Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Learning to snorkel

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Learning to snorkel in TurkeyI had finished reading my book on the beach. Lea was still sipping her Pina Colada or rather sucking it through the straw and I was wondering what to do next. Lying on a sunbed doing nothing, always seemed to me to be a waste of time.I kept glancing at the holidaymakers swimming around wearing sno... More..

Computers & Technology > Graphic Software Software reviews: Genie backup Manager Professional 8.0

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Genie backup is a very robust and capable backup solution.With Genie backup you can back up your data to just about anywhere on anything. It provides an online storage facility at a price which means you'll never loose your backup discs, and providing you have internet access they'll always be available.Wizards guide you thro... More..

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short Stories: Fables

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Gallipoli remembered" Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives...! You are now lying in the soul of a friendly country, therefore rest in peace. There is no differences between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours...You, the mothers who sent their sons from... More..

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Love

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Love and Death in the Almond GroveMany times when driving to Icmeler, I have noticed a Turkish man standing amongst some Almond trees. I estimate his age to be somewhere between 45 50 years old. He is always at the same spot at roughly the same time of day.He always has a plastic bag with him, which appears to contain a bottl... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft What lies behind the concept of the evil eye

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Do you have The Evil Eye?You won't have been long in Turkey, and you won't have gone far before you begin to wonder What are all these blue eye things I keep seeing, and what are they for'?For the answer to these two questions read on.Once upon a time there was a rock by the sea that even with the force of a hundred men and a... More..

Sports & Recreation > Biking How to get started with cycling

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There are a number of reasons why people choose to ride bikes; to improve their health, to increase their fitness, to lose a few pounds and even to reduce stress. A bike is a very versatile mode of transport, after a few minutes turning those pedals you'll be hooked.According to the British Medical Association's report, 'Cycl... More..

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Learning a foreign language

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Snakes in Izmir.Veli and Vijdan who are close friends of Lea and myself, used to run the bakery in Turunc, prior to moving back to Izmir. Before completion of their move, they invited us to spend a few days with them and their family in Izmir. We accepted gladly and looked forward to the visit.Veli and Vijdan spoke very littl... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Using folklore to learn the real history of a country

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A Turkish Folk HeroOne of the many things I like about Turkey is that when you enter a shop to buy something, you sometimes come out with more than just the item you purchased; and I'm not talking about shoplifting here! The following episode is an example of this.Lea and I was strolling around the lovely little seaside villa... More..

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