Female Saudi Reporter Lashed for Sex Talk Oct 25, 2009
Isn't it written in one of the Pauline Epistles: "there is no man or woman, slave or free, Jew or Greek...." In other words, in the Church ALL are beleivers. by Hosheen October 24, 2009 8:52 PM EDT. (CBS News)
Earthquake shakes southern Greece Oct 24, 2009
This is the most seismic part of the Mediterranean basin and Greeks are used to buildings swaying, but this this quake was so powerful, it sent thousands of people running into the streets, reports the BBC's Malcolm Brabant in Athens ... 5 magnitude, was registered off the coast of the Greek island of Cephalonia. (Yahoo News -- Greece)
Alexander the Great: not first at Alexandria? Oct 24, 2009
Whether the early settlement was Greek, Egyptian or affiliated with some other culture isn't known. Nor can scientists say exactly how big the settlement might have been. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Theater Move to Post Office Irks Irish Oct 23, 2009
When the Irish government proposed this month that the Abbey Company should move to the GPO, a large classical building in Greek revival style on O Connell Street that is still a working post office, it seemed a logical answer to the theater s long-drawn-out search for new premises. The proposal has the support of several of Ireland s leading cultural figures, including playwright Brian Friel, former artistic director of the Abbey Patrick Mason and artistic director of the rival Gate Theater... (Newsmax)
McFadden exhibit mixes and matches perfectly Oct 22, 2009
McFadden took her inspiration from Greek sculptors depictions of pleated robes and drapery. This exhibit begins at the dawn of Western civilization, referencing the closest thing to a 20th-century American goddess, and flies giddily around the world, through time and across cultures. (Boston Globe)
Uncovering sunken Greek civilisation Oct 21, 2009
An international team, given special permission to dive by the Greek government, has found artefacts on the sea bed dating back 5,000 years ... " One of the most important discoveries has been what is believed to be a large rectangular great hall, known as a "Megaron", from the early Bronze Age period. 'Rare find'They have also found more than 9,000sq m of new buildings, including a pillar crypt, which could be the first example ever discovered on the Greek mainland. The Hellenic Ministry of... (BBC News -- Europe)
BGLO Special Report: Dangerous Hazing Has Not Stopped Oct 20, 2009
Dangerous Hazing Has Not Stopped in Black Greek Letter Organizations ... IMDb Dangerous Hazing Has Not Stopped in Black Greek Letter Organizations The question is not if, but when another kid will be injured or killed trying to join one of our groups ... In Part 2 of a special 3-part series on Black Greek Letter Organization hazing, on why dangerous underground pledging still exists, and if the BGLOs are effectual when it comes to dealing with the root causes. (Slate)
Bulletin Board Oct 20, 2009
ITALIAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL ORGANIZATION. Of the South Shore; An Italian culture group that fosters a greater awareness about the Italian Culture based on the South Shore will hold their monthly meeting Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. at Grove Manor, Grove St. This month s meeting will present a lecture on Pre-Renaissance Italy exploring the Greek rule and Roman Empire influence. This is one of a series of presentations that will be offered during the course of the year on the history, government, culture and... (Braintree Forum, MA)
Special Report: Underground Pledging vs. Membership Intake Process Oct 20, 2009
Pledging Black Greek Letter Organizations: Did You Cross the Burning Sands ... Is that why some black Greeks continue to create their own dangerous, illegal process ... Spike Lee's School Daze Pledging Black Greek Letter Organizations: Did You Cross the Burning Sands. (Slate)
Mo Rocca: Once Outcasts, Nerds Now Rule Oct 19, 2009
I am not geek, I am Greek. There is a difference. (CBS News)
For author of ‘Not Now, Voyager,’ there’s no place like home Oct 18, 2009
Waking abruptly in the darkness of a Greek hotel room where the lights aren t working, she vows, If I outlive this darkness I ll never leave home again. She quotes Camus: There is no pleasure in traveling, and I look upon it more as an occasion for spiritual testing. (Boston Globe)
Art.view: A fair price Oct 18, 2009
