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Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! Although, people haven’t been here yet, must have been heard about the Istanbul. Because, it is not only one of the most attractive, cosmopolitan city in the world with high population, but also it is one of the most ancient. It has a unique position where the European and Asian continents meet. Moreover, it is the largest city and seaport of Turkey, as the leading industrial, commercial, and cultural center. On these grounds, I will try to present you the Istanbul and Turkey in general as a Turkish citizen, with my best of knowledge and goodwill rather than fulfilling a mission or professional duty. In this dossier…
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My Journeys in Turkey
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” Mark Twain. It is a discussion that keeps on, who knows better: the one who travels more or the one reads more. In my opinion it is amiss debate. Because, these are not mutually exclusive events, but on the contrary travelling and studying are inseparable parts of a whole and dimensions that improve each other. With this understanding, I put much effort to get to know more about my country by means of reading and travelling a lot. What travelling offers that is different than books is an interaction with locals and experiencing the reminiscences of ancient civilisations; observing geography, economy and culture…
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Chess Tournament 4
This time challenge is not at home but abroad! With the co-organization of Croatian Chess Clubs (Šahovski klub Draga Rijeka, Šahovski klub Krk, Šahovski savez Primorsko-Goranske županije) International Open Chess Championship of County of Primorje and Gorski Kotar will be held in island Krk, in Croatia. Official title of the tournament is “Zlatni otok Krk – 2014” and this is the second event of series which started only last year. FIDE competition rules and 9 rounds of Swiss System will be applied in the tournament. The competition is not limited with a certain number of seats and it is open to all participants from Croatia and abroad. Digital…
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Chess Tournament 3
Turkish Chess Federation has announced the second memorial tournament for Ali IPEK, who contributed a lot to the development of the Turkish chess. “2014 Ali İPEK Anı Turnuvası” will be held in Ankara, Turkey under the FIDE competition rules with 9 rounds of Swiss System. Competition is limited with 100 participants and ELO/UKD ratings will be used for determining the final list. Digital chess sets will be used and real time broadcasting is planned for the occasion. Results will be used in ELO calculations, if the conditions are fulfilled. In addition to the cup and medals there will be also special awards for the top three positions. Special awards…
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Aikido
Aikido[1] is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei UESHIBA as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is often translated as “the way of unifying (with) life energy” or as “the way of harmonious spirit”. Ueshiba’s goal was to create an art that practitioners could use to defend themselves while also protecting their attacker from injury. Aikido is performed by blending with the motion of the attacker and redirecting the force of the attack rather than opposing it head-on. This requires very little physical strength, as the aikidōka (aikido practitioner) “leads” the attacker’s momentum using entering and turning movements. The techniques are completed with various throws…