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Spotlight: Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey 
International Herald Tribune - Dec 29 6:48 AM
As debate swirls about admitting Turkey to the European Union, the prime minister is focusing on getting the economy ready for the big day, when, and if, it comes.US ambassador to undertake Turkey 2007 project Zaman Online - Dec 29 2:04 PM
The Turkish Industrialists and Businessmen Foundation and the Brookings Institute, one of America s foremost think tanks, has prepared a Turkey 2007 project.Major Developments In 2006 In Turkey TurkishPress.com - Dec 29 10:07 AM
-A bird flu epidemic broke out in Turkey, mostly affecting eastern regions. The epidemic killed four people, three of them from the same family while the Health Ministry said the number of confirmed human bird flu cases in Turkey stood at 20.Turkey Never Inteferes In Internal Affairs Of Third Countries, Gul TurkishPress.com - Dec 29 10:08 AM
ANKARA - "Turkey never interferes in internal affairs of third countries. However, it may use its international rights in case a country harbors terrorists and turns a blind eye to their activities against Turkey," Turkish FM & Deputy PM Abdullah Gul said on Friday.Turkey Pleased With UAE's Elected Council Members TurkishPress.com - Dec 29 10:12 AM
ANKARA - "Turkey is pleased with the elections held in United Arab Emirates(UAE) on December 16th-20th for the first time, to choose some of the Federal National Council (FNC) members", Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) stated.FAO helps Turkey battle FMD Meat News - Dec 29 6:49 AM
TURKEY/ITALY: The international agriculture body is committing resources and expertise to eradicate this devastating disease.Turkey less popular this year in Brazil Meat News - Dec 29 6:49 AM
BRAZIL: More and more Brazilians are reportedly choosing pumped up chester over turkey this holiday season. Many Brazilians are serving pumped up chester instead of turkey for the holidays this year, according to a Bloomberg News report.Bush turkey-chook has observers in flap AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 29 2:00 AM
Bird watchers are in a flap after the discovery of what appears to be a cross between a bush turkey and a chook in a Brisbane suburb.Outdoors: Turkey and dressing? None for me, thanks Naples Daily News - Dec 29 6:16 AM
As a kid in rural Tennessee, I loved the holiday season, as much for the food as the toys, trinkets and family communion. My grandmother s mashed potatoes, sliced turkey breast with giblet gravy, two scoops of dressing (stuffing to you yankees) and a few deviled eggs. It was the epitome of epicures, a lavish feast of mouth-watering treats.Move over, turkey; make room for Chester Miami Herald - Dec 29 12:25 AM
Lia Marcia Fragoso, 29, a maid who lives and works in Rio de Janeiro, isn't eating turkey over the holidays. Like many Brazilians, she opted for Chester instead. Finland to Open 'New Window' for Turkey's EU Bid Turks.US - Dec 29 6:14 AM
Countries supporting Turkey in the European Union (EU) and the EU Commission have started an initiative to 'immediately open' eight suspended chapters in Turkey's EU talks if one of the Turkish ports is opened to Greek Cyprus, the Greek Cypriot daily Phileleftheros reported on Monday.Watch the birdie and no, it is NOT a turkey North-West Evening Mail - Dec 29 5:53 AM
FOLK will have eaten plenty of turkey, sung a about a partridge in a pear tree but they probably missed the Dodo this Christmas. The extinct bird (played by Holly Smith) was one of the many characters starring in Shakespeare in Wonderland.Move over, turkey; make room for Chester Miami Herald - Dec 29 12:07 AM
Instead of turkey for the holidays, many Brazilians are opting for Chester, a pumped-up chicken that costs less than turkey and has more meat than a standard chicken.Turkey reiterates commitment to EU bid NDTV - Dec 28 9:52 PM
Turkey's civilian and military leaders reiterated their commitment on Thursday to Turkey's bid to join the European Union, but said the bloc should not impose additional conditions on Ankara.Turkey Hill donates $2,500 Pocono Record - Dec 28 10:12 PM
