World Conflicts — Turkey

World Conflicts — Turkey

• 5 Facts About the 4th of July

  

  1. Two Founding Fathers Have Died on this DayPresidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on July 4, 1826. The Founding Fathers were instrumental in... Read more

  The 04 july 2013 by   Real Talk
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• "América": A Fourth-of-July Poem by Richard Blanco

  

  For Independence Day, the Academy of American Poets has selected as its poem of the day, which is emailed to those on the poem-a-day mailing list of the... Read more

  The 04 july 2013 by   William Lindsey
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• "Denial Ain't Just a River in Egypt": Mark Twain

  Sorry about the title - actually, I'm not that sorry because I thinks it's a corker! I was cheating by looking for a suitabley learned quotation with which to... Read more

  The 04 july 2013 by   Davidduff
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• Morsi Out, Military In, Can Democracy Slip Too In Egypt

  

  When Mubarak was ousted in Spring 2011 I concluded following scenario in my article Days of Rage on the Arab street : ”Egypt’s society is diverse enough to... Read more

  The 04 july 2013 by   Arirusila
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• Topkapi Palace

  

  image credit The Topkapi Palace is a large palace in Istanbul, Turkey, that was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years... Read more

  The 03 july 2013 by   Gerard
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• Apple Trademarks “iWatch” in Russia

  

  Apple, which has been without a new product since 2011, has applied for trademark status on the new “iWatch” product in Russia, Japan, Chile, Colombia, Mexico,... Read more

  The 03 july 2013 by   Mendeleyeev
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• To Improve Its Intelligence, Apple’s Siri May Need a Human Touch

  

  In a recent study by Butler University, Apple’s iOS personal assistant Siri  scored only 16.3 on an intelligence index out of 100 and ranked below Bing, ... Read more

  The 02 july 2013 by   Palmgear
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• Schwartz’s Deli Paris: People Wait 30 Minutes to Eat This?

  

  Anthony's Restaurant Rating: 74/100 XWelcoming:8/10 Menu Choices: 7/10 Food Presentation: 7/10 Food Temperature: 8/10 Food Taste: 12/20 ... Read more

  The 02 july 2013 by   Nogarlicnoonions
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• Basic Ultimate Sunday Gravy 101

  

  I like Saturday nights the best in the summer. I get the The Nudge for the whole day, we plan a nice meal after all the yard and house projects are completed an... Read more

  The 02 july 2013 by   Wishuponadish
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• Black Sea Twilight - Domnica Radulescu

  

  Title: Black Sea TwilightAuthor: Domnica RadulescuPublisher: DoubledayRelease date: 2010Pages: 330 * He had come to me in unrecognizable shape, a stranger, a ma... Read more

  The 01 july 2013 by   Laraemilie
  

• Luci Zoe - Fear Less, Love More

  

  I am so happy to be able to continue this interview series with the very gifted Luci Zoe. Although Luci does use apps to process her work, her images have a... Read more

  The 01 july 2013 by   Art Of Mob
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• Retired Admiral Blows Whistle on Benghazi Failed Kidnapping

  

  A lot has been said and written, but this promises to break the case wide open! By Doc Vega There have been many theories and accusations about the Benghazi... Read more

  The 01 july 2013 by   Susanduclos
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• Visiting The Grand Bazaar

  

  **Seeing all that has been happening in Turkey, I was reminded that I should finish writing about our wonderful experience in Istanbul last September. Read more

  The 01 july 2013 by   Thenigottothinking
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• Barack Obama: Foreign Policy Disaster

  

  Just a short two years after President Obama stepped into Egypt’s political theater supporting the ousting of Hosni Mubarak, his choice for President of Egypt i... Read more

  The 01 july 2013 by   Ingrafted
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• Chicken Savoyarde

  

  This is actually something which I cooked a few weeks back but held off showing you because it seemed like too many chicken recipes in a row! (Not that you can... Read more

  The 01 july 2013 by   Mariealicerayner
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• Apologising For The Balfour Declaration

  geoffffWe should take a special interest in a pending centenary I suggest because some others are taking an interest in another centenary almost to the day and... Read more

  The 30 june 2013 by   Mikelumish
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• Gluten Free Menu Plan: June 30-July 6, 2013

  

  Well we made it! I told you the end of June would sneak up on us and here we are. Summer is in full swing and with the Fourth of July holiday falling midweek,... Read more

