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Thrifting a Capsule Wardrobe
My last post was all about simplifying, but what if you need to add to your closet?
I've already admitted I have a bit of a shopping problem. In fact, that's one of the main reasons I decided to simplify my wardrobe. I wanted to say goodbye to regrets and impulses that clogged up my closet and were seldom worn. Cutting back on the retail therapy is helping me maintain my cleaner closet.
But clothes do wear out, especially if you are wearing them more often! Lifestyles, jobs, seasons, sizes, and bodies change. Sometimes we do need to shop in order to maintain a functional wardrobe. This is a huge relief to me, as I'm not ready to give up shopping entirely.
I wanted to let you in on my biggest secret for building and maintaining a capsule wardrobe on a budget: thrifting.
Here are some looks from my late winter/early spring wardrobe. Each of these outfits includes at least one secondhand item.
Nearly a third of my summer capsule is secondhand. My closet includes clothes from J. Crew, Banana Republic, Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, and Stuart Weitzman. All of these items together cost me less than $50 because I bought them at the thrift store. Most of these items appeared barely worn, and some were new with tags.
I don't care much about brands, but I am thinking more about quality as I shop. Buying things secondhand makes higher quality items more budget friendly.
I started shopping at thrift stores when I was in junior high school, primarily so I would have a wardrobe that was different from what my classmates were wearing. I liked the idea of building a look that wasn't straight off the mall racks, and I still have an eclectic style in my home and my wardrobe. I continue to enjoy treasure hunting and regard my best thrift finds somewhat like trophies. I've tried to restrain myself from enthusiastically responding to a compliment with "Thanks! This was only five bucks!", as I've found most people aren't as excited about my deals as I am.
If you're new to thrifting and think you'd like to give it a try, here are some of my guidelines:
1. Look for quality and value. Familiarize yourself with labels so you can recognize whether a shirt came from Walmart or Neiman Marcus. In general, a secondhand Old Navy tank top is not going to be a good value, as it could be found new and on sale for a similar price. Check for condition (no pilled sweaters, stains or twisted side seams). Factor any necessary dry cleaning or alterations into the total cost. For example, I found $100 jeans for $7. Even though they need a $10 alteration for the best fit, they are still a good total investment for me.
2. Try it on. Even if a tag lists a size you don't normally wear, it might be worth trying on the item. Clothes sometimes end up in thrift stores because of mismarked sizes or inaccurate fit, and these mistakes could be to your advantage. Sizing conventions for vintage clothing and international brands also vary greatly, so don't count something out based on listed size alone. Also consider whether an inexpensive alteration might make the item a perfect fit. If you're handy with a sewing machine, you could even do these yourself!
3. Have a plan. Make a list of items you're looking for to replace or fill the current or next season of your wardrobe. It's helpful to think in advance of wardrobe needs when thrifting, as it's unlikely you'll find the exact item you're looking for on the first try. My striped tunic dress is starting to wear out, so this is something I look for every time I go to the thrift store. I don't need it urgently, but I can see the need on the horizon. I also want some type of olive or muted green top for fall, so I look through these color sections when I shop.
4. Try out trends. If you've been wanting to try a trend but don't want to invest in an item you may only wear for a season or two, thrifting is a great way to give it an inexpensive go! I found my floral joggers (new with tags!) for $6 at the thrift store. I'll enjoy them while I wear them, and I won't feel bad about donating them back to the thrift store when I move on. For trendy items that aren't likely to become classics you wear for years, buying secondhand can keep your cost per wear low. Since trends are often revisiting fashions of earlier eras, you may even find a vintage item that looks fashion forward (I'm looking at you, 90s crop tops!).
5. Go often. I regularly explore three or four thrift stores in my area. Because I go often, I am generally familiar with the merchandise and can spot new items fairly quickly. I actually enjoy searching through every item, but becoming familiar with stores in my area makes it easier to quickly browse. Merchandise also turns over regularly, so going often gives you the best chance of finding the item on your list before someone else does.
6. Search outside your area. Thrift stores often vary greatly by location. I like to occasionally look in other parts of town for a different selection, and I also try to find thrift stores when I'm traveling. Areas favored by retirees may have great vintage merchandise, and places inhabited by young professionals may have good options for an office work wardrobe. You never know what you'll find, but trying out different places will give you the broadest selection.
7. Shop online. If you don't have thrift stores conveniently nearby, or if you prefer not to rummage through racks, you now have some great online options. Sites like Twice and thredUP buy and sell quality used clothing. You can search by size, color, or brand. People can buy and sell clothes directly with one another through apps like Poshmark, and even Goodwill has the option to shop a selection of goods online. Of course, there's always ebay (where I recently bought gently used boots for fall for 20% of their retail cost) and the vintage section of Etsy. If you don't mind paying a little more for convenience, you may find shopping secondhand online can help you build your budget capsule wardrobe.
What about you? Are you an expert treasure hunter with more tips to share? Are you a fledgling thrifter ready to give it a try? Do secondhand clothes have a place in your wardrobe?
Seven Tips To Start Simplifying Your Wardrobe
Full disclosure: this wardrobe simplifying thing is still a work in progress for me. I have clothes in two closets, one dresser, and two under-bed boxes. I still have too many clothes. But I am making progress!
Here is my closet from February and my closet now:
I have also done some major cleaning out in the second (guest room) closet. A couple months ago, that was an "open at your own risk" type of closet, the type to open v-e-r-y c-a-r-e-f-u-l-l-y. It was packed to a comical, pile-toppling point. If you came to my house now, you could not only open the closet door, but also safely step inside! The single rack is still full of clothes on hangers (mostly my off season or vintage pieces), but a guest could easily stash a suitcase there. Progress.
I'm still learning, and I feel my relationship to my belongings being transformed. Simplifying is a process.
If you are interested in simplifying your wardrobe and don't know where to begin, here are some ideas. These are things I've found helpful in my closet makeover, and perhaps they can get you started on your own journey.
1. Start the "keep" pile with your favorites and your basics.
Begin by setting aside the items you love and wear often, the things you know you want to keep. Sometimes it's easier to eliminate some clothes once you've identified what stays. Also include your wardrobe basics or staples, like your favorite jeans.
Note that your basics might not be typical neutrals, like a trench coat or a white oxford shirt. Just because these items appear on many "must have" lists does not mean you must have them! I do have a trench, but in a darker tan that suits me better than classic khaki, and I prefer my blue button down to white, especially since I spend much of my time with a toddler–crisp white and everyday childhood messes do not mix well for me. High-waisted, rust-colored shorts might not be everyone's basic, but for me they are a staple. They go with all my favorite tops, can be worn with flats or heels, and I even sometimes rock them with tights and a sweater in the fall.
I love pattern mixing, and for me, stripes are a basic. I wear my striped tops with just about any and everything. A capsule wardrobe can be black and white and gray, but it certainly doesn't have to be.
Find your own staples, pieces you feel great wearing and can easily combine into outfits. Let these be your signature pieces and form the base of your wardrobe.
2. Eliminate duplicates.
You may find you have two or three very similar items but generally prefer wearing one of them. When I put my colorful tanks (or my oxford shirts, or my patterned skirts) side by side, I usually have a clear front-runner. The others serve as back ups or extras, and I can free up closet space by keeping the favorites and donating seconds. Now instead of going to my second best when my favorite item is dirty, I just do laundry. It's slightly less convenient, but I actually feel happier and more comfortable wearing only my top tier clothing.
3. Store out of season and out of size items.
If you have the space (under bed storage, an extra drawer or closet space), store things you aren't currently wearing, or at least move them out of the front of your closet. Since I had a baby two and a half years ago, I finally put those last couple maternity dresses in storage. No need to have these items right in my sight line when I'm dressing each day. The weather has also gotten hot, so under bed boxes and space bags keep my sweaters out of the way and moth-free during the summer. When the seasons change, it feels like a treasure hunt to rediscover what's been hiding in storage. If space is at a premium, a wardrobe bag in the back of your closet or a box on a high shelf could keep these items out of the way.
