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Armenian “genocide” vote riles Turks

Dick Taffe — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:12:16 +0000

The Turkish government says there’ll be negative diplomatic consequences for the Obama administration if the U.S. Congress approves a committee-passed resolution labeling as “genocide” the World War I-era killing of Armenians by Turks. History Professor Simon Payaslian, chair of Modern Armenian History and Literature who teaches a course on the genocide, says the resolution’s significance goes beyond the accurate labeling of an historical event.

“This should also be seen as a healthy injection of moral principles into U.S. foreign policy — a much needed antidote to the growing world perception that the United States no longer represents the democratic ideals, values, and principles that it once did.”

Contact Simon Payaslian, 617-353-8313, payas@bu.edu

A Thanksgiving Series from Professor Joan Salge Blake:

Jennifer McDonald — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:00:29 +0000

Tip #4: Trim the alcohol.

A glass of wine can be enjoyable with dinner, but let’s face it: Alcohol adds more calories to your Turkey Day feast. On top of that, spirits can weaken your willpower, especially when consumed on an empty stomach.

Save the first toast for when the turkey is served and sip four ounces instead of the usual five or six ounces. Use a smaller wine glass to help you stay on track.

A Thanksgiving Series from Professor Joan Salge Blake:

Jennifer McDonald — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:00:30 +0000

Tip #3: Trim the amount of food you eat.

We stuff ourselves silly on Thanksgiving because we’re afraid we’ll have to wait another 12 months before we can indulge in the whole turkey thing again.

Try to remember that this is America. If you want a turkey with stuffing and apple pie a la mode in July, it’s yours for the asking. In fact, if we all got in the habit of repeating this meal a few times throughout the year, it probably wouldn’t have that “Last Supper” appeal to it.

Challenge yourself to eat at least 25 percent less this year, and the calories and fat won’t be so astronomical. Consider serving your Turkey Day on smaller plates. This is the easiest way to consume 25 percent less without much of an effort.

Check back tomorrow for Tip #4.

A Thanksgiving Series from Nutrition Professor Joan Salge Blake:

Jennifer McDonald — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:51:33 +0000

Between now and Thanksgiving, Registered Dietitian and healthy eating expert Joan Salge Blake will be offering tips to trim turkey day weight.

Tip # 1: Carve out an earlier time to eat.

When Thanksgiving dinner is served at 2 or 3 p.m., we tend to skip lunch in an attempt to make room for a few extra dinner calories. Has this ever really worked? Not in my house. By the time dinner finally rolls around, the smell of roasting turkey has permeated every pore of my skin, and I am transformed into an uncontrollable eating machine. To avoid this, have a light lunch to help you keep to more civilized portions. Or better yet, move up the start of dinner to high noon on the East Coast, that’s immediately after Santa brings up the rear of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Check back tomorrow for Tip #2.

EU, Turkey sign gas pipeline deal

Dick Taffe — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:31:22 +0000

Aimed at cutting Europe’s reliance on energy from Russia, Turkey and five European Union nations today signed a landmark agreement to run a gas pipeline from the Caspian Sea area to Europe via Turkey. Energy risk-management expert Mark T. Williams, who teaches finance in the School of Management, can discuss what this could mean for global energy trade.

Contact Mark T. Williams, 617-358-2789, williams@bu.edu