  The 30 june 2013 by   Calvin Eaton
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• Pan Pacific Manila’s Pool Pairings at My Pool

  

  Manila, Philippines, 18 June, 2013 – Take a leisurely dip and enjoy the lushness of landscaped tropical garden at My Pool as Pan Pacific Manila introduces the... Read more

  The 29 june 2013 by   Ophine
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• Scientists Plan to Harvest Algae With Ultrasound

  

  Harvesting algae (Credit: Eugene Zelenko, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:EugeneZelenko)Approximately 7,000 tons of microalgae are grown and used annuall... Read more

  The 28 june 2013 by   Dailyfusion
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• Goodbye, Miami

  

  By century’s end, rising sea levels will turn the nation’s urban fantasyland into an American Atlantis. But long before the city is completely underwater,... Read more

  The 28 june 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Shopping the Stash

  

  I know we all wish that we had an unlimited supply of money in order to keep up with every new product release in the beauty world, but sometimes you just need... Read more

  The 28 june 2013 by   Behindtheseclosedeyes
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• Go Red, White and Blue with Kenny's Blue Cheese Potato Salad {Recipe}

  

  Food Fridays: One of the great things about my job is that I get to work with some pretty amazing chefs and restaurants. This means most the time I've gotten... Read more

  The 28 june 2013 by   Arredmon
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• The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: a Year of East Bay Running

  

  I think, therefore I am. - René DescartesWhat could be good-er than a sunset view of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Berkeley Marina? Read more

  The 28 june 2013 by   Sohaskey
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• Pressed Picnic Sarnies

  

  I just adore Boursin cheese. It's a soft and creamy cheese which is spreadable and comes in lots of delicious flavours. I am partial to the Black Peppercorn... Read more

  The 28 june 2013 by   Mariealicerayner
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• Book News: Taksim Book Club, Teen-age Memoir – New Yorker (blog)

  

  See on Scoop.it – Shadows Flames Book Net phoenixwriter.spruz.com New Yorker (blog) Book News: Taksim Book Club, Teen-age Memoir New Yorker (blog) The... Read more

  The 27 june 2013 by   Phoenixwriter
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• Oh the Places We Would Go

  

  Before I get into the list, I want to note some of these would be fun with the kids and others not so much just yet.  If money truly were no object though,... Read more

  The 27 june 2013 by   Mamamelch
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• The Original Star-Crossed Lovers

  

  By Supriya Savkoor Long before Romeo and Juliet, there was Laila and Majnu, the ultimate star-crossed lovers who generations of Middle Eastern, Asian, and... Read more

  The 26 june 2013 by   Noveladventurers
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• On Syria, from Antioch

  

  Arab Spring or Tornado?Editorial by His Eminence Metropolitan Philip of the Antiochian Orthodox Church, from the June 2013 issue of The Word:Since the... Read more

  The 26 june 2013 by   Mendeleyeev
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• Turkish Media

  

  By Leon J WilliamsWhen I mention the Kurdistan Freedom Falcons/Teyrêbazên Azadiya Kurdistan (TAK) to Turkish people living in Turkey they seem to have never... Read more

  The 25 june 2013 by   Aca The Underground
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• Think Tanks in Belarus

  

  Maksim Karliuk is a CIPE-Atlas Corps Think Tank LINKS Fellow serving at the Cato Institute.The recently published report by the NED’s International Forum for... Read more

  The 24 june 2013 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
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• Mega Meal Monday - Easy Pot Pie

  

  It's another start to another week. What's cooking? Well, the leftovers from our Thanksgiving in July! We made two Pot Pies - one to cook and eat that night... Read more

  The 24 june 2013 by   Upatdawn
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• Chocolate Yule Log – Christmas in June!

  

  Do not adjust your screen, you did read it correctly! A very good friend of mine recently compiled a list of thirty things she’d like to do before she turns 30... Read more

  The 23 june 2013 by   Bakearama
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• Toddlers & Tiaras: When I Grow Up I Wanna Be A Pilot Or A Nurse…Or Just Throw...

  

  Puhleez. Aside from all the F Bombs and disorganization, if Heather had sat on that Mom I totally could have taken her downtown. The Hell? Now my toothpaste is... Read more

  The 23 june 2013 by   Danthatscool
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• Weekly Wrap Up: Thanksgiving in June?