4. Remove things that are worn out, stained, or beyond repair.
When I examined some of the clothes I wasn't wearing, particularly former favorites, I discovered that many of them were worn out. It's hard for me to say goodbye to once beloved clothes, but I am not going to feel good wearing the pilling sweater or the shirt with twisted side seams. If the items cannot be cleaned or repaired, I am better off without them crowding my closet. If you are particularly attached to something that is no longer fit for daily wear, consider whether it could transition to lounge wear. This is the best second life I've found for moth-eaten sweaters that I still like but wouldn't wear out of the house.
5. Find new ways to wear what you have.
This won't get anything out of your closet, but it might grow your appreciation for some things you already have. This is one of my favorite uses for Pinterest, where I keep a secret board of capsule wardrobe inspiration. I included the mustard cropped chinos from my spring capsule in my summer collection, and when I search "mustard pants outfit" or "mustard color combo", I get lots of new ideas. If you have a piece you're unsure about or wonder if certain colors work together, search for how others have worn them and find inspiration. You can do a regular internet search as well, but I like how easy it is to collect and store inspiration on Pinterest.
Also think about whether some pieces could be worn unconventionally. Two of my dresses also serve as tops when tucked into a skirt or knotted at the waist with a pair of pants. The two outfits on the right, from my late winter/early spring Project 333, show that in action.
6. Discover what you're actually wearing (and eliminate what you're not wearing).
Try the hanger trick or keep a log (written or photographic), or use an app or online resource to document what you wear for a season. If you are struggling with some of the previous tips, this one might lend some objectivity to the simplifying process. Becoming aware of unworn clothes may make it easier to part with them or could motivate you to make new outfits and transform these items into favorites.
Seeing what's not working can also help with future shopping. Common themes among my unworn clothes included demanding care requirements (dry clean only, etc.), unflattering styles and colors, or items unsuited for the climate where I live. I now check care labels when I shop, and I limit "hand wash" and "dry clean only" items. I have also avoided buying additional cold climate items like heavy sweaters or lined pants; I live in the Deep South of the United States, and I will rarely have a chance to wear those clothes.
7. Go for a trial separation if you have trouble letting go.
Sometimes absence makes the heart grow fonder, and sometimes out of sight is out of mind. And sometimes clichés also apply to clothes. Try stashing clothes about which you are undecided. I kept a pile in that doom closet for a couple months and then reassessed. Most of those items have since been donated, but I'm holding on to a few until I make my fall wardrobe. A box or bag in an out of the way place can give you a break from the clothes. If you haven't accessed the stash or thought about its contents for a specified time (I recommend between one and six months), you might be ready to part ways. You could do this sight unseen or go through items again–whatever works for you. Or you might discover you are more attached to an item than you realized and choose to keep it in your closet.
Ready to try it? Let me know how it goes!
Have you already cleaned out your closet? What helped you get started?
Summer Capsule Wardrobe!
On July 1st, I started a new season of my capsule wardrobe experiment. After completing my first round this spring and donating carloads of clothes, my closet and I feel freer. By having fewer things in my closet, I find I actually have more (and better things) to wear.
So for the next three months (give or take), here is what's in my closet:
Tops (16):
1. Bronze drop shoulder top
2. Southwestern print tank
3. Mint tee
4. Floral silky tank
5. Striped tee
6. Confetti peplum
7. Plum halter
8. Striped tank
9. White knit reversible tank
10. Cream tee
11. Crochet/patterned top
12. Black tank
13. Black crochet tee
14. Harvest gold cardigan
15. Rust cardigan
16. Denim jacket
Bottoms / Dresses / Etc. (12):
17. Black flowy shorts
18. Rust high-waisted shorts
19. Denim midi skirt
20. Red print skirt
21. Dark wash skinny jeans
22. Medium wash jeans
23. Floral joggers
24. Mustard crops
25. Black linen romper
26. Striped dress
27. Chambray dress
28. Eyelet midi dress
Shoes (8):
– Black canvas sandals
– Beaded sandals
– Lace-up booties
– Neutral heels
– Outdoor wedges
– Black brogues
– Black booties
And, for practicality:
– Golashes
Are you living with a capsule wardrobe or thinking about trying it?
Here are some great resources if you're wondering where to start:
Project 333: Season 1 Follow Up
A new season of Project 333 began July 1st (more on that later!), so now seemed like a good time to follow up on my first season. I began my own version of Project 333 in March and continued through May. I had a "between seasons" grace period for June and have now begun a new three month season.
Here are the outfits from season one, all put together:
I survived three months with only 33 clothing items (plus shoes and accessories–my modified rules), and I actually enjoyed it–at least for the first eight or nine weeks. After that point, the weather started changing. I started getting a little bored. I made some extra money and bought a couple new shirts. I just…lost a bit of steam.
But I also took two carloads of donations to the thrift store! I kept going back to my stored clothes and further culling my stash, and I know that will continue.
I've noticed a modification in my shopping habits. My purchases are much more thoughtful, more intentional. I still make some impulse thrift buys, but my "It was on sale at Target!" spending is down significantly if not altogether gone. I consider this a win. I'm also looking more critically at fit and quality when buying clothes. Rather than shopping only for pleasure, I'm shopping with the goal of building a wardrobe that reflects my style and suits my lifestyle.
Project 333: Outfits Part 2
Here is my second set of outfits from my Project 333 wardrobe experiment. (You can find the first set of outfits here.)
I began this project with the suspicion that my constantly growing wardrobe and packed closet were not adding to my life. Wearing only thirty-three items of clothing for a set period of time seemed like a fairly simple way to see if I might enjoy living with less. Turns out I do.
In seven weeks, I have not worn the same outfit twice, and I have not grown bored with my options. It almost feels like a game making new outfits from my options, and I find what I'm wearing is more creative and more reflective of who I am. I can confidently say that you do not have to be a minimalist to enjoy a simplified wardrobe.
Though I've done some online window shopping, I have not added to my wardrobe during these weeks. I've even left my "off limits" clothes (those not selected for my thirty-three items) alone, with the exception of making two swaps.
I chose not to include shoes and accessories in my count, though I did limit my selection of these items as well. I have had a tougher time sticking to my pared down options here, and I've added back some packed away shoes and jewelry. I'll keep working with those things to find what works for me.
Now that Easter is here and Lent is over, I'm setting a new goal to extend the project with my current items through June. I feel like I've taking one significant step toward simplifying my life and having my reality more closely reflect my priorities, and I'm looking forward to seeing where this takes me.
Anyone else care to join me and give this a try? Where might you benefit from less in your life?
How To Overpack Without Really Trying (and Other Mistakes)
Earlier this month, our family went on a week-long beach vacation. I expected my limited closet would make packing especially easy, and I beamed with pride at my great planning and organization. I made a list in advance, picked things that layered well and could be combined into several outfits, and then laid everything out to admire my work. I mean, look at that spread: efficient accessories, options for temperature swings . . . I felt really pleased with myself.
And then I started filling the suitcase, which was a standard, rolling carry on. My packed suitcase was thoroughly packed, and I suspected I had packed too much. I pulled a stack of items off the top, removed a pair of shoes, and zipped my luggage easily.
None of the items pictured above were among the things removed from the suitcase and left at home. Rather, I had taken out pajamas and lounge clothes. For a week-long beach trip with my family, I had brought about a dozen outfits' worth of clothes and only one set of pajamas. We also had in-unit laundry, which I used while there but completely ignored while packing.
I forgot that reality is reality. I spent half my time in lounge clothes or swim wear, relaxing with my family. A pile of lounge wear doesn't make a Pinterest-worthy picture, but fewer outfits and more pajamas would have been a better fit.
Obviously overpacking for a car trip a few hours away is a mistake of little consequence. Still, I'm trying to cut down on these fashion mistakes and the time, money, and stress that they cost me.
My unedited closet contained plenty of mistakes: the mint green tank that was on sale but isn't the right color for me; the designer skirt that was a great deal but is a size too small and only fits while I'm standing and wearing super-constrictive shapewear; the silk top in the perfect color that must be dry cleaned after every wear. Those three items collectively cost me less than $60, but those are only three mistakes of many.
