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This year's track is shaping up to be more robust than ever. We hope to attract enough content to be presented in three parallel sessions, up from two parallel sessions for the last few years. If you read no further, just remember these two points:
- The Designer/IP track submission deadline is February 4, 2016.
- The good news for you is that it's very easy to send something in.
There was a time when DAC catered mostly to those developing EDA software or researching EDA at universities. These constituencies remain important though are by no means the only interests served by the conference. Consider the expanding slew of industry segments and technical disciplines from which DAC draws attendees: automotive, security, foundries, IP, embedded systems, IoT and more. DAC's technical program has become more interdisciplinary and vibrant as a direct result aggregating of these groups.
Then of course there are ever larger numbers of designers and IP suppliers of all stripes, who together represent a prime example of how DAC has evolved beyond its research-oriented roots. Many of these technologists come for the Designer/IP track, a marketing-free zone aimed squarely at practitioners, a broad category that includes hardware designers, software engineers, IP developers, application engineers and managers/executives. Topics encompass everything from effective design flows, methods, tool usage, as well as IP integration and software development practices.
Certainly content from the cutting-edge is welcome, though so is more conventional training-type information, even if it's rather open-ended or even whimsical. Want to present how to simultaneously deal with your tapeout schedule and your manager? I'd attend that one and I know I wouldn't be alone!
|Drumming up enthusiam for DAC among the Austin locals!
I'm also looking forward to showing off Austin next summer. Last week I hosted a DAC info session here at Cadence's Austin campus for those in the local area. I wanted not only to evangelize about DAC and the Designer/IP track, but also to drum up some grassroots enthusiasm here for welcoming visitors from around the world to Texas in June.
Based on the attendance for my talk, I think we're off to a good start. Among the organizations represented: ARM, Freescale/NXP, IBM, IEEE, Mediatek, Oracle and Qualcomm. (Oh, and if you're wondering who your company will be in the Designer/IP track, know that engineers from many of these companies have presented in the track in recent years.)
Happy holidays. My New Year's wish is that you will be part of the reason your company is well represented at DAC next year.


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MISSOULA – Montana Public Radio will do the listening as it asks its audience to share feedback and support the local programs and news coverage aired daily across the state.
MTPR's eighth fall pledge drive begins at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, and runs through 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22. MTPR hopes to raise $250,000 during that time.
"This is such a fun week for us," said MTPR membership manager Anne Hosler. "We get to talk with our listeners, hear why they love public radio and raise the money to keep this important service available for all Montanans."
Listeners can expect special music programs, including two live sessions. Pianists from the University of Montana and the community will play in MTPR's studios between 2 and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, and the Poco Pianissimo concert will be broadcast live from UM's Music Recital Hall at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21.
"It's a great time to look back at how MTPR has made a difference in the lives of our listeners," said Ray Ekness, director of the UM Broadcast Media Center and MTPR general manager. "From our news coverage of the legislature, the special election and the unprecedented fire season to the music specials from Butte, Bigfork and Missoula, I'm proud of what our staff has accomplished this year."
Listener contributions are vital and make up 72 percent of MTPR's income annually.
"We know our listeners are passionate about Montana news and programs, but it takes their financial support to make those programs a reality," Ekness said.
During the week, listeners can pledge by calling 406-243-6400, donate online at http://mtpr.org or mail in pledges to MTPR at 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana, 59812. The pledge drive and MTPR are made possible by the involvement of thousands of people making their voices heard for public broadcasting in Montana.
Montana Public Radio is a service of UM. MTPR FM broadcast stations include 89.1 Missoula (KUFM), 91.5 Missoula, city (K218AI), 91.9 Hamilton (KUFN), 89.5 Polson (KPJH), 90.1 Kalispell, Whitefish, North Valley (KUKL), 90.5 Libby (KUFL), 91.7 Kalispell, city (K219BN), 101.3 Swan Lake (K267BJ), 91.3 Butte (KAPC), 91.7 Helena (KUHM), 91.7 Dillon (K219DN) and 89.9 Great Falls (KGPR).

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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Fitch Ratings on Wednesday upgraded the ratings of American Tower Corp. AMT, -1.25%, including taking its unsecured debt to BB- from B+. The outlook is positive. The upgrade concludes a ratings review that Fitch began in May after the wireless and broadcast communications tower operator said it planned to acquire SpectraSite Inc. The deal closed on Monday. Fitch said the upgrade reflects the deleveraging aspects of the deal and the growing free cash flow of the combined company, among other factors. American Tower's senior subordinated debt remains BB+.
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Books added during 2018 cover Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and using social media; modeling, 3D printing, and CNC fabrication; Raspberry Pi; smart home; computer and Wi-Fi security; QuickBooks; several books for iOS 11 (iPad and iPhone), Android, and Windows 10; Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
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Goldford VC becomes ICO Backer for Blockchain Web Security Platform Cloudbric
Blockchain web security platform Cloudbric has received investment from Goldford VC. Goldford VC has become an ICO backer as a new strategic investor for the Korea-based web security company Cloudbric.
Cloudbric had also announced that it will be launching a new AI-powered unified security platform for web, mobile, and crypto users. Goldford VC is working with a number of startups in providing strategic networking, integrated consultations, and seed angel funding.
Goldford VC will also help Cloudbric in its expansion programme in the Greater China region including Hong Kong, Macao, and Guang Dong. Cloudbric works with an aim to revolutionize the cybersecurity realm by making information security accessible and open to all by leveraging the power of blockchain.
Mr. Caspar Wong, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Goldford commented on the statement by saying that he, "is greatly convinced that Cloudbric will have a bright future in the China market."
About Goldford VC
Goldford was founded by Dr. Johnny Ng in 1999. It is a Greater China concept technology investment firm focused on early-stage opportunities in TMT, Education, and Creative industries. The platform is dedicated to identifying potential teams in both Greater China and the globe. It has bought a number of startups into prosperity by providing them funding and consultation.
The investment fund of Goldford Ventures focuses on startups and early-stage companies. Chief Executive Officer of Goldford Fintech, Caspar Wong, believes that Cloudbric will have a bright future.
About Cloudbric
Cloudbric is a cloud-based web security provider. It is based in Seoul, South Korea. It offers a WAF, DDoS protection, and SSL solution. Apart from this, it protects websites from SQL injection, identity theft, cross-site scripting, website defacement, and application layer DDoS attacks.
The pricing model of Cloudbric is based on monthly website traffic. The components of Cloudbric actually means:
WAF – Uses a logic-based detection engine and provides protection against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and more
DDoS Protection – Layer 3, 4 and 7 DDoS protection
SSL – Free SSL to all users, ensuring secure web communication between the web and web server
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No, I didn't try out Thailand's exotic food of crickets and scorpion. But I did taste their famous Pad Thai (Thai-style stirred fry noodles) and Tom Yum (hot and sour) soup. I wasn't able to ride elephants. But I was able to ride their version of Philippine's tricycle – the tuk tuk, an auto rickshaw. I didn't get any Thai massage but I had the chance to have a combat martial art, Muay Thai workout. These are but a few of the things you can do and experience in Thailand. Add to that the magnificent temples you could visit like the Royal Grand Palace Temple and the Wat Arun Rajwararam (The Temple of Dawn).
Touchdown Bangkok. A city buzzing with noise, activities, and life. A classic example of fast paced progress and development co-existing with the cultural and traditional lifestyle. Of tall modern buildings popping up with still standing old age temples. Of business people and tourists, here and about, alongside Buddhist monks in their orange robes which symbolizes their vow of selflessness and simplicity.
What more to experience the Thai culture than to stay in an actual Muay Thai camp and meet the famous owners, Mr. and Mrs. Sangsuwan. I mean they must be really famous because they showed us this magazine with an article and pictures of them on it.
There were nine of us who were taken in by the family and were treated to a tour, local delicacies, and Muay Thai training. Each of us had a moment with the coach as he directed us to kick and punch. I was told that I was actually good so I thought this could possibly be a career option in the future!
