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Tranquility, Easy to Reach
Published on 2012-05-20 07:04:33
It’s raining outside, the sound of the water beating against the pavement is very calming. I have finally had a good night of sleep last night, after a few days of little sleep. A project that I had been working … Continue reading → > read more
Passionate Love
Published on 2012-02-19 10:02:50
Valentines Day just went by and I could not help but notice that people seem to put a lot of importance on this day. Some strongly oppose the whole idea while others embrace it. In my opinion, days of celebration … Continue reading → > read more
But We Had More Memories to Make…
Published on 2012-02-01 17:11:27
Sudden death is hard to cope with, for the ones left behind. I suppose it is good for the one who leaves this earth. Going without suffering much, is ideal. I lost my father last week and it hurts immensely. … Continue reading → > read more
The Nouveau Riche
Published on 2012-01-05 17:11:52
I was chatting with my father the other day and somehow the subject went to my great-great-great grandfather from his side. About 150-200years ago he was a scholar and a large property owner. This was a period before modern Turkey … Continue reading → > read more
The Art of Communication
Published on 2011-12-03 05:19:04
Puppies Responding to Words with Kisses These days I have something special yet temporary in my life. Since I know that it cannot last forever, I try to savior every moment. My doggie had given birth and now the puppies … Continue reading → > read more
Battling Womanizers
Published on 2011-10-29 11:55:02
I have three doggies, and I love spending time with them. It all started with one stray doggie befriending me, while I was meditating in the garden. I named him George and in time he became mine. He helped me … Continue reading → > read more
The Angry Housewives
Published on 2011-10-26 18:40:55
Lately I’ve been joining work out classes at my gym. I started with a few Cycle classes, which were fun, then some Zumba, Yoga Fit, Pilates. Suddenly, I found myself working out with groups of people, which is kind of … Continue reading → > read more
Could a Religion be About Terrorism?
Published on 2011-09-11 19:20:28
It has been a decade since the 9/11 attacks. The world was shocked to see how vulnerable America was against such a horrible strike. At first, the enemy was the terrorist organization Al Qaeda headed by Osama Bin Laden. In … Continue reading → > read more
Disabling an Attacker!
Published on 2011-05-18 10:07:09
About a week ago, I was walking around in a safe residential neighborhood at around 9 PM. It had just gotten dark and it was a delightful little walk. I was enjoying the nice weather, as I was listening to … Continue reading → > read more
Why was the UN Staff Killed In Afghanistan?
Published on 2011-04-02 23:46:33
New York Times has reported that Friday radical Islamists killed Christians in Afghanistan. “Stirred up by three angry mullahs who urged them to avenge the burning of a Koran at a Florida church, thousands of protesters on Friday overran the … > read more
Was Looting Symbols of Deities Such a Good Idea?
Published on 2011-03-31 18:24:13
Mexico is suffering from the looting of their historical artifacts. According to the BBC report the spectacular headdress of Mexico’s last Aztec ruler, Moctezuma showcased at Mexico’s National Museum of Anthropology is a replica. > read more
When will Newroz Bring Light to Our Hearts?
Published on 2011-03-24 18:27:54
Observing injustice can be draining. I’ve recently realized that lack of reaction towards injustice can be even more frustrating. This week, there was the Kurdish Holiday called Newroz. Frankly I do not know much about the holiday other than what & > read more
American Diplomatic Cables on EU and Turkey
Published on 2011-02-27 18:57:08
The leaked American Diplomatic cables have shown us an insight on many situations. The cables on Turkish acceptance to the EU are interesting. Correspondence from Embassy Hague in 2004, show that the Dutch were strong supporters of Turkey’s accepta > read more
Still trying to Play God?
Published on 2011-02-26 10:22:04
The east is fighting to tackle their dictators. It is not an easy fight, but the people act determined. The public of Egypt got rid of Mubarak against all odds. No one was supporting them, until it became clear that … Continue reading → > read more
Complete Denial or Delusion?
Published on 2011-02-19 04:58:16
“We are foreigners; we are trying to understand the situation.” These were the new American Ambassador of Turkey’s words, after he got heavily criticized for meddling in Turkish internal affairs. Initially, he was appalled that the owner of > read more
Will Egypt find it’s way to Freedom?
Published on 2011-01-30 09:01:38
People of Egypt are fighting hard! It has been very interesting to watch a nation rebel against their dictator. Historic moments have been aired by international news channels, in spite of the Egyptian government’s efforts of keeping the press out. > read more
Nobody Likes a Repressed Life!
Published on 2011-01-27 08:05:40
Arabs are restless. They are breaking the invisible chains with great rebel. The world is changing rapidly. There is less and less tolerance for inhuman conditions. Surely there are organizations that guard these things or countries that claim to hav > read more
Who Needs to be Fought off, to Reach Real Freedom?
Published on 2011-01-23 07:22:36
Tunisians are fighting hard. It took them 23 years of oppression, to finally say “Enough!” Their oppressor has fled. Muslims of the world are watching ongoing events carefully, while the desire of more democratic conditions are being expressed > read more
Analysis: The Effects of a Possible Neo-Ottoman Agenda
Published on 2011-01-08 05:33:13
A recent article featured in the New York Times explains Turkish influence on Iraq. Accordingly, Turk’s cultural influence in the region is explained to be more effective, than what was achieved through US invasion. *“Turkey’s influence is grea > read more