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What Can You Do With A Chainsaw

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:19:02 +0000

Amazing what you can do with a chainsaw

Residents of a market town have been left stumped by these mysterious tree carvings thought to have been created an anonymous Banksy-style guerrilla artist.

The astounding carvings have transformed regular trees into a dragon, a kingfisher and a ghostly figure.

The local civic society in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, said it is bemused over who came up with the eye-catching intricate designs, which are between 10 and 20 feet high.

'Magnificent': This intricate carving of a kingfisher plucking a fish out of a river made an impression on locals

They said they wanted to thank the elusive artist for creating a new tourist attraction for the area, which now goes alongside the popular Mother Shipton's Cave.

The carvings are thought to have appeared about two months ago, but no-one has ever seen the artist leaving their creative imprint on the tree trunks

After reading the article and comments it lead me to the website of the man that actually made these carvings. If you look his gallery on the website it show what a true talent this man has.

Having learnt the use of chainsaws and tree felling, I have learnt a lot about trees and types of wood etc.

I started carving, using my skills with the chainsaw, and my interest in art from my school years.........

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Guide To Different Languages

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:39:13 +0000

This leads to some links with information about different languages which I found very interesting.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/guide/languages.shtml

Dolphins Should Be Classed As Non Human Persons

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:39:22 +0000

Dolphins are so intelligent that they should be thought of as ‘non-human persons’ and given their own bill of rights, it is claimed.
A coalition of scientists, philosophers and animal welfare groups have come up with a declaration of dolphin rights which they hope will one day be enshrined in law.
This would stop them being kept in zoos and waterparks, and being attacked by fishermen.

http://www.dailymail...scientists.html

Amazing Student

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:58:33 +0000

This boy has just won a competition to see who could speak the most languages. Just amazing!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17107435

Bodybuilding / Sports Supplements Business?

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:38:49 +0000

Hello everyone,
I'm trying to find out what are the current requirements on importing supplements such as protein (powder), creatine (powder), amino acid (pills), vitamins (pills/ capsules) etc etc.

I'm currently in the UK, and wish to send over some stock as my relatives are finding it difficult to get a hold of products, and the ones they find seem to be very over-priced so I assumed there is a Market for the stuff if I can send to wholesalers.

I'm in the whole sports supplements industry over here so I know exactly what documents I require at this end to retail, ive even contacted logistics companies and identified what paperwork is required (sorted that also).

The problem ive encountered is my logistics company has made it clear "it's up to you to find out the restrictions/ paperwork/ permission for entering turkey, as their laws may not be the same as ours"

I've sent several emails to Turkish customs and government import sections with no reply. If anyone could give me a bit of info I'd appreciate it grately.

Thanks in advance.

A Dramatic Change To Law Regulating Bank Checks

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:15:24 +0000

Turks did not invent the check, but they did introduce the concept of the “post-dated check.” Under normal conditions, a check is simply a method of direct payment: You sign a check, which is an agreement stipulating that your bank will release the payment as soon as the check has been processed correctly and as long as there is money in the account to pay it...............

15 Year Old, Engaged Or Not?

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:30:28 +0000

15 year old comes from Turkish family, very very strict and traditional (not like my other Turkish students, a lot more strict).
After half term holiday she is now wearing a very pretty and very delicate gold ring. It is heart shaped with some white zirconias stones. She is wearing it on wedding ring finger BUT right hand not left hand.
Asked her is she bought the pretty ring in Turkey, became very defensive and seemingly very angry and said "don't know it was a present"..
I am her teacher and normally get on well with her, don't quite understand her aggressive reaction.
Could the ring be an engagement ring?
She is only 15....
Have I got anything to be worried about for her welfare?
Many thanks for the answer.

Property In Mersin

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:11:38 +0000

hi

my ex wife is turkish, and on the house deed it is only writing here name, but we have a bank loan in denmark on both our names. is there anyway i can be made as equel owner of the house if i go to turkish law court?

kindly regards

Leif

Cosmetics Stores In Ankara?

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:24:40 +0000

Hello everyone! I know there are two M.A.C Cosmetics stores listed on the maccosmetics.com webpage but has anyone ever been to them or seen one? I am curious to know about these stores as I am a makeup artist by trade and it would be VERY expensive for me to obtain the cosmetics outside of Turkiye.

Do you know of any other retailers of high end cosmetics? Please share your info with me! I would love to learn more about where to shop for my favorite items!

Thanks so much!

Melek

Divorce In Turkey

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:42:10 +0000

Hello Members,

I am new to Turkish Central Forum and here is my story:

I met an amazing Turkish man 5 years ago in Turkey. I am English.
We have been living together in Turkey for the past 4 years now and I have been travelling back to England every few months to visit family and friends.

We would now like to get married but the problem is he was married before to an English lady and he needs to divorce in Turkey as they got married in Turkey and have only divorced in UK. (marriage was also regisitered in UK)

He has been in touch with the English lady and asked for A Power Of Attorney becuase his lawyer in Istanbul advised him this is what he needs but she refuses and now the lawyer is at the moment processing a RECOGNITION OF A FOREIGN DIVORCE through the Turkish court. The lawyer explained to us it means that the ex gets sent out papers asking her to appear in court in Turkey and if she does not appear then they get sent out again and again then after so many times the judge in Turkey makes a decision and it should be over. Problem is we do not know how long this will take. The Lawyer is unable to give us an answer. Has anyone been in the same situation or do they know anyone else who has and how long it took?

I would like to get married Christmas 2012 and I hope it will be over before then. From what the lawyer has said the first set of papers were sent to England in December 2011. There has been no response.

I am currently in the UK visiting my mother for her birthday and will return to Turkey in April.

Thank you very much for reading my story.