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page17 Explosion at gunpowder factory kills 2 NEW LAW TO PERMIT FOREIGNERS TO OWN UP TO 50 PERCENT OF SHARES IN MEDIA FIRMS

Media law being relaxed for foreigners ERCAN YAVUZ, ANKARA

effect simultaneously with Turkey's membership. According to the current RTÜK law, any media establishment have a maximum of 25 percent of foreign capital in Turkey and a foreign person or company that has shares in a private radio or TV station is not allowed to have shares in another radio or TV station. Foreign and native shareholders are not allowed to own privileged shares, either. According to the draft RTÜK bill, foreigners will be allowed to have shares in at most two private radio and two private TV stations.

Foreign capital ownership in the first radio and television stations owned will not be more than 50 percent of the paid capital, while it will not be more than 25 percent for the second radio and television stations owned by foreign capital. Foreign investors will not be allowed to have shares in local radio and TV stations, which will save these institutions from a monopoly of foreign capital. Nevertheless, restrictions on foreign capital in ownership of local radio and TV stations could be changed with later amendments, as noted by the draft bill. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

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Restrictions on foreign investor participation in broadcasting companies will be relaxed with amendments to be made to the current Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) Law, which currently allows foreign companies only partial ownership (up to 25 percent) of media institutions in Turkey. A draft RTÜK bill prepared by the council and sent to the Prime Ministry in January 2008 has been reviewed by the government as part of efforts to

harmonize Turkish legislation with that of the EU. In the draft of the Third National Program, which maps the EU-required reforms that the government aims to introduce, the government pledged that restrictions on foreign capital participation in media would be relaxed by 2009 with amendments to be made to Law No. 3984, related to the broadcasts of radio and TV stations. It was also noted that all restrictions on foreign capital participation in the media would be lifted two years before Turkey is granted full membership to the bloc and that new regulations will go into

Barack Obama vows to reverse Republican legacy Barack Obama launched a sharp assault on Republican presidential rival John McCain on Thursday night with a promise to reverse the economic failures of the past eight years and restore America's global reputation. The first black presidential nominee of a major US party linked McCain directly to President George W. Bush and said their failed Republican policies were responsible for a faltering US economy and a decline in US standing in the world. "We are here because we love this country too much to let the next four years look just like the last eight," Obama told a flag-waving crowd of about 75,000 supporters in Denver's open-air football stadium as he accepted the Democratic nomination on the last night of the party convention. CONTINUED ON PAGE 06

Russia urges EU to put aside emotion over Georgia Russia on Friday urged European Union leaders to put aside emotion when they decide what action to take against Russia over Georgia, and the bloc's appetite for sanctions appeared to be waning. Western governments have criticized Russia for sending troops deep into its ex-Soviet neighbor Georgia and recognizing Georgia's two breakaway regions as independent, drawing comparison with the rhetoric of the Cold War. Diplomats said they received signals from the Kremlin that Russia would retaliate if the EU imposed punitive measures when leaders of the bloc, which depends on Russian energy imports, meet in Brussels on Monday. CONTINUED ON PAGE 06

TURKEY TO RETALIATE AGAINST RUSSIAN TRADE RESTRICTIONS

Foreign Trade Minister Tüzmen announced that Turkey will begin implementing reciprocal measures in response to security measures leveled by Russia.

MINISTRY CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES HOTELS TO GO GREEN

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has started a campaign to reward environmentally friendly hotels as part of its efforts to improve the quality of service offered.

Turkey marks Victory Day

Turkey will mark the 86th anniversary of Victory Day today. The celebrations will begin with an official visit to Anýtkabir, the mausoleum of the country's founder, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Gen. Ýlker Baþbuð will sign the Anýtkabir guest book for the first time in his newly appointed post as chief of general staff. Later in the day Gen. Baþbuð will host President Abdullah Gül and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoðan, as well as ministers, political party leaders, members of diplomatic missions in Ankara and journalists at a reception in the Land Forces headquarters.

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Warnýng by generals ýrks commentators ABDULLAH BOZKURT, ÝSTANBUL Remarks by the new commanders of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) have drawn criticism from democratic circles, which say generals have taken a hard-line approach and signaled an interest in driving the army into politics. Newly appointed Chief of General Staff Gen. Ýlker Baþbuð, in a ceremony held on Thursday at the General Staff headquarters in Ankara, warned against what he

called a rising "religious lifestyle," stressing that the military would take seriously any attempt to undermine Turkey's secular principles. His audience at the headquarters included President Abdullah Gül, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoðan and top military brass. Murat Yýlmaz, a social scientist, sees the speeches as directed to comfort hard-liners in the army as well as to give a message to the public. Speaking to Today's Zaman, he said, "It was an expected speech as hard-liners were heavily represented in the ceremony." He cau-

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tioned, however, that the attitude is not in line with democracy and the reform process for EU membership. Yýlmaz is optimistic that the transformation that started with former Chief of General Staff Gen. Hilmi Özkök continues. "It just needs time because the army is a large bureaucratic organization," he said. Yýlmaz also dismissed the idea that secularism is a lifestyle choice. Stressing that this approach is not compatible with EU norms, as noted in reports, he said: "Secularism means indifference to all lifestyles. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

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What the nay-sayers don't understand is that this election has never been about me. It's about you. US presidential nominee Barack Obama

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We would like to solve all problems with our neighbors. This region belongs to all of us. Turks and Armenians live together in these lands. President Abdullah Gül

Left, PKK and Ergenekon

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The Ergenekon case affected all segments of society as it is not solely a criminal organization but also an entity that influenced politics. Turkey has been discussing the attitude of the "left" to Ergenekon. It is possible to observe all kinds of perceptions of Ergenekon in the Turkish left. There are different factions in the left; some of them are against Ergenekon, some of them support it, some of them are part of the Ergenekon gang and others are in the gray area. There are also liberal democrat leftists who argue that Turkey has to come to terms with Ergenekon. Generally, the majority of the leftist factions in Turkey seem to be pro-Ergenekon; however, it is observed that they change their stance and stand against Ergenekon as the details of the Ergenekon case are revealed and the Ergenekon gang's dirty relations are publicized. In fact this controversy is observed in Kurdish political movements in Turkey. The reason for this is very clear -- the Kurdish problem is one of the key problems behind the creation of organizations like Ergenekon in Turkey.

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Reflectýons on generals’ handover ceremony speeches The top commanders of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) appointed at this year's meeting of the Supreme Military Council (YAÞ) assumed their new posts this week. Former Gendarmerie Commander Gen. Iþýk Koþaner, who is now the new land forces commander, handed his post over to Gen. Avni Atilla on Tuesday, former Land Forces Commander Gen. Ýlker Baþbuð handed over his post to Gen. Koþaner on Wednesday and newly appointed Chief of General Staff Gen. Baþbuð took over duty from former Chief of General Staff Gen. Yaþar Büyükanýt on Thursday. During these ceremonies, the generals delivered speeches in which they dwelled on various issues with regard to Turkey's domestic and external problems and sent messages to certain circles on controversial issues, such as secularism, of which the TSK sees itself as the ultimate defender. The generals' speeches found wide coverage in newspaper columns, with commentators criticizing and voicing their opinions on the problematic aspects of their remarks. Sabah's Emre Aköz dwells on some points mentioned in Wednesday's ceremony by Gen. Koþaner, who talked about the threat of a postmodern faction in Turkey, which he said was created by global powers: "A network of propaganda and influence formed by a postmodern faction nested in some media outlets, academic circles and nongovernmental organizations is perpetuating efforts to undermine and damage national unity, national values and security parameters." Commenting on this part of Koþaner's speech, Aköz says since the members of the military approach every issue in terms of security, they always make a distinction between who is an enemy and who is a friend. "This distinction even includes internal enemies and internal friends. Hence, new groups with new ideas and values emerging alongside changing economic and social circumstances find themselves within the category of 'internal enemies.' This is not a just assessment, in my opinion," he contends. Star's Ahmet Altan complains about the very common argument, mentioned by almost all the generals in their speeches, that the TSK is a party in the secularism debate. "Why is not the TSK a party on democracy debate? Democracy already includes secularism but secularism does not include democracy. Remember, [ousted Iraqi leader] Saddam was also secular," says Altan. Bugün's Ahmet Taþgetiren discusses one of the missions of the TSK, explained by Koþaner as "taking care of the Republic," which he finds very problematic. "When you attribute such a mission to the TSK, all of its [anti-democratic] actions gain legitimacy. This mission seems to be an excuse for the TSK's arbitrary actions. Just as nobody is allowed to act arbitrarily in a state of law, generals also do not have any right to act arbitrarily," Taþgetiren writes. Akþam's Ýsmail Küçükkaya terms the speech delivered by Gen. Baþbuð in Thursday's handover ceremony a manifesto in which he detailed a road map for himself and the TSK. "In his speech, which was on a highly theoretical level, Baþbuð detailed all the centers of danger facing Turkey, mentioned solutions for them and expressed his views on how to protect the permanence and welfare of the Turkish nation. It was a well-prepared, balanced and sometimes harsh speech," he writes. What Küçükkaya finds most striking about Baþbuð's speech is his emphasis on the importance of unity, secularism and the nation-state, saying that there are wide concerns among some segments of society about these issues and that these concerns should be taken seriously by the relevant authorities. "We will continue to talk about the details of his speech. Baþbuð's comments on Turkey's relations with the EU and the US and the relationship between democracy and secularism make it obligatory to talk about them for a long time," he adds.

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Gen. Ýlker Baþbuð took over the duty of chief of general staff from Gen. Yaþar Büyükanýt in a handover ceremony held on Thursday at the General Staff headquarters in Ankara.

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Baykal was not admitted to handover ceremony when he was late, read the headline of a front-page story in the daily yesterday, which reported that Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Deniz Baykal was not admitted to a ceremony in which former Chief of General Staff Gen. Yaþar Büyükanýt handed over his title to Gen. Ýlker Baþbuð in Ankara on Thursday because he was delayed by traffic. When Baykal reached the ceremony venue, a colonel at the gate told him: "The ceremony has already started. We are not allowed to take anybody in now according to the order of our commander." Upon these remarks, Baykal replied, "If this is an order from your commander, certainly you will fulfill it, but please inform him about my arrival." The CHP leader then returned to his party headquarters in Ankara, reported the daily.

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From Gül to Sarksyan, we are the children of the same land, read the daily's headline yesterday, covering messages from President Abdullah Gül to Armenian President Serzh Sarksyan, who talked to the daily on Thursday. "We would like to solve all problems with our neighbors. This region belongs to all of us. Turks and Armenians live together in these lands," Gül told Sarksyan through Radikal daily. Gül also said he supported the recent efforts of Armenia to contribute to the establishment of peace in the region.

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Ergenekon suspect, read the headline of the daily yesterday, featuring a photo of Ferda Paksüt, wife of Constitutional Court Deputy Chairman Osman Paksüt. Ferda Paksüt testified at the Ankara Public Prosecutor's Office on Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation into Ergenekon, a criminal network suspected of plotting a coup against the government. Paksüt was called to testify at the prosecutor's office due to her phone conversations with Turhan Çömez, a former Justice and Development Party (AK Party) deputy currently sought after on suspicion of links to Ergenekon. An indictment prepared by prosecutors into the Ergenekon investigation includes Ferda Paksüt's phone conversations with Çömez about a closure case against the AK Party, reported the daily.

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Former Chief of General Staff Gen. Yaþar Büyükanýt handed over his title to Gen. Ýlker Baþbuð at a ceremony on Thursday, reported the headline of a front-page story in the daily yesterday. In his last speech as the chief of general staff, Büyükanýt reiterated that the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) was a party in the secularism debate, while Gen. Baþbuð, in his speech, said it was unacceptable to open the nation-state concept to debate and that secularism does not conflict with democracy, reported the daily.

The term "consensus" has become one of the magic words of recent days. Everybody emphasizes the importance of consensus but no one takes even a single step toward this either in politics or in social life. According to the opposition, consensus means the government calling off its own projects and putting aside its own political views in order to adopt the opposition's views and policies. If the government acts without consulting the opposition or without getting their "permission" it means there is a big problem. In order to reach consensus, we first need dialogue. If you do not answer the summons of the president, abstain from coming together with the governing party and say "no" to any offer even before you hear the details of it, then your stand for consensus will not mean much. Living together in peace can only be realized in societies where democracy, consensus and tolerance are strong. For this reason, development of consensus and understanding is a must for our social peace and democracy. However, the ones who perceive the term consensus as taming and dominating their opponent will not contribute to the development of consensus in society.

Two reasons pushing Obama forward RADÝKAL, HALUK ÞAHÝN The United States has been experiencing historical movements. You might also say "History is being remade in the US." As a person who has been in direct relations with this country for 50 years, I can see the deep meaning of Barack Hussain Obama being the presidential nominee in the US. It would not be wrong to claim that the most important actor of this unbelievable success story in the US is this young politician, who is truly a gifted man. The second important actor who contributed to Obama's success is George W. Bush himself. Even the Republicans accept that the US lost a lot of ground in the last eight years, while Bush was president. Even American society, which is known for its optimism, began to lose confidence in itself and its lifestyle. If it weren't for the traumas in Iraq and the economic crisis, a person like Obama could not have been so successful. The American people are seeking a radical change now and this is exactly what Obama promises.

Neighborhood pressure BUGÜN, MEHMET METÝNER

turkey ýn the foreýgn press The Wall Street Journal

Will Turkey abandon NATO? Will Turkey side with the United States, its NATO ally, and let more US military ships into the Black Sea to assist Georgia? Or will it choose Russia? A Turkish refusal would seriously impair American efforts to support the beleaguered Caucasus republic. Ever since Turkey joined NATO in 1952, it has hoped to never have to make a choice between the alliance and its Russian neighbor to the North. Yet that is precisely the decision

before Ankara. If Turkey does not allow the ships through, it will essentially be taking Russia's side. Where is Turkey headed? Turkish officials say they are using their trust-based relations with various sides to act as a mediator between various parties in the region: the US and Iran; Israel and Syria; Pakistan and Afghanistan, etc. It may be so. But as more American ships steam toward the Black Sea, a time for choosing has arrived.