The work was bought by Dimitris Daskalopoulos, a Greek collector, for over $1m. Mr Daskalopoulos already owns three small but exquisite works by Mr Hammons, which Londoners hope will be exhibited at the Whitechapel Gallery when his collection is shown there in 2010. (The Economist)
Handing Out The Hardware Oct 17, 2009
569, with 29 home runs and 115 RBIs, adding to the legend of the Greek God of Walks. Not only did he post strong offensive numbers, he played excellent defense at first and third base (filling in when Mike Lowell went down) and was a constant presence in the Red Soxs lineup when several of his teammates were on the disabled list. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
World's Oldest Submerged Town Dates Back 5,000 Years Oct 17, 2009
These remarkable findings have been made public by the Greek government after the start of a five year collaborative project involving the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and The University of Nottingham ... They have also found over 150 metres of new buildings including what could be the first example of a pillar crypt ever discovered on the Greek mainland. (Science Daily)
White House Requests Removal of Religious Symbol Oct 16, 2009
Actually, AMDG means "ad majorem dei gloriam" which translates as "for the greater glory of God." The phrase "ad majorem dei gloriam inque hominum salutem" means "for the greater glory of God and the salvation of humanity." And despite the same acronym, IHS does not stand for "inque hominum salutem." IHS is an abbreviation for Jesus Christ based on the Greek translation. Frank Apr 17 2009 at 2:19 p.m.. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Learning again Oct 16, 2009
We left Jacapo with his head deep in books on Greek mythology. Learning was never boring, or a chore, for this ambitious, bright teenager. (BBC News -- Europe)
Historic, urban setting attracts students Oct 15, 2009
Many students are also attracted to the Greek letter organizations located on the College Avenue campus, Matsuda said. The strong connection between the campus and the city is going to become even stronger in the coming years, as the Gateway project and the College Avenue Greening project take effect. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
The road to Moroccan fare in Bangsar Oct 12, 2009
As the warm ambience embraces diners to sit back and relax, Moroccan cuisine influenced by French, Spanish, Middle Eastern, Greek, Cyprus, Berber, Moorish, Mediterranean and African styles of cooking is worth anticipating. The amalgamation of sweet and spicy flavours of raisins, dates, prunes and honey combined with spices, harissa, saffron, coriander, cumin and marjoram to name a few, is truly enjoyable in stewed tender meat, poultry and fish dishes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Editorial: Leader's efforts require backing Oct 9, 2009
We hope that's the case because greek life is a highly visible social institution and has the opportunity right now to set an example, and they should take advantage of it. Of course, such a responsibility can't rest solely on the shoulders of the IFC. University Park Undergraduate Association President Gavin Keirans wrote in an e-mail that it will take a joint effort to bring change, adding that "it needs to be a collective approach," so the students, administration and entire borough will be... (Daily Collegian, PA)
Angelos' Greek gift: Orioles owner's donation makes heroes exhibition free to public Oct 9, 2009
BALTIMORE In January, Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos signed Nick Markakis to a contract worth 56 million, ensuring right field would be manned by a player with Greek heritage for the next six years. It would not be the last time Angelos signed a check for a Greek endeavor this year ... In this case, Walters director Gary Vikan said Angelos was more than willing to donate an unspecified sum to make sure Baltimoreans could see an exhibit depicting just how vital heroes were to ancient Greek... (Carroll County Times, MD)
• Reclaiming tradition Oct 8, 2009
The museum that houses them, a former medieval castle built in the 13th century, has built a large international collection of antiques since it was founded in 1825, including Greek and Egyptian items. The museum considered the Alaska masks and Pinart's study of them a part of France's intellectual history. (Juneau Empire)
Tapping tapas Oct 6, 2009
