Psst, over here: ads and news from around the world. These first three links are so good they could send you to media addicts rehab. Not ready for the strong stuff? Start with a little kvetching or study something infinitely small.
France Rocks
http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/french_aids_awareness_scorpion
The Interactive Museum of News
Worldwide Media Guide
Commercials I Hate
The Institute for Infinitely Small Things