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Greece  /'gri?s/ (help·info) ( Greek ????da, transliterated Elláda [e?'laða] , historically ?????, Hellás, IPA&_160;[(h)e?'l(?)as]), also known as Hellas and officially the Hellenic Republic (???????? ??µ???at?a, Elliniki´ Dimokratía, [e?lini'k?i ðimokra'tia]), [5] is a country in southeastern Europe, situated on the southern end of the Balkan Peninsula. The country has land borders with Albania, the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east, totaling 1,160&_160;km (721&_160;mi) in length. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of mainland Greece, the Ionian Sea to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Greece has the tenth longest coastline in the world at 14,880 km (9,246 mi) in length, featuring a vast number of islands (approximately 1400, 227 of which are inhabited), including Crete, the Dodecanese, the Cyclades, and the Ionian islands. Eighty percent of Greece consists of mountains, of which Mount Olympus is the highest as 2,917 m (9,570 ft). Modern Greece traces its roots to the civilization of ancient Greece, generally considered to be the cradle of Western civilization. As such, it is the birthplace of democracy,[6] Western philosophy,[7] the Olympic Games, Western literature and historiography, political science, major scientific and mathematical principles, and Western drama,[8] including both tragedy and comedy. A developed country with a very high Human Development Index,[9][10][11][12] Greece has been a member of what is now the European Union since 1981 and its Economic and Monetary Union since 2001,[13] NATO since 1952,[14] and the European Space Agency since 2005.[15] It is also a founding member of the United Nations, the OECD,[16] and the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization. Athens is the capital; other major cities include Thessaloniki, Patras, Heraklion and Larissa. Greece was the first area in Europe where advanced early civilizations emerged, beginning with the Minoan civilization in Crete and then the Mycenean civilization on the mainland. Later, city-states emerged across the Greek peninsula and spread to the shores of the Black Sea, South Italy and Asia Minor reaching great levels of prosperity that resulted in an unprecedented cultural boom, expressed in architecture, drama, science and philosophy, and nurtured in Athens under a democratic environment.
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1. Achieve Reduced Interest Rates On Your Existing Debts With Debt Consolidation Loans
February 09, 2010
The UK is seeing in the same category of countries as Greece and Spain, who are going through a severe debt problems. However, one of the major concern about a country having large budget deficits is that people are not ready to spend sufficiently to boost its economy.
Therefore, the lenders are now expected to support the economy to recovery that tends to go hand in hand with steps to rebuild fiscal strength. Thus, people loaded with due debts are seeking ways to settle their debts down smoothly.
What Are Debt Consolidation Loans?
As the name implies, debt consolidation loan... (read more)
Author: Amelie Eve
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2. Paros, the Greek wonder island and must place to visit
February 09, 2010
Paros is one of the most popular European tourist hotspots for Greece vacations which is one of the Cyclades island, and lies to the west of Naxos. Paros Island was known in antiquity for its fine marble. The main town is Parikia. The most cosmopolitan area of the island is Naoussa. This island will bring Greece and its culture closer to you on your Greece holidays and will make your Greece vacations a pleasure that you will always remember. Paros is famous for its semi-transparent marble, which still exists today. Parikia is the capital and is one of the main harbors of the Cyclades with con... (read more)
Author: Alastair Nathan
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3. Find yourself a cheap Crete car rental
February 08, 2010
It is not very hard to find a cheap crete car rental mainly because there are so many local rental companies in the city that there are far too many options for you to miss. There are actually quite a few international rental companies as well who have put up shop at Crete because of the immense popularity that Greece as a whole as well as Crete especially has been garnering up in terms of tourism. However, these international rental companies would of course charge you much more than the smaller local businesses which keep their rates very low for their own benefits of attracting tourists. ... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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4. Virtual Real Estate?