With us during that training were these young boys and girls who apparently have regular sessions. Plus there's a lady boy. There was an argument as to his or her gender. A lady? A boy? Turned out, a lady boy which is not uncommon in Thailand.
What I knew about Thailand was limited to its really good horror films such as "Shutter" and its popularity for cheap cosmetic surgery. But now I'm impressed as to how they are overtaking the Philippines in terms of development.
I believe the way they're liberal towards reproductive health reducing population is one factor. They also seem to put premium on education as they employ Filipino English teachers. A lot of my friends who decided to become English teachers in Thailand feel right at home. My Thai buddies also told me that they had Filipino teachers, good ones at that, which makes me feel even prouder to be a Filipino.
Me, living and working in Thailand? That could definitely be a possibility. I could follow the trails of my fellow Filipinos and be an English teacher. Or be a Muay Thai boxer!


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Many start up companies hope to eventually get acquired but don't have a clear acquisition strategy or plan on how to get there. In order to create an effective acquisition strategy as a small business, there are several aspect of their business that must be carefully planned out. While transparency is important, the particulars concerning the companies finance and legal aspects play a vital role in the success of the acquisition. In addition, there are organizational concerns, communication tasks and stakeholder assessments required. Let's take a look at developing a good acquisition strategy:
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1. Be Clear With Yourself On Goals And Motivations Before Developing a Acquisition Strategy
The first things you want to consider when positioning your company for an acquisition is your reasoning for selling your business and how you want that goal to be executed. Ensure that you understand the impact of the acquisition, and prepare the company for a smooth transition into that direction. Any company looking to acquire your start-up is going to be interested in understanding the vision you have and the potential you see in your respective industry..
If your vision is not visible to others, chances are you will have a difficult time attracting a complimentary investor or buyer. On the other hand, a clear vision could make the difference between thousands and millions of dollars.
2. Get Your Business Affairs In Order
The complex and lengthy process of the acquisition will require a full and thorough transparency of the inner workings of your business. Financial statements and other discovery documents will be vital as you make appeals to potential buyers and establish your company's' value. Do your due diligence by organising all pertinent documents, ensure all taxes and licenses are current, and satisfy any outstanding issues that may be viewed as an encumbrance or threat to your company.
Recommended reading: Tips on Positioning Your Business for Sale
3. Get The Experts Involved
As an entrepreneur, your expertise is in providing your service or selling your product. Just like you seek the best personal doctor or the best hairstylist, establish a team of the best investment bankers, tax attorneys and advisers who are experts in their fields. An acquiring company will be impressed by the quality of reports that will be delivered, especially since it will be prepared by an outside expert, as it gives authority to the testaments given.
A business that is being micro-managed and macro-managed by the same person does not give the impression of a serious, established and profitable business worthy of being purchased, but rather more of an entrepreneurial endeavor that needs additional time to flourish before it is sustainable. Besides, if you allow the experts to handle those crucial tasks, that leaves more time for you to confidently focus on the other aspects of the acquisition.
4. Open The Lines Of Communication With Your Management Team
Create an open environment where your talented employees remain involved and informed. Prepare the team for the transition and encourage them to take a personal stake in the transition. By remaining cultivated with the best and brightest on your team, you ensure that you will retain their loyalty and dedication, which make the strength of the business as a unit more appealing.
Recommended reading: How to Put in Place an Exit Strategy To Maximise Value
5. Make Sure Your Key Stakeholders Are Aligned To Avoid Last Minute Crises
Make sure every member of the board and all key stakeholders are on board for the sale. Try to predict any conflicts that might arise at the least opportune time. Large corporations are easily scared away from strife within a company that visibly poses a threat to the companies' potential success. They've seen businesses lose millions as a result of bad acquisitions, so naturally corporations want to proceed with caution. Any last minute disagreements can stall the acquisition, or even permanently dismantle the agreement all together.
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Once you have all of your business affairs in order for your business acquisition will become probable, but almost certain. You will attract the right type of company who will be able to envision your dream and implement strategies that will elevate the value and positioning of your business.


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Maysles Film Institute is presenting 2 nights of films dedicated to local skateboarding, July 28-29, 2010.Follow the link for showtime details. See you there!
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First thought…..Thank you! To the Concrete Kings and everyone else that is PushCulture. Thanks to our sponsors..Bustin, Arbor, Bern, Original, Landyachtz, and Uncle Funky's skate shop. We couldn't have done this without you all!
Second thought….Booyah! The first annual Concrete Kings "Mini-Bomb" was a huge success! We had 100-120 riders show up from as far as Florida and maybe even further. And as I rolled up, late as usual, I was greeted with a rolling wave of stoke and scores of eager riders ready to start. Sorry guys, we spent 30 minutes looking for a parking spot close to the after-party location….prizes and my dad's grill were in the trunk. Also greeting me at the 116th and Broadway starting line were Columbia University students, pedestrians and even the NBC news team. I did as many greetings as I could, lined up and then my co-host/organizer Rob Rodriguez shouted go and the race was off!
The race was 6+ miles of NYC traffic surfing, pedestrian dodging, adrenaline pumping fun! The first rule of this race was…"There are no rules". I wanted this race to represent what you would see on any given day as the Concrete Kings shred the city's streets and that includes bypassing lights, caution signs, cops and even skitching. This too is PushCulture. Adam Crigler caught a skitch that people will envy until the next race. The cab was waiting at the crosswalk, the lights turned green, the heavens opened up and Crigler went flying down 5th Ave doing at least 30. Awesome! He wasn't the first or the last but it was definitely the best! After that it was a close race for second. The fastest riders in the city were there and to them six miles of pushing through the city non-stop is an everyday occurrence. But this push race is more than speed…it is about awareness, daring and natural instinct. You have to be ready for the cars that want to cut you off, the light that is about to turn red or the pedestrians that litter your path. There can be as many variables as there are people in NYC, the only thing you can do is be ready to react. This too is PushCulture.
Adam Crigler did the course in a fast 21 minutes and was rewarded with a crisp $100 and his choice of prizes. Big Up bro!!!!! Evan Armbrister really made his presence known with a strong second. Apparently he can do more than talk trash! …That might seem harsh but I bet he's doing that crazy laugh of his right now. Do work. Look out for this guy to do some real work in the races to come! Congrats bro and don't get too comfortable…The Rifts Are Coming….RIFTS! (Read the blog if you don't know what If you don't know what I'm talking about).
No man..or woman was left behind and we waited at the Union Square until everyone crossed the finish line. Their was tons of love being spread and no drama. We left Union with crowds of people staring in amazement. Way to go Concrete Kings! The group as a whole skated a few blocks where my dad aka Bear began to grill and everyone prepared for the awards ceremony.
Finishers in order from 1-10.
Adam Crigler. Evan Armbrister. Solomon Lang(Me). Kiefer Dixon. Wilfried Bouillon. Caspar Henrici. Travis Davenport. Javon Prince Lang. Jeff Vyain aka the wiggler. Nelson Oliver.
Video from the race and finish line are being worked out now…Thanks Jeff.
You would think that after 6+ miles of continuous kicking that the group would be ready to take it easy….not the Concrete Kings. The only breaks were to grab a hot dog or hamburger and to listen for prizes being announced. After that it was back to skating with a few more contests yet to be held…..There was the sprint race spanning a few blocks that was won by Mike Dallas aka Diesel. The Best Trick by Wilfried Bouillon. And the Hippie Jump by Paulie Connor.
All together the day went perfectly. I can't thank everyone enough. The Kings for representing us so well. Our sponsors for the dope schwag. Open Road for help making the awards ceremony possible. My dad for laying it down on the grill even though he had just done the race as well. And everyone who attended and made this such a wonderful experience. You are PushCulture!
Stay tuned for info on the Concrete Kings next event……"The Track Meet".
The New York Longboard Association presents:
BROADWAY BOMB 2010- Saturday, October 16 @ HIGH NOON
Meet: 11am @ Riverside Park & 116th St.
