Monthly Archives: March 2009

French Culture

Posted on 3/30/2009 by Robert S. Robbins

I have finally switched over to my Acer, Windows Vista computer as my primary workstation. Unfortunately, I had to buy a video card in order to use my widescreen monitor with its DVI cable. I bought a XFX PVT72SWANG GeForce … Continue reading →

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Paris Vacation Corrections

Posted on 3/19/2009 by Robert S. Robbins

Yesterday I received my travel documents from Trafalgar Tours so I know exactly which hotel I will be staying at. My hotel is the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel at 18 ave de Suffren, 75715 Paris. Although the Google Street View … Continue reading →

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Fromage Et Bande Dessinée

Posted on 3/11/2009 by Robert S. Robbins

Today I went to Wegmans and bought some French cheese; Valmont Bleu V’Auvergne, Chimay a la Biere, and Fourme D’Ambert. I also bought a roast beef baguette. It would not normally occur to me to buy gourmet cheeses but I … Continue reading →

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Paris Film And Euros

Posted on 3/8/2009 by Robert S. Robbins

Last night I watched the film Paris by director Cédric Klapisch. This film hasn’t been released for the English speaking market so I got an import copy. All of the text on the packaging is in French and there is … Continue reading →

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My Research On France

Posted on 3/4/2009 by Robert S. Robbins

I’m going a bit overboard in my preparation for my vacation to Paris, France. I’ve already read three books on French customs, behavior, and attitudes. But those books are intended for people who plan to live or work in France. … Continue reading →

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