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March 14, 2012Updated June 28, 2023Greece’s historical and cultural legacy continues to resonate throughout the modern Western world – in its literature, art, philosophy and politics.Located on the southernmost tip of the Balkan Peninsula, Greece combines the mainland’s towering mountains with more than 1,400 islands, the largest of which is Crete.After World War II, Greece experienced rapid economic and social changes, with tourism and shipping becoming major contributors to the economy.The global financial crisis of the late 2000s had a devastating effect on Greece, as the legacy of high public spending and widespread tax evasion, combined with the credit crunch…
Nine California small businesses have been recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as Best in 2023. Of these nine companies, seven are in the Greater Los Angeles area, one is in the Central Valley and another is in San Francisco. Companies range from security technology to restaurants and family-owned auto repair businesses. The Chamber annually publishes its “America’s Top Small Business Awards” to celebrate “pioneers of innovation, entrepreneurship and community engagement.” Seventy companies have been chosen for 2023 and will be honored at a ceremony on October 19 in Washington DC. The companies were chosen from a wide range…
Cole Shiflett (Image credit: Micaela Go) Cole Shiflett Role: Associate Dean, Neighborhood Engagement and (Interim) House OperationsDepartment: Residential educationPronouns: she sheDesk: 670 LomitaYears at Stanford: Almost 13 years in total (I started in 2007 but took a two year break.)Hometown: I grew up in Los Angeles. My family lives in Virginia. I have lived in the Bay Area for 15 years. I consider them all my home. How far will Cole Shiflett go to bring his friends and family around the table for community and conversation? How about roasting a whole pig? Knowing this, it’s no surprise that this associate…
ANKARA President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed optimism about the future of Turkey’s bilateral relations with Greeceaffirming that there are no insurmountable problems between the two neighbors. “Greece is our neighbor and we will continue to be. We have a common geography and share the same sea. We breathe the same air. We are interconnected by our past,” Erdoğan told Greek daily Kathimerini in an exclusive interview before his visit to Athens is scheduled for December 7. Acknowledging unresolved issues, Erdoğan stressed that the key to fostering harmony lies in the hands of the two nations. “A ‘new page’ in bilateral…
Colonialism is defined as “the control exercised by a power over a dependent area or people”. This occurs when one nation subjugates another, conquering and exploiting its population, often while imposing its own language and cultural values. In 1914, a large majority of the nations of the world had been colonized by Europeans at one point.Japan, Korea and Thailand are the only other country never having been colonized by Europeans.The concept of colonialism is closely related to that of imperialism, which is the policy or ethos of using power and influence to control another nation or people, which underpins colonialism.History…
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — For 400 years, North America’s indigenous people gathered en masse to a group of ceremonial sites in what is now Ohio to celebrate their culture and honor their dead. On Saturday, the breadth of the reach of ancient Hopewell culture was put on display to attract a new group of visitors from around the world.“We stand on the shoulders of geniuses, extraordinary geniuses who preceded us. That’s why we’re here today,” Chief Glenna Wallace, of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, told a crowd gathered at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park to dedicate eight sites there…
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Saint Spyridon Greek-American School: Nurturing Faith and Cultural Heritage Since 1958-2015 Dr. Anastasios Koularmanis, Director of the Department of Greek Education, will publish a series of articles focused on Greek education, with a particular focus on several day schools. As a testament to the resilience and dedication of the Greek Orthodox community residing in upper Manhattan, Saint Spyridon Greek-American School was established, providing a beacon of education and cultural preservation. The school, which grew out of the Hellenic Orthodox Church of Washington Heights, Inc., was officially incorporated by the State of New York on June 25, 1931. However, the community’s…
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A network of ancient Native American ceremonial and burial mounds in Ohio described as “part cathedral, part cemetery and part astronomical observatory” was added to the list of Unesco World Heritage sites.Preservation advocates, led by the Ohio History Connection, and native tribes, many of whom have ancestral ties to the state, have pushed to recognize the Hopewell ceremonial earthworks for their good condition, distinct style and their cultural significance – describing them as “masterpieces of human genius”. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee approved the nomination at a meeting in Saudi Arabia. The massive earthworks join a list…