Carl and Charley both replied direct to me, since they each had 
attachments.  I very much appreciate their input.  

Could be people have been evaluating the wrong stock, and thinkingv they 
are evaluating the russians?

I've posted their comments and the powerpoint file at 
http://www.honeybeeworld.com/files/russian.htm

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