Author: Ebrahim

Όχι Day commemorates the courage and determination of the Cretan people during World War II when they said “Όχι” (No) to the Axis Powers. If you are in Crete today, you will witness countless parades demonstrating the locals’ commitment to the legacy of their heroes. Although many of these children may not know the significance of the event, their innocent faces, all dressed in traditional clothes, are enough to show how much they appreciate and cherish this national holiday. Here is a bulleted list highlighting the key facts from that day: Crete Όχι Day Origins: On October 28, 1940, Greek…

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BOISE, Idaho – Boise State Football is more than ready to get back on the field this weekend. Motivated to play again after a week off, the Broncos will host Wyoming on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The contest, an All-Orange game for the Broncos and Broncos fans, will be broadcast nationally on FS2 with Eric Collins (play-by-play) and Devin Gardner (analyst) calling the action. Meanwhile, Bob Behler (play-by-play) and Pete Cavender (analyst) will get in on the action on the Bronco Radio Network and simulcast on SiriusXM Channel 385. Opening Kickoff Boise State enters this week’s action with an…

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The world’s first Maria Callas Museum will open its doors to the public on Thursday in central Athens, to mark the centenary of her birth, the Athens Technopolis City organization responsible for cultural events in the capital announced on Wednesday, reports ANA. Its location is at 44 Mitropoleos Street, and the exhibition is based on an experiential model, encouraging visitors to discover different facets of the legendary soprano’s career and personal life. The collection’s beginning dates back to 2000, under the leadership of then-mayor Dimitris Avramopoulos, when the city participated in an international auction of Callas memorabilia in Paris. Over…

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Abroad in Athens Wesleyan student from Ohio broadens her horizons during a semester in Greece By Marcos Crespo ’23 Name: Ava Hurd ’25Hometown: Grove City, OhioMajors: Business And PsychologyMinor: FinanceHigh school: Grove City High SchoolOWU Login Experience: Study Abroad at the American College of Greece in Athens, Greece Hurd is spending the semester studying abroad through the AIFS Abroad program. Her Battling Bishop women’s football teammate, Ryan O’Neill ’25 from Cincinnati, Ohio, is also spending the semester studying in Greece. See the world “I knew I wanted to study abroad and see the world when I chose OWU,” Hurd says.…

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Lengths of pipe wait to be laid in the ground along the under-construction Mountain Valley Pipeline near Elliston, Virginia, U.S., September 29, 2019. Picture taken September 29, 2019. Photo by Charles Motoller/ Reuters WASHINGTON (AP) — States and Native American tribes will have more power to block energy projects such as natural gas pipelines that could pollute rivers and streams under a final rule released Thursday by the Biden administration. The rule, which takes effect in November, reverses a Trump-era measure that limited the ability of states and tribes to review federally regulated pipelines, dams and other projects within their…

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A GUIDE FROM ABOVE The Mayans used constellations to orient their temples. The photo above shows a temple based in Tikal, Guatemala.During the latter part of the lockdown, when people were finally allowed to leave their homes and wander freely around the village, I would go out at night, basking in the electric neon blue sky that reminded me of the hues found in paintings. of the Mabini artistic movement (1950s to 1970s). When I was a child, I remember being driven through the streets of Ermita. I would be fascinated by these kaleidoscopic pops of color as we passed…

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With the right resources, small businesses thrive in America’s heartland.WASHINGTON, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Rural small businesses face a unique set of challenges, but they also have advantages over their urban and suburban counterparts, such as a tendency to be more profitable. The owners of Four Hills Farm in Versailles, Kentucky sought help from SCORE as they struggled with growing their business. Entrepreneurial Benefits of a Rural EnvironmentRural businesses tend to operate at a higher margin of profitability than urban businesses (56% to 53% on average), and their revenues are generally comparable to those of urban businesses, according to…

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