A Nineteen year old military inductee died instantaneously in a traffic accident in Çengelköy on Wednesday night.
Ozan Alparslan crashed into an IETT bus at 11pm last night, when he lost control of his car on Nato Yolu. He was driving in the wrong lane when he hit the bus, resulting in his instant death and injuring the bus driver, Cem Bayır.
Alparslan’s car was entirely crushed at the impact, and the IETT bus also suffered considerable damage. The roads were slick, due to the heavy rain and Alparslan was not wearing his safety belt. He was driving 20kph above the speed limit and had just been drinking. There were no passengers on the bus, but Bayır got a broken arm and Alparslan was thrown into the car’s windshield resulting in death.
Alparslan, a resident in Çengelköy, Istanbul was driving home alone, in his white 2005 Renault Broadway. It was his last night in town, and he was celebrating his military induction. The driver of the IETT bus, heading for Ümraniye, said, "I saw him coming and tried to avoid the accident by switching to the left lane. Unfortunately, the Renault driver also changed lanes and drove straight into me."
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
A bride's day differs in every culture
Weddings occur all over the world, but the way each country goes about celebrating this happy event differs greatly. The differences range from how guests dress to the gifts that are given to the couple.
Turkish wedding ceremonies are very different from many of our passport countries. One of the main differences is the reception after the wedding. In Finland, the only people who can attend the wedding and the banquet after the ceremony are those who have an invitation. However in Turkey, only close relatives attend the wedding ceremony, but almost anyone can attend the reception even, for example, for a friend’s friend (someone who doesn’t know the bride or the groom)! During the reception, Finnish people usually dress up for the special occasion and will wear something more formal. “I was really surprised when I attended a reception in Turkey and people were wearing jeans,” said Piia. In Finland, people usually arrive with practical gifts and leave it in a corner, but in Turkey guests usually give money or gold. The amount is always announced publicly and then pinned on the groom or bride.
"A wedding day for the Chinese groom and bride is really long,” says Connie L. In the morning the groom can finally pick up his bride after going through a series of “tests” the bride's friends come up with. Then the couple heads to the home of the parents of the groom where the bride and serve them tea. Then they head towards the church. After the ceremony is over, the couple and their relatives and close friends will attend a banquet. At the banquet the couple will serve tea to the elder relatives, and in return they will receive a red envelope containing money or jewelry. “Unlike the wedding receptions in Turkey, we don’t dance; instead a few people might go up and share something to the group” said Connie L.
Since most wedding ceremonies in Turkey do not take place in a church, they do not have flower girls or bridesmaids. The church wedding ceremonies in Hong Kong are usually quite long due to the sermon and a time of worship. On the other hand in Turkey the ceremony mainly focuses on the signing. “The receptions in Hong Kong are pretty much banquets. There are at least 3 courses, but in Turkey the receptions mainly consist of loud music and dancing and maybe a small snack” said Tim See L.
Weddings are definitely special events and are celebrated all over the world according to their own cultural values.
Turkish wedding ceremonies are very different from many of our passport countries. One of the main differences is the reception after the wedding. In Finland, the only people who can attend the wedding and the banquet after the ceremony are those who have an invitation. However in Turkey, only close relatives attend the wedding ceremony, but almost anyone can attend the reception even, for example, for a friend’s friend (someone who doesn’t know the bride or the groom)! During the reception, Finnish people usually dress up for the special occasion and will wear something more formal. “I was really surprised when I attended a reception in Turkey and people were wearing jeans,” said Piia. In Finland, people usually arrive with practical gifts and leave it in a corner, but in Turkey guests usually give money or gold. The amount is always announced publicly and then pinned on the groom or bride.
"A wedding day for the Chinese groom and bride is really long,” says Connie L. In the morning the groom can finally pick up his bride after going through a series of “tests” the bride's friends come up with. Then the couple heads to the home of the parents of the groom where the bride and serve them tea. Then they head towards the church. After the ceremony is over, the couple and their relatives and close friends will attend a banquet. At the banquet the couple will serve tea to the elder relatives, and in return they will receive a red envelope containing money or jewelry. “Unlike the wedding receptions in Turkey, we don’t dance; instead a few people might go up and share something to the group” said Connie L.
Since most wedding ceremonies in Turkey do not take place in a church, they do not have flower girls or bridesmaids. The church wedding ceremonies in Hong Kong are usually quite long due to the sermon and a time of worship. On the other hand in Turkey the ceremony mainly focuses on the signing. “The receptions in Hong Kong are pretty much banquets. There are at least 3 courses, but in Turkey the receptions mainly consist of loud music and dancing and maybe a small snack” said Tim See L.
Weddings are definitely special events and are celebrated all over the world according to their own cultural values.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
HOME RAIDED, GIRL MURDERED
A young girl raided and trashed the home of a family of bears Tuesday morning, resulting in a tragic death.
Goldilocks, a young girl from nearby Goldwich, was found dead in a bear cave. It is believed that she left her home early Tuesday morning and stumbled upon the cave. With the curiosity of an eight year old, she entered the cave without contemplating the results.
When investigators arrived, it was clear the family of bears were responsible for her death. She had upset the bears’ home considerably, ate up all their breakfast, broke their chairs and ruined their bedding, causing the bears to respond in anger. Animal activists and vets are alarmed at the disrespect shown to the bears.
There is debate as to whether the bears should be punished for the murder. A statement has been released from the department of animal rights: “The bears were visibly upset and will need a considerable amount of time and counseling before they can recover from the shock of having their home invaded. They were victims of an offense and should not be charged," says Dr. Teddy Paddington.
Goldilocks, a young girl from nearby Goldwich, was found dead in a bear cave. It is believed that she left her home early Tuesday morning and stumbled upon the cave. With the curiosity of an eight year old, she entered the cave without contemplating the results.
When investigators arrived, it was clear the family of bears were responsible for her death. She had upset the bears’ home considerably, ate up all their breakfast, broke their chairs and ruined their bedding, causing the bears to respond in anger. Animal activists and vets are alarmed at the disrespect shown to the bears.
There is debate as to whether the bears should be punished for the murder. A statement has been released from the department of animal rights: “The bears were visibly upset and will need a considerable amount of time and counseling before they can recover from the shock of having their home invaded. They were victims of an offense and should not be charged," says Dr. Teddy Paddington.
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