The Original Greek Festival will open its doors on Oct. 3 through Oct. 6. Returning for their 53rd anniversary, the Montrose festival will offer Greek cuisine, pastries, live music, arts and cathedral ...
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How the world sees Greece
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
British Airways flight to London makes unplanned Athens stop
Greek authorities say a British Airways jet carrying 158 people from Cyprus to London has made a safe unscheduled landing at Athens International Airport
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Greek strikes bring country to a standstill
Fresh public sector strikes in Greece caused havoc for transport links as well as the finance sector and media agencies on Wednesday. Strikers are protesting government plans to deregulate the labor market.
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The best luggage scales you can buy
* A digital luggage scale is a must for any traveler, particularly those who check baggage or tend to overpack. * Between its tare function, highly accurate sensors, and an affordable price tag, the $11 Etekcity Digital Hanging Luggage Scale stands out among the rest. A luggage scale is a handy item to bring along on your travels, especially if you tend to overpack or you're facing restrictive airline policies. As many travelers find, a few extra items here and there can add up quickly. This is especially true if you can't return from a trip without getting souvenirs for your loved ones at home. Most digital luggage scales provide fast and accurate readings, and they're generally compact and portable enough to slip into a piece of carry-on luggage. In most cases, all you need is a battery or two for operation. Most luggage scales fall within the range of $9 to $20. Many travelers agree that's a small price to pay, especially when you could end up paying $50 or more if your bag is deemed overweight by an airline. There isn't a lot of variation when it comes to the best luggage scales, but subtle differences can help steer you in the direction of one particular scale. For example, some scales automatically shut off to conserve battery life. A handful of scales are equipped with a low battery indicator. If you know you overpack, you may want to consider a scale with an overweight warning, which is typically generated in the form of an audible beep. The majority of digital luggage scales have a weight limit of 110 pounds or 50 kilograms. Most also provide readings in both pounds and kilograms, which particularly comes in handy for international travel. Another factor to consider is the overall comfort and strength of the handle. Heavier bags tend to be tougher to lift and can strain both the handle and hook of the scale, especially if you often pack your bags to the brim. HERE ARE THE BEST LUGGAGE SCALES OF 2019: * Best luggage scale overall: Etekcity Digital Hanging Luggage Scale * Best multifunction luggage scale: Urbo 3-in-1 Luggage Scale with Built-In Powerbank * Best luggage scale for overpackers: Travel Smart by Conair Compact Digital Luggage Scale * Best battery-free luggage scale: Ellessi Luggage Scale * Best luggage scale for frequent flyers: Tarriss Jetsetter Digital Luggage Scale _Updated 10/2/19 by Jada Wong: Updated copy and formatting, and wrote a personal review of the Etekcity Digital Hanging Luggage Scale._ THE BEST LUGGAGE SCALE OVERALL Amazon THE ETEKCITY DIGITAL HANGING LUGGAGE SCALE IS JUST UNDER FIVE-OUNCES BUT CAN WEIGH BAGS AND SUITCASES UP TO 110 POUNDS. I've had my Etekcity scale for more than three years now and I've used it on more than 10 international trips to Greece, Iceland, Amsterdam, the Maldives, and more. It's honestly one of the best purchases I've made. I always overpack no matter where I'm going, so having a luggage scale really helps me streamline and prioritize the essentials. It also helps me avoid the embarrassment and time wasted trying to unload things in front of everyone at the airport, and most importantly, exorbitant overweight baggage fees. But don't let the $11 price fool you — it's durable, dependable, and accurate. It fits into your pocket and weighs just under five ounces, but can weigh items up to 110 pounds. To use this luggage scale, just loop it around the handle of you bag or suitcase and lift. The weight will pop up on the digital screen either as pounds or kilograms. I set it to the unit of measurement that my destination uses (usually kilograms) so I don't have to do convert it m yself. I really just use this to weigh my packed suitcases, but there's also a tare and memory function to track the weight of empty luggage, and a temperature function to make sure your bags aren't in extreme heat or cold. I haven't used either of these features personally, but Amazon reviewers say they've come in handy. The scale comes with a CR2032 lithium battery, and it hasn't died on me in the last three years I've had it. Granted, I use it only a few times a year on long trips, but even if I had to buy a replacement battery, it wouldn't be the worst thing to happen. Etekcity's scale has a 4.5-star