About French Language: Blague à part ~ Y and En ~ Adjective quiz

If you can't see this email, click here

French Language French Language Start Learning Practice/Perfect For Teachers From Laura K. Lawless, your Guide to French Language French expressions: Blague à part, Sans blague What do the French expressions "blaque à part" and "sans blague" mean? Learn all about them here. See More About:  blague  à  part Y and En ~ French Adverbial Pronouns The adverbial pronouns y and en are so tiny that one might think their role in a sentence is not very important, but in fact they are both extremely important in French. See More About:  y  french pronouns  french adverbs French quiz: Adjectives How well do you know the basic rules of French adjective agreement? Test yourself with this little quiz, or take a look at the lesson to review. See More About:  french tests  french adjectives  beginning french Just for fun Find out whether you're crazy... about French. French Language Ads Language Translation French Language Language Courses English Language Quiz Featured Articles logiciel - le mot du jour French verb of the week: mettre Learn French on Twitter Mot du jour on Twitter French and France on Twitter   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura K. Lawless French Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About French Language newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Essential French French Proficiency Test French Verb Conjugator Daily French: word, lesson, facts French Pop Quiz Advertisement

News Alert: Economy Showed No Job Growth in August; Unemployment Rate at 9.1%

Breaking News Alert
The New York Times
Friday, September 2, 2011 -- 8:46 AM EDT
-----

Economy Showed No Job Growth in August; Unemployment Rate at 9.1%

The economy showed no job growth in August, the first time there has been no job growth in the United States in a year.

The net addition of no jobs in the month was down sharply from a revised 85,000 gain of jobs in July, the Labor Department said Friday, and was far below a consensus forecast by economists of 60,000. The unemployment rate stayed constant at 9.1 percent in August.

The non-farm payrolls stayed flat in August after a prolonged increase in economic anxiety that began with the brinksmanship in the debt-ceiling debate and was followed by the country's loss of its triple-A credit rating, stock market whiplash and renewed concerns about Europe's sovereign debt. And the jobs figure, a monthly statistical snapshot by the Department of Labor, appear more negative than they actually are because they do not include 45,000 Verizon workers who were on strike when the survey was taken.

Read More:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/03/business/economy/united-states-showed-no-job-growth-in-august.html?emc=na

About This E-Mail
You received this message because you are signed up to receive breaking news
alerts from NYTimes.com.

To unsubscribe, change your e-mail address or to sign up for daily headlines
or other newsletters, go to:
http://www.nytimes.com/email

NYTimes.com
620 Eighth Ave.
New York, NY 10018

Copyright 2011 The New York Times Company

News Alert: U.S. Is Set to Sue More Than a Dozen Big Banks Over Mortgages

Breaking News Alert
The New York Times
Thursday, September 1, 2011 -- 10:04 PM EDT
-----

U.S. Is Set to Sue Big Banks Over Mortgages

The federal agency that oversees the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is set to file suits against more than a dozen big banks, accusing them of misrepresenting the quality of mortgage securities they assembled and sold at the height of the housing bubble, and seeking billions of dollars in compensation.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency suits, which are expected to be filed in the coming days in federal court, are aimed at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank, among others, according to three individuals briefed on the matter.

Read More:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/02/business/us-is-set-to-sue-dozen-big-banks-over-mortgages.html?emc=na

About This E-Mail
You received this message because you are signed up to receive breaking news
alerts from NYTimes.com.

To unsubscribe, change your e-mail address or to sign up for daily headlines
or other newsletters, go to:
http://www.nytimes.com/email

NYTimes.com
620 Eighth Ave.
New York, NY 10018

Copyright 2011 The New York Times Company

Afternoon Update: Report Finds Naval Blockade by Israel Legal but Faults Raid

If you have trouble reading this e-mail, please click here

September 1, 2011 Afternoon Update

TOP NEWS Report Finds Naval Blockade by Israel Legal but Faults Raid By NEIL MacFARQUHAR and ETHAN BRONNER A United Nations review has found that Israel's naval blockade of Gaza is legal and appropriate, but that the way commandos boarded a flotilla trying to break that blockade was excessive and unreasonable. Document: U.N. Report City Room Deputy Mayor Was Arrested Before Resignation By MICHAEL BARBARO The Aug. 4 resignation of a top aide to Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg reportedly came just days after he was arrested for his role in an altercation with his wife. Post a Comment Rebels Extend Deadline as Qaddafi Says He'll Resist By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK and RICK GLADSTONE Libyan rebels gave the fugitive leader more time to surrender, as Arabic news channels reported what they called a new message from Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi exhorting his followers to resist. Nations Meet With Rebel Leaders in Paris 3:18 PM ET Qaddafi Vows Resistance in Audio Message 12:17 PM ET Syrian Official in Hama Resigns to Protest Bloodshed By NADA BAKRI The attorney general of Hama resigned, detailing torture cases and killings by the government. He is the highest-level official to quit over a brutal crackdown by President Bashar al-Assad. Outdone by Reality By MICHIKO KAKUTANI It is clear that the events of Sept. 11, while mobilizing a quick response from artists across disciplines, did not provoke a seismic shift in the arts, or across the broader culture. Interactive Feature: Share Your Thoughts: A 9/11 State of Mind 5:19 PM ET Calendar: 9/11 in the Arts • NYTimes.com Home Page »