Their food tasted rubbish and, naturally, they didn't survive," he says. One model of Spanish dining in Melbourne that has not gone through the local filter is found at Nuevo37 and Sotano, the Spanish restaurant and bar at Melbourne's new Hilton Hotel on the banks of the Yarra. The recipes are those of executive chef, the Michelin-starred Ramon Freixa, who is based at the Freixa Tradicio restaurant in Barcelona but visits four times a year. Sotano bar is beautiful, modern and typical of the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Vampires, Vulcans and Villains Descend Upon the Greek Theatre for Spike TV's 4th Annual 'SCREAM' Oct 6, 2009
Vampires, Vulcans and Villains Descend Upon the Greek Theatre for Spike TV's 4th Annual 'SCREAM ... NEW YORK, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- As twilight descends upon The Greek Theatre, Spike TV presents "SCREAM 2009," an evening where galaxies collide and genres unite for the ultimate celebration of all things sci-fi, fantasy, horror and comic book. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Golf cart floats cruised the quad Friday Oct 6, 2009
Eleven of the 20 groups were led by Greek organizations, but a variety of groups participated ... "We have had strong Greek spirit, but there seems to be a disconnect on school spirit," Emily Shaw of Chi Omega said ... "It's cool that the Greek organizations are getting involved in school spirit.". (University News, MO)
Oasis at risk Oct 6, 2009
It fills the turquoise bathing pools in Siwa; one of them, "the spring of Juba", is so old it was mentioned by the Greek historian Herodotus who lived in the 5th Century BC.. The whole industry of well drilling is now very active in the oasis, to feed our greed and appetite for more. (BBC News -- Africa)
Greek Socialist leader oversees party's return to power Oct 5, 2009
The son and grandson of Greek prime ministers, Papandreou was seen by critics as a pale shadow of his dynamic and charismatic father, Andreas Papandreou, who founded the Panhellenic Socialist Movement party, or PASOK, and led it with an iron fist to three election victories from 1981-1993 ... Greek was a second language to Papandreou and he has often been criticized for not being sufficiently Greek ... In January 2004, then socialist Prime Minister Costas Simitis, facing certain defeat at the... (Florida Today)
IFC looks to ensure change Oct 5, 2009
"The Greek community is a large part of this effort, and can really be the pioneers of change at Penn State. The culture of excess is not uncommon at universities nationwide, that being said if we truly wanted to make an impact on our local level, we could.". Sims wrote that everyone can play a part in finding a solution to the drinking culture at Penn State. (Daily Collegian, PA)
How Maurice Sendak made the world safe for monsters Oct 4, 2009
They recall the hybridized monsters of the Ancient Greek world, complicated in appearance and lineage, who harassed the heroes of myth and bedeviled contemporary taxonomists. For example, the Chimera, a fire-breathing cross between a goat, a snake, and a lion, was said to be the daughter of Typhon (a winged giant with a dragon s tail) and Echidna (a woman with the body of a serpent) as well as the sister of Cerberus, a three-headed dog. (Boston Globe)
A town's love of Indian artifacts backfires Oct 4, 2009
Authorities refuse to comment directly on the investigation, code-named "Cerberus Action" after the multi-headed dog in Greek mythology that guards the underworld. But court documents describe a 2 1/2-year sting in which undercover informant Ted Gardiner, wearing wires and taking photographs, ingratiated himself into the network, spending more than $335,000 on Anasazi pottery, ceremonial masks, a buffalo headdress, jewelry and sandals associated with ancient burials. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
NYC's famed Four Seasons restaurant gets new chef Oct 2, 2009
Peruvian rice, steaming Greek falafels, satay dripping with peanut sauce, doughy Salvadoran pupusas, slippery Thai noodles. In much of the world, they are just on-the-go eats for the masses. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Understanding the politics of information security Oct 2, 2009
As the Greek statesman Pericles once said, "Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you." It'll track you down, smack you around and show you what the real world is all about. Know it and understand it so you can play along. (SearchWindows2000.com)
Come rain or shine Oct 1, 2009
