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Calendar Changes 2013 of the World Superbike

The mess that has ensued with Indian bureaucracy and the difficulties of getting the bikes into the country in time for the March 10 race, temporarily resolved according to the Italian website GPone.

Η Dorna, Italians write, acknowledging that it probably won't be able to bring racing bikes to India on 10 Of March, forced to postpone India's match for the 17 November. In other words, the second race of the season at the newly built Buddh International Circuit takes place… the final.

The race has been facing a number of obstacles for some time now, but Dorna had not found the time to deal with them. Important among them is the problem of customs regulations, which require motorcycles to be at Indian customs 15 whole days before the match, that is, the Sabbath of… Timed Trials race at Phillip Island.

The procedure also provides for the payment of a large amount as a guarantee for each motorcycle, which will be returned after months, provided that it is proved that the racing motorcycle re-exited India as it was imported!

Craze, things that is. The teams' finances are very tight and if the factory teams could cope with the temporary duties, the same is not certain for satellite or private ones.

After her decision, Dorna to avoid the outcry, it implies that the real cause is not the Indian bureaucracy, but the organization's unpreparedness to set up and execute a world-class match.

However, moving the Indian round burdens the teams' budget anyway. According to the original design, India's match would be played after Australia's, being a stopover on the return journey to Europe.

Now the Teams have to transport all their equipment to Australia, to return en masse to Europe and in November to "migrate" again with women and children to India for the last round of the year.

All this, when Dorna's main priority is to reduce the cost of racing… Somewhere Mr. Ezpeletta got his feet tangled.

People's participation in November may also prove to be a problem, as 3 weeks before the Indian F1 race is held at the same Budhh International circuit. Many fear that Indian viewers do not have the income to watch 2 world class racing in a month and this will likely come at the expense of WSBK.

However, this is not the only problem of the World Superbike this year. Certainly, the traditional race in Brno, Czech Republic will no longer be held, since his father Karel Abraham, owner of the track, he preferred to make it available for a race of the newly created Central European Speed ​​Championship!

Teams from the Czech Republic are participating, Italy, Germany, Slovakia and Hungary. After Abraham's decision to support the Central European races, Brno is excluded from the WSBK calendar until 2015. This is reported by the German-language website Speedweek.

Finally, the Portuguese match in Portimao is also doubtful, as in order to be held it will have to be granted by the local Government, something unlikely given the poor economic situation in Iberia.

Another factor against funding is Portimao's location. It is located in the Algarve coastal region, already very developed touristically, so it has little to offer in terms of visitors to the area.

Updated Match Calendar 2013 του FIM World Superbike Championship (WSBK-Superbike WSS-Supersport STK-Stocksport)

Date Country Faithfully WSBK WSS STK
24 February Australia Phillip Island X X
14 April Spain Aragon X X X
28 April Netherlands Assen X X X
12 May Italy Monza X X X
26 May Britain Donington X X
9 June Portugal Portimao (STC) X X X
23 June To be announced To be announced X X X
30 June Italy Imola (STC) X X X
21 July Russia Moscow Raceway X X
4 August Britain Silverstone X X X
1 September Germany Nurburgring X X X
29 September USA Laguna Seca X
6 October France Magny Cours X X X
20 October Spain Jerez X X X
17 November India Buddha Circuit X X

STC = Contract not yet signed.

Source : newsbeast.gr

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Theseus and Ariadne in Bull Island at the Badminton Theatre

The Badminton Theatre presents the children's show "Theseus and Ariadne on the island of Taurus" Is the motto of the 16th Spare Parts Bazaar 26 January – 28 April 2013.

Theseus and Ariadne on the Island of the Bulls, the first Greek children's theater production to stage Badminton, is a show that combines the spectacular with the educational character of ancient Greek myths.

