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^Yeah it took me awhile to understand that too but then it works fine. By the way, The Guardian noticed the way how the money was raised successfully for the cover of the NYT: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/03/turkey-new-york-times-ad

I have seen a lot of Portuguese friends sharing that blog, guess those are good news for you :). And just to let you know: as you must certainly know Erdogan is here in Morocco..guess what? No Moroccan TV channel has even mentioned these events. I'm really glad Internet exists!

Just read this blog online, thought it was a nice read about the subject: "What is Happenning in Istanbul? To my friends who live outside of Turkey: I am writing to let you know what is going on in Istanbul for the last five days. I personally have to write this because most of the media sources are shut down by the government and the word of mouth and the internet are the only ways left for us to explain ourselves and call for help and support. Four days ago a group of people who did not belong to any specific organization or ideology got together in Istanbul’s Gezi Park. Among them there were many of my friends and students. Their reason was simple: To prevent and protest the upcoming demolishing of the park for the sake of building yet another shopping mall at very center of the city. There are numerous shopping malls in Istanbul, at least one in every neighborhood! The tearing down of the trees was supposed to begin early Thursday morning. People went to the park with their blankets, books and children. They put their tents down and spent the night under the trees. Early in the morning when the bulldozers started to pull the hundred-year-old trees out of the ground, they stood up against them to stop the operation. They did nothing other than standing in front of the machines. No newspaper, no television channel was there to report the protest. It was a complete media black out. But the police arrived with water cannon vehicles and pepper spray. They chased the crowds out of the park. In the evening the number of protesters multiplied. So did the number of police forces around the park. Meanwhile local government of Istanbul shut down all the ways leading up to Taksim square where the Gezi Park is located. The metro was shut down, ferries were cancelled, roads were blocked. Yet more and more people made their way up to the center of the city by walking. They came from all around Istanbul. They came from all different backgrounds, different ideologies, different religions. They all gathered to prevent the demolition of something bigger than the park: The right to live as honorable citizens of this country. They gathered and marched. Police chased them with pepper spray and tear gas and drove their tanks over people who offered the police food in return. Two young people were run over by the tanks and were killed. Another young woman, a friend of mine, was hit in the head by one of the incoming tear gas canisters. The police were shooting them straight into the crowd. After a three hour operation she is still in Intensive Care Unit and in very critical condition. As I write this we don’t know if she is going to make it. This blog is dedicated to her. These people are my friends. They are my students, my relatives. They have no «hidden agenda» as the state likes to say. Their agenda is out there. It is very clear. The whole country is being sold to corporations by the government, for the construction of malls, luxury condominiums, freeways, dams and nuclear plants. The government is looking for (and creating when necessary) any excuse to attack Syria against its people’s will. On top of all that, the government control over its people’s personal lives has become unbearable as of late. The state, under its conservative agenda passed many laws and regulations concerning abortion, cesarean birth, sale and use of alcohol and even the color of lipstick worn by the airline stewardesses. People who are marching to the center of Istanbul are demanding their right to live freely and receive justice, protection and respect from the State. They demand to be involved in the decision-making processes about the city they live in. What they have received instead is excessive force and enormous amounts of tear gas shot straight into their faces. Three people lost their eyes. Yet they still march. Hundred of thousands join them. Couple of more thousand passed the Bosporus Bridge on foot to support the people of Taksim. No newspaper or TV channel was there to report the events. They were busy with broadcasting news about Miss Turkey and “the strangest cat of the world”. Police kept chasing people and spraying them with pepper spray to an extent that stray dogs and cats were poisoned and died by it. Schools, hospitals and even 5 star hotels around Taksim Square opened their doors to the injured. Doctors filled the classrooms and hotel rooms to provide first aid. Some police officers refused to spray innocent people with tear gas and quit their jobs. Around the square they placed jammers to prevent internet connection and 3g networks were blocked. Residents and businesses in the area provided free wireless network for the people on the streets. Restaurants offered food and water for free. People in Ankara and İzmir gathered on the streets to support the resistance in Istanbul. Mainstream media kept showing Miss Turkey and “the strangest cat of the world”. *** I am writing this letter so that you know what is going on in Istanbul. Mass media will not tell you any of this. Not in my country at least. Please post as many as articles as you see on the Internet and spread the word. As I was posting articles that explained what is happening in Istanbul on my Facebook page last night someone asked me the following question: «What are you hoping to gain by complaining about our country to foreigners?» This blog is my answer to her. By so called «complaining» about my country I am hoping to gain: Freedom of expression and speech, Respect for human rights, Control over the decisions I make concerning my on my body, The right to legally congregate in any part of the city without being considered a terrorist. But most of all by spreading the word to you, my friends who live in other parts of the world, I am hoping to get your awareness, support and help! Please spread the word and share this blog. Thank you! For futher info and things you can do for help please see Amnesty International’s Call for Urgent Help" http://defnesumanblogs.com/2013/06/01/what-is-happenning-in-istanbul/ Is local media still not streaming anything? I read that protests are still going today.

