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It is Ramadan time! Ramadan last a month with a 3-day festival following it. Every year many traditional entertainment activities take place in Istanbul with participation of thousands of people. Here are some facts and tips ... read more
People journey from distant lands to stand in awe of Hagia Sofia, feel spiritual in the Blue Mosque and drift down the Bosphorus at sunset. And yet, despite these man made and natural wonders waiting them ... read more
Updated in June 2015.. 1. Minimüzikhol Minimüzikhol is a very famous club, located at the heart of Cihangir and notorious with its late hours. The venue attracts the most hipster crowd of Istanbul that all seems to know each ... read more
Neolokal is the fourth venture on Maksut Aşkar's journey. Together with his curious team, Chef Maksut brings traditional Anatolian food with a modern twist to our plates. By bringing traditional food into the limelight Maksut aims to remind ... read more
Would not eating an ice-cream in hot summer days be the best meal? June is here, and the weather is getting warmer every passing day. The ice-cream season has already come! Luckily, you do not have ... read more
For the most part, the Bosphorus is usually one of the first things that comes to mind if you're talking about Istanbul. Once the topic switches to the cuisine a typical foreigner might think of kebabs ... read more
If you are looking for a completely authentic Turkish experience one needs to look no farther than the neighborhood 'meyhane'. A meyhane is where Turks go to drink, typically raki, eat small plates of food called ... read more
I regret not being born in the 50's/60's era and having danced to Anatolian Rock and Turkish Psychedelic Rock in the 70's as a teenager. Going out to shows and concerts must have been such a priceless ... read more
There are a lot of museums in Istanbul that I as a local even can hardly count. Many of them exhibit the historic objects showing the ancestors' value that lived on this land. However in the ... read more
Istrapped had been on my to-do list since it opened last year and I was thrilled when I found three adventurous friends who jumped at the idea of being locked in a room with me for ... read more
Recently, I was given an opportunity through the wonderful little Anatolian art and handcrafts shop Ark of Crafts, to attend an ebru workshop with artist Nesime Kantar in her Galata neighborhood studio. Nesime and her partner ... read more
Döner or döner kebab, similar to gyro and shawarma, is serious business for Turkish people, dating back to 18th century in the Ottoman Empire. It is one of the local dishes that we feel so proud of, ... read more
Cihangir's changing so rapidly it's hard to suggest a particular shop or restaurant that will still be there a few weeks from now. A few that have (so far) stood the test of time: White Mill ... read more
Real estate located on the Bosphorus, dubbed 'the necklace of Istanbul', has traditionally been sought after and remains as one of the most expensive real estates in the world today. Not surprisingly, these Bosphorus-front properties that ... read more
After one of my Turkish students explained to me that she had spent the weekend "Saturdaying", I thought I'd join the world of the 20-somethings by coining a word myself: Lotusing. Definition of Lotusing: Spending a ... read more
With the 4th Annual Istanbul Horse Show just around the corner (May 15-17th), you may be itching to learn or practice your own horseback riding skills. Luckily there are several options, take your pick! For those ... read more
The lung of Istanbul is the Bosporus and one keenly feels the essence of it in Arnavutköy, a neighbourhood famous for its small unassuming fish restaurants, yachts and sailing ships, and the whiff of the sea ... read more
My history with yoga dates back to 2001. I was a college student in Washington DC, and had decided to take yoga as an elective class. At the time, little did I know that it would ... read more
Long time Istanbul resident, Monica Fritz, has carved a niche for herself by thinking outside of the tourism box. While most groups race through Sultanahmet chasing their guide's umbrella, Monica's walks flow with the natural pace ... read more
Some general pointers: - Cash is king! Try to carry cash on you as much as possible. Not only do most establishments (even larger ones), charge a fee of 5-15% of your purchase for paying ... read more
Nişantaşı, the posh district located on the European side, seems to be in the middle of a re-birth. New hip restaurants and coffee shops are now popping up at an increasingly rapid rate. A younger group ... read more
Living in L.A., I understand sprawl, but Istanbul is in a league of its own. The city is huge - 15 million people spread across two continents - and it's been drawing them since at least ... read more
It would be fair to say that kebabs are Turkey's national dish. With over 40 different types of kebabs to choose from hailing from every region in Turkey, it can be confusing to know which restaurant ... read more
If there are must-do things for cities, visiting a hamam would rank in the top three for Istanbul. In old Turkish movies, a hamam is often represented as the ideal spot for mothers check out potential ... read more
Despite the diversity of things to do in Istanbul, it's easy to feel like weekend social activities are rinse-repeat. At times I have felt the tediousness of the regularity of routine. Going to the same familiar ... read more
Even for an expat, a day spent walking along the historical peninsula of Hagia Sophia and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque makes the rich history of Istanbul come to life. Caroline and I decided to catch up after a ... read more
Istanbul is a city that satisfies all five senses; there is an impressive array of historical architecture to see, sounds of seagulls flocking in air mixed with ferry horns to hear, roasted chestnuts in winter and ... read more
Located just off Taksim Square and the bustling, crowded Istiklal street one can experience the Cihangir neighborhood, where a much more easy going way of life is being practiced. With its hilly tight streets and its ... read more
No visit to Istanbul would be complete without hearing some live Turkish music. The best location for live music in Istanbul is unquestionably the Taksim area, but more specifically Istiklal Street. This long pedestrian boulevard starts ... read more
The subject of luggage tags came up on one of my adventures with some travel mates and I was amazed at how such a mundane topic could generate so much discussion. We were all using different ... read more
While northern locales are rainy, wet and cold, the south of Turkey is still more or less sunny, warm and dry. Most climbers in these cold countries turn to snow sports during the winter season, but ... read more
Retro posters of Istanbul are not something that you come across in everyday life. It is even more special when you learn that 13 of them are made by Emrah Yucel as a part of Los Angeles based ... read more
Without a doubt most visitors to our fine city will allocate a day to spend in Fatih. The "old city" as it is known, home to The Blue Mosque and The Grand Bazaar, The Cistern and ... read more
There are seven of us in Saliha Yavuz's group for the week – nearing the maximum number of participants for Artwalk Istanbul's 'Studiowalk', an exclusive tour routed through artists' studios within the city. Today, there are ... read more
There are plenty of Turkish foods that have gone global, everyone is familiar with the shish kebab, and the doner and of course baklava, but there are some food traditions that may be a bit surprising ... read more
Impossible at this age Ça veut dire que tu es nul au foot!Small blond boy in Messi's jersey,flawless French on the Marmara shore.Not at all like my year in Aixwhen I came back and clammed up."A ... read more
The art form of Oriental Dance in Turkey, or as it is locally known as 'Oryantal Dans', is what most refer to as Belly Dancing. This seductive and captivating expression has variations throughout the Middle East, ... read more
I've spent countless nights bar hopping and dancing with my best friend in the gay scene in Istanbul, and I think we can provide an honest review of the places to check out in this fabulous ... read more
The holiday season is upon us, and I was recently asked what the Thanksgiving experience is like for American expats in Turkey. I grew up in the midwest and we celebrated Thanksgiving very traditionally. We all ... read more
