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- 73 years old
- Date of birth: Apr 6, 1943
- Date of passing: May 8, 2016
|Let the memory of Doris be with us forever
Doris Evans Davis, 73, a native of Granville County passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, N.C.
She was the daughter of the late Archie Robert and Sallie Jane Evans. She was a member of West Oxford Baptist Church and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. For many years Mrs. Davis was affiliated with the family business, Davis Wholesale.
Private Graveside services will be held at Elmwood Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 by Rev. Wes Garner, Jr.
Surviving are her husband James Robert Davis of the home, a son, Richard Carlyle Ezelle, Jr. (Shelia), a daughter, Kimberly Ezelle Jones, both of Oxford, a sister, Edna Rose Huss of Roanoke Rapids and a brother, David "Tootsie" Evans of Oxford, two grandchildren, Chelsea Marie Ezelle and Kyle Madison Ezelle. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Nellie Dickerson, Mozel Neil, Hazel Dixon and Pansy "Red" Evans, three brothers, Ollie, Robert and Archie "Bootsie" Evans.
The family will receive friends and family at the home of Rick and Sheila Ezelle, 5550 Madison Lane Oxford, N.C. 27565.
"I am sending many prayers & loving thoughts for all of the family; Dee will be so missed but so glad she is at peace & no more suffering!"
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An analysis of the accounting principles applied by the European Farm Accountancy Data Network
In spite of its relative importance in the economy of many countries and its growing interrelationships with other sectors, agriculture has traditionally been excluded from accounting standards. Nevertheless, to support its Common Agricultural Policy, for years the European Commission has been making an effort to obtain standardized information on the financial performance and condition of farms. Through the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN), every year data are gathered from a rotating sample of 60.000 professional farms across all member states. FADN data collection is not structured as an accounting cycle but as an extensive questionnaire. This questionnaire refers to assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and seems to try to obtain a "true and fair view" of the financial performance and condition of the farms it surveys. However, the definitions used in the questionnaire and the way data is aggregated often appear flawed from an accounting perspective. The objective of this paper is to contrast the accounting principles implicit in the FADN questionnaire with generally accepted accounting principles, particularly those found in the IVth Directive of the European Union, on the one hand, and those recently proposed by the International Accounting Standards Committees Steering Committee on Agriculture in its Draft Statement of Principles, on the other hand. There are two reasons why this is useful. First, it allows to make suggestions how the information provided by FADN could be more in accordance with the accepted accounting framework, and become a more valuable tool for policy makers, farmers, and other stakeholders. Second, it helps assessing the suitability of FADN to become the starting point for a European accounting standard on agriculture.
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- J.-C. Kroll, 1987. "Le Nouveau Plan Comptable : les occasions perdues," Économie rurale, Programme National Persée, vol. 180(1), pages 20-25.
- Josep M. Argilés, 1998. "Accounting information and the prediction of farm viability," Economics Working Papers 277, Department of Economics and Business, Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
- Laurence M. Crane & David J. Leatham, 1995. "External equity financing in agriculture via profit and loss sharing contracts: A proposed financial innovation," Agribusiness, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 11(3), pages 223-233.
- John Flower, 1998. "The future shape of harmonization: a reply," European Accounting Review, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 7(2), pages 331-333.
- F. André, 1987. "Vers un renouveau de la formation économique des agriculteurs ?," Économie rurale, Programme National Persée, vol. 177(1), pages 53-56.
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Today, I acquired my Grandma Smith's Singer Athena 2000 that she purchased in 1977. I bought it from my uncle, who closed on the purchase of her home and is trying to clean out the house. I found the actual purchase receipt that indicates she paid $1039 for the sewing machine, along with a wooden cabinet made to house it. This was the top-of-the-line model during that era. In fact, it was the first electronic machine made. My Grandma Smith also kept the company advertisment, two instruction manuals, the directions for placing or removing the machine from the wooden cabinet, and a copy of the 3-year service agreement. There were 14 new bobbins still inside packages and a sample piece of fabric showing all the decorative stitches on the machine.
The sewing machine had been collecting dust in a back room for several years and it appears that a mouse may have taken up residence in the cabinet. I read through the manual and was able to operate the machine without difficulty. It appears to have been used very little, since there was no lint in the bobbin case. The machine stitches an even seam and has several nice features. The thread is wound directly to the bobbin in the bobbin case; and several decorative stitches and buttonholes are two of it's selling points.
The Athena joins my 1951 Black Centenniel Featherweight and my 1980 model. The 1980 model was a gift from my husband and his parents on our first Christmas together. I had been an avid sewer, so the Singer machine was a godsend. Although Singer's are obviously a favored selection, I still prefer my computerized Bernina that I purchased in 2004 at the quilt show in Chicago. Check it out in this virtual tour of my sewing room.
My Bernina Virtuosa housed in a wooden sewing machine case that used to hold the machine I sewed on as a child.
I rotate my quilted wallhangins and here is Stained Glass Tulips that I made in a class in 1999, along with my thimble collection.
This wall also shows off an old wooden spool thread collection. The table is an old laminate top that is flat and sturdy; perfect for my large cutting mat.
Here are the two shoe storage furniture units I set up as fabric stash holders. I also have several boxes, rolling tubs and containers that hold fabric and projects. the piece of furniture just left of the fabric stash has shelves that roll out. This houses several antique quilts & tops, as well as, many of my own finished quilts.
I have several magazine holders full of Quilter's Newsletter, McCall's Quilting and various other magazines. Under the table seen previously, there is a box full of old Quilter's Newsletter magazines from the 70's and 80's. There may even be a few from the 60's.
This is my pressing area. It doesn't see much more than fabric or finished pieces. I prefer to wear permanent press or wrinkles, than spend precious sewing time pressing clothes. On the wall is one of my favorite quilts, Christmas Reflections, from Bargello Quilts by Marge Edie. The pattern is Underwater Reflections.
Sat, Aug 6 2011 5:23 PM
Thank you for posting pictures of your sewing room. You have it very nicely set up. I can imagine that you make a lot of wonderful projects in there.