  

  Thanksgiving in June? Sure! Why not!!! Why should we only have an all out celebration of 'thanks' and turkey leftovers once a year? Read more

  The 22 june 2013 by   Upatdawn
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• Rhythm

  

  Five Minute Friday: Prompt is: Rhythm Start: Rhythm, isn’t something that has to be musical or something that has to be had. It’s part of every day life. Read more

  The 22 june 2013 by   Leah-Jlynn
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• So-Called Nuclear Renaissance Never Leaves the Ground

  

  by Mandy Hancock / Cleanenergy.orgDespite much fanfare about the so-called nuclear “renaissance” over the past several years, not much has actually materialized. Read more

  The 21 june 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• President Lucifer’s New Special Forces

  

  America’s tax dollars at work WND EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: SYRIAN ‘REBELS’ BEHEAD MAN, EXECUTE 2 WOMEN Obama supporting radical Islamic terrorists in conflict Published... Read more

  The 21 june 2013 by   Eowyn
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• Another Quick Travel News Update

  As most of you know by now, I'm on the internet pretty much all day looking at news stories. So, naturally, I see a lot of intriguing travel stories. Read more

  The 21 june 2013 by   Travelersmind
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• Are the Tables Starting to Turn? | A View from Around the World

  

  By Leon J WilliamsA look at the news from around the world shows a clear sign, the people have had enough!The people are fed up of having their lives dictated t... Read more

  The 21 june 2013 by   Aca The Underground
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• The Illusion Of US Economic Recovery Fades, Stock Market Comes Unglued

  

  By Susan Duclos Consider this analogy before reading the excerpted quotes from a Washington Post article explaining why stock markets are "freaking out. Read more

  The 21 june 2013 by   Susanduclos
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• Whatever Happened To…Senegal’s 2002 World Cup Squad?

  

  When Senegal qualified for the 2002 World Cup, they were drawn in Group A with Denmark, defending champions France, and Uruguay. No one expected Senegal to do... Read more

  The 21 june 2013 by   Stizzard
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• Making an ABOUT ME Video is Like Standing Buck-naked in Front of Your...

  

  And you think I joke. Having an online life has never been dull.*  I type the words into the blog.  Why did I make that sound simple? NOT.*  They somehow hit th... Read more

  The 21 june 2013 by   Lynne
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• Turkish Football Weekly: It All Sounds Foreign To Me

  

  This week on Turkish Football Weekly, Jeremy is off in Turkey, and Ata is joined by guest pundit Kaan Bayazit.  This week’s news is reviewed, including... Read more

  The 20 june 2013 by   Simplyfutb01
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• Side Dishes of Summer

  

  During the Summer, one of my favorite things to make is a turkey burger with jalapenos inside -- topped with peppers, tomato, and avocado. Yum. However, I can b... Read more

  The 20 june 2013 by   _jessismore
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• Q&A; with Google Glass Designer: Isabelle Olsson

  

  We chat with Isabelle Olsson, Google Glass Designer, about new possibilities, women in design, and that one piece of technology that everyone is buzzing about.... Read more

  The 19 june 2013 by   Dwell
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• IronGirl Lake Zurich Sprint Triathlon Recap

  

  IronGirl Lake Zurich Sprint Triathlon 2013June 16, 2013 at 7:00 am1/3 mile swim14 mile bike3 mile runFull Results On Saturday morning, I got up bright and... Read more

  The 18 june 2013 by   Alyssa_dld
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• Uprising in Brazil: What Does It Mean?

  

  There is a lot going on in the Eastern part of the world. Uprisings and police action in Turkey, election in Iran, pressure on Israel for peace talks, Russia an... Read more

  The 18 june 2013 by   Elizabethprata
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• Treats for Both Dogs and Cats

  

  While the age old rivalry between dogs and cats may still exist, many families have at least one canine member and one feline member. Read more

  The 18 june 2013 by   David13676
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• Spider-Man: Family Business OGN by Mark Waid & James Robinson Debuts In April...

