Discovering Reims' rich history Jun 29, 2008
And thanks to a new TGV bullet train that lets you connect nearly hourly from Paris (in 45 minutes), the region and its delightful capital Reims (pronounced "rance") are more accessible than ever. You can tour a handful of interesting Champagne caves right in Reims ... But there's far more to Reims than bubbly. (CNN -- International)
Cuban athletes sound Beijing Games warning Jun 29, 2008
Her next scheduled outings are in Reims, France, on July 8, in Tangiers, Morocco on July 13, then in Paris five days later. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
The high-speed rail revolution Jun 26, 2008
Last June, TGV Est opened in France, slashing journey times between Paris and Reims to 45 minutes from 90 minutes, and from Paris to Strasbourg in 2 hour 20 minutes instead of 4 hours. This line opens development of a 1,500-km European railway line intended to link Paris and Bratislava via Strasbourg, Stuttgart, Munich and Vienna. (CNN -- Travel)
Some memories never fade Jun 8, 2008
" By June 30, 1944, more than 850,000 men, 148,000 vehicles, and 570,000 tons of supplies had landed at Normandy. The soldiers, sailors and airmen of the allied forces led to the defeat of German Nazi forces. On May 7, 1945, German General Alfred Jodl signed an unconditional surrender at Reims, France. "The war was over in May, but I didn't get home until Christmas," says Garlick. "I had a few scratches and minor cuts, but I was one of the lucky ones. " Once he arrived home, he moved north and... (Sudbury Star)
Texas woman wins funeral first prize Jun 6, 2008
Louis Roederer wants to find out if its wine tastes better if it is kept in cold sea water and is rocked by currents than in the cellars of the city of Reims, where it is normally stored. Roederer said on Monday it had placed several dozen bottles 50 feet underwater in the bay of Mont Saint-Michel, a rocky tidal island off the coast of Normandy, last weekend. (MSNBC -- Business)
Around the Square - When countries are at war! May 21, 2008
-- May 7: Germans surrender unconditionally at Reims, France. -- May 8: The next day, V-E Day is celebrated in Britain and U.S.A.. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Faculty members, lab scientists elected to two national research academies May 16, 2008
Her books include The Service Books of the Royal Abbey of St. Denis: Images of Ritual and Music in the Middle Ages, which earned the John Nicholas Brown Prize of the Medieval Academy of America, and Guillaume de Machaut and Reims: Context and Meaning in his Musical Works. Her honors include the Alfred Einstein Award of the American Musicological Society and the Van Courtlandt Elliott Prize of the Medieval Academy. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Killing by the numbers (66) May 12, 2008
Eissenhower had his HQ in the city of Reims where the German capitulation was signed May 7 1945. During a recent luncheon in Reims with some top figures there I was given additional. (Salon)
Lake City resident Dorman Clayton, 86, was one of the thousands of soldiers who invaded Normandy on June 6, 1944. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter May 8, 2008
The final document of unconditional surrender was signed at Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhowers headquarters in Reims on May 7. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and King George VI had wanted May 7 to be V-E Day but, bowing to American wishes, the victory was celebrated instead on May 8. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Lumberjacks, death and Christoph Blocher Apr 17, 2008
In 1914 Hodler signed a protest against the German bombing of the Notre-Dame de Reims, the cathedral in northern France. As a result he was shunned by German museums and collectors. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
3000 children were given unlicensed anti-psychotic drugs despite ... Apr 8, 2008
Joy Brodier, Reims, France. Have your say. (Times Online)
Sarkozy's style makeover: less in-your-face, more statesmanlike Mar 23, 2008
Sarkozy may be taking a cue from pollsters who analyzed why his conservative UMP party lost cities including Toulouse, Strasbourg, Amiens, Caen, Rouen and Reims in local elections that ended March 16. A CSA-Dexia poll said 58 percent of respondents said he should "adopt a more presidential style." Some 67 percent of voters wanted the government to continue its reforms confirmation that the problem is more about style than substance. (International Herald Tribune)
Sarkozy promises reforms, more jobs Mar 18, 2008
Paris and Lyon stayed in Socialist hands, while Toulouse, Strasbourg, Blois, Reims, Caen, and Amiens were among many towns and cities that swung left. In Perigueux, Xavier Darcos, education minister, lost his reelection bid. (Boston Globe)
