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A Weekend in Jura

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May 13th 2007
I was supposed to stay home this weekend and get my homework done before Nicholas, his mom and her friend get into Besancon tomorrow. But that definitely did not happen. I just got back from a perfectly wonderful weekend trip to my conversation partner's home in Jura with Megan and Marie. Christine was so incredibly generous while we were there. She drove us all around the region to show us so ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more