Today I would like to share a Turkish dessert recipe with you. The ingredients might sound not like a typical dessert, but the taste is good and unique, you should definitely try it! There are many ... read more
I've seen all kinds of animals in cities all over the U.S. In Washington, DC or New York, rats the size of your hand run across the sidewalk causing you to involuntarily jump and scream, while ... read more
Getting involved in the community you live in is a great way to learn about a new culture and share your support for the civil society. With about 83,000 associations and 4,500 foundations in Turkey it ... read more
Recently, renowned local glass artist Ayşen Savcı made an article contribution to Atdda about the history of artistic glass making and how it connects with Mezopotemia Istanbul. After this contribution was published I had the pleasure of meeting ... read more
There are many magical things about Istanbul and I was hooked before the end of my first week here. But that isn't to say that things have been perfect: I learnt, very early on, the ways ... read more
Barely two weeks at home after visiting this great city, I long again to the chaos of the busy intersections, the smell of smoldering döner, the sound of honking taxis and even the müezzin from the ... read more
Istanbul has been called the city that never sleeps, and I think that makes Istiklal Caddesi (Independence Avenue) the street that never does. At night, a different type of crowd flocks to this part of town. ... read more
GO TO: Nopa Restaurant & Grill in Nişantaşı TRY: The Bourbon Whisky Sour MEET: Kevin James Patnode Jr. About Nopa I was drawn to Nopa—a gem amongst Istanbul's countless restaurants and bars—after hearing about Kevin, ... read more
I still love running, and try my best to go out for running in different places with various groups. My favorite tracks are.. Belgrad Forest Neset Suyu Ayvand Forest Kurucesme-Bebek Coast Caddebostan-Kartal Coastline Hidiv Kasr-ı ... read more
Glass as it is used today is an entirely man-made material. The only naturally occurring forms of glass, created by natural or geological processes, are those which are formed as a result of a high temperature ... read more
Stay in Istanbul for some time, mix with Turks, and one of them will very likely offer you a drink of boza. In fact the beverage is found throughout in the Balkan countries and Central Asia, ... read more
ArtInternational 26-28 September 2014, Istanbul Haliç Congress Center, Sütlüce Mah. Karaağaç Cad. Beyoğlu, İstanbul "Among all the other contemporary art destinations, Istanbul is so different. I began feeling it when I get off from the airport ... read more
"Istanbul, a universal beauty where poet and archaeologist, diplomat and merchant, princess and sailor, northerner and westerner screams with same admiration. The whole world thinks that this city is the most beautiful place on earth." Edmondo ... read more
A trip to Istanbul would not be complete without a drink at a rooftop bar. The silhouette of Istanbul covers everything from high rises to historical mosques, bridges and seagulls flocking in the sky. Watching the ... read more
If the raucous Taksim Square is Dr. Jekyll, then Cihangir, tucked away from bustle, is its Mr. Hyde. But loving one doesn't mean you'd hate the other. Cihangir, little-known to tourists but big with locals looking ... read more
"One day baby, we'll be old. Oh baby, we'll be old. And think of all the stories that we could have told" - these lyrics of the song "One day" always come into my mind when ... read more
Kaan L. Çağlar, CEO of Atdaa, recently met with Leyla Alaton, one of the most powerful business women in Turkey. This is the first piece on the series "My City, My Istanbul" where we listen to ... read more
istanbulite, a boutique travel agency, has curated a perfect 3-day itinerary for Atdaa. Follow their footsteps and experience the many exciting faces of Istanbul. With their expertise and in-depth knowledge of the city, you are guaranteed to ... read more
Turkish alphabet is a very young one. Introduced in 1928, it's not even 100 years old yet. It is derived from Latin alphabet and has the additional letters Ç, Ğ, I, İ, Ö, Ş, and Ü ... read more
Drinking Turkish coffee is the oldest and most honored tradition in the country. It is a great excuse to socialize with friends and/or perk yourself up in the afternoon. But it is vastly different from the ... read more
Last month I visited Büyükada, the largest island of the Princes' Islands, an archipelago off the coast of Istanbul. The first thing I noticed when leaving the ferry (possibly due to being British), was a long, ... read more
Turkish breakfast is both a meal and an event. In any case, it's an unmissable experience on any trip to Istanbul. City denizens often prefer their brunch on the water – or at least with a ... read more
It's almost 3 months since the first day I arrived in Istanbul, and I have to say I have done injustice to this special city of so many sights and sounds. Whenever I have a long ... read more
Istanbul is a diverse mix of eastern-European and the Middle East. It was recently named the number one city to travel to for 2014 by TripAdvisor. It really has everything – history, architecture, religion, friendly locals. ... read more
For my first post with Atdaa I'm happy to introduce you to a fascinating denizen of Istanbul: meet Nick Merdenyan. Nick combines the ancient art of calligraphy with techniques and materials he has developed himself. The ... read more
As history tells us, the Ottomans lived gloriously. And they ate gloriously. The Ottoman kitchen was truly a secret treasure, full of recipes the chefs experimented with and cooked up for 600 years. The chefs were ... read more
Travel is a huge passion of ours. We are constantly searching for the best deals and new destinations. One day, Lora got a "newsflash" email from Travelzoo that advertised a round trip ticket from NYC to ... read more
I had a great interview with the owner of Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamam in Istanbul. I asked Mr. İren about the history of Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamam, Turkish bathing, and his motivations for doing such business. Here ... read more
One particular sport has been getting some perhaps not so surprising attention these days in San Francisco. That sport is Turkish Oil Wrestling. And that attention is coming from the guys of San Francisco's gay scene. ... read more
How is Teaching in Istanbul? Brace yourself! Gird thy loins! Teaching and living in Istanbul is not for the faint-hearted. Snowy winters, crowded commutes and teaching schedules that oscillate from a gruelling treadmill of classes to ... read more
Üsküdar is said to have 180 mosques. I haven't counted, but I well remember the first night I spent – or at least the first day I awoke in that blessed quarter of Istanbul. It was ... read more
On the skirt of one of Istanbul's seven hills, crowned by an Ottoman imperial mosque lies the striking world heritage site of Süleymaniye. Most visitors are drawn to this quarter of the historic peninsula to view ... read more
I couldn't stop myself from sharing breathtaking photos of my favourite place in Istanbul. Enjoy! Unlike some people think that Sophia is a name, Hagia Sophia means "Holy Wisdom". "Hurry mum, there is a lot to ... read more
This is Monocle's Guide to Istanbul, which is a printed one-pager I found at their shop-in-shop corner at Beymen Store in Zorlu Center. Monocle is a London-based magazine that covers international affairs, trends, business, culture, and design. ... read more
Probably first thing you do when you arrive to Istanbul will be rushing into museums. We all know that it is highly difficult to arrange your schedule for all the museums in Istanbul considering the limited ... read more
Taking a tour of the Bosphorus is a must-do activity in Istanbul. I took a public tour with Şehir Hatları about halfway through my time in Istanbul, loved it, and thought I knew the Bosphorus, until ... read more
In Venezuela (and perhaps in other Spanish speaking countries, although if living with a Spanish person for my year abroad has taught me anything, it is that Venezuelan and Spanish from Spain are two very different ... read more
From Şehir Hatları (Public Ferry offered by the municipality) to luxury yachts, there are many options one can enhance their Istanbul experience on the cool waters of the Bosphorus. It is one of the must-do activities in ... read more
Istanbul is a huge city. Visitors from abroad tend to concentrate on the Sultanahmet (Blue Mosque) area of the old city, and the shopping/entertainment neighbourhood of Taksim/Beyoğlu. The modern expansion of the city began in the ... read more