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Turkey’s options If Turkey gets fed up with Russian bullying tactics, there is little stopping it from allowing an even greater buildup of NATO warships in the Black Sea to threaten the Russian underbelly. With Cold War tensions building in the Black Sea, the Turks have gone into a diplomatic frenzy. Turkey is in an extremely tight spot. As a NATO member in control of Russia's warm-water naval access to the Black Sea, Turkey is a crucial link in the West's pressure campaign against Russia. But the Turks have little interest in seeing the Black Sea become a flashpoint

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between Russia and the United States. Turkey has a strategic foothold in the Caucasus through Azerbaijan that it does not want to see threatened by Moscow. The Turks also simply do not have the military appetite or the internal political consolidation to be pushed by the United States into a potential conflict -- naval or otherwise -- with the Russians. In addition, the Turks have to worry about their economic health. Russia is Turkey's biggest trading partner, supplying more than 60 percent of Turkey's energy needs through two natural gas pipelines.

Unfortunately there are both neighborhood pressure and state pressure in this country. There is discrimination in terms of both secularism and religion. Moreover, this discrimination is observed mostly as a brutal pressure! Interestingly enough no one wants his neighborhood to be criticized for this. Everybody is guilty but them. This is exactly what forming cliques is about. Moreover, the ones who complain about the interventions in their own lives can easily intervene in others' lifestyles, and interestingly enough they can defend this without blushing. If the people who describe themselves as religious-conservative object to the interventions made in their lifestyles and at the same time believe that they can intervene in other people's lifestyles, or if they do not object to this kind of intervention in other people's lifestyles, then it is impossible that these people are living in line with their principles.

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Archaeologists have unearthed a sculpture of Roman Emperor Aurelius following eight weeks of excavation work in the ancient city of Sagalassos, near the town of Aðlasun in the southwestern province of Burdur.

World interest in ancient city of Sagalassos increases The ancient city of Sagalassos in southwestern Turkey has drawn the attention of the whole world after new findings in archaeological excavations at the site. An excavation team, headed by Professor Marc Waelkens from the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium, concluded this year's eightweek excavations in the ancient city near the town of Aðlasun of the southwestern province of Burdur. Archaeologists unearthed a sculpture of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and of Empress Faustina Maior, Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius. Meanwhile, the British Museum in London has begun exhibiting the bust of Roman Emperor Hadrian which was brought to light during excavations last year as the centerpiece of the exhibition "Hadrian: Empire and the Conflict." Sagalassos was known as the "first city of Pisidia" during the time of the Roman Empire. The urban site was laid out on various terraces at an altitude between 1,400 and 1,600 meters above sea level. A devastating earthquake around the middle of the seventh century forced the inhabitants to abandon the site and remains of the ancient city were first discovered by a French traveler in 1706. Since it was located on a relatively high altitude, it was left untouched throughout the years. Large-scale excavations started in 1990 under the direction of Professor Waelkens. Many buildings, monuments and other archaeological remains have been exposed, documenting the

The bestowal of a medal of honor should preserve the honor of the medal. The former chief of general staff, Gen. Yaþar Büyükanýt, was given a State Medal of Honor by the government. I don't have any problem with this: There is no scarcity of medals and they are not taken from my pocket. The only thing that worries me is the fact that Gen Büyükanýt deserved this medal not for the things he did, but those which he didn't. The State Medal of Honor is bestowed upon persons who have demonstrated a high level of self-sacrifice, altruism, success and service to the future of the Turkish Republic, the indivisible unity of the Turkish people, social peace, unity and togetherness in the country. These lines defining the criteria for medal-bestowment in the Regulation on Medals and Decorations do appear in the Cabinet decision that found Mr. Yaþar Büyükanýt worthy of wearing the medal: self-sacrifice, altruism, success and service. I cannot judge the level of "self-sacrifice, altruism, success and service" Büyükanýt presented. But it seems to me that these four qualities are intrinsic components to being a soldier. The honor of the medal necessitates it not be given to those who did what they needed to do. There must be something extra there. Did Gen. Büyükanýt demonstrate these extras? Fortunately, I am not aware of the soldierly qualities demonstrated behind the curtains. He may indeed have done wonderful things for the country and not pronounced them at all. But we are simple human beings and we have simple logic: We reason according to what we see. What is left to our memories from Büyükanýt's two years of office are his tough stance on terrorism; the ugly anti-Büyükanýt campaign ran before his appointment to the office, and his vow that the perpetrators of the campaign would be punished; the shameful "good-boys" comment about the perpetrators of a Gladio-style, provocative bombing; the expectations he created among this country's elitist-secularistauthoritarian minority, that he might intervene in politics and oust the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) government; the Dolmabahçe meeting where he reached a kind of armistice with the

monumental aspect of the Hellenistic, Roman and early Byzantine history of this town. Last year the team led by Professor Waelkens uncovered fragments of a colossal marble statue of Emperor Hadrian in the rubble in Sagalassos. The statue, which stood about 4.5 meters tall, dates to the early part of Hadrian's reign. The elaborate decoration on the sandal suggests he was depicted in military garb. It is considered one of the "most beautiful depictions" of the emperor ever found. Excavators unearthed the head, foot and part of a leg. Born in A.D. 76 into a well-to-do family in Italica, near modern Seville, Spain, Hadrian presided over a period of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, ruling from A.D. 117 to 138. Known as one of the so-called "five good emperors," he erected permanent fortifications along the empire's borders in order to consolidate Roman power. The northernmost extent of this frontier is still standing: Hadrian's Wall runs across the width of northern Britain, from Wallsend to the Solway Firth. It was built to repel attacks by Caledonian tribes. The inhabitants of Sagalassos had special affection for Hadrian since he officially recognized it as the "first city" of the Roman province of Pisidia and made it the center for an official cult in the region which worshipped the emperor. A sanctuary, or temple, to Hadrian was built in the southern part of Sagalassos. Burdur Today's Zaman with wires

Russian tourist dies in Antalya parasailing accident One Russian tourist was killed and another seriously injured in a parasailing accident this week in the Mediterranean province of Antalya's Serik district. Russian tourist Natalia Tarasova, 22, and Elena Chebykina, 20, made an agreement with water sports center owner Cengiz Sel for a parasailing outing, but a storm at sea caused the rope to break in the middle of the activity, and the tourists fell into the sea. The current dragged the women out to the open sea and Tarasova drowned. A lifeboat was dispatched to the area and rescued Chebykina, who

was taken to Anadolu Hospital in Antalya. Surgeon Özer Ýlkgün of Anadolu Hospital said Chebykina had sustained serious injuries and was in critical condition upon her arrival, but added: "She was sent to intensive care first, but her condition has improved. She is no longer in critical condition." Sel, the owner of the Kadriye Beach Park aquatic sports center, was arrested after the incident. In late July, three people -- two Israeli tourists and one Turk -- were killed and two others injured in an electrical accident at a hotel foam party in Antalya. Antalya Today's Zaman with wires

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prime minister; the militarily unsuccessful/politically successful crossborder operation into Iraq's north; the unfortunate -- badly written -late-night April 27 e-memorandum; oft-repeated speeches that the secular regime is under containment and is being threatened by new means, including democracy; the continued shame of accreditation of journalists; the continued shame of labeling of civilians and officials; leaks from the chief of staff's computers; failure to confirm or deny several leaked documents on coup conspiracies by retired generals; failure to embrace the Ergenekon investigation fully and dismiss the on-duty names from the army rank and file; repeated polemics with the opposition parties. And despite all this, no real interference with the political order and no open comment on the decisions of the judicial organs! Was Büyükanýt an altruist, a successful soldier? I don't know. I was never a successful soldier. But I would love for Büyükanýt to remain the chief of staff for two more years. I have no clue about what kind of a chief of general staff Gen. Ýlker Baþbuð will be, but we had only recently gotten used to this good-smiling chief of staff that didn't do anything we the democrats of this country fear. The e-memorandum was not something we hoped for, but its end result was not as catastrophic as an active intervention would be. The elitist-secularists that awaited Büyükanýt to be a "kodu mu oturtan" general (literally, he deals a decisive blow whenever he hits…). His silence and pacifism came as a surprise and disappointment to many. The worries of many were proven baseless also. He didn't coincide with the expectations of either his supporters or his opponents. Thank you my Pasha! Thank you for things you didn't do.

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The Þahinbey District Office of the Governor Rehabilitation and Training Center for Child Street Laborers has created safer and more rewarding employment opportunities for 964 children who had formerly been working on the streets, becoming a model project through which hundreds of children will obtain decent jobs. Children who were making a living working on the streets now contribute to their family budgets by weaving rugs and kilims, designing jewelry or manufacturing purses and similar items. Children at risk for drug abuse and becoming involved in criminal activities are now also able to afford their school expenses. The center has so far offered rehabilitation, counseling, professional training, daycare and kindergarten services to about 16,000 individuals. Three years ago the Þahinbey District Office of the Governor took a step for the children working on the streets. The center sponsored by the office of the governor offered work opportunities for 964 children at high risk. At the center, the children have learned different skills and professions, ranging from jewelry design to rug weaving.

Families of these children who migrated from rural areas to the cities have been able to adapt to their new life through different programs and training sessions. Forty rug-making platforms were purchased with the sponsorship of the Þahinbey District Office of the Governor Social Assistance and Solidarity Association, and these were installed in the houses of carefully selected families. The children who started weaving rugs with their families can now also afford their own schooling

expenses and basic housing expenses, including electricity and water. Children who were trained at the center also obtained well-paid jobs over the summer. The center, launched to serve 100 children working on the streets, is getting a great deal of attention. More than 300 children are on the waiting list expecting admission to the center. Rabia Ýnan weaves rugs at home with her daughters, Çiðdem and Nergis. The two platforms assigned to the family have become a new start for Ýnan, whose husband has been unemployed for nine years due to illness. Ýnan says she and her daughters are working hard to raise her five children. Ýnan, who notes that her only wish is to be able to earn a living, says she is grateful to Þahinbey District Governor Ali Çýnar and the center authorities for their help. Çiðdem Ýnan, who is a student at Mehmet Rüþtü Uzel Industrial Vocational High School has a sparkle in her eyes as she speaks. Noting that her family can now afford their schooling expenses from weaving rugs, Çiðdem says she is working hard so that she can become a chemist. Ýnan says: “My only wish is to be a good and useful person for my country and for our people through the profession I take. May God

bless those who gave us this opportunity.” Her sister Nergis, an eighth grader, says she wants to be a teacher someday. Noting that 215 children and parents have finished the rug weaving training course, social services specialist Adil Þiraz from the Rehabilitation and Training Center for Child Street Laborers noted that 40 families were given a rug-weaving platform for use in their homes. Þiraz, who also stresses that they ensure that the families and the traders meet, noted that the center also offers rehabilitation services in an attempt to minimize the social problems for migrant families. Þiraz notes that these families, which are under great risk, are observed and supervised on a regular basis. The families currently manufacture small rugs, Milas carpets and car cushions, says Þiraz, adding that they will also receive special orders for customized items. Noting that the project is considered sustainable, Þiraz also mentioned another project that the Social Assistance and Solidarity General Directorate has in the works. “We have prepared another project for the early development stage of these children,” he said. “We seek to ensure the motor, cognitive and social development of 161 children.”

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The end of summer and start of the school year is being eagerly anticipated by some of the nation’s poorest children, who see school as a savior from the tough working conditions that occupy their summer “breaks.” Many children only halfheartedly prepare for school as summer vacation draws to an end. But others who spend their academic breaks working in different jobs to contribute to their family incomes are happy when the fall rolls around and they are granted a reprieve from heavy labor under harsh conditions. The Anatolia news agency reported yesterday that thousands of young children are obliged to work during their summer holiday either to learn a profession or earn money. These children endure tough conditions and often mistreatment for a weekly wage of YTL 30 or 40. Ýbrahim A., a seventh-grader, said he has to spend summer holidays working because his father is unemployed. “I was dreaming of going to a seaside and swimming, or at least sleeping in during my summer holiday. But I have to work. Many of my friends feel unhappy at the new school year starting soon. But I’m really happy -- I’m looking forward to going to school. I’ve missed my classmates and teachers very much. My objective is to study hard and pursue higher education. This way, I can earn my own money and vacation in the summer,” he said.

Some work during school year, too Some Turkish children, however, labor year-round. Muhammet K., 13, is one of them. He says he started working various jobs at just 10 years old. “My father is a construction worker and my mother is a housewife. Our economic situation isn’t so good. I work for YTL 40 a week to provide my family’s grocery needs. I go to work after school is over on weekdays and also work weekends,” he explained. He has a piece of advice for his peers who do not have to work: Study hard so you can get a good profession later on. Because, as he knows from experience, “It’s very difficult to work hard jobs.” Ýstanbul Today's Zaman with wires

Many children who spend their summer breaks working to help their families make ends meet are happy to return to school in the fall.

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Power cuts in Sulukule draw ire of inhabitants BAYRAM EMÝR ÝSTANBUL

An announcement by Ýstanbul’s Fatih Municipality that electricity will be cut to the Sulukule neighborhood for the next eight days due to an ongoing demolition project in the area has drawn the ire of residents in the neighborhood. Municipality teams on Thursday started demolishing parts of the Sulukule neighborhood, home primarily to Roma people, as part of a planned renovation project in the area. Buildings lining the Nesliþah and Hatice Sultan streets were the first to be demolished. The municipality announced that the neighborhood would be left without electricity for the next eight days due to the ongoing demolition project,

which sparked a strong reaction among residents. Residents said being left without electricity for more than a week will create a situation in which they will not even be able to perform basic daily activities, noting that this is especially problematic because the holy month of Ramadan is approaching. “We are not against demolition in our neighborhood. But it is not normal for the electricity to be cut for eight days at a time when Ramadan is approaching. We’ve prepared so much food for Ramadan. It will go to waste if we don’t have electricity to run our refrigerators,” they said. Other residents voiced the fear that their neighborhood would be the target of burglars if they are left without electricity. “How can we feel

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safe at night if we have no electricity? Burglars will threaten our lives during this period,” they said. The demolition project in the area will continue in the days ahead. The Ýstanbul Metropolitan Municipality plans to construct 620 new houses, a hotel and a culture and entertainment center in Sulukule. The planned renovation project in the neighborhood and the relocation of its inhabitants had drawn the indignation of residents and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Ýstanbul is currently on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is expected to take the necessary steps for the protection of its historical sites, one of which is the Sulukule neighborhood.

