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Monday, August 22, 2016

Head Back To School With Chobani Greek Yogurt & Chobani Kids and Tots

Looking at my calendar, I am floored at how close the end of Summer actually is! We are trying to squeeze as much fun and sun into our days as possible but it makes me a little sad that I need to began prepping for the change in seasons and schedules.


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This pine tree is Europe’s oldest living tree

Located in the highlands of Greece, the tree was dated using dendrocronology, a very precise means of dating trees that involved analyzing tree-ring patterns. "It is quite remarkable that this large, complex and impressive organism has survived so long in ...


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First Repair Cafe Opens in Greece: Fix Things for Free!

The first Repair Cafe – a meeting place for local residents to fix broken appliances – is opening its doors in Aktaio, Patra, in September. Handy volunteers will meet up and help each other repair anything from a broken mug to a laptop. The goal is to ...


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Greece reports locally acquired malaria, blood donations banned in certain areas

The Hellenic Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO) has reported dozens of malaria cases in 2016 to date with four cases being deemed “locally acquired”, according to the Greek news source, Kathimerini. The cases were identified as ...


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Who has the most beautiful face in the world? Science has the answer

Who has the most beautiful face in the world, is a question we often ponder upon. Was it some Greek goddess of beauty or Cleopatra or Marilyn Monroe? Or the Helen of Troy (they do say hers was the face that launched a thousand ships)? To answer all such ...


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From the destruction of Greece to democracy in Europe

In protesting the Treaty of Versailles ending World War I, John Maynard Keynes wrote: “The policy . . . of depriving the lives of millions of human beings, of depriving a whole nation of happiness should be abhorrent and detestable — abhorrent and ...


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Greek govt faces 'tsunami' of prior actions as negotiations loom with creditors

Tight deadlines are again “on the menu” for the Greek government ahead of negotiations with institutional creditors, with the “prize” being the disbursement of a 2.8-billion-euro sub-tranche in bailout loans. No less than 20 prior actions loom on ...


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Greek Yogurt Apple Salad

1. Mix cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy. 2. Add vanilla, sugar and salt. Mix until combined. 3. Toss diced apples with cream mixture. 4. Place in serving bowl. 5. Just before serving sprinkle the top with brown sugar and pecans.


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ASU students join forces with student organizations to donate resources to refugees in Greece

A group of ASU students has joined forces with student organizations all across the university to contribute much-needed resources to displaced families in Lesvos, Greece. This year there are more than 65 million refugees, displaced people and asylum ...


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Life Insurance in Greece, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsis Timetric's 'Life Insurance in Greece, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019' report provides a detailed analysis of the market trends, drivers and challenges in the Greek life insurance segment. It provides ...


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Thomas Maloutas, General Secretary of the Ministry of Research and Technology, Greece: Exclusive Interview

The Greek government is using science and technology to help restore its ailing economy. Stav Dimitripoulos meets Thomas Maloutas, General Secretary of the Ministry of Research and Technology – whose first task is to stem the ‘brain drain’ that’s ...


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Greek citizens to pay €30 billion in taxes during next 5 months

Employees, freelance professionals, pensioners, businesses and property owners will have to dig deep in their pockets to cover the financial obligations to the state on the next five months. Theses include: Income tax, the special solidarity contribution ...


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Severe weather warning in Greece for next 48 hours

The Greek Meteorological Services (EMY) has issued a severe weather warning alert for the next 48 hours. The report says heavy rains, periodical storms, accompanied by local hail will affect the regions of Macedonia, Epirus and gradually cover western ...


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KEELPNO says malaria threat is 'negligible'

The Hellenic Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO) has sought to dispel fears that malaria may be spreading in GREECE after an ...


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Student-developed drink Yojito 'pops' in national competition

… dairy byproducts. Since 2010, when Greek yogurt consumption surged in the … the thicker texture found in Greek-style yogurt. Yojito uses acid whey …


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Government denies Milliyet’s post-settlement guarantee claims

… September with a meeting including Greece, Turkey and the UK. Karahasan … that she had had with Greece and Turkey. According to the … which would not threaten Greek Cypriots or the Greek Cypriot constituent state …


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Tiago Ilori to leave Liverpool with interest from clubs in Spain, Greece and Germany

… interest from clubs in Spain, Greece and Germany. The Portuguese centre-back … More Read More Olympiakos, the Greek champions, are keen to sign …


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Greek Lentil Salad

I don’t have exciting news yet. Well, unless you count a cavity-free dental appointment, which was a relief after intensive cookbook recipe testing over the past year. That’s probably not very exciting to you, huh? All I have for you is this lentil ...


