Economy Hasn't Hurt Local Toy Show Nov 17, 2008
A judge set a trial date for the Greece police sergeant accused of crashing his car into another on Route 390 in June while allegedly under the influence of alcohol and cocaine ... At Paetec Park, Aquinas squared off against Greece Athena and unbeaten Victor met Canandaigua in high school football highlights this week ... In Class A, Greece Athena hosted fifth seed McQuaid and Batavia squared off against Notre Dame in a Class D semi-final. (R News)
The movie magician Nov 3, 2008
Swept aside were the dusty maps of Ancient Greece and Macedonia, the thick volumes on Moroccan interiors and Turkish trade routes. Now, Luhrmann surrounded himself with every Australian film ever made, every Australian historical book , discovering and rediscovering his culture and homeland: To have all this Australiana in this place in Paris threw into relief just how far away we (Australians) are, and how unique we are, and how powerful it is to live on the edge of the world, in a really... (The Australian)
* COMMUNITY COMPASS: Pigeon Post Oct 28, 2008
He was famous for his authentic spanakopita and New York cheesecake, for his sense of humor and for always encouraging people to travel to Greece or try a cruise. He is survived by his partner of 23 years, Gino Lin. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Torture complaint filed against British agent Oct 6, 2008
A Greek lawyer said yesterday he had filed a criminal complaint against nine intelligence agents, including a Briton, for the alleged detention and torture of Pakistani immigrants in Greece after the July 7 London bombings ... Twenty-eight Pakistanis claim they were abducted from their homes in Greece and interrogated by Greeks and apparently native English-speakers ... Sep 4 2007: Villagers in Livadaki are living in tents after fires destroyed their homes on Peloponnese, Greece. (Yahoo News -- Greece)
What's new in Atlanta restaurants Oct 5, 2008
Concentrics old Piebar space has a new name, Eros World Tapas Bar, and concept from restaurateurs Nikita Nik PanagoPoulos of Fishmonger fame and George Karameros, who owned several restaurants in Greece ... Small plates from Italy, Spain, India, Britain, Greece, Japan and Jamaica from paella to prawns in peri peri sauce are highlights of chef Rafael Mendoza s menu. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Best Bets for Sept. 4-10 Sep 4, 2008
China, France and Greece are among the nations expected to be represented. First Saturday takes place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 6 throughout Downtown Frederick. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Save money on U.S., international travel Jul 26, 2008
Departing out of Trieste, Italy, on Sept. 21, the Costa Classica features Italian-style cruising for seven nights in the Eastern Mediterranean (including Greece and Croatia), starting at $699 per person (a 59 percent savings). Even a traditional transatlantic crossing aboard the luxurious Queen Mary 2 can be found for as little as $1,295 per person in mid-October. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Antiques for modern lifestyles Jul 8, 2008
My coffee table is a trunk hand-carved in Greece as the wedding chest for a beloved granddaughter more than 100 years ago. Its front is decorated with stylized cedar trees, and its four sides and lid all are solid slabs, hewn from a walnut tree that must have been nearly three feet thick. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Rustic, lush home lures Floridians to Big Canoe Apr 23, 2008
The two guest bedrooms house family antiques including a wool area rug made by Helen Russo's great-grandmother when she was a young girl in Greece. "I like antiques and they blend in well ... with the rustic theme," she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Concern voiced over drop in overseas visitors to the U.S. Mar 6, 2008
"People are quick to say it's U. S. policy throughout the world, Iraq and so on. All our research shows it's down to three things: the difficulty, real or perceived, of getting a visa; the perception of how you'll be treated when you arrive, the hassles, the length of time it takes; and the biggest factor is that there are other options for travelers in the rest of the world: The United States, unlike every other developed country, is not spending money to welcome people. The U.K. spends $60... (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jan 6, 2008
Greece hit by strong earthquake ... Greece hit by strong earthquake. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
New mantra for the wealthy in 2008: downsizing Dec 22, 2007
In the end it's all about quality dinner conversation, and a rare trip aboard the space station will always outshine stories of another yachting trip to Greece. CONSUMER UPDATE. (AZCentral -- Business)
John Felopulos, founding partner in Boston law firm Dec 19, 2007
Mr. Felopulos also was a member of the Court of International Trade and worked on commercial transactions with clients in Iran, Greece, and South Korea. He was a trustee with the Kahlil Gibran Educational Fund and the Nicholas and Anna Marcopoulos Charitable Foundation. (Boston Globe)
New faces in old places Nov 14, 2007
Bourgidu, who was born in Athens, Greece, has recently plied his trade in Seattle (The Asteroid Cafe). His latest stop was as the executive chef at Portland s high-profile Italian restaurant Genoa. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
* WORLD NEWS: QUICK TAKE Nov 1, 2007
GREECE Saucy thieves grab cash Two thieves armed only with ketchup ambushed a supermarket employee as he was taking cash to the bank, Greek police said on Tuesday. "The thieves jumped out of the bushes and threw two big bags of ketchup on the front window to stop the car," said a police official who requested anonymity. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Keeping House: Sniffle, sniffle - hankies stir up nostalgia Nov 1, 2007
Another hankie is emblazoned "How To Speak French" and includes the following useful phrases: "Ce monsieur vous a envoy des fleurs" ("This gentleman sent you flowers") and "Je ne vous connais pas, monsieur!" ("I do not know you, sir!). Some hankies had geographical themes. There was an entire series on the states, with pictures of state landmarks scattered over the surface. The only one of these I own is Connecticut-Rhode Island, both states deemed, I guess, too small to deserve their own... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Where is the (baby) love? Oct 26, 2007
LOL If you make it to Greece hit Corfu. By Jewel. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
A Kent Man's Small Obsession Forms an Exhibit Aug 24, 2007