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‘No price hikes for rice this Ramadan’ ESMA BENDEZ ÝSTANBUL

A senior executive from a leading rice distributor in Turkey has said his firm does not anticipate an increase in rice prices during the month of Ramadan. Mehmet Erdoðan, board chairman of Sezon Rice Company, also told Today’s Zaman that his company was unable to reach their sales targets this year, due to a 20 percent drop in the consumption of rice compared to last year. “Sezon Rice does not see any reason to justify price increase speculations and markups, as there is a recession in the market,” he said, adding, “If some people try to hike rice prices they will end up with disappointing sales figures, as there is a decrease in the market demand.” He also noted that he had observed people were tightening their budgets, and that price increases would be too much of a strain on lowincome families. Erdoðan stressed that Turkey is not the determiner of the rice market. He said 550,000 tons of rice is consumed and around 350-400,000 tons of it is produced in the country. He warned that world markets should be taken into consideration instead of Turkey’s market, and said he expected a 1 percent increase in global rice production over last year. The Sezon executive stated that “almost 430 millions tons of rice are produced in the world” annually, stressing that “markups aren’t as easy as pushing a button.” He also accused some of spreading rumors of impending markups, noting, “I think these are just myths.” Though the number of rice fields has decreased, industry observers expect the deficiency will be compensated for this year due to better weather conditions for rice growers. Erdoðan also complained that rice was being used as a scapegoat for food price increases. He lamented the newfound consumer conception -- misconception, he says -- of rice as an expensive product. “The reality is completely different,” he argues. “When rice is compared to other food items, it is priced relatively lower. But perceptions differ from this reality.” “And what’s more, rice is not a vital food in the Turkish kitchen.” The numbers verify his assertion. Only 500,000 tons of rice are consumed annually in Turkey, compared to 20 million tons of wheat. Erdoðan emphasized that there was a technical reason behind price increases in the month of Ramadan: a short-term increase in demand that causes hikes. On another front, lentil prices are also increasing, due to severe drought in Turkey’s Southeast, leading to a drop in production. The annual lentil harvest fell from 450,000 tons to 150,000 tons this year. Erdoðan said he expects prices will remain reasonable, though not the same as in previous years. Erdoðan noted also that the increase in the price of brown rice was unusually high, around 300 percent. Sezon Company has an annual production capacity of 110,000 tons and sales of 50,000 tons per year. The company had plans to invest 2.5-3 million euros in producing boxes of pre-prepared rice meals, but decided to postpone the project to see what developments occur in the industry this year. The Sezon Company chairman anticipates that there will be consolidation in the industry because of increasing costs and fierce competition. He said companies that only package rice will survive for long. Firms need to be producers as well as sellers of rice in order to stay afloat in the sector, he stated. Sezon has been approached with partnership offers by Italian companies, but partnership is not on the table for the company yet. Erdoðan would rather have the company grow internationally on its own before entering contracts with foreign partners. He believes the rice industry does not depend on technology or capital stock, but instead relies upon on experience and knowledge, two crucial factors he says Sezon is proud to have.

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TODAY’S ZAMAN 07

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The Georgian incursion into South Ossetia and the ensuing Russian response has dealt a serious blow to trade in the Caucasus, which was already battered by tension in the region. Turkey suffered serious losses in economic terms. The country's trade not only with Georgia, but also with Azerbaijan and Central Asia was blocked. Thousands of trucks had to wait on the road and deliveries could not be performed. There is talk now about restrictions imposed by Russia on Turkish commodities at its customs. Following the crisis in Georgia, Russia distributed a circular that imposed several restriction on goods imported from Turkey and instructed Russian officials to slow down the acceptance procedures for Turkish goods at customs, which meant a secret embargo was put in place by Russian authorities on Turkish commodities. According to a statement from the Russian side, Russian authorities are just trying to assert control over their customs and fight against bribery and corruption. However, Turkish exporters argue that this practice discriminates against trucks coming from Turkey. Turkish exporters say they are suffering great

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losses as they are unable to deliver their goods in time due to delays of as much as three weeks. As they cannot forward their goods, importers do not pay for them. In particular, the textile season is about to finish. The situation for the fresh vegetable and fruit sector is riskier as these products cannot be sold after their due date passes. Perishable goods cannot endure long delays. For whatever reason, Turkey's trade with Russia has always been problematic. In the recent past and before, several agricultural and technical reasons were promoted by Russia to halt imports from Turkey. Turkey is trying to sell a wide range of small consumer items while Russia is selling several items, such as natural gas and oil, in amounts many times more than Turkey's entire trade volume. As energy

contracts are long-term agreements with a purchase guarantee, Turkey cannot halt import of energy items in case of problems. Thus, while Russian customs officials count Turkish commodities one by one, Turkey cannot delay its purchase of natural gas or oil in retaliation. Even if Turkey could do this, it would not be in the country's interests. Indeed, our electricity generation and heating systems completely rely on the natural gas imported from Russia. There is a giant gap in trade between the two countries and, it seems, this gap will widen due to existing problems. Last year, Turkey's exports to Russia amounted to $4.7 billion while its imports from Russia were $23.5 billion. For the first six years of this year, Turkey's exports were worth $3.4 billion and its imports $16.4 billion. In other words, this is a one-to-five ratio. With this development coming after the Georgian crisis, Russia gave the impression that in cases of crisis it is ready to use its trade relations as a trump card against third parties - even Turkey, which takes care to pursue a balanced policy between Russia and Georgia. This has led people to question whether Russia

is a reliable partner in the business world. We recently witnessed how Russia had used its natural gas as a tool for diplomatic pressure in the Caucasus, Europe and Ukraine. Summer is about to end and winter will arrive soon. In the cold days awaiting us, Europe and, naturally, Turkey may face new natural gas problems. Moreover, this has once again shown that Turkey desperately needs to diversify its energy resources, end its dependence on Russia and find alternative markets. Furthermore, it has also shown that the BakuTbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline and its parallel natural gas pipeline are open to threats and that the West's access to Eurasia via Georgia or the northern route might be risky. This can also be seen as a positive development that brings new opportunities for Turkey as it has emerged as the more secure alternative route that provides access to Eurasia via Mersin and Trabzon ports and Iran. The ongoing power struggle between Russia and the West has the potential of spreading to economic and commercial areas. And there is not the slightest possibility that this will not affect Turkey.

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Foreign Trade Minister Kürþad Tüzmen announced on Friday that Turkey will begin implementing reciprocal measures on Monday in response to a recent increase in security measures leveled by Russia against Turkish exporters. Speaking to the press after he received Iraqi Planning and Development Minister Ali Baban and a delegate of Iraqi officials in Ankara, Tüzmen said the obstacles against Turkish trucks attempting to pass through Russian borders were completely against World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements. "These hindrances fall under the definition of 'trade barriers,' which are strictly forbidden by international agreements," he said. Russia placed Turkey in the category of countries at high risk for illegal trade activities a month ago. This move was assessed by many as a Russian precaution against rising imports and a widening current account deficit. Russia says lengthy inspections of trucks from NATO-member Turkey, which coincide with tensions between Moscow and the military alliance over the Caucasus, where Russia this month fought a short war with Georgia, are due to a new customs law. Russia is a very important trade partner for Turkey, with a total annual trade volume of $38 billion between the two countries, and has close political relations with common strategic interests, especially in Central Asia and the Caucasus. Unlike its Western allies, Turkey has refrained from strong condemnations of Russia's actions since the outbreak of a brief war between Russia and Georgia earlier this month, fearing such language could hurt its vital economic ties with Russia. But Russia has denounced a US and NATO naval presence in the Black Sea, which can only be accessed via the Turkish Straits, as a "provocation". Turkey depends on Russian energy supplies, but it is also a transit route for Russian energy exports, Tüzmen said. Turkish businesses are concerned that they could lose a total of $3 billion in the short term if the delays at border crossings continue. Russia, Turkey's main supplier of natural gas, is the biggest market for Turkey's construction firms and millions of Russian tourists visit Turkey's Mediterranean coast every year. Turkey has recently been under heavy pressure from its NATO allies to set a clearer stance against Russian aggression. Wolfango Piccoli, an analyst at the global political risk consultancy Eurasia Group, said in an interview with Reuters on Thursday that Turkey's reluctance to set a clear position was due to similar pressure from Russia. "Turkey is again a frontline state like in the Cold War, but the difference now is that its dependency on Russia is much bigger," he explained. Tüzmen said Turkey and Russia are connected to each other and that they both have to be careful in protecting mutual relations. "What I really wish is for both sides to reach a compromise quickly," he noted. The measures package will be open, gradual and pro-

Turkey set to retaliate against Russian trade restrictions

Kürþad Tüzmen (R) announces the retaliation measures against Russia after his meeting with Iraqi Planning and Development Minister Ali Baban (L). gressive, the minister explained and underlined: "We had previously warned them that if we feel harassed, we will harass them, as well." Asked whether Turkey will put limits on its energy imports from Russia, the minister avoided going into details and said, "I believe that explanation is enough for today." It is not just Turkey that is suffering from Russia's toughening trade stance. A recent example was that 19 US poultry producers will be barred from exporting their products there -- a move that would deprive them access to a key market. On Thursday, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin told CNN that these US poultry producers had ignored warnings from Russian inspectors last year. Although he said the move had nothing to do with tension over the recent war in Georgia and was purely economic, analysts have grounds for suspicions given that Russia has accused the US of orchestrating the Georgian move against South Ossetia. Following indications that the US may take economic steps to punish Russia for its military action in Georgia, US business groups grew uneasy. They are urging the White House to proceed cautiously. "We made a real effort to find out [what measures may be taken] and they were entirely uncommunicative," said Bill Reinsch, president of the National Foreign Trade Council, which represents US exporters such as Boeing, Microsoft and General Electric. "But I came away with a very clear impression that something is going to happen, that doing nothing is not a choice here," Reinsch said to Reuters in an interview on Thursday. "We've been telling them to think very carefully before acting and move very cautiously and whatever you do, make sure that it's multilateral, not unilateral," Reinsch said. Ýstanbul Today's Zaman with wires

EU shies away from sanctions on Russia The European Union will not impose sanctions against Russia at Monday's emergency summit on the Georgia crisis, backing away from an economic confrontation with its largest energy supplier, officials said on Friday. Moscow has for days taunted the 27-nation EU over its failure to match tough verbal condemnations of Russia's intervention in breakaway South Ossetia with action, arguing that any breakdown in relations would hurt Europe more. EU leaders are instead due to state that ties with Russia are under observation and emphasise their readiness to help Georgia with reconstruction, to offer Tbilisi a free-trade deal and ease visa restrictions on its citizens. "At the current stage, we do not expect any sanctions to be decided by the European Council," a senior French diplomat, whose country holds the rotating EU presidency, told reporters ahead of the half-day summit in Brussels. It remained unclear, however, whether a second round of negotiations on a wide-ranging new partnership between the EU and Russia would go ahead as planned on Sept. 15-16, with some countries saying it made sense to postpone the talks. Yet with a solid core of states including France, Germany and Italy resisting sanctions, even previous backers of a tougher line such as the exSoviet Baltic states, Poland and Britain were softening their tone for the sake of EU unity. "We should not be looking for ways to punish Russia," Lithuanian Foreign Minister Petras Vaitiekunas told reporters in Vilnius. "The most important thing is to have a unified EU position, as the conflict is obviously not going to end soon," said Vaitiekunas, who only last week insisted Russia should face consequences for its actions. The EU depends on Russia for about a third of its oil and gas, with individual countries even more tied to its supplies. European diplomats said they had received signals from the Kremlin that Russia would

retaliate if the EU imposed punitive measures, but Moscow denied a British report that it was prepared to restrict oil supplies in the event of sanctions. Western states have accused Russia of using excessive force with a massive counterattack that stubbed out Georgia's attempt to take back breakaway South Ossetia three weeks ago. Brushing off Western condemnations of its move this week to recognise the rebel South Ossetia and Abkhazia regions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday said talk of EU sanctions on Russia was the product of a "sick imagination." Possible sanctions had included the EU scaling back existing low-level negotiations with Moscow on areas of cooperation, withdrawing support for Russia's bid to join the World Trade Organisation, and tightening visa rules for Russian travellers. But diplomats said those ideas had fallen by the wayside and instead leaders would seek to draft a strong warning that future EU-Russia relations depended on Moscow's actions. Latvia's Foreign Minister Maris Riekstinsh told Reuters his country favoured suspending talks on the EU-Russia partnership, which is due to encompass trade, energy and political ties. In Warsaw, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told a news conference there should be a review of whether an EU-Russia summit with President Dmitry Medvedev set for November in the French Riviera city of Nice should go ahead. A statement from Monday's emergency summit is also expected to reaffirm that Russia should fully implement a French-brokered peace plan and respect Georgia's territorial integrity. EU planners have been charged to draw up a mandate for a numerically limited civilian monitoring mission, a French presidency official said, stressing that there were no plans to send armed EU peacekeepers for now. Paris Reuters

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Turkish, Russian commercial relations reach critical point

Mehmet Büyükekþi

TÝM candidate vows new steps to keep boosting exports Mehmet Büyükekþi, a favorite candidate for the presidency of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TÝM), which will elect its next leader in a general assembly meeting on Sept. 9, has said he will be committed to continuing the record-breaking growth of Turkey's exporters if he is elected. Speaking to the Anatolia news agency yesterday in Adana, where he was to meet the members of the Mediterranean Exporters' Union (AKÝB) as part of his election preparations, Büyükekþi said Turkey has two major instruments at hand to close the gap of the current account deficit, namely exports and tourism. "We have definitely taken new steps in exports," he added. Büyükekþi stressed that he had been working to serve Turkey's exporters in TÝM for the last five years. He currently holds the position of vice president in the assembly. His chances are said to have increased dramatically now that the current president, Oðuz Satýcý, has announced his decision not to run for the presidency for another term. "I will be using my experience and knowledge to institutionalize TÝM for the next five years," he explained, emphasizing that he will consult the members of the executive board in all of his decisions. Recalling the unprecedented achievements Turkey's exports have seen in recent years, Büyükekþi said total annual exports have risen from $26 billion to $130 billion in six years. "To carry these figures to further heights in the coming years, we will try to remove the barriers facing exporters, such as the overvalued lira, high interest rates and the current account deficit. A current account deficit commission was established recently by Minister of State for the Coordination of the Economy Nazým Ekren and we will be contributing to the studies of this commission for creating a database. We will also be taking steps in accordance with our targets to hike total annual exports to $500 billion by 2023," he added. Ýstanbul Today's Zaman with wires

