clear and present danger test. a standard established in the1919 Supreme Court case Schenck v. U.S. whereby the government may silence speech or expression when there is a clear and present danger that such speech will bring about some harm that the government has the power to prevent.
These prices are in French euros, are correct as of 03/13/09 and are subject to change. Most restaurants in France will include a 15% service charge in the bill so there is no need to tip unless you feel the service warrants extra. Taxi drivers will usually get 10-15% of the metered fare; bell boys will get 1.50 per item of luggage and room cleaners about the same per day.
The French Franc was the national currency of France until the introduction of the Euro in 1999 (in full circulation in 2002). Because France is one of the biggest and most stable economies in the world, other currencies were pegged to the Franc (especially currencies in protectorate territories of France).