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Listen to free advance stream of new Civil Wars album
The Civil Wars' much-anticipated self-titled sophomore album will be released Tuesday, but fans can take a free advance listen via iTunes at this link now. One of the most buzz-generating new groups of the past few years, Joy Williams and John Paul White dazzled critics and audiences alike with the stark, haunting and beautiful vocal harmonies from their 2011 debut, "Barton Hollow." Two Grammy Awards and a high-profile spot on the "Hunger Games" soundtrack later and the duo seemed on top of the music world. But it all seemed to crash down with the abrupt cancellation of a European tour and a quickly announced extended hiatus due to "internal discord and irreconcilable differences of ambition."
White and Williams still aren't talking to each other, but they did manage to harness the emotion from the split as they created this new album. We'll have a full review on Tap Milwaukee Tuesday afternoon. But, for now, you can explore the beautiful, yet heartbreaking results of The Civil Wars' own internal discord that is discussed by Williams in this extended NPR interview from today and also captured in the short behind-the-scenes video below from the making of the album's song, "The One That Got Away." »Read Full Blog Post
Hinkley was the 'Granddaddy of Milwaukee radio'
Gordon Hinkley, whose Milwaukee radio career spanned more than a half century and whose voice was as familiar as an old friend to thousands of listeners, died this week at age 88.
Once called the "Granddaddy of Milwaukee radio," whose "Ask Your Neighbor" show ran on WTMJ-AM (620) for more than 30 years, Hinkley died Monday at the Village at Manor Park in West Allis, his family said. »Read Full Article(37)
2013 Year in Review: TV & Radio
One day would be pretty much like the next if not for all the different things that happen on each of them, as this roundup of radio- and television-related coming, goings and happenings that took place in 2013 demonstrates.
"I want to take a look one more time. I'm not going to see this again." — President Barack Obama, surveying the crowd at his inauguration. »Read Full Article(2)
A new barbecue food truck, Three Stack Shack, rolls into Tosa
Three Stack Shack, a new food truck selling barbecue ribs and other meats, debuted today in Wauwatosa.
The truck can be found from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in a parking lot just west of N. 68th and W. State streets. »Read Full Blog Post
Top 10 movies of 2013: Critic's picks
One moral of the 2013 movie year is that those who don't learn from the past are destined to relive it at the multiplex.
More than half the films — including "Inside Llewyn Davis" and "American Hustle" — on my 2013 Top 10 list explore past events and people. »Read Full Article(5)
New Milwaukee tunes for 2014
I'm done with 2013, starting now. It's time to look ahead with reviews of the first couple local albums of 2014 — although one of them will be available at a release show this Saturday.
Tracy Beck, "Over the Horizon" (available Dec. 28 at tracybeck.com) »Read Full Article
On Tap Today: S'mores, music at the Domes and more cowbell - with the Admirals
So you've unwrapped all the presents and drunk all the holiday nog -- now what?
The day after Christmas isn't exactly the busiest day of the year, but Milwaukee always finds a way to make it sweet -- like at Red Arrow Park, where today is the first day you can buy your own s'mores-making kits. They're just $3 for a 1-pack or $10 for a 4-pack. (They'll be available at the Slice of Ice skating rink through New Year's Day.) »Read Full Blog Post


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Angels' Bourjos nears goals, wants more
TORONTO – It is an impressive assortment of numbers.
With one more triple, Peter Bourjos will put together a season no other player in Angels history has managed — 25 or more doubles, 10 or more triples (he has nine), 10 or more home runs (he has 11) and 20 or more stolen bases (he has 21).
Bourjos knows about the unique stat-pack, but he's aware of other numbers, too.
"I'm aware of my strikeouts which are higher than I want them to be," said Bourjos who is second on the team with 115. "I'm aware of my walks which aren't as high as I'd like them to be (just 29 in over 500 plate appearances). And I know what my average is."
After a hitless game Monday, that number was down to .264 thanks to a 1-for-22 slide on the current trip. Though he said he hadn't set statistical targets for himself this season, his first full season in the majors, Bourjos does seem to have met his offensive goal for the season.
"I wanted to hit well enough to contribute. I didn't do that last year," said Bourjos who batted .204 in his 51-game big-league baptism last year. "I feel like I've helped out. You always want to do more. But I think my season's gotten better as the year went on."
As good as he is defensively — and a Gold Glove is a possibility — Bourjos knew his glove could only keep him in the lineup so long if he didn't contribute offensively.
After suffering through a miserable May (.176), he and hitting coach Mickey Hatcher made changes in his stance and swing, flattening his bat and shortening his stroke.
"I'm still adjusting," Bourjos said. "I need to learn to relax up there better and take my walks instead of chasing pitches."
Manager Mike Scioscia puts Bourjos' offensive production in the category "of players that have contributed what we think they would" — which sounds like faint praise until you realize how few Angels hitters might belong in that category.
"There's been a lot of improvement in his game from what we saw in two months last year," Scioscia said. "He's taken strides to be the player that he can be.
"Sure, there are going to be some down times (like Bourjos' current slump). But I think, all in all, we've seen some better at-bats as the year has gone on. He's gotten his bunts down. He's had a lot of extra-base hits. ... He's moving forward and I think that's encouraging. "
"There are positives in his game where he's achieved maybe more than some people thought he'd achieve at this point in his career. There are other areas where he still needs to grow."
Bourjos is likely to pursue some of that growth by playing winter ball again this off-season.
Angels shortstop Erick Aybar was selected AL co-Player of the Week with Tigers ace Justin Verlander for the week that ended with Aybar's career day in Baltimore Sunday (4 for 4, two doubles, two home runs, four RBI, five runs scored).
Aybar was 10 for 22 with four doubles, three home runs, five RBI and eight runs scored. But is only part of a scorching September for the shortstop. Aybar is batting .434 (23 for 53) in September after hitting .190 in August.
Going into Monday's game in Toronto, he had reached base in 30 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the AL and the third-longest active streak in the majors (behind Albert Pujols' 34 and Starlin Castro's 31).