Start: NOON
This is the 10th annual Broadway Bomb longboard race and weekend celebration. A decade of longboard Push Culture skating through traffic on Broadway Ave. in New York City. Stay tuned for details on the full schedule of skate events planned for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Use the comment section below for car pools and accommodations. DONT MISS THE SHOW! October 16, 2010.
Broadway Bomb 2010 Official Registration Page – Click Here
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Rat Rod NYC is hosting the 1st annual Warriors Race – Bronx to Coney Island. 24-27 miles depending on route. Easiest Route Here
*****NOTE DATE CHANGE!!!! Official Race is FRIDAY, JULY 23 @ 7:00PM – NYC SUBWAY – 1TRAIN TO 242nd St, Van Cortland Park. END OF THE SUBWAY LINE. Meet outside the subway station.
The rules:
1. Teams of 3
2. All teams take the MTA subway 1 train to the end of the line in the Bronx, 242nd St, Van Cortland Park
3. Teams RSVP to: email@example.com Rat Rod NYC will assign all team names via e-mail. Race meeting is 6:30pm outside the White Plains Road 2 train subway entrance.
4. Cost: $20/team for prize purse. ($6.60/skater/biker) Bring $20/team cash to Race Meeting at start.
5. Checkpoints will be announced at start, teams will be provided a map printout of the 3-4 Borough area.
6. Research your assigned team and dress the part. The race will be more fun if everyone dresses the part.
A quick summary of the notable gangs from "The Warriors".
Question…Can my blog be anther person's blog. Answer….Most definitely.
Our flagship store has become the unofficial headquaters of the longboard community here in NYC. And it's not just skaters stopping by; the whole neighborhood has taken notice and people continually stop by to check us out. Is it the beautiful customized boards. Or how much fun we all seem to be having. What about the family vibe that seems to exude from everyone rocking these Bustin shirts that keep showing up everywhere. I say it's all that and more. Whatever the reason, people are paying attention and we are basking in the love. I never stop getting excited as I get close to finishing each persons board and the joy each person shows as I pass it to them more than makes up for the long hours and busy days.
Everyday I get to meet some of the most interesting and awesome people in NYC and from around the world. I am constantly making new friends and networking is always the word of the day. Throw all your stereotypes of what makes a skater out the window. Clothes, job, age, sex…..mix all that together and that is what makes up the Bustin family.
Check out this blog from one of the newest members of our extensive family. I consider myself extremely lucky that my "hobby" is also my "job" (neither of those words really fit) but that could hardly be possible for all of us. Yet we all somehow find ways to intertwine our lives with longboarding. We can't help it! Epic Uno
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You can become a superhero just using your brute strength to defeat monsters. See if you can survive each challenge in this retro-style fighting mobile game called Punch Quest. The main focus here is to keep your character alive for as long as possible. And you can do this by punching all the monsters and obstacles that you will encounter along the way. Pick up power-ups too that can give you mounts and other abilities. The game also features supermoves once the gauge is full. Always check the shop after each mission to check costumes or other upgrades for your superhero.
Android – https://goo.gl/XyQ8Vj
iOS – https://goo.gl/ouBKHH
Punch Quest is a fun and exciting platform based side scrolling game with elements of an endless runner, you need to take control of a character and literally punch your way through different dungeons littered unholy creatures, beasts and other monstrosities, it will be challenging and it will be fun, you'll need to run endlessly across the levels, fighting a variety of enemies at the same time, you can punch, jab, uppercut and even slam the enemies as you fight your way through the the different locations, there are 2 cool characters to choose from when you play the game, there is Punchzerker and Smashkyrie, there are levels you need to traverse, and fight enemies that will give you punchos, the game's in game currency which you can later use to buy some upgrades and cool powerups to help your character battle the hordes of enemies scattered all throughout the levels, there are also some quests you need to complete, finish them all to earn a lot of punchos…a lot more than what you will earn in your regular runs…so do you have the skills and the power to literally punch your way through the levels?, play the game and find out for yourself here in Punch Quest.
Graphics and Sound
Punch Quest haa very simple graphics and presented in a side scrolling manner, details are very nice though and certainly makes the characters presented in the game looking pretty, environments are cool too, and although the game is set inside a castle, you'll still see a lot of different designs, making the levels quite varied and really unique from each other, the levels in the game are also full of destructible objects like vases walls and many more, the colors are really great, the game looks quite vivid and sharp all throughout and it really looks soft and kinda eye friendly…whatever that means, anyway, the movements of the different characters in the game are also great, they are smooth and generally fluid, even the other moving parts of the game seem to be very smooth, the game's soundtrack and sound effects are also quite cool, the game has a very nice music and the sound effects seem to be varied enough as you'll hear a lot of battle sounds when you start your runs, special visuals are also great, quite simple really but still quite nice to look at, overall, the game's cool designs and cool presentations made it looking pretty throughout.
Punch Quest although a fighting game is still classified as an endless runner, and as such, you need to cover the farthest distance possible before your character dies, you'll encounter a lot of enemies in the levels, you need to defeat them as you make your runs at the same time, you can do jabs, slams, and even dash punch, not to mention those special items that you will help you out against the enemies, the controls in the game are very simple, the character auto runs so you'll only be in control of the attacks, tapping and holding the left side of your device to execute uppercuts and the right side executes a dash punch.
Punch Quest features very simple but beautiful graphics, there are a lot of enemies for you to eliminate, a lot of powerups and special items to use and the game uses very simple controls to make it more fun for everyone.
Punch Quest is a very nice endless runner and really fun to play, and if you are into endless running games, you definitely shouldn't miss out on this one, try it, this is fun.


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From: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>TURKISH PRESS AND OTHER MEDIA No. 57/10 25-26.03.10
[01] Talat wants a joint statement to be issued on 30 March and claims that the Turkish side gave no concessions during the negotiationsTurkish Cypriot daily Star Kibris newspaper (26.03.10) reports that the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mehmet Ali Talat has alleged that the internal disorder in the Greek Cypriot side is slowing down the negotiations for finding a solution to the Cyprus problem. In statements at the illegal European University of Lefka (LAU) during his visit to the occupied area of Lefka and Morfou, Mr Talat reiterated that a joint statement will be issued on 30 March within the framework of the negotiations. He noted that the representatives of the leaders are working to turn the 30-page joint text into an understandable text and added that issuing such a statement especially in the period before the elections in the occupied areas of Cyprus is a responsibility they have against the people.
Saying that we want an early and urgent solution does not mean that we will head towards the solution by giving concessions, said Mr Talat noting that the Turkish side did not give concessions.
After LAU, Mr Talat visited occupied Lefka and Limnitis villages. Responding to questions of the villagers in Limnitis, Mr Talat said that on Monday at 11.30 hours in the morning they will go to the area together with President Christofias for the launching of the works for the opening of the crossing point in Limnitis area. I think that we will come on a helicopter, said Talat. The paper writes that the two leaders are expected to go there on the helicopter of the UN.
Referring to the speech of Mr Talat at the illegal LAU, the paper writes that he referred to the Cyprus problem and said that the Turkish Cypriot side which has not been attaching much importance to the negotiations for the solution until 2004, is carrying out a serious, consistent and good negotiating process today.
Noting that the last meeting of the Cyprus talks before the elections in the occupied areas of Cyprus will be held on 30 March, he said that it is not yet obvious whether there will be a joint statement after that meeting and expressed the wish of the Turkish side for such a statement to be issued.
During this negotiating process we have registered our gains, claimed Mr Talat and added that during this negotiating process the Greek Cypriot side accepted some issues for the first time.
[02] Eroglu said that the existence of two separate states and peoples must be presented at the negotiationsIllegal Bayrak television (24.03.10) broadcast the following:
Prime Minister Dervis Eroglu has stressed the need for presenting the reality of the existence of two separate states and peoples with different religious, linguistic and cultural backgrounds in Cyprus, on the negotiations table.