What's an Australian mum doing by herself in a city like Istanbul? Well.. a few things! It was an International psychology conference that drew me half way around the world to this amazing city... but importantly ... read more
A lot of the things regarding my trip to Istanbul were really axed in luck. Bad luck for my visa, bad luck with the timing, bad luck with the nightmarish airline and airport experience to get ... read more
Last night I ate on the roof of our hotel, the old Ottoman house. The roof had the best view of the Blue Mosque in all of Istanbul. Unfortunately these pictures obscure just how close we are to ... read more
I don't spend a lot of time in Starbucks. It's not that I have any major philosophical objection to them. Their website tells me it is their "mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit," and I applaud that. It also ... read more
1. A Breath of Fresh Bosphorus Air First thing that amazes you in Istanbul will be the Bosphorus – for sure. Beautiful palaces, mansions, towers and mosques lining the coast, two bridges that shine in every ... read more
When one says Scandinavia, usually three things come to people's mind: Vikings, metal music and the word "cold". Moreover, if we think all the Scandinavian people as the heavy metal band Lordi, which was the winner ... read more
When it comes to entertainment, Yasemin Yalçın delivers. In spades. Fans, it seems, are abundant; the crowd that flows into the BKM is a well clad, excitable one – it has prepped itself for a good show. ... read more
It started with a contribution to singer Suzan Kardeş's album, "Makyaj Odası Şarkıları" (Make-Up Room Songs). From then on there was no turning back for actress Yasemin Yalçın, a veteran in her own right in Turkish ... read more
I came to realize that I needed a new place to hang out in Istanbul. Two weeks ago, I discovered the newest spot in Cihangir: Geyik Coffee Roastery & Cocktail Bar. At Geyik (means "deer" in ... read more
Food history is a fairly new topic in the field of history and examines not only what people actually ate in the past but also the culture and traditions that surrounded food. While tourists frequent Istanbul ... read more
Burgazada is my favorite getaway in Istanbul due to the fact that it is not a preferred location by most locals nor the tourists. Travelers and locals tend to choose going to the largest island, Büyükada, for ... read more
'How much more interesting is this place than Dubai?' The words were spoken by a tourist holding the door for his wife and teen-aged daughter as they boarded a taxi near the waterfront at Eminönü. Dilek and ... read more
When you arrive in Istanbul you will most likely want to visit the Old City to see the Topkapı Palace, Ayasofya, and Blue Mosque. Don't be intimidated by the throngs of travelers and tour guides attempting ... read more
In 20 km southeast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara, four islands out of nine are waiting to be explored. These islands, namely Büyükada, Burgazada, Heybeliada and Kınalıada, offer you an one-day escape from the ... read more
I arrived in Istanbul on the night train from a cold and gray Bulgaria one winter month, three years ago. Not to be misunderstood, Bulgaria is a beautiful country. However in the dead of winter it ... read more
Businesses sometimes advertise legacy. In the United States, a sign might read, "Betty's Diner: Since 1967," or, "Johnson's Auto Repair: Serving You Since 1974." Istanbul's Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı also advertises its legacy. Mounted on the stone ... read more
YOL 'THE WAY' (1982) Written and directed by the controversial Turkish director Yilmaz Guney, this film was banned in Turkey until 1999. It is based on the the struggles of Turkish people in the aftermath of ... read more
Most cultures have their version of a barbeque and Turkey of course is no different. In Turkey we call it mangal, but a very specific type of charcoal barbeque called ocakbasi is very popular. Ocakbasi translates ... read more
The leatherette seat slips a notch down my grip, and I'm frantically re-latching my fingers as the cab tackles the next corner like an over-souped race car. I'm in a magic space where vinyl acts like ... read more
You know who you are. Seasoned traveller, Canon SLR carrier, street food over Trip Advisor restaurants eater. When you visit somewhere new, organized hotel tours and sightseeing buses aren't your thing. You don't want to just ... read more
Miniatürk Located in Istanbul's Conservative Haskoy, Miniaturk, one of the world's largest miniature parks is an unexpected delight. It is home to 122 miniature replicas of all of Turkey's most important points of interest. Each key ... read more
Nopa, the secret garden tucked into an unassuming entrance less than a minute's walk away from Tesvikiye Mosque in the ritzy Nisantasi, has the unique ability to harmonize a formal dinner setting with a laid-back atmosphere ... read more
There are many historical hamams in Istanbul, and it is a very hard task to come up with a Top 10 Hamam list without mixing up different style of hamams. Here is my personal list that includes a ... read more
First of all, well done. Four days in Istanbul is a good amount of time to get to know the city and perhaps still have time for ogling Cappadocia's moonscape or walking the marble streets of ... read more
Turkish breakfast is both a meal and an event. In any case, it's an unmissable experience on any trip to Istanbul. City denizens often prefer their brunch on the water – or at least with a ... read more
Kadıköy, lying beside the Bosphorus, next to historic Üsküdar, is perhaps Istanbul's liveliest neighbourhood after Istiklal Avenue. Being the cultural center of Anatolian side, Kadıköy will welcome you with numerous cafes, bars, cinemas and shops. Most ... read more
Every day over 5 million people use public transportation in Istanbul - more than the population of any other European capital. The system in Istanbul might be difficult to understand at first because there are so ... read more
One of the most romantic things to do in Istanbul is definitely being on the water. A good idea is being on a boat before the sunset and experience all the changes in the sky and ... read more
A trip to Istanbul would not be complete without a drink at a rooftop bar. The silhouette of Istanbul covers everything from high rises to historical mosques, bridges and seagulls flocking in the sky. Watching the ... read more
Updated in June 2015.. 1. Minimüzikhol Minimüzikhol is a very famous club, located at the heart of Cihangir and notorious with its late hours. The venue attracts the most hipster crowd of Istanbul that all seems to know each ... read more
You know who you are. Seasoned traveller, Canon SLR carrier, street food over Trip Advisor restaurants eater. When you visit somewhere new, organized hotel tours and sightseeing buses aren't your thing. You don't want to just ... read more
While backpacking nobody wants to pay too much for meals. Happily, Istanbul has plenty of delicious food options that you can find everywhere for a reasonable price. 1. Köfte (Meatball) Turkish cuisine becomes even rich ... read more
1) HACI BEKIR - Beyoğlu The history of this really famous store goes back to 1777. Haci Bekir, founder of the first shop in Bahçekapı, made the sweets and delights himself and created new kinds. The concept ... read more
For the best tattoo parlors in Istanbul, check out the spots below, in both Europe and Asia. Foursquare list with map available here. See-Also : What are the best tattoo parlors in Istanbul? | Part 2 ... read more
People often tend to say that Sultanahmet is not the place to be if it comes to hip and trendy dining. Although I partly agree to this, there are definitely some restaurants worth trying after a long ... read more
While Jazz may not be the first genre of music that pops into your head when considering the Istanbul music scene, it certainly has a presence in the musical fabric of the city. While still budding ... read more
Istanbul Atatürk Airport To Sultanahmet by Metro Take M1 Aksaray-Atatürk Airport metro. At Aksaray, transfer to T1 Kabataş-Bağcılar tram and get off at your stop in Sultanahmet. To Taksim by Metro Take M1 Aksaray-Atatürk Airport metro. ... read more
Nightlife in Istanbul is always lively and abundant. You may have heard of famous Bosphorus clubs like Reina and Angelique (if you haven't this article is a must read), but if you want to have a ... read more
Water is a major part of the life in this city. It is one of the elements that define Istanbul. Thus, view of the Bosphorus adds significant value to a restaurant. "Dining by the Bosphorus" had long ... read more