Meanwhile, this is my basic black tank top:
Yes, that's a large hole. It extends beyond the seam into a long run, and it gapes right around my left hip whenever I wear it. That $60 spent on mistakes could replace my basic tank along with my favorite tights that have a run and can only be worn with boots. I think I would even have enough left over to re-sole a beloved pair of heels and possibly alter my charcoal skirt that's a bit too big.
Not one of those investments has the appeal of buying a new top, even a top in the wrong color. Similarly, packing pajamas sounds far less exciting than packing outfits I will not have an opportunity to wear. I am swept up in the thrill of the new and the idealized, and I end up missing what I actually need.
I'm hoping that with greater intention and objectivity, I will make fewer fashion mistakes. I have grace for myself in this learning process, and I know I'm growing in the art of packing and living lightly. And next time I go shopping, will someone please remind me to replace that hole-y black tank top?
Project 333: A Progress Report
For the past six weeks I have dressed from a thirty-three item wardrobe inspired by Project 333. Though you can start anytime, Project 333 participants generally begin their three month terms to coincide with the seasons (January, April, July, October). I began in early March along with Lent, and I "gave up" about three quarters of my wardrobe to try living with less. Some of these items have been donated or will be sold, and others are packed away for the season or because I am not yet ready to part with them.
While I've been engaged in this limited wardrobe experiment, I have recorded my outfits with notes and photographs. I am also keeping a "wear count" because I'm curious about which items I wear frequently. Since I have bridged seasons with my time frame, some items have not yet been worn due to weather (i.e., my linen romper–come on already, Spring!), and I have swapped out at least one item that was decidedly Winter (a lined brown tweed jacket) for something more Spring-ish (a half sleeve hooded jacket).
What I've found most interesting is that I have not worn the exact same outfit twice. With the twenty-seven clothing items I've actually worn, and with an intentionally limited selection of shoes and accessories, I have made a unique outfit every single day. Documenting my outfits has inspired me to find different combinations.
I am more self-aware and less self-conscious. I feel like I have a better idea of which shapes and proportions work for my body, and I feel more confident in what I'm wearing. Viewing my style in photographs has given me slight objectivity, and building outfits from a smaller, preferred selection of items is producing better results for me. I guess it's similar to cooking with the best ingredients available to you; even simple recipes taste delicious when built from quality ingredients.
Based on my wear count, here are my most popular items:
1. Dark wash skinny jeans (14 wears)
2. Dark wash bootcut jeans (7)
3. (tie) Rust cardigan; denim jacket (6)
4. (tie) Chambray tunic; mustard cropped chinos (5)
5. (tie) Cream lace top; purple dolman tee; striped dress (4)
While I wait for warmer weather so I can actually wear the shorts and skirts that I included, I'll remain reassured that I have more than enough. I'm not bored with my options yet. Though I committed to the project through Easter, I have decided to extend it through June. I may swap out a couple more items between now and then, but I know I'll have plenty to wear.(Oh, the possibilities! Here is one sweatshirt, six slightly different ways. I cut the tag out of the sweatshirt, and now it's reversible. I ended up wearing the combo in the lower right.)


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CHP: Triple killer at Yountville vets center separated out victims
The former Army infantryman who killed three staff members and himself at a rehabilitation center for war veterans in Yountville entered through the building's back loading dock carrying a shotgun and a semiautomatic rifle and wearing safety glasses and ear protection, the California Highway Patrol said.
In a brief synopsis of its investigative report, released Tuesday, the CHP suggested Albert Wong acted quickly and deliberately when he attacked Pathway Home on the campus of the Veterans Home of California-Yountville just after 10 a.m. on March 9. Wong had been a client at the center.
On the second floor of Madison Hall, Wong "entered a room where a small gathering of Pathway Home staff was taking place," the CHP said. "Wong ordered the veterans to exit the room, and one of the staff members in the room dialed 911 and reported an active shooter incident."
Wong ordered all staffers to leave except three women — clinical psychologist Jennifer Gonzales Shushereba, who was seven months pregnant, clinical director Jennifer Golick and Executive Director Christine Loeber — whom he took hostage, the report said.
Soon after, a Napa County sheriff's deputy entered the center and exchanged gunfire with Wong. Wong then killed the three clinicians before turning one of his guns on himself. He acted alone, the CHP said.
The Napa County district attorney's office said this week that its review of the evidence in the case led it to conclude that the officer's actions were legally justified, because he feared "for the lives of the women being held hostage and his own life."
The CHP's full report has yet to be released. While the agency gave some detail, it left much unknown, including what it found about security at the veterans center and about Wong's motives.
"While many people still grieve and are still processing this incident, even though it was many months ago, this report does answer some additional questions," said Pathway Home spokesman Larry Kamer. "We hope to find some closure and some comfort to people who really are looking for answers on what happened on March 9."
Wong, a Sacramento resident, had been treated for post-traumatic stress disorder at Pathway Home but was "separated from the program" shortly before the killings, the center said.
Military records show Wong was deployed to Afghanistan with the Army from April 2011 to March 2012, with the rank of specialist E4. He was in active service from May 2010 to August 2013 and previously was in the Army Reserve from 1998 to 2002.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Pathway Home announced it would not reopen. On Aug. 31, the nonprofit center terminated its lease at the state-run campus, where it had treated more than 500 veterans since it was founded a decade ago.
Lizzie Johnson is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Twitter: @LizzieJohnsonnn

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Cyprus PIO: Turkish Cypriot and Turkish Media Review, 11-09-23
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From: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>TURKISH CYPRIOT AND TURKISH MEDIA REVIEW No. 181/11 23.09.11 C O N T E N T S
[A] TURKISH CYPRIOT / TURKISH PRESSNew threats by the Turkish Prime Minister against the Republic of Cyprus during his address at the UN General Assembly, accusations by Eroglu against President Christofias for his speech at the UN General Assembly, Eroglu's contacts in New York, the "authorization" given by the regime's "council of ministers" to Turkish TPAO company to explore for oil in the Cypriot sea, reaction by Turkish Cypriot political parties to the signing of the "agreement" between Erdogan and Eroglu on delimiting the "continental shelf" of Turkey and the breakaway regime, and other internal matters are the main topics covered by the Turkish Cypriot press today. The papers refer also to a statement made by the Turkish Minister of Energy on the Turkish exploration for oil in the Mediterranean and to an interview by Huseyin Ozgurgun with an Egyptian television channel.
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's address to the 66th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, the oil exploration vessel that will set sail for the Mediterranean, a hike in USD against the Turkish lira (TL) and other internal issues are the main topics of today's Turkish press.
[01] Erdogan threatens that Turkey will do whatever is necessary if the UN member states do not stop Cyprus exploration for oil and natural gasUnder the title: "Stop the Greek Cypriots or else we will do whatever is necessary", Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris (23.09.11) reports that during his address yesterday at the General Assembly of the United Nations, the Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on the UN member states to exert active efforts to stop the activities of the Greek Cypriots which, he alleged, might cause tension not only on the island but in the entire region. "Otherwise we will do whatever is necessary", he threatened.
Erdogan said that a just, comprehensive and lasting solution should at last be reached to the problem which continues for 50 years, as he claimed, in Cyprus.
He added the following: "The parameters of the solution were clear in the UN solution plan of 2004, but it showed that no will for solution exists in the Greek Cypriot side. In spite of the fact that the Turkish Cypriot side has always put forward its will in the direction of the solution, it could not yet be saved from the isolation. In spite of this, the Turkish Cypriot side preserved its commitment to peace and solution and participated with good will in the negotiations which resumed under the supervision of the UN.
The target is for the negotiations to reach a result by the end of this year and after the approval of the solution plan in a referendum in the beginning of next year, the new Cyprus to take its place in the European Union. We as Turkey will continue to provide any kind of support for reaching a solution the soonest within the framework of the above-mentioned timetable. However, in case the intransigent stance of the Greek Cypriot side does not allow this, I want to stress also that as guarantor country we will not allow for the future of the Turkish Cypriot people to be uncertain forever. At this critical stage, we cannot accept the Greek Cypriot side to act as if it is the only administration of the island or as if it has the authority to decide in the name of the Turkish Cypriots. The attempt of the Greek Cypriot side to determine alone the areas of jurisdiction in the sea and explore for oil and natural gas in these areas, is an extremely irresponsible attitude from the point of view of its timing and possible consequences.
