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Year of Brettakos 2012

100 Years Since His Birth

Lyrics from his poems will be projected on screens at 21 Of March, while a series of stamps and books dedicated to him will be published

I have already left my heart on earth / to knock alone. (That's what it is / the poetry). To be able to have it / the children in their sacks, to move her / the travelers. And the bitter ones / that ran out of sun, ν΄ακούν / his flame inside her. It is one of the verses of Nikiforos Vrettakos that will be shown on the subway screens, of the electric and tram at 21 Of March, for World Poetry Day.
The deeply humanistic poetry of Brettakos, his sensitivity and rage at injustice, they will meet today's Greek of bankruptcy and disappointment.
The 2012 has been declared the Year of Nikiforos Vrettakos, on the occasion of 100 years since his birth (1912, Crokes of Laconia), celebration coinciding with the 21 years since his death (1991).
One of the most important representatives of modern Greek literature, Brettakos connected his life and work with the spiritual, political and social quests of Hellenism in the second half of the 20th century.
Emotional, defender of justice, of freedom, of equality, of nature, he felt unable to put the wealth of the world into words. The man, he said, is "living water".

His work, awarded with many awards (State Prize for Poetry 1940, 1956 and 1982, Ourani Foundation Award, Excellence of the Academy of Athens, of which he became a regular member 1986 etc.), will be re-evaluated at a scientific conference they are planning for the 9-10 November the National Book Center and the Benaki Museum.
They will be discussed there, also, the meeting of poetry with ideology and history.
Vrettakos was a fighter for life and a fighter of the Left. He took part in the Greco-Italian war 1940-1941 and then to the National Resistance through the EAM. During the dictatorship, he exiled himself to Europe.
Events

The Year Nick. Vrettakou will be celebrated with various events of EKEVI, in collaboration with agencies and institutions, as with the Society of Writers, in an evening of poetry and music (21 Of March, Bacaro). The Sparta Public Library will also be actively involved, where by the desire of the poet himself and with the care of his son, director Kostas Vrettakou, his record has been given (6.000 books, personal items, 3.600 published poems, 4.000 manuscripts, 950 letters etc.). The Library plans interesting educational programs, while ELTA will issue a series of stamps dedicated to the poet.
EKEBI is planning yet another thematic stand, digitization of material from the N Archive. Brettakou, a mobile exhibition?tribute, support of translations of works by Mr.
also, three new editions for Nikiforos Vrettakos are expected within it 2012, a scrapbook of rare and anecdotal material, four volumes with notes and texts, as well as a selection from his correspondence (ed. River).

Source : ethnos.gr

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Patricia Field : "I don't advertise that I'm gay"

Patricia Field spoke about her life to Petros Kostopoulos and "Vrady" on Friday, her experience at the Oscars and Sex And The City.

"The Oscars were not the end of my life. It was a nice experience and all my friends were there and we had a big party too. I didn't win but the one who won is really good" said the famous fashion designer about the year she was nominated for an Oscar.

She emphasized her relationships with the protagonists of Sex And The City: "They've all given me something but Kim Cattrall is the only one we go out with for fun". Then Petros Kostopoulos asked her if Kim really works with the men like Samantha Jones who plays: “In real life she only goes with a few men… I like her because she wants to know everything. She wants to be in fashion, in style, into politics" while he pointed out: “The most important thing (in fashion) is to understand the personality. What is it, how he thinks, how does it look... Sarah Jessica and I did everything together".

As for her choice to publicly admit that she is gay, Patricia Field admitted: "It didn't cost me! I don't advertise that I'm gay. I have my life, I don't post everything but I'm not ashamed. That's how I am and it's not a big deal to say! […] I grew up with only women and learned to trust women. I'm comfortable with women but it's not that I didn't like men".

Source : yupi.gr

Hellenes

"Don't humiliate the Greeks – they are heroes"

There are more and more artists around the world expressing their support and solidarity in the difficult economic times that Greece is going through. Read some of the most typical ones.
Angelina Jolie: On the occasion of the film he directed about the war in Yugoslavia, the American actress talked about the economic collapse that hits the countries before the war."I'm not saying it will happen in this case, but it is a very serious and sensitive issue and the world should pay attention to any country that goes through so much and show the greatest possible support". 

Andie MacDowell:"I admire the Greek people for what they are going through. You are heroes".

Robin Williams:"Humanity must bow to Greek history. Your country's economy may not be doing well, but that doesn't mean you're powerless. Financial facts are constantly changing for everyone. What doesn't change is the legacy, your identity. The Parthenon does not leave Athens. It's still there to remind us that progress and prosperity can return.".

Gwyneth Paltrow:"This place gave values ​​and defined ideals. Against a country that offered important things to all of humanity, we must be more generous".

Nikos Aliagas: "Hitting the Greeks is like hitting Europe. Don't humiliate the Greeks. The reality of the country is far from what is played out in Brussels. Purchasing power has declined significantly, the middle class is taxed and loaned us money at unfair and cynical interest rates. It's the middle class that suffers.".