  

  Superstars Mark Waid, James Robinson Gabriele Dell’otto Join Forces for Marvel’s SPIDER-MAN: FAMILY BUSINESS OGN Meet Peter Parker’s Sister in Marvel’s Secon... Read more

  The 18 june 2013 by   Comicscritic
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• What the Market Wants: Market Will Likely Challenge Earlier Highs This Week

  The market responded well today to good economic news and to the positive and somewhat surprising response to the election of a moderate Iranian President. Read more

  The 18 june 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Gagged by Big Ag: How Exposing Abuse Became a Crime

  

  Illustration by Tim O’BrienHorrific abuse. Rampant contamination. And the crime is…exposing it?by Ted Genoways / Mother JonesShawn Lyons was dead to rights—and... Read more

  The 18 june 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Kids Birthday Parties

  About half an hour ago, I was sat watching the guy from Man V Food take on some sort of "Burger of hell" challenge in Texas, whilst eating a fried turkey and... Read more

  The 17 june 2013 by   Ravenswingthog
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• Quick Catch Up

  

  It has been a long two weeks since you have heard from me hasn’t it! Let me just assure you that life has been good, and to make this catch up session shorter... Read more

  The 17 june 2013 by   Balancingonhoney
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• Most Popular Cities You Should Visit in 2013

  

  The world is home to many fabulous places. You can explore spectacular mountains, or you can bask on one of the stunning beaches. Read more

  The 17 june 2013 by   Davedtc
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• Beer Review – Anderson Valley Bourbon Barrel Stout

  

  Here is what Limpd had to say when I told him that we received a bottle of Anderson Valley beer in the mail:Hang on. Did you say Anderson Valley? Read more

  The 17 june 2013 by   Boozedancing
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• Jim Zivic Designs Viking Hammock

  

  There’s really no way to get in a standard hammock without looking like a wide-stanced fool. Jim Zivic Design Studios has not only fixed that problem, but has... Read more

  The 17 june 2013 by   Manofmany
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• Blog Wunderlust: 17th June 2013

  

  Creativity is the greatest rebellion in existenceOsho Come and have ‘Tea Coffee with an Architect’ | Awesome Illustrations Of Fragmented Future Cities And... Read more

  The 17 june 2013 by   Architechnophilia
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• 5 Easy Go To Recipes When You Have Little Time

  

  I've had a lot of friends ask me recently, "What do you cook when you have no time?"Well my number one favorite thing to use when I don't want to do a lot of... Read more

  The 17 june 2013 by   Wifessionals
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• April Through the Eyes of a Bookworm

  

  I know, I know, I know, this is really late. But better late than never huh?! If you read this post An Apology you will understand why I haven't been posting... Read more

  The 17 june 2013 by   Kay
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• Riot Police Raid Gezi Gardens and Evict Treesits

  

  Police removing tree-sitter.from Bay WatersAs police in Turkey continue to try and remove people from Gezi Park in Istanbul, last night over 100 riot police... Read more

  The 14 june 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• France on Strike (and the Rest of the Week in Travel and Health)

  

  Flying very frequently turns into a test of patience – you’re excited to get where you’re going but the typical airline experience is almost always a case of... Read more

  The 14 june 2013 by   Healthytravelblog
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• Obama and the Jihadis in Syria

  Mike L.The very last thing in this world that the Obama administration should do is support the Jihadis in Syria and, yet, this looks exactly like they are... Read more

  The 14 june 2013 by   Mikelumish
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• Turkish Football Weekly: UEFA Calling?

  

  This was supposed to go shorter, but the pundits like to ramble. This week on Turkish Football Weekly, the main topic of discussion is the summoning on two... Read more

  The 14 june 2013 by   Simplyfutb01
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• Hot Mic Catches Egyptian President and Cabinet Plotting Against Israel,...

  

  Isaiah 19 along with the more 'famous' prophecy in Isaiah 17 (Damascus destroyed) are two prophecies that have not yet come to fruition. Read more

  The 13 june 2013 by   Elizabethprata
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• Who Says You Have To Be A Unicorn To Have A Photo Of One On Your Passport?

  The Daily Mail reports that a nine-year-old British girl was able to enter the nation of Turkey using a passport identifying her with a picture of a unicorn. Read more

  The 13 june 2013 by   Nottheworstnews
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• The Turkish Economy: Strong but Vulnerable

  

  A KEY selling-point for Recep Tayyip Erdogan to voters is Turkey’s economic performance. After a volatile 1990s and a huge bust in 2001, his Justice and... Read more

  The 13 june 2013 by   Stizzard
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• Places Where You Really Need to Watch Your Back

  

  The recent turmoil in Turkey is a clear reminder that a peaceful place can quickly turn into a violent one, and a reminder that we need to be vigilant when... Read more

  The 13 june 2013 by   Healthytravelblog
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• Venus Conjunct Sirius - A Chance for Some Diplomacy but a Threat Remains.