As a result of Pocono Record's Holiday Wish List, Turkey Hill Minit Markets recently donated $2,500 in gift cards to families staying at the Women's Resources of Monroe County domestic violence shelter.Alleged turkey killer expelled The Woonsocket Call - Dec 29 12:03 AM
BLACKSTONE -- A Blackstone-Millville Regional High School senior accused of deliberately killing a wild turkey on school grounds earlier this month has been expelled, officials say.More Lithuanians against euro than for, don't want Turkey in EU: poll Eu Business - Dec 29 2:40 AM
(VILNIUS ) - More Lithuanians are opposed to making the switch from the litas to the euro than in favour, and fewer than one in five people in the Baltic state want Turkey to join the EU, a poll showed Friday.Otto Energy Spuds Koyustu-1 Well in Turkey Rigzone - Dec 28 1:12 PM
Otto Energy and Incremental Petroleum report that the Koyustu-1 gas exploration has been spud. The well is located in the Edirne License in the Thrace Basin of Turkey.Turkey under Constant Scrutiny ERT.gr - Dec 28 9:58 AM
Turkey remains under constant scrutiny and the recent EU Summit did not praise its progress so far, underlined Greek Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis in his interview with German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine . Karamanlis once again noted that the EU should be straight and clear towards Turkey.Turkey targets 2007 foreign borrowing $5.5 bln Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 28 12:13 AM
ANKARA, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Turkey aims to borrow $5.5 billion in foreign markets in 2007, Economy Minister Ali Babacan said on Thursday as he outlined the country's borrowing programme for the year.Wild turkey and stuffing The Pilot-Independent - Dec 28 7:03 AM
It doesn't need to be Thanksgiving or Christmas to enjoy that gobbler you got in the spring. If you didn't fill your tag, a store-bought turkey will work here too.Georgia, Turkey to sign free trade agreement - Saakashvili Itar-Tass - Dec 28 2:00 AM
TBILISI, December 28 (Itar-Tass) - A free trade agreement between Georgia and Turkey will be signed in March, Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili said at a meeting with businessmen on Tuesday.Fish or fowl? Cod making a comeback over turkey as traditional Christmas fare The Telegram Online - Dec 29 6:12 PM
Newfoundland and Portugal have always had a lot in common, sharing similar lifestyles and customs revolving around the fishery. Annual traditions highlighting the ever popular codfish are alive and well, despite scarcer resources and higher prices for fresh cod during the winter months.A report from Turkey: A history lesson Kurdish Media - Dec 29 1:11 PM
I've just been to Istanbul with a delegation of young lawyers from the UK, meeting lawyers and activists who are opposing isolation regimes and other abuse in Turkish prisons. In particular, we'd been invited to go and meet a lawyer, Behic Asci, who is on hunger strike against prison isolation.Turkey's Babacan says 2007 inflation target of 4 pct still achievable The Forex Market - Dec 28 4:44 AM
ANKARA (AFX) - Turkey's 4.0 pct inflation target for 2007 remains within reach despite the government's failure to rein in price increases this year, Economy Minister Ali Babacan said.DEC seeking participants to take part in wild turkey survey Poughkeepsie Journal - Dec 28 12:03 AM
Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Denise Sheehan has announced the continuation of two wild turkey surveys started last winter.Turkey Trot a record-breaker Forres Gazette - Dec 28 3:11 AM
THIS year's Lossiemouth 10-Mile Turkey Trot was a record-breaker on all fronts, with two new course records set and a record 179 runners crossing the finish line.Terence Smith: Yuletide, Bowltide HuffingtonPost - Dec 29 12:10 PM
I don't know about you, but I love this time of the year: Christmas, New Year's, the turkey, the mistletoe, all the traditions that make it special. Like the Papajohn's.com Bowl. That holiday football classic pitted South Florida against East Carolina this year, just before Christmas. If you missed it, don't worry. This season, you can also watch the FedEx Orange Bowl, the Tostitos Fiesta ...Computer glitch affects ID cards at Air Force bases in England, Turkey Stars and Stripes - Dec 27 3:25 PM
