European football is plagued by violence and racism, an epidemic that seems to infect primarily young, unemployed men.
Two Dead in Suicide Bombing at US Embassy in Turkey
February 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The US and Turkish governments are working in unison to investigate the most recent attack on a US Embassy.
Just How Real is Santa Claus?
December 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Author Adam C. English explores the true story behind the myth of the modern-day Santa.
NBC News Crew Released From Captivity in Syria
December 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Richard Engel and his production crew were in captivity for five days, but made it out physically unscathed to be reunited with friends and family.
What Should We Be Thankful For?
December 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
How do we remember who we are in this modern world? In this installment of “Love, Recorded,” Black Friday strikes, adoption rears its lonesome head, and yet Matt takes a moment in all the noise to give thanks.
VIDEO: What Happens When Captain Kirk Tries to Deep Fry a Turkey
November 22, 2012 By 1 Comment
William Shatner dramatically retells his Thanksgiving cooking disasters and offers tips for people to stay safe when deep-frying their birds.
Stealing Turkeys: A Zen Perspective
November 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Gint Aras on letting go of anger and poultry.
Stress-Free Thanksgiving Roast Turkey
November 20, 2012 By 2 Comments
You can roast a picture-perfect turkey, easily.
Why Do Men and Women Want Different Things?
November 2, 2012 By 32 Comments
Do we choose our partners based on adaptations humans formed a million years ago, or on the realities of modern life?
Muslim Mosh Pit
September 25, 2012 By 2 Comments
Young American men have sanctioned outlets for rage and rebellion their counterparts in conservative Islam do not.
Turkish Woman Decapitates Her Alleged Rapist
September 6, 2012 By 23 Comments
Mark Radcliffe comments on the recent tragedy in Turkey, where a woman decapitated her alleged rapist.
Off The Grid
August 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Robert Levithan travels to Turkey and unplugs from everything. He strives to live in the moment, until he has to return to his world of emails, Skype calls, and constant communication.
The Shadow of Beauty
April 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Atalwin Polin talks about a reader’s kind contribution to his journey and the movement again Islamist free speech in Turkey.
A Sad Day with a Silver Lining
April 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Atalwin Polin shares his story of globe-trotting, heartbreak, and new friends.
What Is Generosity?
December 7, 2011 By 5 Comments
In a series of emotional vignettes, Tom Matlack searches for the true nature of generosity.
“She never realized that her dad (ME) was the one who taught her how to cook.”
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