‘Green star’ campaign encourages hotels to go green The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has started a campaign to reward environmentally friendly hotels as part of its efforts to improve the quality of service offered. Taking into consideration issues such as global warming, excessive pollution and the concerns of tourists, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism decided to take action and encourage hotel managers to be more sensitive to the environment. The campaign, with the slogan "Be mindful of the world, your country, your environment and your future," will prioritize hotels that volunteer to participate in the program. Any hotel applying for the "Eco-friendly institution" license, symbolized by a green star, will be required to meet certain measures set by the ministry, including water and energy conservation, cleanliness and 119 other requirements. This campaign complies with measures determined by the European Union and is therefore expected to be greeted warmly by both local and foreign tourists. Resorts seeking the green star will be required to comply with regulations, including assigning an authorized person to plan and manage environmental protection projects. A special focus will need to be placed on saving energy and water and recycling drain water. Additionally, educating hotel personnel about ecological sensitivity is among the basic measures set by the ministry. Switching to renewable energy sources and harmonizing the hotel/resort buildings with the environment as well as using eco-friendly materials for construction and protecting wildlife around the hotel will give hotels an advantage in the certification process. Ýstanbul Today's Zaman with wires

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CINEMA

TODAY’S ZAMAN 09

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This week in theatres 'Closing the Ring' Inspired by true events, "Closing the Ring" is the story of an American with a lifetime of denial, and how the discovery of a gold ring on a distant Irish hillside brings her back to life. In 1941 the wild and beautiful Ethel (Mischa Barton) is madly in love with Teddy (Stephen Amell). When war breaks out in Europe, Teddy is sent off to war wearing a gold ring as a promise of their eternal love. When Teddy's bomber crashes, a young Irish boy witnesses Teddy's dying wish -- to return the ring to Ethel and tell her she's free to choose another man to spend her life with. The frightened boy is unable to snatch the ring in time, and never speaks of the event again. Now in 1991 the young boy, now in his 60s (Christopher Plummer), returns to the site of the crash with another young man, Jimmy (Martin McCann). Finding the ring inscribed with Ethel's name, Jimmy is entrusted with the task of returning the ring to its rightful owner.

‘Get Smart’

or, maybe, maybe not? EMÝNE YILDIRIM ÝSTANBUL

Steve Carell is currently one of the most hilarious men on the face of the earth; with his eternally obnoxious yet thickheaded character Michael Scott in the TV Series “The Office” he made us cringe with delight, as the “40-Year-Old Virgin” he indulged in faultless dead-pan humor which still managed to bring about the right kind of empathy and with his suicidal gay literature professor in “Little Miss Sunshine” you couldn’t resist laughing at the situations he found himself in while feeling sorry for the guy. In the current movie adaptation of Mel Brook’s ‘60’s spy-spoof TV show “Get Smart,” Steve Carell is aiming even higher with his comical abilities. At times he hits the right notes and at times it seems like he’s desperately struggling to maintain the delicate balance between burlesque and his usual droll dialogue and expressions. CONTROL is a government organization directly in competition with the CIA. Its counterpart, KAOS, is a Russian originated terrorist organization. CONTROL’s invaluable analyst Maxwell Smart (Carell) is dying to become a field agent, a.k.a. spy, like the rest of the cool kids he works with. The only problem is that although he speaks several languages and is terribly intelligent, he’s a bit inexperienced and goofy when it gets to the physical action. And when I say terribly intelligent, I’m talking about the kind of reasoning that assumes that terrorists must be deeply troubled by current events since they’re not enjoying their muffins as they used to. When CONTROL leader The Chief (Alan Arkin) finds out that KAOS head terrorist Siegfried (Terrence Stamp at his

acerbic best) is planning to launch a nuclear attack, he finally promotes Smart to Agent 86 and pairs him with the alluring Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway, who doesn’t look like a good match for Carell) to destroy the nuclear production facilities in Russia. On their mission the newly formed duo engage in a mid-air spar with a massively built Indian assassin called Dalip, who is going through marital troubles, secretly enter a rich Russian’s jet-set party to gather intelligence and end up doing some hot and heavy tango moves, finally going to Los Angeles only to find themselves in a carplane chase. During the whole jamboree the budding romance between Agent 86 and Agent 99 is also on the agenda. Give credit where credit is due, the action scenes in “Get Smart” are incredibly well shot and tightly edited, almost reaching the standards of a regular Bond film. This situation is quite intriguing since the premise of the film is based on mocking the continental spy movie genre. In this regard, if you’re expecting something close to the “Naked Gun” series, you’ll be disappointed. The humor in the screenwriting is aspiring to reach the threshold of political satire, excluding of course the fumbling character of Maxwell Smart/Agent 86. There are indeed hysterical moments, most of them involving the crudeness of the US president (James Caan), who is obviously based on George W. Bush, along with Arkin’s The Chief, who makes monstrous remarks about the CIA and the vice president. However, the political satire goes a bit awry and enters the grey area when the only Middle Eastern-looking man on a plane is assumed to be a terrorist -- guess what, he does turn out to be one. How many times does this joke have to be made?

As for Carell’s Maxwell Smart, the problem is that although the man is supposed to be a complete klutz when it comes to field duty, he is moderately capable and most of the time has some sort of idea about what he’s doing. This makes him a boringly average spy, so we can’t completely enjoy laughing at his unapologetic incompetence because he is himself aware of it. A touch of “Pink Panther” and “Inspector Gadget” could have done the job for Carell, who barely meets the expectations of our laughter scale. Luckily, there are some retro gizmos from the original TV series like the legendary shoe phone and tooth microphone that add some comical value. However, the genuine comedy stems from the presence of supporting actors such as Arkin, Dwayne Johnson (formerly known as The Rock), Terrence Stamp, his sidekick Ken Davitian (who had previously appeared as the Kazakh producer in “Borat”), Caan and a cameo from Bill Murray as Agent 13, who is confined in a tree throughout his one minute of screen time. These actors succeed in bringing out the full gusto of the typical Mel Brooks wit, which can be smelled in every three lines of the film’s dialogue. “Get Smart” is satisfyingly entertaining, but don’t expect to leave the theater with a tummy ache caused by an upsurge of guffaws. For that, you should schedule a marathon weekend of “The Office” -- I’m starting to chortle just thinking about it.

Directed by: Richard Attenborough Genre: Drama Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Christopher Plummer, Mischa Barton, Neve Campbell, Pete Postlethwaite, Brenda Fricker

'Garfield' Garfield, long-running champion of the Fun Fest talent show, believes he can't lose. Problem is, his sidekick (and girlfriend) Arlene wants to change the act. When Garfield refuses, Arlene hooks up with suave, narcissistic newcomer Ramon for a showstopping tango. Not one for solo performances, Garfield loses his humor mojo! With the hours before showtime ticking away, Garfield, with pal Odie in tow, sets out to find the Holy Grail of Guffaws -- the magic pond of funny water within the Mystical Forest that he once read about in a fairytale storybook. On a journey filled with riddles, jokes, quirky characters and a comedy guru (Freddy the Frog, the very first funny ... anything!), can Garfield learn the lessons of true comedy and make it back in time to capture first prize and win Arlene back? Directed by: Mark A.Z. Dippé, Kyung Ho Lee Genre: Animation

'99 Francs'

Steve Carell is aiming even higher with his comical abilities in the current movie adaptation of Mel Brook’s ‘60’s spy-spoof TV show ‘Get Smart.’

MOVIE GUIDE

CLOSING THE RING Ýstanbul Ataköy Galleria Prestige: 11:15 13:45 16:15 18:45 21:15 Fri/Sat:23:45 Bakýrköy Cinebonus Capacity: 11:00 13:45 16:30 19:15 22:00 Beyoðlu Alkazar: 12:00 14:15 16:45 19:15 21:30 Esentepe Cinebonus Astoria: 11:30 14:00 16:30 19:00 21:30 Fri/Sat:24:00 Ýstinye AFM Park: 11:15 13:50 16:30 19:10 21:50 Fri/Sat:24:30 Levent Cinebonus Kanyon: 11:00 13:30 16:15 19:00 21:45 Fri/Sat:24:30 Þiþli Megaplex Cevahir AVM: 11:30 14:00 16:30 19:00 21:45 Altunizade Capitol Specum 14: 11:45 14:15 16:45 19:30 22:00 Fri/Sat:23:30 Caddebostan AFM Budak: 11:00 13:30 16:00 18:30 21:00 Fri/Sat:23:30 Kadýköy Cinebonus Nautilus: 11:00 13:30 16:00 18:30 21:00 Fri/Sat:23:30 Kadýköy Rexx: 11:00 13:45 16:15 18:45 21:15 Þaþkýnbakkal Megaplex M&S: 11:15 13:45 16:15 18:45 21:15 Ümraniye Cinebonus Meydan: 11:00 13:45 16:30 19:15 22:00 Fri/Sat:24:15 Ankara AFM Ankamall: 11:15 13:45 16:20 19:00 21:35 Fri/Sat:24:10 Cinebonus Bilkent: 11:00 13:40 16:20 19:00 21:40 Fri/Sat:24:00 Atakule On Tower: 11:45 14:15 16:45 19:15 21:45 Fri/Sat:24:00 Kýzýlay Büyülü Fener: 11:30 14:00 16:30 19:00 21:30 Cinebonus Panora: 11:00 13:30 16:15 19:00 21:45 Fri/Sat:23:30 AFM Cepa: 10:50 13:20 16:00 18:40 21:35

GET SMART Ýstanbul Akatlar AFM Mayadrom: 11:30 14:00 16:30 19:00 21:30 Ataköy Galleria Prestige: 11:30 14:00 16:30 19:00 21:30 Fri/Sat:24:00 Bahçeþehir Prestige: 11:30 14:00 16:30 19:00 21:30 Fri/Sat:24:00 Bakýrköy Cinebonus Capacity: 11:30 14:00 16:30 18:00 19:00 20:30

21:30 Fri/Sat:23:00 Bakýrköy AFM Carousel: 11:30 14:10 16:40 19:15 21:50 Beylikdüzü AFM Migros: 11:00 13:40 16:20 19:00 20:20 21:50 Beyoðlu AFM Fitaþ: 11:00 13:40 16:20 19:00 22:00 Fri/Sat:23:50 Çemberlitaþ Þafak Movieplex: 11:30 14:00 16:30 18:45 21:00 Esentepe Cinebonus Astoria: 11:00 13:00 15:15 16:30 17:30 18:45 19:45 21:00 22:00 Fri/Sat:23:15 24:15 Ataþehir: 11:00 13:15 16:00 17:45 18:45 20:00 21:00 Fri/Sat:22:15 23:15 Caddebostan AFM Budak: 10:30 13:20 16:00 18:40 21:15 Fri/Sat:24:00 Kadýköy Cinebonus Nautilus: 11:30 14:00 16:30 19:00 21:30 Fri/Sat:23:45 Kadýköy Rexx: 11:00 13:30 16:00 18:30 21:00 Maltepe AFM Carrefour Park: 11:00 13:45 16:30 19:15 20:45 22:00 Suadiye Movieplex: 12:00 14:30 15:45 17:00 18:15 19:30 20:45 22:00 Fri/Sat:24:15 Ümraniye Cinebonus Meydan: 11:45 14:15 16:45 19:15 20:30 21:45 Fri/Sat:24:15 Ümraniye AFM Carrefour: 11:15 12:30 13:45 15:00 16:15 17:30 18:45 20:00 21:15 Çengelköy Cinemaxi: 11:00 13:30 16:00 18:30 21:00 Fri/Sat:23:30 Ankara AFM Ankamall: 10:55 13:30 16:10 18:50 20:30 21:55 Fri/Sat:24:30 Büyülü Fener: 12:00 14:20 16:40 19:00 21:20 Cinebonus Bilkent: 12:00 14:30 16:50 18:05 19:20 21:50 Fri/Sat:24:15 Atakule On Tower: 12:00 14:30 17:00 19:30 22:00 Fri/Sat:24:00 Kýzýlay Büyülü Fener: 12:00 14:20 16:40 19:00 21:20 Meopol: 11:15 13:45 16:15 18:45 21:15 Cinebonus Panora: 11:50 14:15 16:45 18:00 19:15 20:30 21:45 Fri/Sat:24:15 Armada: 11:00 13:30 16:00 18:30 21:00 Fri/Sat:23:30 AFM Cepa: 10:50 13:15 15:45 18:15 20:45 22:05 Ýzmir Agora Balçova: 11:00 13:30 16:00 18:30 21:00 Cinebonus Balçova Kipa: 11:30 14:00 16:30 17:45 19:00 20:15 21:30 Fri/Sat:22:30 24:00 AFM Bornova Forum: 10:50 13:30 16:10 18:50 21:30 Fri/Sat:23:15 Çiðli Cinecity Kipa: 11:30 14:00 16:30 19:00 21:30 Fri/Sat:24:00 AFM Passtel: 11:30 14:00 16:30 19:00 20:30 21:45 Cinebonus Konak Pier: 11:30 14:00 16:30 19:00 21:30 Fri/Sat:24:00 AFM Maviþehir Ege Park: 11:00 13:15 15:45 18:15 20:50 22:00 Fri/Sat:23:30