I too, am a Singer and Bernina lover. They both have their strengths and are wonderfully built machines.
You have a nice selection of wall quilts and your wooden spool collection is wonderful. I like how everything is so organized and easy to access. Thanks for sharing your pics.
Karla in CO
great pictures of your sewing room.
You have a very nice sewing room, I love the shoe holders you have used for fabric , I'd love to see some pictures of your Singer machines to . I really do enjoy reading your blogs..Barbara


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Welcome to the Davenant Foundation School website. At Davenant, we value the long history of the school which stretches back to the work of our founder, Ralph Davenant, in the East End of London during the 17th Century. This still provides an inspiration for us and sits alongside our absolute commitment to provide the best for our community in the 21st Century.
Every school has a unique history and character. We think it is important to know how the school has developed as well as the way in which the school operates today. The Governors and Senior Staff of the school have worked out policies and procedures as a result of both national requirements and the need to have clear guidelines which all members of the school community can understand.
With reference to the management of the school, the last Ofsted report noted that "there is a very strong sense of purpose in the school as a result of the shared vision which has been developed".
Our annual shoebox appeal is underway and all students are encouraged to participate. The deadline for boxes is 18th November. This year we are supporting Teams4u, their website provides lots of information...Read More
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for the immediate dismissal of Hawks Boss Berning Ntlemeza for dragging the credibility and reputation of the elite unit through the mire.
DA said on Wednesday that the party has already written to Police Minister Nhleko to request for Ntlemeza's provisional suspension.
Read Also: Zuma Sends Urgent Notification To NPA Boss Shaun Abrahams Over Gordhan Saga
The party's call for the elite crime unit's boss to be fired got underway on Tuesday after court papers filed by National Prosecuting Authority head Shaun Abrahams stirred up another hornet's nest; revealing series of word wars between him and Ntlemeza.
In the said court paper, Ntlemeza accused Abrahams of acquitting Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan in bad faith and based on the public outcry made by politicians, civil society lobby groups and the media.
"…It is our considered view that your decision is not made in good faith on evidence that we gathered as an investigative agency in this matter," Ntlemeza wrote in an e-mail to Abrahams days before Gordhan's case was dropped.
Abrahams on the other hand, slammed the Hawks head for failing to stick to his duty- which is to investigate priority crime and to hand over the investigation to the NPA for the decision on whether or not to prosecute.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, Oupa Magashula and Ivan Pillay were acquitted by the NDPP after the public resisted and rallied behind them over fraud charges against them.
The minister was controversially charged with fraud for endorsing the early retirement of Pillay and then rehiring him as a consultant.
Weighing on the matter, DA MP Zakhele Mbhele asserted that the letter is another damning shocker that suggests South African prosecuting agencies has turned to a house of cards.
See Also: NPA Boss Names Prominent Citizens Who Begged Him Not To Vindicate Gordhan
"It has become clear that both the NPA and the Hawks have been politically compromised and the letter is yet another reason why Berning Ntlemeza should be removed so that the Hawks can claw back their credibility," Mbhele insisted.


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Shāo bǐng in China
The school where my husband and I work serves teachers free breakfast. We snub the cafeteria in the mornings, though. We'd rather hop off our bus, walk 30 feet to our favorite food stand, and pay four yuán each for shāo bǐng.
Our first month in Shenzhen, China, we were the poorest we had ever been. Spending three yuán, or 44 cents, on a bottle of water was controversial enough to spark a fight, even though Chinese tap water left us crouched over a toilet all night. However, even in that month of scarcity, we found a way to justify spending a total of eight yuán every morning on two huge ovals of pork-stuffed bread. Heaven forbid we cut the cost and calories by splitting a piece. Sharing is not an option.
Shāo bǐng is somewhat like naan served at Indian restaurants. Unlike naan, however, this flatbread unique to China is unleavened and usually stuffed with meat and vegetables.
A middle-aged Chinese couple manages this booth. The woman scoops pork, chives, and spices from a bowl and slaps it onto a ball of dough. She rolls it all together, then grabs her rolling pin and flattens it. When she passes the dough to her partner, he dabs water on it and sprinkles sesame seeds on top. He then places the dough in the oven as all the customers stare, anxiously awaiting the moment when he'll remove the steaming shāo bǐng from the oven.
When it's finally our turn, we can choose a topping of spicy chili oil, sweet hoisin sauce, or ketchup. I choose a combination of chili oil and hoisin sauce. I may be American, but that doesn't mean I feel compelled to defile foreign dishes with ketchup.
The couple sees us coming each morning and greets us with smiles and waves, even when they are busy.
"Hello!" they chirp.
"Zǎo shāng hǎo!" we reply in unison. "Liǎng gè."
"Two?" they clarify.
We nod, dropping change into their cash bowl. That's all we usually say, both couples attempting the other's language as best we can. The conversation is always bilingual, out of respect and friendliness.
The Chinese teachers see us enter the office scarfing down what's left of the bread. Some mornings, they tease, "Chinese pizza for breakfast!" I laugh along, a bit embarrassed about reinforcing the stereotype of Americans and their unhealthy diets.
For four weeks at the end of January and beginning of February, schools are closed for the Chinese New Year. I have no excuse for making the commute to the neighborhood where my school is located and my favorite breakfast is made. Maybe I don't need an excuse. Every once in a while, I take the bus 15 minutes just to say, "Nǐ hǎo," and bite into that piping hot stuffed bread.


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A popular news and current affairs TV show is coming to Weymouth later this month (January).
The BBC's Question Time will set up their panel for an audience at Weymouth College on the 24th.
Media students will get the chance to help put-up the set in the College's Bay Theatre.
The College has been working with the producers of Question time over that last month to make sure everything is perfect on the night at the College's Bay Theatre.
Rob Jones, Vice Principal at Weymouth College said: "This fantastic opportunity for the College as it will give our media students the opportunity to get involved with the set-up and production of the programme and the opportunity to interact with the BBC staff and presenter David Dimbleby."