'If you deny your own state at the table, then minority rights are what you will get' the Premier said, during his gathering with members of the Retired Sergeants Association at a dinner.
Eroglu stressed that the perpetuation of the TRNC is his fundamental duty, adding that those who applauded the establishment of the TRNC should own the presidential post.
Stating that the Greek Cypriot Side is offering the Turks of Cyprus a concessionary kind of partnership, the Premier said this in fact serves for the patching of Cyprus Turks into the so-called Republic of Cyprus.
He warned that offers like cross-voting can lead to weakness in the Cyprus Turkish national identity.
For his part, the President of the Retired Sergeants Association Esen �m�rl� stressed that the perpetuation of the TRNC as a state will remain as a must for them.
In addition, Ankara Anatolia news agency (25.03.10) reports the following:
Prime Minister Dervis Eroglu of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) said on Thursday that solution in Cyprus could only be attained through negotiation, adding that 'however sitting at negotiation table does not mean TRNC will accept everything which the Greek Cypriots want'.
Eroglu, who also acts as the chairman of National Unity Party (UBP) and candidate for President, criticized the statements of TRNC President Mehmet Ali Talat that Turkish Cypriots needed an urgent agreement.
He said, 'if you sit at negotiation table with this understanding, the other party will continuously ask what other concessions you will make'.
Eroglu said, 'we also favor agreement in Cyprus, however this agreement can only take place between the two states and two communities. '
Eroglu denied criticisms that he would not sit at negotiation table if he was elected.
Moreover, illegal Bayrak television (25.03.10) broadcast the following:
The TRNC Malatya Culture Society, the Guzelyurt [occupied Morfu] Craftsmen and Artisans Union and the TRNC Refugees Society have voiced their support to Prime Minister Dervis Eroglu who is to compete in Aprils Presidential elections as a candidate of the National Unity Party. Welcoming the support given to him by the three civil society organizations, Prime Minister Eroglu said that the Aprils election is very important for the TRNC people.
Mr Eroglu stressed that the priority should be given to the protection of the state, adding that he has been struggling to make it possible for next generations to live in peace and security.
Stressing that claiming the state is an honourable duty, he said 'we should know what we are defending at the table. Only minority rights will be given to you, if you sit at the negotiation table by ignoring the reality of the state', adding that the existence of the TRNC should be taken into consideration while continuing the talks.
He said that there is a need for a settlement in Cyprus, but added that the Greek Cypriot Side should also feel the need to bring a solution to the Cyprus problem.
'The view that the Cyprus Turks are in desperate need of a settlement has increased the Greek Cypriot Sides demands for concessions' he noted.
Responding to the Guzelyurt Craftsmen and Artisans Unions concerns about the future of the region, he said `both we and those living in Guzelyurt have red lines on this issue in spite of the Greek Cypriot Administrations views that the region is within its red lines.
Meanwhile, Turkish Cypriot daily Kibrisli newspaper (26.03.10) reports that in statements to Kibrisli TV, Mr Eroglu said that he is in politics since 1976 and he has never been against the negotiations for reaching a solution to the Cyprus problem.
Perhaps Christofias will leave the table when I become president, I will defend our rights, alleged Eroglu adding, inter alia, the following:
Talat is almost begging Christofias for making a joint statement. He sees this as a guarantee for the elections. No good could come out from negotiations which are carried out with the mentality. I gave absolutely no promise to Serdar Denktas in return of his support in the elections. Talat accepted the single sovereignty and single citizenship without consulting with Turkey. When it was said to him that this was a mistake, he said if I had not accepted it, Christofias would have leave the table. I have to register the fact that two separate sovereign peoples exist and make both Christofias and the world accept this The decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is not a decision that makes me too happy. Actually, the ECHR saved itself from a burden. In the end, it was saved from more than 1500 cases.
[03] Ertugruloglu wants a new partnership on the basis of the sovereign equality in Cyprus; He met with the German Ambassador to LefkosiaTurkish Cypriot daily Star Kibris newspaper (26.03.10) reports that Tahsin Ertugruloglu, independent candidate in the presidential elections of 18 April, has alleged that in order for a result to be taken at the negotiating table for reaching a solution to the Cyprus problem, the necessary precondition is for a real basis of equality to be created. In statement to a Turkish Cypriot TV station, he expressed the following views:
There is a need for a new partnership, which to include the active and effective guarantees of Turkey on the basis of the sovereign equality and this partnership to become a primary law of the European Union. I will continue to oppose to any plan which does not include these elements.
Mr Ertugruloglu alleged that the resolutions of the UN Security Council are not binding and no sanctions could be imposed on a country which does not implement these decisions. As example for this he gave Turkey which recognizes the breakaway regime in Cyprus and no sanctions were imposed on it.
Moreover, Star Kibris reports also that Mr Ertugruolglu said he held a two-hour meeting yesterday with the German Ambassador to Lefkosia at Dereboyu Hotel in the occupied part of the divided capital. The paper writes that the German Ambassador did not allow to the press to take any pictures and no information was acquired on the content of the meeting.
In statements to Star Kibris, Mr Ertugruloglu said that the request for this meeting came from the German embassy and referred to the importance of this development. He noted that Germany did not want to meet with the Turkish Cypriots too often in the past, but during the recent period the number of these meetings increased. Mr Ertugruloglu said that the Cyprus problem was discussed during their meeting yesterday.
[04] ORP supported the candidature of Mehmet Ali TalatTurkish Cypriot daily Star Kibris newspaper (25.03.10), under the title ORP decided unanimously to support Talat, reports that the leader of the Freedom and Reform Party (ORP) Turgay Avci, announced his partys support to the Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat during a press conference on Wednesday.
Mr Avci said that ORPs party assembly adopted unanimously the proposal to support Mehmet Ali Talats candidature for the so-called presidential elections on 18th of April 2010. He added that they had reached to this decision knowing that this presidential election would play an important role in determining the TRNCs future.
Noting that they have never made any concessions from the line that has been adopted by the Turkish government, the National Security Council and all the institutions of Turkey, Mr Avci said they support a new partnership that will consist of two equal founding states based on the bi-zonality and the political equality of the two peoples under the active and effective guarantees of Turkey.
Replying to a question regarding the influence of Ankara in their decision, Mr Avci said that many factors influenced their support to Talat and added that the consultations with Ankara were among these factors. He also said that for years now they have carried out the national cause with Turkey.
Noting that it is natural for them to consult with the motherland, because without Turkey the political life, the economic structure and the infrastructure in the occupied areas of the Republic of Cyprus, as well as the opening to the world would not have existed, Mr Avci said that those who think only their personal interests do not consult with motherland and do not take the views of Turkey.
[05] The German ambassador to Cyprus met with the general secretary of UBPTurkish Cypriot daily Havadis newspaper (25.03.10) reports that the German Ambassador in Cyprus, Gottfried Zeitz, met at the headquarters of the National Unity Party (UBP) with Irsen Kucuk, general secretary of UBP. No statement was issued after the meeting.
[06] Rauf Denktas said that the nationalist forces have united against TalatIllegal Bayrak television (25.03.10) broadcast the following:
The founding President Rauf Denktas has said that nationalist forces have united against President Mehmet Ali Talat who supports single identity and single sovereignty. He said that they were working to make sure that the people dont fall prey to outside interventions.
Speaking during a visit he paid to the Society of Turkish Combatant Veterans in Ankara, the founding President said that not a single Turk would have remained on the island had it not been for the timely intervention of Turkish forces.
He also complained that the current negotiations conducted by President Mehmet Ali Talat are aimed at abandoning the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
'A policy of creating single statehood, a single people, single sovereignty, reunification and integration with the world is being currently pursued at the talks' he said.
The founding President said that nationalist forces had united against President Talat in support of the continuation of the TRNCs existence as well as Turkeys effective guarantees.
He claimed that outside forces had once again started to interfere in the TRNCs internal affairs, trying to influence public opinion.