Polls: Sarkozy's party lags in local elections Mar 17, 2008
The ministry's official results showed conservatives and centrists lost mayorships in Strasbourg, Blois, Reims, Caen and Amiens. Projections by the polling agencies Ipsos and TNS-Sofres showed other towns set to switch to leftist hands. (USA Today -- News)
Sarkozy Party Trails in Frence Election Mar 15, 2008
The total was not broken down by city, but projections based on partial results by the polling agencies Ipsos and TNS-Sofres showed Socialists on track to take over key cities previously held by the right, including Strasbourg, Reims, Rouen and Caen. In Paris, Ipsos' projections showed popular Socialist Mayor Bertrand Delanoe in the lead. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
A matter of taste Mar 15, 2008
"Women are more likely to be supertasters - that is, they respond more to components such as bitterness and tannin in wine," says Stephen Charters, professor of Champagne management at Reims Management School in France. Gender g 00004000 enerally influences the sense of smell, Charters says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
France agrees to expand Champagne country Mar 15, 2008
A view of vineyards south of Reims in the Champagne region ... After several years of studies, a group of experts for INAO created a list in October of almost 40 communities that could join the special territory, many of them near the Champagne centers of Reims and. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Letter from Britain Mar 15, 2008
In early July, Collins's Italian teammate at Ferrari, Luigo Musso, was killed in the French Grand Prix at Reims. Two weeks later, Collins won the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, setting the circuit's first 100-mile-an-hour, or 160-kilometer-an-hour, lap. (International Herald Tribune)
Cheers To More Champagne! Mar 15, 2008
Saturday, March 15, 2008. France expands booming Champagne region Posted: 14 March 2008 1504 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Marc Gareton Named Executive Vice President International Warner Bros. Digital Distribution Mar 10, 2008
Prior to joining Warner Home Video, he held management positions with Group Moulinex-Krups and holds an MBA from Reims Management School in France and attended the Leading Change and Organization Renewal executive education course at Stamford University, California. About Warner Bros Home Entertainment Group. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Champagne producers consider England Mar 9, 2008
REIMS, France - Many champagne producers dismiss the idea that their sophisticated tipple could ever be made in England ... But Stephen Charters, who researches the champagne business at the Reims Management School, said that champagne producers were cautious about buying land in England, even though land prices there were far lower than in Champagne. (Boston Globe)
Champagne exports pop record Feb 29, 2008
Only 33500 hectares of vineyard are dedicated to champagne production, all in the Reims region of northeast France, under the country's strict Appellation d'Origine Controlee wine classification system. By comparision, the Bordeaux wine-growing region alone has more than 120000 hectares of grapes under cultivation. (iAfrica.com)
Faster trains and smoke-free dining in France Feb 10, 2008
The big news in northeast France is the TGV Est bullet train, serving Reims, Verdun, Colmar, Strasbourg and beyond. It has cut travel times in half, bringing Reims within 45 minutes of Paris, and Colmar within 2. (CNN -- International)
All Hail: Classes, co-op abroad an education Feb 7, 2008
I came to Reims Management School about five months ago with two suitcases, an oversized backpack and no place to live. Fast-forward and you'll see me getting ready to move again in 3 days to Paris. (Northeastern News, MA)
A Legend Returns: Lux the main attraction at alumni game Feb 4, 2008
The King of the Double Double was drafted by the USBL and the CBA following his four-year all-conference career in 2000, but opted to play overseas with Gieesen in Germany (2001-02), Reims (2002-04), Pau-Orthez (2004-06) and Dijon (2006-07) in France. Lux claimed a Pro B Division championship in 2002-03 with Reins and the 2005-06 French Cup and tournament MVP with Pro A's Dijon. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
French D2 player revived with defibrillator Jan 20, 2008
A day later, Randriana was in intensive care in a hospital in the northeastern city of Reims and was to undergo in-depth exams, France's Professional Football League said. "The rescue chain worked well," said Frederic Thiriez, the soccer league's president. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Dopamine Transporter Gene Influences Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures Jan 9, 2008