Torii Hunter set a career-high with his 15th outfield assist of the season when he threw Jays outfielder Eric Thames out trying to stretch a single into a double in the fifth inning Monday. ... Rookie Mark Trumbo hit his 28th home run of the season Monday. It was only the seventh to come in a game the Angels lost.
RHP Joel Pineiro (6-7, 5.33) opposes Blue Jays LHP Brett Cecil (4-9, 4.37) at 4 p.m. The game will be broadcast on FSN, KLAA/830 and KWKW/1330 (Spanish).
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Woman Wants Mr. Hanky The Christmas Poo To Be Rectal Cancer "Spokesturd"
Mr. Hanky the Christmas Poo has cracked up "South Park" fans with his juvenile sense of humor since, oh, forever. But it's time to for him to step it up for a serious reason now: rectal cancer. That's why Michelle L. Dobrawsky, a lawyer/comedian, started a campaign for Mr. Hanky to become the official spokesman —… More »


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Robert Reich: If the Democrats remain silent, the vacuum will be filled by the Republican snake oil of federal spending cuts and cut taxes on big corporations and the wealthy.
Arizona Shootings Add to Hopelessness About "Change"
Randy Shaw: An Obama Administration that routinely caves in to Wall Street, the military industrial complex, and other powerful interest certainly has no appetite for a battle with the NRA.
Tea Party Spirit Is Corroding Public Discourse in America
David Love: The Tea Party is not merely a subsidiary of the GOP. It is the GOP. The Tea Party and the Republican Party are one and the same. The Tea Party is the base, and yet the base is all that is left, due to the years of Lee Atwater's race baiting that drove away all the people who are free from mental defect.
LA Progressive: July 19 to July 25, 2009
Republicans Display Their Racial Hatred at Sotomayor Hearings. One thing that I did learn from the hearings, however, was the extent to which the Republican Party will demonstrate the extent of their hatred for civil rights, diversity, foreign cultures and foreign law, Latino folks in particular and people of color in general. –David A. Love […]
Michael Steele's Impossible Mission
I can't summon up any empathy for Michael Steele. Trying to rescue the Republican party while is sinks in a morass of scandal and historical irrelevancy is a task I wouldn't wish on anyone.


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Questions Make Good Connections
Ron's latest Huffington Post Blog: What is the capital of Pennsylvania? It's a good question designed to get a specific answer — an answer, by the way, that I remember using the mnemonic "Harry's Pennies." But it's not the kind of question that necessarily leads to a good personal connection with others. And yet, questions


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Seven Foot Knoll Light
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Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse at its present location
|originally at the mouth of the Patapsco River in the Chesapeake Bay; relocated to the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland
|39°09′18″N 76°24′33″W / 39.1551°N 76.4091°W (original);
39°17′01″N 76°36′19″W / 39.2836°N 76.6054°W (current)
|Year first lit
|wrought-iron (originally cast-iron)
|Tower shape
|cylindrical house
|40 ft (12 m)
|Original lens
|fourth-order Fresnel lens
|12 nmi (22 km; 14 mi)
Seven-Foot Knoll Lighthouse
|Pier 5, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland
|less than one acre
|NRHP Reference #
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|August 22, 1989
The Seven Foot Knoll Light was built in 1855 and is the oldest screw-pile lighthouse in Maryland.
It was initially installed on a shallow shoal, Seven Foot Knoll, at the mouth of the Patapsco River. The northern reach of this river is the Baltimore Harbor, where the now-decommissioned lighthouse has been placed as a museum. In 1997 the lighthouse was transferred to the Baltimore Maritime Museum where it is located today.
Constructed of 1-inch (25 mm) rolled iron, the lighthouse consists of three main sections. The gallery deck was located 9 feet (2.7 m) above the average high tide waters. The house was the second section, sitting directly atop the gallery deck. This is where the keeper and his family would live. Atop the housing area was the third section of the lighthouse, the light beacon. A 4th order Fresnel lens was housed in the small light compartment. It was visible for 12 nmi (22 km; 14 mi).
The first requests for a light came in 1848, with initial appropriations in 1851. Delays in planning and bidding pushed the start of construction to 1854. Total construction costs came to $43,000 by its completion the following year. Most parts were fabricated in Baltimore at the Murray and Hazelhurst iron foundry. The parts were then shipped to Seven Foot Knoll by boat where they were assembled atop of the screw piles. In 1875 the original house was replaced with the current cylindrical structure made of wrought iron plates. Ice, the perennial threat to screw-pile structures, caused damage in 1884 and 1894, leading to the piling of 790 cubic yards (600 m3) of riprap around the piles.[2]
The light was automated in 1949, and fell into disrepair, eventually being supplanted by the usual skeleton tower. In 1988, the lighthouse was removed from Seven Foot Knoll, carried by a 1000 Ton Capacity Shearleg derrick, and placed ashore in Baltimore's Inner Harbor where it was donated to the city. On August 22, 1989 the lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[1] Aided by the Lady Maryland Foundation, many members of the Steinhice family descendants worked to restore the structure prior to its re-opening.
The lighthouse is a contributing element in the Baltimore National Heritage Area.[3]
A light-keeper and his family would have stayed on the lighthouse year-round with 8 days off per month. Probably the most famous of the lighthouse keepers was also the last one, Thomas Jefferson Steinhice (also spelled Steinhise and Steinheiss on various family documents). Steinhice, who was tending the lighthouse with his son Earl, rescued five men from their tugboat which had broken down on August 21, 1933. The 90 mph (145 km/h) winds and 15-foot (4.6 m)) seas had rendered the tug inoperable. Steinhice took the lighthouse's small motorboat and made his way out in the direction of the tug's distress whistle. He was awarded the Silver Lifesaving Medal for his actions in saving the lives of the stranded crew.
