Monthly Archives: February 2012

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The Symphonic Music of Mikis Theodorakis at the Athens Concert Hall

TheAthens Concert Hallpresents one concertwith thesymphonic musicofMiki Theodorakisher Friday 10 February 2012.
THEMikis Theodorakis has devoted a large part of his creative activity to symphonic music. The work of the composerTheodorakisis an important point of reference for its planning Music Hall: this concert is a part of his full presentation, which is planned for the next artistic periods.
Mikis Theodorakis:
– Adagio
– Piano Concerto no. 2
 
Dmitri Shostakovich:
– Agreement no. 6, work 54
Soloist: Kyprianos Katsarispiano
State Orchestra of Athens
Music direction: Loukas Karytinos

Co-production:
Organization of the Athens Concert Hall & State Orchestra of Athens

Source : culturenow.gr

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"I found my other half"

Nino is in love and feels ready to start a family

The singer Nino spoke about his love for music, who apparently came to… stay.

"I thank God that I am alive, that my family is well and that has enabled me to serve the world of music. Now we may be read by several people who make comments and say "you serve the music, You're good at music… For some my songs are tragic. OK. But I'm not a professional singer. I am an art lover. I didn't turn my hobby into a profession. They just pay me for my love".

Speaking to Down Town, the singer also talked about his personal life. "Yes, I found my other half. And this happens once in this life. I won't tell you again that I found it".

"The purpose of all people is to take care of each other and create a family. Yes, I can imagine myself with a family, Why don't I feel ready?. This joy that a child gives you when it is born is incomparable to anything. I see my friends who have had children and they cry with joy. I've never seen this before. They say that someone who starts a family is lost. But he was lost because he has his whole life in his hands. There is nothing nicer than family," he concludes.

Source : newsbeast.gr
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Themos Anastasiadis : The success of Menegaki and the seduction of Gavalas

In live connection with the show "Speak", Themos Anastasiadis commented on television personalities - and not only- topicality, and among other things explained his opinion on the arrest and imprisonment of Lakis Gavalas, but also for this year's high numbers of Eleni Menegakis.
"Since Lakis Gavalas was guilty and he really should go to prison, to go, like everyone else. But without dragging out" said the presenter of "Everything", not hiding his annoyance with the treatment the well-known businessman has: "There is a kind of racism. Because Lakis is who he is, because he was rich and has these personal characteristics, i have the impression that there is a kind of racism. It's as if the state takes out its outcast and rounds him up from prison to prison all over the country, so that he cannot find a cell for him. I don't like this and frankly it bothers me (…) This hawales can be hawales for everyone else, but for the one who experiences it it is not".
About Eleni Menegaki and this year's successful course of her show after its transfer to Alpha's midday zone, Themos Anastasiadis said: "Eleni is the most successful "product", the most successful presenter currently on Greek television, and with great sadness and jealousy I learn that she has also kept her cassette! (…) The fact that it "shines" is the biggest confirmation after 15 years of television career and after everything she suffered - which was of course her choice what happened on a personal level, but everyone expected that this would also have professional implications. But we saw that in the end this did not harm her at all".
End, when asked to take a stand in the morning zone "battle" between Liaga- Garlic and Ferentino- Christidou, the presenter of ANT1 mobilized his humor and finally answered diplomatically: "The truth is that I start and see the weather in Liagas and I expect to see the weather girl - I see that Liagas pretends not to see her and Skorda pretends to pass by and create issues- and then I go right away, i do a lightning zap, and I see the horoscopes on ANT1, because I only trust these horoscopes".
Source : yupi.gr
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Dancing With The stars III : Two new names on the list of candidates!


The approaches of the "Dancing with the stars" production to famous Greeks hold up well. In the last few hours, two new names have been added to the list of celebrities who have accepted a proposal to dance in the third cycle of the popular show that will be presented again by Zeta Makripoulia.
What are the new names?; George Lianos and Petros Bousoulopoulos. According to information from Yupi, the 34-year-old singer-presenter and the 28-year-old actor accepted an offer to join the rhythm of ballroom and Latin dances. So far, of course, none of them have given their answer to those in charge.

 Yet, as reported by Yupi, a well-known - and beloved by the public - woman from the business world has accepted a proposal from the production of the game, but she still hasn't answered either.

