December 31, 2013
December 21, 2013
December 07, 2013
Στην αρχαία Αιτωλοακαρνανία
Δύο είναι οι βασικοί άξονες όπου η Αιτωλοακαρνανία μπορεί και οφείλει να στηρίξει κάθε αναπτυξιακή της προσπάθεια: Το φυσικό περιβάλλον και ο πολιτισμός. Δύο είναι και οι χαρακτηρισμοί του νομού μας: Μοναδικό υπαίθριο αρχαιολογικό μουσείο και μνημείο της φύσης. Πολιτισμός και περιβάλλον δεν πρέπει να αντιμετωπίζονται ως διαφορετικές έννοιες, αποκομμένη η μια απ’ την άλλη. Είναι τόσο αλληλένδετες όσο ακριβώς και η ανθρώπινη δημιουργία ανά τους αιώνες στο συγκεκριμένο περιβάλλον.
Και είναι συνυφασμένες με σκέψη και ενέργεια, με κάθε αιτία και κάθε αποτέλεσμα δράσης των ανθρώπων του σήμερα, του χθες και του αύριο. Η δημιουργία, συνεπώς, ενιαίων δικτύων πολιτισμικών διαδρομών και φυσικού περιβάλλοντος, είναι ίσως το όχημα μετάβασης σ’ αυτό που η Αιτωλοακαρνανία πραγματικά είναι… στη σχετικότητα του χρόνου που γίνεται χρόνος μυθικός, αλλά και του χώρου.
December 01, 2013
4 Dead in Metro-North Train Derailment in the Bronx
Published: December 1, 2013
At least four people were killed after a Metro-North Railroad train derailed Sunday morning in the Bronx along the Hudson River, officials said.
A total of 67 people were injured, including 11 critically, a New York Fire Department spokesman, Jim Long, said.
The derailment occurred when several cars of a train headed south from Poughkeepsie, N.Y., left the tracks about 7:20 a.m. near the Spuyten Duyvil station under the Henry Hudson Bridge on the Hudson Line, according to a Metropolitan Transportation Authority spokesman, Aaron Donovan.
At a news conference, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said the operator of the train was among the people injured and was being treated. The families of the four victims had not yet been notified as of midmorning, he said.
“It’s obviously a very tragic situation,” Mr. Cuomo said.
Three of the four people who were killed were thrown from the train during the derailment, fire officials said.
Any curve in the tracks would have speed restrictions, officials said. They said that investigators would examine the track, the equipment, the signal system and the operator.
Joel Zaritsky had just fallen asleep in the fourth car of the train when the train started to roll over and landed almost on its side, he said.
November 21, 2013
The World Trade Center Ship, From Stern to Stem
A. Michael Pappalardo/AKRFWarren Riess of the Darling Marine Center of the University of Maine and his wife, Kathleen, inspecting the bow of the 18th-century sailing vessel found at the World Trade Center site.
After finding the stern of an 18th-century sailing vessel in landfill where the new World Trade Center is being constructed, what could be better? Finding the bow — or at least enough to gain a clearer picture of the length of the vessel and how it was constructed; all of which might help solve the mystery of what it was doing anchored off Lower Manhattan in the first place.
The most intriguing theory now in circulation is that the vessel may have been used around the time of the Revolutionary War as a troop carrier of some sort. “That ties in really neatly with the British military button found between the frames,” said Warren Riess of the Darling Marine Center at the University of Maine.
Archaeologists unearthed the boat in July 2010, west of and perpendicular to Washington Street, between Liberty and Cedar Streets, where the waters of the Hudson once reached. It was immediately evident that the sunken hull had long ago been sundered by underground excavation. The remaining wood was so deteriorated that archaeologists couldn’t even tell at first whether they were looking at the fore portion or the aft.
After finding the stern of an 18th-century sailing vessel in landfill where the new World Trade Center is being constructed, what could be better? Finding the bow — or at least enough to gain a clearer picture of the length of the vessel and how it was constructed; all of which might help solve the mystery of what it was doing anchored off Lower Manhattan in the first place.
The most intriguing theory now in circulation is that the vessel may have been used around the time of the Revolutionary War as a troop carrier of some sort. “That ties in really neatly with the British military button found between the frames,” said Warren Riess of the Darling Marine Center at the University of Maine.
Archaeologists unearthed the boat in July 2010, west of and perpendicular to Washington Street, between Liberty and Cedar Streets, where the waters of the Hudson once reached. It was immediately evident that the sunken hull had long ago been sundered by underground excavation. The remaining wood was so deteriorated that archaeologists couldn’t even tell at first whether they were looking at the fore portion or the aft.