- ^ a b National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ^ Dennis Zembala (June 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Seven Foot Knoll Light" (PDF). Maryland Historical Trust. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
- ^ "Baltimore National Heritage Area Map" (PDF). City of Baltimore. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
- Official webpage at Baltimore Maritime Museum
- "Historic Light Station Information and Photography: Maryland". United States Coast Guard Historian's Office.
- Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse, from the Chesapeake Chapter of the United States Lighthouse Society
- Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse at lighthousefriends.com
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- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of the United States: Maryland". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse Project - Seven Foot Knoll Light
- Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse 3D Model
- Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) No. survey-MD-54, "Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse, Mouth of Patapsco River, Riviera Beach vicinity, Anne Arundel County, MD", 37 photos, 9 data pages, 1 photo caption page
- Seven Foot Knoll Light, Baltimore City, including photo dated 1993, at Maryland Historical Trust
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An independent inquiry commissioned by Rutgers University into the scandal that led to basketball coach Mike Rice's ouster has found school leadership exercised "insufficient oversight" over an insular and overly autonomous athletic department.
The report, released Monday, calls for various changes, some of which had been recommended in a 2008 review into another Rutgers athletic department scandal, which culminated in the firing of athletic director Robert Mulcahy.
Among the changes called for in both reports is a interdepartmental risk management committee that "would provide a much-needed forum for senior leaders to consider university issues such as safety, operations, reputation, assets, and the legal interests" of Rutgers, according to the new document.


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The office staff is the friendliest and most knowledge personnel I have ever visited. The Doctor cares about me as a patient and relates in terms that any person can relate to. Honest and forthright and does not rush through just to see another patient but makes sure I understand my medical situation.
Dr. Patel saved my mother's life. He found the problem that other cardiologists and the AZ heart institute missed. My mom had left main artery disease, was seriously blocked and sudden death waiting to happen according to the cardiovascular surgeon. After my mother's triple heart bypass surgery, she switched her care from her former cardiologist to Dr. Patel. If my insurance was accepted by Healthcare partners, he would be my cardiologist as well.
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September 28, 2016
In Deciding What's True, Lucas Graves traces how media outlets' internal fact-checking has morphed into something almost antithetical: the very public evaluation of factual assertions made by politicians and other news figures, writes Scott McLemee.
September 27, 2016
Well-meaning administrators and faculty members have put processes into place that show little awareness of the hurdles students confront, says Bridget Burns.
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Strangely, business gurus like Peter Drucker have often made a more compelling argument for liberal education than the academy has, writes Melanie Ho.
May 6, 2009
As the U.S. economy has derailed, those colleges fortunate enough to have endowments have seen them shrink. Now more than ever, it is critical that they reconsider how they spend the income from those funds, diminished as it is. Colleges that let individual units or departments keep their own endowment revenues risk increasing the gap between their campuses' "have" and "have-not" programs.
May 5, 2009
Robert Weisbuch considers the strengths of disciplines -- and how their interactions should change.
May 4, 2009
The recession and resulting budget cuts endanger key university and state efforts that promote economic growth, writes Roger L. Geiger.
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Links, Databases and Servers
TMA Navigator: a suite of user-friendly tools for Tissue Microrray (TMA) data, including features for batch correction, network inference, data exploration and visualisation
EMAP (Edinburgh Mouse Atlas Project)
The UK MRC Human Genetics Unit in Edinburgh is developing a digital atlas of mouse development and database to be a resource for spatially mapped data such as in situ gene expression and cell lineage.
EMAGE (Mouse Developmental Gene Expression Database)
Established 2002, EMAGE is an MRC-funded project to develop an analysis system for in situ gene expression data in the mouse embryo.
GUDMAP (The GenitoUrinary Development Molecular Anatomy Project)
Is a consortium of laboratories working to provide the scientific and medical community with tools to facilitate research.
EuReGene (European Renal Genome Project)
Our goal is to discover genes responsible for renal development, disease, their proteins and their actions.
Eurexpress (A Transcriptome Atlas Database for Mouse Embryo)
Ascertaining when and where genes are expressed is of crucial importance in order to understand physiological role of given gene/protein and interactions between them.
OPT (Optical Projection Tomography)
Is a new technique for three-dimensional (3D) imaging of small biological tissues.
Medical Research Council
- MRC Human Genetics Unit Intranet
(staff only)
- Medical Research Council
- List of MRC Units, Centres and Institutes
- Research Councils UK
- Medical Research Council: Annual Reports
Web Software
- Mutability: Check mutability of a DNA sequence.
- LAMS (Laboratory Animal Management System) software is no longer available or supported by the unit.
- Prediction of DNA mismatch repair gene mutation status in incident colorectal cancer cases.
Software and Data Sets
- The Human PAX6 Mutation Database
- The Human MLYCD Mutation Database
- The Human PAX2 Mutation Database
- SRY (sex determining region Y)-box 2 (SOX2)
- Orthodenticle Homeobox 2 (OTX2)
- The Nuclear Protein Database
- RPGR Variant Database
BioInformatics Servers
Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Technologies in Bioinformatics
Human Genome Sites
- Ensembl
- National Center for Biotechnology Information
- University of California
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Computational Biosciences
- DNA Data Bank of Japan
- DOE Joint Genome Institute
- European Bioinformatics Institute
- GenBank
- Sanger Centre
- Stanford Human Genome Center
- Whitehead Institute
- The National Library of Medicine of NIH USA.
- Genetho
- The Cooperative Human Linkage Center (CHLC)
- The Jackson Labs
- The Jackson Labs BioInformatics Server.
- Institute of Biosciences and Technology Texas A&M University.
- BioNet Web Site (BioSci newsgroups etc.)
- BioMedNet
- HUM-MOLGEN Communication forum in Human Genetics.
- PCR and multiplex PCR: guide and troubleshooting (Indiana University)
- Wellcome Trust
- The Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology
- ESRC Genomics Network
- Scitable from Nature Publishing Group created for faculty and students alike in Biology, Genetics, and other related fields. Scitable, which currently focuses exclusively on the field of genetics, is built on a free library of overviews of key science concepts compiled by the trusted editorial staff of Nature Publishing Group.
The Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and Policy (SCPHRP)
- The Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and Policy (SCPHRP) is a public health consortium with members drawn from research, policy and practice. It has been tasked with creating strategies to tackle Scotland's poor health record.
Hosted Sites
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- HUGO Human Genome Meeting (HGM)
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I am warm, smart, upbeat and optimistic -- not a perfect woman, but happy, confident and enjoying my life. I know this is a cliche, but I'm definitely a "people person." I have great colleagues, many wonderful friends and I tend to connect easily with others (humans and canines). Now I am looking for someone special to really click with.
I tend to see the positive things in life and to appreciate the small things. My glass is usually half full but I am not a pushover. I love to read (usually literary fiction), can get completely caught up in a baseball game (go Giants!), will whip up a delicious meal with ease (though the kitchen may be a mess afterwards) and I love to be outside -- hiking, walking and exploring -- in cities as well as in nature. I am quite active and enjoy many types of exercise -- yoga, biking, hiking, and going to the gym, but I leave the heart monitor at home and enjoy exercise and outdoor activities without going into an obsessive uber-zone. I love the ocean and the mountains and believe that a sunset on Tuolumne Meadows may be the most extraordinary place on earth. (On the other hand, I love Manhattan too!) I have the time and the means to travel, and I've recently started to travel more. I want to see more of the world.
I am a teacher and I love my job. (Although hanging out with 11-year-olds all day can be exhausting, it is also interesting, rewarding, a lot of fun and it definitely keeps me young.) I'm politically liberal -- always have been, always will be. I have two children in their 20's, both college graduates and doing really well in their own lives, and I am very close to both of them. I also have a dog that I love.
I am down to earth, independent, adventurous and pretty easy going. My friends and colleagues consider me very intelligent, open-minded, a good problem solver and insightful. I'm also fun, have a quick wit and am quite funny (even though this profile seems to contradict that claim).
I am not into relationship drama. I was married for a long time and now want to meet a guy who is fun, engaged in the world, communicative, thoughtful, emotionally available, VERY sensual (gotta' have chemistry!), can make me laugh (which isn't hard) and enjoys life. Is that you?
I read a lot (well, I go through phases of reading a lot). I tend more towards literary fiction, but also enjoy memoirs and have recently been reading more non-fiction. Some favorite books include The Hours, Olive Kittredge, The Brief, Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, most Alice Munro stories and many essays by Adam Gopnik and Malcolm Gladwell. I always read (and never finish) The New Yorker and I love The Sun magazine. I read a lot online.
My musical tastes are eclectic -- rock, bluegrass, jazz, anything Latin, some classical and even a little rap. Michael Franti is a favorite and so is Bruce. I'll never tire of the Beatles, Prince (how did we lose him?) and I love Ozomatli, Manu Chao, and Orishas -- even though I can barely understand the Spanish lyrics. The arts are also important to me. I enjoy many different art forms (including music, literature, film, theatre, photography and painting) and while I appreciate innovation and experimentation, I have low tolerance for pretension.
As for food, I enjoy a great meal and also love the offerings from the local taco truck. Ethnic food is at the top of my list -- Indian, Burmese, Thai, Sushi...but I am a very adventurous eater, so most foods appeal. I need my veggies and I love summer fruits. There is always some dark chocolate in my pantry.
*my friends (I have a terrific "posse")
*kissing (I mean good kissing)
*walking/hiking outside (that's one reason I love the Bay Area)
*a good book and/or The New Yorker
*my ability to have a good laugh
*my headlamp (it's always the first thing I put in my suitcase no matter where I am headed)
*NPR (I listen to the news and love This American Life and The Moth -- I'm an NPR junkie)
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Providing your daily fix of wrestling links from around the blogosphere. Former WWE diva turned Jiu-Jitsu expert Eve Torres. WWE has a pretty interesting poll on its website about who is the true "Future of WWE" that you can vote on. [WWE.com] Not only is Brock Lesnar returning to WWE TV in June, he's going to be working some house ...Read More »
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Brian and Michael recap the May 11 edition of WWE Raw including Daniel Bryan relinquishing the Intercontinental Championship, the return of the Elimination Chamber, an excellent match between Neville and John Cena along with more matches announced for this Sunday's Payback PPV. Plus, they talk about the TNA Wrestling "live" show last Friday including MVP's promo and his choice of ...Read More »
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Shaping Public Health Policy
Justin Morgan Focuses on Health—For Everyone
Admissions & Info:
The Center on Health, Risk and Society is pleased to announce the start of its undergraduate internship program. This semester, Spring 2016, four undergraduate students majoring in Sociology and/or Public Health, will be working with CHRS-affiliated faculty on health-related research projects covering topics as diverse as health disparities in vulnerable populations in the U.S., the criminalization of sexual minorities in sub-Saharan Africa, gender and environmental health in Southeast Asia, NGO responses to health, and public health law and ethics. The Spring 2016 interns are Madeline White (Sociology and Public Health, Junior), Ariana Leonelli (Public Health, Senior), Health Rostoff (Sociology, Senior), and Rebecca Gustine (Public Health, Senior). The CHRS faculty mentors include Nicole Angotti (Sociology/CAS), Ernesto Casteneda (Sociology/CAS), Adrienne Pine (Anthropology/CAS), Rachel Robinson (SIS), Rita Jalali (Scholar in Residence), and Lindsay Wiley (College of Law).
The CHRS weekly seminar series features speakers who discuss critical issues in applying social science perspectives to health. It covers cross-disciplinary topics and includes a combination of presentations, "work in progress" seminars, and thematic seminars.
This year's thematic seminars focus on topics related to CHRS working groups: Community Disruption and Health; Global Health; and Social Determinants and Structural Interventions.
For further information on the series or working groups, contact firstname.lastname@example.com — or download the seminar flyer.
All events are Wednesdays, 2:30-4 PM in Battelle T30.
