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When does a country cross that divide from being a democracy to being ... something else? http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,70944-0.html?tw=rss.index

And once people lose their trust in government, how do they get it back?

Conflux feast menu

The final menu has been approved. I originally proposed a full 14th century menu, but it just wasn't feasible, so some compromises have been made. Lots of people have been asking about it, so I am posting it here. Any question I can answer, I will. Any I can't answer I will resort to masterful use of fudge. For the record, there is *no* fudge on the menu for Conflux.

1.
Spiced Mushrooms
Fenkel in Soppes
Salads
Smoked Salmon
Selection of Cheeses
Bread & Butter

2.
Frumenty
Rice
Fried Beans
Carrots
Roast Beef with Garlic & Pepper Sauce
Chicken with Orange Sauce
Leek Soup
Bread & Butter

3.
Selection of Cheese & Nuts
Daryoles
Pomesmoille
Sugared Almonds
Hypocras