rating with more than 5,000 Amazon reviews. You can read my full review of the scale over here. —_ Jada Wong _ PROS: Accurate sensors, low-battery indicator, required battery included, automatic shutoff CONS: Small handle can make it tricky to balance larger bags for accurate readings, battery life could be better, display difficult to read in sunlight THE BEST MULTIFUNCTION LUGGAGE SCALE Amazon THE URBO 3-IN-1 LUGGAGE SCALE WITH BUILT-IN POWERBANK IS LIKE PACKING THREE TRAVEL-FRIENDLY TOOLS IN ONE. When preparing for travel, it's always best to pack smartly. Sure, a luggage scale is handy, but what if said luggage scale could also double as a portable battery and a flashlight? That's the thinking behind the Urbo 3-in-1 Luggage Scale with Built-In Powerbank. As a digital luggage scale, the gadget has a maximum weight capacity of 110 pounds or 50 kilograms. It also has an overweight warning, tare, hold, power saver, and low-battery alert functions. The non-slip grip allows for comfortable weighing. A small display indicates weight in either metric or imperial. While most luggage scales are either left at home before a trip or in the luggage at the hotel, the Urbo 3-in-1 Luggage Scale with Built-In Powerbank is meant to tag along with you. Stuff it inside a backpack or purse, and you'll have a 6,000mAh battery for recharging phones (at least twice), tablets, ebooks, cameras, etc. And for safety, the scale has a built-in 60-lumen LED flashlight for navigating in dark environments. The strap, used for weighing luggage, can be removed. Because there is a battery, the Urbo 3-in-1 Luggage Scale with Built-In Powerbank is heavier than other luggage scales. Despite the high price, it offers a lot of value — you're getting three products, after all. Good Housekeeping UK said it is "worth investing in" and it loves "its innovative design." The publication noted that it's great for campers, too, but it didn't like its accuracy with heavier luggage. On Amazon's customer reviews, 84% gave it 5 stars, with an overall average of 4.5 stars. Most customers applaud the product, although some reportedly received defective units. PROS: Built-in rechargeable battery and flashlight, comfortable grip CONS: Big and heavy THE BEST LUGGAGE SCALE FOR OVERPACKERS Conair EVERY BIT OF WEIGHT COUNTS WHEN YOU'RE TRAVELING, WHICH IS WHERE THE TRAVEL SMART BY CONAIR COMPACT DIGITAL LUGGAGE SCALE'S AUDIBLE ALERT REALLY COMES IN HANDY. This compact digital travel luggage scale is an easy choice if you suffer from a severe case of overpacking. If your bag exceeds the weight limit, it will beep to warn you. Unlike many other luggage scales, which generally hold up to 110 pounds, this scale has an 80-pound capacity. Of course, if you exceed the general weight limit for most airlines (50 pounds), it won't really matter. There is a digital display that shows weight in either pound or kilogram, and the blue color helps it stand out from the rest. The simplicity in its operation makes it foolproof. Amazon reviewers found the scale to be small and lightweight. However, while most customers found it to be accurate, a couple didn't. One reviewer recommended adding 1-to-2 pounds as a buffer. Another Amazon reviewer said the Travel Smart by Conair Compact Digital Luggage Scale was not only useful for international flights but a necessity. "Inter-continent flights have different luggage limits and this allowed us to accurately know what we had and shift things around as needed. Bonus - being able to switch to kilogram right on the scale rather than trying to convert to US pounds in our heads." The Travel Smart by Conair Compact Digital Luggage Scale is made out of plastic, like most luggage scales. One Amazon customer said the scale felt like it's melting after some use. Overall, 65% of buyers gave it 5 stars, for an average of 4.4 stars. A big complaint is pricing, so if you don't need audible alerts, there are more affordable options. PROS: Audible overweight alert, pound/kilogram conversion CONS: Smaller weight capacity, a bit pricey SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDER SEE ALSO: * The best snowshoes you can buy * The best sleds you can buy for winter fun * This $11 luggage scale has saved me hundreds of dollars in overweight bag fees — I’ve been using it for more than 3 years
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Archbishop of Crete, Irinaios, “blesses” a medical cannabis shop
The Archbishop of Crete, Irinaios, broke a taboo. He blessed the opening of a medical cannabis shop on the island of Crete. Even if medical cannabis has nothing do with the drug the Greek orthodox Church normally does not even want to hear the word. Archbishop Irinaios has reached the age of 86 and apparently … The post Archbishop of Crete, Irinaios, “blesses” a medical cannabis shop appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greek Fire (ex-Story Of The Year) share their “True Colors”-watch
Greek Fire frontman Moon delivers a poignant performance in the dramatic and uplifting clip, dedicated to the memory of producer/close friend Matt Amelung. “This is such a cool and special song to our ...
