let me know.

as far as i know.

i miss you.

what upset the colonists about a tax such as the 1765 stamp act was that it was imposed on them without their consent. their assemblies could not vote on the tax, and they had no representatives in parliament "no taxation without representation" became their rallying cry.

a large minority, known as patriots, formed the sons of liberty and the daughters of liberty. these organizations asked colonial merchants not to trade with the british, and the daughters of liberty boycotted british goods.

a stamp act congress with delegates from nine colonies met in new york in october 1765. it sent a petition urging parliament to repeal the tax. one delegate stated what many were feeling: "there ought to be no new englanders, no new yorkers ... but all of us americans." parliament repealed the stamp tax but immediately passed a declaratory act, which said that only parliament had the authority to make laws for the colonies.

in 1902, a coal miners' strike threatened the nation's supply of heating fuel. roosevelt invited the mine owners and union officials to the white house, but the owners refused to negotiate. furious, the president got them to back down, and the strike was settled, with the miners receiving a pay raise and a nine-hour work day, down from 12 hours.

in his bid for reelection in 1904, roosevelt said that in brokering the settlement he had tried for a "square deal"—a fair result-for both sides. the square deal became his motto for the rest of his career. roosevelt won a landslide election to become president in his own right in 1904.

greatest snack on earth.

(see: metu)
a pioneering university in turkey.

"i opened the book, picking a passage at random, and came across a tale about alexander the great. the emperor, as the story went, received as a gift some wondrous glass dishes. he liked the gifts very much, but smashed them all nonetheless. "why? are they not beautiful?" he was asked. "precisely because of that," he answered. "they are so beautiful that it would be hard for me to lose them. and with time they would break, one by one. and i would be sorrier than i am now."

the tale was naive but it still astonished me. its lesson was bitter: one should renounce everything he might ever begin to love, because loss and disappointment are inevitable. we must renounce love in order not to lose it. we must destroy our love so that it will not be destroyed by others. we must renounce every attachment, because of the possibility of regret. this thought is cruelly hopeless. we cannot destroy everything we love; there will always be the possibility that others will destroy it for us."

(see: god complex)

racism is the belief that certain races are superior to others, and that the superior races are entitled to dominate and oppress the inferior ones. racism is often based on the idea that certain physical characteristics, such as skin color or facial features, determine a person's worth and capabilities. racism can manifest itself in many ways, including discrimination, prejudice, violence, and oppression. it is a pervasive problem that has been present throughout history and continues to affect people around the world today.

while the actions and behaviors associated with racism can be harmful and destructive, they do not necessarily indicate a mental health condition. racism is a complex social and cultural issue that is rooted in historical and systemic inequalities and power imbalances. it is important to address and combat racism through education, awareness, and social and political action.

this is an argument that is based on insufficient evidence, resulting in a conclusion that is not supported by the available information. for example, "i met one rude person from france, so all french people must be rude."

this is an argument that relies on the credibility or expertise of a person or organization to support a claim, without providing any evidence to back it up. for example, "the ceo of a major pharmaceutical company says that their new drug is completely safe, so it must be true."

the napoleonic code, officially known as the "code civil des français," is a comprehensive body of civil law instituted under napoleon bonaparte in 1804. this legal code was one of the most significant influences on the practice of law in the modern world, embodying a systematic approach to civil law that contrasted sharply with the feudal laws that had been common in european countries.

the napoleonic code laid the groundwork for legal systems in many parts of the world, largely due to its coherent structure and the revolutionary principles it endorsed. the code abolished feudal privileges and established the principles of civil liberty, equality before the law, and the secular character of the state. it emphasized the protection of private property, simplified the legal system, and made laws clearer and more accessible, allowing citizens to understand their rights and obligations easily.

key aspects of the napoleonic code include:

property rights: the code established that property rights could be freely bought, sold, and bequeathed, a significant shift from the inheritance laws of feudal times.

family law: it set down rules for marriage, divorce, and the rights of children, including the equal division of assets.

contract law: the code outlined how contracts should be formed and enforced, emphasizing the importance of mutual consent and obligations.

civil rights: it codified civil rights in a manner that applied uniformly to all citizens, thereby standardizing legal processes across france.

the napoleonic code has had a profound influence on the development of civil law jurisdictions worldwide, serving as a model for countries across europe, latin america, the middle east, and parts of africa. its adoption marked a fundamental break from the inconsistent and complicated legal customs that had previously prevailed in france, making a significant step toward the rationalization and democratization of the law. this set of laws is considered a monumental achievement in the history of legal systems and continues to be studied and revered in the field of comparative law.

the hawk tuah girl.
(see: hawk tuah)

istanbul mayor ekrem imamoglu, a leading opposition figure from the republican people's party (chp), has emerged as a symbol of resistance in turkey's evolving political scene. renowned for his reformist approach and strong connection with urban voters, he gained national prominence after winning istanbul's mayoralty in 2019 under contentious circumstances. his recent detention on charges of corruption and terrorism has triggered widespread protests, heightened economic uncertainty, and renewed debates over democratic freedoms in turkey. the incident is seen as a critical juncture in a long standing power struggle between the government and its critics.

timeline of key events

march 18, 2025
istanbul university annuls imamoglu's degree amid allegations of irregularities, a decision that jeopardizes his eligibility to run for president.

march 19, 2025
turkish police surround his residence in istanbul early in the morning. despite sending a message of resolve on social media, declaring that he would not give up, imamoglu is detained along with over 100 others on charges including corruption, extortion, and alleged ties to terrorism.

march 23, 2025
he is formally arrested on corruption charges and transferred to marmara prison. authorities accuse him of leading a criminal organization connected to municipal contracts and by extension influencing ties with designated terrorist groups.

march 24, 2025
mass protests erupt nationwide in response to his arrest. the government enforces restrictions on public gatherings and social media, while economic indicators show a sharp downturn amid rising political uncertainty. international voices call for upholding democratic processes, underscoring the broader impact of these events.