Bien sûre! Ça va?:)

Wow no comments regarding the new album. He is playing live now in Primavera Sound Barcelona, live streaming for anyone who is interested: http://www.youtube.com/primaverasoundtv

Deluge, je ne connais pas ce mot http://www.larousse.fr/dictionnaires/francais/d%C3%A9luge/23165?q=deluge#23047 Je crois que mon français va mieux! Aujourd'hui j'ai eu beucoup de difficulté en parler l'anglais après tout le français que j'ai entendu les derniers mois. (Afterall, I think I can do it! :) )

Well "Bon appétit"! ;)

I'm pretty sure she will, at least that was what she said in that Spanish interview I translated awhile ago (I just checked, it's on pages 938/939 of this thread) :)

Haha, também a verdade é que ler por obrigação nunca ajuda a que se goste do livro. Eu sou a Liliana (ou Lili) e também sou de Lisboa :)

AH! Ok, a mim não me podia fazer lembrar isso, nunca li. Pois, eu não gosto quando os filmes me fazem isso. Mas dá-me ideia que se espero pelo sol não vou ter muita sorte!

O que é o Velho e o Mar?

Ah, eu já vi o Argo, aconselho imenso! E eu nem sou muito fã do Ben Affleck. Uau a sério, vou reconhecer? Agora fiquei curiosa! Mas ok, vou ver então se vejo o filme, de preferência num dia em que esteja bem disposta para ver se não fico deprimida. Rita, não vi nenhum desses filmes. Mas "Os Miseráveis" estou hesitante em ir ver porque musicais não é muito o meu género. Eu gostei do filme, é uma história de vida completamente fora, é muito interessante. Acho que o filme tem também bons momentos de humor e, como se vê no trailer, cenas mesmo muito bonitas. Mas quer dizer, não é o melhor filme de sempre ou isso!

Eu acho que só vi "A vida de Pi" e gostei! Queria ver aquele sobre a morte do Bin Laden também. E o Amor é também uma hipótese! Mas deve ser super dramatico não? Bem vinda Rita! :) Tudo bem e contigo?

Moving on the beginning of February, any more tips? :)

^^Ok thank you, I'm really happy to know that!

Thanks for the reply :). Yes I got almost the same reaction when I went to Turkey but it's part of a culture and it doesn't bother me thaaat much. They need to sell to live so it is ok. I'm actually more worried about the other shopping places (besides the typical markets), like when I need to buy European things for my house, like food, furniture or even clothes. And about covering myself I usually wear trousers and I can always have some scarfs with me, so I think I'm going to be alright, right? Also I forgot to mention: I speak a little French, is it enough? Because I know nothing of Arabic.

Hi everyone! I was recently offered an internship in Casablanca, Morocco. It is a very very good professional opportunity for me. But I have to confess I am a little bit scared. I would like to know if any of you has ever been there and if you have any tips for me. As an European woman will it be easy for me to adapt? Is it safe for a young girl to walk around Casablanca alone? And of course if there are any natives out there please let me know, I would love to hear some tips from you :)

Oh ça c'est super/fantastique/magnifique! :D (je pense que c'est comme ça que les français célèbrent! ;))

^^Tout a été bien? :) Demain c'est moi!

Oh oui, mais tu sais parfois on a peur et après on se souvient de tout au moment quand on a besoin. J'espère que c'est le cas! :P

J'ai vu ce message seulement aujourd'hui! Ok, d'accord. :) Mon examen a été bien! J'ai réussi, 15/20 :). Je vais recommencer mes classes mardi. J'ai peur d'avoir oublié beaucoup de choses. (I know this last sentence is not right but I actually don't know how to write it better :p) Pourquoi? :) C'est seulement un autre jour, tout sera bien :)

Feliz Natal!!! :)

:heart: And is Jonny thinking about Phil? :P

Hum, acho que não! Há um anúncio? Como é? No meio das compras de Natal vi foi partes do DVD a passar na fnac e worten, obvio que parei para ver um bocadinho até me arrastarem dali porque ainda era preciso comprar outras coisas :P.

Que bom, ainda bem :). Eu tambéem! Pelos vistos houve duas pessoas que me compraram o dvd :lol:, tive que fazer aqui uma gestão de presentes porque esta minha pancada de coldplay já se tornou muito conhecida pelos vistos!