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Parthenon frieze will be recreated in New Acropolis museum
LONDON. The long-awaited formal opening of the New Acropolis Museum in Athens has now been scheduled for September, after a series of delays. The gallery housing the Parthenon marbles, at the top of the museum, with a view towards the actual Parthenon 300m away, will be finally unveiled, although many of the other displays are not expected to be completed until next year.
After years of discussions, the museum has now decided how it will present the marbles. The originals are being displayed alongside plaster casts of the pieces removed from Greece, most of which are in the British Museum in London.
An earlier plan was to place gauze curtains in front of the casts, to make it obvious they are not originals. The museum has now opted for a simpler solution. The casts will be lighter in colour than the museum’s originals, which have a patina.
LONDON. The long-awaited formal opening of the New Acropolis Museum in Athens has now been scheduled for September, after a series of ... more -
2nd Annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Part 1 with The Cultural Diplomat
The Cultural Diplomat caught up with Gena Rowlands, Tex Pardue and the Los Angeles Consul General of Greece at the closing night gala of the 2nd Annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival. This great film festival, already in its' second year has proven to be a major cultural force in Los Angeles. To find out more please visit lagreekfilmfestival.org and greektourism.com The Cultural Diplomat caught up with Gena Rowlands, Tex Pardue and the Los Angeles Consul General of Greece at the closing night gala ... more
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Christians, We Have A Problem With Our "Good" News
I have always believed that God is love and a loving God does not tortue people eternally. Serious bible study shows how certain words chosen in the New Testament to translate the texts into Greek, added Greek mythology concepts that the Old Testament doesn't support-namely the hellfire doctrine.
Finally the "good news" of Jesus Christ is really "good news". I have always believed that God is love and a loving God does not tortue people eternally. Serious bible study shows how certain word... more -
Frasier the Horny Alpaca
Spencer Grammer owns an alpaca named "Frasier" and the story about it is much funnier than the description.
Spencer stars in the ABC Family show "Greek." Spencer Grammer owns an alpaca named "Frasier" and the story about it is much funnier than the description. ... more -
Licking My Lips
"Greek" starlet Spencer Grammer got her start in TV by licking her lips on her dad's show, "Cheers."
"Greek" airs Mondays on ABC Family. "Greek" starlet Spencer Grammer got her start in TV by licking her lips on her dad's show, "Cheers." ... more -
He Peed On Her Head, EW!
It's not very often that a dog is up high enough to pee on someone's head,
"Greek" star Spencer Grammer witnessed the rare occurrence though.
"Greek" airs Mondays on ABC Family. It's not very often that a dog is up high enough to pee on someone's head, ... more -
Xeriscape, the Art of Water Conserving Landscaping
Garden centres in countries affected by drought, like Spain for example, are promoting Xeriscaping (or Xeroscaping) in order to motivate people to help save water. This technique of water conserving landscaping doesn’t refer to cactus gardens or those that are all tiled up and plantless. The possibilities of Xeriscaping are plentiful, resulting in lush and flowery garden designs. This concept of gardening has been around since the 80ies in the US. As climate patterns shift, xeriscaping is catching on in other areas and has been very popular here in Spain for the last few years. The term itself derives from the Greek word ‘xeros’, meaning dry, and the word ‘landscape’.
The idea behind Xeriscapes is to create gardens with a rational water use, to avoid any waste of water, especially in Mediterranean and warm temperate climates. Saving water however is not the only objective of Xeriscaping. It also intends to eliminate the amount of chemical fertilizers and pesticides as well as petrol-driven machinery to keep the garden in shape. Plus is saves you money and maintenance.
How does it work? When designing the landscape, plants whose natural requirements are appropriate to the local climate should be chosen. They don’t necessary have to be all local plants, but they should originate from the same climate. Furthermore, water loss through evaporation and run-off should be avoided.