November 19, 2013
Η Ελλάδα πάει στο Μουντιάλ.Μπράβο Εθνικη Ελλαδος! Μας έκανες υπερήφανους!
Η Ελλάδα είναι στο Παγκόσμιο Κύπελλο της Βραζιλίας!
Η ομάδα του Φερνάντο Σάντος, πανηγυρίζει την πρόκριση στα γήπεδα του Ρίο, αφού έφυγε με το 1-1 από το Βουκουρέστι και σε συνδυασμό του 3-1 του Φαλήρου, πέταξε εκτός τους Ρουμάνους.
Ο Κώστας Μήτρογλου (23’), «χτύπησε» και πάλι, μετά από τρομερή ασίστ του Καραγκούνη, όμως ένα απίστευτο αυτογκόλ (55’), από… συνδυασμό των Τοροσίδη και Χολέμπας, στέρησε από τους διεθνείς μας να φύγουν με τη νίκη και από τη Ρουμανία.
Πιστός στο ραντεβού με τα αντίπαλα δίχτυα ο Μήτρογλου, εξαιρετικός ο αρχηγός Καραγκούνης, κορυφαίος όλων ο Χολέμπας, ο οποίος πραγματοποίησε την καλύτερη εμφάνισή του με τη φανέλα της Εθνικής.
November 08, 2013
Parthenon, an Icon of Global Citizenship
Created over 2000 years ago, by the same people that introduced the concept of Democracy to humanity, the Parthenon immediately became an icon of global citizenship. Its influence continues in modern times as we see attempts to replicate its stature in famous buildings around the world. The temple of Athena has become a symbol of Eternal Perfection arising out of the marriage of Aesthetics and Science.
The second International Colloquy “Parthenon, an Icon of Global Citizenhsip” will take place at the University of Sydney on 15 to 17th November. Participate to an open discussion about the current significance of the Parthenon as an Icon of Global Citizenship.
October 25, 2013
October 11, 2013
October 09, 2013
Finally, the new $100 bill hits the streets
The government accomplished at least one thing Tuesday: It released a new $100 bill!
Okay, so maybe it has taken Uncle Sam more than three years to debut the new Benjamins. And maybe the printing got messed up twice, leaving some bills with blank spots and others with reportedly too much ink. (Those had to be destroyed.)
But the new $100 bill is here, with fancy new security features, such as an image of the Liberty Bell that appears in an inkwell and a 3D blue motion strip down the center.
Here are some more interesting facts about our favorite greenback:
■About $900 billion worth of $100 bills is in circulation, and about half to two-thirds of it is held overseas. The Federal Reserve is overseeing the introduction of the new bill and targeting much of its messaging to foreign countries. Judging from the list of languages that the Fed’s marketing materials are translated into, major holders of hundreds include Azerbaijan, Russia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Korea.
Okay, so maybe it has taken Uncle Sam more than three years to debut the new Benjamins. And maybe the printing got messed up twice, leaving some bills with blank spots and others with reportedly too much ink. (Those had to be destroyed.)
But the new $100 bill is here, with fancy new security features, such as an image of the Liberty Bell that appears in an inkwell and a 3D blue motion strip down the center.
Here are some more interesting facts about our favorite greenback:
■About $900 billion worth of $100 bills is in circulation, and about half to two-thirds of it is held overseas. The Federal Reserve is overseeing the introduction of the new bill and targeting much of its messaging to foreign countries. Judging from the list of languages that the Fed’s marketing materials are translated into, major holders of hundreds include Azerbaijan, Russia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Korea.
October 04, 2013
September 13, 2013
September 10, 2013
August 29, 2013
Typhoon jets sent to Cyprus to guard against possible Syrian retaliation
RAF confirms fighters' presence is 'precautionary measure' against any potential attacks on bases if intervention is agreed
Nick Hopkins
theguardian.com,
Nick Hopkins
theguardian.com,
RAF Typhoons, like the ones that will be on standby in Cyprus.
Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images
The UK is sending six of the RAF's Typhoon fast jets to Cyprus to defend the strategically important bases on the island from potential retaliatory attacks from the regime of Bashar al-Assad.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed the fighters were flying to the Mediterranean on Thursday morning, ahead of any possible militaryaction against Syria in the coming days.
The MoD stressed the jets were not being sent to conduct potential ground-attack missions against Assad's regime, but were there as a "precautionary measure".
The UK has two sovereign base areas on the former British colony – at Akrotiri and Dhekelia. The aircraft will be based at the airport in Akrotiri, which has been a key staging post for military flights to and from Afghanistan.
The UK is sending six of the RAF's Typhoon fast jets to Cyprus to defend the strategically important bases on the island from potential retaliatory attacks from the regime of Bashar al-Assad.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed the fighters were flying to the Mediterranean on Thursday morning, ahead of any possible militaryaction against Syria in the coming days.
