Monthly Archives: June 2005

Voters have spoken…

Posted on 06/30/2005 by Matt Luria

And I am going to Cognac / La Rochelle for the weekend of my birthday. What will I be doing there you ask? Why sampling cognac and touring an old shipyard that built schooners (fast, sleek sail boats) for over … Continue reading →

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3 weeks left

Posted on 06/27/2005 by Matt Luria

Well it is hard to believe that I have three weeks left in Bordeaux but time is coming to an end and I am glad. I miss home. I miss my friends and family. There is good news though. I … Continue reading →

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Boycott France? and a national day of celebrating music

Posted on 06/21/2005 by Matt Luria

Well, finally I’ve seen something that France has, that the US doesn’t. And thats a national day of celebration of all kinds of music. Over 50 kinds of music are being played throughout the city at various Places. I know … Continue reading →

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Let the wine flow

Posted on 06/20/2005 by Matt Luria

Vinexpo is the current rage in Bordeaux. Thousands of wine distributors throughout the world have invaded the city and good luck trying to find a hotel for just a day here. The event lasts through the week and the next. … Continue reading →

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Week 3 and 4 update

Posted on 06/13/2005 by Matt Luria

Well Friday, I went to Arcachon to Europe’s Largest sand dune and the Atlantic Ocean. The view was magnificant and I have plenty of pictures but due to the time constraints at the school, I am probably going to have … Continue reading →

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French parting shots

Posted on 06/09/2005 by Matt Luria

I watch the Roland Garros Tennis Tournament here in France this past week and I’ve decided to finally write about something that concerned me about the French media and how they portray the world. France2 ,which televised the games everyday, … Continue reading →

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A typical day

Posted on 06/08/2005 by Matt Luria

I’ve decided to post what my regular day is like here so here is the rundown: Wake up at 8am. Shower and eat breakfast. Leave for class at 9am. Take small break at 11am or so. Class resumes at 11:30am. … Continue reading →

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61 years to the day

Posted on 06/06/2005 by Matt Luria

Today marks the 61st anniversary of D-Day and being in France during the event, I looked to see how France would celebrate the occasion. Well in Normandy (Normandie here in France) is having a day long celebration and tribute to … Continue reading →

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Deep Throat is no longer history!

Posted on 06/01/2005 by Matt Luria

Well, Deep Throat revealed himself and although I am posting this two hours after the revealing, all I have to say is “wow”. The man is known as W. Mark Felt, the number two agent at the FBI during the … Continue reading →

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