Istanbul is huge, it has tens of different districts, and the recent start art revolution has made it possible to spot pieces all over the city. You can find building tall murals, train graffiti, and stencil ... read more
One of the ultimate challanges for Istanbullers is to get to the Asian side from the European for sure. There are multiple ways to overcome this challange by various vehicles (really various in Istanbul's case!) but ... read more
From Şehir Hatları (Public Ferry offered by the municipality) to luxury yachts, there are many options one can enhance their Istanbul experience on the cool waters of the Bosphorus. It is one of the must-do activities in ... read more
Istanbul: We've got dogs. If I were choosing an unofficial city slogan, that would be one I would consider. Istanbul has a long and at times not so illustrious history with stray dogs. For centuries Istanbullus ... read more
1. Güllüoğlu, Karaköy Ask anyone on the street where the best baklava is in Istanbul, and they will probably will give you the same answer: Karaköy Güllüoğlu. This place, the first baklava shop in Istanbul, was ... read more
They told you not to bother travelling in Europe during the winter? They were wrong! Winter is a perfect time to visit Istanbul, and here's why! No Crowds Lines to get into the biggest ... read more
In 20 km southeast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara, four islands out of nine are waiting to be explored. These islands, namely Büyükada, Burgazada, Heybeliada and Kınalıada, offer you an one-day escape from the ... read more
Generally, you show up, remove your clothes in a changing room and leave them in a locker, put on a pestemel (traditional towel, thinner but about the same size as a standard beach towel), and enter ... read more
There are so many places to see in Istanbul, and trust me, it will take a while to see every neighborhood in the city. Depending on the lenght of your stay, you can also choose to ... read more
Best shopping places for sporting goods? Like many other metropolitan cities, Istanbul is full of shopping places. There are lots of shopping malls, outlets, stores on streets and bazaars. If you are seeking for a sporting goods, ... read more
Istanbul is full of balikcis, lokantas, pidecis, meyhanes and the like. While it can be great fun to explore that culinary side of the city, another excellent way to discover what Istanbul has to offer is with its cafes. Istanbul has ... read more
If you want to have a truly Turkish experience when visiting Istanbul, avoid your tendency to rush around and cram every minute with sight-seeing. Like the Turks do, block out some time to just relax. Whether ... read more
Abdulla, bath products and linens (Halicilar Cd. No 62). Abdulla sells some of the most popular items in the bazaar – olive oil soaps, peştamels (the fine cotton towels used in hamams), other linens – but ... read more
Golden Mile is the name of super fancy district where the superclubs of Istanbul reside. The name was coined by the expat community in Istanbul. The district is located on the shoreline between Ortakoy and Kurucesme, where the legs ... read more
Karaköy was once home to Armenian, Greek, Georgian, Italian and Russian minorities in Istanbul. More importantly, it was a prominent Ottoman economic center, where European and Turkish banks first established headquarters in the 1800s. In addition ... read more
Istanbul is a city where you can have a European experience with an Islamic grace. Spires and domes of mosques, medival architecture dominate the skyline. At dawn, you can see people going to mosque for the ... read more
YOL 'THE WAY' (1982) Written and directed by the controversial Turkish director Yilmaz Guney, this film was banned in Turkey until 1999. It is based on the the struggles of Turkish people in the aftermath of ... read more
Even for an expat, a day spent walking along the historical peninsula of Hagia Sophia and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque makes the rich history of Istanbul come to life. Caroline and I decided to catch up after a ... read more
I decided to put together a list of great photos I came across on Instagram. Hope you enjoy it. Feel free to make suggestions at the bottom. :) Do ... read more
James Bond, code name 007, is a fictional character created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming. Anything related with Bond, including theme songs, Bond's girls, the cars used by famous 007 agents have always been "top ... read more
Hotel Sultania A luxury boutique hotel in Istanbul's Old City. The forty rooms of the hotel are named after the mighty wives of the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire. Located between Sirkeci and Sultanahmet, Hotel Sultania ... read more
I couldn't stop myself from sharing breathtaking photos of my favourite place in Istanbul. Enjoy! Unlike some people think that Sophia is a name, Hagia Sophia means "Holy Wisdom". "Hurry mum, there is a lot to ... read more
If Istanbul were New York, Nişantaşı would be the Upper East Side. A posh residential area, Nişantaşı is home to the premier international brands – Gucci, Prada, Tod's, etc. – as well as Turkish shops – ... read more
Although there are few fully vegetarian places in Istanbul, most of the restaurants have great vegetarian options on their menu. Listed below are some of the healthiest and nicest places in town, including ones where you ... read more
Burckin Suites Hotel Having 40 rooms decorated in Ottoman style, with special paintings, hand-made carpets and Ottoman rescripts on its walls, Burckin Suites Hotel is only 20 meters(65 ft) to the cistern of philoxenos and within ... read more
istanbulite, a boutique travel agency, has curated a perfect 3-day itinerary for Atdaa. Follow their footsteps and experience the many exciting faces of Istanbul. With their expertise and in-depth knowledge of the city, you are guaranteed to ... read more
Before you come to Istanbul there is something you should know about Turks, they love their tea. Love might not even be a strong enough word, their lives are wholly consumed by the ingestion of tea. ... read more
Updated on March 6th, 2015.. The PDF doc in Turkish on Turkish Post Office website (www.ptt.gov.tr) says sending a postcard overseas (by plane with delivery confirmation) costs 5.25TL. Without the confirmation it costs 2.50TL per postcard. // <![CDATA[ var currency_rate_list=new ... read more
Bargaining. Reactions to this word vary dramatically. For some, a grin spreads across their face while thinking about the prospect of nailing a great deal. But for those who cringe and long for the huge price ... read more
In general, foreign food can be tricky to find in Turkey. Turkish cuisine deservingly takes center stage in Istanbul. Most people are content with that, and who can blame them? (Check out what wonderful Turkish foods ... read more
Depends from where you are going. Supposing that many travelers are staying eather at Taksim or Sultanahmet(both located on the European part of the city) I would say at least 1 hour 15 minutes. Since Sabiha ... read more
Istanbul'us make eating fish an art form. Formal fish restaurants follow the same format as traditional meat meals – cold mezes, then hot mezes, then fish, washed down with plenty of rakı. But there is also ... read more
It is Ramadan time! Ramadan last a month with a 3-day festival following it. Every year many traditional entertainment activities take place in Istanbul with participation of thousands of people. Here are some facts and tips ... read more


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Penguins hold off Isles despite 3rd-period rally
Even the Islanders' strength on special teams has taken a hit recently. New York had been 26 of 27 when killing penalties this season until New Jersey's Steve Bernier gave the Devils a 1-0 lead late in the third period Sunday.
After clicking six times in the previous eight power-play chances over three games, the Islanders failed on all seven opportunities against the Devils and couldn't find the range versus Pittsburgh, either.
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"This is Lady Mary, being the little imp she is, hanging on the curtain. She is from a litter of 5 that I am fostering for Save the Animals Foundation in Cincinnati. Thanks for considering her for CO!" -Cathy O'B.
"This is Lady Mary, being the little imp she is, hanging on the curtain. She is from a litter of 5 that I am fostering for Save the Animals Foundation in Cincinnati. Thanks for considering her for CO!" -Cathy O'B.