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Erika Girardi poses for sexy photo shoot in Greece

“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” bombshell Erika Girardi put her sexy frame on display during a playful photo shoot in Mykonos, Greece. A photo posted by Erika Jayne (@theprettymess) on Aug 21, 2016 at 10:00pm PDT “Because we can,” the part-time ...


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GREEK president: We must not forget Pontic genocide and Asia Minor victims

It is our national obligation to remember the victims of the genocide of the Pontic GREEKS and the GREEKS of Asia Minor, GREEK President Prokopis ...


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Russian Railways chief: 'No claims' on GREEK TRAINOSE tender

The head of the Russian Railways (RZD) said there are no claims on behalf of the company concerning Greece's organization and conduction of a ...


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GREEK hoteliers offer attractive holiday packages for eastern Aegean islands

This action is an initiative of Economy, Development and Tourism Ministry and the GREEK National Tourism Organization, in cooperation with the ...


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GREEK myth-inspired play wins James Tait Black Prize for Drama

A one-woman play inspired by GREEK myth has won the James Tait Black Prize for Drama. Iphigenia in Splott by Gary Owen is the fourth play to win the ...


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Katerina Stefanidi heads GREEK team in 2016 Rio Olympics closing ceremony

Gold medalist in the women's pole vault, Katerina Stefanidi was at the head of the athletes entering the stadium carrying the GREEK flag. It is the fifth ...


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Turnover index in Greek industry falls 9.4 percent in June

The Overall Turnover Index in Greek Industry (both domestic and non-domestic market) in June 2016 compared with the corresponding index of June 2015 recorded a decrease of 9.4%. In June 2015 the annual rate of change of the Overall Turnover Index in ...


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About 1.8 million Greek tax payers and businesses suspected of tax evasion

The Greek Ministry of Finance has finalized an ambitious plan to tackle tax evasion which will use data supplied by banks and tax offices in conjunction with information drawn from social media accounts. About 1.8 million tax payers and businesses in ...


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It’s All Greek to Me: This History of Lorem Ipsum Text

In the realm of text, there is no shame in being a dummy. For dummying is an essential activity of the design process. Dummying, or “Greeking” text—creating jabberwocky or unreadable words to demonstrate the look of typeset columns or headlines—has ...


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Team USA has strong candidates to replace Coach K

It was after Detroit Pistons coach Larry Brown’s team in 2004 failed to reach the title game in Greece that the USA supervisory committee opted to return to a college coach. A part of the reasoning was the simple fact that the college season ends in late ...


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'Poisonous tomatoes' from GREECE

Turkey re-exported ten tonnes of “poisonous tomatoes” from GREECE to the north, the Turkish Cypriot press reported on Monday. Kibris newspaper said ...


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Bank of GREECE: Fall in arrivals and travel receipts during first half of 2016

Based on provisional data by the Bank of GREECE, the balance of travel services showed a surplus of €1,719 million in June 2016, down 3.6% from a ...


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Photo: Kyle Richards and Erika Jayne Strike A Pose In GREECE

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is filming so we're starting to see the cast members hanging out and taking trips together. This week Erika Jayne ...


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Library to Host Showing of My Big Fat Greek Wedding on September 15

The public is invited to a showing of the movie, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", rated PG, on Thursday, September 15 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library, located at 15025 S. Illinois St. in downtown Plainfield. The movie starts at 1:00 pm.


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My request to Greece’s Supreme Court to have George Soros questioned

Have just emailed the top judge at the Greek Supreme Court and asked her to have George Soros summoned for questioning in relationship to my case, arguing the hacked Soros Open Society Foundation documents and leaked email confirm my allegations.


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Greece to host conference of Mediterranean EU member-states

A meeting of Mediterranean EU member-states is being planned for Friday the 9th of September in Athens, at the initiative of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. According to the Avgi newspaper, those confirmed to attend include French President Francois ...


