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Pricing Puzzle

One of the strange aspects of Kyiv is the cost of living. It is very hard to quickly say whether this is a cheap or an expensive place. In the same way, it is hard to describe this place as Third World or First World. Ukraine seems to be in both places at once.

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I had my first Ukrainian traffic cop shakedown experience recently. I think it was about my fifth time driving the new wheels so I guess I was due. To be fair, I probably shouldn’t use the word “shakedown” as I probably did break the law. I’m not really sure. However, seeing as they were going to ask for a bribe anyway, I don’t see that the fact I may have turned left illegally makes the cops actions any better.

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Finding Love at Fridays

It is a well-known and scientifically proven fact that most of the cool kids from high school end up marrying each other and eventually living in trailer parks. Less well-known is that a small percentage of the cool kids escape this lifestyle and become something else altogether.

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I’ve had a topic I’ve meant to cover since we arrived in Kyiv, but like many blog entries, just haven’t had the time or motivation to get around to it. However, I saw something today that gave me the kick in the butt I needed.

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