ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish court on Monday released pop star Gulsen from jail but placed her on house arrest as she awaits trial on charges of “inciting hatred and enmity” for a joke she made about Turkey’s religious schools. Last week, the 46-year-old singer and songwriter, whose full name is Gulsen Colakoglu, was taken away from her home in Istanbul for questioning, and ordered arrested and jailed pending a trial.
1½ cups cherry or grape tomatoes, roughly chopped 5 tablespoons lime juice, divided, plus lime wedges, to serve Kosher salt 2 scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths 1 Anaheim chili, stemmed, seeded, cut into rough 1-inch pieces 1 habanero chili, stemmed and seeded 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1½ cups lightly packed fresh cilantro, divided 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and chopped Four 6-ounce center-cut salmon fillets (each 1 to 1¼ inches thick), patted dry 1 tablespoon grapeseed or other neutral oil 2 tablespoons salted butter In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the lime juice and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 4 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced OR ½ red onion, thinly sliced 1/3 cup red pepper jelly 2 tablespoons white vinegar OR hot sauce 2 tablespoons neutral oil Kosher salt and ground black pepper 15½-ounce can black-eyed peas OR kidney beans OR black beans, rinsed and drained 3 cups shredded cooked chicken Stir together the scallions, jelly, vinegar, oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the beans, stir and let stand for about 10 minutes.
DEAR ABBY: I recently met the love of my life, and I’m planning to leave my life and family in Arkansas and move CH year marriage. My problem is that his ex wanted the divorce, but now she wants him back.
Today is the 243rd day of 2022 and the 72nd day of summer. TODAY’S HISTORY: IA - was found.
OKLAHOMA CITY – I am sure we all agree the break in political commercials for a few weeks before the November General Election is a welcome reprieve from the unrelenting negativity. The persistent negative ads by candidates and special interests on their behalf seemed to reach new heights… or lows, depending on your perspective.
DEAR ABBY: Fifteen years ago, my husband’s sister told him their brother “Brad” had molested her when she was young. She had repressed it until revealing it to a therapist. Brad admitted doing it, but said it was because a parish priest showed him pornography. Brad gave her money to pay for her therapy.
Some new words are unforgettable, needing little or no explanation. They intuitively and metaphorically illuminate the previously undefined. (Who heard of “crowdfunding” and “selfies” 10 years ago?) As we enter a new political season, however, we keep using the same stale, old terms to describe our hyper-partisan, social media political reality, and it’s boooring. Time to freshen things up.
Can saving a life be as easy as making a phone call? The new 988 Mental Health Lifeline is doing exactly that; saving lives one call (or text) at a time! When you struggle with depression, anxiety or having suicidal thoughts, it can be hard to talk about your thoughts or feelings in times of crisis. There are fears around being misunderstood, difficulties expressing what you’re feelin, or maybe you just don’t want to feel judged.
There is an endless philosophical debate between those who believe our fate is predetermined and those who believe our destiny is determined by our choices. Life lands us in the middle, as some forces are beyond our control, but our decisions always have consequences.