Steven Spielberg:"I have high hopes for Greece, with its wonderful and deep history, either they will save her or she will. It's a persistent country with wonderful people and I'm really proud to have been able to visit it so many times.".

Alexander Payne-director: «The Thessaloniki Film Festival has always supported my work over time and I am very happy that they brought my film Descendants to the premiere and that I was there at such a difficult time for Greece".
Source: star.gr




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Alekos Syssovitis : "I don't support labels"

He's at his best but he doesn't rest. This year's role-challenge, women and his new ambitious business step were put under the microscope and revealed that the star of Alekos Syssovitis has its own self-luminous shine.

How do you try to relieve yourself of all this stress?;
I'm in a good phase and I'm also lucky, because both things I'm dealing with this year are going really well. also, reading helps me, the gym, a trip. Simply, at the moment I am dedicated to my two jobs.

The women;
Women always play a leading role in our lives.

The term "eternal bachelor" is a bit of a burden to you;
No. I don't support labels. I'm also charged with the term "forever married"! But that doesn't really concern me.

You are not a bachelor by conviction;
No. I was never "in pain" to get married, that's why I didn't get married. I'm not saying I'll always be single, I don't know what will happen to me tomorrow.

Source : yupi.gr

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The Pirelli program

Pirelli has published the schedule of which tires it will have available for the first three races of the new racing year which is the Australian GP, Malaysia and China
The first tests that took place in Jerez did not only concern the control of the new cars, but also the evaluation of Pirelli's new tires. According to the Italian company, the information he collected was enough and he decided which tires he would use in the first three races of the year. At the season opener, which will take place in Australia, Pirelli will have the medium(poplar) and the soft one (yellow) eraser. Subsequently, at the malaysian GP the hard ones will be available (silver) and medium tires, while in China they will again have medium and soft rubber.

The regulations allow teams to have 11 set of tires from Pirelli for the whole 3 days, of which the 6 set is made of the hardest rubber, while the rest 5 it will be one of the softest. In case of rain, teams will have at their disposal 7 set that is 4 in between (greens) erasers and 3 rains (blue). End, on the dry road, teams must use both rubbers.

Source : autotriti.gr

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Senna: He will "show" in Barcelona...

Ο Bruno Senna, who is now in the Williams crew, believes that at Jerez all drivers were under car and tire evaluation.
Bruno Senna had a pretty good performance in the first winter tests at Jerez, since with Williams' new FW34 car he had no problem completing the overall 372 rounds in total in 4 days. The Brazilian had the 15th best time, however, he believes that the next tests will clarify the landscape regarding the performance of each driver, as well as his car.

More specifically, Bruno Senna believes that everyone follows their own program in testing and it is natural that no one can understand exactly who is faster and more capable of the podium. also, he believes his team's level ranks somewhere in the middle, but the whole matter will be clearer in the next Barcelona tests.

Source : autotriti.gr

Motorcycle.

Riding a foreign or new motorcycle

In several cases you may have the opportunity (or be forced) ride a foreign or new motorcycle. In this case, you need to exercise increased vigilance and caution.

The most basic thing to try from the very first steps, it's the brakes. Play with the levers a bit and compare: are stronger than yours, they are softer to the touch; The conclusions will be life saving when you need to brake.

There are plenty of times when you have the opportunity or are forced to drive something else: when you go for a ride with a friend and switch bikes halfway through, when driving a rental car, when you test ride but also when you buy a new model or leave yours for service and get a replacement from the workshop.

The care you have to show in these cases is great. The new or foreign model has its own quirks and should not be treated with the logic that “nothing is wrong, I have been riding motorcycles for many years". Each model is unique and should be treated as such.

So read the main points that you should pay attention to when riding an unfamiliar motorcycle.

1. The first thing you must do when you get in the saddle, is to adjust the mirrors to your measurements.

2. Press both feet firmly on the ground and rock the motorcycle left and right, to calculate its weight. Especially if it is a heavier model than yours, repeat the process until you get used to it.

3. Getting started, pay attention to the clutch. It's definitely not set to the same standards as yours. Start slowly keeping in mind the disengagement point, so you can change relationship faster.

4. In the event that the model you own has ABS and the one you are driving for the first time does not, brake hard sometimes, so you get used to the fact that at the end of the lever travel, the brakes may lock.

5. If you are making the transition from a small displacement bike to a large one, don't force it until you get used to it. Even if you've been driving an R1 for the last few years, forced to duck ride for a few days and back to R1 again, a short adjustment period is necessary before you "drink" his blood again.

6. If the motorcycle you are going to ride has electronic systems that can be adjusted on the fly (B.C. ignition maps, electronically adjustable suspensions, etc.), spend a few minutes on them before you start, so they don't distract you while driving.

7. In case you change from a scooter to a motorcycle or vice versa, we never forget the following: scooters rely more on the rear brake, while the motorcycles in the front.

8. Always bear in mind that in many cases the new or foreign model you will be called upon to drive, it won't react the same way yours does. Don't forget that you're not driving the model you're used to, and you probably know it inside out, but a foreign and unpredictable one.

Source : mototriti.gr