Joe Ragan

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Life in Karaganda, part deux

September 17th, 2007 · No Comments

I forgot to mention that I purchased a case of Cola Light (European version of Diet Coke).  For some reason, since summer, Cola Light and Pepsi Light have been almost non-existent.  I usually purchase a case of 1 liter since it is cheaper.  However, there hasn’t been any available for a long time.  So, I [...]

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Fall is here…

September 17th, 2007 · No Comments

The morning temps continue to fall… it has gotten below freezing the last two mornings.  The days are getting shorter as well and the leaves are dropping quickly off the trees.  I guess you could say that fall has arrived and winter is closing on it’s heels.
I unpacked all my winter things and are getting [...]

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Life in Karaganda

September 17th, 2007 · No Comments

Two years ago, there were less than 5 supermarkets.  Now it seems there are many (around 9 or 10).  Saturday, a new hypermarket (that’s what they call it!!!) opened in an old warehouse.  I was quite surprised when I walked in there.  It doesn’t look like the warehouse that housed another grocery store just last [...]

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