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Details here. Thanks to Cuteporter Andy F.
We've all read about the bad flooding in Colorado. It's taken a terrible toll on hoomins as well as Colorado's Critters. People are helping out these little guys by taking them in for emergency care– let's go to the videotape with 9News.com. (Hover over first image to play the video, it's one of those weird Shockwave clips.)
Cuteporter Janna K. sent this in.
Then Fuzzberry's story is for you!
"This is little Fuzzberry,
She came into our shelter, Bandaids for Bunnies, with 3 big abscesses.
She was one of the hundreds of bunnies living on the streets here in Richmond, British Columbia.
All are pets or offspring of pets. She is doing well and her abscesses are healing. We just love her!
She would love to see her pictures on Cute Overload!
These photos were taken by Christopher Orr. They were taken in our garden by the shelter. Our Facebook page is Bandaids for Bunnies." -Krystal
So tell us, WhARRR ye been, pirate kitten? Talk Like a Pirate Day is ovARRR. YARRR late!
I, Sir Stuffington, and me two brothers, were busy bein' rescued by some landlubbers and the Multnomah County Animal Services. Arrr!
SARRRy I'm late. I had a hARRRd day.
Me alARRRm clock broke.
Our cARRR broke down.
Me 'n me mateys got mARRRooned.
I fell in a bARRRell!
They hornswoggled me ARRRmpits!
It took fARRRever to put on me appARRRel.
But now I'm ready for me GlamARRR Shot.
"I know it's a little late for talk like a pirate day, but, c'mon. How could you deny that cutie a spot on CO?" -Jenna W.
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Remember this photo sent in by Cuteporter Stephanie H.? A puppeh in Afghanistan, right? Well, we went straight to the source and have a few more deets for you. This is from Melissa, the Nowzad Dogs UK & US Office Manager. "The picture on your site was taken in Afghanistan in 2006 and is of Nowzad Dogs founder and chairman Pen Farthing with one of the dogs he befriended and cared for during his tour of duty, named 'RPG.' Thank you for featuring the work of Nowzad on your site, we really do appreciate it."
Mr. Farthing has written a book about this, too.
This is "Dashy." Snuck in with all the puppehs, I 'spose. It's all good.
Here's the very latest video from Nan The Chick's FB.
Yesterday we told you the plight of Nan The Chick who was intentionally struck by a pair of male skateboarders in New Orleans. Nan is on the mend at Kasia's Ark Bird Rescue, who has set up a Facebook page.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Humane Society at 1-888-6-HUMANE.
Video and images from Nan's FB.
Cuteporter Vanessa checkin' in again from The Great White North. "I recently discovered York Region, Ontario's only Equine Rescue – "Segunda Vida" (Latin for Second Life.)"
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11:25 AM — Borat actor Sacha Baron Cohen has signed back on to star in the biopic based on the life of Freddie Mercury - after previously quitting the project.
8th February 2015
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3:00 PM — Producers have released the first trailer for a biopic looking at the life of late gay codebreaker and computer genius Alan Turing.
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11:49 AM — It's been confirmed actor Tom Hardy is to play Sir Elton John in a biopic of the legendary pop icon.
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2:03 PM — Queen drummer Roger Taylor has tipped British actor Ben Whishaw to play the role of Freddie Mercury in a biopic about the legendary singer.
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Neil Wallis cleared of News of the World phone hacking
Former News of the World deputy editor Neil Wallis has been cleared at the Old Bailey of being part of the phone hacking plot at the now defunct paper.
Andy Coulson's former deputy broke down in tears as he was cleared by a jury.
Mr Wallis, Coulson's right-hand man between 2003 and 2007, was accused of being part of the scandal which led to the Sunday tabloid shutting down in July 2011.
The jury deliberated for four days before finding 64-year-old Mr Wallis, of Chiswick, west London, not guilty of conspiring to hack phones.
Former NOTW features editor admits phone hacking
Former News of the World features editor Jules Stenson has admitted phone hacking at a hearing at the Old Bailey today.
Judge: Edmondson pleaded guilty at a 'very late stage'
In sentencing remarks on jailing Ian Edmondson for eight months, a judge said that the former News of the World news editor pleaded guilty at a "very late stage".
The judge added: "He pleaded not guilty and maintained that plea during the main trial until I discharged the jury from returning a verdict in his case due to his ill health.
"He played no role in the hacking of Milly Dowler's voicemail which ultimately led to the closure of the News of the World."
Ex News of the World news editor jailed for 8 months
Ian Edmundson a former News of the World executive has been sentenced to 8 months in prison for phone hacking.
Former Dowler officers 'afflicted by collective amnesia'
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) found that former senior officers at Surrey Police were "afflicted by a form of collective amnesia" in relation to the force's failure to investigate an allegation that the voicemail of Milly Dowler had been hacked by the News of the World.
The IPCC investigation found that there was knowledge of the allegation in 2002 at all levels in Operation Ruby, Surrey Police's investigation into the abduction and murder of Milly Dowler, but that no action was taken to investigate it.
We will never know what would have happened had Surrey Police carried out an investigation into the hacking of Milly Dowler's phone in 2002.
We have not been able to uncover any evidence, in documentation or witness statements, of why and by whom that decision was made: former senior officers, in particular, appear to have been afflicted by a form of collective amnesia in relation to the events of 2002. This is perhaps not surprising, given the events of 2011 and the public outcry that the hacking of Milly Dowler's phone produced.
However, it is scarcely credible that no-one connected to the Milly Dowler investigation recognised the relevance and importance of the information Surrey Police held in 2002 before this was disclosed by Operation Weeting.
Surrey Police has apologised to the Dowler family for their failure and they were right to do so.
Warnings for officers after Milly hacking inquiry
Two police officers have been given "words of advice" after an Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) investigation in to their actions when the News of the World hacked Milly Dowler's mobile phone messages in 2002.
Surrey Police Deputy Chief Constable Craig Denholm and Detective Superintendent Maria Woodall will be given verbal and written warnings.
The pair were referred to the IPCC in November 2012, over accusations that Deputy Chief Constable Denholm knew Milly's phone was being accessed by the News of the World and that Detective Superintendent Woodall over information she provided Surrey Police during an internal investigation.
Journalist arrested in new hacking investigation bailed
A journalist arrested during a new police investigation into phone hacking has been released on bail, police said.
The 39-year-old man was arrested in Greenwich over a suspected conspiracy that took place between around 2005 and 2006.
He will answer bail in May, pending further inquiries, Scotland Yard said.
The man was one of six former News of the World journalists arrested yesterday as part of a new line of inquiry that is separate from allegations under the existing Scotland Yard investigation into phone hacking called Operation Weeting.
They have all now been bailed until mid-May.
Five people bailed after alleged hacking arrests
Five people arrested on suspicion of phone hacking have been released on police bail, Scotland Yard has said.
The individuals had been interviewed at various police stations in London and Cheshire and searches were carried out at a number of addresses, the force added. A 39-year-old man arrested in Greenwich remains in police custody.
A Met spokesman said: "In due course officers will be making contact with people they believe have been victims of the suspected voicemail interceptions."
Sun journalists arrested in new hacking investigation
Six former News of the World journalists have been arrested under a new police investigation into phone hacking. Three men and three women were all held today under a suspected conspiracy, that took place around 2005 and 2006.
They are understood to be Jules Stenson, Matt Nixson, Rav Singh, Jane Atkinson, Polly Graham and Rachel Richardson. Ms Richardson and Ms Atkinson both work for The Sun.