Bahçeþehir Prestige: 11:45 13:45 15:45 17:45 19:45 21:45 Fri/Sat:23:45 Bahçeþehir Sunflower: 11:15 12:15 13:15 15:00 17:00 19:00 21:00 Bakýrköy Avþar: 11:15 13:15 15:15 17:15 19:15 21:15 Bakýrköy Cinebonus (Capacity): 11:15 12:00 13:15 14:00 15:15 16:00 17:15 19:15 21:15 Fri/Sat:23:15 Bakýrköy AFM Carousel: 11:00 12:10 13:20 14:30 15:40 16:50 18:00 19:10 20:20 21:30 Bayrampaþa Aquarium Coþkun Sabah: 10:45 12:30 14:15 16:00 17:45 19:30 21:15 Beylikdüzü Beylicium Favori: 11:00 12:45 14:30 16:15 18:00 19:45 21:30 Beylikdüzü Cine Marka: 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 20:00 Beylikdüzü AFM Migros: 11:00 12:10 13:20 14:30 15:40 16:50 18:00 19:10 20:20 21:25 Beyoðlu CineMajestic: 11:30 13:15 15:00 16:45 18:30 20:30 Büyükçekmece AFM Atirus: 11:00 12:10 13:20 14:30 15:40 16:50 18:00 19:10 20:20 21:30 Çemberlitaþ Þafak Movieplex: 11:15 13:15 15:15 17:15 19:15 21:00 Esentepe Cinebonus Astoria: 11:00 13:00 15:00 17:00 19:00 21:00 Fri/Sat:23:00 Etiler Alkent D-Point Cinecity: 10:30 11:15 13:15 15:15 17:15 19:15 21:15 Etiler AFM Akmerkez: 11:00 12:10 13:20 14:30 15:40 16:50 18:00 19:10 20:20 21:30 Florya Cinebonus Flyinn: 11:00 11:30 13:00 13:30 15:00 15:30 17:00 17:30 19:00 19:30 21:00 21:30 Gaziosmanpaþa Cinema: 11:00 13:00 15:00 17:00 19:00 21:00 Güngören Cinebonus Kale: 11:30 13:30 15:30 17:30 19:30 21:30Ýstinye Ýstinye AFM Park: 11:00 12:20 13:40 15:00 16:20 18:30 20:45 Fri/Sat:24:30 Levent Cinebonus Kanyon: 11:30 13:15 15:15 17:15 19:15 21:15 Maçka Cinebonus G-mall: 12:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00 22:00 Fri/Sat:23:45

GARFIELD'S FUN FEST Ýstanbul Ataköy Aium: 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:30 15:30 16:30 17:30 19:15 21:15 Ataköy Galleria Prestige: 11:45 13:45 15:45 17:45 19:45 21:45 Fri/Sat:23:45

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Octave is the master of the universe. He decides today what you will want tomorrow. For him, "man is a product like everything else." Octave works for the world's largest advertising agency, Ross & Witchcraft, nicknamed "The Ross." He's swimming in money, girls and coke. Even so, he has his doubts. Two events will turn Octave's life on its head: his love affair with Sophie, the agency's most beautiful employee, and a meeting at major company Madone to sell an advertisement for diaries. Gifted Octave decides to rebel against the system that created him, by botching his greatest publicity campaign. From Paris, where agency bosses negotiate deals, to Miami, where advertisements get shot while gulping anti-depressants, from Saint-Germain-de-Près to an isolated island in Central America, will Octave manage to escape his golden prison? Directed by: Jan Kounen Genre: Comedy Cast: Jean Dujardin, Alexandra Ansidei, Rachel Berger, Dominique Bettenfeld, Vahina Giocante, Francois Levantal, Jocelyn Quivrin, Elisa Tovati

'120' The film follows 120 children between the ages of 12 and 17 who volunteer for the difficult journey of carrying ammunition on their backs through deep snow and mountains during World War I. Directed by: Murat Saraçoðlu, Özhan Eren Genre: Drama Cast: Özge Özberk, Cansel Elçin, Burak Sergen, Emin Olcay

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Orhan Pamuk’s new novel ‘Masumiyet Müzesi’ debuts The latest novel from Nobel Prize winner and Turkish author Orhan Pamuk, "Masumiyet Müzesi" (The Museum of Innocence), was released yesterday by Ýletiþim Publications. The novel, described by the author as "a mighty novel I was thinking about for nearly 10 years," is a love story. Pamuk began writing the novel in 2001 soon after he completed "Kar" ("Snow"). He took a break after a year to write his memoir, "Ýstanbul." After publishing "Ýstanbul" in 2003, the author continued work on "Museum of Innocence" for the following five years. Even before publication, the translation rights of the novel had been sold to be published in more than 30 languages. The first translated version of the novel will be published in Germany by Hanser Publications, titled "Museum der Unschuld." Focusing on the question "What, in fact, is

love?" the author touches on every field of life, ranging from the details of everyday life such as newspapers and television to painting to loneliness, friendship and family. Beginning in 1975, the novel narrates the story of a rich Ýstanbul man named Kemal and his poor distant female cousin, Fisun. Well-educated, 30 year-old Kemal is a member of the Basmacý famýly, owners of a large textile company; his love interest is beautiful, 18-year-old Fisun. Dedicating the novel to his daughter, Pamuk takes a deep, detailed and funny look at both the back streets of Ýstanbul and what magazines call "high society." The back of the book lists an index of 150 people, which readers will meet many times over the course of the book's 83 chapters. On the whole, "Masumiyet Müzesi" touches on many issues -- from love to furniture, from museums to sex and virginity.

At 592 pages, "Masumiyet Müzesi" is Pamuk's second longest novel after "Cevdet Bey ve Oðullarý" (Cevdet Bey and His Sons). As in "Cevdet Bey ve Oðullarý" and "Kara Kitap" (The Black Book), the Niþantaþý quarter of Ýstanbul -- where Pamuk was born and grew up, and one of the most expensive quarters of Ýstanbul where so-called "high society" dwells -- is the center of events in the novel. Apart from Niþantaþý, the novel also explores Çukurcuma, Taksim, Harbiye and Beyoðlu. Many scenes in the novel take place in a 1956 Chevrolet car. The author himself appears in the novel, along with characters from his previous novels, including Celal Salik, the sons of Cevdet Bey and Pamuk's family. The novel also focuses on Yeþilçam -- or "Turkish Hollywood" -- as there are long descriptions of the Turkish film industry, cinema bars and cafés, Turkish

actors and actresses and Beyoðlu district theaters. "Masumiyet Müzesi" is the name of a museumhouse in which several scenes in the novel take place, and which Pamuk actually plans to open in Çukurcuma, Ýstanbul's funky antiques district. Pamuk started to collect the objects to be exhibited in the museum when he purchased the museum-house 10 years ago, and in preparation for the museum's opening he has researched how the furniture and objects of everyday life are exhibited all around the world. Additionally, Pamuk has written two articles related to his new novel. The first article sheds light on the literary, personal and philosophical sources of "Masumiyet Müzesi," and the second one discusses the themes of famous love stories in general. The publication dates of the articles are not yet known. Ýstanbul Today's Zaman

BBC concert series bows to new EU rules European noise regulations have forced changes in the way musicians rehearse and perform for one of Britain's most venerable concert series, the British Broadcasting Corp. said on Thursday. Rules governing the amount of noise performers and concertgoers can be exposed to has forced classical musicians preparing for the "BBC Proms" to switch to larger venues when practicing. The layout of orchestras has also been changed and personnel have to take noise measurements at rehearsals, the BBC said in a statement. But a publicist for the Proms, whose history stretches back 114 years, said media reports that musicians will have to tone down their sound were "blown completely out of proportion." While musicians have had to bow to some new restrictions -- such as carving out extra space between sections or limits on the length of rehearsal times -- Rebecca Driver said the rules were all "very basic commonsense." "If you've got a trumpet blasting in your ear, you may want to make more space between the brass and the woodwinds," she said. "It's not rocket science by any means. British papers reported that musicians at the popular concerts would have to play more quietly so as not to hurt people's ears, something Driver said was a misrepresentation. She acknowledged that the law now bans music which hits 140 decibels or more, but said that would have little effect on the music played at the Proms, which is mostly acoustic. "A rock concert is obviously going to be far more affected," she said. The Proms, begun in 1895 and originally aimed at bringing classical music to the masses, also carries non-Western, folk, jazz and electric music in its 70-plus summer concert program. The series, centered on London's Royal Albert Hall, stretches over a period of eight weeks and is broadcast on British radio, television and the Internet. The 2008 season ends Sept. 13. London AP

Moore's pals make documentary films

Exhibition at Santralistanbul explores ‘Tense Territories’ RUMEYSA KIGER ÝSTANBUL

An exhibition titled "Tense Territories," featuring visual explorations of the spatiality of human relationships and identities by Saskia Holmkvist, Sini Pelkki, Jussi Puikkonen, Carrie Schneider and Sauli Sirviö, is currently on display at the Santralistanbul Contemporary Arts Center. The curator of the show, Aura Seikkula, explains that following her curatorial residency at the Platform Garanti CAC in Ýstanbul in March 2007, she has been interested in working with the Turkish art scene. "For me Ýstanbul has a geo-politically, culturally and historically interesting position to discuss territorial relations on an individual level in comparison with shared identities,"

she says in an interview with Today's Zaman. Seikkula, who is also the curator of the Finnish Museum of Photography in Helsinki, explains: "I wanted to elaborate on the ambiguous personal and social spaces that are redefined over and over again both in daily confrontations and in identity-building processes. The exhibition questions whether in fragile social contexts the importance of defining and knowing oneself has risen above the feeling of belonging to a nation or to a culture," she says, adding that each one of the artists brings a very specific perspective to the issue. "They all discuss the development, challenges and necessity of individual territories on a personal level. I would not compare the characteristics of their works. I want to see them more as personal approaches that all offer a valuable statement."

The works in the show have a focus on "territory" and "dominance." Asked how each artist approaches these themes, the curator says Holmkvist elaborates on social strategies and construction and the way people engage in role positioning in conflict situations, while Pelkki's photographs and videos discuss the artificial environment that we've constructed around us. Puikkonen's photographic work questions the banality of everyday life and Schneider elaborates on the most primitive ways of being and the difficulty of finding one's own space in family relations. Sirviö's autobiographical installation, on the other hand, plays with the intersections of identities and displays a mosaic of individual identities. As to the photographic techniques the artists used, Seikkula explains that each of them uses the lens-based medium quite differently.

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Last days of folk singing fest at Ýzmir fair

Teddy bear by conceptual artist Özkaya on display

The folk singing festival, one of the activities taking place at Ýzmir International Fair, which began on Aug. 22, is winding down. Free concerts by famous Turkish folk singers have been the focus of the festival at Atatürk Open-Air Theatre. While Kardeþ Türküler (Songs of Fraternity) is on stage today at 9 p.m., folk-pop band Yeni Türkü will give a concert at 9 p.m. tomorrow, the final day of the festival.

The newest work by Turkish conceptual artist 35 year-old Serkan Özkaya, "Bring Me the Head of…," which Özkan first exhibited last summer at the inaugural "ShContemporary" contemporary arts fair in Shanghai, can be "viewed" at rice vendor Murat Pilav in Ýzmir's Çankaya until Sept. 15. The "Bring Me the Head of…" is actually an edible sculpture in the form of the head of a teddy bear made from rice with chickpeas.

CONCERT

Famous Italian orchestra to perform at Aya Ýrini Aya Ýrini Museum on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. will host the famous Italian orchestra Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, which was established in 1928 with the name of Stabile Orchestrale Fiorentina and which took its current name in 1933. The orchestra, conducted by Zubin Mehta, is famous for its soloists and conductors, who are classical music stars. Tickets can be purchased at www.biletix.com for YTL 7.50-YTL 30.

Holmkvist has constructed a setting for dialogue, where the viewer is inside the situation. Pelkki's works are very delicate and minimal. Puikkonen works at the intersection of photojournalism, art and fashion photography and underlines movement in his photos. Schneider's works are loaded with artistic and historical motives and Sirviö's photographs strongly evoke the feeling of the evanescence of the moment. The exhibition, featuring a large conference room installation by Holmkvist, a series of photographs and videos by Pelkki, three photograph series by Puikkonen, three photograph series and one video series by Schneider and one large photograph installation by Sirviö, will be on display until Oct. 30 on the second floor of Santralistanbul's main gallery. For more information visit www.santralistanbul.org.

PERFORMANCE

Zorro's adventure on ice at Ýstanbul’s Parkorman The fictional character Zorro, created in 1919 by pulp writer Johnston McCulley, is dancing on ice in Ýstanbul. The dance group, composed of children, will perform their show titled "Zorro Buz Macerasý" (Zorro Ice Adventure). During the dances, the story will be narrated by famous Turkish actor Tamer Karadaðlý. The dance performance will run between September 5 and 14. Tickets can be purchased at www.biletix.com for YTL 30-YTL 56.