Ralston said: "It's exciting to see smaller organizations participate in homecoming it bring a new energy to the activities. Homecoming is for all students on campus not just greeks." ... However, this year a non greek organization stepped for the first time. (The University Echo, TN)
Will the Manhattan Project Always Exist? by Sam Kean, 3 Quarks Daily Oct 1, 2009
But without much science the Greeks did calculate the circumference of the earth; the Chinese did invent paper, gunpowder, and the printing press eons before Europeans; the Polynesians did navigate thousands of miles of open ocean on tiny barks; and the Egyptians (among many others) did log as much about the movement and appearance of stars and planets as astronomers know today ... Even Plato barely survived historys guillotinethroughout medieval times, Plato was unknown in the West,... (Harper's Magazine)
City Beat (96) Oct 1, 2009
Includes multicultural artifacts, native dress, a display on the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, performances, lectures and activities relating to Cleveland s diverse cultural communities, from Jewish to Irish, Indian, Greek and more. Community outdoor succah raising kicks off exhibit tonight (Wed. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
HSBC bids farewell to dollar supremacy... Sep 25, 2009
" If there is, then goodness will prevail. If not, then we are all doomed to eternal damnation, dollar or no dollar. America is God's champion. Her mission is to protect freedom and liberty for everyone, not just Americans. Those misusing her power and resources will pay a hefty price when the Spirit World opens its doors and the multitudes there come down here to set things right. Keep in mind, the physical earth only has 6.5 billion people, but the Spirit World has well over hundreds of... (The Drudge Report)
* Migration puts the world in world music Sep 25, 2009
Also from Marseilles is Sam Karpienia, who brings together rebetiko (a kind of Greek urban folk), flamenco and Provencal musical traditions. Kol Oud Tof draws on the musical traditions of Israel, Morocco and memories of the Arab expansion into the Iberian peninsula to create its own unique sound, while Habib Koite from Mali is noted for a pan-Malian musical sound. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Iron Man tours Augusta Sep 24, 2009
If nachos or the rightfully famous burritos aren't your speed, check out the cafe-style fare at Casa Blanca Cafe, 936 Broad St.; the comfort food sandwiches and entrees at Blue Sky Kitchen, 990 Broad St.; or a big slice of pie at one of these places: Pizza Joint, 1245 Broad St.; the Mellow Mushroom, 1167 Broad St.; or historic Luigi's, 590 Broad St., which also features Greek and Italian entrees. For a more upscale dining experience, Iron Man likes La Maison, 404 Telair St.; Crum's on Central,... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Are we losing our religion? Sep 23, 2009
For many communities such as the post-war Greek migrants church has been an important part of preserving the home culture in a new country, including language and history. But non-mainstream denominations and religions, once in Australia, tend to adopt the same restrained profile. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Pasteli recipe Sep 23, 2009
It s a Greek tradition to give small wrapped pieces of pasteli at baptisms ... Adapted from A Taste of the Aegean: Greek Cooking and Culture. (Boston Globe)
Celebrating Greek culture in Watkinsville Sep 23, 2009
12th annual Athens-Oconee Greek Festival When: 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday Where: St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church, 3761 Mars Hill Road, Watkinsville Cost: $3 general, $1 for seniors and students with identification Call: (706) 540-0454. The organizers of the 12th annual Athens-Oconee Greek Festival are taking several calculated risks this year ... The celebration of all things Greek generally has been held during the spring, but this year the festival has taken a step into... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Baby Boy Names of Ancient Cultures Sep 22, 2009
Greeks Hebrews Germans Celts and Italians Have Culture-Bound Names ... Greek, Hebrew, German, Celtic, and Italian roots appear in many names ... Greeks also gave male monikers that reflected holiness, or high position in society. (Suite101.com)
'South Pacific' sails into town Sep 20, 2009
