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Integrity: Prove commitment with action
Half a dozen Aliran exco members spoke before a Parliamentary Select Committee on National Integrity chaired by Bernard Dompok. Find out what they had to say.
The Government of Datuk Seri Abdullah Badawi must be congratulated for setting up this Parliamentary Select Committee to seek the views of Malaysians. We do hope that this kind of opportunity will also be extended for public participation before Bills are presented to Parliament. Let me emphasise that Aliran is indeed very pleased to appear before this Committee to submit our views.
Integrity is an important virtue that must be reflected in our daily conduct. It is this value that gives meaning to our very existence. Integrity is the cornerstone of the fifth tenet of the Rukun Negara, which is good behaviour and morality. It is good behaviour and morality that determine what kind of a nation we evolve into and what kind of leaders we will have at the helm. Exemplary conduct of leaders, without doubt, will shape the character of the nation and inspire its people to be worthy citizens. Real integrity is doing the right thing.
Having said that let us focus on some issues:
Corruption is something that challenges our integrity. Unless this scourge is fought relentlessly, without consideration for the vested interests of individuals – whatever their standing in society – we cannot convince Malaysians that we really care for integrity and that we are indeed trying our level best to inculcate this virtue seriously and sincerely.
There have been instances of corruption involving people of influence and high standing which have not been pursued vigorously. This lackadaisical approach has left many Malaysians wondering if we are really revolted by the curse of corruption.
Let me quote some examples:
The rumour that the Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP ) had submitted his findings to the Attorney General (AG) that Rafidah Aziz and Rahim Tamby Chik had a case to answer with regard to corruption and abuse of power gained credence with Mohd Ezam's conviction under the Official Secrets Act. His conviction confirmed that it was no rumour but a statement of fact. But many wonder why no charges have been filed against both of them after so many years.
The former Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) head, Shafee Yahaya, had stated in open court that the ex-Economic Planning Unit head, Ali Abul Hassan, had been caught with large sums of cash, which could not be accounted for, in his drawers. According to Shafee, then Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir intervened in this case and ordered him to close his investigation. Why wasn't the law allowed to take its own course? And why was no action taken against Mahathir for abusing his position – which clearly amounted to corruption? Wasn't Anwar Ibrahim charged for similar so-called abuse of power when he was Deputy Prime Minister?
On 28 May 2004, the out-going ACA Director-General submitted the ACA's report on 18 high-profile cases to the Attorney General. We were made to understand that the AG was expected to proceed with prosecution without further delay. But, to date nothing seems to have moved? Why? Is it because people of high standing and influence are above the law?
As long as the ACA comes under the Prime Minister's Department, we can be assured that there will be political interference hindering the work of the ACA. This is why the ACA must be independent and answerable only to Parliament to be effective in curbing corruption. This is the only way to ensure that integrity will be the hallmark of the Abdullah administration.
We hope that this Committee will recommend that these three cases be investigated thoroughly and that proper action will be taken to instil confidence in the general public that the rules are applicable to all irrespective of position and power.
It is of grave concern to us in Aliran that the Judiciary is under a cloud. It has lost its standing in society and it is viewed negatively for reasons that are valid. It is the general view that in the battle against corruption, the Judiciary has a crucial role to play.
It was once seen as an incorruptible institution of integrity but it has lost its stature, with the allegations circulated in a poison-pen letter in 1996. The letter listed a litany of serious allegations – 112 in all – against 12 judges. Of these allegations, 21 pertained to abuse of power, 39 to corruption and 52 to misconduct, immorality and other indiscretions. It claimed corrupt payments of RM50,000 with recipients graduating to accepting millions from named persons.
This poison-pen letter should have warranted a Royal Commission of Investigation. But this was not the case even though the writer of the letter was identified. In fact no charge was brought against the writer of the letter. A police investigation merely whitewashed the Judiciary by proclaiming that the allegations were "wholly untrue and baseless". Aliran totally rejects this finding of the police. We call upon the government to set up a Royal Commission to get to the bottom of this matter.
And there are more disturbing incidences in the Judiciary.
You may recall the Ayer Molek Rubber Co case, which exposed a very serious, scandalous situation in the Judiciary. Lawyers were found to have filed their cases in such a way that they could manipulate their way to appear before preferred judges. This was said to be prevalent in cases involving commercial crimes. Doesn't this suggest an element of corruption? Under the circumstances, would you believe that the judgments handed down were just and fair?
The New Zealand holiday episode of the Chief Justice, Tun Eusoff Chin, with a lawyer who had appeared before the same judge; the disclosure by the High Court Judge Datuk Muhammad Kamil bin Ahmad that he had received a directive over the phone to strike out an election petition without hearing it first; the manner in which a judge was chosen to hear the Anwar case and his conduct throughout the entire trial – all these cry out for justice.
It is imperative that the actions and conduct of judges must be beyond reproach and above suspicion – and be seen and perceived to be so – for them to command the respect and confidence of the public.
The image of the Judiciary has been severely battered through the questionable conduct of some unethical judges. They have insidiously and brazenly destroyed an institution that was in the past viewed with admiration and awe for its high standard of ethics and sound judgment. There is now an urgent need to restore and safeguard the integrity and independence of the Judiciary.
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This can only be achieved when a Royal Commission is established in an honest attempt to restore its lost respect and confidence and to purge the Judiciary of all the negative elements plaguing it. Certain judgments and the conduct of some judges must be reviewed to bring back its past glory as an independent institution to which citizens can turn in confidence for justice. If we have the courage to do this, then the exercise that you undertake today will hold meaning for all of us.
Parliamentary reform needed
To ensure national integrity, it is necessary to hold the government accountable for its actions. There are a variety of mechanisms that parliamentary democracies use around the world.
Votes of confidence
First, parliament can refuse to pass legislation put forward by the government, or it can even remove the government, usually through a vote of 'no confidence'. This is of course not going to occur since 91 per cent of the current members of parliament come from the Barisan Nasional. Moreover, as recently seen in the case of the Islamic Family Law Amendments (Federal Territory) Bill, the BN can use the party whip to ensure that all its MPs support a government bill.
Governments can also make parliament accountable through the use of Select Committees. In this regard, the government should be congratulated for setting up this parliamentary committee on national integrity, and two earlier ones – on National Unity in 2005 and on amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code and Penal Code in 2004.
Setting up such parliamentary committees is important since the business of government is huge these days, and we cannot expect every MP to be an expert in so many different issues. We hope that consultation with the people via public hearings of select committees will continue to be a characteristic of Datuk Seri Abdullah Badawi's government.
Reform of Upper House
We believe that it is time for the Dewan Negara to be reformed so that it can become another check on government and so further ensure national integrity. In 1997, YB Lim Kit Siang called the Dewan Negara 'the rubber stamp of rubber stamps' and a 'rubbish-bin for political has-beens, rejects and deadwoods'. Indeed, not much has changed since then.
Other mechanisms and issues
We can also introduce other mechanisms to make government accountable and promote national integrity. Several mechanisms and practices in parliamentary democracies such as India's and the UK's come to mind.
a) Opposition Days
We would like to propose that a day be set aside each week every time Parliament is in session for the Opposition to raise questions. We can call it 'Opposition Day' – or by whatever name, it doesn't matter. This will give fair time and opportunity to raise and articulate the concerns of citizens who have voted for the Opposition. They are also Malaysians and deserve to be heard. Their grievances cannot be simply ignored.
b) Speaker and PAC Chairman from the opposition
As is practised in some democratic countries such as the UK and India, an Opposition MP should be appointed as Speaker of Parliament. There is nothing in law to prohibit such an appointment. In fact, in doing so, Malaysia will be viewed positively and deemed to be democratic in practice as well. There have been occasions when the decisions of the Speaker have raised some serious doubts over his fairness. This must be tackled; otherwise, people may lose confidence in Parliament.
In keeping with our desire to be transparent and accountable and to give meaning to this, it would be a good idea to also appoint someone from the opposition as Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee. If we want a watchdog to keep a keen eye on the accounts and expenditure, the appointment of an Opposition MP would be most appropriate. Who else will go through the accounts with a fine comb to unearth wrong-doings and abuse?
c) Regular attendance in Parliament
Ministers and deputy ministers must ensure that they attend Parliament in order to answer questions. All too frequently they absent themselves and make a farce of question time.
d) Publicity for bills
When laws are promulgated, Parliamentary Bills should be given wide publicity and there must be sufficient opportunity for public debate and discussion before the Bills are presented to Parliament for consideration. The 219 elected MPs cannot claim to be the depository of all knowledge. Input from the public is very much in keeping with democratic process and practice. Public participation will allow for weaknesses and flaws in the Bills to be addressed. We must not forget that public views are indeed helpful. This was very clearly demonstrated in the case of the Domestic Violence Against Women and the Islamic Family Law bills.