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New GREEK supermarket offers comprehensive online shopping

To offer an idea of e-Fresh.gr's potential, even though the GREEK market is much smaller, British supermarket Ocado, which is exclusively online, has a ...


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Greek Olympic Marathon hero Spyros Louis did it all to impress a girl

How did a young man born into a poor peasant family who helped his father make a living as a water carrier plot to catch the attention of the prettiest girl in Marousi? Easy. Win an Olympic marathon. The summer Olympics of 1896 in Athens saw the revival of ...


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Use Greek Fava to Create Budget-friendly Main Dishes (recipes)

Greek fava – the puree of yellow spilt peas – is a favorite traditional Greek food for the summer. However, this economically friendly and easy to make dish can be more than just an appetizer or complimentary to your meal, it can be an alternative main ...


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The Chilling Thing ISIS Was Just Caught Doing in Greece Spells Disaster For Europe

According to the daily, La Stampa, officials from Europol conducted an investigation into the trafficking of fake documents for Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Isil) in four countries – Iraq, Syria, Greece and Austria – in a bid to follow a trail ...


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Greek island of Zakynthos among 8 ultimate romantic retreats for wedding tourism

Only a quaint wooden bridge across the Ionian Sea joins Zante to Cameo Island, offering a more rustic option for your soon-to-wed clients. Its beach is available to hire exclusively for weddings – the only place in Greece where this is possible.


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How to Swap in Sour Cream, Yogurt, or Buttermilk in Any Ice Cream Recipe

The texture was creamy and wonderful and the sour cream flavor was subtle and fabulous. Fearing that Greek yogurt would be too thick, I intended to test with regular yogurt, but Greek was all that I had at the critical moment. I replaced all of the milk ...


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Inbound Tourists to Greece Drop 1.6% in First Half of 2016

The number of inbound visitors to Greece during the first half of the year dropped by 1.6 percent to 7,446 thousand from 7,566 thousand in the same period of 2015, according to provisional data released on Monday by the Bank of Greece. According to the ...


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The IMF's Internal Audit Reveals Its Incompetence And Massive Rule Breaking

Nor is it the IMF’s mission to prop up governments that will not make reasonable economic reforms. Arguably, the whole Greek affair was not the IMF’s business. Greece was a member of the European Union. The EU should have taken responsibility.


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Netflix Announces New Comedy Series – Friends from College!

… Marshall, Get Him to the Greek) and Francesca Delbanco. The couple … Marshall, Get Him to the Greek) and Francesca Delbanco.  The husband … make Get Him to the Greek, which he wrote, directed and …


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Plans for an international police force in a united Cyprus

… September with a meeting including Greece, Turkey and the UK. Karahasan … that she had had with Greece and Turkey. According to the … which would not threaten Greek Cypriots or the Greek Cypriot constituent state …


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Greece squad for Dutch match

22 August 2016, 17:37 Greece coach Michael Skibbe on Monday … Cup qualifier against Gibraltar. The Greeks travel to Eindhoven to play … from Greek champions Olympiakos and PAOK, and no members from Panathinaikos. Greece …


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Make the ultimate Greek salad -- with grilled halloumi

Growing up in a suburb of Chicago, Sundays were my family's day to go explore the city and Greektown was a favorite destination. We always ordered saganaki and a Greek salad at the Parthenon restaurant. Saganaki is my favorite Greek dish. At the Parthenon ...


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Column: The strife of no greek life

Life beyond Greek Life—does it exist? Despite some common misconceptions, yes, yes it does. While there is admittedly a great deal of validity to the claim that most social life stems from Greek Life on campus, there are still other ways to achieve the ...


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Bosnian pine tree is Europe's oldest living thing at 1,075 years old, say scientists

A 1,075-year-old tree located in northern Greece is said to be Europe's oldest living thing, scientists say.


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Athens to build first mosque in almost 200 years!

The new bill foresees the allocation of 946,000 euros ($1.1 million) to build a mosque on an unused naval base owned by the GREEK navy.


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GREECE to spy on Facebook for tax cheats

Authorities in Athens are to trawl social media pages to hunt down people whose online lifetstyles suggest that they are tax cheats. Finance ministry ...


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