The arrests, five in London and one in Cheshire, were made as part of a new line of inquiry that is separate from allegations under the existing Scotland Yard investigation into phone hacking called Operation Weeting.
Two Sun journalists among those arrested
An internal message has been sent to News International employees confirming that two of those arrested are journalists currently working for The Sun.
The pair have been provided with lawyers.


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Which series should I read first? I can't decide. I'm tempted to read just the first book of each series to see which one is better and move on from there. Help?
Game of Thrones or Lord of the Rings?
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They are completely different books. I couldn't say which one is inherently better. However The Lord of the Rings has basically defined the modern fantasy genre. Tolkien is very much a genius at what he does and you certainly can't go wrong with Tolkien. George R.R. Martin on the other hand has a lot more modern writing style. He isn't as concerned with language as Tolkien was, but he does write and awesome story and characters.
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Lord of the Rings is better, plus you don't have to wait 10,000 years before the last book comes out.
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I much prefer Game of Thrones. The writing itself isn't as good, but I enjoy the characters, their relationships and just the overall history of the story much more.
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I wasn't able to finish either of them because they're both so tedious. GoT is much longer but slightly easier to read, but it's also about 95% composed of rape, incest, murders, backstabbings and characters that are either mindbogglingly unintelligent or unbelievably dickish. LoTR has a much more interesting backstory and is far more inspiring emotionally as it's a tale of friendship and courage overcoming all odds while I'm not sure exactly what GoT's theme is except maybe "medieval English people are massive assholes". Or at least that's what I got out of the first book, from what I've heard all the sequels are even worse.
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I wasn't particularly impressed with either when I tried to read their first entries so my vote is neither. I find Lotr is too longwinded, full of cliches and rather dull. GoT to me is more of an acquired taste, but it wouldn't be my first recommendation for entry-level fantasy readers.
I would recommend either the Sword of Truth or Riftwar Cycle series of books.
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I wasn't particularly impressed with either when I tried to read their first entries so my vote is neither. I find Lotr is too longwinded, full of cliches and rather dull. GoT to me is more of an acquired taste, but it wouldn't be my first recommendation for entry-level fantasy readers.
I would recommend either the Sword of Truth or Riftwar Cycle series of books.
Well LOTR basically invented those cliches so you can't really knock it for that.
And the sword of truth series is awful. The author is a moronic follower of Ayn Rand and the main character fucking slaughters a group of peaceful protesters and says that he's justified in doing so.
I haven't read LOTR but I've seen the movies. I think both series are good but I would take song of ice and fire over it.
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To me Lord of the Rings is the best series of books ever so I'm a bit biased on that front. I'm currently reading A Game of Thrones though and I'm quite impressed with it. Just like I enjoy politics in real life I rather love the politics of being and remaining king in this series. It's definitely something that Lord of the Rings largely ignored.
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Game of Thrones isn't the book series, fyi. It's A Song of Ice and Fire.A Game of Thrones is the first book in the series, and Game of Thrones is the name of the tv show.
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I read the LOTR books when I was quite young so I can't really express a valid opinion although I do know that they are paramount for the genre and all fans of it(well I should say everyone) must read them. I'm currently reading the a Song of Ice and Fire novels and I'm really hooked. If you like fantasy you'll be fully immersed in its plot and world. So I say begin with the latter but make sure to read LOTR as well at some point.
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A Song of Ice and Fire. A Storm of Swords and A Clash of Kings are perfection. The quality definitely drops in books 3+4 but by that point your too into the story to care
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i don't know which series i'd call better simply because a song of ice and fire hasn't been finished yet.
beyond that, you just have 2 authors with very different sensibilities. tolkien was decidedly christian and, despite his (ironic) disapproval of allegory, you can certainly see the influence in his work. more than that, tolkien's storytelling is much more tightly composed than martin's. another really big difference is their openness to adventure and the outdoors. tolkien sees the beauty of the outdoors and potentially life affirming effects of an arduous journey while martin sees such a combination as simply a lack of amenities (i'm not saying one viewpoint is necessarily better as not focusing on the difficulties of martin's characters could easily get condescending).
if you do decide to read LotR at some point, i'd recommend reading the hobbit first. yeah, it does introduce you more to characters if you have no knowledge of them, but i'd recommend the hobbit more as a way of setting the mood for the big changes that happen in Rings.
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GoT isn't even in the same league as LOTR.
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I'd base this on what you prefer to study about history.
If you like World War II, go with Lord of the Rings.
If you like medieval English history (specifically pertaining to the War of the Roses), go with A Song of Ice and Fire.
Comparing the two to see which is better is like comparing apples to spike-studded, incestuous oranges.
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LORD of the books. I mean rings.
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I enjoy both. A Song of ice and Fire I find is easier to read and the constant switching between perspectives/cliff hangers really hooked me. Plus, the world is probably a little more intricate, the characters a little deeper, and an overall more realistic vibe. Lord of the Rings on the other hand I found the overall story far more epic and enjoyable. LOTR also makes far better use of its "fantasy" aspect (ex. LOTR: Wizards and Evil Eyes and Ring Wraiths and Trolls! GoT: Uhhh, well, there are these scary snow zombies, but I haven't seen them in a while, also, we totally have some baby dragons... who haven't done anything).
I guess if I had to choose, I would lean towards Lord of the Rings, mainly because the movies were epic as all get out, and books 4 and 5 of A Song of Ice and Fire are so weak.
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Pffft.....lord of the rings
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If it helps, watching Game of Thrones made me want to read the books. I read the first two and decided that the show is much better and that it was worth watching a unique television experience and then later reading about an interesting world sidetracked by superfluous characters and a messy point-of-view narration. The narration actually felt refreshing to me at the start, but Martin includes too many characters than are necessary, making the whole story far more enjoyable through television.
Watching The Lord of the Rings made me want to read the books. I read The Lord of the Rings and then The Hobbit. Then I got the Silmarillionand Children of Hurin. I haven't read those two yet, but I think it's indicative of my enjoyment.
Overall, I'd rank them like this:
The Lord of the Rings (movies) > Game of Thrones (show) > The Hobbit (book) > The Lord of the Rings (books) >>> A Song of Ice and Fire (but I've only read the first two and am waiting to fall behind from the show)


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- Sightseeing day-tour from Rotorua to discover the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
- See Fitzgerald Glade, where trees have formed a tunnel of natural greenery arching over the road.
- Take a 45-minute guided tour through the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- See vaulted caverns, stalactites and stalagmites and hear how these limestone formations were created over millions of years.
- Enjoy boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto, a subterranean cavern illuminated by the lights of thousands of tiny glowworms
What You Can Expect
On arrival at the caves, start your tour by exploring the main chambers. View the impressive stalactites and stalagmites, created by the constant dripping of water over thousands of years. Later, board your boat and head down river to the grotto. As your eyes become accustomed to the darkness, you will see a faint band of light that surrounds you, these are the glowworms. Be entranced by thousands of tiny living lights hanging like ropes of pearls from the ceiling of the cave.
After your caves tour, re-board the coach for your return journey to Rotorua. passing through the Fitzgerald Glade, a section of the highway where the native bush grows right up to the roadside and the trees form a canopy overhead like a tunnel.
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Very good tour overall, most time spent with drive to and from Rotorua. The cave tour very good,a little short and not allow any photography or video. Glowworns fantastic viewing.


