIGOT stars Dany Boon and also features Jeunet favorites André Dussollier, Dominique Pinon, and Yolande Moreau. “A whiz-bang comedy that channels the spirit of Buster Keaton. Filled with elaborate sight gags and contraptions worthy of

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Back to School Charity Event Expects Over 20,000 in Attendance and Will Help Children Attending Central Florida Schools with 9000 Free Backpacks, School Supplies, Immunizations and Health Care Services. On Saturday, August 14 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at the Amway Arena, thousands of Central Florida school children will receive a backpack stuffed with school supplies and access to immunizations,

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Vos conseillères à l'AFE Christiane Ciccone et Corinne Narassiguin vous informent sur l'actualité des Français de l'Etranger: Simplification des démarches administratives. La circulaire conjointe du ministre de l’Intérieur et du ministre des Affaires étrangères signée le 1er mars 2010 devrait simplifier les démarches pour obtenir le renouvellement de ses pièces d’identité.• Pour un

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Voyages, transports, hébergement, restauration, activités sportives et divertissements, achats de produits ou questions de santé... Que faut-il savoir avant de partir en vacances ? La Direction générale de la concurrence, de la consommation et de la répression des fraudes (DGCCRF) présente sur son site le guide des vacances 2010 afin d'assurer au mieux la protection du consommateur en vacances

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Les pensions de retraite françaises ont été revalorisées de 0,9 % à partir du 1er avril 2010. Malheureusement, l'euro ayant perdu plus de 20 % par rapport au dollar depuis le début de l'année, cette augmentation passera inaperçue pour les retraités qui résident aux États-Unis.Les pensions de retraite des Français de l'étranger sont soumises à un prélèvement à la source de 3,2 % (cotisation

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USCIS is seeking public comment on a proposed federal rule to adjust fees for immigration benefit applications and petitions. You may view the proposed rule HERE.Full details are contained the Federal Register posting including a schedule of the proposed fees. The proposed rule would increase overall fees by a weighted average of about 10 percent but would not increase the fee for the

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FABCO is pleased to announce that Anne Texier and Medge Parcily are joining FABCO's board of directors as of June 1, 2010. Anne will be involved in the administration of the organisation, and Medge will be working essentially on the business events promotion, and development. We are welcoming them. Meet them at our next event, "Passage to India", on June 11, 2010.

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Starting June 14, 2010 Alliance Francaise of Greater Orlando is offering a Summer camp for children Age 4 to 12, with a dedicated team of native French speakers who will provide your child with an entertaining approach to French language and education. You can download all the information and the registration form on the front page of aforlando.org

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COCO CHANEL & IGOR STRAVINSKY - Directed by Jan Kounen, with stunning costumes, exquisite sets, immortal music, and fine performances make this sexually-charged period piece a deeply moving and sensual delight. Sun, 4/11 9 PM, Winter Park Village 20WELCOME - Directed by Philippe Lioret. A major award winner at the Berlin, Gijon, Warsaw, and Heartland Film Festivals, WELCOME is a searing and

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A la suite de la publication d'une circulaire interministérielle (ministère de l’Intérieur, de l’Outre-mer et des collectivités territoriales et celui des Affaires étrangères et européennes) du 1er mars 2010, les démarches administratives pour l’obtention de la carte d’identité et du passeport sont simplifiées, notamment en réduisant le nombre des justificatifs à présenter. Pour plus de détails,

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Everyday, people from all over the world, especially from french-speaking countries, are moving to the United States. Framlink.com is a new place to locate a french-speaking business in the US and an opportunity for businesses to provide services to these new comers in their native language.

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FABCO and CIRCA 1926 restaurant organized a fundraising event on Sunday January 17th, 2010. Many supporters came to the event, and many others donated online. FABCO thanks everyone for their generosity, and especially Circa 1926 for hosting the event so graciously. With FABCO's own contribution, we raised $ 4000!100% of the PROCEEDS are donated to HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF through Food For The Poor

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Little black dresses and pearls were much in evidence at the Enzian this evening, as admirers of the one-and-only Coco Chanel came out in force for a screening of Coco Before Chanel. The French American Business Council (FABCO) had bought a block of seats, and it was fun to hear French being spoken in the theater as well as on the screen. A very special member of the audience was Rose Monique

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Remise de la Legion d’Honneur by Honorary Consul, France, Brigitte Dagot on Wednesday Nov 11, 12:30 PM at Lake Highland Preparatory School, 901 N. Highland Avenue, Orlando, 32803. Qu'est-ce que la Légion d'Honneur? The Legion of Honor was created two centuries ago by Emperor Napoleon. It is the highest distinction France can confer on a citizen or a foreigner. It recognizes exceptional

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Nominated for nine French Academy Awards (“Cesars”), including Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Director, Martin Provost’s SÉRAPHINE is a marvel—a celebration of art and nature that’s a testament to creativity and the resilience of one woman’s spirit. Séraphine de Senlis was a little-known yet endlessly fascinating early 20th century painter.. Read more and get screenings details"Unusually

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As you may know, Alliance Française of Greater Orlando (AFGO) is offering private and semi-private classes in French for both adults and children aged 7 to 15. Given the success of their French School and due to some recent specific requests, they are considering expanding the scope of classes to include children aged 4 to 6. This will not be another daycare center. AFGO immersion courses/