February 09, 2010
Virtual Real Estate Greece just what am I speaking about here? If I look up virtual in the dictionary, it gives me phrases like near, practical, essential, or important. It also lists actual as an opposite. As you can see in these phases, virtual is being used as an adjective or an adverb. Here, the meaning of virtual focus is a point from which rays of light seem to emanate but do not in reality do so (such as in the image in a plane mirror.) Now we are going back to another word we learned in grade school, antonym. Antonym mean opposite. The thesaurus tells us that actual is the oppo... (read more)
Author: Themis Chantzis
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5. No.4 Michael Kors Santorini Clutch
February 07, 2010
Santorini is one of the most fascinating and magical islands of Greece. It is said that the sunsets in Santorini are the best in the word, and The colors that streak the sky change from lilac to deep purple, from yellow to orange to red, as the golden sun sinks and becomes blood red reflecting its light on to the sea and the surrounding little islands. The sight of the beautiful island filled me with the special longing. Inspired by the enchantment and beauty behind the name Santorini, the House of Michael Kors came up with a distinctive clutch, MICHAEL KORS Santorini Clutch.
Nowadays th... (read more)
Author: Tommy Martin
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6. Boston Condo - A Wonderful Place in a Wondrous City
February 07, 2010
Hearing the name of Boston verbalized with fervent ardor by a lot of people often makes you feel like you want to become part of such a fantastic place. The difficulty is that you still do not know where you are most likely to stay if ever you decide to settle in The Athens of Greece. Actually, the greatest place for you stay is in a Boston condo. It might be a surprise but condos in Boston have been thriving. You can see different condominiums being made here and there in Boston. And what does this fact tell you? It only summarizes that a Boston condo is the most liked abode in a remarkable c... (read more)
Author: Wiley Boston
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7. Greece Holidays Succeed in Satisfying All Sorts of Travellers
February 05, 2010
Although Greece and holidays go hand-in-hand, the country has been slightly eclipsed in recent years by the growth of new tourism destinations such as Greece’s old rival Turkey, and Croatia. However, Greece holidays still retain the ability to tempt, with their combination of history, culture and sun-soaked relaxation.
Built upon myth and legend, Greece and its islands are bursting with places of beauty and interest. Visitors can choose to unwind on its beaches, explore its rich history or discover its many unspoilt villages. Greece is a gastronomic delight as well, with delicious eating ... (read more)
Author: Direct Traffic
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8. The History of Lipstick?
February 02, 2010
I can hear it now – who cares about the history of lipstick? First, we are still in some pretty depressing and difficult economic times. Second, lipstick is a perfect way to perk up a gloomy day and add some cheap chic to our “wardrobe.” Finally, a brief look at the history of lipstick will hopefully entertain as well as take you away from your daily drudgery. Lipstick, believe it or not, has a rather formidable history. Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Samaria, Babylonia – these are the times and I picture Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra – can you see her going without her lipstick? O... (read more)
Author: Mary Anna Donovan
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9. "Mann International"- International Economics-(UK Austerity Measures Imminent)
February 02, 2010
“Mann International”: The UK faces harsh cuts and taxes but will they be enough?
“Mann International”; The financial markets may be focused on Greece and its debt problems but the next 6 months will undoubtedly see attention shift to the United Kingdom. That is apparently the opinion of analysts at Asia-based investment boutique, “Mann International”.
Central to the financial community’s concerns are the huge budget and fiscal deficits being run by Europe’s second biggest economy. Although the Bank of England’s quantitative easing program has had moderate success, it has also fuel... (read more)
Author: Erica Reardon
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10. 15 Beads For Happiness
February 01, 2010
Thanksgiving is the American day to reflect on our blessings and gifts. It is a time for family and friends to gather together and name the things they are thankful for in their lives. What would happen if we did that more often?
A few years ago when I was in Greece, I picked up a string of beautiful red and silver beads. There are 15 of them, strung on a lovely silver chain and tied off with a silver tassel. The Greeks use them as prayer beads but I’ve developed a new use for them.
The beads stay at the head of my bed and each night as I crawl into bed, I reach out and pick them up.... (read more)
Author: Laura Posey
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11. "Dawson & Fielding Inc."-(US Dollar Carry Trade Begins Unwinding)...
February 01, 2010
“Dawson & Fielding Inc.” believes that the US dollar carry trade is slowly but surely unwinding with implications for equity values.
Dawson & Fielding Inc., the Asia-based asset management firm, reportedly believes that the so-called US dollar carry trade is beginning to unwind as investors become jittery over the strength of the global recovery and the potential for sovereign debt defaults in the wake of the credit rating downgrade of Greece by both Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s.