January 27 – THEMATIC SEMINAR
Work in Progress
Stéphane Helleringer, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
"A Preliminary Assessment of the Demographic Impact of the Ebola Outbreak in West Africa"
Abstract: Prior outbreaks of Ebola have caused approximately 1,600 deaths between 1976 and 2013. However, close to 30,000 Ebola cases have been reported since 2014, due to an outbreak that originated in a remote area of Guinea in West Africa. Public health research on Ebola has focused on identifying the modes of EVD transmission and related risk factors, and testing new preventive or curative interventions. The impact of EVD on mortality at the population level has garnered much less attention. We investigate the magnitude of Ebola as a cause of death in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea and we measure its impact on life expectancy. We also describe ongoing efforts to measure the downstream effects of the outbreak on population health and wellbeing.
February 3
Carolyn C. Cannuscio, ScD, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health, Section on Public Health, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
"Transforming the Life Stories of Homeless Youths, Through Art"
Abstract: Dr. Carolyn Cannuscio is a social epidemiologist who works at the intersection of public health and public art. Her scholarship emphasizes citizen engagement as a key to understanding and ameliorating urban health disparities. For several years, she has collaborated with the Mural Arts Program of Philadelphia, using a range of artistic forms to explore the life experiences of homeless youth. In this seminar, she will discuss the recently completed collaborative project journey2home, probing the opportunities and limitations for arts-based collaboration to advance research, public health practice, and potentially the life aspirations of marginalized young people.
February 10 – THEMATIC SEMINAR
Work in Progress
Co-sponsored by the DC Center for AIDS Research, Highly Impacted Populations Scientific Working Group
Thespina (Nina) Yamanis, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor, School of International Service, American University
"Experiences of Undocumented Latino Sexual Minorities Applying for Legal Relief: Challenges and Opportunities for Enhancing Access to Immigration Legal Services and Health Care"
This paper uses my Adelante project's formative, qualitative data (11 in-depth interviews so far with recipients of immigration-related legal services and 5 key informant interviews). We are using these formative data to help develop the protocol for the pilot combined legal-health intervention.
February 17
Work in Progress
Tracy Perkins, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Howard University
"Environmental Justice in the Golden State: The Evolution of a Movement"
Abstract: Tracy Perkins will talk through her current book project, which analyzes the political evolution of the environmental justice movement in California since its origins in the 1980s. She focuses on the opportunities and limitations presented by the activists' professionalization and increased engagement with the state over time.
February 24 – THEMATIC SEMINAR
Co-sponsored by the DC Center for AIDS Research, Highly Impacted Populations Scientific Working Group
Clare Barrington, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Health Behavior and Health Education, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
"Intersectionality and the HIV Continuum of Care among Latino Men who have Sex with Men in North Carolina"
We conducted qualitative life history and in-depth interviews with Latino MSM living with HIV in North Carolina (n=23) about their HIV and migration experiences. While all participants were engaged in HIV care at the time of the interviews, most had experienced long or short interruptions. These interruptions were the consequence of both intersecting identities (being gay, Latino, undocumented) and intersecting structural factors (healthcare reform, mobility). Understanding and addressing these issues is critical for achieving the population level prevention benefits of viral suppression through "treatment as prevention" and sustaining long-term optimal health outcomes.
March 2 – THEMATIC SEMINAR
Sangeetha Madhaven, PhD, Associate Professor of Demography and Sociology, Department of African-American Studies and Associate Director, Maryland Population Research Center, University of Maryland, College Park
"Family Dynamism over the Life Course and Nutritional Status of Adolescents in Urban South Africa"
Abstract: Despite its status as the wealthiest country in sub-Saharan Africa, poor nutrition has long been a public health problem in South Africa, particularly for the Black African population. No research to date has examined the relationship between family dynamism over the life course and nutritional outcomes. Using longitudinal data from the Birth to Twenty + Cohort Study in the Johannesburg-Soweto area, this analysis examines the role of cumulative transitions in maternal union status and fathers' provision of support on the odds of being overweight/obese and underweight at age 15 for a sample of 1557 adolescents.
March 16 – THEMATIC SEMINAR
Alan Kraut, PhD, University Professor, Department of History, American University
"Healers and Foreign Bodies: the Role of Doctors and Nurses in the Assimilation of Immigrants and Refugees in the United States, 1890-1945"
Abstract: In eras of mass migration, such as the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, American physicians and nurses were called upon to care for many foreign-born patients whose diseases and definitions of therapy were often markedly different from those with which they were familiar. Often, these healers became cultural mediators and played significant roles in the process of integrating newcomers into American society and culture. This presentation treats one dimension of a much larger project on the role of the body in the negotiation between native and newcomer as the latter seek opportunity and inclusion in American life.
March 23
Rayshawn Ray, PhD, Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Maryland, College Park
"BLACK WOMAN NARRATIVE INTERRUPTED: Debunking Mainstream Narratives about Physical Activity and Weight"
Abstract:For three years, I conducted interviews, focus groups, ethnographic observations, and surveys to determine why Black women are more likely to be obese and less physically active than other groups. Drawing upon the intersectionality framework, I discuss how the interactive effect of race and gender can be costly for middle class Blacks in ways it is not for middle class Whites and the important role that primary care providers can play in ameliorating the dearth of physical activity in the U.S. I argue that being physically active is a privilege rooted in how race, place, gender, and body image converge differently on Black women's propensity to be physically active than other raced and gendered groups.
March 30 – THEMATIC SEMINAR
Kristin Turney, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of California, Irvine
"Beyond Incarceration: The Consequences of Criminal Justice Contact for Mental Health"
Abstract: In this paper, we use the stress process paradigm, along with nationally representative data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 (NLSY97), to examine the relationship between criminal justice contact—defined as arrest, conviction, and incarceration—and mental health. First, we find that arrest and conviction are more commonly experienced than incarceration and that, similar to incarceration, arrest and conviction are concentrated among race/ethnic minority and economically disadvantaged individuals. Second, we document that arrest, conviction, and incarceration have similarly deleterious consequences for mental health. Third, the association between criminal justice contact and mental health is concentrated among those residing in contextually disadvantaged areas during adolescence. Taken together, these results suggest that the consequences of criminal justice system contact for mental health have been vastly underestimated.
