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Wavering Democracy in Turkey Nov. 04, 2015
Turkey's democracy is the legacy of Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic, and the only man... Read More
Turkish Election a Model for Secular Arab Spring Revolutionaries Jun. 10, 2015
In nationwide parliamentary elections held June 7, Turkish voters rejected President Recep Tayyip Er... Read More
Gobble Up! It's Bill Murray Day! Nov. 22, 2014
"A pumpkin! Mama, look! Pumpkin! Pumpkin!" "That's not a pumpkin, baby. That's Bill Murray." My 2-ye... Read More
Seriously, What Is John Kerry Doing? Aug. 01, 2014
Let's concede for a moment that most of us don't believe the United States should be taking sides in... Read More
The Barn
May. 28, 2014
Turkey to Pay Price for 1974 Invasion of Cyprus May. 15, 2014
Forty years after Turkish soldiers invaded their island neighbor of Cyprus, a European court has rul... Read More
The End of Ideology? Apr. 15, 2014
On our TV talk shows and op-ed pages, and in our think tanks here, there is rising alarm over events... Read More
Another Way to Use a Bundt Pan Apr. 02, 2014
Another Way to Use a Bundt Pan Today's first great reader tip makes me laugh. Imagine a chicken sta... Read More
Talking Turkey About Corruption and Scandal Feb. 27, 2014
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan this week found himself in the midst of an unfolding sca... Read More
Tips to Avoid Dec. 18, 2013
For years, Liz Tarditi's mother tried to kill her family with turkey. Not intentionally, of course, ... Read More
Quick Tricks are the Magic Behind Holiday Feasts Dec. 12, 2013
Have you ever surprised your Christmas guests with a sweet gingerbread man waving from atop their ro... Read More
This Week, the Answer Man Looks at Presidential Facts and Firsts Dec. 07, 2013
1. Who was the first U.S. president to declare Labor Day a holiday? For bragging rights, also provid... Read More
Eating Like There's No Tomorrow Dec. 06, 2013
Right around now, many Americans are picking at the last few chunks of leftover turkey. This annual ... Read More
'Repurpose' Holiday Favorite Ingredients for Festive New Feasts Dec. 05, 2013
Holidays are often stuffed with our favorite foods of all time. However, when you rely on old standb... Read More
This Week, the Answer Man Looks at Thanksgiving Nov. 30, 2013
1. Meleagris gallopavo is an odd-looking bird that is known for his bare head, wattle and iridescent... Read More
The Turkey Meets A Latke Nov. 29, 2013
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday because it brings families and friends together for the simple p... Read More
Obama Sinks Israel Nov. 27, 2013
This week, President Barack Obama doomed Israel to a choice between unpalatable options: either stri... Read More
Carol Burnett 'Hawaii Five-0' Guesting With Larry Manetti: Island of Deja Vu; Hallmark Channel Celebrating Nov. 19, 2013
It was a trip to the island of deja vu when Carol Burnett journeyed to Hawaii to film her Nov. 22 gu... Read More
Who Lost the Middle East? Jan. 16, 2011
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown, especially today in the Maghreb and Middle East. For the ou... Read More