The MoD stressed the jets were not being sent to conduct potential ground-attack missions against Assad's regime, but were there as a "precautionary measure".
The UK has two sovereign base areas on the former British colony – at Akrotiri and Dhekelia. The aircraft will be based at the airport in Akrotiri, which has been a key staging post for military flights to and from Afghanistan.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Friends Island Hop in Greece
By Joanna Varikos
“Sex and the City” star Sarah Jessica Parker is taking a tour of the Greek islands on a luxury yacht with her husband, Matthew Broderick, and a few friends, including Academy Award winning actor Jeremy Irons.
The 48-year-old actress took a dip in the water last week near Kefalonia as Broderick snapped some photos. Known for her keen fashion sense, Parker sported a pretty blue one-piece swimsuit that showed off her figure. Later in the evening, the couple enjoyed a meal aboard the yacht with Jeremy Irons, his wife, Sinead Cusack, and a group of friends.
“Sex and the City” star Sarah Jessica Parker is taking a tour of the Greek islands on a luxury yacht with her husband, Matthew Broderick, and a few friends, including Academy Award winning actor Jeremy Irons.The 48-year-old actress took a dip in the water last week near Kefalonia as Broderick snapped some photos. Known for her keen fashion sense, Parker sported a pretty blue one-piece swimsuit that showed off her figure. Later in the evening, the couple enjoyed a meal aboard the yacht with Jeremy Irons, his wife, Sinead Cusack, and a group of friends.
August 07, 2013
NY Schools Ask for Greek Yogurt Bids
Within the framework of a pilot program for the 2013-14 school year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been seeking bidders to supply Greek yogurt for the National School Lunch Program in New York as well as in three other states.
Schools in Arizona, Idaho and Tennessee will also take part in the same program, which seems to be open to Greek yogurt suppliers anywhere in the country.
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., stated, “I am proud to see this pilot plan reach this final step, because it’s great for New York yogurt and the dairy industry, and it’s beneficial for the health of our kids.”
According to Schumer’s announcement in January, he successfully petitioned the USDA to experiment with the use of Greek — or strained — yogurt, which is richer in protein than regular yogurt which is already consumed at schools. The USDA is asking vendors to bid on supplying 4-ounce and 32-ounce containers.
Two of the four states, New York and Idaho, are major Greek yogurt producers. New York is home to Greek yogurt processing plants operated by Chobani, Fage, Alpina, Muller, Quaker and others. Moreover, Idaho is home to the world’s largest Greek yogurt processing plant, which was opened by Chobani last December.
According to Schumer, if the pilot program is financially beneficial, it could be expanded nationwide.
Want Greek Yogurt With That Starbucks?
Starbucks, the coffee giant, has teamed with Paris-based Danone, a French food-products multinational corporation, in order to develop Greek-style yogurt that will be launched in the U.S. coffee chain stores by spring 2015.
According to the Chicago Tribune, the parfait, to be known as Evolution Fresh, a Danone inspiration, will also be distributed through Danone’s grocery channels next spring. The company is aiming at expanding internationally.
The Greek yogurt craze has evolved into a multi-billion industry, led by Chobani, an upstate New York company with a plant in Johnstown.
This very concept of Starbucks, aims at health-conscious eaters. Starbucks’ Schultz has acknowledged a desire to bring compelling, healthy food products to grocery stores.
“With a fast-growing but still low penetration of the yogurt category, the U.S. remains a key growth opportunity for Danone,” Danone CEO, Franck Riboud said.
http://usa.greekreporter.com/2013/07/24/want-greek-yogurt-with-that-starbucks/
August 06, 2013
More Tourists Cruise to Corfu
According to recently published estimates, more than 100,000 tourists went on a cruise to Corfu in July. A significant rise in tourist mobility in Corfu has been recorded this summer, particularly in the cruise sector.
In July 2013, the number of cruise ships that docked at the Port of Corfu amounted to 73 and carried 106,665 passengers, compared to 65 cruise ships with 86, 724 passengers that arrived at the Ionian island the same month last year. That means there was a rise of 23 percent in the number of visitors (by 19,942 more) and 12.3 percent in the number of cruise ships (eight more).
According to an announcement made by the Port of Corfu, based on scheduled arrivals, more than 100,000 visitors are expected in August and September.
Corfu, Greece, Port of Corfu
New York Today: Cold Wave
By ANDY NEWMAN
Jabin Botsford/The New York TimesNo sweat: with the pleasant temperatures, it’s a good day to enjoy a nap outside.
Updated, 6:58 a.m. | Technically, there is no meteorological definition of a cold snap, but New York Today is hereby declaring one.