A computer glitch is forcing Air Force bases in England and in Turkey to use temporary identification card paperwork and three-day passes for dependents and spouses until proper ID cards can be produced again.U.S. Young Turkey Meat Certified by State -- Dec 2006 Ag Report - Dec 29 5:51 AM
Subscribers get complete access to all articles on the AgReport website and a daily newsletter letting them know about all new stories and other additions to the website. Nearly 2,000 articles per month are added to website, covering all primary agricultural commodity markets.Strengthening ties between Iran-Turkey's political parties undelined Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 27 6:17 PM
Iran - Turkey - Political Parties Ways of strengthening ties among Iran and Turkey's political parties were discussed in a meeting between Iran's acting Ambassador to Ankara Gholam-Reza Baqeri Moqaddam and the leader of Turkish Right Path Party Muhammad Aghaz.AZERBAIJAN FUTSAL NATIONAL TEAM GAINS SECOND WIN OVER TURKEY AzerTag - Dec 27 11:52 PM
Azerbaijan futsal national team clashed with Turkey in a second friendly. Azerbaijan was stronger this time clinching 5:2 win over its rivals. Scorers are Siji, Vitali Borisov and Namig Mammadkarimov. Eser Erdagi and Erdal Yasin scored goals from the Turkish side.Newspictures - Top News, Sports, and Entertainment Photos UPI - 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
The Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas (0) fends off an attempted steal by the Orlando Magics' Hedo Turkoglu of Turkey (15) in the second half on December 29, 2006 at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. The Wizards defeated the Magic 112-111.Lockheed Martin Wins Contract To Update Turkey's F-16s The Aero-News Network - Dec 28 2:11 AM
Country Also Commits To 100 F-35s Fort Worth, TX-based defense contractor Lockheed Martin announced Wednesday it won a $635 million contract from the US government to upgrade Turkey's fleet of F-16 fighter jets.Turkey Never Thinks Of Intervening In Iraq's Domestic Affairs, Tan TurkishPress.com - Dec 27 2:08 PM
ANKARA - Turkey never thinks of intervening in Iraq`s domestic affairs, said Namik Tan, spokesman for the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). In his weekly press briefing today, Tan said, "but regional developments closely concern Turkey, and Turkey cannot remain a spectator."Turkey Feels Regret Over Efforts Of Armenian Lobbies To Exploit Political Developments, Tan TurkishPress.com - Dec 27 2:08 PM
ANKARA - "Turkey follows with regret the efforts of the Armenian lobbies (seeking to win votes) to exploit political developments in the United States," Turkish Foreign Affairs spokesman Namik Tan told a weekly news conference in Ankara on Wednesday.Turkey - Israel Military Dialogue Meetings TurkishPress.com - Dec 27 2:09 PM
JERUSALEM - Turkish Deputy Chief of General Staff Gen. Ergin Saygun and accompanying delegation comprising officials from General Staff Headquarters, National Defense Ministry and Defense Industry are continuing to hold meetings in Israel where they came for Turkey-Israel military dialogue meetings.Turkey looking to nuclear energy for electricity needs Zaman Online - Dec 27 2:08 PM
Turkey s available energy needs to grow by eight percent every year. Believing that Turkey s present energy-producing facilities will fall short, officials say capacity must be increased to cope with the problem.Verheugen: Negotiation Process Continues With Turkey TurkishPress.com - Dec 27 2:08 PM
HANBURG - Vice President of the European Commission Günter Verhuegen stated that the negotiation process with Turkey would continue during Germany`s term presidency of EU, starting as of January 1st.Rehn: A Train Crash In Turkey - E.U. Negotiations Has Been Avoided TurkishPress.com - Dec 27 2:07 PM
BRUSSELS - EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn stated that a possible train crash in Turkey-EU negotiations has been avoided. In an article published in Finnish daily Helsingin Sanomat, Rehn indicated that EU's door was open to southeastern European countries, including Turkey.Energy Ministers Of Turkey, Azerbaijan & Georgia To Meet TurkishPress.com - Dec 27 2:13 PM