In front of these unilateral activities of the Greek Cypriot sides, which in fact aim at creating a crisis, Turkey and the Turkish Cypriot side will act with common sense, but they will protect their rights deriving from the international law. Our expectation now from all sides concerned is to exert active efforts in the direction of stopping these initiatives of the Greek Cypriot administration which could cause tension not only on the island but in the entire region. Otherwise, we will do whatever is necessary".
Meanwhile, Kibris (23.09.11) reports also that in statements in New York to the well-known American journalist Charlie Rose, Erdogan said that the Turkish ship which will carry out seismic exploration in the Mediterranean has sailed and is on its way to Cyprus. Erdogan reiterated the Turkish allegation that Turkey, as guarantor power in Cyprus, will protect the rights of the Turkish Cypriots.
[02] Erdogan met with the UN Secretary GeneralAnkara Anatolia news agency reports (23.09.11), inter alia, the following from New York:
"Turkish Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with the United Nations (U.N.) Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in New York on Thursday.
During his meeting with Ban Ki-moon, Erdogan told the Secretary General that "if the Greek Cypriots were to end their efforts for exploration of oil and natural gas, the Turkish side would take a step back".
Erdogan requested from Mr Ban to make a suggestion to the Greek Cypriots to end their efforts to explore for oil and natural gas in Eastern Mediterranean.
Erdogan informed also that Turkey supported a comprehensive solution in Cyprus.
Erdogan gave information to the Secretary General on the continental shelf delimitation agreement signed between Turkey and the TRNC on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Erdogan also said that if the Greek Cypriots insisted on exploring oil and natural gas, this would hurt the negotiations process in the island.
Erdogan requested from the United Nations Secretary General to make Istanbul a centre of the U.N.
Erdogan told Ban Ki-moon that Turkey desired to see the Turkish language as an official language of the U.N. In return, Ban Ki-moon told Erdogan that this was an issue to be decided by the member states.
During the meeting with the Secretary General, Erdogan expressed Turkey's disappointment on the Palmer Report that was prepared on the Israeli attack against the Mavi Marmara aid ship in May 2010.
Erdogan told Ban Ki-moon that it was crucial for Palestine to be recognized as a state at the United Nations. Erdogan cited the example of "North Sudan-South Sudan" within this frame.
Erdogan also informed Mr Ban that Turkey would continue to extend assistance to Somalia.
Both men also talked on the Alliance of Civilizations project."
[03] Eroglu criticizes President Christofias for his address at the UN General Assembly and tries to justify Turkey's occupation in CyprusTurkish Cypriot daily Gunes (23.09.11) reports that the Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu has criticized President Christofias for his address at the General Assembly of the United Nations. In statements yesterday in New York, Eroglu alleged that President Christofias reiterated his "known allegations" against Turkey and used an aggressive language. Eroglu alleged that the position which President Christofias possesses today does not belong to him and that he does not represent the Turkish Cypriot "people" and the whole of Cyprus.
Eroglu claimed that what President Christofias said in his speech were not true and accused him of distorting the historic realities and of deceiving the international community on the issue of the ongoing Cyprus talks.
Eroglu alleged that Turkey did not invaded Cyprus in 1974, but saved the Turkish Cypriots from being annihilated and brought peace to the island. He accused President Christofias of occupying "the post of the 1960 partnership Republic".
Eroglu alleged that the ongoing negotiations between President Christofias and himself aim at a "new partnership" and not at turning a unitary state into a federation, like President Christofias has said in his speech. He claimed that this bi-zonal, bi-communal federal partnership will have two founding states of equal status. Eroglu argued that President Christofias distorted the truth by saying that the Turkish Cypriot side drew back from the convergences agreed by the sides in the past. He claimed that President Christofias refrains from announcing what these convergences are and at the same time he prevents the UN Secretary-General to announce these convergences.
Referring to the explorations for oil and natural gas by the Republic of Cyprus, Eroglu described them as "provocative actions which are contrary to the aim and spirit of the negotiations that have reached a critical and decisive stage". "In front of these actions, we are determined to protect our rights and interests in cooperation with our guarantor and motherland Turkey", he said and alleged that as Turkish Cypriot side, they are focusing all their efforts on the negotiations for finding a just and viable agreement on the island.
Eroglu went on and alleged the following: "The activities of Christofias to unilaterally influence Cyprus' future in the direction of his own interests by hiding behind the Resolutions of the United Nations have no other use than harming the relations between the two sides and making the solution more difficult. The relevant UN Resolutions provide for the settlement of the problem through negotiations held between the sides at equal level. Given that the ground and the parameters of the negotiations are known, trying to create new debates on this issue only shows the lack of political will of the Greek Cypriot side on this issue. We believe that the international community and mainly the esteemed UN Secretary-General will evaluate in the necessary manner the aggressive and deceptive statements made by Mr Christofias using this tribune which he occupies unilaterally. In spite of the intransigent stance of the Greek Cypriot side and its provocative actions, the Turkish Cypriot side is determined to continue its constructive stance in the search of a compromise through negotiations within the framework of the good will offices of the UN Secretary-General".
[04] Eroglu's contacts in New YorkAccording to illegal BRT (22.09.11), Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu who is continuing his contacts in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly met with state and government officials of various countries yesterday. Eroglu, at first, met with the Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
The meeting took place at the representation office of Qatar in New York.
Later Eroglu also met with the Prime Minister of Albania Sali Berisha at the UN headquarters.
Eroglu also had a meeting with the Azeri Foreign Minister Elmar Memmedyarov at the "TRNC representative office" in New York.
[05] Eroglu stated from New York that the oil drilling dispute will not lead to a war at the momentAnkara Anatolia news agency (21.09.11) reported from New York on statements by Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu who has said on Wednesday that the Greek Cypriot leader Demetris Christofias was politically motivated in his push for offshore drilling southeast of the island to fix his political reputation.
Speaking to reporters in New York where he signed an "agreement" with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to mark borders of the "continental shelf" between Turkey and the "TRNC", he claimed that Christofias is trying to salvage his shaken image and acts like a hero who bully Turkey and that he is not acting wisely.
Eroglu said Wednesday's deal provided a framework for future "agreements" in exploring and exploiting hydrocarbon reserves around Cyprus. "We will see research ships in the Eastern Mediterranean from now on. But I do not believe at the moment that all of this could lead to a war", Eroglu said
[06] Yildiz stated that Piri Reis is set to sail to Mediterranean todayAnkara Anatolia news agency (22.09.11) reported from Ankara that Turkey's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz said on Thursday that a Turkish oil exploration vessel would set sail towards the Mediterranean on Friday.
In statements after his meeting with Awat al-Barasi, a member responsible for energy of the executive board of the Transitional National Council of Libya, in Ankara, Yildiz said that the "Piri Reis" vessel, anchored at Izmir Port, would set sail to the Mediterranean on Friday to explore for oil and natural gas. "We will intensify and prioritize our projects regarding the Mediterranean, and Piri Reis will set sail tomorrow", Yildiz said.
Yildiz also said that Turkey would never resort to provocative behaviours, and was not expecting "Mediterranean to be heated in the short term".
[07] The so-called council of ministers issued a "license" to the TPAO for oil explorationTurkish Cypriot daily Vatan (23.09.11) reports that during an extraordinary meeting of the so-called council of ministers of the breakaway regime on the "continental shelf delimitation agreement" signed between Turkey and the "TRNC" (breakaway regime) on Wednesday in New York, the "council" approved the issuing of a "license" to the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) for the exploration of oil and natural gas in the coastal territories of the occupied area of the Republic of Cyprus.
Self-styled prime minister Irsen Kucuk, in a statement made after the meeting, said that they do not have any information on when and on which area the TPAO will start its exploration for oil and natural gas. He added that the "TRNC is determined to protect its rights on the island's continental shelf which it has equal rights over".