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text: 'FORGED' Johanna Zellmer Mint Gallery Presents FORGED by Johanna Zellmer In the process of working with commemorative coins, I became particularly interested in the question of national representation; a topic that poses a considerable challenge for a nation such as Germany with its particular history. For the initial body of work I re-configured a complete set of 47 commemorative 10DM coins into 'coinscapes' and inserted each lot of former legal tender into its own solander box; these were embossed with the text of the coin's rim, inviting you to take a critical look at national representation. In looking at how we construct our identities, the material focus then moved to the center of coins, forging national emblems into wearable sketches. The subsequent body of work represents an investigation of migrancy, addressingexperienced realities of identity and location. It questions whether the many hybrid identities of our contemporary culture can be embodied in a single object. Immigrants to New Zealand, who are unable to obtain dual citizenship, are interviewed and photographed. Jewellery 'aids' materialized from cut and forged coin emblems, fitted with hearing aid material. They emerged as a response to the interviewee's situation and are specifically made for each participant, to whom they will be returned. The pieces are contextualized by portraits of the immigrants and 'passport' booklets presenting their transcribed interviews. The physical use of currency, passport imagery and hearing aid parts provides a direct link to relationships between national identity, capitalist economies and the sense of impairment. Being in direct dialogue with immigrants to New Zealand, this particular contribution is central to contemporary culture overall. Immigrants represent an often marginalized voice and add to the cultural richness of any nation. They come from a wide range of cultural and ethnic communities. This engagement not only provided them with a voice in the arts and invited active participation on this level, but also examined connectivity and hybridity across-the-board. It has its roots in shared dialogue, which is at the core of cultural diversity in contemporary society. The audience became imperative in shaping the work; the controllable safety of the studio environment was removed and the making shifted away from the bench into the community. Brief bio Johanna Zellmer completed a masters degree at the Australian National University Canberra School of Art and a formal apprenticeship as a Goldsmith in Germany. As Senior Lecturer in Jewellery & Metalsmithing she also coordinates the Artist-in-Residence programme at the Dunedin School of Art. Her research interests are the construction of national identities and cross-cultural matters within contemporary Jewellery and Metalsmithing.She calls a small farm in Dunedin 'home'.


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In March last year we reported on a decision by Justice Flick of the Federal Court in MPEG v Regency Media [2014] FCA 180. Our article can be found here. This was the first occasion in which an Australian Court had considered s 145 of the Patents Act which is intended to prevent patentees from gaining "de facto" extensions of patent term by licensing a patent for a period that exceeds the term granted under the Act.
The Full Court (Bennett, Nicholas and Pagone JJ) has now unanimously upheld Justice Flick's finding that the licence between Regency and MPEG was not terminable (Regency Media Pty Ltd v MPEG LA, L.L.C. [2014] FCAFC 183). However, the Full Court rejected Justice Flick's reasoning in favour of an alternative construction of s 145.
Section 145 provides that a "contract relating to" a "licence to exploit" a "patented invention" may be terminated by either party on three months' notice once "the patent, or all the patents by which the invention was protected" cease to be in force (for example, where they expire). Section 145 applies despite anything stated to the contrary in the contract.
MPEG and Regency had entered into a licence agreement covering numerous patents in various jurisdictions relating to technology for video data compression and data transport. The technology, the MPEG-2 standard, is widely used in the industry. Certain Australian patents expired in July 2012 and on this basis Regency purported to terminate the licence agreement under s 145.
Justice Flick accepted MPEG's submission that each of the "products" defined in the licence agreement was a separate "patented invention" and that the right to terminate under s 145 would only arise where all patents relating to that product had expired. He rejected Regency's argument that each patent related to a separate "patented invention" and the right to terminate arose upon the expiry of any Australian patent.
On appeal Regency characterised Justice Flick's decision as finding that the "patented invention" in s 145(1) was defined by the terms of the licence rather than the Act. Regency contended that the words of the Act and the specification of any patent granted under it should enable a Court to identify the patented invention rather than the terms of the licence.
Regency argued that for commercial and policy reasons a licensee should not remain bound by a licence (and the obligation to pay royalties) where an invention the subject of the licence is no longer the subject of a subsisting patent. Regency also argued that the patentee is not unfairly treated if the licence for subsisting patents is terminated, as the patentee can still sue for infringement of any patent that remains in force.
MPEG maintained its primary submission that "patented invention" in s 145 means the article protected by the patents as defined in the licence. MPEG advanced an alternative submission, based on s23(b) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (Cth), that "a patented invention" should be taken to include the plural (i.e. "patented inventions").
The Full Court accepted Regency's argument that "patented invention" is an invention in respect of which a patent has been granted under the Act and cannot be determined by reference to the terms of the licence in question.
However, the Court accepted MPEG's alternative submission that the reference to "a patented invention" should be taken to include the plural, finding that a licence may only be terminated where all of the (Australian) patents that are the subject of the licence have ceased to be in force. The Court considered that this approach was consistent the commercial reality that licences may include multiple patents and that parliament would not have intended s 145 to produce uncertainty (for both licensees and licensors) in relation to the duration of such licences.
Interestingly, on the commercial and policy issues, the majority recognised the "lack of commercial reality and potential unfairness" arising from Regency's proposed interpretation of s 145 and noted:
- a licensee ought to negotiate licence fees which take account of the fact that licensed patents may expire (or be revoked) during the term of the licence
- on Regency's proposed interpretation:
- a licensor could terminate a licence early and a licensee who wished to continue exploiting the remaining licensed patents would need to negotiate a new licence or face infringement proceedings
- parties would need to contract separately for each patent comprising the licensed technology, which is likely to create a significant commercial burden
The Full Court's reasoning provides some certainty for parties to patent licences as to the duration of the licence. That is, no right to terminate will arise under s 145 until all Australian patents the subject of the licence cease to be in force. The Full Court has unanimously rejected Justice Flick's approach that regard should be had to the way in which the licence defines the invention. It followed then that there was no need to consider, as Justice Flick had, whether the claimed invention was patentable under s 18(1) of the Act.