e) Allocations and grants
We would like to emphasise that all elected Members of Parliament must be treated equally and accorded facilities without any discrimination. After all, they are elected by Malaysians and should be entitled to the same rights as guaranteed under the Malaysian Constitution. In particular, we think that it is patently wrong and indeed unjust to deny Opposition MPs the same allocations that are extended to the Barisan MPs. Likewise, development projects must not be withheld for areas held by the Opposition. Equal and similar subsidies and funds must be made available for Opposition-controlled states as well.
Mr Chairmen, you were once sitting on the Opposition side and must understand how blatant this denial is. You must appreciate how terribly unfair this is.
In summary, if we are serious about national integrity, then the government has to be held accountable. Reforming parliament in the ways suggested above will go a long way towards achieving national integrity.
When we talk about integrity, we must walk the talk. We seem unable to do this and, thus, when we speak passionately about the virtues of integrity, it comes across as paying lip service.
Party registrations
You would recall that Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) applied to be registered as a political party some years ago. Why is it so difficult to approve its application? Why is it necessary to go to court to seek justice? And why was the court dragging its feet? Is it because it is an opposition party and therefore the Registrar and the Court are placing obstacles to frustrate PSM?
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Compare this to the applications of those closely aligned with the powers-that-be such as the Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP), which was registered by the Registrar of Societies in record time – under a week. You may also recall that when UMNO was deregistered, the application of UMNO Baru was approved so quickly – over a weekend – that it bewildered everyone.
It is double standards such as these that bring into question our integrity.
University students and freedom
We have often been told that the young are the future leaders of the nation. But do we allow our young the leeway and scope to develop their potential and grow up as thinking and discerning individuals.
Our university undergraduates are too restricted. They are not allowed to do so many things that are natural to undergraduates elsewhere. In fact, freedom was very much a norm in our universities until the infamous Universities and University Colleges Act (UUCA) was introduced. It took away the students' initiative, curbed the growth of leadership qualities, and interfered in their civic activities.
Even the Students' Council elections in the universities have been reduced to a sham. Critical students are hounded and denied the right to speak up when they try to expose the abuses and restrictions. Those who dare to be true to their conscience are served with show-cause letters and dragged before disciplinary boards. Undergraduates have been warned, fined and even suspended for exercising their democratic rights.
Some of these cases are still pending (even if the hearings have been indefinitely postponed). Aliran would like all charges against these students to be dropped. These charges make a mockery of our human rights.
His Majesty, the Yang DiPertuan Agong Tuanku Syed Sirajudddin Syed Putra Jamalullail, speaking at the 13th International Conference for University Adminstrators earlier this month, observed: "A silent culture is not a healthy culture in an institution of higher education. The ability to view ideas or grievances should be cultivated as this is a platform to practise expressing views at the international arena." (Bernama, 7 February 2006)
The gagging effect of the UUCA has retarded the intellectual development of our future leaders and lowered the prestige of our universities internationally. It is thus proposed that the UUCA be repealed for the sake of real development in Malaysia.
Lack of transparency and accountability
Privatisation may not be the answer for all our economic ills, especially when profit-making ventures and bodies are privatised. There was no valid reason for privatising bodies such as Telekom Malaysia and Pos Malaysia, just to quote two examples.
No justification for privatisation
Why should the profits generated by these entities be handed over to private citizens? It has not helped the public one bit. It has only whetted the appetite of greedy individuals to make more profit at the expense of Malaysians. In fact, the government should have held on to these revenue-earning bodies so that the additional income could be used to provide facilities and services for the public.
No open tenders
What is very disturbing is the fact that projects are given out without open tender, resulting in hiked-up prices and poor quality workmanship and in certain cases the projects have been abandoned. You may recall the collapsing computer labs. People without any expertise or experience often get selected and they in turn subcontract these projects to others at exorbitant profits. It is this system of awarding projects without open tender to greedy people that is responsible for the drain on our financial resources. A lot of our wealth has been squandered in this manner.
Regulatory system needed
There seems to be no limit to greed. Even when these people make huge profits it doesn't stop them from requesting for periodic increases in rates and tariffs without providing any justification. This issue must be tackled. There is an urgent need to set up a regulatory system that is well represented by consumers, NGOs, accountants, etc to examine the need for higher tariffs.
We also need to examine all the agreements and concessions that the government had gone into with private bodies. It is alarming that the interests of Malaysians were not of paramount importance in these dealings. When people go into business they take on a risk. If they make profits, well and good. On the other hand, if they incur losses, they have to shoulder and absorb these losses as a matter of course. But here we have agreements signed by the government guaranteeing compensation to make good the losses of favoured companies. Isn't this bewildering? It only encourages the project undertakers not to be responsible or thrifty in their expenditure, knowing that there is no way they are going to suffer a loss.
If we are serious and sincere in promoting integrity, then a Commission must be set up to review the entire privatisation process and the manner in which contracts have been awarded and to determine how justified the government was in entering into agreements that favoured the concessionaires.
For a government that claims to champion integrity, the present administration has done little in concrete and practical terms to improve transparency in important economic matters. This is especially evident when it comes to privatisation, where secret contracts are signed with crony companies and concession agreements are kept secret.
The history of privatisation in Malaysia is littered with examples of lack of transparency and accountability.
But lets not go too far back. Instead, let's take a look at a few examples of what is happening now:
Penang Outer Ring Road
Last December, the Cabinet approved the RM2 billion Penang Outer Ring Road, construction of which will be undertaken by Peninsular Metro Works Sdn Bhd. It is disturbing to find out that this RM2 billion contract has been awarded without an open tender. At a recent conference, complaints were aired that contractors have to pay bribes all the way from securing the contract to collection of payment. There are also questions being raised as to what experience the PORR concessionaire has with similar huge highway projects.
In this regard, we wonder why there is so little investment in public transport in this congested island and elsewhere in the country. The buses in Penang, for instance, are in deplorable condition and the services very poor. At a time when oil reserves are dwindling, leading to higher oil prices, surely it makes more sense to promote public transport rather than private vehicle ownership.
We are deeply concerned that water has been privatised. The right to water is a basic human right and it is disturbing that the government has granted control over water management to private firms in several states. Again, many of the concession agreements are secret.
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At the same time, firms are using these agreements to claim tariff hikes on the basis of what they claim to be successful reduction of leakages (non-revenue water or NRW). There is no independent audit to verify such claims. If tariff hikes are refused, the government is often required to compensate these private firms. Why are these concession agreements being kept secret and why is there no independent audit verification of claims of NRW reduction?
A major revamp in the way the government finances health care is in progress. Consultants are being appointed to design a blueprint for the proposed health care financing mechanism. But the identity of the consultant has not yet been revealed (his identity has since been revealed), neither were the terms of reference disclosed. (note: the TOR has since been revealed.) Such lack of transparency is mind-boggling – especially when one considers that the new fund will handle billions of ringgit.
River privatisation
In Selangor, three major rivers of strategic importance to the state – Sungai Selangor, Sungai Kelang and Sungair Langat – are to be privatized in May to three firms. Under 30-year concessions, these three firms will manage a river each and ensure cleanliness. They will be required to repair riverbanks damaged by sand excavation and deepen the rivers to prevent overflowing and flooding. In return, they will be allowed to dredge the rivers for sand and to carry out 'controlled development projects' to generate revenue.
The government says it has already identified the three firms but their names have not yet been disclosed. There is a serious lack of transparency over the concession agreements. How are the concessionaires going to keep the rivers clean when the real sources of the pollution – industrial effluents, animal waste, sewage and rubbish – are not tackled? And what kind of 'controlled development projects' are they going to undertake?
And again, why is there no open tender? And why are our rivers, which are precious natural resources, being privatised in the first place?
Media freedom and national integrity
Media freedom is crucial in a democracy. This is to ensure an informed society and to allow citizens to make informed decisions on matters that affect their daily lives. Thus, easy access to information by members of society is vital.