Greece recently had its sovereign credit rating slashed by the three main credit ratings agencies becau... (read more)
Author: Lee Hutchinson
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12. The Origin & History of Italian Greyhounds
February 01, 2010
Italian Greyhounds are the smallest of the family of sight hounds, also known as gazehounds. The Italian Greyhound is an ancient breed. A 6000 year old Egyptian tomb shows dogs similar to the Italian Greyhound. They are also depicted on decorative Mediterranean art of 2000 years ago from the areas of modern Greece and Turkey. Small greyhound skeletons have also been found on archeological digs of these areas. These small greyhound dogs became popular with noblemen during the Renaissance. A small greyhound-type dog was found in an ancient lava flow in the city of Pompeii, which is the ruined a... (read more)
Author: Camille Goldin
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13. Car hire Chania Airport, the importance to have a rented car waiting for you there
January 30, 2010
A car hire chania airport is the best way possible for a new tourist to discover the beauty of the Crete Island. Once you get yourself a car on rent right from chania airport you would be free to travel anywhere you please all around the islands of Greece, though you must start your beautiful journey with an exploration of the country's largest island, Crete. The car hire Crete from the airport will come in very handy as it would be yours to use through your entire journey in Greece whether you leave Crete during your stay or not. You can use such a rented car to travel long distances and visi... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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14. Greece Denies US$35 Billion Bond Sale to China
January 27, 2010
Athens denied reports that it planned to offer Beijing a US$35 billion government bond sale as a way to pay for its increasing public debt.
Greek’s Finance Ministry said in a statement:”The figures reported are not true.” An earlier report claimed that investment bank Goldman Sachs approached the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, the agency managing China’s US$2.4 trillion foreign exchange reserves, about a possible purchase although Beijing rejected the offer.
Greek Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou told the Financial Times in an earlier report that he would visit Chi... (read more)
Author: dezan shira
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15. The History of Women's Swimwear
January 27, 2010
When one thinks of the history of women’s swimwear, the image of dowdy, figure-obscuring bathing suits come to mind. You may be surprised, however, that a trip down memory lane reveals something very….well…revealing. In the Classical Era, when Rome and Greece were the superpowers of the ancient world, swimming was done in the nude or in revealing two-piece suits reminiscent of the early bikini. Women’s swimwear has truly fluctuated in terms of what was modest, decent, and even appropriate over the years. How did we go from frolicking in the nude to covering up completely to considering a b... (read more)
Author: Jenny Mosley
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16. An In-depth History Of Logos
January 27, 2010
The history of logo dates back to ancient times in Greece. The term ‘logo’ was coined to refer to a symbol, name or trademark. The purpose of this symbol or trademark was of easy recognition. The logo originated in the form of a cipher comprising of a single letter. It is also made of a design or mark consisting of two or more letters. The fact that whether cipher was used as the name of the owner of the commodity or commercial or stationary purpose is not known. Many Greek and Roman coins were found with the monograms of their rulers or towns. Later the logo was widely used for commercial and... (read more)
Author: Lonard Math
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17. Are You Planning To Take A Cooking Vacation?
January 26, 2010
Cooking class can be fun during your holidays. While in holidays, you can arrange your class. There are cooking classes offered for vacationers. Choose the menus you want to learn. Cooking holidays give you opportunity to meet new chefs. You can apply your cooking skills as a restaurant chef. Check this article to learn about how to enroll for cooking holidays.
A Cooking Vacation is among the top choice of destination for kitchen enthusiasts. No matter if your plan is to have a short break from your neighborhood, or to travel for few days, culinary tours allow you to explore, experience, ... (read more)
Author: Rudy Silva
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18. The perfect lifestyle mens wallets
January 27, 2010
Men's wallets are an absolute necessity in any man's pocket. It carries all the essential items a man needs throughout his everyday life namely, ID cards, license, credit and debit cards, and of course the ever so important money bills. The word "wallet" was first used in the 1st century A.D. and described a bag or a knapsack for carrying items. Reference to the wallet goes back as early ancient Greece and the Renaissance all the way to the 19th century. In the early 1950s, the wallet took its step to fame as an item of necessity when credit cards were introduced. Today men's wallets are such ... (read more)
Author: Mithran Balakrishnan
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19. Things You Never Guessed About Potted Whiskey
January 27, 2010
It would be appropriate for a people-based profile of whisky to begin by naming the first whisky maker. Sadly, no-one knows who he was. In fact, no-one knows who the first distiller was. It is clear that from AD 4 onwards, alchemists in China, India, Arabia, Egypt and Greece were using distillation to make turpentine, medicines, makeup (al-kohl, our alcohol) and perfumes, but there is no evidence that they adapted brewing techniques to make whisky.