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They make movies that deal with unpleasant topics such as war and racism, yet are entertaining and even humorous. They're passionate, mischievously creative, politically liberal. Does this sound like "Michael Moore The Next Generation"? If so, there's a good reason. These filmmakers once worked with Moore on pictures such as "Roger & Me" and "Fahrenheit 9/11." Now they're turning out documentaries of their own. "Michael's body of work has changed the landscape for all documentary filmmakers," director-producer Carl Deal said. "He's kicked open the doors, he's broken the rules. He's made clear that you can actually make a commercially viable documentary film." Deal and partner Tia Lessin made "Trouble the Water," one of four films by former Moore collaborators shown at the recent Traverse City Film Festival, which Moore and others established in 2005. Organizers dubbed the group "Mike's Peeps." Moore insisted their entries were chosen for screenings on their own merits, not favoritism. The other "peep" films included "Pray the Devil Back to Hell," directed by Gini Reticker; "Bigger Stronger, Faster," co-produced by Kurt Engfehr; and first-time director Jason Pollock's "The Youngest Candidate." "I think most documentary filmmakers nowadays are Michael Moore disciples," said Pollock, 26, like Moore a college dropout who found his calling in the cinema. "I see a lot of him in my film." The new generation is making its mark nearly two decades after Moore's 1989 debut, "Roger & Me," a dark comedy about the devastation wrought by General Motors Corp.'s downsizing in Flint, Michigan. Reticker helped edit the film after Moore brought an early version to New York. "I thought, 'Oh my god, this is great -- so fresh, so original,"' Reticker said. Deal and Lessin saw "Roger & Me" in a theater and became Moore fans. A few years later, Lessin saw the first episode of Moore's shortlived television newsmagazine "TV Nation." "There was no 'Daily Show' back then, no Jon Stewart," she said. "Michael did things on camera no one was doing, said things no one was saying. I was determined to get a job on that show, and by golly I did." She became a producer on "TV Nation" and its madcap successor, "The Awful Truth," once landing in jail and earning a lifetime ban from Disneyland after filming a segment there featuring the character "Crackers, the Corporate Crime-Fighting Chicken." Lessin and Deal, both 43, later worked on the Oscar-winning documentary "Bowling for Columbine." "Pray the Devil Back to Hell," which took top documentary honors at the Tribeca Film Festival, is a straightforward and uplifting chronicle of the Christian and Muslim women's movement that ended civil war in Liberia and helped elect the African nation's first female president. "Those of us who work with Michael believe in a lot of the same things -- the desire to look at things in a different way, to look at issues that aren't in the mainstream media," Reticker said. Engfehr, 46, co-producer of the film as well as "Bowling for Columbine" and "Fahrenheit 9/11," said he's a believer in making points through real-life characters and events. Michigan AP

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Ergenekon as the gardener of polýtýcal left The Ergenekon case is not the title of an illegal entity within the state alone. We are all witnessing that a network of evil is taking control of almost all parts of the country. The traces of the murders whose perpetrators remain unknown and at large and the plots of the bloody terror have surprised all of us. We are all saying, "This is too much." More importantly, the pro-Kurdish movement has started questioning itself. The political left was ambivalent even before the case started. Now the rightist politicians, bosses and executives of the media organs called the mainstream media are on the line. We will witness that they will all be shaken. In general, the most influential quake impact is the first one. The subsequent ones are not as influential as the first one. Just the opposite of this will be observed in the Ergenekon case. The most influential impact will follow the initial ones. Once hearings start in court on Oct. 20, new information will be revealed and many unknown incidents will be clarified. The nation will be enlightened. Ergenekon currently affects two important groups -- the political left and the pro-Kurdish movement. The left is experiencing a complete shock. The primary reason for this shock is the

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worry that they were used and manipulated. All the murders committed to polarize Turkey and create ideological camps now concern people known for their leftist affiliation. Tens of thousands of leftists honored their funerals. And religious people were declared the murderers in every such case. Now it has become evident that these murders were actually Ergenekon's job. They do not know what to do about this situation. We now understand that the political left has been the target and element of the psychological operation, project, conspiracy and plans of Ergenekon. It is now apparent that Ergenekon was a gardener of the political left in Turkey. Ergenekon took the soil and fertilizer to the garden. It planted and grew whatever it wanted. As this reality becomes clearer, the political left will experience greater trau-

ma. Maybe Baykal's eagerness to serve as an Ergenekon advocate is just the initial sign of this trauma. One important point is that the traditional supporters of the left have now abandoned the leftist politicians. The people do not support the left, which claimed to have emerged to promote popular will and demand. There is now a group of people who, having become democratically aware, are replacing the masses once provoked to join a class struggle. The West, which the political left imitates, has withdrawn its support. The Republican People's Party (CHP) faces a challenge of expulsion from the Socialist International (SI). The West did not express support for the efforts to replace positivism and laicism with religion. The EU and the US taught a lesson of "democratic secularism" to the political left during the process of the AK Party closure case. They made reference to the importance of religion in democratic administrations. Some of the real political leftists also failed to stage the expected principled action and courage because they simply could not accept the fact that the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) government had addressed this prominent problem. They chose a reluctant approach. They simply

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thought that they should not oppose Ergenekon because they would never be able to get rid of these conservatives. Following the Susurluk case -- stemming from a traffic accident in 1996 in the northwestern town of Susurluk that revealed suspicious links between politicians, the mafia and security forces -- they thought it was time to strike against the coalition government. However, the indicted suspects in connection with the Ergenekon case include ultranationalists, retired generals and others. The real political leftists did not like the Ergenekon case. For instance, the administrators of the famous leftist labor union, the Confederation of Revolutionary Workers' Unions (DÝSK), who frequently make references to rights, law and labor, have never talked about Ergenekon. It is not acting like a labor union, which should take a stand in cases such as this. Why don't you say something? You were one of the major actors in the Feb. 28 process. You had such a wonderful harmony with the Western Study Group (BÇG). Why are you so silent now? Hopefully, in the future I will write further about how the Ergenekon case has shaken the pro-Kurdish movement and the political right.

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klaus.jurgens@gmail.com

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Why bannýng access to the Internet ýs wrong I fully appreciate that governments must regulate many of our everyday matters, up to a certain extent that is. Those who have followed the birth of the World Wide Web and the Internet know that it was initially a network of academics and researchers long before it became public property. I myself sent my first e-mail ever from a university desktop in London in black and white (with shades of green as it were) and was stunned by the advent of technology. When a few years later I would be asked how I would describe the net, I would reply by saying that to me it is basically nothing more than the global yellow pages, albeit in color. By now I can hardly imagine living without our worldwide news feeds, networking sites and, of course, e-mail at home and on the move. Booking a hotel in Turkey is as easy as buying a mini-swimming pool for your daughter in England, all online of course and most likely cheaper, too! Companies can submit tenders electronically. Your favorite football club sends you team updates, and you are able to check the weather back home if far away. I sometimes "buy" my newspapers online as well as submit my columns from a wireless connection if away from the office. Sounds easy, safe and unproblematic, or does it? The Internet is by definition borderless, truly global and must remain so. Governments that cannot handle the free flow of information that their citizens are allowed to access without censorship are making a huge mistake. As everyone in Turkey knows, there are many ways to override a local ban imposed on certain Web sites; simply click on another Web site. Why would a country want to restrict free access to the Internet when it cannot be restricted in the first place? From 1999 (Copenhagen) to the confirmation of the start date for EU accession talks, many things have changed in this enterprising and fascinating country. More change will come over time. Change must be managed, true. But free access to global information in Turkey is a key ingredient of modernization and not a threat; neither is free access to information on Turkey when demanded by Internet users abroad. So what is the recent debate on banning Web sites all about? If one site is closed down, another will pick up exactly the same content and perhaps more. Legislators seem to have been hibernating in the mid-90s when this technological revolution began. Modern citizens are clever. Coming from the United Kingdom, which I would describe as probably the most liberal country in Europe -- but where citizen have many duties, too -banning Web sites unless they portray terrorism or illegal acts is a non-starter. For example, regulators can and should define what is deemed as "inciting hatred." Educated citizens know very well how to handle the flow of information. A person who normally watches satellite football on the net will not swap hats and join a radical political group only because "theoretically" there may be a Web site out there. I am not talking about terror-promoting Web sites, simply sites that offer views differing from our own. Where do we draw the line? Before the net, these people openly distributed their leaflets on our streets, and we still did not buy into their ideas. Closing down political parties, newspapers and journals would be the next step after banning Web sites. Governments should not take on board what is clearly a parental domain. Adults have learned how to make good use of electronically submitted information and must teach their children about it. How can we defend our emerging knowledge-based economy, asking for broadband Internet access everywhere, if its contents are censored? Do not get me wrong: There is a difference between Web sites selling flowers and those detailing how to make a bomb. Let us approach the real culprits who misuse the net, but these are the absolute minority. What would come next -- banning the BBC and satellite TV?

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Baykal gets ýmpolýte treatment MEHMET KAMIÞ m.kamis@todayszaman.com

Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Deniz Baykal was not allowed to enter the hall as he was one minute late to the ceremony when Chief General Staff Gen. Yaþar Büyükanýt handed over his title to Gen. Ýlker Baþbuð. Baykal's delay in arriving at the General Staff headquarters was due to a traffic jam, but the colonel at the door said to him: "The ceremony has already started. Due to orders from our commanders, we cannot let anyone go inside." There is also a small detail to this event. Everyone had already arrived, including President Abdullah Gül, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoðan, top commanders, etc., and the national anthem had been recited and the ceremony had started. An entry that might disrupt the ceremony would cause a nuisance. On the other hand, however, the leader of the main opposition had arrived, aware of his late arrival, and wanted to enter the ceremony hall. In the past, I wrote essays that harshly criticized the political style and mentality of the CHP. However, I must point out that this treatment toward Baykal was not nice. As the leader of the main opposition party, he represents millions of Turkish people in Parliament. What was done to Baykal was, at the very least, impolite. There is a long-established practice of not admitting the journalists or guests who arrive late to such ceremonies, and this is accepted as normal by everyone. However, the leader of one of the most important institutions of the Turkish democracy could

be treated in a more elegant manner. Diplomacy is the art of developing elegant solutions to crises. We cannot solve all the problems in this country by issuing inviolable orders or unchangeable provisions. The fact that the military officers tend to solve their problems within the borders of the command chain -- which is expected for them -may be incompatible with civilian life. Sometimes, trying to implement a rule without any flexibility may bring out social inconveniences. Sometimes, small gestures or elegant solutions may prevent a small crisis from getting bigger. Of course, all this applies if we intend not to create a crisis. In sum, social events cannot be analyzed or solved through mathematical formulas. Mechanical analyses are always prone to give birth to troubles. For instance, the statements that former Land Force Commander Gen. Aytaç Yalman made to Meral Tamer of Milliyet newspaper provide a good example of such mechanical analyses. "The love of our homeland is a serious job that cannot be left to lumpen people," Yalman said. Apparently, he thinks that he can decide who can love their homeland or to what extent. Is loving your homeland an issue that can or cannot be left to some people? Who loves their homeland more than anyone else? Who loves it less? Is there a measure of this love? Can anyone make sociological analyses into who is allowed to love their homeland and who is not? To attempt to solve problems using mechanical formulas that cannot be changed or revised serves nothing but to complicate problems further. To treat Baykal, who arrived to attend the ceremony, with a wall-like rule or order does not do anything but add to social distaste. An elegant solution for ensuring access of the leader of the main opposition party to the hall should have been found.

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Handover ceremonies within the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) are quite important events. Generals' declarations are always carefully noted in Turkey, but speeches made during these ceremonies are taken even more seriously. This is because he who is leaving speaks more freely as he is about to leave, and he who his starting his term declares what his priorities will be. As is often the case, those who spoke during the most recent ceremony didn't diverge much from one another. The point of gravity was Turkey's fight against terrorism. The TSK perceive both the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party's (PKK) and radical religious organizations' activities as major threats and insist that different kinds of terror necessitate different fighting methods. In this context, it was said the fight against the PKK must ensure not only that all links between the PKK and the Kurdish people be cut, but also that the Kurds do it themselves. It was thus emphasized that the local people's concerns and daily problems should be addressed. It was also announced that politics based on ethnic differences will not be tolerated in this country. Consequently, it's quite clear that the TSK is not about to modify its methods or general mentality in the fight against PKK terrorism. And this when almost every minute a bomb explodes, every day a soldier sets off a mine and terrorists are killing scores in the remote mountains. Maybe it's not that reasonable to continue fighting with the same methods. In regards to the second part of the fight against terrorism, concerning radical religious groups, the stated approach was limited to the preservation of secularism. In this context, it was not easy to understand who the warning that everyone should respect the secular regime was targeting. Maybe it was discreetly directed at President Gül, who was present at the ceremony. It's known that the eradication of terrorism is not easy and is even almost impossible. But it's also known that countries that have had some success with it are those who frequently change their tactics and methods. International cooperation is one of these methods. During the handover ceremony, there were no remarks on the importance of cooperation between states and societies. This omission doesn't mean that there isn't any cooperation; however, the fact that it was not mentioned demonstrates the suspicion towards cooperation. Of course, Turkey is not the only one responsible for this distrust. As the current cooperation efforts aren't helping to reduce terrorism, it's apparent that our partner states aren't working too hard either. Nevertheless, it will be much more difficult to succeed in the absence of an internationally cooperative atmosphere. Another method used by countries that has been relatively successful in their struggle against terrorism is to severely punish terrorists while increasing the freedoms of the general populace. In this context, the EU acquis can provide a framework. The security forces' accountability, which reinforces their social legitimacy, and the rule of law are widely treated in the EU acquis, and countries that apply these principles can more easily resolve their problems with social peace and the relationship between the state and its citizens. However, during the ceremony, it was said the EU rules are limiting the capacity to fight terrorism, which means that the TSK has declared that it is not pleased with the EU rules. We don't know if the military is only unhappy with the European states' attitudes or with the EU's principles as a whole. Maybe the success of Turkey's harmonization with the EU depends on the transformation of this unhappiness into satisfaction. Let's hope that the coming events will assure that crucial transformation.

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Gregorian Calendar: 30 August 2008 C.E. Hijri Calendar: 29 Shaban 1429 A.H. Hebrew Calendar: 29 Av 5768 calendar@todayszaman.com

07:25 Arthur 09:05 White Squall 11:15 Anywhere But Here 13:05 Sour Grapes 14:40 Malcolm X 18:00 Dying Young 20:00 La Vie En Rose 22:20 Breakfast On Pluto 00:25 Spider Forest

Clooney, Pýtt walk red carpet walk for charýty Anyone would call it a coup to get George Clooney and Brad Pitt in the same place at the same time, what with Pitt's schedule now including the care of newborn twins. The pair will appear together not once, but twice, at the Venice Film Festival -- first Tuesday night at a fundraising event for their charity Not On Our Watch. They'll be back on the red carpet Wednesday when the Coen brothers' film "Burn After Reading" opens the 65th edition of the festival, which runs through Sept. 6. Not On Our Watch has raised more than $7 million to help victims both of the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan and the cyclone in Myanmar, also known as Burma, according to executive director Alex Wagner. The charity, which was launched last year by the stars and some of their "Ocean's Thirteen" colleagues, uses their celebrity appeal to bring attention to human rights abuses, but it isn't so easy to get even two of the founders together be-

Pitt and Clooney will appear together not once, but twice, at the Venice Film Festival first in a fundraising event and in the opening of the festival. cause of filming and family demands, Wagner conceded. "Scheduling is very difficult. Two of them happened to be in Venice at the same time because of the 'Burn after Reading' premiere ... so there was a brainstorming session," she said. Among the group's donations was a

$500,000 grant in March to keep helicopters and airplanes flying aid into Darfur -- topping off a $1 million donation a year earlier for the same program. "We sent out a press release one day saying we were on the verge of closing it down and the next day we had $500,000," said Bettina Luescher, a spokes-

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woman for the World Food Program at the UN headquarters in New York City. Without that money, Luescher said the World Food Program had been on the verge of shutting down the air service to Darfur, which brings 3,000 aid workers a month to the stricken region. The UN food charity fed 3.3 million people there last month alone. The air service is critical given deteriorating security, which makes road convoys vulnerable. Nearly 100 World Food Program food trucks have been hijacked this year alone. Clooney has spoken for several years about the crisis in Darfur, where more than 200,000 people have been killed and about 2.5 million people displaced in three years of fighting between African rebels and government troops allied with Arab militia known as the janjaweed. He went on a UN technical mission including Darfur and neighboring Chad in January, sharing his impressions with reporters upon his return to draw attention to the crisis. Venice, Italy AP

