Olympic flame to shine in northern Canada Nov 4, 2009
The Olympic Flame which traveled from Olympia in Greece and is now on a 106-day cross country relay which will end in Vancouver on Feb. 12, 2010 to mark the start of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Jonathan Hayward). (MSNBC -- Sports)
SA cracks top 10 Nov 3, 2009
The top 10 countries overall for travellers were El Salvador, Germany, Greece, Malaysia, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, Portugal, Suriname and the United States. The top 10 cities were Abu Dhabi, Charleston (South Carolina), Cork (Ireland), Cuenca (Ecuador), Istanbul, Kyoto (Japan), Lecce (Italy), Sarajevo, Singapore and Vancouver (Canada). (iAfrica.com)
Performing Diaspora Festival - beyond tradition Nov 2, 2009
For even the most well-educated dance audience, the twist on traditional may not always be obvious, especially if you're not an expert in the forms, which include everything from flamenco to Afro-Cuban to Indian nautanki, and practitioners of folkloric dances investigating their roots in dances from Cambodia, China, the Philippines, Indonesia and Greece. "There's a real range," says Love, "as to how experimentation plays into a significant departure for each of these artists.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Torture complaint filed against British agent Oct 31, 2009
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. (Yahoo News -- Greece)
Batting around with David Huff Oct 31, 2009
We want to hit all the main spots, starting in England and then go east and work our way down, finishing up in Greece ... I was focused on Greek history, so, for me, finishing up in Greece would be perfect. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Ohio St. » Oct 31, 2009
1 rpg in 2007-08, Olympiakos/Athens, Greece) ... Sarikopoulos sat out last season after transferring from UAB. The native of Greece didn't play all that much at UAB -- playing in 20 games and starting four -- but Matta liked what he saw in practice last season ... He led the Under-18 Greece national team to a second-place finish in the 2007 Euro Championships and helped club team Olympiakos B.C. to a second-place finish in Greece, averaging about 20 points and 16 rebounds. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Olympic Flame on its way to Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Oct 30, 2009
In a moving ceremony held at the Panathenian Stadium, where the first modern Olympics was hosted in 1896, the Sacred flame finished its journey around Greece and began its trip to Canada. In the presence of President of the Hellenic Republic Karolos Papoulias, the Governor General of Canada Michaelle Jean, Greek minister of Culture Pavlos Geroulanos and other officials, Niki Georgiadou, a Greek figure skating champion who is a student at Toronto, entered the Stadium as the last torchbearer on... (Xinhuanet, China)
DVD picks: 'Z,' 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame' and 'Easy Rider' Oct 30, 2009
Z* * * *, 1969, Criterion, PG, $40 Now, as then, the opening disclaimer gets a laugh: "Any similarity to actual persons or events is deliberate."Back story: Set in a fictional country easily recognizable as '60s Greece, director ' best-picture Oscar nominee (which won for editing and foreign-language film) tells of political thuggery involving police, the military, a right-wing organization and hooligans straight out of saloons. When a leftist () is clubbed to death, a magistrate () struggles to... (USA Today -- Life)
Rick Steves offers tips for healthy, happy travels Oct 29, 2009
It was my last day in Athens after spending several weeks producing two exciting television shows on Greece. My brain was fried. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Travel book goes mobile with scannable QR code Oct 28, 2009
You can look at a satellite image, which was pretty for some of the outdoor spots like Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu in Costa Rica or Shipwreck Bay in Greece. You can also bookmark the locations so that if you ever get to the region, your phone will give you directions to visit the spot. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Noise pollution in Europe Oct 28, 2009
Many European Unio 00004000 n countries -- including France, Portugal, Belgium and Greece -- failed to provide complete data before a December 2007 cut-off date, leaving major gaps in the transport noise database published online Monday. But earlier this year the EEA estimated that some 67 million urbanites in the 27-nation European Union are confronted with noise levels above the 55 decibel mark. (India Times)
World travelers: America wants you Oct 27, 2009