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Forceps with two pin-connected branches are provided with gripping noses on one end for manipulating surgical implants. The branches are spring biased apart but include a cap at the end remote from the gripping nose which is adapted to tilt and releasably retain the ends of the branches together beneath the cap. One of the branches is fixed within the cap while the other is insertable beneath the cap and has rounded edges to facilitate its insertion and removal. The tilting motion of the cap allows for temporary access of the inserted branch when it is desired to lock the branches together during manipulation of a gripped implant or the like.
1. Forceps for handling surgical implants, comprising a first branch, a second branch articulated with said first branch and and each branch having a terminal portion provided with a gripping nose and an opposite end portion, wherein the opposite end portion of the first branch is capped by a cap which is connected to the first branch by a retaining means for retaining said cap on the first branch while allowing said cap to move relative thereto, and wherein the opposite end portion of the second branch is so shaped as to fit under the cap, and further wherein the cap is movable relative to the first branch such that the second branch can be positioned under the cap with the first branch and be retained thereunder thus maintaining the forceps in a closed position.
2. Forceps according to claim 1, wherein said retaining means comprising a biasing spring means for drawing the cap to the opposite end portion of said first branch.
3. Forceps according to claim 2, wherein said first branch has an axial recess and a transverse terminal eye at its opposite end portion and said retaining means comprises a screw which is disposed in said axial recess of the first branch, and which extends through said transverse terminal eye and into the cap, wherein the cap caps the transverse eye with clearance, and wherein the biasing spring means is a compression spring which is coaxial with the screw and is compressed between the transverse terminal eye and the head of the screw, such that the biasing spring means exerts an elastically yieldable force through the screw on the cap to bias the cap to a position bearing against the transverse terminal eye.
4. Forceps according to claim 3 wherein the opposite end portion of the second branch has a rounded edge and the cap has a cavity with a perimeter wall; and wherein
the transverse terminal eye of the first branch has walls and is mounted with said screw within the cavity of the cap such that there is a clearance between the wall of the cavity and a wall of the transverse terminal eye; and wherein
the cap has rounded edges with are adjacent the opposite end portions of the first and second branches; and wherein
the rounded edges of the cap and the rounded edges of the opposite end portion of the second branch cooperate to facilitate sliding of the opposite end portion of the second branch along the tilted cap and into the clearance region of the cavity which is defined by a suitable angular sector for receiving the second branch below the cap.
5. Forceps according to claim 1, wherein the cap is pivotally mounted on the first branch with a transverse pin about which said cap is pivotable from a position to permit opening the forceps to said closed position.
6. Forceps according to the 1, wherein both of the first and second branches have an inner face which faces the other branch and there is disposed in the vicinity of the articulation between the first and the second branch a biasing spring means having ends fixed to said inner faces of the first and second branches and biasing the first and second branches apart from one another.
7. Forceps according to claim 1, further comprising means for limiting the angular opening of the first and second branches.
8. Forceps according to claim 7, characterized in that each of the first and second branch have means comprise, in the vicinity of the articulation an inner face and said limiting thereof, a lug (28) fixed to the first branch and a blind opening provided in the inner face of the second branch for receiving the lug, the blind opening having a section which is larger than that of the lug so as to allow a limited angular displacement of the two branches relative to each other in the open position of the forceps.
9. Forceps according to claim 1, characterized in that the first branch has a rotary wing member pivotally mounted thereon, said wing member movable between a first position in which it is an extension of the first branch, and a second position in which it is substantially perpendicular to the first branch, so as to permit the forceps to be used as a screw driver.
10. Forceps according to claim 9, characterized in that the first branch has a longitudinal recess constituting a housing for the wing member, whereby the surface of the wing member is flush with that of the first branch when said wing member is within this housing.
The present invention relates to a forceps for handling surgical implants, in particular spinal osteosynthesis implants (screw or hook).
It is known that the various instruments for taking hold of and handling implants require the surgeon to exert sufficient force in the region of the noses of the instrument. Therefore, the instruments usually employed are in the form of forceps equipped with a rack. Now, around the gripping noses of these forceps and often over a great height, the overall size of the forceps is considerable. This overall size may constitute a hindrance which is all the more serious when the surgeon must use in turn several instruments close to one another and is unable, owing to their overall size, to dispose them within a radius of 3 or 4 centimetres on the vertebral segment of the patient.
Further, when the surgeon wishes to release the forceps, he must initially grip it still further so as to disengage the rack, which constitutes a further drawback.
An object of the invention is therefore to provide a forceps which is arranged in such a manner that these drawbacks are diminished or eliminated.
The forceps to which the invention relates comprises two branches articulated together and having terminal portions provided with gripping noses.
According to the invention, one end portion of one of the branches, opposed to the nose, is capped by a cap connected to an elastically yieldable device for retaining said cap on the branch while allowing said cap to tilt relative to the branch, and the corresponding end portion of the second branch is so shaped as to be insertable, by a transverse thrust, under the cap by causing it to tilt relative to the support branch therefor, said cap being thereafter automatically returned by the elastically yieldable device to a position in which it caps the two end portions of the branches and maintains the forceps in the closed position.
With this arrangement, the overall size of the forceps is markedly reduced relative to conventional rack-type forceps.
Further features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings which illustrate two embodiments of the invention by way of non-limitative examples.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view to a slightly larger scale of a first embodiment of the forceps for gripping surgical implants according to the invention, in the open position.
FIG. 2 is a longitudinal half-sectional, half-elevational view of the end portion of the branch shown in FIG. 1 provided with its maintaining cap and the elastically yieldable cap-retaining and returning device.
FIG. 3 is an elevational view to a larger scale than that of FIG. 1 of the end portions of the forceps in an intermediate position between the open and closed positions of the forceps.
FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3 of the end portions of the forceps in the closed position of the latter, the two end portions of the branches being capped by the cap and the forceps being maintained in the closed position.
FIG. 5 is a partial side elevational view of the region of the articulation of the forceps shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the forceps being in the closed position, this region being provided with means for limiting the angular opening of the forceps.
FIG. 6 is a view similar to FIG. 5 of the forceps in the open position.
FIGS. 7 and 8 are respectively a top plan view and a side elevational view to a smaller scale of the articulation region of one of the branches of the forceps shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.
FIGS. 9 and 10 are views similar to FIGS. 7 and 8 of the other branch of the forceps.
FIG. 11 is a partial top plan view of a branch of a second embodiment of the forceps according to the invention.
FIG. 12 is a partial side elevational view of the branch shown in FIG. 11 and the corresponding cap.
FIG. 13 is a top plan view of a removable wing member which is part of the branch shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.
The forceps 1 shown in the drawing is adapted to handle surgical implants, in particular spinal osteosynthesis implants such as screws and hooks having an open or closed body of various known types (not shown).
This forceps comprises two branches 2, 3 articulated together by a transverse pin 4 and having terminal portions 5, 6 provided with respective noses 7, 8 for taking hold of the implants. The noses 7, 8 are arranged in the known manner and comprise, in particular, on their confronting inner faces, two lugs 9, 11 for gripping the implant.
The portions of the branches 2, 3 remote from the noses 7, 8 beyond the articulation pin 4 have a substantially semi-circular cross-sectional shape with axial recesses 12, 13. Circular grooves 14 are provided on their outer surface so that the surgeon has a better grip on the forceps 1.