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Lindsay Lohan had words for her father on her blog. The 22-year-old actress lashed out at father Michael by calling him a "public embarrassment" and a "bully" in a MySpace blog entry posted Thursday. Earlier in the week, Michael said in an interview with E! that Lohan gal pal Samantha Ronson was "using" his daughter. Lohan's publicist, Leslie Slone-Zelnick, confirmed the post by Lohan was legitimate. "If you have something to say to me, say it to my face -- that's what I have believed my whole life -- don't be a coward and say it to others first, let alone all the media in the world," Lohan wrote. The father and daughter have publicly quarreled for years. Lohan said in the hyphen-laden blog post that she tried to make things work in hopes "of having a father again" and "wanting things to change" despite what her mother and siblings have gone through with him. Lohan continued: "Having said that - the people were right, and he is yet to change -- but this time, without his daughter by his side -- he has become a public embarrassment and a bully -- to my family, my co-workers, my friends and a girl that means the world to me (it's obvious who that is)." The star went on to say that she believes her father is addicted to fame, and if he really cared about her, he would respect her wishes. She also said than Ronson and Lohan's mother Dina would never "sell me out." In a separate post, Ronson said she was angry when she first heard about Michael's attack on her and called him a man "who is so desperate for attention that he goes to the media whenever possible." Los Angeles AP

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Contador eyes Spain's first treble on home soil Alberto Contador sets out today aiming to become the first Spaniard to win cycling's three major stage races when he attempts to add the Tour of Spain to his Tour de France and Giro d'Italia titles. The 2007 Tour de France champ can join Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault, Italian Felice Gimondi and Belgian Eddy Merckx as the only riders to have clinched all three. Granada, Reuters

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Mikko Hirvonen leads Loeb at Rally New Zealand after day one

Clarke: Australia won't take Bangladesh lightly

World championship leader Sebastien Loeb slid off the road on the first special stage and incurred a 30 second penalty on the sixth to trail rival Mikko Hirvonen by 27.8 seconds after the first day of Rally New Zealand on Friday. The Frenchman began the rally four points ahead of the Finn in the drivers championship and attempting to win for a second time in New Zealand to strengthen his challenge for a fifth consecutive world title. As championship leader, Loeb's Citroen was the first car on the road on the 24-kilometer opening stage, the first of 18 stages in the 11th round of the world championship. He was near the end of the stage when his car lost traction in deep gravel and slid from the road, conceding an early lead to his Ford rivals.

Stand-in Australia captain Michael Clarke says his team will not make the mistake of taking Bangladesh lightly in their three-match limitedovers cricket series starting today. Bangladesh beat Australia in a one-day match at Cardiff, Wales in 2005 and Clarke, standing in for recuperating regular skipper Ricky Ponting, said the Australians had no intention of underestimating their rivals. “I can guarantee that definitely won't happen,” he said. “It's happened to us before and we've lost, not just to Bangladesh, but to a lot of teams. As soon as you take things for granted I think you find yourself asking questions why you've lost that game, so it's important we concentrate on Saturday [today].” Darwin AP

He finished the stage 5.9 seconds off the lead, third behind the Finnish pair of JarriMatti Latvala and Hirvonen, jointly leading Ford's challenge for the manufacturers' title. After wins on special stages four and five, Loeb moved to second, only 0.7 seconds behind Hirvonen who had taken over the lead from his Ford teammate. Just as he seemed poised to press Hirvonen for the overall lead, Loeb had engine trouble and was three minutes late to the startline for special stage six, incurring a 30 second time penalty. Loeb won the stage by 3.3 seconds from Hirvonen but the penalty dropped him to 27.4 seconds behind the Finn on overall standings, two seconds ahead of Latvala who held third. Hirvonen then took out the final 3.1 kilometer

super special stage from Citroen's Dani Sordo and Loeb to finish the day 27.8 seconds ahead of the championship leader. Sordo moved to third place, 30 seconds off Hirvonen's lead and 0.1 second ahead of Latvala who dropped back to fourth. Loeb said his slide on stage one showed the problems of starting first on the slick mud and gravel roads of New Zealand's Waikato district, the rally headquarters. “We went off at the end. It was a big moment,” he said. “That's why the last split time is really bad. We didn't lose so much time but we were very lucky not to roll because the car went off the road and hit some big stones.” Loeb's first stage experience led to speculation his engine problems and late start on stage six

might have been tactical, forcing leader Hirvonen to drive the stage first and also start day two today sweeping the road for the other competitors. Loeb was unable to start his Citroen C4, opened the bonnet and later pushed the car with the help of co-driver Daniel Elena. “I just hit the starter button and it didn't work,” Loeb said. “We tried everything. In the end we rolled the car back, pushed it and finally got it going. It had nothing to do with tactics.” Hirvonen did not think Loeb's late start was tactical. “I don't know what was wrong, but Seb really did seem to have a problem,” he said. “So tomorrow it looks like I'll be first car on the road. Okay, it won't be easy but we've found a good rhythm today, so we'll see what we can do.” Hamilton, New Zealand AP

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Skinner's 3 TD passes lead Wake Forest Riley Skinner tossed three touchdown passes, two to Chip Brinkman, and No. 23 Wake Forest played up to its first preseason ranking in school history with a 41-13 win over Baylor in U.S. college football on Thursday. Skinner, whose 72 percent completion percentage led the nation last season, was coolly efficient against the Bears, going 27 of 36 for 220 yards, adding a 43-yard TD strike to Ben Wooster in the third quarter. He also earned his 19th career victory, a school record for a quarterback. Baylor, trying to shake off 12 years of losing, hired coach Art Briles away from Houston to replace Guy Morriss. Waco, Texas AP

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Denmark's Soren Hansen boosted his prospects of a Ryder Cup debut next month when he moved to within two strokes of the Johnnie Walker Championship second round early lead on Friday. Hansen overcame a painful wrist to shoot a twounder-par 71 which took him to four-under 142. He is in third place behind Robert Rock of Britain, who set the halfway 140 target with a 70. Rock birdied the last to edge a stroke ahead of compatriot Bradley Dredge (70) Hansen holds ninth place on the European Ryder Cup table and needs to stay in the top 10 by Sunday night when Europe's team will be decided with the addition of two wild-cards from captain Nick Faldo. Gleneagles, Scotland Reuters

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) filed a lawsuit on Friday against a Greek track coach after two of his athletes were expelled from the Beijing Games for doping. Alexandro Lykourezos, a lawyer representing the IOC, said the action was taken to seek potential prosecution in Greece of coach George Panagiotopoulos. The move follows the expulsion from the Beijing Games of Fani Halkia, the 2004 Olympic women's 400-meter hurdles champion, and sprinter Tassos Gousis. Both athletes tested positive for the steroid methyltrienolone. “We have taken this (legal action) against Mr. Panagiotopoulos -coach of Ms. Halkia -- and all others considered responsible,” Lykourezos said. Athens AP

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Ana Ivanovic was unceremoniously tossed out of the US Open on Thursday by an obscure Frenchwoman who had never played a tour-level match before arriving at Flushing Meadows. Julie Coin set alight the Arthur Ashe Stadium court when she produced the match of her life to shatter the world number one's title hopes in the second round 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. That she had never played a match on the WTA Tour, let alone at a grand slam, before this week failed to faze the 188th-ranked qualifier and she sealed the Serbian's fate after one hour 57 minutes of nerve-shredding drama. As Coin celebrated her moment of triumph by slamming a ball high into the stands and holding her arms aloft to lap up the applause from the hollering fans, a dejected Ivanovic was left to dwell on the worst showing by a women's top seed at the US Open since 1966. “This was a very, very disappointing loss for me but it's something that I have to accept,” said Ivanovic, who had been troubled by a sore right thumb in the run-up to the tournament. Coin's compatriot Severine Bremond and Italy's Tathiana Garbin continued a day of upsets. Bremond secured a 7-5, 6-3 win over 20th seed Nicole Vaidisova and Garbin beat Hungarian 13th seed Agnes Szavay 5-7, 6-2, 6-3.

Like Ivanovic, men's world number one Rafael Nadal faced a grand slam debutant. Unlike Ivanovic, though, Nadal emerged unscathed in a 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 demolition of American qualifier Ryler DeHeart. The fading memory of her two title-winning runs at Flushing Meadows spurred Venus Williams to hit top gear on Thursday. Williams looked set to hand Paraguay's Rossana De Los Rios the dreaded whitewash after bagging the first seven games but eventually cantered to a 6-0, 6-3 win. Her potential quarter-final opponent, sister Serena, also enjoyed an easy ride. She beat Russian Elena Vesnina 6-1, 6-1. Dinara Safina appeared to be in a hurry to reach the last 32 and had it not been for lapses in concentration, the sixth seed would have beaten Italy's Roberta Vinci more emphatically than suggested by the final 6-4, 6-3 scoreline. Men's sixth seed Andy Murray narrowly avoided being stretched into a fifth set in his 6-4 1-6 7-5 7-6 win over France's Michael Llodra, while ninth seed James Blake seemed set for a marathon encounter until his Belgian opponent Steve Darcis quit with a back injury. The American was leading 4-6 6-3 1-0. Fourth seed David Ferrer, number seven David Nalbandian and 10th seed Stanislas Wawrinka also advanced. New York Reuters

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Record-setting swimmer Michael Phelps has satisfied some of his hunger for Americana since returning to the United States from his Olympic triumphs in China but has one special rendezvous he is looking forward to. Phelps, who touched down on Wednesday after winning an unparalleled eight gold medals in the pool in Beijing, has already chatted with Tiger Woods, done the rounds of morning TV chat shows and sampled some quintessential cuisine. “It's a good feeling to be back on American soil,” Phelps said on Thursday at a presentation of a grant to fund a Manhattan YMCA's second grade swimming program. “I haven't been back 24 hours but it's funny. Today at lunchtime, I said ‘I'm kind of hungry' and we passed a hot dog stand on the corner and some pretzels,” he said. “How much more American can you get? I grabbed a hot dog, a drink and a hot pretzel. It feels good to be back.” Phelps has already done some hobnobbing, had his photographic portrait hung in the National Gallery and has more of the celebrity life lined up. “I was at the launch of Tiger's new [video golf] game last night. Being able to talk to him just for a little bit. He was saying how proud he was, congratulations,” said Phelps, who joked about how he could use lessons to help his golf. A week from today he will host the season-opening edition of the Saturday Night Live TV comedy show. “It's going to be interesting. I hope I'm literally not a fish out of water on that one,” said Phelps. “I'm already getting a hard time from some of my friends about it.” Phelps said he was looking forward to getting home after the preparations and competition in Beijing, where he broke swimmer Mark Spitz's record for most gold medals at an Olympics to become one of the world's best-known sports figures. “Once I get back to Baltimore I want to see my dog. I miss the little guy,” Phelps said about his white and black English bulldog named Herman, who he has not seen in a few months. “I'm just hoping he remembers me when I see him.” New York Reuters

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Tamika Whitmore scored 15 points and the Connecticut Sun raced out to a big early lead in an 84-58 victory over the Indiana Fever, marking the WNBA's return on Thursday following an Olympics break. Asjha Jones added 14 points and Kerri Gardin and Sandrine Gruda each had 11 for the Sun. Their margin of victory was the largest ever against Indiana, surpassing an 8459 win on Aug. 4, 2007. Tully Bevilaqua and Tammy Sutton-Brown each scored nine points to lead Indiana. At New York, Jia Perkins scored 19 points to lead Chicago over New York, 6960. US gold medalist Sylvia Fowles had 10 points and 10 rebounds and Candice Dupree added 12 points for the Sky. Indianapolis SP

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GROUP A Sept. 16: Chelsea-Girondins Bordeaux; AS Roma-CFR Cluj Oct. 1: CFR Cluj-Chelsea; Girondins Bordeaux-AS Roma Oct. 22: Girondins Bordeaux-CFR Cluj; Chelsea-AS Roma Nov. 4: CFR Cluj-Girondins Bordeaux; AS Roma-Chelsea Nov. 26: Girondins Bordeaux-Chelsea; CFR Cluj-AS Roma Dec. 9: Chelsea-CFR Cluj; AS Roma-Girondins Bordeaux

GROUP B Sept. 16: Panathinaikos-Inter; W.Bremen-Anorthosis Famagusta Oct. 1: Anorthosis Famagusta-Panathinaikos; Inter-W. Bremen Oct. 22: Inter-Anorthosis Famagusta; Panathinaikos-W. Bremen Nov. 4: Anorthosis Famagusta-Inter; W. Bremen-Panathinaikos

The Canaries are still pointless, having lost at Antep last weekend, and therefore cannot afford to drop points at home against Ýstanbul BþB this evening. Furthermore, Ýstanbul BþB humiliated Fener in their opening match last season and so the Canaries will also be aiming to settle old scores

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The upbeat Fenerbahçe Canaries return to domestic Turkcell Super League action today after their successful UEFA Champions League campaign, where they beat Serbian side Partizan 2-1 in Ýstanbul on Wednesday night to advance to the group stage 4-3 on aggregate. This evening the Canaries host Ýstanbul Büyükþehir Belediyespor in a "mini" Ýstanbul derby at the Fenerbahçe Þükrü Saracoðlu Stadium with two things in mind: precious points and revenge. The Fener Canaries may be attracting banner headlines in the local media for their European "conquest," but they are pointless in the domestic league, having lost 1-0 away to Antep in their opening match of the 200809 season last weekend. So the Canaries will be seeking their first points of the season, in front of their home fans, when they step foot on Þükrü Saracoðlu this evening. Luis Aragones' men will also have vengeance on their minds because Ýstanbul BþB, then a newcomer to topflight Turkish soccer, humiliated the Canaries 2-0 Þükrü Saracoðlu in the opening game of the 200708 season. The defeat sent shockwaves across the Fener camp and the result was a big slap on the face of the expensively assembled Canary squad. Though Aragones was not at Fener last season and was still at the helm of the Spanish national team, he must have been informed about that shock defeat. Hence, the Spaniard will strive to stop history repeating itself today. And he can accomplish this task because he has plenty of ammo at his disposal. The problem, though, is whether injured star-striker Semih Þentürk, who was replaced in Wednesday's match, will be fit before match time. Semih's co-striker Daniel Güiza struggles very hard upfront and disorganizes opposing defenses but his greatest flaw, of late, is that his shots rarely find the target. The size of a soccer goal is exactly the same everywhere in the world -- 2.44 meters high and 7.32 meters wide (8 feet x 24 feet). That Güiza was the goal king in the tough Spanish league and is finding it extremely difficult to score in Turkey means his master and mentor Aragones must reteach him the art of scoring. Aragones also has to address the unserious approach of wingers Kazým Kazým and Uður Boral.