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Greece's Moria refugees decry conditions, 'death better than this'
LESBOS, Greece Oct 2 (Reuters) - Jan Ali Razaiem said he made the long journey from his home in Afghanistan to Greece for a better future for his two sons. Instead, he has been forced to settle for ...
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Action needed on refugee children in Greece
Refugees and migrants demonstrate outside the Moria refugee camp in Lesbos, protesting against the living conditions. Photograph: Stratis Balaskas/EPA As a charity supporting unaccompanied refugee ...
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Unprecedented move by a PM: Mitsotakis openly criticizes Wed’s strike
In an unprecedented move for a prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, openly criticized the country’s unions that have launched a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, the second within a couple of days. “Once again, a few strike and many are in trouble!” Mitsotakis wrote on his private Facebook account taking an open opposition against the strike, launched … The post Unprecedented move by a PM: Mitsotakis openly criticizes Wed’s strike appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Arizona Midday Chandler Greek Fest Tickets Giveaway
1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. 3. Entry.
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Greece calls for extra EU aid for refugees in Turkey
Greece on Wednesday called for additional EU financial assistance to Turkey for Syrian refugees in the country. Giorgos Koumoutsakos, Greece’s alternate minister for migration policy, told German ...
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26 things to do around Portland this week: Greek Festival, BirdFest & Bluegrass and Batman in Concert
Explore a day’s worth of nature, wildlife and Chinook culture while celebrating the fall migration of the sandhill crane to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Celebrate the region’s eco-gastronomy ...
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National Meteo warning: Strong rainfalls, storms, wind, hail Oct 3-7
What if we, in Athens, have 30 degrees Celsius and a bright sunshine on Wednesday? The weather is going to rapidly change for the worse with rainfalls, thunderstorms, powerful winds and possible hail falls. The Greek National Meteorological Service (EMY) has issued a weather warning. The barometric low will start in the West of the … The post National Meteo warning: Strong rainfalls, storms, wind, hail Oct 3-7 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Orthodox Icon’s Path from Greece to Maryland Church Festival
A 120-year-old Orthodox icon made a 5,000-mile journey from Rhodes, Greece to the Baltimore area, to Parkville. “It’s the first time that this icon has […] The post Orthodox Icon’s Path from Greece to Maryland Church Festival appeared first on The National Herald.
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Archbishop Elpidophoros at the Centennial Celebration of St. Barbara in Orange, CT
BOSTON – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the centennial celebrations of the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox parish in Orange, CT on September […] The post Archbishop Elpidophoros at the Centennial Celebration of St. Barbara in Orange, CT appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek workers strike for second time in two weeks
Private sector workers in Greece have walked off the job for the second time in two weeks as part of a 24-hour nationwide strike to protest against labour reforms planned by the country's recently ...
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Uncorked: Northwest Italy's Piedmont region features many of the best hill-side venues
This red wine, fashioned from the Xinomavro grape in northern GREECE, is similar in flavor profile to Nebbiolo; the Greeks consider this their legitimate ...
