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Most Americans come to France expecting to see the Louvre or the Eiffel Tower. Commentator David Sedaris describes his experiences in the City of Lights from his preferred venue: the inside of a movie theater.

NPR's Eric Westervelt reports that demonstrators clashed violently with police in Philadelphia on the second day of the Republican National Convention. Protesters slashed tires on police vehicles, dumped orange paint on some and spray-painted obscenities on others. At least 300 people were arrested.

NPR's Larry Abramson reports on the open source movement. It may sound unfamiliar, but considering what it's done for operating systems like Linux and Red Hat, it may be the hottest trend in computer programming.

Quinn Klinefelter of member station WDET reports that the big three American automakers, Ford, GM and Daimler-Chrysler sold fewer cars in July of this year than July of last year. In contrast, foreign automakers like Honda, BMW and Volkswagen posted gains of at least 10-percent in their US sales.

Maura Farrelly reports on summer camp, where kids can learn complex computer skills instead of participating in the more traditional camp fare of games and outdoor activities. Many of these kids say they don't fit in well with peers at school, but at computer camp, they find acceptance and self worth in their computer skills. They also get some tips on how to use those skills to gain more acceptance when school starts again.

Commentator Katherine Mieszkowski talks about websites like CaringSuggestions.com that offer the "service" of delivering helpful hints you'd be embarrassed to deliver in person. An unsigned note can tip-off a co-worker to bad breath, or a neighbor to his unkempt yard. Mieszkowski thinks this new channel for anonymous advice is the perfect vehicle for the cowardly or vindictive.

Filmmaker JOHN WATERS. His latest film is "Cecil B. Demented" about an underground filmmaker and his cult following who declare war on bad cinema by kidnapping a starlet and forcing her to star in their own film. WATERS other movies include, "Pecker" about a young amateur photographer who becomes the darling of the New York art world; "Cry Baby," a juvenile delinquent love story set in the 1950's, which brought together such performers as Patty Hearst, Johnny Depp, Ricki Lake, David Nelson, and Polly Bergen. WATERS is known for his independent, off-beat films, such as "Pink Flamingos," "Female Trouble," and "Polyester." In 1988 WATERS entered the mainstream with his popular film, "Hairspray." (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW).12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK (:59)12:

NPR's Sarah Chayes reports from Paris that investigators say it's too early to tell what exactly brought down the Concorde supersonic jet that crashed last week. The Accident and Inquiry office says investigators have identified a fuel leak as one of a number of problems with the plane.

NPR's Mara Liasson reports on the first day of activities at the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. While the delegates are more that 80 percent white, the platform speakers were predominantly black, Asian, Latino and female. Last night retired general Colin Powell called on Republicans to follow the example set by George W. Bush, and reach out to minorities. Delegates also heard from Bush's wife, Laura, who spoke of her husband's strength of character.

Host Alex Chadwick talks to Garry Russell, the organizer of a one-day-a-week boycott of gas stations in Britain, to protest high prices at the pump. Russell says the idea behind the "Dump the Pumps" boycott is to pressure Britain's government into doing something to bring gas prices down, starting with a reduction in the high gasoline tax.