Oct. 1: Sporting-Basel; Shakhtar Donetsk-Barcelona Oct. 22: Shakhtar Donetsk-Sporting; Basel-Barcelona Nov. 4: Sporting-Shakhtar Donetsk; Barcelona-Basel Nov. 26: Shakhtar Donetsk-Basel; Sporting-Barcelona Dec. 9: Basel-Sporting; Barcelona-Shakhtar Donetsk

GROUP D Sept. 16: PSV Eindhoven-Atletico Madrid; O. Marseille-Liverpool Oct. 1: Liverpool-PSV Eindhoven; Atletico Madrid-O. Marseille Oct. 22: Atletico Madrid-Liverpool; PSV Eindhoven-O. Marseille Nov. 4: Liverpool-Atletico Madrid; O. Marseille-PSV Eindhoven Nov. 26: Atletico Madrid-PSV Eindhoven; Liverpool-O. Marseille Dec. 9: PSV Eindhoven-Liverpool; O. Marseille-Atletico Madrid

Group E Sept. 17: Manchester United-Villarreal; Celtic-AaB Aalborg Sept. 30: AaB Aalborg-Manchester United; Villarreal-Celtic Oct. 21: Villarreal-AaB Aalborg; Manchester United-Celtic Nov. 5: AaB Aalborg-Villarreal; Celtic-Manchester United Nov. 25: Villarreal-Manchester United; AaB Aalborg-Celtic Dec. 10: Manchester United-AaB Aalborg; Celtic-Villarreal

GROUP F Sept. 17: Steaua Bucharest-Bayern Munich; O.Lyon-Fiorentina Sept. 30: Fiorentina-Steaua Bucharest; Bayern Munich-O. Lyon Oct. 21: Bayern Munich-Fiorentina; Steaua Bucharest-O. Lyon Nov. 5: Fiorentina-Bayern Munich; O. Lyon-Steaua Bucharest Nov. 25: Bayern Munich-Steaua; Bucharest Fiorentina-O. Lyon Dec. 10: Steaua Bucharest-Fiorentina; O. Lyon-Bayern Munich

GROUP G Sept. 17: Porto-Fenerbahçe Dynamo; Kiev-Arsenal Sept. 30: Arsenal-Porto; Fenerbahçe-Dynamo Kiev Oct. 21: Fenerbahce-Arsenal; Porto-Dynamo Kiev Nov. 5: Arsenal-Fenerbahçe; Dynamo Kiev-Porto Nov. 25: Fenerbahçe-Porto; Arsenal-Dynamo Kiev Dec. 10: Porto-Arsenal Dynamo; Kiev-Fenerbahçe

GROUP H Sept. 17: Juventus-Zenit St. Petersburg; Real Madrid-BATE Borisov Sept. 30: BATE Borisov-Juventus; Zenit St. Petersburg-Real Madrid Oct. 21: Zenit St. Petersburg-BATE Borisov; Juventus-Real Madrid Nov. 5: BATE Borisov-Zenit St. Petersburg; Real Madrid-Juventus Nov. 25: Zenit St. Petersburg-Juventus; BATE Borisov-Real Madrid

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Sept. 16: Basel-Shakhtar Donetsk; Barcelona-Sporting

The Beþiktaþ Black Eagles will face Ukraine’s Metalist Kharkiv for the first round of the UEFA Cup proper, in accordance with the draw made in Monte Carlo, Monaco on Friday afternoon. Turkish champion Galatasaray, eliminated from the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round by Steaua Bucharest on Wednesday, was drawn against Swiss side Bellizona, while Turkish Cup holder Kayserispor faces an uphill battle against strong French side Paris St. German. Kayeri qualified directly for the first round and did not have to go through the qualifiers. First legs will be played Sept. 18 and second legs on Oct. 2. The Beþiktaþ Black Eagles crushed obscure Bosnian side Siroki Brijeg 4-0 in their UEFA Cup second qualifying round, second-leg match at Ýstanbul's Ýnönü Stadium on Thursday night. The result meant the Eagles advanced to the UEFA proper 6-1 on aggregate, having won the first leg in Bosnia 2-1. Goals by Uður Ýnceman in the 14th minute, Serdar Özkan in the 49th, Bobo in the 59th and Rodrigo Tello in the 86th gave the Eagles a well-deserved win. The resounding victory was a very good result for the Black Eagles, who are battling the odds to re-establish themselves as a soccer powerhouse both at home and in Europe.

Other UEFA Cup match-ups AC Milan (Italy) vs. FC Zurich (Switzerland); FC Timisoara (Romania) vs. Partizan Belgrade (Serbia); Hertha Berlin (Germany) vs. St. Patrick's (Ireland); Banik Ostrava (Czech Rep) vs. Spartak Moscow (Russia); Portsmouth (England) vs. Vitoria Guimaraes (Portugal); Sevilla (Spain) vs. Salzburg (Austria); VfL Wolfsburg (Germany) vs. Rapid Bucharest (Romania); Sampdoria (Italy) vs. Kaunas (Lithuania); Maritimo (Portugal) vs. Valencia (Spain); Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia) vs. Sparta Prague (Czech Republic); Manchester City (England) vs. Omonia Nicosia (Greek Cyprus); Young Boys (Switzerland) vs. Club Bruges (Belgium); AS Nancy (France) vs. Motherwell (Scotland); Everton (England) vs. Standard Liege (Belgium); Napoli (Italy) vs. Benfica (Portugal); NEC Nijmegen (Netherlands) vs. Dinamo Bucharest (Romania); Racing Santander (Spain) vs. FC Honka (Finland); APOEL Nicosia (Greek Cyprus) vs. Schalke 04 (Germany); Litex Lovech (Bulgaria) vs. Aston Villa (England); Austria Vienna (Austria) vs. Lech Poznan (Poland); Vitoria Setubal (Portugal) vs. Heerenveen (Netherlands); Brann Bergen (Norway) vs. Deportivo Coruna (Spain); Slavia Prague (Czech Rep) vs. Vaslui (Romania); Slaven Koprivnica (Croatia) vs. CSKA Moscow (Russia); Brondby (Denmark) vs. Rosenborg Trondheim (Norway); Cherno More Varna (Bulgaria) vs. VfB Stuttgart (Germany); Stade Rennes (France) vs. Twente Enschede (Netherlands); Ajax Amsterdam (Netherlands) vs. Borac Cacak (Serbia); Tottenham Hotspur (England) vs. Wisla Krakow (Poland); FC Copenhagen (Denmark) vs. FK Moscow (Russia); Zilina (Slovakia) vs. Levski Sofia (Bulgaria); Borussia Dortmund (Germany) vs. Udinese (Italy); Braga (Portugal) vs. Artmedia Petrzalka (Slovakia); Feyenoord (Netherlands) vs. Kalmar (Sweden); Hamburg SV (Germany) vs. Unirea Urziceni (Romania); Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel) vs. St Etienne (France) and Nordsjaelland (Denmark) vs. Olympiakos Piraeus (Greece). Ýstanbul Today's Zaman

A scene from the Fenerbahçe-Ýstanbul BþB opening match of the 2007-2008 season at the Þükrü Saracoðlu Stadium. Ýstanbul BþB beat the Fenerbahçe Canaries 2-0 in that match. However with captain-playmaker Alex De Souza, arguably the best player on the Canary squad, orchestrating the team's attacks from midfield and legendary defender Roberto Carlos threatening opponents' defenses with precise long passes, the Canaries should still be too strong for tiny Ýstanbul BþB. But the visiting side is also hungry for maximum points having played to a 0-0 draw with newcomer Eskiþehirspor, dubbed Es Es Es, Ki Ki Ki, Es Ki Es Ki, Es,

last weekend. Kickoff is at 9 p.m. and the referee will be Süleyman Abay. Elsewhere in the Super League today, Ankaraspor hosts Gaziantepspor (ref Tolga Özkalfa) and Kocaelispor entertains Sivasspor (ref Kuddusi Müftüoglu). Both matches start at 9 p.m.

Live on TV today NTV Spor 17:00 Turkey-Bosnia and Herzegovina (Basketball-Efes Cup) 21:30 Sampdoria-Inter Digiturk 17:00 Middlesbrough-Stoke City 19:30 Arsenal-Newcastle United

Live on LÝG TV 21.00: Fenerbahçe vs. Ýstanbul BþB.

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Oprah on Obama: I cried my eyelashes off Oprah Winfrey is leaving the Democratic National Convention in Denver with the candidate she wanted, but reportedly without her eyelashes. The talk-show host said she was moved to tears by Barack Obama's acceptance speech. "I cried my eyelashes off," she said in the bowels of Invesco Field, moments after Obama accepted the nomination for president before an estimated 84,000 people. Denver, AP WWW.TODAYSZAMAN.COM SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2008

Canada wants more study on polar bear protectĂ˝on

Canada, criticized by environmentalists for not adequately protecting polar bears from the effects of climate change, has said it will take more time to study its next step. A scientific panel on Thursday released detailed findings of an April review that classified the bear population as a "special concern," but not endangered or threatened with extinction. The government has created a national round table to consult with a variety of groups, including residents of the Arctic, on how best to protect the bears,

Environment Minister John Baird said. "Protecting the polar bears is something we are committed to, but we going to base it on science and with input and collaboration with Inuit and northern people," Baird told reporters in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Canada is home to about two-thirds of the world's 25,000 polar bears. The animal is the symbol of the country's vast northern region, with the metal of Northwest Territories' license plates even stamped in its silhouette. The United States said in May it was listing polar bears

as a threatened species. Baird said Canada was cooperating with US officials on studying how best to protect the animals. Some green groups say Canada falls short by not matching the U.S. declaration, which was prompted by fears that global warming was destroying the ice needed by the bears to survive. But Canada's Arctic Inuit people say the bear population is not in as much trouble as some fear, with the most serious problems more localized in nature, and they complain further restrictions on hunting will hurt their communities. Inuvik Reuters

Disposable diaper breaks fall, saves child's life A disposable diaper has saved the life of an 18month-old boy, breaking his fall from a third-floor apartment window, officials said on Thursday. Caua Felipe Massaneiro survived a 30-foot (10-meter) fall because his diaper snagged on a security spike embedded in the concrete wall around his apartment building in the northeastern Brazilian city of Recife. The boy dangled from the spike for a moment, then "the diaper opened and the baby fell to the ground, but at a much slower speed," a police officer said. "The diaper obviously lessened the impact of the fall and saved the baby's life." "It was a miracle," said the officer who declined to be identified because she was not authorized to speak to the press. "He could also have been killed by one of the spikes." The child was treated for minor fractures at the Hospital Memorial Sao Jose, where spokesman Gilberto Tenorio said he was in stable condition. Police have opened an investigation to determine how the toddler fell out the window and "if parental negligence was one of the causes," the police officer said. The Folha de S. Paulo newspaper quoted Caua's father, 23-year-old Alexandre Cesar Massaneiro as saying that his son climbed onto a sofa underneath the window he fell from -- "something he had never done before." Sao Paulo AP

Don't take â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;holy' water onto pope plane The Vatican has warned journalists who will travel with Pope Benedict to Lourdes next month not to put the revered water from the shrine in their hand luggage on the papal plane or it may be confiscated. The pope will travel Sept. 12-15 to Paris and the site in southern France where the Madonna is said to have appeared to a peasant girl, Bernadette Soubirous, 150 years ago. The millions of pilgrims who visit the shrine each year drink from its fonts, many believing its water to be potentially miraculous and healing. Most take bottles of it away with them. In order to avoid their confiscation during security controls at the airport, Air France recommends putting any bottles of Lourdes water in baggage what will go into the hold of the plane, a Vatican advisory to reporters said. While the water from Lourdes is not strictly considered "holy" -- holy water is found in churches and must be blessed by a priest -- many websites about Lourdes describe it as "holy." Vatican City Reuters

Rat meat in demand as inflation bites The price of rat meat has quadrupled in Cambodia this year as inflation has put other meat beyond the reach of poor people, officials said. With consumer price inflation at 37 percent according to the latest central bank estimate, demand has pushed a kilogram of rat meat up to around 5,000 riel ($1.28) from 1,200 riel last year. Spicy field rat dishes with garlic thrown in have become particularly popular at a time when beef costs 20,000 riel a kilogram. Officials said rats were fleeing to higher ground from flooded areas of the lower Mekong Delta, making it easier for villagers to catch them. "Many children are happy making some money from selling the animals to the markets, but they keep some for their family," Ly Marong, an agriculture official, said by telephone from the Koh Thom district on the border with Vietnam. Phnom Penh Reuters

Honest ad for nanny: My kids are a pain It was an unusually honest ad for a live-in nanny, a 1,000-word tome beginning, "My kids are a pain." But it worked, attracting a brave soul who's never been a nanny before. "If you cannot multitask, or communicate without being passive aggressive, don't even bother replying," Rebecca Land Soodak, a mother of four on Manhattan's Upper East Side, wrote Aug. 19 in her advertisement on Craigslist. "I can be a tad difficult to work for. I'm loud, pushy and while I used to think we paid well, I am no longer sure." This being the age of instant communications, the ad took on a life of its own, making the rounds of parenting blogs and e-mail inboxes and inspiring an article in Thursday's New York Times. Soodak, a 40-year-old painter whose husband owns a wine store, eventually hired Christina Wynn, a 25-yearold University of Virginia graduate, to take care of Rubin, 12; Ellis, 9; and Shay and Cassie, both 6. "I made a commitment to stay in the job for at least a year," Wynn told the Times. "I met the oldest child, but not the others, which my mother said was crazy -- to accept the job without meeting all the kids. New York AP

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