Examples for common plants used in Western xeriscaping are agave, cactus, lavender, juniper, sedum and thyme, according to Wikipedia. Important factors are how to group plats together when planting, according to their water need and the shelter they give/take from other plants. Instead of the typical lawn that needs a lot of water and maintenance (hence more negative impacts due to the machinery), there are special drought-tolerant turf grasses that can be combined with other, less water needing plants to reduce the lawn area. The most efficient watering system is drip irrigation because no water is lost through evaporation. Garden centres in countries affected by drought, like Spain for example, are promoting Xeriscaping (or Xeroscaping) in order to motiva... more -
Spencer Grammer on Kimmel
Watch Jimmy Kimmel's interview with Spencer Grammer
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Check out ABC's Family hit TV show: GREEK!
This past summer ABC Family aired the popular TV show Greek following the college Greek life experiences of several college students in a fictional setting. This past summer ABC Family aired the popular TV show Greek following the college Greek life experiences of several college students i... more
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Spencer Grammer IMDb
Did you know she wanted to be a Zoologist?
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Traditional Jewelry Making: Cypriot Filigree Designs
In this short documentary, we see the making of fully handmade filigree jewelry. Filigree is a method which includes the twisting of very fine wires of gold or silver. An important aspect of the artistic and cultural heritage of Cyprus and one which reveals Greek, Etruscan and Middle-Eastern influences, all connected with the history of the island and the many conquerors who passed by through the centuries. However for multiple reasons, this is a dying form of art.
As an independent filmmaker, I wanted to showcase this unique art form as I think its one of my country's cultural traditions that should not die away. Within this effort I am showcasing some of the very few artists who continue to practice this art in the hopes of raising awareness and appreciation toward the talent and workmanship that goes into each one of these pieces. In this short documentary, we see the making of fully handmade filigree jewelry. Filigree is a method which includes the twisting of v... more -
Passing down the Byzantine tradition
A short segment of a documentary on the making of Greek, Byzantine style, silver icons. Originally made as a student film, this documentary explored the role of the icon within the Greek Orthodox culture and how the artistic know-how required for making such items is passed down from generation to generation. A short segment of a documentary on the making of Greek, Byzantine style, silver icons. Originally made as a student film, this docume... more
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Critical Decision Time for Humans: Earth's Kyros Moment, learn focus through jubil...
The founders of the Turtle Island Project believe residents of Earth are facing a Kyros moment because of the abuse of the environment.
Kairos is Greek for seizing the moment.
The Turtle Island Project promotes respect for the planet, nature, wildlife and fellow humans.
Turtle Island Project founders say we can learn a lot from Earth-based cultures like the Celts and Native Americans.
Dr. Cairns said a former of chanting called jubilation (that he demonstrates in this video) helps him focus on the problems he wants to tackle - plus demonstrates the interconnection between humans and the Earth.
TIP volunteer media advisor Greg Peterson reports
TIP website:
http://www.turtleislandproject.org
Turtle Island TV (blipTV)
http://turtleislandtv.blip.tv/
Turtle Island TV (youtube)
http://www.youtube.com/MunisingWhiteHorse
Turtle Island (myspace)
http://www.myspace.com/TurtleIslandProject
Turtle Island Project websites/Blogs:
http://groups.msn.com/WhisperingTurtle
http://turtleislandproject.wordpress.com/
email:
TurtleIslandProject@charter.net
White Buffalo Calf Woman Society:
http://www.wbcws.org
Solastalgia is a term by Glenn Albrecht to describe profound sadness over the effects of the long-term drought in Australia
Glenn Albrecht, environmental philosopher, University of Newcastle:
http://healthearth.blogspot.com/
http://healthearth.blogspot.com/2007/03/solastalgia-new...
http://home.iprimus.com.au/tammie1/Publications%20-%20J...
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/news/2006/09/newsyndrome.ht...
Solastalgia:
http://vector1media.com/spatialsustain/?p=255
http://www.collisiondetection.net/mt/archives/2005/12/s...
http://watershed.typepad.com/watershed/drought/index.ht...
http://www.greendaily.com/2008/01/07/word-of-the-day-so...
http://fermiparadox.wordpress.com/2008/01/05/solastalgi...