[07] Ercakica criticises President Christofias for his statement against the so-called TRNC flagIllegal Bayrak television (25.03.10) broadcast the following:
While the Cyprus negotiations process resumes, the Greek Cypriot leader Christofias has displayed yet another example of intransigence. Christofias once again revealed his obsession with the TRNC flag on the Besparmak [occupied Pentalaktylos] Mountains, describing it as a freak of nature.
The Presidential Spokesman condemned the Greek Cypriot leader for his latest comments, calling him to be respectful.
The Presidential spokesman Hasan Ercakica condemned the Greek Cypriot leaders attack on the TRNC flag.
He said that Christofias had failed to derive lessons from the past and had insulted the Turks of Cyprus with his ugly words.
Ercakica also called on the Greek Cypriot leader to respect the TRNC flag, which he said, was a symbol respected and scared for the Turks of Cyprus.
The leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration had told a group of visiting foreign students that he was shocked every time he saw the TRNC flag on the Besparmak Mountains.
[08] Bagis hopeful Cyprus talks will continue after the elections in the occupied areas of CyprusTurkish daily Todays Zaman newspaper (26.03.10) reports the following:
Turkeys chief EU negotiator has urged Greek Cypriots to do more to seek a peace deal for the divided island and said he did not expect reunification talks to break down after an election in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) next month.
State Minister and chief EU negotiator Egemen Bagis also stated in an interview on Wednesday that he was confident Turkey would one day join the bloc but made clear that it was not about to open its ports to Greek Cypriot ships in a dispute that is holding up progress towards accession.
Bagis said he was hopeful talks would continue after the April 18 presidential election in Turkish Cyprus despite suggestions they would stop if hard-liner Dervis Eroglu ousted Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat. 'Would Eroglu be as enthusiastic for a comprehensive solution as Talat? We all need to see. But at least I hope so, ' Bagis told Reuters during a visit to Brussels.
The dispute over Cyprus has hampered Turkeys bid to join the EU. The EU says Turkey must honor promises it made under a 2005 agreement known as the Ankara Protocol to open its ports and airports to traffic from the Greek Cypriot part of the island.
Asked whether he expected any movement on the dispute, Bagis said Turkey wanted the EU first to end its international isolation of the KKTC. 'Yes, we can [open up the traffic routes] -- if the EU decides to implement its decision [to end the isolation], ' he said.
[09] Davutoglu stated that Cyprus was one of the chapters that prevented healthy course of Turkeys EU processAnkara Anatolia news agency (25.03.10) reports the following:
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said Wednesday Turkey's Ambassador in Stockholm, Zergun Koruturk, will return back to Sweden at the beginning of next week.Speaking in a program on CNN Turk TV channel, Davutoglu said that Ambassador Koruturk, who was recalled after the Swedish Parliament recently adopted a bill on the incidents of 1915, will go back to Stockholm very shortly.
'The cases in the United States and Sweden are not the same. The Swedish government clearly opposed the adoption of a bill on the incidents of 1915 at the Swedish Parliament. The Swedish government clearly demonstrated its stand on the bill regarding the incidents of 1915, ' Davutoglu stressed.
Within this frame, statements from Sweden were satisfactory, Davutoglu also said.Davutoglu further said that the recent adoption of a resolution on the incidents of 1915 at the Foreign Relations Committee of the United States House of Representatives has caused deep reaction despite well rooted relations between Turkey and the U.S. adding that there was no problem in the nature of relations between Turkey and the United States.There has been significant progress in the normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia. Turkey has made enormous contributions in this regard. We will question the sincerity of a country if we are not well understood at a time when we must be actually properly understood. As a principle, we are against the evaluation of history in this fashion, Davutoglu underlined.
The Turkish foreign minister saw Turkey as a subject in international arena. Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said Turkey was a subject in international arena, not an object.
'This means that Turkey is carrying out its relations on its own, and it does not get any instructions from any one, ' Davutoglu told a televised interview.
Davutoglu remarks came after allegations that Turkey had started to normalize its relations with Armenia, launched a democratic initiative and a process regarding the seminary in Heybeliada, Istanbul after U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to Turkey in April 2009.
'This is an unjust accusation against the governments of the Republic of Turkey, ' he said.Davutoglu said Turkey would only make necessary consultations with other countries.The Turkish minister defined the normalization process with Armenia as a part of Turkey's program of 'zero problem with neighboring countries'. 'Turkey will be in peace and deep relations with all its neighbors today and tomorrow' he said.Turkey and Armenia signed two protocols on October 10, 2009 to normalize relations between the two countries. The protocols envisage the two countries to establish diplomatic ties and open the border that has been close since 1993. Turkey and Armenia also agreed to take steps to operate a sub-commission on impartial scientific examination of the historical records and archive to define existing problems and formulate recommendations, in which Armenian, Turkish as well as Swiss and other international experts would take part. However, on January 12, 2010, the Constitutional Court of Armenia declared a decision of constitutional conformity on the protocols. Turkey thought the fifth article of Armenian Constitutional Court's verdict regarding the protocols was against the target and basis of the protocols.
On Iraq, Davutoglu said Turkey was having close relations will all ethnic and political groups in Iraq. 'Iraq policy means northern Iraq policy, and northern Iraq policy means fighting the terrorist organization, ' he said. Davutoglu said Turkey would continue countering terrorism, but saw Iraq as a whole. The foreign minister defined the timing of the democratic initiative during the counter-terrorism process as a right step. 'If our security is taken under guarantee as the area of freedom is broadened, this is a permanent security, ' he said.
Commenting on stories that German Chancellor Angela Merkel proposed privileged partnership to Turkey, Davutoglu said it was not an official remark and Germany was supporting Turkey's European Union (EU) full membership bid.
Davutoglu said Cyprus was one of the chapters that prevented healthy course of the process.'Unfortunately, the EU has not assumed an objective attitude towards Cyprus, ' he also said. The EU countries had decided in 2006 not to open 8 chapters in accession negotiations and suspending the conclusion of the remaining chapters in process on the grounds that Turkey failed to fulfill its responsibilities stemming from the 'Additional Protocol' to the Association Agreement which stipulates Turkey to open its ports and airports to Greek Cypriot ships and planes.
[10] Foreign delegates to attend WAPCs executive committee meeting in the occupied areas of the Republic of CyprusTurkish Cypriot daily Vatan newspaper (26.03.10) reports that 35 delegates are expected to attend the executive committee of the World Association of Press Councils (WAPC) that will convene in the occupied areas of the Republic of Cyprus. The meeting, which will be hosted by the Turkish Cypriot Press Council, will take place between March 27-29 in occupied Lefkosia. The WAPC President and Chairman of the Press Council of India, Mr Ganendra Narayan Rey; the WAC General Secretary and Chairman of the Press Council of Hawaii, Mr Chris Conybeare; the WAPC Treasurer and Chairman of the Press Council of Turkey, Mr Oktay Eksi; and the WAPC executive committee member and chairman of the Turkish Cypriot Press Council, Mr Ismet Kotak will be among the participants in the meeting. Tomorrow night, the delegates are expected to attend a dinner hosted by the self-styled foreign minister, Huseyin Ozgurgun.
[11] The illegal universities established in occupied Cyprus have signed a number of cooperation protocols with universities abroadTurkish Cypriot daily Kibris newspaper (25.03.10) reports that the illegal Cyprus International University (UKU) has signed an educational protocol of cooperation with the Cultural Attache Office of Iraq to Ankara. The protocol provides for cooperation in Master and Doctorate programmes and cooperation in carrying out researches and implementing projects with joint laboratory work. The protocol was signed between Mehmet Ali Yukselen, socalled rector of the illegal UKU and the Iraqi Cultural Attache in Ankara, Mohammad Affan Alhamdany.