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Hurricane Electric extends global backbone to GREECE
Hurricane Electric's PoP in Lamda Hellix Data Center Campus is its first and only PoP in GREECE and is intended to provide companies and residential ...
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Hurricane Electric launches PoP in Lamda Helix data centre
“Having a Hurricane Electric PoP in our data centre campus is a big deal both for our customers and for the high-speed internet connectivity in GREECE ...
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GREECE'S Leon Shipping linked to purchase of GEM tanker
Leon Shipping & Trading, a low-profile tanker owner from GREECE, is believed to be behind one of several tanker sales reportedly carried out by ...
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Fotis Dulos Did Not Violate Gag Order by Speaking to GREEK Newspaper About Estranged Wife`s ...
The estranged husband of missing mother Jennifer Dulos has broken his silence, opening up to a newspaper in Greece about her disappearance.
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Workers at Metro, Tram, Trains on work stoppage, 24h strike Oct 3 (UPD)
Workers at Athens Metro Lines 1, 2 and 3, and at the Tram have announced to launch work stoppages on Thursday, October 3, 2019. Train and Proastiakos workers have declared a 24-hour strike on the same day. Affected by the work stoppage are Metro Lines 2 and 3, Urban train ISAP/Line 3 and the Tram. … The post Workers at Metro, Tram, Trains on work stoppage, 24h strike Oct 3 (UPD) appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Academy of Athens honors outgoing ECB chief Mario Draghi
The Academy of Athens honored the outgoing President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi for his role in rescuing the European economic and monetary union and for his response and actions in dealing with the debt crisis in the Eurozone. “His contribution is significant and is universally recognized,” said Stefanos Imellos, the President … The post Academy of Athens honors outgoing ECB chief Mario Draghi appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Goulandris Museum opens its gates to the public in Athens
A new museum opens its gates to the public in Athens on October 2, 2019: The Museum of Contemporary Art of the Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation The museum’s mission, as envisioned by its founders, is for everyone to have access to unique works of art created by some of the world’s most important modern … The post Goulandris Museum opens its gates to the public in Athens appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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City Of Dreams To Boost Tourism In Cyprus Even As GREECE Prepares To Compete
Melco Resorts and entertainment are putting together the Casino named City of Dreams in Cyprus, and they are hopeful that this new move will boost ...
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GREECE'S Thenamaris offloads 18-year-old MR product carrier
Diversified Greek shipping giant Thenamaris has sold its oldest tanker, an 18-year-old MR. US brokers said the Martinos family company's 39,000-dwt ...
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GREECE'S Capital Markets Commission Approves Sazka's Bid for OPAP
GREECE'S capital markets commission has approved the bid by Sazka Group to acquire the Greek gaming firm OPAP. In 2013, GREECE sold a 33% ...
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France defends GREECE on migration
French President Emmanuel Macron defended GREECE on the migration crisis arguing that the defence of EU borders cannot burden the entry ...
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GREECE: first English-taught UG at a public uni
The program, focusing on Archaeology, History, and Literature of Ancient GREECE, is taught over four years – eight semesters – and features trips to the ...
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GREECE Boosts Naval Presence in the Aegean to Stem Migrant Flow
GREECE has sent dozens of Navy and Coast Guard vessels to the eastern Aegean in a desperate effort to stem the flow of migrants and asylum seekers ...
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Red Star Belgrade Rallies to Beat Olympiakos 3-1
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Red Star Belgrade recovered to beat Olympiakos 3-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday after the Greeks went down to 10 […] The post Red Star Belgrade Rallies to Beat Olympiakos 3-1 appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek Population Aging Fast, Fewer Teens, Workers, Births
ATHENS – Already wracked by a 9 1/2-year-long economic and austerity crisis that saw the economy shrink 25 percent, and scores of thousands of people […] The post Greek Population Aging Fast, Fewer Teens, Workers, Births appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek Taxes Still Slow Recovery Hopes, Scare Off Investors
Although the new New Democracy government has cut the corporate rate from 29 to 24 percent and said it will be cut again in 2020 […] The post Greek Taxes Still Slow Recovery Hopes, Scare Off Investors appeared first on The National Herald.
