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A Good News/Bad News Kind Of Day 89km

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June 15th 2015
When I say "first the bad news" it isn't just a figure of speech or rhetorical convention - the first news really was bad, as upon waking I discovered that my tire had once again gone flat overnight. The good news was that there was a bike store a few minutes' walk from the hotel. That news got better when I got there and not only found it to be open (I had anticipated having to wait until 10AM) b ... 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