Moreover, Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris newspaper (25.03.10) reports that the illegal Eastern Mediterranean University (DAU) has signed an academic protocol of cooperation with the British Warwick University. The protocol which provides for the introduction of a joint Master program was signed between Abdullah Y. Oztoprak, socalled rector of the illegal DAU and the Warwick Manufacturing Group Director, Lord Prof. Dr. Bhattacharyya.
Finally, Turkish Cypriot daily Volkan newspaper (26.03.10) reports that the illegal Near East University (YDU) has signed a cooperation protocol with the University of Bristina. The protocol which provides for the exchange of academicians and students between the two institutions, was signed between the so-called rector of YDU, Umit Hassan and the rector of the Bristina University, Muje Rugova.
[12] From the Turkish Press on 24-25 March 2010Following are the summaries of reports and commentaries of selected items from the Turkish press on 24-25 March 2010:
a) Constitutional Amendments Package
Hurriyet Daily (25.03.10) carries an article by Mustafa Akyol who focuses on the Turkish liberals' support for the Justice and Development Party AKP, Government's constitutional amendment package. Drawing attention to the Kemalists' critical approach toward the "alliance between secular liberals and religious conservatives," Akyol notes that this is not an unconditional and steady support, but the liberals believe that the "AKP is still better than its alternatives, and that it has indeed taken the right steps on several important issues." The columnist concludes his article by stressing that "... therefore it won't be surprising to see them vouch for 'yes' in the probable referendum on the constitutional amendment package."
In an article in the same newspaper (25.03.10), Mehmet Ali Birand says that he disagrees with the Turkish opposition parties, which claim that the ruling AKP does not have the right to change the Constitution before the general elections are held. Birand asserts that "if this system is called democracy then the party that came out of a democratic election has the right to change the constitution." He welcomes the proposed amendments to the Constitution, but notes that it is difficult to describe the judicial changes as a "judicial reform." It can simply be called as "a general change of structure," he adds.
Milliyet columnist Mehmet Tezkan (25.03.10) says that he sees the government proposal to change the structure of the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Council of Judges and Prosecutors, HSYK, as a move to strengthen the "regime of presidential tutelage." He argues that the government is planning to take steps to replace the current regime with a presidential system. Recalling that the 1982 Constitution which was adopted after the 1980 military coup aimed to have Kenan Evren remain as the leader of Turkey for seven years and keep the state institutions under his control, Tezkan claims that the ruling AKP is now similarly planning to "broaden" the powers of the president "in the name of democracy." He adds that the president will have the authority of appointing the members of the Constitutional Court and the HSYK if the proposed changes are put into practice.
In his article entitled "Five Conditions From BDP," Milliyet's Fikret Bila (25.03.10) says that the pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party, BDP, is holding a "key position" in the adoption of the constitutional amendments proposed by the AKP government. Recalling that the government can pass the bill if it secures the support of the BDP, the Democratic Left Party, and the independent deputies, Bila notes the BDP says that it will support the government's constitutional package if it includes the following amendments:
1. The 10 percent election threshold should be reduced.
2. The political parties that secured 3 percent of the votes in the general elections, formed a group in the parliament, and opened branches in 41 provinces should be allowed to benefit from the Treasury funding.
3. The draft law on the "stone-throwing children" should be adopted as soon as possible.
4. Articles 215, 216, 220, and 314 of the Turkish Penal Code should be changed.
5. Articles 7 and 8 of the Counterterrorism Law should be changed.
Bila quotes BDP leader Selahattin Demirtas as saying that his party will not support the amendment package if the AKP refuses to consider their proposals.
Taraf columnist Yasemin Congar (25.03.10) expresses support for the government's initiative to amend the Constitution, saying that it is an "insufficient" but "significant" move. In her article, Congar criticizes the members of the higher judiciary for their objection to the amendments and accuses them of failing to act in accordance with the requirements of the European Human Rights Convention. Recalling the "open support" Chief of the General Staff Ilker Basbug gave to Third Army Commander General Saldiray Berk who is accused of membership in a terrorist organization, the columnist slams the prosecutors for failing to file a criminal complaint against Gen Basbug, who, she says, violated Article 138 of the Constitution and Article 288 of the Turkish Penal Code. She laments that the members of the higher judiciary respect the military more than they respect the Constitution. Congar concludes by saying: "The AKP can win this struggle if it appropriately manages the process by ignoring the calls for 'compromise' voiced by the opponents of transformation and by giving priority to global norms and public expectations."
A column by Oral Calislar of Radikal (25.03.10) also says that regardless of the fact that he finds the constitutional amendment package "insufficient," he can understand the AKP's willingness to make an amendment that will preserve it against the "permanent threat of a closure case." Arguing that the present Constitution which was drawn up by those who staged a military coup in 1980 ignores the public will, Calislar sees its amendment as an "urgent need" and says that any initiative toward a new Constitution should be supported.
Pointing out, in commentary in Hurriyet (25.03.10), that the government is claiming that the constitutional amendment package is aimed at aligning Turkey's Constitution with EU standards, Mehmet Yilmaz maintains that this is not so, because the government's plan to "submit the entire package at once to a referendum does not conform with the criteria of the Venice Commission." Referring to the prime minister's accusation that the High Council of Judges and Prosecutors, HSYK, wants to seize the executive and legislative authorities, Yilmaz suggests that it is the prime minister himself who wants to do that, given that he handpicks the party's parliamentarians. With this package, Yilmaz asserts, the prime minister also wants to control the judiciary, in contravention of the democratic principle of the separation of powers.
In a column in the same newspaper (25.03.10), Sedat Ergin lauds the latest declaration issued by "the country's prominent intellectuals" regarding the recent reform package as "a guiding document that approaches the existing debate in a cool-headed and logical way." The declaration, Ergin explains, is in favor of changing the current Constitution in its entirety and replacing it with a democratic constitution advocating equality and freedoms. Moreover, he says, such a constitution must be achieved through a broad consensus to include all political parties and nongovernmental organizations, without causing polarization or tension in the society. Ergin welcomes the declaration, which also calls for lowering the election threshold, as it displays an independent reaction to the government proposal.
Hurriyet's Cuneyt Ulsever (25.03.10) asserts that the Peace and Democracy Party, BDP, will play a key role in the vote for the constitutional amendment package. Ulsever pledges to follow the moves of the BDP and its negotiations with the government. Pointing that he does not expect the BDP to represent the entire Turkish people, or object to the issues concerning parliamentary immunity and party closures, Ulsever remarks, however, that the BDP should not make concessions over the 10-percent election threshold. This will be the sincerity test for the BDP, Ulsever concludes.
Writing in Milliyet (25.03.10), Asli Aydintasbas argues that as things stand now, if a person supports the government's amendment package, he is labeled a reformist, and if he is opposed to it, he is accused of being in favor of the status quo. "It is as though if you want a democratic Turkey you should say 'Yes we can' in the referendum, and you should say 'No, no, no!' if you want to remain secular," Aydintasbas states. What about those of us who fall between the cracks, she asks, those who are both secular and liberal and who fear the absolute power of the majority even as they champion liberal values? Should we say yes or no? Aydintasbas opines that the package is trying to "touch up" a lame system, where the executive, legislative, and judicial authorities are intermingled, and where there are no checks and balances. It is neither a proper parliamentary system, nor a presidential one, she remarks, suggesting that a presidential system is what Turkey needs.
Can Atakli, writing in a column in Vatan (25.03.10), asserts that "any sensible person knows and sees that the proposed constitutional amendment package does not aim at enhancing democracy and freedoms or ensuring the supremacy of the law," and its only aim is to "increase the power of the government and eliminate possible legal threats." Atakli bemoans the lack of active opposition on the part of the CHP, which he says should join the debate and "present a real constitutional amendment package."
An editorial in the same newspaper (25.03.10) contends that "this deeply divisive 'reform' is now packaged with assorted sweeteners on which everyone agrees, including more protections for children, more guarantees of equal opportunity for women and other good things." The editorial expresses the belief that Turkey indeed needs a new constitution, but concludes: "Please, spare us the arguments that this is an exercise in strengthening the institutions of Turkish democracy. Don't tell us this is driven by the AKP's commitment to elevate Turkey to the standards of harmony with the European Union. It is simply a naked power grab and a court-packing plan. It is no more, no less."