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Mitsotakis Defends Going After Striking Trade Unions
ATHENS – His government having already moved to make it easier for businesses to fire workers, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis took a shot at […] The post Mitsotakis Defends Going After Striking Trade Unions appeared first on The National Herald.
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Pyatt Plays Up Greece’s Energy Security Role in East Mediterranean
ATHENS – As Turkey is drilling in Cypriot sovereign waters for energy, US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt said Greece is a critical player for oil and […] The post Pyatt Plays Up Greece’s Energy Security Role in East Mediterranean appeared first on The National Herald.
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Your guide to the 26th Delphi Bank GREEK Film Festival
This year's lineup for the 26th Delphi Bank GREEK Film Festival (GFF) is the most promising so far, showcasing a wide and diverse selection of ...
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DJs reunite to breathe life into '90s GREEK clubbing phenomenon Atlantis one more time
One concept that lit the Sydney GREEK clubbing scene on fire. In 1998 it was Sydney's biggest club and Australia's biggest GREEK club. A platinum ...
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Real Housewives of Atlanta head to Greece for upcoming series
Panos who is Lindsay Lohan's partner in her GREEK business ventures captioned the photo: It was an honour to have the ladies of RHOA in one of our ...
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GREEK-owned fleet continues to dominate
The new GREEK government, headed by Kyriakos Mitsotakis, was formed in July but already appears to be the most ardently pro-shipping new ...
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Nikos Vertis becomes a Nono
Some of the famous guests in attendance included GREEK footballer Alexandros Tzorvas and his wife Chrysavgi Atsidakou, musical artist Nikos ...
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Troy University suspends Greek intake events
TROY, Ala. – Tuesday, Troy University suspended Greek intake events for all organizations. In a statement, the university said the campus ban reflects the ongoing Delta Kappa Epsilon ...
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Greek Unions Stage Fresh Strike Against Labour Reforms
Greek workers staged a fresh 24-hour strike Wednesday against government plans to deregulate the labour market, paralysing road and rail transport, closing banks and shutting down news outlets. Buses ...
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Greeks march over reform plans of new government
Greek private sector workers walked off the job on Wednesday and marched through the streets of Athens to protest against labor reforms planned by the new conservative government which they say will weaken unions and curb their right to strike.
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This Greek Chicken Soup Has a Surprising Sephardic History
Scan the menu of just about any Greek restaurant in the U.S. and you will see avgolemono listed prominently in the soup and salad section. A thick, velvety concoction of chicken broth, rice or orzo, ...
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Air-raid sirens of Greek Civil Defense sound across the country
The penetrating sound of the air-raid sirens of the Greek Civil Defense sounded across the country on Wednesday morning. They sounded twice using two different sound patterns. It was a test in the context of the military exercise PARMENION 2019 The sirens sounded twice and thus: • At 11:00, the air raid alarm sounded for … The post Air-raid sirens of Greek Civil Defense sound across the country appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greece Struggles To Cope As Migrant Arrivals Soar
The hulking Greek coastguard officer gazed intently as another group of migrants, the fifth of the day, boarded a minibus after landing on a beach on the island of Lesbos. "We're taking it day by day, ...
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Greece: Strikes against labor reforms halt ferries, services
Strikes against Greece's new conservative government have halted ferries and transport services across the country as unions rally in opposition to a new labor bill they argue will undermine collective bargaining rights and the right to strike
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General strike in Greece: Transportation suspended, banks closed, media shut down
All private and state-owned media in Greece have launched a 24-hour strike today, joining the workers' general strike organized by the General Confederation of Employees in Greece. The strike will ...
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Champions League Standings
Olympiacos FC (GREECE) 2, Tottenham (England) 2. Bayern (Germany) 3, Red Star Belgrade (Serbia) 0. Tuesday, Oct. 1. Tottenham (England) 2 ...
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Hilde Lee: Olives bring fragrance and richness to everything from salads to soaps
Many of the folk stories about olives are charming and part of the folklore of GREECE and the Middle East, although many historians claim these were ...
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