The show tells the story of the mythical hero Theseus, son of King Aegeus and founder of Athens. Theseus, after breathtaking feats, travels to Crete and, with the help of the Gods and the beautiful Ariadne, defeats the Minotaur. The plot is riveting: all the Greek mythology - heroes participate in the adventure, mortals, wonderful but also terrible supernatural beings and of course the Olympian Gods.  From work to work and from city to city, knitwear is woven, hatred, suffering, but also friendships and loves and above all love! Battles languish on the road of Theseus, storms, mermaids – the adventures for true heroes never end.

Palaces parade on stage, seas, fortresses, ships, labyrinths, mermaids, bulls – bull eating –  gods emerging from the bowels of the earth, or fall from the sky, heroes, mortals, bright but also dark supernatural beings!

The text is signed by the acclaimed poet Stratis Paschalis.  The direction and choreography is by award-winning choreographer Sofia Spyratou. The original score was composed by one of the most remarkable young composers, who stood out through Schoolwave, Apollo Retsos. The imposing sets and costumes were designed by the always imaginative Manolis Pantelidakis, who created an impressive visual world, which gives the spectacle special, unforgettable authenticity. The size and quality of the show ensure, also, the Badminton Theater and Michalis Adams who signs the production.

More than twenty talented artists – aerial acrobats, actors, singers,  μουσικοί¬, some of whom are invited from abroad especially for this production – give flesh and bones to the legend.

The show stars one of the most important actors of the younger generation, Yannis Stankoglou, in the role of Theseus. With him the: Electra Nikolouzou and Georgina Paleothodorou. They also participate (in alphabetical order): Anna Athanasiadis, Alexandros Keivanais, Amalia Kosmas, Alexandros Laskaratos, Chloe Mantzari, Jeff Marawi, Yanna Medvedeva, George Pelagias, Chris Radanov, Alain Rivero Rodriguez, Yannis Smeros, Ivan Svitailo, Angeliki Trombouki, Alberto Feis, Rania Fovou, Iove Fragatou, Evi Hatzakis et al.

Theseus and Ariadne in Bull Island is a show that marks a new concept for children's theater, in a production equal to all the great shows hosted at the Badminton Theatre.
The archetypal Greek mythology and the rich, impressive sight for children are perceived as a top quality and priority educational process – especially in an age of emerging extremes – that the emphasis on reasonable moderation taught by classical education is vital.  Because the play talks about the meeting of two different cultures: on the one hand the measure and reason of Athens and on the other the mysticism and fist of the Minoan sea rule. The two cultures open a dialogue and get to know each other, conveying an important message to children.

The show is perfect for all ages!
DIRECTION – CHOREOGRAPHY: SOFIA SPIRATOU
TEXTS: STRATIS PASCHALIS
LYRICS OF SONGS: LINA NIKOLAKOPOULOU
SCENES – COSTUMES: MANOLIS PANTELIDAKIS
LIGHTING DESIGN: LEFTERIS PAVLOPOULOS
MUSIC: APOLLON RETSOS
PRODUCTION: MICHALIS ADAM

They star:
In the role of Theseus, YIANNIS STANKOGLOU
ELEKTRA NIKOLOUZOU plays the role of Ariadne

Source : culturenow.gr

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Private collection of Picasso ceramic sculptures goes under the hammer

From Sotheby's London auction house

The sale of a private collection, which includes more than 100 Pablo Picasso ceramics, and which will take place on 19 Of March 2013, Sotheby's London auction house announced today.

As stated in the announcement of the house, these dishes full of character, bowls and vases transformed by Picasso into owls, goats, men, women, bulls and fish and were made at the famous Madura pottery workshop, they represent the completion of the artist's experimentation with the particular art form. Each of the pieces is priced from 2.000 to 30.000 pounds.

Ceramics are one of the oldest artistic expressions, were produced in the area since Roman times and the artist, he wanted to identify with the long history of artists who worked in this place.

The years that the artist spent in the Vallauris region were according to his biographers the happiest of his life and this gives an extra value to the works that are to be sold.

After all, Claude's son was born in the area, which he did with his partner François Gillot. His son's name, belongs to St. Claude, patron of ceramic art which shows how much Picasso loved ceramics.