The end portion 15 of the branch 2 remote from the respective nose 7 terminates in a transverse eye 16 and is capped by a cap 17 made for example from a suitable plastics material. The cap 17 defines, adjacent the end portion 15, a cylindrical cavity 18 for receiving the eye 16 with, around the eye, a transverse clearance j on one side and a larger clearance J on the diametrically opposite side. The eye defines with the cavity 18 the clearance (J) between the edge 16a of the eye and the wall 18a of the cavity 18, the clearance (J) extending over a suitable angular sector around the eye 16, for example a semi-circumference.
Provided in the cap 17 is a tapped hole 20 extending axially relative to the branch 2 and adapted to receive a corresponding threaded end portion 19 of a screw 21 which extends with clearance through the central opening 22 of the eye 16. The screw 21 is partly disposed in the axial recess 12 and is provided with an elastically yieldable device constituted by a compression spring 23 coaxial with the shank of the screw 21. The spring 23 bears at one end against the eye 16 and at the opposite end against the head 24 of the screw 21. Consequently this spring exerts on the cap 17, through the screw 21, an axial force F for elastically returning the cap 17 to the position in which it bears against the surface of the eye 16 perpendicular to the axis of the recess 12.
Disposed in the vicinity of the articulation pin 4 between the two branches 2, 3 is a spring 25 whose opposite ends are respectively fixed to inner faces, planar in this region, of the branches 2 and 3. The spring 25 returns the latter to the spread-apart position, the forceps being open (position shown in FIG. 1).
Lastly, means are provided for limiting the angular opening of the branches 1, 2 when the forceps is in the open position.
In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 to 10, these means comprise, in the vicinity of the articulation pin 4, a lug 28 fixed to one of the branches, namely the branch 2 in the illustrated embodiment, and extending toward the confronting face of the other branch 3. Formed in this confronting face is a blind opening 29 whose section is larger than the section of the lug 28.
The latter therefore has a certain freedom of movement in the opening 29 when opening the forceps 1, depending on the respective dimensions of the lug and opening, which allows a correspondingly limited angular movement between the two branches 2, 3 when opening the forceps (FIG. 6).
The overall size of the forceps in the open position is consequently very small.
It should moreover be noted that the edge 26 of the cap 17 adjacent the ends of the branches 2, 3 is rounded in axial section and the end portion 27 of the branch 3 which is not provided with the cap 17 also has a rounded edge 28.
The handling forceps according to the invention is employed in the following manner:
In the open position, the branch 3 is maintained angularly spaced from the branch 2 by the spring 25, and the cap 17 solely caps the eye 16 and the end portion 15 of the branch 2, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
In starting in the open position shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, to close the forceps 1 it is sufficient to move the two branches 2, 3 towards each other until the end portion with the rounded edge 28 comes into contact with the corresponding rounded edge 26 of the cap 17 and lifts the latter (FIG. 3). The cap 17, the screw 21 and the spring 23 therefore tilt under the effect of this thrust owing to the provision of the clearance between the cap 17 and the eye 16. In continuing to exert the thrust on the end portion 27, the latter is engaged under the cap 17 in the semi-circular gap or clearance J between the eye 16 and the wall 18a which is so dimensioned as to receive the extremity of the end portion 27 of the branch 3 (FIG. 4). This tilting of the cap 17 and screw 21 occurs in opposition to the return force exerted by the spring 23 and, as soon as the extremity of the end portion 27 has completely entered the clearance J, the spring 23 automatically returns the cap 17 and screw 21 to their initial position (FIG. 4).
In this position, the noses 7, 8 are brought closer together and are clamped on the implant to be handled, the forceps 1 being maintained in this closed position by the cap 17.
To open the forceps, the surgeon merely has to exert with the thumb a slight pressure in a direction roughly parallel to the axis of the forceps 1 on the base of the cap 17 adjacent the rounded edge 26, which permits easily disengaging the latter from the end portion 27. As soon as the rounded edge 28 starts to slide on the rounded edge 26, the spring 25 swings the branch 3 away from the branch 2 to the open position of the forceps (FIG. 1). The lug 28 and the hole 29 limit the opening of the branches 2 and 3 to a small angle so that the opened forceps does not take up a large amount of space.
The overall size of the forceps 1 according to the invention is consequently smaller than that of the rack-type forceps of the prior art, so that the surgeon can hold several instruments close to one another in a region of very small area in the course of his intervention.
Further, the forceps is easily and rapidly released, i.e. opened, since it is sufficient to exert a slight thrust with a thumb or finger on the cap 17.
In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the cap 31 is pivotally mounted on the forceps branch 32 by a transverse pin 33 mounted at the end of the latter, no cap returning spring being employed here. The cap 31 is therefore pivotable on the pin 33 between an open forceps position and a closed forceps position in which it caps the ends of the two branches.
Further, one of the branches of the forceps, namely the branch 32 in the presently-described embodiment, has a longitudinal recess 34. The latter forms a housing for an elongate wing member 35 which is rotatively mounted on this branch by a pin 36 engaged in apertures 37 and 38 in the branch 32 and the wing member 35.
The wing member 35 may assume two extreme angular positions, namely a first position in which it is entirely contained within the recess 34, its surface being then flush with the surface of the branch 32 that it completes, and a second position in which it is substantially perpendicular to the branch 32 and permits using the forceps as a screw driver.
It must be understood that the scope of the invention is not intended to be limited to the described embodiments and may encompass variants. Thus, the elastically yieldable device (21, 23) for returning the cap 17 may be made in any other way equivalent to that shown and the lugs 9, 11 may be eliminated.
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Don't get me wrong, I think the NHL Playoffs have far surpassed my expectations so far for excitement, there has been some great hockey played ...... wait for it, here it comes, the predictable BUT, but some of the rules and/or guidelines I've witnessed this year need to be tweaked a little, maybe a lot in some cases and maybe some of the proposed rule changes that will be debated this summer will be enough to remedy these problems I have.
1. "The Distinct Kicking Motion" - Quite often when I watch a reviewed goal for this reason I am left shaking my head. I think to myself, "could these guys find a distinct kicking motion in a Manchester United game?"
I know it can't be easy making these calls in the War Room, so why can't we just simplify this rule a little bit?
To me, if a player sees the puck coming and makes any type of effort to redirect it, distinctly or indistinctly kick it, anything at all- it is a no goal.
If the reviewers judgment tells them that a puck was directed into the net by pure accident, then it is a good goal.
In short, Accidental- goal, On Purpose- no goal.
Its pretty easy I think and it leaves less grey area to debate about.
2. Icing - During the Montreal/Ottawa game the other night, I watched one of the fastest skaters in the world in Erik Karlsson move like he has muscle cramps on top of charley horses in his legs to retrieve a puck and it is still called for icing. It was a big call given the circumstance at that time of the game, and then it happens again a minute or so later for Sergei Gonchar, again a key call at a pivotal point in a playoff game.
The linesman have to have better discretion on whether a player is really trying to get the puck or not.
I know the icing rule is at the top of the list this year for rule changes, whether it be no touch icing or a hybrid style. This is being discussed for injury purposes- as it should be, but it could also solve some of the above problems.
No Touch would be my preference, it is automatic as we see in international hockey, and it would eliminate this deception of the linesman by the players.
3. "Drop the Puck" - I really don't know what the solution for this is, whether the players need to be shown more of what is expected in the face off circle, or if the League needs to instruct the linesman to lighten up a bit.
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