April 6
Ernesto Castaneda, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, American University
"Health Disparities within Urban Hispanic Subpopulations"
Abstract: This presentation will describe different health outcomes for Hispanic subpopulations in a Hispanic-majority border city. Health outcomes are compared across immigrant generation, length of residence for new migrants, cross border mobility, and housing status using original survey data.
April 13
Work in Progress
Michael Bader, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, American University
"Initial Results from the Inaugural DC Area Study (DCAS)"
Abstract: The pilot DCAS sampled D.C. area residents in two understudied types of neighborhoods (multiethnically integrated neighborhoods and Latino enclaves) and asked them about their health, neighborhood conditions, crime and organizations, and their thoughts on governance. Mike Bader will present the preliminary results from this pilot and plans for future research.
April 20 – THEMATIC SEMINAR
Work in Progress
Co-sponsored by the DC Center for AIDS Research, Social and Behavioral Sciences Core
Kirsten Stoebenau, PhD, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Center on Health, Risk and Society, American University
"An Exploratory Analysis of Change in the Meaning and Timing of Marriage in West Nile, Uganda"
Abstract: This talk will draw from qualitative data exploring marital practices for women and men across three generations in Northwest Uganda. The talk will consider how social change in marriage intersects with the development goal of ending child marriage, as well as discuss the implications of these changes for women's sexual and reproductive health.
April 27 – THEMATIC SEMINAR
Work in Progress
David R. Schaefer, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Human Evolution & Social Change, Arizona State University
"Networks and Health Behind Bars"
Abstract: This project investigates the social networks of prison inmates and their associations with several health outcomes. The talk will discuss (1) an ongoing study examining the complete network of a prison unit over time, and (2) a planned study of network dynamics and behavior change within a prison therapeutic community targeting inmates with substance use problems.
May 4 – THEMATIC SEMINAR
Work in Progress
Co-sponsored by the DC Center for AIDS Research, Social and Behavioral Sciences Core
Nicole Angotti, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, American University; Monica Biradavolu, PhD, Scholar in Residence, Department of Sociology, American University; Kim Blankenship, PhD, Professor, Department of Sociology, American University; Rachel Sullivan Robinson, PhD, Associate Professor, School of International Service and Affiliate Professor, Department of Sociology, American University; Gay Young, PhD, Professor, Department of Sociology, American University
"Collective Action to Address Health Challenges: The Case of HIV/AIDS"
Abstract: We hope to get feedback for a session being prepared for the August 2016 annual meetings of the American Sociological Association. The purpose of the ASA session is to discuss some of the conditions under which collective action can successfully address health, and the challenges of approaching health through collective action. Papers will focus on HIV/AIDS. The goal of this session will be to analyze how collective action has impacted the experience of, and response to, HIV/AIDS, primarily in Global South contexts. We will consider: the challenges of purposive efforts to foster collective action in the context of health interventions and the question of how varying levels of collective solidarity felt by members of populations affected by HIV, particularly female sex workers, influence HIV outcomes.
Justin Morgan Focuses on Health—For Everyone
Fighting HIV through Scientific Leadership
A new analysis by American University sociology professor Celine Marie Pascale finds that U.S. news media coverage of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in Japan largely minimized health risks to the public.


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Road crews to work on Route 5 in Springfield, Harborcreek
Route 5 in both the eastern and western portions of Erie County will be the site of road work this week, according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials.
A total of 16 road maintenance projects are slated for this week, weather permitting.
Paving work will start on Route 5 from Shomont Road to Townline Road in Harborcreek Township on Thursday. The work is expected to continue into Friday.
Crews will do shoulder cutting from Monday to Thursday on that roadway from the Ohio state line to Route 98 in Springfield Township and will do patching work Friday on the same stretch.
Patching is also scheduled for Route 6 in Corry, Route 89 in North East Township, Interstate 90 in Girard Township, Route 99 in McKean Township, Route 832 in Millcreek Township and Depot Street in Waterford.
PennDOT will do ditch work on Route 6 from the Crawford County line to the start of Route 6N in LeBoeuf Township starting Tuesday and ending Friday.
Shoulder cutting will be completed Friday on Route 20 in Springfield Township from the state line to Route 18.
Lake Pleasant Road in Greene Township will be the site of a pipe replacement between Arbuckle and Barton roads from Monday to Wednesday.
Shoulder stabilization work will be done in Venango and Amity townships this week. Work will start Monday on Arbuckle/Phillipsville Road between Lake Pleasant and Wildman roads and should be done Tuesday. Crews will work on Haskell Hill Road on Wednesday.
Plank Road in Wayne Township will be the site of ditch work Monday that will extend from the New York state line to the Warren County line.
Pipe replacement will affect Old State Road between Trask and Sedgewick roads in Waterford Township on Thursday and Friday.
SEAN McCRACKEN can be reached at 870-1714 or by e-mail. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/ETNmccracken.


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Classic Mall
In my first visit to Istanbul, I was taken to the bazaar - "this is the bazaar, let's enter, be careful not to get lost... let's go out... it's seen".
Things are better when you are on your own, when you may decide where and when to enter, have the pleasure of loosing yourself with time to check what you like, feel the place and its surroundings.
I had it this time, and got a better idea. There's not much difference between the bazaar and our malls in Sunday, only the exposed articles have a more eastern look.
Buying... well that's a different matter, you will have to bargain, but this time I was in REAL vacations - Fernanda was not there!
Time also to read that the bazaar has 4000 shops (or 1200), was built in the 15Th century and has 250 000 visitors a day (or 400 000 and me).
The shops are grouped by type of goods, and that forces competition and helps buyers, but also makes the images so repetitive, that a non-shopper as me may accelerate to exit.
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Expensive Tourist Trap
If you fall into the category of tourists who catalog attractions as must see,then you will definitely have the Grand Bazaar on your list of must see things.