[08] Turkish Cypriots parties' reactions on the "continental shelf delimitation agreement" signed between Turkey and the breakaway regimeTurkish Cypriot daily Halkin Sesi (23.09.11) reports about the reactions of the Turkish Cypriot political parties on a discussion held yesterday at the so-called "assembly", about the "continental shelf delimitation agreement" signed between Turkey and the breakaway regime.
According to the paper, the opposition parties reacted because the "agreement" was signed without the approval of the self-styled assembly. The parties stated that they do not approve the "agreement".
Stating that the day the "agreement" was signed was "the most sorrowful day of his life", Ferdi Sabit Soyer, self-styled deputy with the Republican Turkish Party (CTP) stated that he was informed about the event from the news agencies. He went on and added that the method followed by Eroglu was not in compliance with democracy. He also said that he neither agrees with the actions of the Greek Cypriots.
On his part, Ozkan Yorgancioglu, the chairman of CTP, also criticized that fact that the "assembly" was not included on the procedure of the "agreement" and added that the will of the "assembly" must be respected. He said that this applies both as regards the Cyprus problem and "international agreements".
Mehmet Cakici the chairman of Social Democracy Party (TDP) said that the "assembly" was by-passed and stated: "The competent authority of this country is the parliament". He went on and said that according to information he has, an "agreement" on oil research was signed between Turkey and the "TRNC", as he called the occupied area of Cyprus, ten years ago. Therefore, he said, he does not understand why an "agreement" was signed at this particular time and why the "parliament" and the "government" were left out of the "agreement".
On his part, Mustafa Emiroglu self-styled deputy with the TDP said that this decision may even open the road for division in Cyprus, and it may safeguard the disappearing of the Turkish Cypriots. Therefore, the "agreement" should have been discussed at the "parliament" for days.
Replying to the criticism, self-styled prime minister Irsen Kucuk stated that of course the "assembly" and the "government" are responsible for the signing of "international agreements" and said that the issue was not at the agenda while Eroglu and his delegation were going to New York. The issue came up at the agenda suddenly and they went on with it. On his part, Huseyin Ozgurgun, the self-styled foreign minister said that he did not go to New York because nothing important was on the agenda.
[09] Izcan: "The continental shelf delimitation agreement has no legal ground-Turkey has no right at the natural resources of Cyprus"Turkish Cypriot daily Afrika newspaper (23.09.11) reports that Izzet Izcan, the chairman of the United Cyprus Party (BKP) said that the "continental shelf delimitation agreement" signed between Turkey and the breakaway regime has no legal ground.
Izcan, who issued a written statement, said that this initiative aims in increasing the tension in the area and called on all the Turkish Cypriot parties who are represented at the "assembly" and they say that they support peace, not to approve the "agreement".
"The Government of the Justice and Development Party (AKP), leaning on this agreement which has no international legal ground, put a claim on all the shores around Cyprus and is getting ready to search for oil and natural gas. Such an initiative aims to further increase the existing tension and may be the reason for unwanted events", notes Izcan.
He went on and added that Turkey has no right whatsoever at the natural resources of Cyprus and stated that an end must be given as soon as possible to this tensions policy and war shouting which damage the negotiations for the Cyprus problem and the international relations.
He also said that the military planes, helicopters and ships which for days now tour around Cyprus create anxiety for all Cypriots.
Izzet Izcan, also said that Turkey is not the guarantor for the natural resources of Cyprus, but is the guarantor for Cyprus sovereignty and territorial integrity. Therefore it must abandon the conquering and aggressive policy towards Cyprus.
He finally said that the tension policy must be abandoned and in its place the solution of the Cyprus problem must be obtained and Cyprus must be turned into an island of peace.
[10] "Frigates sail into the Mediterranean"Under the above title, Turkish daily Aksam (23.09.11) reports that the Turkish Navy vessels Salih Reis, Sokullu Mehmet Pasa and Oncu have sailed from Izmir. According to the paper, the ships' mission is to act as a hindrance if drilling activities start in areas that Cyprus has declared as its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), but Turkey says that they belong to "Turkey's or TRNC's territorial waters".
The paper writes that one of the frigates will wait in "Turkey's territorial waters", 6 miles open of Cyprus and it will be possible to be seen from the city of Pafos. The other 2 frigates will patrol the area while 3 torpedo boats which are part of the "TRNC Peace Forces" [as they refer to Turkey's occupational forces] will patrol plots 2 and 3 of Cyprus's EEZ. The ships will reportedly not take any action in plot 12 where currently exploratory drilling is under way, since it does not belong to "Turkey's of TRNC's territorial waters." Additionally, 3 submarines have sailed yesterday morning from the Golcuk naval base.
Moreover, the paper reports that according to Ankara, out of the 13 plots that constitute Cyprus' EEZ, plots 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7 belong to Turkey, while plots 2 and 3 belong to "TRNC's territorial waters."
[11] Ozgurgun: "If the Greek Cypriots see us as a minority, solution is not possible"Turkish Cypriot daily Havadis (23.09.11) with the above title reports that self-styled foreign minister Huseyin Ozgurgun, in an interview with Egyptian TV channel Nile, reiterated his views on the Cyprus problem.
Ozgurgun claimed that although the negotiations for a Cyprus settlement have been going on for years now, they have not reached an agreement due to the Greek Cypriot side's intransigent and negative stance. Alleging that the Turkish Cypriot side was constantly presenting positive proposals at the talks as issued in the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's reports, Ozgurgun argued that a Cyprus settlement is not possible as long as the Greek Cypriot side continues to see and treat the Turkish Cypriots as a minority. Claiming that a Cyprus settlement may be possible if they (Greek Cypriot side) make concessions, Ozgurgun also said: "We have equal rights and equal status on the island. If they stop seeing us as a minority and accept us as equal, then tomorrow the Cyprus problem will be solved immediately. However, if they don't accept this, if they continue to view the Turkish Cypriots as a minority, then they should know very well that this cannot be accepted by our people."
Ozgurgun alleged that Cyprus' "unilateral" membership to the EU in 2004 has made it harder to find a solution to the Cyprus problem and alleged that the aim of the Greek Cypriot side, which rejects all the "positive" proposals presented at the negotiation table, is to control the entire island. Ozgurgun also called on the EU to correct its mistake.
Ozgurgun also claimed that the Greek Cypriots' statements do not reflect the historic and legal realities when they say that the Turkish army is an occupying force in Cyprus. He reiterated the Turkish Cypriot side's view that if the Turkish army hadn't invaded in 1974 in Cyprus, then no Turkish Cypriot would have stayed alive. Adding that many Turkish and Greek Cypriots had died until 1974, Ozgurgun alleged that after 1974 none has died or was declared missing.
[12] Turkey's Davutoglu discussed the latest Cyprus developments with Sergey LavrovAnatolia Anatolia news agency (21.09.11) reported from the United Nations that Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu met on Wednesday with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the United Nations 66th General Assembly, in New York.
Sources close to the meeting said that Davutoglu and Lavrov discussed economic and political relations between the two countries as well as Palestine's attempt to win recognition by the UN and the latest developments in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Cyprus.
Sources also said that Lavrov invited Davutoglu to Moscow to participate in a meeting as part of the preparations over the strategic council between Turkey and Russia.
[13] Erdogan addressed the UN; He reminded of the 89 Security Council Resolutions on Palestine and referred to the crisis with Israel and the situation in SomaliaTurkish daily Today's Zaman (23.09.11) reports that Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reached out to world nations to immediately act in Somalia to end starvation, which he said is a shame for the entire humanity while slamming Israel for shrugging off UN Security Council Resolutions and hindering peace in the Middle East.
Erdogan harshly criticized the world's largest international body on Thursday during his historic UN address and said the United Nations could not show the necessary leadership to win over fears threatening humanity and their hopes, referring to Somalia, where he visited last month.
He spoke about the necessity to restructure the UN and renew its vision so that the international body protects the laws of humanity and does not serve the interests of a certain number of countries.
"I have seen in Somalia last month the failure of the UN and the international community in dealing with the urgent needs of the world," Erdogan said.
Recalling his own personal observations, he said it is impossible to describe the poverty and pain he had witnessed in Somalia and that it is a shame for the international community to see thousands of children dying because of lack of bread and water in Somalia's tragedy.
