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Notre Dame de Securite - pray for us

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September 11th 2010
It's a lovely sunny day outside so I should be out there, especially as tomorrow is supposed to be heavy showers. Given what happened the other day I am prepared for this to be at least as bad (except the other day did not really appear on my iPod forecast so I have tapped into the BBC weather which I am sure will be somewhat more reliable). After my usual attendance at the bakery on the corner ( ... 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