The Full Court's construction of the phrase "patented invention" as including the plural is satisfying because (i) the meaning is consistent with the meaning of the phrase as used elsewhere in the Act and (ii) it is a commercially sensible approach which avoids the uncertainty that Regency's construction would create (for both licensees and licensors) in relation to the duration of licences.
However, one difficulty with this approach is that a licence covering two unrelated articles, each covered by different patents, may not be terminated despite the expiry of all patents relating to one article. Rather than defining the invention broadly (in the manner suggested by Justice Flick's approach), parties could seek to prolong a patent licence by including one or more Australian patents for an unrelated article. Licensors and licensees ought to consider whether it is in their interests to have separate licence agreements for patents for unrelated articles (rather than licensing them under one licence agreement).
Finally, while not before the Full Court in this case, there remains a risk of early termination of licences where a patent licence covers both Australian and foreign patents or Australian patents and other IP rights (e.g. know-how). To avoid uncertainty, careful consideration should be given to the way in which these licences are structured.


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"Frankenweenie" is the story of young Victor Frankenstein and his dog Sparky. After Sparky dies in a tragic accident, Victor conducts an experiment to bring him back to life resulting in twists and turns of spooky and heartwarming unexpectedness. After the movie we got to see first hand how Tim Burton's imagination came to life for this animation at "The Art of Frankenweenie" Exhibition in Disney's California Adventure. If you love Tim Burton as much as Jayn does, you have to visit this huge exhibit of actual props, sets and puppets used to film this movie. I loved seeing how my favorite character "Weird Girl" was created from her wardrobe to her creepy cute kitty Mr. Whiskers- and Jayn was gushing over her favorite, Elsa, and all the detailed steps to creating her character. It was so incredible to see what actually goes in to making these stop-motion films and to see where Tim Burton himself worked to create this movie. For everyone biting their nails to see "Frankenweenie" in theaters when it opens, October 5th, this is a nice sneak peek of what to expect!
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I am a NCO that comes from 3rd Brigade and I am under the Team Recruiting, since I have been a recruiter I have done the Team Recruiting. The aspects of my job are not nearly as difficult as a legacy recruiter so I don't have near the experience of some detail recruiters. I have picked up pointers along the way about things here and there but not enough to truly know how to run a recruiting station properly.
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Topics in Microeconometrics Professor William Greene Stern School of Business, New York University at Curtin Business School Curtin University Perth July 22-24, 2013. 1. Efficiency. Modeling Inefficiency. The Production Function.
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"A single output technology is commonly described by means of a production functionf(z) that gives the maximum amount q of output that can be produced using input amounts (z1,…,zL-1) > 0.
"Microeconomic Theory," Mas-Colell, Whinston, Green: Oxford, 1995, p. 129. See also Samuelson (1938) and Shephard (1953).
Failure to achieve the theoretical maximum
All related to firm behavior in the absence of
market restraint – the exercise of market
Lau (1972)
Measurement of inefficiency in "markets" – heterogeneous production outcomes:
Level set:
The Production function is defined by the isoquant
The efficient subset is defined in terms of the level sets:
y* = f(x) C* = g(y*,w)
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Cost inefficiency: If y < f(x), then C must be greater than g(y,w). Implies the idea of a cost frontier.
lnC = lng(y,w) + u, u > 0.
An alternative approach that requires a parametric model of the distribution of ui is modified OLS (MOLS).
The OLS residuals, save for the constant displacement, are pointwise consistent estimates of their population counterparts, - ui. Suppose that ui has an exponential distribution with mean λ. Then, the variance of ui is λ2, so the standard deviation of the OLS residuals is a consistent estimator of E[ui] = λ. Since this is a one parameter distribution, the entire model for ui can be characterized by this parameter and functions of it.
The estimated frontier function can now be displaced upward by this estimate of E[ui].
ln y = f(x) – u ln C = g(y,w) + u'
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I need help with logistics on a trip that I am trying to pull together at the last minute for about 5 to 6 weeks in mid January to mid February. We'll fly from the US to BKK roundtrip and don't have any real desire to see Bangkok but might want a day of downtime there before moving on. Still haven't purchased tickets but have been watching them for a while now. I'd also looked at Hong Kong and Singapore. BKK seems most logical since all round trip tickets are about the same price. Also, I can use ground transportation to get between Thailand and Laos.
My plan is to visit both Cambodia and Laos, starting in the south in Cambodia and then move up through Laos from the south to the north. I want to avoid the worst of the heat, and assume I'd do this by putting Cambodia at the start of the trip and Laos at the end; maybe I am wrong though. In addition, I also am aware that burning could be a problem in some places.
In Cambodia I am thinking about Angkor Wat, Battamberg, Phnom Penh, the southern coastal area where Kep, Koh Kong and Kampot are. And, perhaps the Kratie area.
In Laos I am thinking about Vientiane, Luang Prabang, the 4000 islands, Savannakhet, Champasak area, Nong Khiaw and the Nam Ou River, Luang Namtha area, and Tham Kong Lor (cave).
Now that I see this basic list of places I'm interested in, I see that as usual I am going to have to cull some things. Should this be two entirely separate trips, or will I be able to do what I want in the time I have?
This is what I have figured out so far in regards to itinerary and transportation. We could fly from Bangkok to either Siem Reap or Phnom Penh to begin our tour of Cambodia. As I understand it, I can take an overnight train between Bangkok and Nong Khai which is close to Vientaine. I believe I could also go from Bangkok to Chiang Rai and from that area cross into Laos for a boat trip to Luang Prabang. Would one of these options be a good way to get one way to Bangkok to end our trip?
As far as transportation options, we're older and can spend money on transportation options that will make our trip more enjoyable. We're okay with a few not-too- long bus trips on nicer buses. We can afford to pay for a private driver when it makes sense and if it isn't too horribly expensive. We are willing to take some flights but don't want to overdo this. Some boat journeys would be interesting, and I for sure want to do the two day boat trip between Luang Prabang and Houayxai.