"We have very few texts that are national stories, like the Greek plays, which have our legends and myths in them. And this is one of 'em," Sher, 49, says on the phone from Lincoln Center Theater, where he's the resident director. He was flying out to San Francisco a few days later to rehearse the cast of the national touring company of "South Pacific," which premiered Friday night at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
A season that honours an inspirational figure Sep 16, 2009
"Halcyon is not strictly a narrative, but is based on the [Greek] myth," McAllister says. Harbour's new work will be flanked by revivals of At the Edge of Night and Molto Vivace, by the AB's resident choreographer, Stephen Baynes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Our door should always be open Sep 16, 2009
So no Frank Lowy, no Smorgons, no Gustav Nossal, no Judy Cassab, no Frank Knopfelmacher, no Harry Seidler, no Anthony LaPaglia, no Paul Mercurio, no George Miller (yes, Greek), no Mary Kostakidis, no Christos Tsiolkas. Imagine had the apostles of social cohesion and immigrant limitation and reduction got their way. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Palin, DeMint should take lessons from this guy Sep 16, 2009
They clearly spent a lot of time in Greek gyms. mike. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Tuesday TV: The Wire Sep 15, 2009
This week we're in the second part of the cycle, although it may be selling the episode short to say it's not serious which it is, if you stop to consider the issue of horny Greek girls on the rampage while on holiday in Australia ... It's played for laughs as Artemis (Sophia Katos) shocks her boofhead host with her not-nice-girl ways but it's a fairly lame exposition of the cliches of Greek culture. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Vince Aletti: Sally Mann’s nude studies, at Gagosian gallery. Sep 14, 2009
Appearing in fragments, he s as magnificent as shards of Greek statuary, and all the more heroic for his vulnerability. PHOTOGRAPH: SALLY MANN, GOD S WHIP (2005)/COURTESY GAGOSIAN GALLERY Share. (New Yorker)
Ancient Mythology and Views of Crea... Sep 14, 2009
The word myth is derived from the Greek mythos, meaning word or story. Furthermore, according to David Leeming, author of The World of Myth, while in its explanatory or etiological aspect, a myth is a "form of history, philosophy, theology, or science," it is also "an 'old wives tale, meaning a generally accepted belief that is unsubstantiated by fact. Consequently, a myth is simply a narrative or chronicle that explains, in metaphorical terms, the beliefs of a people about events, both current... (Suite101.com)
The call of the bagpipes Sep 14, 2009
Then something from my year 12 history-loving days caught my eye - the Ancient History unit Greek and Roman Myth. After four weeks in this new subject, I am extremely pleased by my decision to make things a little easier for myself. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Easy Southern Stuffed Bell Peppers ... Sep 12, 2009
A Cajun Fusion Dish with a Greek Twist ... This delicious recipe for Southern Stuffed Bell Peppers was developed by marrying a favorite old family recipe for Cajun style stuffed bell peppers with another favorite recipe for Dolmas (Greek stuffed grape leaves) ... To serve, arrange the Greek Styled Southern Stuffed Bell Peppers on a platter and drizzle them with the remaining lemon juice and olive oil. (Suite101.com)
On the calendar in Somerville: Sept. 10-16 Sep 12, 2009
GREEK DANCING Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dormition of the Greek Orthodox Church, 29 Central Square ... NEW LIVES IN A NEW LAND: THE GREEK COMMUNITY AND 1896-1918: THE WORLD OF GEORGE NEW MOMS AND BABIES DROP-IN GROUP Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m., Havurat Shalom, 113 College Ave., Somerville. (Somerville Journal, MA)
The dark side of multiculturalism Sep 12, 2009
Seems Aussies are known as "Skips" among some young buckos of Greek extraction. Or "bloody Skips," according to a Greek woman sitting next to me at dinner the other night ... But they see themselves as some sort of Greek splinter group even though -- who knows. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
* World News Quick Take Sep 10, 2009
Gunmen kidnap Greek man. Gunmen kidnapped a Greek man who has lived in northern Pakistan since 1995. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Candy Brothers in Monaco Making Millions of Pounds in London Housing Slump Sep 10, 2009
Their English father got to the office by 5:30 a.m., Chris says, while their Greek Cypriot mother, Patricia, stayed at home. Help From Grandma. (Bloomberg)
