{:en} We start the week with a Mercury-Jupiter triangle angle. Both planets are in Retro position and there will be a period in which we will not be able to fully feel the positive impact expected from them. During this time, it would be best to complete the unfinished work that we want to grow and develop. . Unfinished education, unfinished projects, unfinished agreements, unfinished book writing work, unfinished cases... Venus-Uranus opposition will take place on December 21st. This angle will negatively affect our private lives. There may be sudden fights over trivial issues, the end of worn-out relationships, sudden separations and divorces may come to the...

{:en}After completing high school education at Lycée Saint-Benoit, I went to France to study Cookery and Restaurant Management at Institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon, and Hotel Management and Restaurant Management at L’Ecole Hoteliere d'Avignon in Avignon. I started my career at Le Sud (Paul Bocuse) in Lyon and continued at the two Michelin starred Le Pavillon de la Rotonde in Lyon. In 2009, after working at Alain Ducasse's restaurant Le “58” Tour Eiffel in Paris, I moved to Chateau de Bagnols with a Michelin star. In 2012, I moved to Taiwan and worked as "Chef de Cuisine" at Longtable in Taipei. Then I worked at Restaurant...

{:en} My dreams stayed small,  Though I dreamed them large.  Looking back now,  They’re the dreams I can’t find anymore. My dreams stayed in the clouds, The day I let them slip  While watching through the airplane window, I never found my way back. My dreams rested on a butterfly’s wing,  Once deceived by its bright colors.  I burned in love’s flame and crumbled to ash,  Both gone by the light of day. My dreams stayed in my father’s arms,  Longing for the scent of him.  All that’s left is his cap,  The one he wore with such love. My dreams stayed on my daughter’s cheek.  She grew up and went away.  How could I blame her?  She was only listening to me. My dreams searched for...

{:en} July 6 – July 13, 2026 ✨ This Week’s Cosmic Outlook This week, the universe delivers an important message: Those who can balance courage with patience will come out ahead. On July 6, the challenging square between the Sun and Saturn reminds us of our responsibilities and the importance of discipline. Beginning on July 7, Neptune turns retrograde, encouraging us to reassess our dreams, intuition, and the line between illusion and reality. Then, on July 9, Venus enters Virgo, shifting the focus in relationships from appearances to sincerity, trust, dedication, and meaningful connections. Weekly Horoscope July 6 – July 13, 2026 ♈ Aries Your confidence is high this week, but be mindful of making...

{:en} Hello everyone, I'm Melda Sherman, welcome to the 5th edition of our “People of Another World” article series. I am writing from Boston. In this article, I will take you to the bottom of the world. Don't be surprised! I'm talking about the Southern Hemisphere. My interview guest living in Sydney, Australia is of particular importance to me because she is also a reader of my book Migratory Birds, and I thank her for this interview. In the interview, I asked her everything I wanted to ask her. Let's go to Sydney. Melda Sherman: Hello Mrs Buket Balaban, can you tell us a little about yourself? Buket Behçet Balaban: Hello,...

{:en} Hello everyone, We are wrapping up May, so what does this week have in store for your sign? First, let us look at the key influences in the sky, and then we will explore how they affect each zodiac sign: May 26th –31st, 2025 — Weekly Sky Transits and Effects by Rising Sign: General Themes: This week’s planetary energies focus heavily on communication, mental activity, and social dynamics. The Sun continues its journey through Gemini, energizing curiosity, learning, and conversations. Mercury is forming harmonious aspects, supporting clear thinking, contracts, and mental agility. Meanwhile, Venus and Mars are also in favorable positions, promoting harmony and flow in relationships. However, be mindful of...

{:en} A silent issue from a dietitian’s perspective In everyday life, common complaints such as digestive problems, skin redness and itching, postnasal drip, nasal congestion, or recurrent headaches may sometimes remain unexplained despite blood tests and other medical evaluations. In such cases, one frequently overlooked cause may be histamine intolerance, which occurs when the body is unable to adequately break down histamine. Excess histamine can affect multiple organs and systems, leading to a wide range of symptoms. What Is Histamine? Histamine is a naturally occurring biochemical messenger in the human body and plays a vital role in many physiological processes. It is involved primarily in the immune system, nervous system, and...

{:en} It was the 2001 new year I flew back from Canada to Turkey for Christmas break and we as a tradition of my family, we decided to celebrate the New Year in London. You see we are a very secular family therefore we didn’t celebrate any of the holidays most families did around us. Most of them were like obligations of fake family dinners where everybody smiled at each other’s faces but talked behind their back. I did have a very fake family; I think that is another story for another day. Today it is all about how I ended up in London and what is next. Some...