In an article entitled "Time To Democratize the Legal System" Yeni Safak columnist Yalcin Akdogan (25.03.10), writing under the pseudonym Yasin Dogan, makes out a case for the judicial reforms proposed in the latest constitutional amendment package unveiled by the ruling AKP. He argues that democracy in the true sense of the word cannot be established in this country as long as the judicial system fails to internalize democratic values and is governed by an administrative structure that cannot operate its own internal democratic mechanisms, adding that a judicial mindset that perceives Parliament, "the embodiment of the national will," as a threat and "labels the legitimacy provided by national sovereignty as politicization" poses the greatest obstacle to democracy.
In an article entitled "Use Your Right To Remain Silent" on page 11, Vakit columnist Abdurrahman Dilipak (25.03.10), argues that objecting to Parliament being empowered to make appointments to the Supreme Council of Judges and Prosecutors, HSYK, on the grounds that this is contrary to the principle of the separation of powers, as some higher judicial officials who are critical of the constitutional amendment package are doing, is not any different from objecting to Parliament exercising its legislative authorities. He asks members of the judiciary "opposed to judicial reform" why they have refrained from voicing any opposition to militarism, coups, Fascism, the deep state, attempted military takeovers, etc in the past before he goes on to advise them to "use your right to remain silent because anything you say can be used against you."
Under the headline, "Venice Commission Expresses Full Support for Constitutional Package," Zaman (25.03.10) runs a front-page report which highlights a statement by Thomas Markert, General Secretary of the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe, saying that they are happy with the proposed changes in the constitutional amendment package drawn up by the AKP.
In an article entitled "A Constitution is Not Always a Constitution", Zaman columnist Mumtazer Turkone (25.03.10) asserts that the debate trigged by the latest constitutional amendment package does not merely signify a disagreement over the Constitution but a power struggle between the elected authority and the Establishment as represented by the political Opposition and the judicial and military bureaucracy. He also emphasizes the "critical" quality of the amendment proposed to Article 145 of the Constitution, asserting that if this article is changed, "everything will change in Turkey" because the military will be forced by the Constitution to fulfill its essential functions only.
In an article entitled "Constitutional Amendment: A New Tie on an Old Suit", Today's Zaman columnist Kerim Balci (25.03.10) argues that absent "a brand new constitution," any amendments to the current constitution will not be effective beyond "the facts on the ground," namely "the legal paradigm of the 1982 Constitution. What is needed is a new paradigm, a new way of thinking. The AK Party government and the 24th Parliament have failed to do that."
In an article entitled "A Constitution Should Unify the Nation Not Polarize It", Milli Gazete columnist Abdullah Ozkan (25.03.10) asserts that the social "tension" and controversy caused by the draft constitutional package have established that the public does not have confidence in the Government's good faith in its bid to change the Constitution. He also questions the AKP's sincerity in taking steps to pass constitutional amendments some seven years after coming to power.
b) German Chancellor Merkel's Messages to Turkey
In an article entitled "Insistent on Privileged Partnership," Milliyet columnist Semih Idiz (25.03.10) says that German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke to a group of Turkish journalists prior to her official visit to Turkey on 29-30 March. Outlining Merkel's messages, Idiz says that Merkel seems to be insisting on her proposal of a "privileged partnership" instead of a full membership in the EU. Noting that the Cyprus issue will be the main topic of discussion during her Turkey visit, Idiz notes that Merkel clearly indicated that she will ask Ankara to take action for the opening of the Turkish ports to Greek Cypriot vessels in accordance with the requirements of the Ankara Protocol. He goes on to add that Merkel believes the debate over privileged partnership will not negatively affect the Turkey-EU relations and that it will not lead to a "change of axis" in Turkey. Idiz concludes by saying that Merkel rejected the argument over the assimilation of the Turks living in Germany, stressing that they are only expected to comply with the laws and the traditions of the country they live in and act in accordance with the "national adaptation plan."
c) Turkey-US Relations
Hurriyet (25.03.10) carries the second of an unspecified number of installments of an article by columnist Sedat Ergin who continues to write about the deterioration in the Turkish-US relations since the approval of the Armenian genocide bill by the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Ergin recalls Ankara's decision to cancel the Turkish-American Council meetings that would be held between 11 and 14 April and notes that "Ankara's boycott" changed a "significant tradition" in bilateral relations which started almost 30 years ago. Noting that Prime Minister Erdogan even plans not to attend the Nuclear Energy Summit to be hosted by President Obama, Ergin asserts that the US side thinks that Erdogan is overreacting to the House voting despite the verbal guarantee given to him that the bill will not be brought to the attention of the Congress. The columnist also points to the importance of the message President Obama will gave in his 24 April speech, noting that the Turkish and US sides are unlikely to overcome the current crisis before that date. According to the writer, the disagreement between Ankara and Washington over the new sanctions to be imposed on Iran is another potential crisis between the two countries. He argues that Obama paying his first official overseas visit to Turkey and the AKP government's decision to stop asking for IMF support seem to have made Erdogan consider himself "indispensable in the eyes of the United States."
Milli Gazete (24.03.10) published an interview entitled "Those Who Claim Genocide Took Place Shun Archives" with Professor Yusuf Halacoglu, former Chairman of the Turkish Historical Society. Halacoglu argues against the description of the events of 1915 in Ottoman Turkey as a campaign of genocide or ethnic cleansing against the Armenian people. He claims that advocates of the genocide argument object to the truth of their contentions being tested by historical archives because they know that their assertions are not borne out by the facts. He also puts the number of Armenian deaths during the deportation caused by attacks, illness, or starvation at 240,000 and argues that there are no documents to support the claim that some 1,5 million Armenians lost their lives during that time.
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The Word Cloud is Back: The Pew Center survey on the Debt Talks
Yesterday, the Pew Research Center (a non-profit research institute) in the U.S. released an interested poll with the Washington Post on the public's reaction to the debt ceiling debate.
The asked a simple yet effective question: If you had to use one single word to describe your impression of the budget negotiations in Washington, what would that one word be?
More creatively, they used a word cloud to display the answers (something Abacus became known for earlier this year).
Overwhelmingly, and perhaps not that surprisingly, Americans reacted negatively to what was happening in Washington. Using words like "disgusting", "pathetic", and "frustrating" to describe what was happening in Washington D.C. demonstrates the frustration that permeates the entire country – whether a Democrat, Republican, or Independent.
Word clouds and simple open-ended survey questions can be effective for identifying gut reactions and top of mind attitudes towards an issue. They are simplistic but can deliver a clear message to an audience about how the public feels about something.
A Look Back
Back in January, we used them on Canadians' reaction to questions about Canada's main political parties. At the time we got some flack for their simplicity but in hindsight, those word clouds were quite predictive in explaining the outcome of the Canadian Federal Election in May. Let's stroll down memory lane for a moment.
Let's start with the Liberal Party. Below is the word cloud produced and notice the larger words: "Ignatieff", "leader", "leadership", "corruption", "liars" – note leaders and leadership were often attached to weak, dishonest, or disorganized. This was the Liberal Party's brand six months prior to the election.
Let's consider the NDP's word cloud. Once again, the word cloud is quite telling. Jack Layton is by far the most prominent words used by Canadians. All the commentary about the importance of Mr. Layton to the NDP's brand is supported by this word cloud and explained that if Layton's personal numbers improved, so too would the NDP's.
Finally, the Conservative Party and Stephen Harper were well defined prior to this exercise. By and large people had a fairly clear opinion of both – you either liked the Prime Minister and his team or you didn't. The Conservative Party word cloud, apart from demonstrating the importance of Stephen Harper to the Conservative Party brand also demonstrates some of its policy strengths: the economy, honesty, and taxes.
