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Movie: Toll Booth

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Toll Booth (2010)

Place: Melwood Screening Room, Melwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Movie Time: 2:30 PM on 5/12/2012, 9:30 PM on 5/18/2012
Toll booth worker Kenan is a “robot” according to his coworkers and at home, his aging father ridicules his every action. Mentally drained from the monotony and criticism, Kenan starts to lose his connections to reality. With the perfect blend of beauty, self-deprecation and intelligence, Toll Booth, tells the story of an automated man about to explode.

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Vibrant Pittsburgh

Vibrant Pittsburgh is excited to announce our partnership with OppsPlace, an online diversity portal. Through this relationship, Vibrant Pittsburgh is leveraging OppsPlace platform to spread the word nationally that “Pittsburgh employers are hiring.”

Together with Vibrant Pittsburgh's monthly Jobs Bulletin, OppsPlace will help you to connect with local companies interested in diverse talent and take advantage of the opportunities that are growing in the Pittsburgh region.

You are also welcomed at the 38th annual convention of the National Society of Black Engineers to be held March 28 - April 1, in Pittsburgh.

Visit us often by using Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and www.vibrantpittsburgh.org. Below are some of the opportunities available in Pittsburgh Region and more can be found at ImaginePittsburgh.com.

2012 Summer Internship Program

The Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its 2012 Washington Summer Internship Program. Since its inception in 2007, 78 Turkish Americans have been placed in internships with prestigious Congressional offices and non-profit organizations. This program provides an opportunity for Turkish American students to live and work in Washington D.C., learn about the American political process, and explore career opportunities in the realms of policy and public affairs. Designed to enhance Turkish American participation in political life and to cultivate the future generation of Turkish American leaders, the program lasts up to 10 weeks between June-August 2012. Interns will be provided an opportunity to work in congressional offices and select Turkish American non-governmental organizations. A monthly stipend will be provided by TCA.

Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students, in addition to recent graduates of Social Science-related majors are eligible to apply for this program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Visa holders are welcome to apply but can only be considered for unpaid internships with Turkish American non-profits.

Applications must be submitted no later than February 17, 2012, 5pm EST via email to Beril Unver at bunver@tc-america.org.

Completed application packets must contain:

Completed Application Form
Resume
2 Passport Size Photographs
Completed Short Essays (note: essay prompts can be found on application form)

Opportunity at MONDO ITALIANO

MONDO ITALIANO is currently looking for 2 Turkish/English professionals that are interesting in working part-time on a 4-5 week project. Exact length of the project might vary based on the project at hand. The nature of the job: Tele-prospecting in the hospitality industry (for a very well-known hotel chain).

Work can be done from home as you will be calling Turkey during their afternoon business hours/early morning US. This position is also open to people already located in Turkey.

Please send resume to: mondoitaliano@earthlink.net ASAP. Phone or in-person interviews will be conducted no later than this FRIDAY. Expected shifts: 10-15hrs per week (consultant can set his/her own schedule as long as it coincides with some working hours in Turkey)

The ideal candidate would be detail oriented, experienced in the selling process, is able to convey a friendly and professional demeanor on the phone, and is reliable. The following outlines the other requirements for this position.

BACKGROUND:

Excellent telephone skills
Computer literate (software and training provided)
Understanding of the Sales Process (we will provide training)
Ability to meet reasonable deadlines
Ability to check emails daily (Monday – Friday)
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS:
- Computer with Microsoft Word 2003 or above and
- On-line with E-mail.
Have a work environment that is quiet with no background noises evident to ensure the perception of a business is maintained.

KARS, MERKEZ ÇAKMAK ATATÜRK İLKÖĞRETİM OKULU’

KARS, MERKEZ ÇAKMAK ATATÜRK İLKÖĞRETİM OKULU’ na yaptigimiz yardim yerine ulasti ve ihtiyaci olan cocuklarimiza dagitildi. Ekte bu konu ile ilgili resimleri bulabilirsiniz. Bu okula yardim konusunda duyarlilik gostererek yardimlarini esirgemeyen asagidaki kisi ve ailelere cok tesekkur ediyoruz. Ayrica esyalari kutulara yerlestirme ve UPS’e tasima isinde bana yardim eden ve zaman ayiran Sayin Islam Karadag ve Ali Budak ’a ayrica tesekkur ediyorum.

Yasemin - Deniz Karacay, Omurtag Ailesi, Tunador Ailesi, Oguz Ailesi, Akisoglu Ailesi, Erdem Ailesi, Budak Ailesi, Soran Ailesi, Karadag Ailesi, Kaynar Ailesi, Ablak Ailesi, Razi Lamberton, Umut Ozbek, Ahmet Sahin Oz, Meltem Welch, Fidan Genc.

Chatham University Global Focus Program:

Turkey, Armenia and Principles
of international Dispute Resolution

On February 23, 2011, an academic panel was held in Pittsburgh by Chatham University’s Global Focus Conference, in Welker Room, James Laughlin Music Center, on the Turkish-Armenian conflict with a view towards resolving it according to principles of International dispute resolution.

There were four panelists:

Dr. Ercan Karakoc, Turkish historian and Chatham Fulbright Scholar in Residence
Ergun Kirlikovali, president-elect of the Washington DC based nonprofit umbrella organization, Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA)
Dr. Samuel Calian, a scholar of Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox beliefs and traditions
Ronald H. Linden, Professor of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburg Turkish American Association (www.PTAA.org) was one of the sponsors of this academic panel and Dr. Atilla Soran, the chairman of the board of PTAA, was in attendance, along with many from the Turkish American community in greater Pittsburgh area.

Chatham University, home to almost 2,300 undergraduate and graduate students, is a private, selective, fully accredited, nonsectarian institution, consisting of three distinct Colleges: Chatham College for Women, offering baccalaureate degrees to women only; College for Graduate Studies, offering master's and doctoral degrees and teacher certification to both women and men; and College for Continuing and Professional Studies, offering undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education online to both women and men.

PTAA Executive Committee for 2011 - 2012

President: Dr. Atilla Soran
Vice President: Ali Budak
Treasurer: Ersem Karadag
Secretary: Oznur Erdem
Executive Member: Varol Ablak

Click here to see the full commuttee list

Istanbul in Martha Stewart’s Eyes

Martha tours Istanbul, with stops at the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the Spice Market, and ancient houses of worship. Read more at The Istanbul Show - Martha Stewart Television.

Martha views the stunning rock formations of Goreme National Park on a scenic horseback ride and visit to the Open-Air Museum. Read more at Touring Goreme National Park - Martha Stewart Television.

On the road (and the sea) in Turkey ...

Another beautiful day in Turkey! After breakfast, we boarded our air-conditioned van for a 2-hr excursion which ended at the site of the Temple of Apollo (Artemis’ twin). What a magnificent sight! I am truly unable to describe the amazing architecture seen at this site. The intricate details in the columns of this open-air temple were exquisite. There were the remains of carvings of Artemis, Apollo, Leto (mom) and Zeus (dad). Even Medusa appeared to be having a “good-hair” day, with her snakes intact. ...

Click here to read more at Chatham University's "A President's Blog"