To me it was no big deal.Because we had time I went.Due to my wife being a shopping addict we bought things there.But we found the same things in shops just 1 or 2 minutes outside the grand bazaar cheaper.
The shops on the street and aveues outside the Grand bazaar had fresh air,sunshine,and a much better atmosphere.The shop assistants were friendly without being pushy and having the "here comes another gullible tourist gleam"in their eyes as we saw in the Grand bazaar.Also the ventilation is not good,so smells stale,and gets hot.
Go and look just for fun,but buy elsewhere.It will be cheaper and a much more pleasant shopping experience.
don't buy gold in istanbul grand bazaar
I bough gold in istanbul but when i returned home i found out it was fake.
There are many gold shops in istanbul bazaar but it's all fake gold.
Unfortunately most tourists aren't aware of this and always pay a too high price.
If you want to buy real gold, go to a place where turkish people themself go, and not to a place where tourist go.
Go with a turkish person to gold shops outside the touristic area so that they won't sell you fake gold.
The turkish people are all playing with you and are only interested in your money.
The Grand Bazaar
I remember going here with my husband. It is the sort of place he loves and I hate. We were trying to look around when a belt seller attached himself to us. He quoted a price for his belt. We said no. He then offered us five belts for the price he had said. We said no. He then offered us 10 belts for the price he had said and so on. In the end when he was offering us a ridiculous twenty-five belts for his starting price, Peter said, "They are probably plastic anyway." At which point the belt seller lost his temper, produced a cigarette lighter from his pocket and placed its flame against each of the belts to show they would not melt. We still did not buy them; we really did not want any belts.
My husband finds high pressure sales tactics funny and gets into conversation with the salesmen. I just find them annoying and operate on the principle, hassle me and I won't buy from you even if I want what you are selling. I would have liked just to have a peaceful look around the Grand Bazaar, but that never seemed to happen.
One thing I did quite like about the salesmen was they pride themselves on their linguistic ability and try to sell their wares to you in the language they think you speak, so they will approach people in Turkish, English, French, German, Arabic etc.
The Grand Bazaar is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. It is made up of 61 covered streets and over 3,000 shops.
Construction of the Grand Bazaar started in 1455, shortly after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in the reign of Mehmet the Conqueror. Originally what is now the Grand Bazaar was several unconnected markets, but by the beginning of the 17th century these had joined together to form the Grand Bazaar. At several points throughout its history the Grand Bazaar has had to be restored or rebuilt following fires and earthquakes.
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An Istanbul Must See But Buy Elsewhere
You will either love the Grand Bazaar (Kapali Çarsi) or not. For as long as I can remember I have wanted to visit the Grand Bazaar. However, by the end of my trip to Istanbul, the Grand Bazaar would not even rank in my top ten Istanbul favorites. Of course, it is still a must see. Everyone knows the stats: one of the world's largest and oldest covered markets, 60+ maze-like streets with thousands of booth-like stalls selling everything from carpets to jeans.
Mehmet II established the Grand Bazaar in 1453. Over the years, it has been expanded, and restored after fires and earthquakes. Inside, the tiled arches were my favorite feature.
Although there are many entrance gates, the four main gates are: Oruculer Gate, Mahmut Pasa Gate, Nuruosmaniye Gate (by Nuruosmaniye Mosque, Cemberlitas tram stop), and Beyazit Gate (Beyazit tram stop). Inside you will find fountains, mosques, and many cafes if you need a break from shopping.
Haggling is the norm and for those of you(us) who don't enjoy it, I recommend shopping outside the bazaar. Prices quoted were at least 2 times, sometimes 3 times more than for the same item outside the bazaar. Although the bazaar is sectioned by type of merchandise you will be able to find trashy trinkets/souvenirs all over.
It is estimated that between 250,000 and 400,000 people jam the bazaar each day so get an early start. We were fortunate in that each time we stopped in at the Bazaar it was almost empty (unlike the very crowded Spice Bazaar).
My opinion might be in the minority, but I honestly thought the Grand Bazaar was uninspiring. It certainly was nothing like shopping at the Souks in Marrakesh, but more like shopping in a mall. But still, when you visit Istanbul, you HAVE to go to the Grand Bazaar!
Open Monday-Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Closed on Sundays
Be sure to pick up a map of the bazaar before exploring.
**Watch for pickpockets and bag-slashers.
Directions: Several entrances including: Tram stop: Beyazit, entrance at Beyazit. About 10-15 minute walk from Sultanahmet area (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia).
Website: http://www.grandbazaaristanbul.org/Grand_Bazaar_Istanbul.html
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Huge Souk
This covered market was built in 1461 and it can be considered a city inside the city. It's a huge labyrinth with 4000 shops.
I have no tip on how to wander in this huge bazar but: get lost. I am not a shopping person and infact I just took a turkish coffe, but wandering through the small streets and squares of the bazar is indeed an experience. It's also not known as the cheaper place in town, so, buying stuffs here is not such a good idea.
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The Grand Bazaar and the surrounding area proved itself with this ability to sink my spirits. Every time I approached the area I started to feel sad and depressed. I thought about it. It must be the people there. And the most I thought about it the most I realized how men there look unhappy, aggressive, dark (and obviously I am not talking about their skin). I tried to remember a moment of good humor, a smile, and I couldn't.
Additionally, the tourist hunting, the dirty streets, the mess, the compact crowd. I tried to walk around for three times and every time I felt the need to get out of there as soon as possible. Exactly the opposite effect I got from crossing the Bosphorus every time I felt the need of a boost in my spirits.
Grand Bazaar food
Our friend suggested sitting down in this small side passageway to have lunch at a small restaurant...what do I mean by small...well it has TWO tables where 8 people can sit....anyway, the lunch was enjoyable and our friend picked out a typical lunch meal for us. If you want to look for this restaurant, sorry that I forgot to take the name, but just show this photo of the owner, I am sure any of the shops in the Grand Bazaar will recognize him.
