Supper in Nice

What's the Story Morning Glory?

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April 23rd 2010
The trains in France are on strike. As such, I am writing this on the floor of a train in between two cars. Context is key. I would typically suppose a strike to result in zero services being offered - all work coming to a stop. But that is not the case. Instead, the work of SNCF (the national train company here) is random and limited. Trains do run, and trains are scheduled. But if you book a tra ... 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