ANKARA - Energy ministers of Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia will meet in Istanbul regarding sharing of natural gas which will be transferred through Shah Sea project, Turkish Energy & Natural Resources Minister Hilmi Guler told reporters on Tuesday.Concern Over Globalization In Netherlands Has Negative Impact On Turkey - E.U. Relations, Ildem TurkishPress.com - Dec 27 2:08 PM
AMSTERDAM - "Some concerns in the Netherlands over globalization fail to present positive conditions for Turkey-EU relations for near future," Tacan Ildem, Turkey`s Ambassador in The Hague, said on Wednesday.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Dec 29 2:04 PM
Turkey's National Security Council (MGK) convened on Thursday. On the last meeting of the year the council evaluated Turkey's EU bid, security in Iraq and counterterrorism.TAMER KORKMAZ Zaman Online - Dec 29 2:08 PM
There are only three days left before 2006 ends. It has been a terrific and special year for Turkey. This may not be obvious and appreciated right now, but certainly it will be later.California teen hurt in Callaway County wreck Jefferson City News Tribune - Dec 29 3:26 PM
A California teen was injured in a two-car accident at 6:28 p.m. Thursday on County Road 391, one mile north of Turkey Creek Road, in Callaway County.SELCUK GULTASLI Zaman Online - Dec 29 2:09 PM
While the European Union was making a decision to slow down accession talks with Turkey, the European Monitoring Center on Racism and Xenophobia (EUMC) was coincidentally publishing its report on Islamophobia.MUMTAZER TURKONE Zaman Online - Dec 29 2:11 PM
In Turkey, political higher-ups and bureaucratic elites generally live in separate worlds. Those who have top positions in the judiciary, armed forces, and higher education often become disappointed when they enter politics.Turkish public debt up 1.7 bln lira in September Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 29 7:49 AM
ANKARA, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Turkey's public net debt stock rose by 1.7 billion lira in September versus end-June to 267.4 billion lira, the Treasury said on Friday.Current Technology Reports Further Sales to Turkey [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Dec 29 5:00 AM
The following was issued today by Robert Kramer, Director, Current Technology Corporation :Turkish Nov trade deficit exceeds forecasts Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 29 6:55 AM
ISTANBUL, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Turkey's trade deficit grew 13.1 percent year-on-year to $4.219 billion in November, the Turkish Statistics Institute said on Friday, exceeding market expectations.Turkish Treasury to borrow 10.3 bln lira in Jan Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 29 7:32 AM
ISTANBUL, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Turkey's Treasury said on Friday it planned to borrow 10.3 billion lira ($7.3 billion) from the market in January against redemptions of 13.6 billion lira and announced four debt auctions.Northampton acquires conservation rights for part of Turkey Hill Road land The Daily Hampshire Gazette - Dec 27 12:36 PM
NORTHAMPTON - The city's quest to preserve 150 acres off Turkey Hill Road took a leap forward Tuesday when it acquired a public right-of-way and permanent conservation restriction on 30 acres of land over the Westhampton line.MGK Convenes In Ankara TurkishPress.com - Dec 29 10:12 AM
ANKARA - Turkey is committed to EU membership target and continues to exert efforts for this goal with determination, said a statement released after the National Security Council (MGK) meeting held in Turkish capital of Ankara.Markets (Dec 29) The Hindu - Dec 29 10:34 AM
FOREIGN RELATIONS EU is no Turkish delight The long delay in Turkey becoming part of the European Union is bureaucratic, rather than political or strategic. For its own good the EU must find a way out of this muddle as it has as much to gain as Turkey.Ely Senior Center News Ely Daily Times - Dec 29 3:19 PM
Christmas Week, Ely's seniors were treated to a delicious ham and turkey dinner with all the trimmings at the elegant Postal Palace by Bert Woywood. Bert has been very good to seniors for many years. Remember the luncheon once a month at the Hotel Nevada?Turkish Minister Announces 2007 Borrowing Program TurkishPress.com - Dec 29 10:14 AM