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Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, TR
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 4,000 shops which attract between 250,000 and half a million visitors daily.
The grand bazaar began construction in 1455 and opened in 1461. It is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Many of the stalls in the bazaar are grouped by the type of goods, with special areas for leather coats, gold jewelry and the like.
The bazaar contains two bedestens (domed masonry structures built for storage and safe keeping), the first of which was constructed between 1455 and 1461 by the order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. The bazaar was vastly enlarged in the 16th century, during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, and in 1894 underwent a major restoration following an earthquake.
Here you can see more photos of this amazing Bazaar on my "Travelogue" ... :
Grand Bazaar
Today, the grand bazaar houses two mosques, two hamams, four fountains, and multiple restaurants and cafes. The sprawling complex consists of 12 major buildings and has 22 doors.
A for sure must see area for the Istanbul visits, for shopping, dining and enjoying the day .. :)
Address: Beyazit Square, Old City, Istanbul.
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Centuries of shopping
It is only to be expected that the capital of the Empire would have a rather large marketplace or bazaar, and indeed the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul does not disappoint. This is a far cry from the chic, Europeanized storefronts of Istiklal Caddesi. The Grand Bazaar, also known as the Covered Bazaar, was first founded in the 1450s, as it performed an important function of accommodating the resumption of normal commercial activity following the Ottoman conquest of the city. It was constructed by the Ottomans and thus is entirely Ottoman in style and organization. While there have been various periods in which the market – actually two separate markets fused together – was devoted to various different types of merchandise, it is clear that the Grand Bazaar was always a hub for specific trades: textiles, leather goods, good, clothing, carpets, and luxury items. These were the preferred trades because of the difficulties in keeping the market lighted (it receives natural light through small windows only), increasing the cost of management of the space. The growth in the Empire and the relative attractiveness of Istanbul as an entrepôt for tradables meant that the market grew in importance and size over the 16th to 18th centuries, entrenching the merchants who were already present there. It fell on hard times in the 19th century, however, as the Empire waned and textile merchants in particular faced stiff competition from manufactured goods and European imports. It fell into real disrepair with the collapse of the Empire, and was only renovated and restored to its former glory in the middle of the 20th century. Today, the market still functions as a hub for its traditional traders, although much of the merchandise is cheap, lower-quality imports from China and East Asian countries. Nevertheless, it retains its initial air of exoticism, and is definitely worth a visit.
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Grand Bazaar = Grand Disappointment
I can't even begin to describe how let down I was by the Grand Bazar. Just about anybody that you talk to will describe it as one of the "highlights" of Istanbul and "an absolute must do". I couldn't disagree more.
The Grand Bazaar seems to be created solely for the purpose of taking money from tourists. It is not authentic and has none of that exotic, intriguing, mysterious feel that you would expect from one of the world's oldest markets. Rather, it is clean, proper, even fancy. Merchants pull every trick in the book to try to get you into buying something from them. Prices aren't just doubled or tripled from their real value, but are quadrupled, quintupled.. you get the point.
Maybe if I had went in with different expectations I would have appreciated it more. I was anticipating some wild, free wheeling outdoor market place like I have experienced in the Middle East and Africa - the Grand Bazaar has absolutely none of the qualities that made those markets so special.
Bring your Camera & Leave your Money in Wallet
The Grand Bazaar is exotic, colorful, vibrant, and a rip off.
DO Walk around and feel the city vibe.
DO bring your camera and take pictures of the colorful lamps, charming trinkets, and vibrant charms.
DO NOT Spend your money here. Even when you haggle, and think you're getting a bargain, you are not. (Go to Kadkoy for shopping or other stores outside of the Grand Bazaar where locals shop)
Do NOT Talk to store vendors. They are friendly, want to strike a conversation with you, willing to give you directions, tips, advice....just to lure you into their store for the "best" prices. Don't do it, unless you want to pay for trinkets (made in China),for triple the price. Why encourage these greedy vendors by spending your money there.
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Hi guys,
I would like to tell you how fantastic Bazar is. I have never seen anything like that. Truth is, that the local sellers are little bit rude, but if you donť mind it, it is very good experience. Go there and try it:)
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Knowing the Right Stores
The Grand Bazaar can be a bit overwhelming not only because of its size but also the adamancy of the shopkeepers. There are also a lot of options and sometimes I think it's useful for someone to tell you what the best stores are before you go there so you can head to those directly and not waste time with products that might not be of such great quality or at prices that are a ripoff (yes that happens too sometimes).
I've been living in Istanbul for a year and one of the most helpful guides that I turn to is a magazine called The Guide Istanbul. There are only a few publications in the city that are in English (including Timeout Magazine and the Hurriyet Daily News). But in terms of content the Guide is pretty helpful. They did a great article about the best stores in the Grand Bazaar and it's a nice break down of the worthy stores. One of my favorites is Sevan Bicakci who designs some of the most beautiful Ottoman inspired rings I have ever seen.
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Inside The Grand Bazaar - Kapalicarsisi
With approximately 6,000 shops and restaurants and 60 alleys in the Grand Bazaar it could take many years to gain full knowledge of the Grand Bazaar. The alleys criss cross, up and down hill, noise everywhere and always the possibility of being seperated from your friend or partner.
I said to my wife Istanbul had the Shopping Mall hundreds of years before Western Culture developed the idea.
We just walked and looked into the shops, our first purchase being a bag of beautiful Turkish Delight. Free samples are offered, but one taste was enough for us to purchase.
By our third visit 20 days after our first we had much more confidence. We even found a nice cafe for lunch, a feat in itself as people are waiting beside your table, wanting to grab it as soon as you leave.
The Grand Bazaar is a must see, however I believe we were 50 years late as the bazaar is now very much "upmarket" in many areas.
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Just another shopping centre in the guise of a market with the same old same old every 100m, very pushy bordering on offensive traders, no bargains to be had. I walked two corridors and by then had seen enough. The whole thing exemplified what a large part of Istanbul is about ie ripping the unwary off.
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