U.S. Video: The Sky Cowboys The ironworkers at One World Trade Center. Opinion Editorial The Military and the Death Penalty New evidence of racial bias in the military is further proof that it's time to abolish capital punishment.

BUSINESS News Analysis Japan Seeks Answers to Debt Load Without Angering Voters By HIROKO TABUCHI Yoshihiko Noda, new Japan's prime minister, is a fiscal conservative with a tough message: raise taxes while reining in spending. Back-to-School Shopping Lifts Many Retailers By STEPHANIE CLIFFORD Some analysts saw pent-up demand as the factor driving consumers to a variety of retail stores in August. Car Sales Improved in August; G.M. Up 18% By NICK BUNKLEY General Motors said its sales in the United States rose 18 percent from August 2010; Ford sales increased 11 percent and Chrysler's gained 31 percent. Spain Debt Sale Precedes Vote on Balanced Budget Amendment By RAPHAEL MINDER Spain auctioned another round of bonds, albeit to lukewarm demand, as the government rushes to enshrine stricter budget discipline in the constitution. U.S. Solar Company Bankruptcies a Boon for China By KEITH BRADSHER Government assistance and the failure of foreign competitors have transformed China into the world's main producer of solar power. • More Business News »

About This E-Mail You received this message because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Afternoon Update newsletter. As a member of the TRUSTe privacy program, we are committed to protecting your privacy. Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Change Your E-Mail | Privacy Policy | Contact | Advertise Copyright 2011 | The New York Times Company | Privacy Policy | NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018

Travel Deals: Extend Your Summer With These Last-Minute Vacations

Thursday, September 1, 2011 Each week we offer you 20 incredible travel discounts exclusive to The New York Times. $699 Ireland 4-City Tour: 6 Nights & Air from NYC Sceptre Tours* $299 Atlantis Bahamas Trip from Florida w/Dolphin Swim Cheap Caribbean* $69 Orlando: Official Disney Hotel w/Upgrade & Breakfast BookIt.com* $90 & up Vegas 4-Star Hotel on The Strip w/Buffet Passes Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino* $189+ Williamsburg, Virginia Resort Package w/Golf Kingsmill Resort† $144+ 4-Star Punta Cana All-Inclusive Adults Resort, 25% Off Excellence Resorts† $53 & up 72-Hour Sale on Caribbean 'Breezes' Resorts Breezes Resorts & Spas* $969* & up Africa Fare Sale (R/T, incl. Tax) asap tickets* $129+ Last-Minute Weekends at Downtown D.C. Hotel Marriott Hotels† $198+ Virginia Romantic Package at Upscale Resort w/Breakfast Kingsmill Resort† $599 & up All-Inclusive Fall Cancun Vacations, 55% Off Apple Vacations* $189+ Discounted Summer Weekends at JW Marriott DC; Save 25% Marriott Hotels† $49 & up Myrtle Beach Hotel Packages this Fall, 30% Off Visit Myrtle Beach* $146+ Cancun All-Inclusive Luxury Resort w/Jacuzzi Suite Excellence Resorts† $229+ Newport, RI Hotel w/Breakfast, Tickets & More Newport Marriott† $219 Vermont Fall Foliage Getaway w/$100 Lakeside Dinner Basin Harbor Club* $99 Georgia Resort Escape on America's 'Best' Island Sea Palms Golf & Tennis Resort* $161+ Antigua Exotic All-Inclusive Resort, Save 30% Elite Island Resorts† $795 Hawaii: 3-Night Four Seasons Getaway, Reg. $1475 Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay* $261+ Flights to Fort Myers & More on Sale (Round-Trip Incl. Tax) CheapOair†

*Powered by Travelzoo †Powered by ShermansTravel.com

ABOUT TRAVEL DEALS Travel Deals is an insider advertising e-mail offering luxury travel deals from premium nytimes.com advertisers. You received this message because you signed up for Travel Deals advertising offers. As a member of the TRUSTe privacy program, we are committed to protecting your privacy. Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Change Your E-Mail | Privacy Policy | Advertise | Contact

The New York Times Company | Copyright 2011 | NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018