  

  This connection is starting to take hold and is in effect up until 15th June 2013 A couple of days ago Mercury rolled over the fixed star Sirius in Canis... Read more

  The 13 june 2013 by   Solarisastro
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• Taksim: Tranquility Before The Tumult

  

  Atatürk Monument in Taksim Square Gezi Park, May 15th, 2013.I recently travelled to Istanbul for the first time, attending a training workshop for business... Read more

  The 13 june 2013 by   Realizingresonance
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• Recep Tayyip Erdogan – Facing the Wrath of His Own People.

  

  The Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan has not been out of the news since he agreed for the demolition of Gezi Park, one of the few remaining green... Read more

  The 12 june 2013 by   Solarisastro
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• No-fail Homemade Hamburger Buns

  

  On Mother’s Day, back in May, we also celebrated my Dad’s birthday at the same time.  My family all gathered at my parent’s house, and we had a lovely cookout,... Read more

  The 11 june 2013 by   Lemon_sugar
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• I Am Writing To You On the Motor Hood of a Knocked-over Police Car, Taksim Square

  

  A barricade in Taksim Square, Istanbul, Turkey Raising Our Voices in Taksim Square by Kıvanç Eliaçık / Labor Notes What began in Turkey seven days... Read more

  The 04 june 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• How To Find A Bargain Holiday And Save Money On Your Travels

  

  We all love bargain holidays, either to Spain, Turkey or even the Caribbean, bargain holidays have always been great ways to save money on travelling. Read more

  The 31 may 2013 by   Adeyemiadisa
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• Turkish Activists Resist Destruction of Taksim Square Park

  

  Cross Posted from National TurkA simple protest by Turkish citizens against the cutting down of trees in the center of Taksim Square in Istanbul turned into a... Read more

  The 29 may 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Fire Onions

  

  I'm not going to claim that this is a recipe. It's not even original. My mum always did it and I daresay she wasn't the first and certainly won't be the last! Read more

  The 15 may 2013 by   Miscriant
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• Eurovision: My Countdown To Sweden 2013

  

  Hello Europe!!! ... It's almost that time of year again! The Eurovision Song Contest 2013 will be hosted from Malmo, Sweden. So the countdown is well and truly... Read more

  The 04 may 2013 by   Josephharrison1990
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• Three Picture Books About The Three Little Pigs

  

  From Disney’s Silly Symphonies There was an old sow who had three little pigs, and as she had not enough to keep them, she sent them out to seek their fortune…... Read more

  The 24 april 2013 by   Treasuryislands
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• Interview with Chef Sezai Erdogan

  

  After a memorable meal at Tugra and sitting next to the charming Executive chef of the Ciragan Palace Kempinki Hotel, I couldn't resist asking him a few... Read more

  The 15 april 2013 by   Maddiesvine
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• In the Arms of Dictators

  : America the Great… Global Arms Dealer By: Andrew Gavin Marshall The American imperial system incorporates much more than supporting the occasional coup or... Read more

  The 27 march 2013 by   Devondb
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• World Wide Links

  

  AbleCargo.Com makes no warranty or representations whatsoever regarding any other website which you may access through this website. When you access a non-... Read more

  The 23 february 2013 by   Torytheghost
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• Diet and Fitness (DAF) Day 1

  Hey guys so since its the New Year and Christmas and my 18th are over with... The diet/exercise begins!It's been a very long time since I've been happy or even... Read more

  The 09 january 2013 by   Luce Stephenson
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• Origins: Christmas is Coming

  

  Honk Christmas is coming, The goose is getting fat; Please put a penny In the old man’s hat. If you haven’t got a penny, A ha’penny will do; If you haven’t got ... Read more

  The 13 december 2012 by   Treasuryislands
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• 135. Turkish Director Semih Kaplanoglu’s Film “Süt” (Milk) (2008): The Turkish...

  

  Semih Kaplanoglu is one of the finest Turkish filmmakers—and one who has a very distinct and intriguing style of film-making. His cinema is slow, introspective... Read more

  The 26 november 2012 by   Jugu Abraham
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• 1001 List

  

  There are now three editions of the 1001 list, with 1294 titles on all three lists. The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery (2010) [France, French] The... Read more

  The 18 february 2012 by   Surbhi204
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• 125. Turkish Director Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s “Bir Zamanlar Anadolu’da” (Once Upon...

  

  Turkish cinema made an impact on the world map in the early Eighties essentially because the honest nationalist realism of the Kurd... Read more

  The 05 february 2012 by   Jugu Abraham
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