In 2005, the most recent year for which figures have been compiled, national tourism organizations in Greece, Australia, Malaysia, Mexico and Spain each spent more than $100 million marketing inbound tourism, according to research conducted by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. France, the world's top destination for international arrivals last year, spent more than $63 million in 2005, while the United States spent just over $6 million. (CNN -- International)
Eco challenge: Oct 26, 2009
There are also expected to be entries from Belgium, Turkey, Germany, France, Malaysia, Switzerland, India, Canada, Iran, Taiwan, Greece and Singapore. Event director Chris Selwood said it was hard to pick the winner in advance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Solar-powered cars race across Australia Oct 25, 2009
There are also entries from Belgium, Turkey, Germany, France, Malaysia, Switzerland, India, Canada, Iran, Taiwan, Greece and Singapore. Copyright 2009 Reuters. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Treasury Orders Bailout Firms to Slash Pay Oct 23, 2009
WASHINGTON, October 22, 2009. 7 Companies Receiving Federal Aid Must Halve Total Executive Compensation, but Cuts Won't Start Until November. (CBS News)
A world in one country Oct 23, 2009
Without the ruins, Greece is, well, just a whole lot of Mediterranean islands filled with goats, beautiful people and olive trees. With its sun-kissed beaches, flat-roofed white-washed houses and sizeable yacht marina, is Greece sans the Acropolis, togas and incestuous deities. (iAfrica.com)
Chinese checkers Oct 23, 2009
India would surely be interested in any such global initiative, as would Greece, as both have some of their most precious treasures lodged in British institutions. China has the wherewithal to make sure that once the valuable relics are returned, they will be well looked after. (India Times)
UN details "devastating" impact of Afghan opium Oct 22, 2009
Some are devastating," said Antonio Maria Costa, executive director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). "I urge the friends of Afghanistan to recognize that, to a large extent, these uncomfortable truths may be the result of their benign neglect," he said at Wednesday's unveiling of the report. Western nations have 100,000 troops in Afghanistan battling Taliban insurgents, but the report said the failure to crack down on production of opium -- the basis of heroin -- has... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Snooze schedule: Oct 21, 2009
Afternoon naps are common across parts of Europe, Latin America and Asia including in China, Spain, Greece and Brazil. Source. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
France get tough draw Oct 20, 2009
Greece, runners-up in Group 2 behind Switzerland, will host Ukraine first before their second leg four days later while Russia host Slovenia first ... Republic of Ireland v France Portugal v Bosnia-Herzegovina Greece v Ukraine Russia v Slovenia. (iAfrica.com)
MSC Cruises Offers 'Best Fare, Best Room' Rates on 2010 Europe Summer Sailings Oct 20, 2009
MSC Magnifica: Italy, Greece and Turkey "The Magnificent Mediterranean" roundtrip from Venice or Bari, from $749. MSC Musica: Eastern Mediterranean "Greek Islands in the Sun" roundtrip from Venice or Bari, from $949. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
World Cup playoffs: France-Ireland, Portugal-Bosnia Oct 20, 2009
Portugal, Russia and Greece must all play at home first before facing their lower-ranked opponents on the road. The matches will be played Nov. 14 and 18. (USA Today -- Sports)
France draws Ireland, Portugal-Bosnia in playoffs Oct 20, 2009
Also, Russia will face Slovenia and Greece will play Ukraine ... " Portugal, Russia and Greece must all play at home first before facing their lower-ranked opponents on the road. The matches will be played Nov. 14 and 18. The draw for the World Cup finals will be made on Dec. 4 in Cape Town. Next year's 32-nation tournament is scheduled for June 11-July 11. FIFA was criticized when it decided last month -- with just two rounds of qualifying left -- to seed the playoff draw and ensure that the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Reportlinker Adds Global Infomercials Industry Oct 17, 2009
in Leading European Countries - UK, Germany, Greece, Italy. Spain, BeNeLux, and France for the Year 2007 33. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Macedonia 'is ready for EU talks' Oct 15, 2009