Equally important, free and responsible media are crucial in the context of a society like ours where political leaders have expressed publicly their desire for good governance, transparency and public accountability.
The media and civil society must be more vigilant in monitoring possible occurrences of corruption within the government and the private sector. To do this, journalists should have enough room to exercise investigative journalism without fear or favour.
While we are fully aware of the importance of tempering media freedom with responsibility, we feel that the legal shackles – including the licensing provisions – that have restrained the media all this while must be dismantled. Thus, the Printing Presses and Publications Act (PPPA) must be repealed. In this regard, the Multimedia and Communications Act, which govern the broadcasting industry, must also be re-examined so that the illiberal elements in the law can be expunged.
The PPPA, as it stands now, has been responsible for the prevalence of a culture of fear and self-censorship among journalists. The immense power that the Internal Security Minister wields has also given birth to a dangerous trend of increasing concentration of media ownership in the hands of political parties and those close to the government. This stifles the diversity of viewpoints essential to a democracy.
The media monitoring that Charter 2000-Aliran has conducted so far shows that the climate of fear that prevails within the journalistic fraternity has encouraged self-censorship and sycophancy among certain journalists and editors. Such a climate is detrimental to media freedom and responsibility.
Moreover, the recent cases of the 'nude ear squats' scandal and the publication of the controversial caricatures of Prophet Muhammad have resulted in state interference in the media. The suspension or closure of a newspaper has a chilling effect on journalists and newspapers owners – which, in turn, spawns a culture of fear and censorship.
The Official Secrets Act also needs to be reviewed so that only information pertaining to security matters is protected from public scrutiny. Experience has shown that the Act, under which 'official secrets' have been vaguely and broadly defined, has been abused to protect misdeeds within the government.
It is in this light that we urge the government to enact a Freedom of Information Act to enable a free flow of information between the governing and the governed.
Over and above all these comments, we believe that the country should be guided by the principles of the Rukun Negara. Unfortunately, there is no real effort to put these principles into practice e.g. the supremacy of the constitution and the rule of law. While our comments have been directed mainly to the government because the kind of issues raised, we also think it is important to nurture a truly civil society founded on a bedrock of justice and peace, where no one is left out and suffers from poverty and deprivation. But for this to happen, it is not enough just to memorise the Rukun Negara. We must give flesh and blood to the lofty principles of the Rukun Negara and fill our people with its spirit.
We would like to believe that you will be able to translate all that you have heard today into action. It is our earnest hope that you will sincerely strive to realise this so that when your children think of fairness and integrity, they will think of you. Let me end this session by sharing this quotation from Albert Einstein: "The most important human endeavour is the striving for morality in our actions. Our inner balance, and even our very existence depends on it. Only morality in our actions can give beauty and dignity to our lives."
This is an edited version of Aliran's presentation to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Integrity at Dewan Sri Pinang, Penang on 27 February 2006. Aliran was represented by P. Ramakrishnan, Francis Loh, Mustafa K. Anuar, Anil Netto, Angeline Loh, Sarajun Hoda and Andrew Wong.
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The Girl With The Hungry Eyes (1995)
I'm going to keep this review short and to the point, mostly as the director/writer Jon Jacobs didn't with the film. It was based on a late 50s Fritz Langer short story, and somewhere in it is the basis of a pretty decent entry into the mid-90s supernatural goth-horror canon. Unfortunately, that gets crowded out due to either a lack of narrative focus or a need to hit the promised run time.
"Just a sec… I think you've got someone on you…"
Firstly though; the good stuff, because there are enough enthralling moments to keep you watching all the way through. Louise (Christina Fulton) is a 1920's model and hotel owner who kills herself because of betrayal by her photographer fiancé. Cut to the 90s, and The Tides hotel is now in a state of disrepair so brings her back to life. If she brings it blood to nourish/renovate it then she gets to live forever inside its rather plush, art-deco walls.
Fun Fact: This woman would do anything for love, but she won't do that.
Not only is a psychic-vampire in thrall to a hotel a pretty unique idea, but it's also exceptionally well done and quite spooky. There are a lot of mobile, disorientating shots through the hotel, and of Louise in the building, with strange audio and half-heard lines to give it the feel of something unnatural and other. Fans of 90s indie music videos will love these bits. On top of that, Christina Fulton does an amazing performance (and a fair amount of work, as she's credited "additional story and dialogue") as the vampire. She manages to be lost, powerful, composed, and in thrall to her inner demons all at the same time. She's easily the most complex character in the movie, but that isn't saying much.
Constipation: the hidden curse of vampire kind
Whilst the sequences of her communicating/communing with the hotel are good, it's her hunting on the streets of Miami which is the real show-stealer. Not only is there something joyful about her targeting highly abusive people, but the psychic link she has to them is used to devastating effect to both help her and to torment them. They all start as attempted assaults on her, and some people will find that distasteful, but it's also good schadenfreude once their blood starts flowing and she appears to be having the time of her un-life.
"Well I did my degree in bastardry, but I hope to get into assault and battery"
The big connection between these two parts is the camera work, which is incredible. Everything is low light, perfectly framed, and just has the absolute apex feel of the pre-millennial sensual-horror stretch of cinema. Whilst it's a low-tier movie, almost everything has the style and look of a high-budget music video. It's also got a determination to use either blue or brown filter on everything, but you can forgive that choice.
That's a good vampire shot.
What you will have trouble forgiving is the rest of the plot, as it's a whole bunch of people you actively won't like. First up is Carlos (Issac Turner), the most miserable photographer in history. We are introduced to him as he sulks about having to do a glamour shot with his beautiful and devoted girlfriend, and then we get to see him sulk after she wants to have crazy show sex with him. He then continues to sulk his way through the rest of the movie, hooking up with Louise despite them having no visible chemistry.
"Oh, the $10,000 I need to pay the goons. Yeah, shame about the color of the envelope"
.Amazingly enough, he's not the biggest arsehole we get to meet. There is a whole cadre of lowlifes and scumbags that he associates with (including the Mafia who control fashion brand advertising campaigns). All of these people are presented as selfish, grimy, and unlikable, which is not a great way to make people give a toss about them. The worse sin is that they are quite dull, and all the time focused on them is time you wish was spent on the interesting Louise. The pinnacle of this time-wasting is when Carlos asks a random person on the street what he thinks of a picture of Louise in a shop window, and we get a lengthy dissertation from the stranger on the art styles involved in the image we can hardly see.
"Oh, you better have turned the &%$£ing gas off!"
Were it not for the frustrating amounts of time pissed away on scenes that add nothing and characters you don't care about, this could have been a fantastic movie. But it's clear that the editor wasn't in charge of this production and that the cinematography team wanted a serious showreel. As said, you will keep watching because of some really interesting and intense moments, but they can't help save the film from the Trash pile. There's a 50-minute version of the same story done by Night Gallery, and that's a lot better. Then again it cheated by having Rod Serling involved, and he knew you couldn't pad out what wasn't there in a short story with 30% film-school whimsy and a lot of art-house boob shots.
Final Score at the 22nd July watch party: Trash 5, Treasure 0 at The Super Fortress Discord
"It was funny in parts, pretty on parts, some of the acting was good, but mainly trash and very soggy!"
"it is a better vampire film than certain other films that will not be named. The Pacing was fine. the lighting and camera work overall was good but the writing let it down in the end "
The Girl with the Hungry Eyes is available on Amazon Prime and in a variety of other places. So is the Night Gallery version, and it's better.
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I recently read about a neat trick regarding overloading of lambda expressions in C++ in a blog post by Dave Abrahams here. This technique was originally described by Mathias Gaunard. I want to do a short post about it here so I don't forget it.
In C++11, it is possible to overload lambda expressions by creating a helper function object class that inherits from the function objects the compiler generates for the lambda expressions and then pulling in the lambda expressions' operator() via using declarations.
The overload function in this example returns a function object called overload_set that inherits from the two function objects created by the compiler for the two lambda expressions passed to it. Note that you don't necessarily have to use lambda expressions. Any function object class that exposes an operator() can be used.
The two operator() are then pulled into the overload_set class via a using declaration. So client code now sees a function object class that provides two operator(), in this case, one that has no arguments and one that has an integer argument. When calling through the function object regular function overloading comes into play and the compiler chooses the correct function to call depending on the supplied arguments.
Here's a more general implementation of the technique described above using variadic templates. If you're not yet familiar with C++11 variadic templates, the Wikipedia page on the subject is pretty good.
This is quite a neat trick, even though admittedly it probably won't be useful very often. It might come in handy for certain generic algorithms, for example to implement compile-time double dispatch.