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Huston Smith: Scholar, writer and a Thomas J. Watson Professor of Religion and Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus Syracuse University
http://ethics.sandiego.edu/video/Kenan/Smith/index.html
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Species Extinction/Endangered Species
http://www.ecosyn.us/ecocity/Challenges/index.html:
http://eelink.net/EndSpp
http://www.animalinfo.org/rarest.htm
http://www.unep-wcmc.org/
http://www.teamhumanity.com/News-Environment08012004.ht...
http://www.planetguide.net/book/chapter_5/extinction.ht...
http://www.sciencenewsden.com/2007/riskofextinctionacce...
http://www.grconnect.com/murals/html/n2252462.html
Voluntary Human Extinction Movement - Plus Graphic by Nina Paley:
http://www.vhemt.org/aboutvhemt.htm
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/afp/20030721/carbon.html
http://www.zeroextinction.org/charts.htm
http://www.nhbs.com/averting_extinction_tefno_63272.htm...
Robert Camacho:
http://www.robertcamacho.com/paintingpic4.htm
http://www.archbold-station.org/fai/species4.html
Eco Kids
http://www.ecokidsonline.com
Kyros (Greek) unique moment in time, gives people a platform to serve God.
Kairos (Kyros), a fullness of time, an appointed time purposed by our creator.
Kyros (KIR os): The Greek word for power that is legitimate, but limited and compassionate
Kairos’ is Greek for ‘occasion’ or ‘timing.’ Kairos is the art of seizing the moment.
Kairos, or kairotic time, refers to God's eternal time.
Kairos is the ancient Greek term that can roughly be interpreted as a rhetorical combination of understood context and proper timing.
Kairos: ancient Greek word meaning right or opportune moment
http://english.ttu.edu/kairos/layers/start.html
http://www.kairospower.org/whowe.asp
http://www.kyros.org/NEWKyros_AboutUs_TheMeaningOfKyros...
http://www.kairostherapy.com/why_kairos
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairos
http://www.kyros.org/NEWKyros_AboutUs_TheMeaningOfKyros...
Jubilation:
http://www.envoymagazine.com/backissues/2.3/ihaveaquest...
http://blip.tv/file/480070 The founders of the Turtle Island Project believe residents of Earth are facing a Kyros moment because of the abuse of the environment... more -
Ecclesiastic Art
A short documentary that showcases the making of ecclesiastic art and the symbolism behind each item as part of the Christian, Greek Orthodox liturgy. A short documentary that showcases the making of ecclesiastic art and the symbolism behind each item as part of the Christian, Greek O... more
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Showcasing 10,000 years of civilization.
The Cyprus exhibits at the 'Metropolitan Museum' in New York, the 'British Museum' in London and the other museums across the world, are only but a few places where one can begin to understand the incredible history that this small island of the Mediterranean has to exhibit. Also it is perhaps a way in which one may begin to understand why it has been an island which all the major powers in history wanted to have under their command. From the Acheans and Ancient Greeks, to the Roman Empire, the Crusaders and up to today where half of its territory is still occupied by the Turkish army.
This short documentary, featuring the 'Pierides Museum' in Larnaca, showcases from the very heart of Cyprus, a sample of this history and civilization for a different view of Cyprus. Not the one of drunken summer parties with young holiday goers, but one of art and culture. The Cyprus exhibits at the 'Metropolitan Museum' in New York, the 'British Museum' in London and the other museums across the world, a... more -
Looted Sculptures to be sent home
Two ancient sculptures of Greek goddesses dug up by looters in Sicily in 1978 are to be returned.
The statues were donated in 2002 to the University of Virginia which agreed to hand them back to Italy.
They were found outside the Sicilian city of Aidone, at the site of Morgantina, an ancient Greek settlement where they were displayed in a temple.
The sculptures are thought to represent Persephone and Demeter and date back to around 525BC. Two ancient sculptures of Greek goddesses dug up by looters in Sicily in 1978 are to be returned. ... more -
Kristen Bell and Clark Duke form a band!
What a random pair - but I'd pay to see Veronica Mars sing with Clark fo sho...
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Steppin' Frat
Alpha Phi Alpha is the first intercollegiate African-American fraternity founded on the campus of Cornell University in 1906. A fraternity based on service and brotherhood, it also has one of the most solid, innovative, and energetic step groups. A Phi A. Step. Recognize. Alpha Phi Alpha is the first intercollegiate African-American fraternity founded on the campus of Cornell University in 1906. A frater... more
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