ANKARA - Turkish State Minister Ali Babacan announced Thursday that Turkey`s debt servicing in 2007 will be 166.5 billion YTL. (One dollar equals 1.43 YTL).Azerbaijani MFA: Turkey sent no note to Azerbaijan Baku Today - Dec 27 7:35 AM
Turkey sent no note to Azerbaijan concerning the nonadmission of the pianist Burak Bedikyan, Turkish citizen of Armenian origin , MFA information policy department Chief Tahir Tagizade told APA.Press Review TurkishPress.com - Dec 29 10:06 AM
The National Security Council (MGK) yesterday convened under the chairmanship of President Ahmet Necdet Sezer. The council discussed a number of issues, including Turkey s European Union membership bid and Cyprus.Today In Music The Pitch - Dec 29 11:46 AM
1. No White Meat Forget stuffed turkey Kansas City s annual Thanksgiving Breakfast Dance is more about Wild Turkey. 2. Red Line ChemistryConfessions of a deep-fried aficionado The News-Review - Dec 29 8:53 AM
I'm back to work after a Christmas vacation and still I have to defend fried turkey. But have you ever heard of fried pork roast? Nope, neither had I. Not until Jon Austria mentioned it, along with several other items from the meat department, that...Belarus Ambassador In Antalya TurkishPress.com - Dec 29 10:22 AM
ANTALYA - Belarussian Ambassador to Turkey Natalia Zhylevich met Kemal Ozgen, Chairman of Antalya Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ATSO), on Thursday. Ozgen told reporters that Turkey was the first country which recognized Belarus` independence in 1991."Turkish World Folklore Open Air Museum" To Be Opened TurkishPress.com - Dec 29 10:13 AM
IZMIR - Prof. Nesrin Kose, a lecturer of Ege University Literature Faculty, will establish "Turkish World Folklore Open Air Museum" for the first time in Turkey.Turkey hunter shot in head Daily and Sunday Jeffersonian - Dec 27 9:25 AM
A Port Washington man was treated at Southeastern Med in Cambridge and released Tuesday evening after he was reportedly shot by his brother while both were turkey hunting.Zinho and Seedorf star in all-star game Fox Sports - Dec 28 11:53 PM
Five-time Brazilian champion Flamengo showed it hasn't lost its old flair. Former star Zico, now coach of Turkey's Fenerbahce, assembled a group of veterans that defeated a collection of present all stars 8-5 Thursday night. Dubbed the Red Stars, Zico's team included Flamengo veterans Adilio, Leonardo, Junior, Bebeto, Junior Baiano and Zinho, all of whom were on Brazil's most popular club when it ...A feast in store The Age - Dec 29 5:33 AM
You may have had your fill of turkey and pudding but you can never have too many books.Contract awarded for Turkey F-16 upgrades Middle East Times - Dec 28 10:57 AM
FORT WORTH, TX, USA -- Advanced technology company Lockheed Martin has won a contract to continue upgrading the Turkish air force's F-16 fighters.A few clouds over sunshine properties Financial Times - Dec 29 5:13 AM
Colin and Mary Beeton have expanded their property acquisitions from the UK to Portugal and Turkey and would now like to ensure they can create an adequate retirement income.Yapi Kredi Bankasi Gets 700 Million Usd Syndicated Loan TurkishPress.com - Dec 29 10:06 AM
ISTANBUL - Yapi Kredi Bankasi of Turkey successfully finished a 2-year syndicated loan of 700 million USD at Libor + 0.625 percent from the international markets under Club Deal, according to a statement from Yapi Kredi Bankasi on Thursday.GARY BOGUE: Rooftop turkey trot arouses cat's curiosity Contra Costa Times - Dec 27 3:04 AM
A turkey never voted for an early Christmas. Dear Gary: I was awakened last Friday morning by my cat Larry running around the house and hearing loud noises coming from my roof.TURKEY AND AZERBAIJAN TO SIGN SHAH DENIZ GAS PRODUCTION SHARING AGREEMENT AzerTag - Dec 27 7:36 AM
'Azerigas' of Azerbaijan and 'Botash' of Turkey are scheduled to sign Shah Deniz gas production sharing agreement (PSA), in Istanbul, next week, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of Turkey Hilmi Guler told journalists.Gyms, nutrition stores capitalize on our New Year's resolutions Sun-Sentinel - Dec 29 12:25 AM