A really big question I have is where and how best to cross from Cambodia into Laos.
Can anyone help me put all of this together in a coherent itinerary? Sorry for the long post and many questions. If you have suggestions, I'd really appreciate them. Also, let me know if there are must-see places I've missed or so-so places I've included.
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Help me make a logical itinerary in Laos and Cambodia
I need help with logistics on a trip that I am trying to pull together at the last minute for about 5 to 6 weeks in mid January to mid February. We'll fly from the US to BKK roundtrip and don't have any real desire to see Bangkok but might want a day of downtime there before moving on. Still haven't purchased tickets but have been watching them for a while now. I'd also looked at Hong Kong and Singapore. BKK seems most logical since all round trip tickets are about the same price. Also, I can use ground transportation to get between Thailand and Laos.
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One things stands out for me, the water levels in the Mekong at that time of year being the end of the dry season.
You might be better off going downstream ie. Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang, means the boat is not working against the current and you get more time at villages stops.
I'd check availability of boats as soon as flights are arranged. I think we booked several months out and had to change some other timings to fit in with the date we could get.
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I have not traveled as extensively in this region as other posters here, but I did want to offer my two cents about three places you mentioned.
First, I thought Battambang, Cambodia was fascinating. I used a wonderful tuk tuk driver named Bun:
He spent a tireless day taking me all over the region, and he even drove me to the wonderful circus that night. I asked him to take me to a historic house that I had researched, and I used my high school French to communicate with the owner. It turns out that her husband and most of her children were killed by Pol Pot.
Second, I think you will enjoy Vientiane. It's a wonderful city with great food, and nice walking tours. It's chic, but not pretentious.
Third, I was quite disappointed with Luang Prabang. There are certainly enough temples there to intrigue you, but the place was almost all tourists, and there was no local flavor. I think one full day of sightseeing is enough there, as it is quite small.
And required reading for Cambodia is:
"First They Killed My Father" by Loung Ung
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I am another fan of Battambang (don't miss the Bamboo Express, or a motor bike ride through the countryside), and of the Cambodian coast.
I have also enjoyed PP, which people often skip, and Vientiane, ditto. WRT LP, when I first went in 2002, it was quite magical. When I went back in 2004 it was still magical, but I thought the writing was on the wall. When I went back in early 2011 I was disappointed. However, for someone who was going for the first time I think it would still be enjoyable. (See: https://mytimetotravel.wordpress.com/2011/07/05/losing-luang-prabang/ )
I have taken the train between BKK and Nong Khai several times. I enjoy second class on Thai trains, as the berths are parallel to the sides of the carriages, with curtains. However, with two of you it probably makes sense to go first class. Do book, though, I once wound up in third class traveling from Malaysia to BKK - NOT recommended! I have only taken the train from Chiang Mai to BKK once, in 2002, but it was the same as the BKK to Nong Khai train. I would highly recommended a trip on the river (not just from LP to Pak Ou).
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Firstly, I don't think that the average temps in Cambodia will change that much in the six weeks you have so I would not let that be a huge influence on your decision.
We have done the trip in both directions. Does it matter which way? In reality, probably not much, apart maybe from the the advent of the burning season and even in mid Feb you should be ok ( but no one can predict that with any degree of certainty). January would be fine.
The way I would probably go is to fly into Bangkok and transfer straight to Chiang Rai. It is an easy transfer from there to get the boat down to Luang Prabang with and overnight in Pakbeng. Luang Say cruises is the lux. option but we hired a large boat to ourselves. Not lux, but comfortable enough. Brought our own beers and the wife of the boat driver cooked for us. Can't recal the cost but it was a lot cheaper than Luang Say. Avoid the public boat and the speed boats!
I would then spend a day or two exploring LP before heading off for a tour of the far north - Luang Namtha, Nong Khiaw, Muang Sing, Phongsali etc. - maybe 5-7 days depending on your interest in ethnic minorlities, mountain and riverine scenery. ( my favourite part of Laos ).
Returning to LP you could then head south to Vientianne either by flying or by road via Vang Vieng (for the karst scenery )
Vientiane is fine for a day or two, some good restaurants, markets and temples.
Heading south you could fly to Pakse before heading down to Si Phan don (perhaps including a few days on the Bolavens plateau - wonderful scenery, waterfalls, coffee etc ) Wat Phu, the pr Angkor ruins are also en route to SPD and are close to Champassak.
We stayed on Don Khong which was very laid back and quiet. I would avoid Don Det which tends to be a bit of party place full of young backers feastin on "happy pizza". Also possible to see some of the other islands from there and , if lucky, the rare Irrawaddy Dolphins.
It is a relatively easy process to cross the border into Cambodia and on to Kratie. Really liked Kratie. It is a pleasant riverside town, lots of markets, what's etc. And some nice places to stay. The alternative to overland travel is to return to Vientiane ( unless you can find flights from Pakse.
Kratie, much as I love the place, really only makes sense if coming overland fro Lao. Otherwise, I would stick with the towns you have mentioned. I guess Angkor must be on everyone's Cambodia but I have to say it was not a pleasant visit on our last trip. Very overcrowded and many of the temples were covered in scaffolding etc. And seemed to be in a state of decline compared with our last visit.
Public transport in Cambodia is lottery. Private car and drivers are reasonable and will save time and enable you to see more. We found a lot of very good mid range hotels around the country. A marked improvement from previous visits.
Depending on how you get into Cambodia, PP-SR-Battambang-PP-Kampot--Kep is a fairly easy itinerary in therms of getting around.
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I read Ung's book quite a few years ago and also irts sequel "Lucky Child". Another good book, though it is classified as YA, is "Never Fall Down" by Patricia McCormick which is base on the true story of a young man who survived the regime and then came to the US.