Fr;d;ric Limosin, professor of psychiatry at the University of Reims, France agrees that alcoholism must be regarded as a complex disorder arising from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. "Alcohol can enhance dopaminergic activity in mesolimbic mesocortical circuits, thought to be important for reward and reinforcement behaviors," he said. (Science Daily)
* French Cup gives minnows chance to bask in limelight Jan 5, 2008
League leaders Lyon, who have not won this trophy since 1973, kick-start their campaign against Parisian suburb side Creteil, while this season's first division surprise package Nancy welcome Reims for a Northeastern derby. Struggling Paris Saint Germain, winnners in 2006, will hope to breath some life into a very disappointing start to the season when they make the trip to amateur side Epinal. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hour-by-hour forecast Jan 3, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 01/03/08 07:15:48 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 55% Visability: 10 miles (16 km). (Florida Today)
10 Things: You gotta know about -- champagne Dec 27, 2007
"From 898 to 1825, every king of France was crowned in the Reims Cathedral in the heart of the Champagne region," says Elana Stein of the Office of Champagne USA. "Champagne flowed at all coronation festivities. Since then, champagne has been internationally recognized as the wine of celebrations.". Is champagne only for celebratory toasts. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Cheers to sparkling wines Dec 26, 2007
Splurge: Krug Clos du Mesnil, 1990, Reims Champagne, ($300). The Denver Post. (Denver Post)
A tempest in a Champagne flute Dec 26, 2007
The list was promptly leaked by the local newspaper of Reims, setting off waves of protest, calls for justice and heated speculation about who might strike it rich. Mousseaux's fields, for example, were left out. (International Herald Tribune)
Complete weather forecast Dec 7, 2007
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 12/07/07 07:45:24 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 74% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
A field guide to sparkling wines from around the world Dec 1, 2007
The Russian taste for Champagne has been legendary since the armies chasing Napoleon occupied Reims and Epernay in 1814. In 1876, Louis Roederer, hearing of Czar Alexander II's love of the fizz, commissioned a special clear bottle and created Cristal. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Builders of masterpieces Nov 27, 2007
A group of Compagnons from near Reims in France moved to New Jersey for several months in 1999 to restore parts of the Statue of Liberty. Some of them acknowledge, however, that the disciplined lifestyle does not suit the typical emancipated young European. (International Herald Tribune)
Who's haute, who's not Nov 22, 2007
"From the beginning, I've been totally keen to the Michelin system," said David Myers, chef-owner of Sona, a hot spot in West Hollywood, who trained in France and worked for the three-star Les Crayeres in Reims in the heart of the Champagne region. Mr. Myers, 33, described receiving a one-star rating from last week's Los Angeles guide as "unbelievable.". (Globe and Mail)
February 14, 1945-Valentine's Day Mission #25 Nov 18, 2007
We were flown out of Germany, then taken by train to Reims, France, on May 8, 1945, the very day the Germans were signing their surrender. We were taken to Camp Lucky Strike near LeHavre, France. (Knoxville Journal Express, IA)
Deux nouveaux marchs d'un montant total d'environ 300 millions d'euros Alstom fournira des tramways Citadis aux villes d'Oran et de Constantine en Algrie Nov 13, 2007
tro de Singapour et le tramway de Reims en France. A ce jour, plus de 1100 Citadis ont. (BusinessWire)
French Group Accused Of Child Trafficking Oct 27, 2007
Christophe Letien, member of Zoe's Arc, left, showing official documents from Chad authorities, and Silvie Brunet, of Families for the Orphans of Darfur (CFOD) answer reporters at the Vatry airport, near Reims, eastern France, Oct. 26 , 2007. (AP Photo/Francois Mori). (CBS News -- World)
Language Weaver Opens Second European Sales Operations Office, Expanding Service to International Clients Oct 24, 2007
His education is extensive both in undergraduate and graduate level work; he holds a diploma in physics from the Institute of Technology in Reims, as well as diplomas in electronics, microelectronics and computer science from the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France. This is the second satellite office for Language Weaver outside the continental United States. (BusinessWire)
Speed east from Paris on train to Champagne Oct 20, 2007