After gorging on turkey and gravy, chocolates and sugar cookies come the consequences: extra pounds. Many overeat during the holidays, then feel guilty and vow to lose weight. Turkey and Baku "Squabbled" over an Armenian PanARMENIAN.Net - Dec 27 5:32 AM
"Azerbaijan finds it hard to ensure security of an Armenian-born musician," the Azerbaijani Embassy in Turkey said.Thoughts already turning to Chrismas leftovers The Robesonian - Dec 29 7:53 AM
While some folks may be dreaming of a white Christmas, I'm dreaming of Christmas leftovers. Nothing beats turkey and ham sandwiches (separate, never mixed) on plain white bread slathered with mayo.Turducken: A three-meat wonder The Robesonian - Dec 29 7:52 AM
LUMBERTON - Mike DeCinti carries a pocket-full of one-liners, jokes and anecdotes. His latest teaser asks: What do you get when you cross a turkey with duck and a chicken?U.S. and Iraq Dispute Role of Iranians but Free Them New York Times - 2 hours, 3 minutes ago
Under heavy American pressure, Iraq ordered two Iranians to leave the country, ending a bitter, nine-day political standoff.Harut Sassounian: Ahmet Ertegun Knew What Was Good For Turkey: Genocide Recognition HuffingtonPost - Dec 27 8:08 PM
Ahmet Ertegun, the Founder and CEO of Atlantic Records passed away on Dec. 14, 2006 at the age of 83. He was the most famous Turkish American. His death was announced in newspapers and TV networks throughout the world. He was the son of Mehmet Ertegun, the former Turkish Ambassador to the United States who had played a key role in pressuring the State Department in the 1930's to prevent MGM from ...Turkey pledges to stick with pro-EU reforms Euro Observer - Dec 27 12:32 AM
27.12.2006 - 09:20 CET | By Lucia Kubosova Turkey has announced it will stick to a pro-active EU strategy despite the bloc's move to partially freeze Ankara's membership talks over the Cyprus dispute, suggesting it would introduce reforms even in areas under the chapters to be temporarily shelved by the EU.London-Centric: Sean's Things for 2007 Free Gig Drowned In Sound - Dec 29 7:32 AM
Bored already, of your parents asking you if you want another turkey sandwich? Skint yet fancy some booze and new music? Sick of big red "SALE" signs?Turkey will borrow $5.5 bln in bonds in 2007 Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 28 3:55 AM
ANKARA, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Turkish government plans to borrow $5.5 billion from international financial markets in 2007 versus this year's $5.9 billion, Economy Minister Ali Babacan said on Thursday.Time to think crocus for CNIB Hamilton Mountain News - Dec 29 9:44 AM
Eastmount Park Elementary School students and staff (280 of them) enjoyed their 2nd Annual Christmas Turkey Lunch on Dec. 21, and supported The Salvation Army with the extra food. Special thanks to our School Council Chair Beth Pace, parent cooks and volunteers.ASK THE CPA: Holiday turkey is tax free Macon Telegraph - Dec 27 12:08 AM
QUESTION: I gave each of my employees a turkey for the holidays. Do I have to include the cost on their W-2s since I considered this a gift?Alaska tries again to sell ex-governor's jet Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 29 6:26 PM
After a disappointing round of online bidding, the state of Alaska will try again to sell the personal jet that helped ground former Gov. Frank Murkowski's long political career.Nittany Lions on safari York Daily Record - Dec 29 3:20 AM
Penn State players relaxed after practice Thursday at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Fla. Dec 29, 2006 TAMPA, Fla. - Star receiver Derrick Williams walked away from the concession stand with a roasted turkey leg in one hand and a giant pickle in the other.Domestic news The West Australian - Dec 29 2:10 AM
Bird watchers are in a flap after the discovery of what appears to be a cross between a bush turkey and a chook.No sparks, again, at controversial opera AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 29 3:57 PM
The second re-staging of a Mozart opera dropped due to security fears over a scene with the severed head of the Prophet Muhammad took place Friday without disruption in a Berlin theater with several hundred empty seats.Lockheed Martin gets $635M contract to upgrade Turkey's F-16s KTRE-TV East Texas - Dec 26 10:22 PM