We are aware of the importance of this report and Macedonia will actively and constructively negotiate and seek solution with Greece under the United Nations auspices ... A significant obstacle to Macedonia's membership remains a dispute with Greece over the country's name ... Greece says it implies a claim on the Greek province of the same name, and has already blocked Macedonia's accession to Nato on that basis. (BBC News -- Europe)
Introducing ms Nieuw Amsterdam Microsite Oct 14, 2009
Nieuw Amsterdam's inaugural cruise sails July 4, 2010 10-days roundtrip from Venice to ports in Croatia, Greece, Montenegro and Italy. After several Mediterranean sailings, Nieuw Amsterdam embarks on a fall crossing of the Atlantic as she heads to warmth of the Caribbean for the remaining winter months. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Store owner hammers out a simple living Oct 14, 2009
Mr. Lehman recalls a phone call during a dinner in Greece in 1999 informing him "this Y2K thing"-- he didn't even know what it was -- was "getting big." Talk about understatements: So many searched the store for products that would allow them to survive a technological meltdown that it eventually had to bring on 30 additional workers. It still employs more than 100 people -- 10 percent of whom are Amish or Mennonite. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Spotted on Campus With...Emily Valeo Oct 14, 2009
Spotted on Campus With. Emily Valeo - LAFAYETTE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. (Goleopards.com)
Thousands of meals are put together in the course of a seven-day cruise. Photo by Ellen Sussman | Special to the Green Valley News Oct 13, 2009
Environmental officer Ioonnis Kollaros of Greece told the tour group that NCL is environmentally conscious. Paper is shredded. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Under the setting sun Oct 13, 2009
For Brown, the most beautiful sunset can be seen in Ia, a small town on the Greek Island of Santorini, Greece. . (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cody woman campaigns for organ donation Oct 13, 2009
" Thomas has sent letters encouraging organ donation to dozens of Wyoming newspapers, every friend in her address book and even her contacts on Facebook, a social networking Web site she says she "is not very good at," but is learning as part of her outreach efforts. New advances in organ donation are made each year, with researchers in Australia announcing just last week the successful development of a new technique that doubles the time that donor hearts can remain viable. Donor hearts... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
7-night Greek Isles cruise, from $1,082 Oct 10, 2009
Set sail and discover Greeces gorgeous islands ... If youre an antsy traveler who is indecisive about which part of Greece to visit, consider spending your vacation coasting through the Aegean Sea aboard a luxurious mega-yacht. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Capuano trips raise profile, questions Oct 10, 2009
It was part of a $5,674 seven-day trip that began in Greece and also included Vietnam and Taiwan. The trip, for 14 members of Congress, cost $79,436 in all, according to records. (Boston Globe)
Undiscovered Asia Oct 8, 2009
Explore the gorgeous Mediterranean with our fantastic packages to Greece and beyond. Undiscovered Asia. (iAfrica.com)
Riots push Greece to edge Oct 5, 2009
Riots push Greece to the edge ... The setting was appropriate: the Propylea, as the university's main building is known, resembles a temple from Greece's own glorious classical era ... The guards at the Bank of Greece retreated behind supposedly impregnable bronze doors, and steeled themselves for yet another assault on the symbols of wealth, prosperity and unbridled capitalism. (BBC News -- Europe)
Aer Lingus, CSA Fight for Cash, Investors as European Airline Chill Looms Oct 2, 2009
Alitalia SpA and Greeces Olympic Airlines SA are examples of flag carriers that governments have gone to extremes to rescue, he said. Greece has repeatedly bailed out its national airline, defying ruling by European courts not to provide aid. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Where the wealthiest go to play Oct 2, 2009
A 10-day Mediterranean cruise, hopping from Italy to Greece, Turkey and Malta, all expenses paid by the star. A handful of the billionaires found their sea legs this year: Las Vegas hotel magnate Steve Wynn enjoyed his recent purchase, a 183-foot yacht, in Caribbean waters, where he rang in the New Year. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Benitez furious at Liverpool's Florentine flop Sep 30, 2009