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De Miami, RFI sur votre portable. Depuis le 1er août, Radio France International s'invite sur votre téléphone ! Miami, New-York, Boston, Chicago et San Francisco sont les quatre villes américaines choisies par Radio France International pour lancer l'écoute de ses programmes à partir du téléphone, une formule rendue possible grâce au soutien d'Audionow, particulièrement adaptée aux téléphones

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Bastille Day - when the French Revolution sort of started - was celebrated (late) last Friday in Audubon Park in a FABCO-sponsored entitled C'est Si Bon. With French food, wines, shows, films, and spontaneous street entertainment, this festival fits the jetztgeist of our times, as we finally move out of the freemarket capitalistic era into full-fledged urban feudalism. Click to read the full

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Photos (courtesy of Miriphoto.com) of our "C'est Si Bon" event are featured in the Orlando Sentinel... See them here

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Beaucoup d'entre vous vont peut-être partir pour les US. Le $ et la crise deviennent un paradis pour les acheteurs. Petit rappel indispensable: Si vous n'avez pas de visa (en tant que Français, vous pouvez partir 90 jours aux us sans visa), vous DEVEZ solliciter par internet une autorisation. Cela s'appelle ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). C'est obligatoire et gratuit. Vous en

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OTownStyle.com gets an inside look at FABCO's upcoming event: "C'est Si Bon!" is the cultural event you won't want to miss this summer! Come out Friday to this unique French Street Fair in Audubon Park featuring French food, wines, music, art and so much more... Read full article

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Photos (courtesy of Miriphoto.com) and videos from the Cocktails & Cosmos event, which happened on July 18th at the Orlando Science Center, can be viewed here

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Orlando accueille du 21 au 26 juillet le International Puppet Festival. Ce festival réunit des compagnies du Canada, Mexique et France. Ainsi, la compagnie française La Pendue présente le spectacle ‘Poli Dégaine’ (« Punchy Draw ») le mardi 21 juillet à 14h00 et 19h00. Les choses ne se passent pas comme prévu lorsque Polichinelle, la marionnette la plus connue dans le monde, entre en scène.

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"Before a kiss has been given, no one knows if it'll be big or small." So begins this smart romantic comedy in which two strangers meet by chance, enjoy each other's company over dinner, and come to the end of the evening. A French sentimental comedy at its best, with just the right touch of melancholy.Read more and get screenings details"Impossibly charming and impossibly French, SHALL WE KISS?

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Here are some photos of our First Annual Coucous Night event of 4/29/09. Photo: Simo Drissi. Click on images for larger view.

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www.usa-expat.tv is the new WebTV for the French speaking people living in the USA. It will enable all French speakers to see what is happening in their region and the information will be available in Florida and in Miami to begin with.You will find: - Restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues, shops, etc. as well as recommended places to go to.- Chefs, recipes in a section named "Eau à la Bouche

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Le site Internet ci-après indique la procédure du vote par Internet. Un lien vers ce site est mis en place sur celui du consulat: www.afe2009.fr.

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Les autorités sanitaires mexicaines ont déclaré, mi-avril, la survenue d’une épidémie de grippe ayant débuté mi-mars. Cette épidémie s’est propagée aux Etats Unis qui ont isolé un nouveau type de virus grippal (A/H1N1/2009). Une centaine de cas confirmés, tous d’évolution favorable, ont été notifiés dans une dizaine d’Etats des Etats-Unis. L’OMS a annoncé, le 29 avril, le passage au niveau 5 de l

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Current EOC Operational Status: Level 3 – Monitoring. Update: Swine FluThe Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor.State of FloridaState Emergency Response TeamTuesday, April 28, 2009MESSAGE OF THE DAY – TO DATE THERE ARE NO CONFIRMED CASES OF THE SWINE FLU IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS READY TO RESPOND TO SWINE FLU AND URGES ALL RESIDENTS TO FOLLOW ANY

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The French film PARIS 36, a sweet and light homage to French vaudeville, starring Gérard Jugnot, Clovis Cornillac, Kad Merad, Nora Arnezeder as well as Pierre Richard opens at the Enzian, April 24. Read more...

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The Florida-France Institute links the resources of Florida's 11 public universities and 28 community and junior colleges with those of state government and businesses to forge a network of partnerships with French educational, governmental, and private sector institutions. The Legislature took a step to further the interaction of students from countries represented by the Linkage Institutes, and

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A l’issue de son déplacement à New-York puis à Washington, François Fillon a fait un bilan de ses entretiens devant la presse américaine. Lire la suite...

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Le sénateur Richard Yung se félicite de l’adoption definitive de l’amendement déposé avec le groupe socialiste sur la reconnaissance en France des partenariats civils enregistrés à l’étranger. Lire la suite...

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ESTA nouvelle formalité, aller aux USA sans visa. Toutes les personnes se rendant aux USA sans visa (visa waiver) doivent demander sur internet uniquement une autorisation pour débarquer aux Etats Unis. Lire la suite...

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FABCO Children Choir performance event of 2/24/09.Photo: Tammy Krivanek. Click on images for larger view.

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