Also in Madurai, Picasso met his last wife and muse, Jacqueline Rock, who stayed with him over 20 years, until the end of his life.

Along with the large collection of ceramics, the auction also includes several designs (in circulation) by Picasso, of Juan Miro and Andy Warhol owned by the mystery collector.

 The House's auction coincides with the great ceramics exhibition "Picasso ceramics: Jacqueline’s gift to Barcelona», held at the Picasso Museum in Barcelona, whose exhibits were donated to the museum by Picasso's wife, Jacqueline. The auction will take place on the same day as the very important Old Master, Modern and Contemporary Prints with designs from past centuries.

Source : protothema.gr

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Fines-"fire" for those who did not pay traffic taxes

They will be called with notices to pay double the price

Notifications to 29.000 car owners who did not pay the road tax until 8 January, when the relevant deadline has expired, the Ministry of Finance will send it in the next few days.

Specifically, those who did not pay the traffic tax on time 2013 they will be called with the notice to pay double the price.

Those of them who do not comply will face bigger problems as the tax return filing process is considered to be "blocked", which is also connected to Taxinet.

Traffic fees 2013 amount to:

– 22 euro for vehicles from 51 to 300 cubic centimeters.

– 55 euro for vehicles from 301 to 785 cubic centimeters.

– 120 euro from 786 to 1.070 cubic centimeters.

– 135 euro for vehicles from 1.071 to 1.357 cubic centimeters.

– 240 euro from 1.358 to 1.548 cubic centimeters.

– 265 euro from 1.549 to 1.738 cubic centimeters.

– 300 euro from 1.739 to 1.928 cubic centimeters.

– 660 euro from 1.929 to 2.357 cubic centimeters.

– 880 euro from 2.358 to 3.000 cubic centimeters.

– 1.100 euro for vehicles from 3.001 to 4.000 cubic centimeters.

– 1.320 euros for cars over 4.001 cubic centimeters.

So, car owner 1.600 cubic centimeters who did not pay the road tax on time will now have to pay 530 euro! Likewise, a car owner 2.000 cubic centimeters who did not pay the road tax on time will now have to pay 1.320 euro!

Source : newsbeast.gr

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Michalis Hatzigiannis: At Eurovision together with Valanto Tryphonos;

According to a report by show-time.cy, Valanto Tryphonos was chosen by the state channel RIK, to represent Cyprus at the Eurovision contest in Sweden this Spring 2013.

However, Valanto Tryphonos, according to the same information, she will have Michalis Hatzigiannis by her side - certainly not her partner in the interpretation of the song, but as a composer, after, as everything shows, the Cypriot singer will sign the music of the track.

Until this time, the high-ranking executives of RIK support their choice, although nothing is final, after, as mentioned by an official of RIK in communication with Yupiii, “the signatures have not yet fallen and the RIK has not yet made any relevant announcement. However, this awareness, unless something changes, it won't be long”.

Source : yupiii.gr

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New Tiger from Triumph

Triumph has introduced a new Tiger, branded Sport. The changes it brings are more extensive than,what was expected, most to boost the sportiness of the bike, but some with the aim of making travel and daily use easier.

The changes remove the 1050 from Tiger Explorer and create an interesting series 3 displacement models 800, 1050 and 1200cc. Sport has it now 10 extra horsepower, single arm scissor, larger suitcases, stronger subframe, modern ABS, radial calipers up front and new headlights.

Based of course on existing 1050, the Sport follows the same recognizable aesthetic, although many plastics have changed. There is now an apron, a brand new tail and new sides. Previous projectors were heavily criticized and were replaced by conventional mirrors (reflector type).

Triumph says they not only weigh less, but they also perform better. Makes you wonder why the projector type were installed in the first place… The gel of the fairing is also new, with improved aerodynamic performance.

Engine, although internally the same, it gets its extra power from changes in intake and exhaust, having more torque at all turns. It's working now 123 horsepower (+10 from simple 1050) and 10,4 kgm of torque.

Interventions in the injection system also improved consumption, with Triumph specifying the benefit to +7%. End, the new exhaust added "depth" to the beautiful roar of the big three-cylinder engine.