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Located only 25 minutes by car from the city of Ioannina, it's a must-see for people interested in ancient Greek history and archeological sites! In the summer months you can enjoy a concert or theatrical performance in the beatifull ancient theater.
We were with a painting group and arrived early in the day. Few people there that early. Ampitheator was impressive , partially reconstructed.not much left of any other buildings except there foundations.More people arrived later but was never crowded. Would go again.
The Dodoni archeological site harbours an amazing ancient theatre that has been painstakingly restored. Other than this, one can see the ruins of the ancient sanctuary dedicated to Zeus. Archeologists are still at work on the site.
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Many are grieving the loss of James Krueger, who passed away peacefully on June 3 after a long illness. A North Side resident for more than 30 years, Jim belonged to the Rodeo Riders Social club—first as a maverick and then as an elected president.
Jim was an avid reader and an aspiring writer. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Roosevelt University. To pay the bills, he became a teacher; however, finding that teaching wasn't his passion, he moved on to find a position as a case worker for the Social Security department and remained there until he retired. Never giving up his dream, he continued to write and submit his stories in his spare time.
Jim and his life partner, Rod Baker, shared their lives and love together for more than 30+ years. They enjoyed the beauty in everything, whether they were traveling to exotic places, collecting rare and unusual art, or giving love and attention to their feline companions. Together, they created an amazing backyard paradise that they were so proud of—full of flowers and trees, and unlike any other in the city.
Once sons of the Windy City, they now travel together in the wind. Who knows where it will take them?
Jim was preceded in death by Rodney Baker; his father, James Krueger; and his brother, Richard Krueger. He is survived by his mother, Betty Borske; sister, Barbara ( John ) Brunner; brother, David ( Linda ) Kruger, and sister-in-law, Jane VaNoss; and many nieces and nephews.
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package com.orientechnologies.common.collection;