How the Irish and Scots got in on the act is equally mysterious. The Celts may have known about distillation, but apart from a couple of enig... (read more)
Author: Alonzo Green
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20. At Loggerheads in Zante
January 25, 2010
Zante holidays by the stunning green countryside, clear blue waters, safe sandy beaches and hidden coves. You can choose resorts that offer relaxation and family friendly beaches, towns that offer a vibrant party atmosphere, or the perfect combination of both, there really is something in Zante holidays to suit everyone. ">Zante, Zakynthos or Zakinthos, which ever way you prefer to spell it is a beautiful little island in the dazzling Ionian Sea, just off the coast of Greece.
The third largest of the Ionian Islands, Zante is as captivating as it is beautiful. Juicy citrus trees, fragra... (read more)
Author: Yvonne Dawson
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21. The History of Tennis
January 25, 2010
The origins of tennis game, as any other game of racket and ball, are traditionally credited to 11th or 12th century French game paume which was played with the hand and later advanced into jeu be paume with the use of rackets. However, not all historians agree on this subject. There is a theory that the word tennis comes from the name of Tinnis, a town in ancient Egypt, and the word racket – from rahat, meaning ‘palm of the hand’ in Arabic. It is believed that different versions of the game were played in ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece, although there is no additional evidence to that. ... (read more)
Author: Victoria Evans
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22. Things to Do on Rhodes Ostrich Farm & Park during Rhodes Holidays
January 24, 2010
Rhodes Island is a popular island among all the islands in Greece. Yearly this island is visited by countless tourists from all around the world. The basic reason for their visit is the attractiveness and magnificence of this place. All those holidaymakers who are planning for their upcoming vacations are advised to plan for Rhodes holidays this year. There are countless places which will entertain your stay at Rhodes. Rhodes Ostrich Farm & Park is just the right for making the Rhodes holidays ideas perfect.
Rhodes Ostrich Farm & Park:
Among many of the parks, resorts, and tourists... (read more)
Author: Frank Jaeger
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23. Car Hire Greece - How to save your valuable money through discount car hire?
January 24, 2010
Tourism industry has got its large growth during recent times. One of the reasons for which the tourism industry has got its demand is because of the car hiring agencies. There may be several reasons for the growth of tourism industry but discount car hire got a warm welcome from all the consumers who go for a tour. Tourists prefer to select any one of car hiring agencies as soon as they enter the tourist spot and select car of their choice at a very decent price.
Some tourists will book a car of their choice in advance from their home town by paying through online. Some car hiring agenc... (read more)
Author: Chris Cornell
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24. The A.S.E in Europe
January 24, 2010
The Athens Stock Exchange or ATHEX is a stock exchange settled in Greece since 1876. Athens Stock Exchange is a subsidiary company of Hellenic Exchanges S.A., whose shares are placed in the Athens Exchange. A stock market exchange does not hold share holdings. Instead, it joins buyers to vendors. All public stock barters on an exchange. Although you'll probably purchase stocks through a brokerage, it is significant to realize the relationship with stock exchanges and organisations and the methods whereby the demands of different stock exchanges allow for the trade protection to investors. ... (read more)
Author: Iain Morton
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25. World Cup Games 2010
January 24, 2010
World Cup 2010 Upcoming Games (Fixtures)http://www.scorepage.com/sport/soccer/international/worldcupInternational | World Cup grp. A11 Jun 2010 Not Started (1) South Africa - - - Mexico (4) 11 Jun 2010 Not Started (2) Uruguay - - - France (3)16 Jun 2010 Not Started (1) South Africa - - - Uruguay (2)17 Jun 2010 Not Started (3) France - - - Mexico (4)22 Jun 2010 Not Started (4) Mexico - - - Uruguay (2)22 Jun 2010 Not Started (3) France - - - South Africa (1)International | World Cup grp. B 12 Jun 2010 Not Started (2) South Korea - - - Greece (3)12 Jun 2010 Not Started (1) Argentina - - -... (read more)
Author: Theodore Dyer
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