Ablak Holdings, LLC Acquires Sincerely Yogurt Chain

Image Ablak Holdings, LLC, the Pittsburgh-based holding company that specializes in the acquisition, operation and growth of franchise businesses today announced that it has acquired the assets and franchisor rights of Pittsburgh-based Sincerely Yogurt®. Founded in 2009 by a man determined to bring a healthy, fun and community-focused alternative to traditional frozen desserts, the self-serve healthy yogurt franchise has 23 locations including PNC Park and Mexico. With uniquely low start-up and operating costs and proven profitability, Ablak Holdings CEO Varol Ablak envisions growing the franchise regionally, nationally and internationally.

TCA 2014 Annual Report Released

Image Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) 2014 annual report released. The report highlights TCA's many programs, projects, and grants in 2014. TCA Chairman Dr. Yalcin Ayasli stated on the occasion, "Since its founding in 2007, TCA has worked to make a meaningful contribution to advancing the role of civil society and strengthening relations between the United States and Turkey. 2014 was a year of important milestones for TCA. Some of the year's highlights include that the TCA Study Tour Grants and Study Abroad Scholarship programs provided the opportunity for 98 American university students to study in Turkey. The TCA Washington Summer Internship Program brought 15 young Turkish Americans to work in Washington, DC for congressional offices and non-governmental organizations.

Nobel Winner Says Education Priority for Turkey On Return Home

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Co-winner of the 2015 Nobel Prize in chemistry, Turkish-American professor Aziz Sancar (L) meets with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the presidential palace in Ankara, on December 15, 2015 (AFP Photo/Yasin Bulbul)
Ankara (AFP) - The US-based Turkish-American scientist who won the 2015 Nobel Chemistry Prize said education, in particular for women, was the top priority for Turkey as he made a rare visit home to meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Aziz Sancar is only the second Turk to have won a Nobel prize, after novelist Orhan Pamuk who won the Nobel for literature in 2006, and was accorded a warm welcome from Erdogan at his controversial new presidential palace on the outskirts of Ankara.

2015's Best & Worst Cities for Singles

Image With more than half of all adults in the U.S. being single during one of the most family-oriented times of the year, the personal finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2015’s Best & Worst Cities for Singles. Some singles are closer to a happily ever after than they think, but it depends on where they live. To identify the cities in which singles have the highest chance of finding a significant other, WalletHub’s analysts compared the 150 most populated U.S. cities across 25 key metrics.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Announces the Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Atrium Redesigned

Image As part of a multimillion-dollar redesign, Jazz at Lincoln Center announces its exciting public gathering space, the Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Atrium, in recognition of their philanthropic and visionary contributions. The new Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Atrium is a striking and elegant public space set against a backdrop of sweeping views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. The Atrium features state of the art technological amenities including exceptional acoustics for public presentations and community events.

Turkish Scientist Aziz Sancar Receives Nobel Prize for DNA Repair Study

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Aziz Sancar and Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf
Turkish professor Aziz Sancar was crowned his scientific achievements with a Nobel Prize on Thursday which was awarded to him, Swedish scientist Tomas Lindahl and American scientist Paul Modrich by Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf for their studies on the repair of damaged DNA by cells in the body. "Their work made a decisive contribution to the understanding of how the living cell functions and provided knowledge about the molecular causes of several hereditary diseases and mechanism behind both cancer development and ageing," the Nobel jury said.

TRJet Positioned to Become the Next OEM at the Epicenter of Aviation Industry Growth

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The 32-passenger 328 series aircraft are targeted to fill an acute market gap for commercial aviation. The first flight is anticipated for 2019.
ANKARA (Dec. 1, 2015) — Global passenger air traffic is projected to double over the next 15 years with an unprecedented 6.6 billion travelers anticipated by 2030, according to a report from the latest bi-annual meeting  of the Global Aerospace Summit (2014). Positioned to meet this increase in passenger air travel is TRJet, a new entrant into the global aviation market, and the industry’s next Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). While global passenger traffic overall grew 5 percent from 2008 to 2013, traffic between the Middle East and Asia grew 41 percent, and air travel between the Middle East and Europe saw 33.8 percent growth, according to the report’s authors Strategy&.

Turkish Couple Runs The Largest Christmas Gifts Store in New York

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Fatih Hidirligil with his son.
‘Tis the season to be jolly—year-round! By building a strong organization, tying it to the community and hiring those that personify holiday spirit, Christmas in [Your City] is delivering a lot of cheery sales. This Christmas tale begins in 2002, when Fatih and Neslihan Hidirligil were but 22 and 21 years old, respectively. “It was challenging to be that young and in business. People don’t think you are going to be successful,” says Fatih, co-owner of Christmas in [Your City], headquartered in New York City, NY. Fatih and Neslihan opened their first store, a 700-square-foot one, in the Broadway Mall in Hicksville, NY. Handmade table décor, imported from abroad, lined the shelves. Due to customer request, “little by little, we started to carry holiday ornaments,” Fatih says.

TURKOFAMERICA Selects 40 Influential Turkish-Americans Under 40 Years Old

Image TURKOFAMERICA Magazine will select 40 Turkish-American under 40 years old. The 40 Under 40 is a measure of power and influence. The 40 Under 40 draws a team of TURKOFAMERICA reporters, writers, editors and advisors. Each person picks an industry or area of focus, then they go hunting: talking to experts, digging up documents, interviewing key sources. Please click the link  send us your candidates.
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