public class OMVRBTreeEntryMemory<K, V> extends OMVRBTreeEntry<K, V> {
	protected OMVRBTreeEntryMemory<K, V>	left	= null;
	protected OMVRBTreeEntryMemory<K, V>	right	= null;
	protected OMVRBTreeEntryMemory<K, V>	parent;

	/**
	 * Constructor called on unmarshalling.
	 *
	 */
	protected OMVRBTreeEntryMemory(final OMVRBTree<K, V> iTree) {
		super(iTree);
	}

	/**
	 * Make a new cell with given key, value, and parent, and with <tt>null</tt> child links, and BLACK color.
	 */
	protected OMVRBTreeEntryMemory(final OMVRBTree<K, V> iTree, final K iKey, final V iValue, final OMVRBTreeEntryMemory<K, V> iParent) {
		super(iTree, iKey, iValue, iParent);
	}

	/**
	 * Copy values from the parent node.
	 *
	 * @param iParent
	 * @param iPosition
	 * @param iLeft
	 */
	protected OMVRBTreeEntryMemory(final OMVRBTreeEntry<K, V> iParent, final int iPosition) {
		super(iParent, iPosition);
		setParent(iParent);
	}

	@Override
	public void setLeft(final OMVRBTreeEntry<K, V> left) {
		this.left = (OMVRBTreeEntryMemory<K, V>) left;
		if (left != null && left.getParent() != this)
			left.setParent(this);
	}

	@Override
	public OMVRBTreeEntry<K, V> getLeft() {
		return left;
	}

	@Override
	public OMVRBTreeEntry<K, V> setRight(final OMVRBTreeEntry<K, V> right) {
		this.right = (OMVRBTreeEntryMemory<K, V>) right;
		if (right != null && right.getParent() != this)
			right.setParent(this);

		return right;
	}

	@Override
	public OMVRBTreeEntry<K, V> getRight() {
		return right;
	}

	@Override
	public OMVRBTreeEntry<K, V> setParent(final OMVRBTreeEntry<K, V> parent) {
		this.parent = (OMVRBTreeEntryMemory<K, V>) parent;
		return parent;
	}

	@Override
	public OMVRBTreeEntry<K, V> getParent() {
		return parent;
	}

	/**
	 * Returns the successor of the current Entry only by traversing the memory, or null if no such.
	 */
	@Override
	public OMVRBTreeEntryMemory<K, V> getNextInMemory() {
		OMVRBTreeEntryMemory<K, V> t = this;
		OMVRBTreeEntryMemory<K, V> p = null;

		if (t.right != null) {
			p = t.right;
			while (p.left != null)
				p = p.left;
		} else {
			p = t.parent;
			while (p != null && t == p.right) {
				t = p;
				p = p.parent;
			}
		}

		return p;
	}

	@Override
	protected OMVRBTreeEntry<K, V> getLeftInMemory() {
		return left;
	}

	@Override
	protected OMVRBTreeEntry<K, V> getParentInMemory() {
		return parent;
	}

	@Override
	protected OMVRBTreeEntry<K, V> getRightInMemory() {
		return right;
	}
}


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Q: "Multy-storey span" that wraps like usual text I tried to shrink down my very complex problem to the following test scenario:  I have "two storey spans" with two levels on top of each other.  On the "ground level", there is a sequence of sub-spans.  In the "cellar", there are single spans (I call them labels here) that need to stay left-aligned with the first sub-span of the sequence of sub-spans on the "ground level".
Multiple of such multy-storey spans shall follow upon each other with their ground floor and cellar aligning (imagine you were coupling double-decker train cars).  Each multi-storey span should be wrappable if it's too long to fit into one line.  It should look like this ([] encloses sub-spans, the big multi-story spans are divided by |):
[First] [span].  |  [This] [long] [span] [should] [start] [on] [the] [same]
[A label]        |  [This is a long label]

[line] [as] [the] [short] [preceding] [one] [if] [there] [is] [enough] [space.]

