Nice

Hitting the boardwalk

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May 22nd 2007
During my study abroad semester I spent two weeks laying on the beach in Nice, soaking up the Mediterranean sun and writing the outline to my research paper. One day, I decided to take a break from working to rent some roller blades and cruise down the boardwalk. Now, I do not roller blade, don’t ask me what possessed me to do this. I was under the spell of a bad influence, I think. Everything ... 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