I am going to get out my maps and try to figure out how the trip would work with all of your suggestions to start in the north and work our way down. I am a little leery of the heat since we had a trip to Kerala last year where our decisions on where to go became based on locales we thought we could find that wouldn't be so hot.
How do Thai trains compare to Indian trains? We always do 1AC or 2AC on those.
I never thought about water levels but had read that there are many fewer passengers on the upstream legs vs the downstream. I have looked at boats though and see that there are a couple mid-range companies--Shompoo, Smile and Nagi. We'll probably opt for one of these rather than the luxury cruise or the cheap backpacker boats. Or, perhaps hire our own boat as crellston suggests. I am also interested in the boat trips that go out of Nong Khiaw so would want time for that too.
As far as the cities like Battamberg, Vientiane and Luang Prabang, we also want to have time to explore the surrounding countryside. On the motorbike rides through the country are these behind someone else or rent and drive yourself? We did the rent and drive perhaps five years ago in Nicaragua since my husband does know how to drive one of these (I don't).
Does anyone have any thoughts about how difficult it would be to start out the trip with reservations and then move into winging it mode? This is kind of our choice because of the flexibility it gives, but it also depends on good internet service and I don't know about availability in Laos and Cambodia.
It would definitely be Don Khong for us since we are not partiers and want a nice, quiet place to sleep.
crellston--are there semi-decent mid-range places to stay up in the north of Laos too, or are these pretty much low end guesthouses? We are not top-end travelers and have done our fair share of staying in not-so-great places, but we have also come to the conclusion that our days of hiking into a village and camping out on someone's straw bed have ended. We'd prefer mid-range to backpacker special guesthouse.
Last night we watched a couple episodes of "Samantha Brown's Asia"--the ones on Thailand and Cambodia. One of the most appealing places from the film was an area that we are not planning on visiting at all--the beaches at Krabi in Thailand. I'll admit the parts on Angkor Wat and its environs underwhelmed me, so we'll do it but don't know how much time we'll spend there. For us the environs and general ambience of a place are as important as the site itself. We may just opt to see some of the smaller, less-touristed temples rather than all of the biggies. We've often found that we much prefer the lesser-known sites to all of the biggie top ten listed places.
Thanks a lot to all of you. And, any more thoughts, please keep them coming.
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Second class on Thai trains is a definite improvement over 2AC on Indian trains. Fewer people per carriage and more privacy (individual curtains), although, of course, 1AC in India has fewer people still. Can't speak to first on Thai trains, but there are two person compartments.
See: http://www.seat61.com/Thailand.htm#On_board_Thai_trains
I found I needed several days for the temples at Angkor Wat, but I was there in 2002 and 2004, and it sounds like it is much more crowded now. My first visit was an evening plus two days, and I went back in 2004 for four more days. There is quite a bit of variation between the temples. I will echo Kathie and recommend reading Dawn Rooney's "Angkor" to get a feel for how long you might want.
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I just want to double check with those of you with experience in the area. We could fly or take the train to Chiang Rai, and from there it is easy to get to the boat landing. Correct? Discount airline flights look quite reasonable priced so am wondering whether it is worth it to take the train.
crellston--In addition the couple questions I have above, can you please fill me in on how to cross to the Kratie area from Laos.
Thank you.
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It is a while since I have been to the far north but there are some decent places around particularly in Luang Namtha and Nong Kiaw. The Boat Landing in Luang Namtha springs to mind - http://www.selectiveasia.com/laos-holidays/hotel/boat-landing-guesthouse#&panel1-1 www.travelfish.org also has some useful info on places to stay.
Sartoric makes a very good point re the water levels. Wasn't a problem when we visited but since then the Thais (and possibly others) have been building dams across the Mekong so that may have had an effect on water levels already. I know that the Vietnamese are very concerned about the effects much further south in the Mekong Delta. Now may well be the time to go to northern Laos!
Another thought is an alternative, or an addition, to Angkor Wat is Koh Ker. About 120kms north of Siem Reap it get s relatively few visitors and is apparently quite spectacular (although unrestored). It was our plan to go there on our last visit but events conspired against us and we had to return to Bangkok unexpectedly. As I recall the seven candles guesthouse ( of Ponheary Ly Foundation fame) in SR had links with a young Cambodian couple who were organising trips there.
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Koh Ker sounds a lot like the type of places that intrigue us. I'll check into it.
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I'd fly to CR, there's a few interesting places to see, don't miss The Black House.
From there it was about an hour by car to Chiang Khong. We stayed the night in CK because the boat departs quite early. It's easy to organise transport on the fly in most of SE Asia.
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We did the opposite of satoric - after landing in the late afternoon in Huay Xai we spent the night in Chiang Khong. In the morning we easily found a ride to CR. No problem at all.
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We've now done three extended India trips. The first I had all my transportation with drivers lined up pretty much ahead of time. The second, I had one driver pre-arranged. The third I arranged transport once we were on the ground.
It is sounding like Laos and Cambodia will work out just fine for people like us who have now realized we can arrange things on the fly at the last minute.
I am assuming in most places I can probably also arrange lodging only a day or two ahead of time.
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Loved this place! The food is amazing.
We so enjoyed this peaceful gem in the woods! The setting couldn't of been more lovely. We were warmly greeted by Alice, Doug, and the adorable Skippy. Our room was cozy and we enjoyed snacks out on our private deck listening and watching the stream that runs along the property. If you're looking for a peaceful getaway, this is definitely the place to go! We are hoping to return again!
We enjoyed our 2 day stay at this amazing Inn tucked away on a quiet mountain. The staff was so helpful and courteous. Next time we will book a king room, as the queen room felt a little small, however the bed itself was so comfortable. The morning breakfasts we had were AMAZING from the presentation to the freshness and taste, all on a beautiful patio setting. We will be recommending your Inn to all our friends! Hope to return soon! Thank you!
The Owls perch is a luxury accommodation situated deep in the woods. Perched above a beautiful stream, the rushing waters lull you to sleep in the evening after a nice dinner on the porch. The owners are a pleasure to chat with, and leave you as much privacy as you would like. The accommodation is impeccably maintained, tidy and clean. Reasonably priced, it makes the perfect getaway. I would recommend this B&B to anyone without hesitation.