FORT WORTH, Texas Lockheed Martin says today it's won a 635 (m) million dollar contract to upgrade Turkey's fleet of F-16 fighter jets.ECOreporter.de - das Portal für nachhaltige Kapitalanlage ECOreporter.de - Dec 29 4:43 AM
Green Energy Resources proclaimed 2006 a "very successful year." Green Energy Resources negotiated woodchip contracts totaling in excess of $35 million. Shipments are to begin in 2007 and include a $25 million contract to Turkey, and a $16 million contract to the Netherlands to name a few.Sandy Creek turkeys have nothing to fear this holiday The Natchez Democrat - Dec 28 10:33 PM
NATCHEZ A different kind of turkey story is playing out at the Sandy Creek Wildlife Management Area near Natchez this week. The Thanksgiving birds there run no risk of finding themselves on a holiday dinner table.Surviving the holiday Parties The Nassau Guardian - Dec 29 6:58 AM
It's a couple of days after Christmas but the parties are still going on. By now, you're probably feeling a little hung over or stuffed like the turkey you had for Christmas dinner.Funny holiday letters: Take 4 Quad-City Times - Dec 28 11:38 PM
Wet cat My best holiday memory is one that barely had anything to do with a holiday. It happened while at Christmas dinner. We had sat down to eat about an hour before and my mother had laid out everything, the turkey, the sides and the nicest tablecloth we owned. We were sitting, eating our meal when suddenly the cat appeared on the table eating the turkey. My father immediately shoved the cat ...Balkan Briefs Kathimerini - Dec 29 12:58 AM
ANKARA, (AP) Turkey s civilian and military leaders reiterated their commitment yesterday to their country s bid to join the European Union, but said the bloc should not impose additional conditions on Ankara.Local stores ready for shoppers The Natchez Democrat - Dec 28 10:32 PM
NATCHEZ After a good turkey stuffing on Thanksgiving, many people hunger after the sales the next day, making Friday one of the biggest shopping days of the year.November designated for tornado awareness month The Natchez Democrat - Dec 28 10:41 PM
NATCHEZ November brings cooler weather, falling leaves and turkey dinners. It also brings tornadoes. November is the second most active month for tornadoes, and is also tornado awareness month.AZERBAIJAN FUTSAL TEAM DOWNS TURKEY 4-2 AzerTag - Dec 27 1:36 AM
Azerbaijan national futsal team posted a 4-2 win over Turkey in a friendly match in Baku yesterday. The first half began with a welcome flurry of attacks as both sides tried to force the advantage, but it was Turkey, which celebrated the first goal.This Weather's The Post-Standard - Dec 28 9:14 PM
Wild turkeys prefer mild winters, the milder the better, in fact; but turkey researchers are hoping for cold temperatures and an ample snowfall during the next two or three months in New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.Lockheed Martin Gets $635M Contract To Upgrade Turkey's F-16s NBC 5 Dallas Fort Worth - Dec 26 7:42 PM
Lockheed Martin Corp., the nation's largest military contractor, said Tuesday it won a $635 million contract to upgrade Turkey's fleet of F-16 fighter jets.Exercising their options Jacksonville Daily News - Dec 28 10:08 PM
daily news staffAfter all that extra Christmas ham, turkey and pie, many people are noticing there s a little more of themselves these days than they care to mention.Science Puts a Lot in Your Holiday [Press Release] Agricultural Research Magazine - Dec 29 5:22 AM
The holiday turkey that graces millions of tables between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day owes its lineage to BARC poultry scientists.Talking turkey Los Angeles Daily News - Dec 28 7:59 AM
Thanksgiving Day, just around the corner on Nov. 23, can be celebrated by the family as a hotel brunch, a sit-down restaurant dinner or a hotel buffet dinner.How do you ring in the year? The Morning Call - Dec 29 12:07 AM
Rituals go beyond champagne. Think molten lead, black-eyed peas and new underwear | Moments before the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, Lara Turgay and her sister will run to the bathroom with new red underwear in hand, just as they've done most years since they were teenagers in Turkey.