The Turkish Premier said that the two-decades long civil war in Somalia has basically destroyed all sources necessary for life, adding that the Somali people are walking towards death in front of the entire global community. "Today, the international community watches Somalia as if they were watching a film without a reaction. We have to deal with this picture which is a test for the entire humanity," Erdogan said.
According to Erdogan, no one can talk about peace, justice and civilization in the world unless the voice of Somalia is heard.
Erdogan also harshly criticized Israel for hindering peace in the Middle East and reiterated Turkey's position that the Jewish state must offer apology as a condition to restore ties.
He said Turkey wants to call on Israel to understand there was no substitute for peace and the picture in the region was not just an equation of "peace for security."
Erdogan said there are hundreds of General Assembly decisions that were adopted on Israel and there are 89 Security Council Resolutions which Israel only shrugged off. "What is more painful is that the UN has been incapable of taking the necessary steps to end the humanitarian tragedy that Palestinians have gone and are going through," Erdogan stressed.
He said that Turkey is ready to extend all efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East, adding that Turkey will display active efforts to solve the Arab-Israeli conflict, for recognition of the Palestinian state, to facilitate compromise among Palestinian groups, and to see an end to the blockade imposed on Gaza.
Erdogan also pointed to what he called injustice regarding sanctions due to suspected nuclear activities. He said Israel, which utilizes phosphorus bombs and has nuclear weapons in its arsenal, never faces sanctions but he said when the Western nations "smell similar bombs" in the region, they impose sanctions, referring to Iran's suspected nuclear program and sanctions on the regime to relinquish nuclear activities.
Complaining of tolerance the international community is showing to Israel, Erdogan underlined that it is Palestinian territories that are occupied, not Israeli ones and said "one has to ask permission from Israel to bring in a box of tomatoes to Palestine." He said that the Israeli leaders must realize that the real security for the Jewish nation is the advent of peace.
He urged the world nations to press on Israel to show its leadership that the country is not above the rule of law.
Erdogan also asked the UN member states to recognize Palestine, which he said was in fact established by this body but was never implemented.
Speaking about the lethal Israeli raid into Mavi Marmara ship, Erdogan said that Israel has made a big mistake against a friendly nation ? Turkey. He said Turkey cannot remain silent and indifferent to an incident where Israel "martyred nine of our citizens."
Erdogan reiterated Turkey's position and said unless Turkey's demands ? official apology, compensation and lifting Gaza blockade ? are met, it is impossible for Turkey to restore ties with Israel. He appealed the Israeli people and said he wants to underline that Turkey has no problem with the Israeli people. "We have a problem with the Israeli Goverment," he said, adding that the Israeli Government should be blamed for being the primary source of tension between Turkey and Israel.
[14] Erdogan threatens Israel with warTurkish daily Today's Zaman (22.09.11) reported that Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated that an Israeli raid on a Turkish aid ship last year, which resulted in the deaths of eight Turks and a Turkish-American, was a cause for war and said Turkey can even go to war if necessary.
In statements on PBS' Charlie Rose Show on Wednesday evening, Erdogan said: "The killing of nine people is in fact a cause for war. But we did not see it that way and, as a grand nation, acted with patience."
When asked to confirm that he sees the 2010 raid as a cause for war, Erdogan said: "That could be done if necessary," and added: "But we decided to act in line with Turkey's grandeur and showed patience. I wonder if the US would welcome the killing of its nationals in international waters".
Erdogan also reiterated that there will be no normalization in Turkey's relations with Israel unless Israel apologizes for the deadly raid, pays compensation to the families of the victims, and lifts the blockade of the Gaza Strip, in place since 2007. "These three conditions must be fulfilled," he said.
Erdogan also defended his rhetoric against Israel by referring to the country as a "spoiled child," when asked if his rhetoric was helpful in resolving the dispute. But he said the Israeli Government, not its people, is responsible for the crisis in ties with Turkey.
"I am talking on the basis of the facts. Israel is the spoiled child of the West, I repeat this," he said, noting that Israel has ignored several Resolutions passed in the UN against it. "Sudan, for instance, faced international pressure. But the same pressure was not imposed on Israel. This approach was unfortunately not displayed in the Israeli-Palestinian issue," he said.
Responding to a question on whether his anti-Israeli rhetoric stemmed from a desire to boost his popularity among Arab states, Erdogan said: "We have no interest in popularity. We have to tell the truth, this is what justice requires."
[15] "Legal, but aimed to provoke"Under the above title, Turkish daily Today's Zaman (22.09.11) published the following commentary by Yavuz Baydar:
"Hillary Clinton reportedly told her Turkish counterpart, Ahmet Davutoglu, that the Republic of Cyprus has the right to proceed with its plans to drill under the sea off the island for oil and gas. Purely in legal terms, there is no reason to disagree with her.
But not everything in international politics, particularly in these troubled and utterly complex times, may be reduced to legalism. As a matter of fact, in the broader context, the escalating crisis over who has the rights to drill off Cyprus stands out as another conflict in the already loaded Eastern Mediterranean. In other words, it is a problem that must be regarded as a "luxury" under the current dire circumstances.
The current tension between Turkey and Cyprus is a result of developments that date back to 2003. Greek Cypriots had then signed a deal with Egypt over drilling rights and continued to expand cooperation in 2007 with Syria, Lebanon and Israel. The undersea operation was announced to take place on October 1, but was then changed to September 19 by Nicosia without any explanation. In a retaliatory move Turkey announced that it had signed a deal on continental shelf delimitation on Wednesday with northern Cyprus.
The escalation will not end; in fact, it may turn ugly. Nobody at the moment seems to be in a position to contemplate whether the international community can afford to pay for the consequences of what may take place.
Key questions at this very moment are ones that may provoke a lot of 'Turkey-bashers' to send again their not-so-polite condemnations to the author of this article. Let me ask this nevertheless, very bluntly: Why did the Christofias administration decide to start drilling at this time, even before the official announcement? What is the hurry? What is the real aim?
One possible explanation is that the Greek Cypriot leadership has decided to resort to a provocative measure to force Turkey out of UN-sponsored talks by initiating moves to unify with northern Cyprus. Since it has become clear that the current phase of negotiations between Demetris Christofias and Dervis Eroglu may squeeze the former into politically expensive concessions, and since the Greek Cypriot side is at its core unwilling to go for a unification of the two sides of the island on terms other than the ones it wants to impose, the option of drilling is welcomed as a golden opportunity.
What seems to have led to the hurry is the standoff between Israel and Turkey and the cutting of ties between Syria and Turkey as well. Greek Cypriots are calculating that pushing Turkey into retaliation and threats will bear fruit, and turn the entire EU as well as the US against Ankara. It is, in other words, getting away with gambling over a crisis, which may even lead to an armed confrontation.
The latest developments may prove correct all those who claimed that the mindset prevailing among nationalist Greek Cypriot politicians is so selfish, so cunning and destructive that it exclusively used the mechanisms of the EU to serve its own ethnic-based interests. Not only that, it now threatens to pull Israel, frustrated with Turkish pressure over Gaza and the Mavi Marmara incident, and even Syria into the Cyprus conflict.
Some Turkish Cypriot officials said this is an open expression of the Greek Cypriots' will to cut off negotiations for a settlement on the island. Davutoglu said in New York that unilateral moves (to drill) make these negotiations totally meaningless.
The tragedy of Cyprus becomes even more visible with every shrewd move as such, displayed as an extra, unnecessary ingredient in the boiling Eastern Mediterranean. Once more, it must be made clear to Clinton and all the other leaders who feel responsibility for a solution that it was a huge mistake to accept a divided island, with an unresolved conflict, as a member of the EU. From the very first moment it was obvious that it would serve only to push negotiations into a dead end. The unification process is now so rotten that it will only spread itself into a wider conflict.
The sad part is that nobody wants to take any blame for the folly. One can only hope the Greek Cypriots must be persuaded by the Obama administration that they have nothing to gain with clumsy adventures. At the end of the day, there must be a fair balance between the rights of all the peoples on the island. There must also be an end to testing the strategic value of Turkey in the region. No matter what, it will not go away".