The appeal of studying our world in miniature has existed in cultures as old as the Mycenaeans of ancient Greece, who were buried with miniature clay replicas of chairs, explains Rita Reif in the introduction to the book Mr. Beylerian wrote in 1994 about his collection, "Chairmania: Fantastic Miniatures." The book, like the current exhibit, catalogues the chairs into eight different categories which Mr. Beylerian created. "There is a tenderness about these ideas," he said, explaining that the... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Cruising the Black Sea Jul 29, 2007
Our appetizers were Athens, Greece, and Istanbul, Turkey, followed by a main course of Varna, Bulgaria, and then Odessa and Sevastopol in Ukraine ... Expect to pay $1,000 or more for airfare from Atlanta to Athens, Greece. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Search Expands for Missing Teen Jul 22, 2007
I feel very, very sorry for these parents," Beth Sulli said. Sullivan was last seen wearing blue jean shorts, a blue pinstriped button down shirt and a green baseball cap. Anyone with information is asked to call 911. Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version Almost 40 years ago, a local marine was killed when the helicopter he was flying in was shot down over South Vietnam. In November, Private First Class James Widener was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Since then, the... (R News)
Fans Rush to Get Last 'Potter' Book Jul 22, 2007
"I hope he doesnt die. That would be mean of J.K. Rowling. Early reviews, some of them appearing before the official publication date, were overwhelmingly positive. Just 13 years ago, Rowling was an unemployed single mother. She is now the world's first billionaire writer, having sold more than 325 million books so far. ajl Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version Almost 40 years ago, a local marine was killed when the helicopter he was flying in was shot down over South... (R News)
Drug Trafficker Gets 10 Years Jul 21, 2007
Police found 160 grams of heroin, 3 kilograms of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, guns and cash in the Greece hotel where the co-conspirators stayed ... Some Greece residents reported seeing a bear in town Thursday night. (R News)
Students Aided in Solving Crimes Jul 19, 2007
"They're going to find out that what we do and the scenarios we talk about are things that maybe are not going to be at the top of their list for their careers, explained Bob Trowbridge, a detective sergeant with the Greece Police Department. But if they like what we're talking about we're certainly in hopes they want to proceed and go on further with the education and become officers.". Mike Pultorak's goal is to one day join the Monroe County Sheriff's Department road patrol. (R News)
Three steps to recovery for those carping narcissists Jul 2, 2007
This could include general things (the weather, the cricket) and subjects specific to their individual interests and expertise (Keating, antique clocks; Fraser, sheep husbandry and matters pastoral; Whitlam, ancient Greece and Rome; Hawke, drinking and not drinking). When fully integrated back into normal society, Keating could become a regular on The Collectors or Antiques Roadshow, and Fraser could commentate on sheepdog trials or join Peter Cundle on Gardening Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Repairman brings life back to old jukeboxes Jun 23, 2007
The 67-year-old native of Greece said he settled in Old Town Scottsdale nearly 11 years ago because of the antique-like service he provides ... Efthimiou said he developed his knowledge of music-making machinery as a 16-year-old electrician's apprentice in Greece, repairing jukeboxes at restaurants throughout Athens. (AZCentral -- Business)
Weekend Guide Jun 21, 2007
Thursday, June 21, 2007. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mercury May be in Your Antiques Jun 19, 2007
Eastman Kodak settled with the Town of Greece over property assessments linked to an assessment fraud case. Rochester police are investigating a shooting on the city's west side. (R News)
Suspect in dragging death of Lauderdale woman arrested at JFK airport Jun 5, 2007
His arrest followed a fast-paced series of events Monday that began with detectives appealing to the public for help and ended with law-enforcement officers seizing Hamze just before his flight was to takeoff for Greece ... An agent checked by computer and discovered that Hamze was minutes from leaving for Greece. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Hawkeyes in Greece: Solverson Blog May 28, 2007
Johanna Solverson and Abby Emmert in Greece ... Iowa lost its first exhibition game to a very talented and veteran Greece team tonight, 80-60 ... Iowa and Greece will meet again Tuesday night in Athens. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Extradition Hearing on Tap in Abuse Case May 3, 2007
This is an awful thing that goes on in our society each and every day," Chris Peale, the girl's stepfather, said at a news conference. "Kids are being molested, being raped, and I can't tell you enough how important it is for those families to support those children (The Morning Star)
Singer Marie Osmond and husband divorcing after 20 years Mar 31, 2007
Greece suspends all team sports after fan killed, 16 fans charged with murder. ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Greece's government suspended all team-sport matches Friday and police raided dozens of homes and supporters' clubs after a fan was killed during clashes before a women's volleyball match ... The Greece action follows a similar response last month by Italian authorities, who suspended all professional soccer matches following the death of a police officer in rioting at a game between Sicilian... (North County Times)
Nomadic vendors have their own special event in March Mar 24, 2007
As civilizations developed better transportation systems, peddlers and other merchants in India, Egypt, Syria, Babylonia and Greece prospered by selling ivory, ebony, beads, vases, cloth, pottery and other wares. In colonial America, peddlers were often known as "Yankee peddlers" because most of them came from the northeast. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Willo Home Tour Feb 10, 2007
The artwork is from Athens, Greece, where Katsenes met the artist, a transplanted Russian. The painting adds color to the traditionally styled room, which also features a collection of crosses, most of which are of Mexican pewter, and a dark wood table elegantly set with black-and-white toile dinnerware and Mexican stemware. (AZCentral -- Home)
Italy to ask Japan for return of 'looted' antiques Jan 13, 2007
The latest claims come after the Getty museum in Los Angeles agreed to return 26 allegedly looted objects to Italy, as well as a gold funerary wreath and a statue to Greece. Italy has also secured the return of several pieces from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. (Yahoo News -- Italy)
