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A Guide to The Carpetblogger Habitat (Or, When To Panic)
http://carpetblog.typepad.com/ carpetblogger/ 2008/ 07/ a-guide-to-the-carpetblo…Since there seem to be a lot of bombs in Istanbul lately, and given that rival groups have been threatening coups that sound much more treacherous than they actually are, we thought it might help readers interpret the news -- and assess the level of threat to their favorite Istanblogger -- if we guide you through our habitat.
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A Guide to The Carpetblogger Habitat (Or, When To Panic)
http://carpetblog.typepad.com/ carpetblogger/ 2008/ 07/ a-guide-to-the-carpetblo…Since there seem to be a lot of bombs in Istanbul lately, and given that rival groups have been threatening coups that sound much more treacherous than they actually are, we thought it might help readers interpret the news -- and assess the level of threat to their favorite Istanblogger -- if we guide you through our habitat.
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Why the Extreme Show of Force on May Day?
http://www.kamilpasha.com/ 2008/ 05/ 03/ why-the-extreme-show-of-force-on-may-da…Photo from Radikal On May 1 an army of police in Istanbul closed off Taksim Square and surrounding streets to prevent a planned labor union rally. Excerpt from a Turkish Daily News article (my comments are at the bottom): Thursday’s outrageous scenes of brutality, firing gas bombs into hospitals,
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May Day Roundup
http://www.nowpublic.com/ world/ may-day-roundupMay 1 is a traditional workers' day holiday across most of Europe, with most of the countries on the continent having the day off (the UK and Ireland save the day off for the following Monday). It is also a traditional day for labour protests, although the intensity of those... read more
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Selim Sesler, Mac Crimmon - Roman Havasi - Turkish Clarinet
http://usvdo.com/ 2008/ 04/ 05/ selim-sesler-mac-crimmon-roman-havasi-turkish-cl…Selim Sesler, Mac Crimmon - Roman Havasi - Turkish Clarinet One of the best clarinet players from Turkey, Selim Sesler delivering very classical Turkish gypsy tunes. You can find more information about this type of clarinet and music at http://gypsyclarinet.com Posted in Videos
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Turkey Observations
http://www.talkturkey.us/ 2008/ 03/ turkey-observat.htmlTurkey Observations I was in Turkey for a week, mostly in Istanbul, and had a chance to get reacquainted with my country of origin. From hanging out at Taksim and Marmara Hotel, touring the exclusive Nisantasi district and seeing how the other half lives (and enjoys life), checking out the brand
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Hicaz taksim by oud player Mehmet Polat.
http://www.tvpoolthai.890m.com/ 2008/ 03/ 21/ hicaz-taksim-by-oud-player-mehmet-…Hicaz taksim by oud player Mehmet Polat. www.mehmetpolat.net ShareThis
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Rafa benitez lala bamba Taksim Square Istanbul Liverpool FC
http://www.tvpoolthai.890m.com/ 2008/ 03/ 21/ rafa-benitez-lala-bamba-taksim-squ…Quality. lalala bamba/ rarara benitez, Xabi alonso garcia and nunez. Night before game or might be night before that… Reds go Catalan, blues go Matalan. NOT our jesters! Have a look at the 7 minute version!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd9nUvxW_Nc ShareThis
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Teenage Girls in Knife Fight: “Honor”, not Headscarf is the Issue
http://www.kamilpasha.com/ 2008/ 03/ 19/ teenage-girls-in-knife-fight-honor-not-…Two groups of teenage girls went after each other with box cutters in Taksim Square on Monday. Note that the groups were mixed, with some girls wearing headscarves and others not. The fight started on the Internet and spilled into the street after one girl (in green on the video) claimed she had been insulted and was fighting in the name of honor (namus).
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