Four Portland arts entities receive grant from Oregon Cultural Trust for the first time… Portland Tribune
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THE monastery of Hosios (Venerable) Loukas in central Greece, one of the most important Byzantine monuments inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Listwas ravaged by flames on Wednesday August 23, 2023. The site is home to one of the best preserved mosaic collections of the Macedonian Renaissance of Byzantium. Forest fires yesterday completely burned the courtyard of the historic monastery. THE the flames even reached the interior of the monastery and set fire to one of the oldest buildings. Firefighters tried to prevent the forest fire from reaching the interior of the monastery, as the destruction would then be irreparable.…
While the United States struggles with inflation, China, the world’s second-largest economy, appears to have the opposite problem: deflation. In July, consumer prices fell in China for the first time in two years. Several economic problems have hit China since COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. Exports have fallen and the real estate market is in decline. William Dickens University Professor Emeritus of Economics and Social Policy poses for a portrait. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University The Chinese economy has slipped into deflationary territory. But what exactly is deflation and why? worried people on this subject? William Dickens, distinguished professor of economics…
The work of the Intercommunity Commission for the Protection of Cultural Heritage and its previous leaders certainly does not need my confirmation of their good work. I have written many times about the importance and value I personally place on memory, especially when things are at a standstill. It almost revitalizes it, although I’m not sure it brings them back to life. Nevertheless, it keeps these connections alive in the mind. The Intercommunity Commission for the Protection of Cultural Heritage has an important task before it, and what it has accomplished is commendable, given the numerous, sometimes insurmountable, difficulties it…
By Fotis Kaliampakos – Special to Hellenic News of America Konstantinos (Gus) Lambropoulos has announced his candidacy for New York State Senate in the 59th District. His wife, Maria Markou, is also running for district chief in Astoria. I’m one of you! Konstantinos (Gus) Lambropoulos, known for his professional career and philanthropic activities, announced his candidacy in a festive atmosphere at the Greek restaurant “Stamatis” in Astoria. The inaugural event, which also served as a press conference, initially had a Panhellenic or rather Panhellenic-American character, because Konstantinos Lambropoulos first wanted to convey the message of his candidacy to members of…
Galloway, New Jersey – “Party is more than cake and balloons. It can be a daily decision and determination to honor your unique identity and make space for the identities of others. Olutoyosi “Toyo” AboderinA African studies faculty member and former student of the Communication studies program, delivered a keynote speech highlighting how celebrating diversity at Stockton University is “a key form of resistance” at the Wednesday, September 13, event. “This requires not only dynamic events and programming, but also real commitment. A commitment to protecting spaces like this, to creating and being present at these events. Recognize what we…
Artist Jenny Holzer will project famous quotes about democracy, spoken by historical figures from Aristotle to Martin Luther King Jr., on the facades of the Hirshhorn Museum and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. Title PEOPLEThe project will launch at 6:30 p.m. on September 17 and run for five days as part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the Department of State’s Art in Embassies program.The National Mall is an appropriate site for the installation because “it’s a very resonant place for democracy in America,” said Megan Beyer, director of the Office of Art in Embassies.…
Northeastern Global News launched a interactive campus guide this includes restaurants, cafes and grocery stores near the university’s 13 global campuses. Northeast students, faculty and staff will have even more flexible dining options this fall with the introduction of Grubhub mobile ordering, the opening of a Fuel America cafe on the Boston campus and the launch from Northeastern Catering. Chris Abayasinghe, associate vice president for business services and oversees the dining services program at Northeastern. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University Chris Abayasinghe, associate vice president of business services at Northeastern, says services will be up and running near the start…
A total of 17 Croatian nationals were arrested Tuesday in three different locations in Greece over their alleged involvement in violent clashes between fans of AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb of Croatia on Monday. A 29-year-old Greek fan was killed in the clashes, while eight fans were injured. Amateur video of the incident showed chaotic scenes, with fans throwing flares and Molotov cocktails and clashing with wooden bats. Greek police announced Tuesday that they had made 88 arrests, most of them Croatian sympathizers. Seven Greek police officers were also suspended pending an internal investigation, government officials said. A top prosecutor…
The Rotary Media Foundation responded to a request from the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology to purchase a new electrocardiogram machine to train students in the clinical medical assisting program, according to Rotary. State-of-the-art medical equipment is essential to provide proper training to students and the college’s EKGs are 10 years old. Each new machine would cost $2,415. The Rotary Media Foundation board was prepared to provide a $1,215 grant and asked the District 7450 foundation for an additional $1,200 that would then fund a machine, Rotary said . Jeannette Barr, the school’s director of development, requested a matching grant so…