Au CLA

Week two

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January 15th 2007
Things have started to pick up a bit. School is getting better, I've started my travels and I'm about to move into the dorm. France is a-ok. Right now, I'm sitting in this little bar in the centre ville of Besancon called Bar de l'u. ( Bar of the University.) They're playing a vamped-up version of Michael Jackson's "Beat it," which kind of freaks me out. It's so funny how almost EVERYWHERE ... 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