[Likewise,] [the] [following] [span] [should] [start] [on] [the] [same] [line]

[as] [this] [one] [if] [space] [allows.]  |  [Another] [span]  |
                                          |  [Another label]   |

[Yet] [another] [span]                                   |  [A] [final] [span]
[A label that's longer than the "ground level" content]  |  [A final label]

This is the closest I got to a solution (see result on JS Bin):
<!DOCTYPE html>

    <title>JS Bin</title>

        FirstA label
        span.
        A label

        ThisThis is a long label
        long
        span
        should
        start
        on
        the
        same
        line
        as
        the
        short
        preceding
        one
        if
        there
        is
        enough
        space.
        Likewise,
        the
        following
        span
        should
        start
        on
        the
        same
        line
        if
        space
        allows.
        This is a long label

        AnotherAnother label
        span
        Another label

        YetA label that's longer than the "ground level" content
        another
        span
        A label that's longer than the "ground level" content

        AA final label
        final
        span
        A final label

The remaining problem is: There are always line-wraps before a multi-storey span that is too long to fit on one line.  In my example, the span that's too long is the second one.  In the ASCII example, the first short span (saying "First span.") is followed by the very long span on the same line.  This is not the case in the HTML example.  Rather than filling the first line before wrapping, the very long span starts on the second line, which it shouldn't.
Any suggestions how to achieve the desired result?