REIMS, France - After a Paris breakfast of cafe and croissant, how about lunch and a glass of bubbly in France's Champagne region. Thanks to a new high-speed train line, Reims, the ancient heart of Champagne country is now just 45 minutes from Paris less time than it takes to cross the French capital during rush hour ... The previous 90-minute trip to Reims has been cut by half. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Wineries expand to meet the demand Oct 14, 2007
The decision to allow the villages to produce the wine came as the Champagne region around Reims in the French countryside has reached its optimum yield, The Daily Telegraph reported on Friday. According to official figures, global sales have risen from 287 million bottles in 2002 to 321 million in 2006. (India Times)
* Hot deals for cool vacations Oct 10, 2007
The cathedral city of Reims is the capital of Champagne the region, but nearby Epernay considers itself the capital of champagne the drink. Unlike Reims, Epernay is a jewel of graceful streets and centuries-old mansions. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Appointments Oct 8, 2007
He is a graduate from the University of Reims in France with a Master of Business Administration majoring in Finance. More News. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Youths Attack Police in Northeast France Oct 5, 2007
The youths fled the scene, and riot police were called in from nearby Reims. The office of Interior Minister Michele Alliot-Marie said she would visit the scene Friday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
France: Train Times From Paris Sep 22, 2007
To Marseille, Lyon, Lille, Nice, Nantes, Reims, Metz, Nancy, Dijon ... Train Time from Paris to Reims: 0h45m. (Suite101.com)
Train Travel in France Aug 30, 2007
France Day Railpass: unlimited travel on 1 day within 1 month to such destinations as Lyon, Avignon, Marseille, Lille, Bordeaux, Nantes, Dijon, Reims, London and Brussels. France Rail Pass for the Rugby World Cup: this spcialty pass allows travvellers 3 days of unlimited travel within a 1 month period to get you to all the games. (Suite101.com)
WEATHER: Thunderstorms possible Aug 28, 2007
Weather - 7-day Forecast Summaries. Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 08/28/07 09:30:35 EDT. (Florida Today)
International Aug 25, 2007
Champagne, which covers 35,000 hectares (about 87,000 acres) stretching down from Reims, is notoriously litigious and protective of its 323 villages, which for centuries have produced sparkling wine ... Already, one hectare of land around Reims can be worth more than 600,000 (400,000), and a specially-produced three-litre bottle of Dom P;rignon pink champagne has hit the record price of 50,000. (Guardian Unlimited)
Arriving in Paris by Train or Air Aug 5, 2007
Trains run to eastern France, Germany and Switzerland with destinations including Strasbourg, Metz, Reims, Frankfurt, Mulhouse and Basle. The station is also the Paris stopping point for the Venice Simplon Orient Express between London and Rome. (Suite101.com)
SOCCER: Sketchy on details, Brazil offers bid for 2014 World Cup Aug 1, 2007
Nantes, an eight-time French champion, started life as a Ligue 2 club for the first time in more than four decades with a 5-0 rout of Reims, making clear it was determined to secure an immediate return to the top flight, Reuters reported Tuesday. The victory Monday came two days after the news that a Polish-born businessman, Waldemar Kita, had bought the club from Serge Dassault. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Europe's high-speed trains: Less strain and at times faster than planes Jul 26, 2007
en service, which started on June 10, now links Paris with 20 destinations in France, such as Reims, Strasbourg, Nancy and Metz, and 10 destinations in Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg, such as Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Zurich ... For example, Paris-Reims now takes 45 minutes instead of 95 minutes; Paris-Frankfurt takes three hours and 50 minutes instead of six hours and 15 minutes. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
The $1000 dollar dinner Jul 18, 2007
THE WINES Lillet Blanc, Bordeaux, France NV Krug grand cuvee, Reims, France '05 Chablis Billaud-Simon, Burgundy, France '02 Josmeyer Gewurztraminer, Alsace, France '06 Herzog barrel-fermented sur lie sauvignon blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand '04 Tollot-Beaut Chorey-les-Beaune, Burgundy, France '02 Lakes Folly cabernets, Hunter Valley, NSW '05 John Duval Plexus (SGM), Barossa Valley, SA Remy Martin Louis XIII Grande Champagne Cognac, France '02 Monbazillac Cuvee Des Anges, Grand Maison, Bergerac,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Bud, ‘Junior' made history in war Jul 10, 2007
