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Wednesday, 22 October 2008 |
The Elysée Palace has confirmed that hackers got into President Sarkozy’s bank account and removed “small sums”.
The information was initially revealed in the Journal de Dimanche who said that hackers had achieved a world first and gained access to the Head of state’s bank account and taken money from it.
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Wednesday, 22 October 2008 |
On the fourth day of a civil litigation claim that was scheduled to last 13 weeks, French oil group Total has agreed to make payments to compensate those whose residential and business properties were damaged by the explosion at the Buncefield fuel terminal of Hertfordshire Oil Storage Limited (HOSL). The total compensation could reach €900 million.
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Wednesday, 22 October 2008 |
Margaux Lacombe visits the troglodytic Maison Forte de Reignac near Tursac
Aunique, unspoilt
troglodytic fortress,
the Château de
Reignac is the latest
heritage acquisition of
Jean-Max Touron. It nicely
completes the chronology
of the cliff village of Roc
Saint-Christophe and his
two caves, the Roc de
Cazelle at Les Eyzies and
the Grotte du Sorcier at
Saint-Cirq.
Touron bought the
property (loosely termed
a maison forte but strictly
a reperium, as it belonged
to a knight) three years
ago from the city of
Bordeaux. The site,
near Tursac in the heart
of the Périgord Noir,
had been used for
archeological research
for some 20 years. The
remains of five distinct
periods of occupation,
some uniquely unspoilt,
span prehistory to the
early 20th century.
Unlike most castles,
this one is built in the cliff
rather than on one,
although there is a
rudimentary stronghold at
the top, the pinnacle of the
visit with spectacular views
over the Vézère valley.
Those who are a little
puffed after the climb can
rest while watching a
video (with English
subtitles) about Reignac
and other sites in the area.
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Tuesday, 21 October 2008 |
Scottish-born John Paton, resident of the Dordogne and ardent golf lover, swings a few rounds at Golf de Lolivarie and offers his perspective.
Golf de Lolivarie lies in
a narrow valley just
to the south of
Siorac-en-Périgord. First
opened as a nine-hole
course in the 90s, it has
more recently been
extended and now offers
the most challenging 18
holes in the Dordogne.
Narrow fairways
between tree-covered
slopes and tree-lined
ditches require straight
hitting and good distance
control. The D51 valley
road forms the course
boundary and a scary ball
magnet on four of the key
driving holes. Fortunately
the greens, which are fairly
flat, have little protection
from straight approach
shots, which can be flown
or rolled in.
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Tuesday, 21 October 2008 |
La Poussière Poney’s Ballad
Horses and ponies are
great animals, and
what better way to enjoy
them than at La
Poussière Poney’s Ballad
riding school.
You’ll learn not
only how to take
care of ponies
and horses, but how to
ride them as well.
The school has lots of
activities available, such as
riding lessons, day treks
through the woods and equestrian games.
La Poussière is open to anyone who wants to try out
riding or reach competition level, and not to worry, you’ll be
in good hands – all instructors are trained and qualified, and
the school recently won the show jumping championship
among the Dordogne clubs.
So, if you’ve ever dreamt of horseback riding, and even if
you’re a little afraid, come give it a try in this warm, family
environment.
La Poussière Poney’s Ballad riding school is open everyday and
booking is recommended. Pony: €9,50/hour; horse: €12,
50/hour; €20 for half a day; €42 for a day, including lunch.
La Poussière, 24380 Vergt
05 53 46 70 27, 06 77 61 99 29
Do it yourself Sweets holder
As the leaves fall from the trees
and the weather gets cooler,
one fabulous autumn holiday comes
to mind: Halloween! While you’re
probably already busy making your
costume, here’s a way to create a
handy basket to carry all your
sweets during Halloween parties.
Trick or treat!
What you’ll need:
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