Images and WordsOn Social Networks and Large CompaniesThis week, Google unveiled their latest stab at social networking. I haven’t had a chance to try it yet, due to what I can only assume is an outbreak of donut-deficient servers. I have, however, been exposed to the countless sound bites of speculation accompanying this release. Will it out-Facebook Facebook? Are Circles the new circles? Will it support testimonials? Okay, I admit I made that last one up. On The Evolution Of WordsAs some of you will know, I enjoy learning about words and phrases. Etymology is far from an exact science, and that is what makes it utterly fascinating. Several commonly used words have surprising, often comical origins For example, did you know that the word “dude” has been in use since the 1870s, originally to describe a well-dressed city dweller? It was also used to refer to President Chester Arthur in a cartoon - “O Dude of all White House residents” it seems.On Turkish peopleTurkey is unique. I say this not because of the history, the straddling of continents, the East-meets-West cocktail of cultures or the dazzling array of foods and drinks available here. Yes, those are all perfectly valid reasons, but I’d be surprised if I wouldn’t find some or all of those elsewhere. After living here for 18 months, I can say this quite categorically - Turkey is unique because of its people.
On RaúlThe first football team I ever liked was Real Madrid. There is no logical basis, in case you’re wondering. But then again, how many sporting preferences are based on logic? Here's the absurd reasoning - they were the best team in FIFA 99, a video game I played practically everyday, from it’s release till 2003 (the subsequent versions just didn’t cut it). By extension, my first football idol was Raúl.
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