Monday, with a peak of 78 degrees, was the seventh straight day with a high temperature below normal.
Tuesday (82 degrees), Wednesday (82) and Thursday (83) are expected tocontinue the trend.
Tonight it’s supposed to hit 66 degrees. (Turn off the air-conditioner.)
We are on track for 10 days in a row – and 15 out of the last 16 – of abnormal coolness. The expected high this time of year is 84.
Jabin Botsford/The New York TimesNo sweat: with the pleasant temperatures, it’s a good day to enjoy a nap outside.
Updated, 6:58 a.m. | Technically, there is no meteorological definition of a cold snap, but New York Today is hereby declaring one.
Monday, with a peak of 78 degrees, was the seventh straight day with a high temperature below normal.
Tuesday (82 degrees), Wednesday (82) and Thursday (83) are expected tocontinue the trend.
Tonight it’s supposed to hit 66 degrees. (Turn off the air-conditioner.)
We are on track for 10 days in a row – and 15 out of the last 16 – of abnormal coolness. The expected high this time of year is 84.
August 05, 2013
July 23, 2013
Ten hurt as NY plane's wheel fails
LaGuardia general manager Thomas Bosco says there was no warning that the landing gear was faulty
Ten people were left with minor injuries after a plane's nose wheel collapsed when it landed at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials say.
Six of the casualties were taken to hospital after Southwest Airlines Flight 345 skidded off the runway, said airport general manager Tom Bosco.
Emergency vehicles surrounded the Boeing 737 from Nashville, which had 143 passengers and six crew on board.
The airport was shut temporarily, but later opened.
In an evening news conference, Mr Bosco said the plane's front wheel collapsed when it landed on runway four at 17:40 (21:40 GMT) on Monday.
July 22, 2013
Marte Deborah Dalelv gets pardon in Dubai after getting 16-months in jail for alleged rape
‘I am very, very happy,’ the 24-year-old says. Dalelv lengthy sentence last week for having sex outside marriage, despite claims she was raped by co-worker, outraged people around the world.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MONDAY, JULY 22, 2013, 6:50 AM
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Marte Deborah Dalelv, 24, was pardoned after being sentenced to 16 months in jail last week for having sex outside of marriage. Dalelv claims her co-worker raped her, and was charged after reporting the incident to police.
July 18, 2013
Jeremy Irons Comes to Athens
By Christina Flora
Τhe famous British actor, Jeremy Irons, is going to visit Athens once again to attend the promotion of the film, Night Train to Lisbon.
The 65-year-old actor will be in Athens between 18 and 21 September, invited by Hollywood Entertainment, which has the rights to exploit the film in Greece and will attend the official screening.
Night Train to Lisbon, is about the sudden trip of a Swiss professor who in a moment of inspiration decides to take the train and cross Europe to unravel the mystery of the book of a Portuguese writer.
The author arrives in Portugal, where he slowly discovers great secrets of the dark period of the dictatorship, the action of a resistance group and a forbidden love triangle between two men and a woman.
The screenplay involving many actors holding small roles is based on the best seller of the award winning Swiss author, Pascal Mercier, with the same title.
The book is considered as one of the most successful German novels and it has been translated into 15 languages and sold in over 30 countries.
July 16, 2013
July 15, 2013
Greek Yogurt, by the Tangy Tub or Bucket
Adda Petsilas, 5, with a customer at Kesso Foods, her family’s yogurt shop in East Elmhurst, Queens. More Photos »
By LEAH KOENIG
Published: July 10, 2013
When Fotini Kessissoglou opened Kesso Foods, a pint-size Greek yogurt factory and shop in East Elmhurst, Queens, in 1986, she had no way of knowing that her country’s ultrathick, strained staple would someday become an American obsession.
Today, Greek yogurt rules the supermarket dairy case. It’s also big business in New York State, where Chobani and Fage, two of the country’s leading brands, have their main production plants. But 27 years ago, Ms. Kessissoglou, a new immigrant from Athens, just craved one of her favorite foods from back home. “She simply could not find any good yogurt here,” her daughter, Vea Kessissoglou, said recently.
July 10, 2013
Lego Acropolis
Having conquered the Lego Colosseum, the Nicholson Museum have engaged master builder Ryan McNaught (Australia’s only registered Lego builder) to recreate the 5th Century BC Acropolis of Athens, alongside the later Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a large stone amphitheatre built in 161AD. McNaught's creations will be the centrepiece of this exhibition, which also features ancient Greek archaeological artefacts from the Nicholson Museum’s collection, including sculpture, pottery, and photographs of the Acropolis from the 1890s. There's also (of course) a designated Lego construction site, for budding builders.
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