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Another Section of the Clock

This clock has more bells and whistle in that it tells you everything about time. A mathematical marvel, the clock was able to calculate the date of Easter in the Christian calendar at a time long before computers. Calculating it the long way, for example, is the following formula: the Sunday that follows the fourteenth day of the moon that falls on March 21 or immediately after".
Strasbourg, France

November 10th 2006
Kate and I had the opportunity to visit Strasbourg a few weeks ago. For a town that is over 2000 years old (the first mention of this city dates back to 12 B.C.), Strasbourg looked extremely well preserved. The old town is located on an island, which is surrounded by beautiful rivers and canals. Strasbourg sits at the confluence of the Bruche and Ill rivers and it sits across the Rhine River from ... read more
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French Flag 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
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