[16] "Turkish problem holds Ankara hostage again"Under the above title, Turkish daily Istanbul Taraf online in Turkish (21.09.11) published a commentary by Lale Kemal who referred to the conflict as it was formed in the Eastern Mediterranean supporting that it is very annoying to see the AKP Government, which changed Turkey's appearance from one of always causing problems to one of being a civilized country that solves its problems through diplomacy, appearing now to be acting like the old Turkey issuing threats left, right and centre.
Looking for the reasons which are causing people to ask what is happening to Turkey under the AKP [Justice and Development Party] Government, Kemal writes:
"Israel is criticizing Ankara over its mismanagement of the Mavi Marmara incident I mentioned above. It seems to miss the old Turkey with its overpowering military tutelage, but the fact that its commandos killed nine Turkish citizens is simply unacceptable. Despite being responsible for the deaths of nine people, Israel has not been mature enough to apologize. In fact, it needs to see that it has regressed.
Having stated this, let us get to the real matter here. I want to draw attention to why and how the Greek Cypriots have challenged Turkey by allowing a foreign company called Noble Energy to explore for gas and oil in its waters.
Southern Cyprus declared an exclusive economic zone in the Eastern Mediterranean and made a deal with foreign companies to explore for oil and gas there. This is legally correct. On the other hand, the Greek Cypriots are politically exploiting with malicious intent this legal right, which stems from the Law of the Sea [UNCLOS], a law that Turkey is not a party to. This is because while it has been conducting peace talks with the Turkish Cypriots by declaring an exclusive economic zone, it has shown it is not willing to form a joint state in which the Turkish Cypriots will have equal representation. The Greek Cypriots' intentions are very ill indeed.
Meanwhile, Turkey's announcement that is going to commence oil and gas exploration off northern Cyprus in association with TPAO [Turkish Petroleum Corporation] is not legal. The reason is this: Even though we may not recognize it as such, southern Cyprus is a UN-recognized state representing the island, and a member of the EU. As a result, Cyprus is in EU waters. According to the Law of the Sea Convention, the Republic of Cyprus, which we call Greek Southern Cyprus, is allowed to carry out exploration in that area contested by Turkey.
Unfortunately, while many of its members were engaged in or planning military coups, the gray areas created by the civilian governments turning a blind eye, have forced Turkey into a corner in foreign policy, reduced its field of maneuvers to nothing and has kept Turkey being a country that continually creates problems.
The current Government was dealt a severe blow by the EU when it kept ajar the doors to a solution in 2004 as a result of the struggle it waged for a solution to the Cyprus problem despite fierce resistance at home.
The other day the EU's spokesman brazenly called on Turkey to find a peaceful solution to its border disputes. By turning its back on the will for a solution that has emerged in Ankara, the EU does not want to acknowledge that it made a mistake of historic proportions by making Greek Southern Cyprus a full member.
This mistake made by the EU in association with those who want the state of no-solution to continue has always weakened Turkey's hand versus EU member Greek Southern Cyprus and its backer Greece, just as it is weakening it now.
As a result, the announcement that it is going to conduct oil and gas exploration in Turkish Cypriot waters in retaliation for the exploration crisis currently being experienced with the Greek Cypriots in the Eastern Mediterranean does not make Turkey right, unfortunately. This is because with this policy, Ankara is politically exploiting this right, which it does not legally have.
The upshot of it all is that Ankara needs to be very careful in the struggle to share the Eastern Mediterranean". TURKISH AFFAIRS SECTION http://www.moi.gov.cy/pio
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We are seeking a full-time individual with exceptional decorating, marketing, and communication skills. Experience in Real Estate, Residential Design or Product Marketing is particularly applicable. This individual must be able to multi-task, have a flexible schedule and must love a job where every day is different. Our ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who takes initiatives and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
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Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Classic
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Time: 12:00 am
MRA is a sponsor for the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic. The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce promotes business alliances and adds valuable benefits to their members. The proceeds for this event go to benefit the chamber programs, and community events like the MHCC College Scholarship program. To learn more about this event please go to https://www.minthillchamberofcommerce.com/event.php?7th-Annual-Golf-Classic-277#.


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By Robert Bennett and Dave Lewis
First of a two-part article based on the recollections of Marvin Evan Bennett.
Late one hot afternoon in 1931 several mule wranglers were relaxing at Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, when a "dude" stumbled into their midst. "Please," he asked, "may I have a drink of water, I haven't had a drop since I left the North Rim." "But," asked a wrangler, "the trail crossed Bright Angel Creek 19 times, why didn't you just drink from the creek?" "I didn't have a cup," he replied.
One of those wranglers was Prescott's Marvin Bennett. Marvin was born in 1912 in a house on Carleton Street. His family -- ranchers, musicians, and occasional hosts to dudes -- lived in Groom Creek. He went to Groom Creek School, and later rode on horseback to Washington School in town. With good looks, musical ability, a gentle sense of humor and a gift for telling a story, Marvin might have gone on to fame and riches . . . if he had gotten a lucky break or two. But the breaks never came and he was too busy living a good life to think about what might have been.
When he was seventeen, he went with some friends to see the Grand Canyon. Riding around in a convertible, laughing and singing, Marvin playing his guitar, they were stopped by an official of the Fred Harvey Company. Expecting to be scolded, they were surprised when the man said "Grab your guitar and come on in the house." Their host fixed them lunch and invited Marvin to come back and stay to entertain tourists. A couple weeks later, Marvin became the first paid musical entertainer at the canyon.
His first job was to accompany a group of Santa Fe Railway executives down to Phantom Ranch to entertain them for a few days. Marvin led a team of pack mules down the trail, his guitar on his back. The cargo included several cases of beer the men would enjoy in the sweltering inner canyon. It may have been the heat, the change in elevation, or the constant jostling, but by the time they started across the bridge over the Colorado, "BANG! BOOM!," the beer bottles began exploding. By Phantom Ranch, there were only 3 bottles left for the Santa Fe men to fight over, and some wet, smelly mules to be cleaned up — a great start for a career as an entertainer.
There wasn't full-time work singing and guitar playing; Marvin soon found himself working long hours as a mule wrangler, taking supplies and dudes into the canyon. When new mules were brought in, he helped "gentle them"; some had never been ridden before and had a tendency to bite, kick and fall down -- behaviors to be discouraged in Grand Canyon mules.
Wranglers earned $30 a month plus an extra $10 if they could entertain tourists. Wranglers did whatever they could to be entertaining. Some told stories, recited cowboy poetry, performed rope tricks, played guitar or fiddle, sang, and even danced. Marvin joined in with several other wranglers to form the Grand Canyon Cowboy Band.
His years at the Grand Canyon (1930 - 1935) were full of interesting people and adventures. Around 1933, as business was picking up at Phantom Ranch, architect Mary Colter asked him and his pal Shorty to take a commercial-sized cast iron stove down to the canteen at Phantom. Ms. Colter selected strong cedar poles, and a blacksmith crafted some swivel plates mounted on saddles. With the poles fastened between two mules and the heavy stove suspended from the poles, Marvin, Shorty and two poor mules wrestled that stove down the trail — the trip took seven days.
Many other things Marvin and Shorty carried into the canyon required creative mule-packing: jackhammers and an air compressor for Civilian Conservation Corps men building a trail along the river; pronghorn antelope (two bucks, six does) that were meant to start a population in the inner canyon.
Occasionally they brought important cargo out of the canyon — when a young hiker broke her leg, Marvin and Shorty took down a mule with two huge laundry baskets slung on either side. They loaded the young lady in one basket and Marvin hopped into the other to balance the weight as they brought her out.
Next week, the Marvin Bennett story continues in Part Two.
"Days Past" is a collaborative project of the Sharlot Hall Museum and the Prescott Corral of Westerners International (www.prescottcorral.org). This and other Days Past articles are also available at www.sharlothallmuseum.org/library-archives/days-past. The public is encouraged to submit proposed articles to firstname.lastname@example.com. Please contact SHM Library & Archives reference desk at 928-445-3122 Ext. 14, or via email at email@example.com for information.