WU leaders work to address reports of noisy students through 'Good Neighbor' program Sep 9, 2009
Josh Walehwa, associate director of Residential Life, e-mailed members of Student Union (SU), various Greek organizations, class council leaders, the North Side Association and various University officials, inviting them to a brainstorming session. More 15 students representing various student organizations attended to learn about the issue and devise strategies to address the complaints. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Alum Harold Ramis to speak on campus Sep 9, 2009
Whether they are fighting the Greek fraternity system, the rich campers, the pretentious golf club members or the Army, nearly all of Ramis protagonists are outcasts or misfits. But, unlike many people in this position, they arent marginalized by society; instead, they take the role upon themselves and embrace it. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
How to: stay healthy during flu season Sep 9, 2009
College can be a very stressful time, whether it's because you're a freshman leaving home, a senior trying to graduate or just someone trying to balance school, work, a relationship, Greek life and a dog. Whatever the reason, find a way to reduce stress and relax. (University News, MO)
Greek Column Capital Stolen At Ancient Olympia Sep 7, 2009
(AP) Greece's Culture Ministry says a column capital has been stolen from the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, one of the country's most important. The ministry says the capital, part of a 6th century Byzantine church on the grounds of the guarded site, was found to be missing just before midnight Saturday. (CBS News -- World)
Motown turns 50, but the party's far from over Sep 5, 2009
FILE - In this June 15, 1981 file photo, Smokey Robinson, left, is joined by Berry Gordy at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo, file) ~ADVERTISEMENET~ Motown turns 50, but the party's far from over By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER and JEFF KAROUB On Jan. 12, 1959, Elvis Presley was in the Army. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Art of the long view Sep 5, 2009
Greek mythology fitted easily into the gothic landscape around Cradle Mountain National Park, with the Acropolis, Narcissus Bay and the Labyrinth ... She has read the Greeks and Jung and Joseph Campbell and appreciates what they tell us about our shared humanity. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Infotainment Sep 3, 2009
With an iPhone, Zeus could have saved time to call on lightning from the heavens - so says California-based sculptor Adam Reeder, who seeks to merge classical Greek iconography with 21st century gadgets. Art is what we use to talk about our time, said the 33-year-old artist, whose unabashed aim is. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
How to: Get the most out of UMKC Sep 1, 2009
From Greek Life to the Activities and Programming Council, Institute for Leadership and Service and UNews, this campus has it all. Other organizations include Mercury Association (the communications club), LGBT and Student Government Association. (University News, MO)
Contradictions within English Bible versions Sep 1, 2009
One of the complaints leveled against the King James Bible by modern translation efforts is that it is not always consistent in translating the same Greek word into English ... The words record in verse 7 and witness in verse 8 come from the same Greek word; anyone with a Strong s Concordance can tell you this ... Take for instance the New King James Bible: Since the King James translates that Greek word twice as many times as witness than it does as record, the New King James consistently... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Florida standards for teaching the subject Aug 30, 2009
Examples are African, Asian, Oceanic, European, the Americas, Middle Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman. Trace the growth of major sub-Saharan African kingdoms and empires. (The Palm Beach Post)
In fractured Lebanon, starting reconciliation at a young age Aug 29, 2009
As for the Christians, "the Maronites have no particular love for anybody and, in turn, are disliked by all." The Greek Orthodox "cannot endure" the Greek Catholics, and "all despise the Jews." ... One of them, in Akkar Province in north Lebanon, is a private Greek Orthodox establishment with priests as teachers. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