Arsenal gave the English contingent some cheer with a 2-0 home win over Olympiakos of Greece with Robin Van Persie and Andrei Arshavin on the mark after the break as coach Arsene Wenger vowed to wrap up passage to the last 16 "as quickly as possible.". Group H rivals AZ Alkmaar and Standard Liege, whom the pool-topping Gunners have already seen off away, parted 1-1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Verdi's Nabucco Opera to Be Staged at the Foot of the Historic Masada Fortress: Sep 30, 2009
Founded in 1993, Ya'lla Tours USA delivers life-changing travel experiences in many exotic Mediterranean destinations such as Egypt, Morocco, Israel, Turkey, Jordan and Greece. Ya'lla Tours USA is also one of only a handful of US Treasury-approved travel companies operating tours to the equally exotic Caribbean island of Cuba. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Europes hiddengems Sep 30, 2009
In Greece, most visitors flock to the Acropolis in Athens. But just five hours north by car, near the mountain town of Kalambaka, the ancient monasteries of Metora rise from the tops of giant rock formations. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Kids welcome in exotic French Polynesia Sep 26, 2009
On the boat we meet honeymooners from Atlanta and Greece, as well as Stephanie Caron, 21, and Clayton Caron, 15, whose dad had brought them back to a place he'd loved 30 years ago. The Carons are as excited about the underwater world as we are. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Plane-maker joins probe Sep 25, 2009
Explore the gorgeous Mediterranean with our fantastic packages to Greece and beyond. Plane-maker joins probe. (iAfrica.com)
Mediterranean cruises from $1,749/person Sep 25, 2009
Next year, explore beautiful Mediterranean cities from Barcelona, Spain, to Athens, Greece, and Alexandria, Egypt. Related. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
There was never any doubt on UGA-FLA in JAX Sep 25, 2009
8:05 am September 24, 2009, by Tony Barnhart. Five burning questions as we head into the weekend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Why are doctors overbooking? Sep 24, 2009
marygb wrote on Sep 23, 2009 7:29 AM:" Folks: 2 members of my family were treated at Thorton in La Jolla. They wouldn't dare see a doctor in the Imperial Valley or Coachella Valley. When their most critical time came, neither one had their doctor present. They were cared for by a newby they had never heard or met before! Their physician was vacation in Greece! My husband says, that is why they call it "practicing medicine, or practicing law" with the hopes that they get it right someday! LOL... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Etiquette 101: Dress Codes Sep 23, 2009
And ladies, while you can (and should) pile on the gold and jewels in Greece, quirky and stripped-down is the way to go in Germany. So here are the rules on looking not just appropriate but actually stylish around the globe, whether you're in a meeting, At a party:, or just walking outdoors. (Concierge.com)
Shop in Mykonos Town relies on 200 years of keeping flowers wild, tending bees, collecting their nectar Sep 23, 2009
MYKONOS TOWN, Greece - The narrow, winding streets of the largest town on this small island are like a maze within a maze ... Nektar and Ambrosia, Zouganeli 15, Mykonos, Greece. (Boston Globe)
Will France's Immigration Crackdown Solve Anything? Sep 23, 2009
In the camp on Monday Jabar described how he and his cousin hid in container trucks for six weeks across Turkey, Greece, Italy and France, before arriving in Calais in early August ... For the thousands fleeing Afghanistan and Iraq, that usually means Greece, where the government grants asylum to only about 1% of refugees. (Time.com)
Oprah's Tiger Woods Appeal Gives Obama a Pass Sep 22, 2009
There were tourists from Canada, Ireland, Brazil, Argentina, Japan, Denmark and Greece, just to name a few. All of them professed a love for Oprah. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Athens no longer cheap, but bargains exist Sep 22, 2009
ATHENS, Greece Athens is no longer a discount destination ... The Parthenon is the main building, dedicated to the city's ancient protector, goddess Athena, and is the iconic image most visitors simply call "the Acropolis" Greece's greatest monument ... In June, Athens opened an enormous new museum to display and protect some 4,000 statues and ancient artwork from the Acropolis and to press Greece's standing demand for the return of the Parthenon sculptures from London. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Got the pink-slip? Take a trip Sep 22, 2009
Destinations: Thailand, Greece, Croatia ... The success of that trip gave Chana newfound confidence as a traveler and inspired her to set off on a six-week, five-country solo tour of Europe, starting in France and ending in Greece ... In 2007, they spent nine days in Croatia, and the following year they returned to Greece; Brazil is next on the list. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Iraqi shoe-thrower reported healthy Sep 18, 2009