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I'm still a big fan of word clouds, and this stroll down memory lane reminded me that we need to do more of them because despite some of the criticism we received over them, they have proven to be quite good at reporting qualitative data from a quantitative survey.


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Ahhhh Sarah J Maas just posted the cover for the final book of the Throne of Glass series titled Kingdom of Ash and it👏is👏 gorgeous!
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Russell D. Hemenway, who rose from reform politics in New York City to help orchestrate national strategies to advance liberal candidates and ideas, died on Jan. 30 at his home in Rhinebeck, N.Y. He was 88.
His family announced the death.
From 1965 until his death, Mr. Hemenway was national director of the National Committee for an Effective Congress, which was founded in 1948 by Eleanor Roosevelt and others to support left-leaning candidates for Congress and the Democratic Party. By 1976, its power had grown to the extent that the newspaper The National Observer called it "perhaps the most powerful political force in this country."
As campaign laws were tightened in the 1970s to limit financial contributions of groups and individuals, the committee maintained its influence by developing advanced systems for sorting electoral data and pinpointing areas where it might devote its efforts.
Republicans took notice. "Some of the techniques the G.O.P. must try are the sophisticated and concentrated personal campaigning of organization such as the National Committee for an Effective Congress," Senator Bob Dole of Kansas was quoted as saying in 1978 in an article by the conservative Heritage Foundation.
The organization was a reliable bearer of the progressive, usually Democratic, torch. It fought McCarthyism, backed civil rights legislation, criticized American involvement in Vietnam, called for President Richard M. Nixon's impeachment, battled tax breaks for oil companies and pushed arms control agreements.
But Mr. Hemenway saw a threat to the American political system that transcended any specific issue. "The average citizen," he told The New York Post in 1971, "has become cynical to the point where he doesn't see any difference between the incumbent and the challenger — they're both crooks in his eyes."
His answer was legislation to limit campaign contributions and expenditures, and when it was passed in Congress, many credited the committee with pushing it through. Future measures would strengthen parts of the law, while court decisions weakened other parts.
Russell Douglas Hemenway was born on March 25, 1925, in Leominster, Mass. After World War II began, he was drafted into the Navy during his freshman year at Dartmouth and served on a destroyer in the Pacific. He returned to Dartmouth to graduate with a degree in government, after which he studied at the Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris.
He then served in the Foreign Service in France and Greece. While working in Paris he met Adlai E. Stevenson, who became the Democratic Party's presidential candidate in 1952 and 1956. Mr. Stevenson urged him to return to the United States and become involved in politics.
He took the advice. Moving to New York City, Mr. Hemenway became active in Democratic politics while working as an investment broker and a director of the city office of the state Commerce Department. He rose to president of the Lexington Democratic Club, which opposed the city's dominant Democratic organization, and was later elected executive director of the New York Committee for Democratic Voters, another reform group. He went to Washington to be director of the National Committee for an Effective Congress in 1966.
Mr. Hemenway was involved in many campaigns, including Mr. Stevenson's unsuccessful effort to win a third Democratic presidential nomination in 1960, when the party chose Senator John F. Kennedy. In 1968 he was an early backer of Senator Eugene J. McCarthy's unsuccessful bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, which went to Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey.
In his 2003 book, "McCarthy for President: The Candidacy That Toppled a President, Pulled a New Generation Into Politics, and Moved the Country Toward Peace," Arthur Herzog III called Mr. Hemenway "a handsome man who could charm, or bully, a campaign contribution from Scrooge." Mr. Herzog reported that Mr. Hemenway once ran into a drunken man in a hotel corridor and extracted a $5,000 campaign pledge.
Mr. Hemenway, who also had a home in Manhattan, married Catherine Casey in 1951. She died in 1999. He is survived by their daughter, Anne Hemenway; his son from another relationship, Brent Hemenway; his sister, Joyce H. Brown; and two grandsons.


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Not up for driving out to Mansfield (Hi, Mom and Dad!) tonight in Friday-evening traffic to talk about children who are bought and sold into sexual slavery and will probably live an average of seven years before dying as a result of the danger and trauma of the industry? No? Not your fun idea of a weekend kick-off? Well, be mollified: You can watch tonight's Traffick911 Shared Hope Town Hall Meeting online from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Online viewers can also submit questions for the event Q&A moderated by the Rebecca Project. On hand will be: Fort Worth Police Chief Jeffrey Halstead, Sgt. Byron Fassett of Dallas PD's Crimes Against Children unit and former U.S. Congresswoman Linda Smith.
Traffick911, a faith-based organization from Fort Worth, is on high alert in advance of the Super Bowl, which is expected to increase Texas's already high population of human trafficking victims. Their "I'm Not Buying It" campaign has been launched in advance of the big game in hopes of discouraging those who would buy child prostitutes, wittingly or otherwise
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Frank Tobias has just created the Sony Ericsson Aino Mini phone, shown below and detailed after the break.Since SE is so keen on turning each and every one of its handsets into mini versions, concept designers are also doing the same thing.
This Sony Ericsson concept is a mini version of the SE Aino, featuring a 10 megapixel camera, HD video recording and 10GB of memory, plus an extra of 64GB due to memory cards. Expect the screen diagonal on the device and the resolution to smaller than the ones of the original Aino. What do you say, is this viable?
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Each week my Moms in Prayer group gets together to pray for our children and their schools. There are times when I wonder if all the prayers for my children really make a difference in their lives. Sure, there are many times I've seen answered prayers, but does it make a difference to my children that I'm praying for them?
Recently I asked all four of my kids what it means to know that their mom prays for them on a regular basis. Their responses both surprised me and brought tears to my eyes. Each one of them said something different. Not one response was the same. I want to share their very precious responses with you as a way of encouraging you to pray for your children.
Praying for our kids:
- gives them a sense of peace.
- provides a role model of prayer.
- gives them a sense of protection.
- gives them a sense of hope.
- provides stability in their lives.
- makes them feel loved.
- reassures them that the choices they are making will lead them down the right path.
- helps them to find joy in everything.
- gives them strength to know they can take on whatever life throws at them.
- lets them know they aren't alone in their journey in life.
- reminds them that they have our support.
- gives them confidence.
And then there is the response from my oldest, which I predicted would come in the form of its own article. I cannot state what he said any better. Here's what he sent me:
"Life includes some strange turns. Some clearly marked with signs, others sharp and quick, to avoid the tree that's fallen in the rain. What makes navigating theses roads easier, aside from Google maps of course, is the strength that comes from family. Be it blood or experience, family is shaped by many things. However, at the core of family is love.
Some show love by telling you the truth, even when you don't want to hear it. Others by going to bat for you, right or wrong. I'm sure we all have that one person, or more, who will always answer the phone for whatever it is we might need at that particular 2am.
Mom, you pray. It's not that you don't fulfill a couple of those other roles either. I have never questioned your multi-tasking ability! But you pray. Supporting your family with a love rooted in faith. And when I'm driving down that dark road in the rain, and the tree is falling in front of me, all I can do is swerve. Falling back on faith. Your prayers are love. Your prayers are strength. Easily appreciated when times are good. Essential on those dark, rainy roads."
So, at the end of the day, do your prayers matter? The answer to that question is a resounding… YES! The interesting thing is that not one of my kids mentioned answers to prayer, but just knowing that they were prayed for has made all the difference.
My challenge to you is to join me and others who weekly pray for their children and their schools with your local Moms in Prayer group. Begin now making a difference in your children's lives and the lives of those at their schools.
If you're not already in a Moms in Prayer group, ask God to help you find just one other mom over the summer to start praying with you in the new school year. And if you are in a group, invite another mom to join you this fall.
Tina Chambers Smith is a speaker, writer, author and founder of Raising Kids on Your Knees, a blog focused on praying and parenting life into the lives of our children. She has seen the power of prayer in her own children's lives and believes there is no better way for us as moms to raise our children than on our knees in daily prayer for them. Tina resides with her husband, Rod, in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Together they have four children and two grandchildren.