Gorgeous little getaway! The rooms are very quaint, breakfast and dinner is ALWAYS amazing! Ed and Luci and the staff are wonderful, personal and professional! We will be back!
If you are looking for seclusion, quiet and adventure, this place is for you! We were excited to have an experience that took us up into the woods (half an hour in). The scenery is outstanding- the creek below cascades down over rocks. Alice and Doug are lovely, and our room was a fun-sized cabin that completed the ambience. Breakfast was good too! Attention to detail was considered in design and decor. What a fun place to stay! Since Alice had mentioned that their place was removed from town, we ate at The Hub (a converted gas station) before heading in. We wanted to arrive before dark, since we knew the remoteness could present a problem. But Alice's directions took us right to the place! Although the cell will not work, we did put our car's gps on and actually saw Squally Road on it! Be sure to travel while light since the road is narrow at points. Road travel is not for the squeamish. :)
Upon climbing the stairs to our room, and walking out to view the back side of the INN, it took our breath away, how beautiful the view was! A Lovely Meadow, surrounded by trees, and mountains behind the trees, with a little steam to walk thru, was just OUR speed! Dinner and service were amazing, and our room was quaint and rustic. The beds were SUPER COMFY, and we did NOT WANT TO LEAVE!!!! We went down to the fire pit the night we were there and built a fire, listened to the night orchestra of crickets/katy dids. or locusts, not sure, but they were surely SINGING! The starry night topped off the fire. I swang in the tree swing, and we walked through the gardens, which are meticulously kept! We wish to return in the autumn, I can't imagine it would be MORE beautiful, then it was last week, but with the colors of fall, I might be wrong!
The Owl's Perch is a beautiful, off the beaten path mountain getaway! The Squally creek mountain stream is very soothing & a great place to enjoy Mother Nature's true beauty. Doug & Alice's hospitality is top notch & they truly love their perfect getaway to share the experience with others. Thanks Doug & Alice for a wonderful weekend experience!!! Your Chattanooga/Nebraska Friends
We can't say enough of how wonderful our stay was at Alice and Doug's place. This was our first "unplugged" vacation in years and a much needed one. The space is small but well laid out and adequate. It is very clean and has all the essentials we needed. Thoughtful touches throughout the place really shows how caring the innkeepers are to ensure a comfortable experience for their guests. As for the location and setting, couldn't get any better than listening to the river below put you to sleep at night, and waking up seeing the morning sunlight shining through the tree branches right from your bed. We highly recommend this home away from home and would love to come back again.
We can't say enough of how wonderful our stay at Alice and Doug's place. This was our first "unplugged" vacation in years and a much needed one. The space is small but well laid out and adequate. It is very clean and has all the essentials we needed. As for the location and setting, couldn't get any better than listening to the river below put you to sleep at night, and waking up watching the morning sunlight shining through the tree branches right from your bed. We highly recommend this home away from home and would love to come back again.
This is an amazing place. Beautiful, quiet, calm, surrounded by nature. Words cannot describe having a home-cooked (by the host) hot breakfast on the balcony shaded by tall trees while listening to the sounds of the creek below. The hosts are wonderful, and are a wealth of information on things to do and see in the area. You will not regret your stay.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Glen-Ella, a quiet, peaceful retreat. We enjoyed the views from our rocking chairs, walking along the stream, building a campfire, the hospitality, snacks and dining. We enjoyed visiting briefly with Ed, the owner, while enjoying the delicious breakfast and hearing their family story. I would highly recommend a stay here as well a visit to the falls nearby.
We take customers here for a weekend trip of eating and fishing. Our customers come from all over the country and are always very pleasantly surprised and rave about the wonderful experience. We never have to worry about anything - the staff, rooms and food are always top notch. We use the private conference room, garden house and restaurant and take the trip several times a year.
We had a wonderful one night stay at The Owl's Perch. The cabin has everything you might need and more. The décor is precious and comfortable. Breakfast on the deck with the creek as a backdrop was wonderful. We enjoyed meeting Doug and Alice, their dog, Skippy, and foster puppy, Wiley. Don't hesitate to stay here. You will love it!
We had a wonderful weekend getaway at Glen Ella Springs. The room was nice and the grounds are beautiful. We had a great time making a fire and enjoying the mountain air.
The Owl's Perch is a wonderful B&B in the woods on a beautiful mountain stream. The setting is peaceful & relaxing with nature all around. The guest room is lovely yet rustic with every convenience we needed. The breakfasts were delicious and I was surprised to find a thoughtful birthday treat when we arrived. Innkeepers Doug and Alice are warm & welcoming and we felt comfortable and right at home. They shared their knowledge of the area and the many recreational opportunities that are at our disposal. We highly recommend this wonderful B&B & we can't wait to go back! If you want to be one on one with nature this is the place to go. Russ & Margo
We like to hike in north Georgia and Glen-Ella Springs is the perfect place to stay. The rooms are quaint and comfortable. Ed & Lucy (owners) are wonderful as is all of the staff. The food is delicious in the restaurant. We highly recommend Glen-Ella Springs Inn.
Excellent service. Welcoming staff. Intimate setting. Beautiful grounds. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday at Glen Ella.
We found this lovely 100 year plus wooden inn by happy accident years ago when first renovated. We have managed to return, not as often as we like, but ALWAYS like coming back to see old friends that you love. Ed & Luci have added even more wonderful touches with special picnic dinners on nights restaurant is closed and packages that include lovely area visits. the meadow path that leads to the spring is wonderful as is the fire pit to watch a thousand stars at night. And the food for breakfast, lunches, and dinners is as good if not better than remembered. We like traveling for fall leaves but beautiful any time of year!!!