The single arm scissor is not from the Speed ​​Triple. We don't know if it will improve the Sport's handling but it looks great, while freeing up space for the exhaust and panniers. Which are not only bigger, but they have also been certified for twice the weight compared to the previous ones –i.e. at 10 kilograms each.

This is due to the new, stronger subframe, thanks to which the saddle has a reduced height by 5 mm (now on 830). It is also narrower at the front, which further improves the ability of the rider to reach the ground with both feet.

Even more, almost 10 mm. the passenger seat is lowered, which now feels less like sitting on top of a rock. The handles are now more comfortable to grip. The handlebars are slightly narrower and closer to the rider, while the control of the instrument panel has been transferred to the left grip – at last.

In the framework there are no changes, but the caster angle is smaller (half a fate), while to maintain balance in the geometry, the wheelbase has been lengthened. The interventions have, according to Triumph, resulted in an improvement in agility, accuracy but also stability.
The suspension is fully adjustable, wears new springs and different damping settings to cope with increased luggage carrying capacity. The brakes now act on the discs via radial calipers, promising better accuracy, but already the Tiger 1050 it had excellent brakes.

The one that will make the difference down the road, is the new ABS system in place of the outdated existing one that accompanied the Tiger from its inception and was already outdated. The new wheels wear Pirelli's new Angel GTs.

The Tiger Sport will come in two colors: red and white. Prices will be announced in February.

Source : newsbeast.gr

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The Thessaloniki Film Library bows to Francois Trifos

Four films by the leading French director will be screened at the city's Port

It didn't take long after it was instituted last fall, the Thessaloniki Film Library to enter dynamically in the dance of tributes in which it still stands out. In a few days he welcomes it 2013 with one more tribute, this time to the leading director of the French New Wave, François Truffaut. And many more to come.
With the title "Francois Truffaut: definitely cinema!» the tribute includes four films and will take place from Thursday 17 until Sunday 20 January 2013 in the Takis Kanellopoulos Hall (Cinema Museum – Thessaloniki Film Library, Warehouse A, Port).  
The four films begin with "Ta 400 hits" (“The Four Hundred Blows”, 1959), Trifo's first feature film and they end with "Definitely on Sunday" (“Can’t wait for Sunday!»,France, 1983), his swan song. "Fahrenheit 451" films will be shown in between («Fahrenheit 451»,  France/England, 1966) and "The Last Subway", (“The last metro”, France, 1980).
After the tribute "Francois Truffaut: definitely cinema!», will be followed by a series of tributes to great creators, who shaped the aesthetic values ​​with their work, the style and ethos of the Seventh Art: Luis Buñuel, Carl Dreyer, Ingmar Bergman.  
also,  the great tribute entitled "Rare Landscapes of Japanese Cinema" is expected, with rare films of such famous people (Akira Kurosawa, Nagisa Osima, Mr. Itchikawa, Sohei Imamura), as well as lesser known creators (Heinosuke Goso, Kozaburo Yoshimura, Kaneto Shinto, Yoshishige Yoshida), many of which will be shown for the first time in Greece.
According to the Film Archive, "non-negotiable goal is real entertainment _education of the soul_, the euphoria and reflection of the spectators, in a difficult time like today, where art -in our case, the cinema-, it can and should work therapeutically and comfortingly."
Screening schedule
Thursday 17/01      :18.45       Definitely on Sunday
                            21.00       The last subway
Friday 18/01 :18.45       The 400 blows
                              21.00       Fahrenheit 451
Saturday 19/01    :18.45       The last subway
                            21.00       The 400 blows
Sunday 20/01     :18.45       Fahrenheit 451
                             :21.00       Definitely on Sunday
Ticket sales: Cinema Museum – Thessaloniki Film Library (Warehouse A, Port, tel. 2310-508.398, cinematheque@filmfestival.gr)
Ticket price: 4 euro (general admission), 3 euro (for members).
Membership card: 1 euro.
Source : tovima.gr