Cemil Çiçek has served as the Ministry of Justice and the Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey. Çiçek is the incumbent President of Turkish Grand National Assembly. HPR: Western observers have noted that Turkey has shifted its diplomatic focus away from Europe and is strengthening its ties to the Middle East. Do you think there is … Read more
In the space of an hour, we have already seen a man with a crowbar, a cross-dressing pageboy, and a string of attempted seductions. Act Three opens. As the music begins, a Count, sporting a brocaded jacket with lace at his cuffs, walks solemnly onstage. He looks like he is about to address the Vatican … Read more
In his State of the Union address, President Obama proclaimed, “We bet on American workers. We bet on American ingenuity. And tonight, the American auto industry is back.” President Obama has good reason to be optimistic. Collectively, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler gained market share against foreign brands for the first time since 1988. GM … Read more
Each era is defined by the great rivalries to which it bears witness. Intractable, riveting clashes where neutrality is not an option, and the side you take reflects not just your preference, but the contents of your soul. In 21st century America, the fate-of-the-world-deciding-conflict-du-jour is even color-coded for convenience. It is, of course, that trusty … Read more
Most disaster movies divide into four stages: normalcy, warning signs, crisis, and return to normalcy. Margin Call is a film about warning signs. In the summer of 2008, a young risk-management analyst at a fictionalized Wall Street investment bank sees a warning sign in the models predicting the worth of the firm’s assets. Late at … Read more
News sources in Atlanta recently reported that a 16-year-old boy died from consuming what is known as “synthetic marijuana,” a combination of plants and chemicals intended to produce a high similar to the kind experienced by users of regular marijuana. Like clockwork, legislators have sprung into action, determined to draft legislation that will close every existing loophole … Read more
Trans.: We’ll shut our eyes To what’s happening under our noses And pretend that everything’s alright We’ll bring out a beer from the fridge And drive off to a different channel How much longer? The Boston-based expats swoon; these lyrics are their life. Since the release of its first album in 2000, the band HaDag … Read more
“I’m so glad you’re askin’ me these questions,” Sarah Palin says to Steve Schmidt and Mark Salter, Senator John McCain’s campaign manager and speechwriter, during their initial meeting to discuss making her the Republican vice presidential nominee. “It’s important that you know exactly what you’re getting.” This comment, made ironic by the complete lack of knowledge … Read more
“I’m so glad you’re askin’ me these questions,” Sarah Palin says to Steve Schmidt and Mark Salter, Senator John McCain’s campaign manager and speechwriter, during their initial meeting to discuss making her the Republican vice presidential nominee. “It’s important that you know exactly what you’re getting.” This comment, made ironic by the complete lack of knowledge … Read more
Take Care: Track by Track Drake understands melody, a topic a lot of rappers are not yet quite well-versed in. Over My Dead Body (9.5/10) Displaying his prowess as one of the best melody rappers in today’s hip-hop scene, Drake raps over a dreampop-type piano hook on the opening track. The featured female voice of … Read more