From the newspaper clipping Win Boehler gave me, the following story appeared in the news services throughout Europe: ssociated Press Reims, France ... Winfield Boehler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Winfield H. Boehler of 144 Dunning Ave., arrived in Reims to visit his pal, Hockeborn and to talk over old motorcycle riding around Auburn and central New York. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Regine Crespin; diva noted for magnetism Jul 7, 2007
She made her professional debut in 1948 as Charlotte in Jules Massenet's "Werther" in Reims, France. She sang Elsa in Wagner's "Lohengrin" in 1950 in the Alsatian city of Mulhouse and Kundry in Wagner's "Parsifal" from 1958 to 1960 in Bayreuth. (Boston Globe)
* French high-speed train begins Paris to Strasbourg services Jun 11, 2007
Trains on the new 406km line reaching Strasbourg via Reims, Metz and Nancy -- with the first 300km on dedicated high-speed tracks -- will travel at speeds of up to 320kph, compared to a maximum of 300kph for current TGV trains. Different branches of the line will also cut travel time from Paris to several other European cities. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
The Province of Joie Jun 9, 2007
Hans Daniel holds a tray of glasses of Champagne Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Rose at the house of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin in Reims, France ... REIMS, France There is no substitute for the real thing ... The road turns hilly and green, and soon you pass signs that list cities most of us see only on champagne bottles: Epernay, Reims, Ay, etc. (Washington Times)
France's high-speed train to Strasbourg Jun 7, 2007
They never realized people would travel beyond France on this line, to Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland," he said. Eventually, the $4.3 billion project found backing from 22 partners that included the EU, the governments of France and Luxembourg, train operators and French regional governments. Trains on the new 252-mile line reaching Strasbourg via Reims, Metz and Nancy are expected to travel at speeds of up to 199 mph, compared to a maximum of 186 mph for current TGV trains. The line will also... (Yahoo News)
Flying visit: Reims May 5, 2007
Reims is now just 45 minutes from Paris on the TGV. Photograph: John Miller/Corbis ... All the major houses are in Reims, but if you want a less touristy experience hire a car and head into the surrounding countryside ... Paris-Reims costs 15 rtn, valid for travel June 10-August 26. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Sarkozy Extends His Lead in French Polls May 5, 2007
Sarkozy surrogates led rallies throughout France today -- with Defense Minister Michele Alliot-Marie in Ussel, central France, former Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin in Reims, and Trade Minister Christine Lagarde in Limoges. Oddsmakers see an increasing likelihood of a Sarkozy victory. (Newsmax)
Record high temperatures in Europe in April May 1, 2007
Lille and Reims, in northeastern France, had not received a drop of rain during the entire month of April and Galois said none was expected on Monday night. Average afternoon temperatures in the south of France were about four degrees above normal during April, and about seven degrees above normal in northern parts of the country. (International Herald Tribune)
Air Liquide: First quarter 2007: Apr 25, 2007
Information meeting in Reims. Monday, October 8. (BusinessWire)
Radiotherapy for Glioblastoma in the Elderly Apr 12, 2007
From Groupe Hospitalier Piti; Salp tri;re, Assistance Publique H pitaux de Paris; INSERM Unit; 711; and Universit; Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris (F.K.-G., K.M., J.-J.M., A.B., J.-Y.D.); H pital de la Timone, Marseille, France (O.C., M.B.); H pital Saint-Julien, Nancy, France (L.T., V.B.); Universit; Claude Bernard Lyon 1, INSERM Unit; 842, and Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France (S.C.-C., J.H.); Centre Antoine Lacassagne, Nice, France (M.F., P.-Y.B.); Institut Bergonie, Bordeaux, France (G.K.);... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Speeding toward France's future Apr 3, 2007
In Reims, soon a mere 45 minutes from Paris rather than the current 1 hour and 35 minutes, more than 80,000 square meters, or about 860,000 square feet, of new office space and hundreds of new homes have recently been built. New convention centers and shopping centers are springing up in Metz and Nancy, while apartment prices in central Strasbourg have risen as high as 5,000 per square meter - on par with many Parisian neighborhoods. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
French train breaks world speed record Apr 3, 2007
The record was set between Preny, near Metz in the east of France, and Bezannes, near Reims. The run was broadcast live on television in France and neighbouring Germany. (Globe and Mail -- International)