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When a loved one dies, it's a difficult and delicate time all round. Emotions are high, and people are not always in a great place to think or function at their best. It's too raw. The funeral is a legal necessity that often passes in a blur of sadness, of shock. Depending on the type of service, friends and family may even come away feeling that justice somehow hasn't been done to the life and spirit of the deceased.
In recent years we have seen a great increase in celebrations of lives lived, in addition to the funeral service. They differ in crucial ways. Funerals are sad places, where people dress in mourning and the atmosphere is overwhelmingly of loss, of grief. The celebration is precisely that: a celebration of the life of the deceased, undertaken by those who knew them best. There may be food and drink and music, there will definitely be laughter and some sadness, which is as it should be. It can be held in a place that had meaning in their life, and there are no limits on timing. It can be weeks, months or years later. It can even be a recurring event, a private anniversary on a significant day.
There is a sadness at its core, transformed into an indestructible thing of beauty by the energy of the gathering.
The life celebration reminds me, in an odd way, of a pearl. There is a sadness at its core, transformed into an indestructible thing of beauty by the energy of the gathering. In the layering of their stories and memories, and with tales told from all directions about the deceased, a community is created, and with that, perhaps, a greater understanding of the life of the person than any single individual, alone, could have had.
Many people have found celebrations of life to be helpful in coming to terms with the death of a loved one. Working with an officiant can remove the burden of organization from the shoulders of the bereaved. We can assist in the creation of a program for the event, contacting friends and family members who would like to speak, or read. Essentially, we act as facilitators, leaving the space free for those who knew and loved the deceased to come together and honour their memories.
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Use Rosemary crushed instead of the regular dried. It's faster and easier to mix with the rest of the ingredients.
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According to a personal injury lawsuit, that comment, allegedly uttered by pop star Gwen Stefani, set off a stampede as countless starstruck fans rushed the stage. An attempt to retract it and have fans return to their seats came too late, as the pandemonium from the unanticipated open invitation caused security efforts to fail, according to the plaintiff's lawsuit.
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The Ultimate Guide of Things To do In Cappadocia
by Richard Collett | Oct 7, 2018 | SURVIVAL GUIDES, Turkey | 0 comments
The unreal, lunar-like landscapes of Cappadocia have fast gone from being a wilderness in Central Anatolia to one of Turkey's fastest growing tourist attractions. The ever-growing popularity is down to the surreal scenery, the ancient history, the underground cities, the epic hiking and the beautiful balloon flights that the region has become renowned for.
To help you to make the most of your trip to Cappadocia, and to help you to get even just a little bit off the beaten track while you are there, I put together this ultimate guide on the best things to do in Cappadocia. The first step is to obtain your Turkey visa here and after that, it's time to decide which hikes are for you, if a hot air balloon flight is really worth all that cash – trust me, it is – and where the best place to base yourself in Cappadocia will be.
Read on, for my ultimate guide of things to do in Cappadocia.
Things to do in Cappadocia
Cappadocia is a vast region, encompassing not just one town or city – there is actually no individual community, named Cappadocia – and there is a lot to see in the area. Most travellers will choose to base themselves in the town of Goreme, where you can find the pick of the restaurants, hotels and from where you can easily access all of the things to do in Cappadocia that I've listed below, many of which are even in walking distance.
Here are the best thing to do in Cappadocia.
1. Hot Air Balloon at Sunrise
Okay, so you've probably seen all those Instagram accounts that have been posting beautiful pictures of a landscape filled with hot air balloons stretching for as far as the eye can see over the last few years. That's Cappadocia, and truly, taking a hot air balloon ride at sunrise is one of the most awe-inspiring things to do in Cappadocia.
It's an early start, and it's not cheap. Prices start from a minimum of 150 Euros per person depending on the company you use. I went with Butterfly Balloons, one of the top players in the game here. The fairly hefty expenditure is totally worth it though, as you are taken over the incredible, surreal landscape and will see first hand why Cappadocia has become a top spot on the Turkish tourist trail as the sun rises and you are surrounded by other balloons.
When you land, you even get a glass of champagne. What more could you want?
2. Goreme Open Air Museum
If you are short on time in Cappadocia, then the one place that you need to make sure that you visit is the Goreme Open Air Museum. Although the museum can be busy, as it's within walking distance of the main tourist hub of Goreme, it's the best place to start to get a feel for what Cappadocia is really all about.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site contains some of the world's oldest Christian churches, as for centuries, Cappadocia and the soft rock found here was perfect for carving out hideouts in the mountains for those looking to escape persecution. The Goreme Open Air Museum contains some of the best-preserved cave churches in the area, and it's an excellent place to spend a few hours wandering around. Get here early though, to avoid the bus tours that inevitably roll in at some point.
3. Zelve Open Air Museum
If you are looking for something a bit more of the beaten path, then head to the Zelve Open Air Museum. Although it's close to the main Goreme Museum mentioned above, you will find it's substantially quieter, but equally as historic and spectacular. The museum houses the vast and well-preserved remains of what was once one of Cappadocia's largest cave-dwelling communities. People even lived here until as late as the 1950's.
There is a lot to explore, as the museum covers an area that expands through three separate valleys, meaning you can easily turn this into a day of hiking through abandoned caves and hidden churches. Most of the Christians that lived here left when Turkey and Greece had a huge population exchange in the 1920's, after World War I.
4. The Three Beauties
The Three Beauties are just a bunch of rocks, but what makes them unique from the many other rocks that you will see wherever you look in Cappadocia, is that these three rocks are shaped like three maidens. The rocks gaze hauntingly out over the surrounding landscape and are found next to the town of Urgup.
Local legend has it that three unfortunate sisters decided to run away from home, to meet their lovers in a nearby village, but for this act, they were turned into stone and immortalised into the rocks of Cappadocia.
5. Explore the Underground Cities
Remote, wild and seemingly inhospitable, Cappadocia has always been the realm of persecuted people and minorities attempting to hide away from the world. The rock is soft enough to be carved easily into dwellings and underground you will even find entire cities that were built completely out of sight. It's absolutely phenomenal, and archaeologists aren't even sure how many of these underground labyrinths are still waiting to be discovered.
The two underground cities that are open to visitors are Derinkuyu Underground City and Kaymakli Underground City. Both were built underneath the villages on the surface, as places to escape to in times of trouble or invasion, and they were so well hidden they weren't rediscovered again until the 20th century.
Derinkuyu is at least 18 levels deep, stretching far underground, and there elaborate defences, hidden tunnels and entire underground houses, stables and cooking areas. It's an extraordinary feat of engineering, and it's a strange experience to walk through the darkened caverns far below ground.
Kaymakli isn't as deep or as extensive as Derinkuyu, but it is equally as impressive to walk underground through. Here there are 8 floors that have been found, and amongst the rooms and stables, they even built an underground winery!
6. Uchisar Castle
Uchisar Castle is one of the most impressive historical structures to be found in Cappadocia. You will see the prominent peak that the castle is built around from miles away because this is one of the highest points in the area. It's actually a huge piece of volcanic rock, and for centuries, the locals of the region dug tunnels and fortified the peak. You can get to the top, for incredible views over Cappadocia.
7. Mustafapasha
The town of Mustafapasha was, until the Greek-Turkish population exchanges, known by the name of Sinasos. When the Greeks were forced out though, the name was changed and the town was repopulated. It's an interesting place to visit, as you can very much see the Greek architecture, churches and religious symbols and even fading Greek national colours across the town.
8. Pigeon Valley
Cappadocia is famed for its fairytale chimneys and beautiful hiking valleys. Pigeon Valley is one of the most popular of the many hiking routes that take you through the spectacular rocks and landscapes of this unreal world, and it makes for an easy walk that's found close to Goreme. The whole route takes you through the valley and ends up in nearby Uchisar if you hike from Goreme. The valley gets its name from the fact that there are hundreds, if not thousands of little pigeon coops built into the rock, as locals would keep the birds to collect their droppings for use as fertilizer.
9. Love Valley
Love Valley makes for another great hiking trip, and this route takes you past strangely shaped rocks and monoliths, that are distinctly phallic in shape – hence the name, Love Valley. The valley is easily accessible from Goreme and makes for a gentle few hours of strolling.
10. Rose Valley
If you carry on from Love Valley, rather than returning to Goreme, then you will reach Rose Valley – also known as Red Valley. This is a bit of a tougher hike, as there are steeper, and rockier sections to traverse, but it makes for a beautiful scene. There are plenty of hidden caves and old churches to explore as you make your way through the valley.
11. Dervent Valley
Dervent Valley is one of the shorter valleys in the Cappadocia region, but its found right on the outskirts of Goreme, making it very accessible. Dervent means Imagination in English because here the many different rocks that have been eroded by the weather over time form many distinct shapes, including the famous Camel outcrop.
12. Ihlara Valley
