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The sweetness of Nice

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July 27th 2016
The news bulletin crashed onto my TV screen about another terrible attack in France. It didn't give a city, just that it was on the Southern coast. I watched as people ran screaming through streets and the horrible blair of emergency vehicles echoed in the air. I watched and drew in my breath as I began to recognize patterns of a city I had just visited in April. Yes, I knew that hotel. I recog ... 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