We had visited Glen Ella many times when it was under it's original owners' management. Our visit was just not the same this time. I think the fact that the area had suffered extreme drought had a lot to do with the exterior loss of charm which seemed dusty and dull with few flowers or plants.which was unavoidable of course. We did notice that the parking area timbers were rotting and had termites in them. The little well house roof needed great repair as well and the garden needed a little maintenance but had some pretty blooms. My husband met the new owner who was very nice and said they had done a lot of work and knew they had more to do. We look forward to another visit another visit maybe next year to see how they have progressed. The dining experience was wonderful.
The whole trip exceeded our expectations. The owls perch was absolutely beautiful and all the small details made us feel right at home. Alice, Doug & Skippy were wonderful hosts and shared some of their favorite spots with us and lead us to some incredible adventures. All in all, It is a trip we will never forget!
Located down a country road, this hidden gem awaits anyone looking for a relaxing retreat. Quaint rooms, fantastic views, lovely garden, equipped game room with treats, and delicious dinner and breakfast. Rocking chairs and a swimming pool to enjoy as well.
My wife and I were hiking the AT and were fortunate enough to find Doug, Alice and the Owl's Perch. As hikers we had needs beyond their normal guests but they opened up their home to us and gladly helped. Alice picked us up at the trail head, took us to the grocery to resupply and washed our very stinky clothes. They invited us to dinner with their friends and treated us like family. We felt like old friends and not just guests. Our room was awesome and more than we expected. We had everything we needed for a very relaxing stay. We had a wonderful experience and highly recommend the Owl's Perch.
Doug and Alice are 2 great hosts. Wonderful people to spend an evening with. Stayed one night but before we left it felt like home. Very hospitable and gracious hosts. We fell asleep to the sounds of nature and the rushing Creek. I would definitely come back again, it is a great place if you want to get away.
I was researching the area for a possible site to buy and build a cabin of our own. The Owls Perch is perfect for a couple that doesn't need the excess space and cost of a rental cabin. It provides all the essentials at a more than reasonable price, and has a view/atmosphere you would be lucky to replicate. Alice and Doug define premium hospitality. Staying solo I was prepared for junk food meals, and they were nice enough to invite me to all their meals! I brought in some fresh fish and scallops from Florida, and we had great fellowship over some great food prepared by Alice. It turned into a bed, breakfast, and dinner! I can't say enough about good things coming in small packages. The cabin is decorated with premium and rustic attributes unique to the area. It was extremely clean and has everything you need. Thanks for making it a great trip!
Host are great. Breakfast good. If u like off the grid this is it. All u can hear is the sound of the water in the creek and crickets at night. Cozy little place we lived it.
We had a wonderful time staying here. Its a bit off the beaten path, but that is what made it charming. Wonderful and very accommodating hosts.
I had a super time I have never stayed at a bed and breakfast before it was an excellent experience.alice was so amazing she was flexible in service time for breakfast Doug greeted me openly . nothing was out of place the creek running behind the room was super so soothing just as wonderful as the ocean sounds thanks for opening your home to me thanks again Shirley
My wife and I had a terrific time at The Owl's Perch. The host family was extremely nice and breakfast was yummy. I was very impressed with the details and workmanship of the Perch. The view and sound of the creek brought total relaxation to our trip. The best way to say how we feel-we are trying to find time to return.
My husband and I stayed at Owl's Perch upon the recommendation of another local b and b hostess, March 18 and 19th, 2006. We enjoyed everything about our stay. This space is nothing short of a "small house", everything so cleverly designed and decorated beautifully. The crowning touch was the spacious porch where we could sit with our morning breakfast, or evening wine. Alice prepared and brought to our room delicious meals for breakfast. We truly hope to return.


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Adventuresome Johnny Regan (Robert Stack) attends a bullfight while vacationing in Mexico City with friends. Enthralled by the crowd and the inherent risk in the sport, Johnny seeks out Manolo (Gilbert Roland), the star bullfighter who performed at the event. The two strike a bargain for Manolo to teach Johnny bullfighting, who in the meantime strikes up a romance with Manolo's friend Anita (Joy Page). But Johnny's risky behavior in the ring draws concern as his first bullfight approaches.
Cast: Robert Stack, Joy Page, Gilbert Roland
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Genres: Drama
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Moscow - Russia will never become a dictatorship, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday, as he continued his bid for a third term as president despite unprecedented protests against his rule."We have an open country and no matter what they say or write, no matter what scary statements they make about some sort of dictatorship, we don't have that and - I hope - never will," he told students of Tomsk Polytechnic University in Siberia.Putin, who served two consecutive presidential terms between 2000 and 2008, has sought to dispel fears he plans to impose a more authoritarian style of leadership upon his planned return to the Kremlin."We have an open market economy and an open country on the whole," he said in comments released by his office.Putin is wrestling with the worst legitimacy crisis of his 12-year rule after he announced plans to seek a third term in the Kremlin in a job swap with incumbent President Dmitry Medvedev in September.Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in protest after December parliamentary elections that observers said were slanted in favour of Putin's ruling party.
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Russia is a dictatorship.
The ANC is a Dictatorship. Just look at the state of the South-African nation. Yes.
Here in SA we got the dictatorship of the party modelled along Soviet Russia. That produced dictators like Lenin, Stalin, Chrustchev etc.There is no democracy in communism, only tyranny.
My guilty pleasure is that I get a perverse sense of enjoyment at reading the wild-eyed posts of the right-wingers within their reality distortion world, egging each other on with ever more rabid denunciations.
Russia as with most of the "free" world is already a dictatorship. Many governments allow their citizens to vote, but the vote is hollow, as the candidates are all from the same class strata. The citizens are told they are controlling the country, but as they cannot get members of all the classes on the ballot, they in fact are continuing to hand the wand of power to the uppers classes, time and again. Thus, to some degree, they remain slaves to the upper classes, which determine where employment can be gained, the compensation for this employment, and control behavior by threatening to black-list any who don't obey their rules.
Western liberals often indulge in wishful thinking about democracy and its magic powers. I wish Russia and its people well. What sustains them is not actually Western concepts of life and liberty but their own proud culture.


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