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"Place to Discover" Campaign
For Bali's most anticipated opening of The Apurva Kempinski Bali, a bold "Place to Discover" campaign was unveiled today: a unique positioning of the resort to highlight its distinctive brand pillars and philosophy. As a tribute to the richness of Indonesian cultural heritage, this ocean-front resort will open its doors in the first quarter of 2019, and the "Place to Discover" campaign is launched to mark the resort's long-awaited debut.
Embodying a fully integrated, multi-platform approach that is unprecedented in traditional hospitality advertising, the campaign is comprised of six short films in 10, 30 and 90 seconds. Rather than focusing on the facilities and services of the property, the movies depict a striking "Majestic Open-Air Theatre" – the evocative brand of the resort which revolves around Spectacular, Sensational, Curated and Serene themes. The storyline features the Kempinski Brand Ambassador, Lady in Red, who reveals the stage at The Apurva Kempinski Bali by travelling through each of the brand pillars. The short movies are revealed on the resort's social media channels – Facebook: www.facebook.com/kempinskibali, Instagram: @kempinskibali, Twitter: @kempinskibali. It also runs with the hashtag: "#placetodiscover". The movies will also be showcased in a Mandarin Chinese version to penetrate the high-affluent Chinese traveller market.
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Habitat Requirements
The eastern gray squirrel thrives in both urban and rural settings across North Carolina. Of the seven species of squirrels native to North Carolina, the eastern gray squirrel is the most abundant and widely distributed. It lives in a variety of forest types but favors areas with mature hardwood trees.
Mast-bearing hardwood trees are the most important element of squirrel habitat. Hard mast is any hard fruit such as acorns, beechnuts, and hickory nuts, all of which provide critical fall and winter food for squirrels. Other types of foods including flowers, buds, fleshy fruit, cones and samaras (fruit of maple trees), which are eaten when available. Squirrels also use natural cavities, in both live and dead trees, for nesting and cover.
Tips for Improving Squirrel Habitat
Mature hardwood
- Retain hardwood or mixed pine / hardwood types
- Create 10 to 40 acre stands
- Keep 1⁄3 or more of tract in 50 year age class
- In pine types, create or retain hardwood patches (5 acres or more)
Mast production
- Control ground cover by mechanical methods, such as mowing
- Plant or select for mast producing trees along fences, streams, and field edges.
Direct improvements
- Erect nest boxes where cavity trees are lacking (Figure 1, Figure 2)
- Protect den trees
- Use crop tree release around hard mast trees,especially individuals known to be consistent and prolific masters (producers).
- Plant mast producing trees
Intermediate treatments
- Thin frequently, including the use of crop tree release, for larger crowns and increased nut production
- Retain mast-producing tree species in thinnings
Squirrel Box Tips
- Place dry leaves or straw on nest box floor
- Mount boxes 20 - 25 feet above ground in suitable trees. Suspend box with a nail and metal hanger attached to the back of the box
- Use a crimped wire to attach box base that can loosen as the tree grows
- Erect nest boxes in habitat where there are less than three natural dens per acre
- Construct nest boxes of decay resistant woods (cedar, cypress, etc.)
- Inspect, clear, and replace litter in the nest boxes each summer
Squirrel populations fluctuate with changing yields of hard mast, especially acorns. When mast is not available, squirrels will eat other fruits and berries, flower parts, buds, bark, roots, mushrooms, and animal matter. Variety in tree species is essential for habitat stability. Listed below are some of the most common food sources throughout the year.
|Acorns (red oaks)
|Acorns (white oaks)
|Hickory & Beech
|Buds & Flowers
|Fleshy fruits & Berries
|Fungi (Mushrooms)
|Yellow poplar seeds
Den trees are essential to squirrels for winter shelter, escape cover from predators, and rearing of young. Natural den cavities begin to appear in 40-50 year old stands. Although leaf nests are also used, the survival rate of young is 40% lower in leaf nests compared to cavities. Frequently, squirrels will claim 2 or 3 dens at the same time. Moderate to dense cover, including midstory and canopy trees, is preferred for concealment from aerial predators suchs as hawks and owls. Dense tree cover also allows gray squirrels to move freely through the canopy. On average, about half of the den cavities identifiable from the ground are suitable for raising young. Optimal habitat has 2 to 3 suitable cavities per acre.
While gray squirrels frequently use open water when available, daily needs can be satisfied from other sources such as dew and succulent plant material. Lack of surface water is not a limiting factor in squirrel habitat.
Home Range
The home range of gray squirrels varies from 1.5 to 8 acres and is usually smaller where populations are high. Populations develop social hierarchies or "pecking orders" influenced by age and sex of the animals. Dominant animals usually have larger home ranges.
Species That Benefit From Gray Squirrel Management
Numerous game and nongame species with habitat requirements similar to squirrels benefit from squirrel management. Rather than focusing on a single species, habitat management plans should emphasize the communities of which squirrels are a part. The following species are common squirrel associates:
|Game species
|Cooper's hawk
|Wood thursh
|Sharp-shinned hawk
|Wild turkey
|Acadian flycatcher
|Red-tailed hawk
|Wood duck
|White-breasted nuthatch
|Red-shouldered hawk
|White-tailed deer
|Brown-headed nuthatch
|Barred owl
|Hooded warbler
|Great horned owl
|Parula warbler
|Screech owl
|Red-eyed vireo
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North Carolina State University Extension - Forestry
Working with Wildlife Series LINKS
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Herbaceous Plants for Wildlife
Publication date: Jan. 1, 2019
Revised: June 30, 2019
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North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status or disability. In addition, the two Universities welcome all persons without regard to sexual orientation.


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Flexible, configurable flow meter for permanent discharge compliance monitoringThe Signature flow meter is designed for open channel flow monitoring applications. It supports flow measurement technologies including bubbler, non-contact laser area velocity, submerged Doppler ultrasonic area velocity, and ultrasonic. The meter can calculate flow using standard open channel level-to-flow and area velocity conversions, as well as user-defined equations, level to area data points, or level to flow data points, depending on the application need.
The Signature flow meter has unique features to verify data integrity. It logs key events such as changes in calibration and power outages to validate data accuracy. Data can be easily reviewed to detect any type of data alteration. With multiple smart interface options and multi-parameter logging (such as pH), the Signature flow meter provides a common platform for control action, reporting, and communication.
Multiple flow technologies are available so you can select the best flow technology for the measurement site and channel conditions. Available technologies are: bubbler, ultrasonic, continuous wave area velocity, and non-contacting LaserFlow™ velocity.
Standard Features
- Multiple simultaneous flow technologies
- SDI-12 input
- RS-485 Modbus input
- RS-485 Modbus output
- Rain gauge input
- Multiple parameter data logging
- Program and Summary Reports
- Data integrity verification
- Triggering, sampler enabling
- Compatibility with Flowlink® software
Options and Accessories
- TIENet® 301 pH/Temperature Device
- TIENet 304 Contact Output Card (two user-assignable outputs per card)
- TIENet 306 Sampler interface (triggering and pacing)
- TIENet 307 Analog Input Card (two user-assignable inputs per card)
- TIENet 308 Analog Output Card (two user-assignable outputs per card)
- TIENet 310 Ultrasonic Level Sensor
- TIENet 330 Bubbler module
- TIENet 350 Area Velocity Sensor
- TIENet 360 LaserFlow™ Non-contacting Area Velocity Sensor
- Battery back-up power
- Mechanical totalizer
- Advanced cellular and Ethernet communication options
- Mounting hardware
Signature® Flow Meter
|Dimensions (HxWxD)
|8.88 x 12.22 x 8.22 in (22.555 x 31.039 x 20.879 cm)
pH Measurement (TIENet 301)
Analog In (TIENet 307)
Rain In
Analog (TIENet 308)
Contact Output (TIENet 304)
SMS Alarm
|Cable Entry
|Standard: 3/4" NPT Conduit
Optional: 3/4" NPT Cord Grips
|Power Requirements
|100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
12V DC Lead Acid Battery
*current consumption varies upon configuration
For a full list of product specifications, see the datasheet.


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