The adviser said al-Zeidi will not be traveling on to Greece after Syria as expected earlier, but to a "different country.". More from msnbc. (MSNBC -- International)
'Six Sigma could change the world' Sep 18, 2009
I project that the candidates for the next rise after the decline of China and India are Greece, Egypt, and Iran, he adds. Six Sigma, as pioneered by Motorola, states that all activities must be operated in the best possible manner, generating the least possible defects reflective of customer dissatisfaction. (India Times)
Obama should prove hes a natural born citizen Sep 18, 2009
All I want to do is go to places like Canada or Greece. But without a passport, I am going to be stuck here and not be allowed to pursue my travel pleasures. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Maldives gets worried Sep 18, 2009
Explore the gorgeous Mediterranean with our fantastic packages to Greece and beyond ... Explore the gorgeous Mediterranean with our fantastic packages to Greece and beyond. (iAfrica.com)
Teacher and traveler has shown students the world Sep 17, 2009
I don t think that I have a favorite place necessarily, but in terms of the most beautiful place that I ve ever been to, Greece sure comes in first. Q: What are some places that you ve never visited that you would like to travel to. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Local briefs Sep 17, 2009
Harding also offers internal campuses in Australia, Chile, France/Switzerland, Greece, Italy and Zambia. More than 40 percent of each graduating class has participated in an international program. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Iraqi shoe thrower released; says he was tortured Sep 17, 2009
His brother Uday said the reporter will travel Thursday to Greece for medical checkups and because he had concerns about his safety in Iraq. The owner of Al-Baghdadiya, businessman Aoun al-Khashloug, is based in Greece ... His brother Dargham said he would return home after his medical checkup in Greece to prepare for a tour of the Arab countries to thank his supporters. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Emirates flying to Durban Sep 17, 2009
Explore the gorgeous Mediterranean with our fantastic packages to Greece and beyond. Emirates flying to Durban. (iAfrica.com)
Shoe-thrower tortured? Sep 16, 2009
"Muntazer will go to Greece for medical treatment, because he was injected with unknown chemical drugs and he suffers from a continuous headache," said cousin Haidar al-Zaidi. The reporter was due to have been released on Monday but his brothers and sisters were left in tears when legal red tape delayed his homecoming. (iAfrica.com)
Iraqi who threw shoes at Bush released from prison Sep 16, 2009
Al-Zeidi s brother said the reporter will travel to Greece on Thursday for medical checkups and because he had concerns about his safety. He fears for his life, Uday said, adding that he would sleep at an undisclosed location Tuesday night. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Iraqi Shoe-Thrower Freed, Brother Says Sep 15, 2009
Uday had said his brother will fly to Greece 00004000 for medical checkups and because he has concerns for his safety. "He fears for his life," Uday said. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
A world on steroids is not an answer Sep 15, 2009
But they will bounce back in 2010 when, with the exception of a few stragglers like Greece, Spain, Hungary and Venezuela, all are expected to register positive growth. That's a far cry from the apocalypse doomsayers had predicted back in September 2008. (India Times)
Greek, Italian festivals among largest in area Sep 15, 2009
Collectors will appreciate the tents filled with handcrafted items, cobalt pottery, fashionable Greek-syle dresses and skirts and jewelry - all imported from Greece. History and theology lovers can learn about the history and traditions of the Greek Orthodox faith and tour the facilities, and kids will stay amused making beaded bracelets, bookmarks or face painting at the "Zorba Zone," designated for children. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Take the Hawkeyes With You: Iowa Podcasts Sep 15, 2009
Video: Monday, June 8 University of Iowa sophomore conducts interviews with the Hawkeye tour guide and the head Hawk himself, , while overseas in Greece ... Video: Thursday, June 4 University of Iowa co-captain provides an inside look from the Hawkeye's basketball trip to Greece. (Hawkeyesports.com)