Hiking the Ihlara Valley makes for a great day out in Cappadocia. The valley is different from the others you may have hiked, as whereas much of the rest of the land appears barren and lifeless, this is a green and verdant place, fed by the local river which runs through here. You can hike from village to village and enjoy the wonderful outdoors.
13. Soganli Valley
The Soganli Valley is a real off the beaten track valley to explore when visiting Cappadocia. Unlike the busier hikes through say Pigeon or Love Valley, this one is quiet, secluded and out of the way. You will need to arrange transport, or a tour here, though but it's worth it. The valley stretches for some 16 miles, but you can see the best sections in a few hours, and spend your time wandering through old cave dwellings and ancient Christian churches which are full of frescoes in various states of disrepair. The highlight is the abandoned village of Soganli, where you can see the remains of the old houses where people lived for centuries before being moved out by the authorities to new areas.
14. Horse Treks
A great way to experience the valleys and moon-like scenery of Cappadocia is to take a horse riding trek through the landscapes. Many companies in the area offer trips on horseback, stretching from just an hour or so to full day treks through some off the beaten path locations.
15. ATV Touring
If horse riding isn't quite for you though, then another great way to explore more of Cappadocia than you ever could on foot, and a way to get much further off the beaten path, is to join an off-road ATV tour through the valleys. Many of these set out in the late afternoon, taking you to perfect, hard to reach sunset spots where you can really enjoy the landscapes.
16. Enjoy a Turkish Bath
The Turkish Bath is a time honoured tradition in the country, and in Goreme, you will find a few options where you can relax and chill out while immersing yourself in the culture. Have a scrub, have a massage and enjoy yourself after a hard day of hiking or sightseeing
Locations of the Best Things to do in Cappadocia
Where to Stay in Cappadocia
Cappadocia is a sprawling region, and it can be a bit daunting deciding where to base yourself. The main towns for tourism, with the best facilities and accessibility to attractions, are Goreme and Urgup, while the towns of Uchisar and Ortahisar are a bit more off the beaten track and a lot quieter.
Here's my rundown of where to stay in Cappadocia.
1. Goreme
Goreme has become the main tourist town in Cappadocia because it's excellently located, close to all the major attractions and has a wealth of great eateries and accommodation. There are plenty of hotel options in Goreme, and this is the place to stay if you are on a budget, as there are some great backpacker cave hostels and mid-range boutique guesthouses.
Most of the tour companies are based here these days, and the local bus station can easily transfer you to connecting long-distance transport in the nearby cities, or to the airport too.
2. Urgup
Urgup is the town by The Three Beauties, and it's the original hub of tourism in the Cappadocia region. You will see why, as it's a beautiful, charming place, where cave hotels and restaurants tumble along the mountainside. It can be a good place to stay, although most of the hotels here are now more upmarket, and very boutiquey, and consequently, attract a heftier price tag. There are good restaurants and an interesting museum.
3. Uchisar
Uchisar is the site of the impressive Uchisar Castle, a must visit sight in Cappadocia. It's a small town and is usually seen as more of a day trip by visitor's to the region, but there are a few accommodation options and restaurants, and it makes for an interesting alternative to the more popular towns.
4. Ortahisar
Ortahisar is very much off the beaten track, and very much secluded. I'd recommend staying in this charming, peaceful town if you enjoy a quiet atmosphere and don't plan on doing much at all. There are limited accommodation options, and few eateries, but you can easily get down the road to Goreme anyway from Ortahisar.
5. Kayseri
Kayseri is the largest city within easy reach of the Cappadocia region, and many travellers will find themselves arriving or departing from here, either from the main airport or the large bus terminal. While many people don't hang around, it may be a good spot to spend the night if you have an early departure or late arrival, or simply to enjoy life in an offbeat Turkish city.
6. Nevsehir
Nevsehir is another large city, located close to the tourist hubs of Goreme and Urgup. While there's not a huge amount to see here either, it may make a good place to stay, particularly if you are heading overland to the west coast after your stay in Cappadocia, as there are good connections from the city.
7. Stay in a Cave!
When in Cappadocia, it's imperative that you stay in a cave. Many of the hotels, hostels and guesthouses are built from the old cave dwellings that were used in the towns for centuries. Some are absolutely luxurious, retaining the unique historic nature of the dwellings while offering upmarket comforts, while the backpacker ones are decidedly more rustic, but equally as atmospheric.
Locations of the Best Places to Stay in Cappadocia
How to Travel to Cappadocia
Cappadocia is a fairly remote destination when it comes to travelling around Turkey. That doesn't mean that it isn't easy to get to, it just means that unless you fly, it will take you a long time to actually get here.
Cappadocia is found in Central Anatolia, pretty much right in the middle of the country. The largest cities and transport hubs nearby are Nevsehir and Kayseri, where you can fly in on the regular scheduled flights from around Turkey. There are frequent connections from abroad with Turkish Airlines, although you will need to change in Istanbul. Return flights from Istanbul can be expensive during peak season, due to high demand, so book in advance. At the airport, you will find plenty of shuttle buses travelling directly to Goreme or Urgup, a journey of around one hour.
If you are travelling overland, then there are many different options. From Istanbul, the night bus takes around 12 hours but is relatively inexpensive. These will arrive at the huge bus terminal in Kayseri, where you can quickly switch to a minibus to either Goreme or Urgup. Many companies will even include this transfer in the price. The other way, from Goreme or Urgup, the bus companies put on shuttles to Kayseri, where you then change. From Kayseri, you can travel almost anywhere else in the country overland.
There is also a bus terminal at Nevsehir, where you can find many buses heading west, towards Turkey's popular coastline.
How to Travel Around Cappadocia
Unfortunately, because of the spread out nature of Cappadocia, there is very little in the way of local, public transport around the region. If you are based in Goreme, then getting to the major hiking valleys and to nearby towns isn't so difficult, as everything can realistically be walked.
If you aren't into hiking though, then you are best to arrange a private car or to join one of the many tours that take in the area. The different companies offer very similar packages and have even divided the area up into three major sections, which are sold across the board as the Red, Green and Blue tour, meaning you can conveniently book onto the separate tours on different days to get a very good, broad-ranging taste of Cappadocia.
Many taxis offer rides between the major towns, and you could potentially even hitchhike quite easily if you fancied.
When to Visit Cappadocia
Peak season in Cappadocia is between April and June when the weather is hot and conditions for hiking and balloon flights are great. The shoulder seasons though can still be a great time to visit, as it's quieter and cheaper. Winter, however, can be a bad time, as it can get incredibly cold in Cappadocia, and you may find many of the hotels and tour companies have closed for the season, while balloon flights can be grounded due to high winds.
What to Eat in Cappadocia
There are a great many restaurants in Cappadocia, and many new ones popping up constantly, so rather than suggesting the best places to eat out during your stay, I thought I would suggest a few great dishes to try. While you can get many of these all over the country, a few, such as the Clay Pot Kebab, are particularly unique to Anatolia. Here were my favourite Turkish dishes in Cappadocia.
Start the day with a hefty but surprisingly healthy Turkish Breakfast. The array of small dishes served up will include everything from bread and yoghurt to cheese, tomatoes and cucumbers. And of course, a healthy dose of strong, Turkish Coffee, which is never for the faint of heart.
Clay Pot Kebab
The Clay Pot Kebab – which is actually called the Testi Kebab – is a very unique, Anatolian dish, and Cappadocia is the place to try it. The lamb is slow cooked in a clay pot for hours, and when it's time to serve it up, the waiter will quite literally smash the clay pot open before pouring the contents onto your plate. It's a wonderfully tender and delicious dish.
Gozleme
Gozleme is a Turkish staple, and one of my favourite snacks or light meals to eat when I'm in the country. It's basically a pancake, and it's cooked with a savoury twist that includes vegetables, meat and cheese.
Iskender
Iskender is the pinnacle of all Kebabs in my humble opinion. Take chicken or beef kebab meat and cover it in a delicious tomato sauce, serve it up on a piece of flatbread with creamy yoghurt to accompany it. Iskender means Alexander, and it's named for the creator of the dish itself.
Pide is essentially Turkish Pizza. It's a long, thin piece of dough covered in all sorts of great toppings and a hefty helping of cheese too.
You can find Borek all over Turkey and even the Balkans and this delicious pastry is the perfect breakfast or snack, and great to take on hiking trips. The long, thin parcels of pastry are filled with cheese or meat or vegetables or all three.
Where to Travel to Next from Cappadocia
Cappadocia may seem fairly remote and far removed from much of the rest of Turkey, but actually, there are plenty of options if you are looking to turn your stay here into a broader travel itinerary. If you look to the east, then there are many fantastic, off the beaten path destinations that you can travel to.
I personally carried on to the incredible, ancient, giant heads of Mount Nemrut. Built by a king on top of a huge mound, it's a strange but unique sight to see.
From Mount Nemrut, I travelled further east towards the amusingly named city of Batman, where I visited the town of Hasankeyf, a spectacular and historic place that may soon be underwater.
From Batman, I then went to the far eastern provinces, where I explored Lake Van and then visited the ruins of the city of Ani, which was once the kingdom of an ancient Armenian empire.
There are plenty of other options too and don't be put off by how far away things may seem to be, the Turkish transport system is very reliable and there are a lot of magnificent locations that have yet to be become anywhere near as busy and touristy as Cappadocia.
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