Source : yupi.gr
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WRC: Prodrive denies!

The last few days, and on the occasion of publications of the German press, a strong rumor circulated, which wanted BMW Motorsport, to terminate its cooperation with Prodrive, after problems arose regarding the team's budget for the participation of the factory Mini JWC WRCs. In fact, the specific rumors that said the information came from high-ranking figures in the German company, they were talking about announcements tomorrow, Friday 3 February! End, in this particular article, there is talk of direct involvement of BMW, which took over the WRC program in its entirety!
Nevertheless, the head of Prodrive, Richard Taylor, denied these rumours, even expressing his surprise! "This is something I am hearing for the first time. No such issue arises in any case. Right now as we speak, the team is on its way to Sweden, so that we can also carry out the predetermined development tests before the race. Mini remains faithful to its WRC program, but also to the private groups it supports. What we want is to see the JCW WRCs on the special courses, and that's what will happen next week in Sweden".

Can Taylor deny these rumours, but we, for our part, will add that where there is smoke, there is also fire. At BMW there is concern, from the moment that the German VW will be directly involved in the institution and even a huge budget at its disposal. This threat and the direct comparison on special courses is what worries the people at BMW. The German company had guaranteed to finance the car's bond, engine development, with the budget being the responsibility of Prodrive. Nevertheless, because finding strong sponsors proved impossible for David Richards' team, the information states that the British company asked BMW for greater financial support, as a result of which the relations between the two sides cooled down and a series of rumors started that wanted the German company to take over the project entirely. In each case, within the next few hours or days, we will be able to find out if this particular rumor has some truth or not...
Source : 4troxoi.gr
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Toyota Racing's plans for the 2012

Toyota Racing has announced further details of its participation in the upcoming FIA World Endurance Championship, as well as her intention to field two cars in certain races.
The new team based in Cologne will make its competitive debut on 5 May at the Six Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, second round of the World Endurance Championship.
Toyota Racing intends to field two TS030 Hybrid cars at Le Mans 24 Hours (16-17 June). Participation in more rounds has not yet been confirmed. A team of drivers with Alex Wurz, Nicolas Lapierre and Kazuki Nakajima have already been confirmed for the one car, while the driver team for the other car has not yet been finalized. Additional, or Andrea Caldarelli, from Pescara, Italy joined Toyota Racing as a junior driver. The TS030 Hybrid is the successor to the TS010 and TS020, which successfully competed at Le Mans earning podium places during its decade 1990 (TS stands for Toyota Sport).

Toyota is the first manufacturer to confirm participation in the FIA ​​World Endurance Championship (World Endurance Championship) using a hybrid system. The THS-R drive system (Toyota Hybrid System – Racing) it is designed to produce maximum performance and consists of a new naturally aspirated V8 engine 3.4 liters and a hybrid system with electric energy storage capacitors created by Nisshinbo, official partner of the team. The team will use the first test of the TS030 Hybrid to assess the benefits - under today's regulations- a front-mounted Aisin AW engine and a rear engine built by Denso. According to the regulations, hybrid systems can recover a maximum of 500kJ between braking, while at the same time limiting the involvement of only two wheels.
A new carbon fiber LMP1 chassis was built at TMG, where the complete car was first assembled, with the aim of the first official test on 11-13 January at Paul Ricard. During the exclusive testing program at the French circuit, which involved night driving, the TS030 Hybrid completed several hundred kilometers. Alex Wurz and Nicolas Lapierre tested the TS030 Hybrid at Circuit Paul Ricard, along with 30-year-old Japanese driver Hiroaki Ishiura, who is a candidate to be added to the driver's team for races where Toyota Racing enters with two cars. Among the official partners of the Toyota Racing program are ZENT, Aisin, Nippon Steel, Takata, Toyoda Gosei and Michelin.
Technical Specifications

Designation: TS030 HYBRID
Type: Le Mans Prototype (LMP1)
Body: Carbon fiber composite
Windscreen: Polycarbonate
Box: Serial, 6 relations, transversely placed
Box shell: Aluminum
Semi-axles: Triple constant speed couplings
Clutch: Multidisk
Differential: Coherent, mechanical differential lock
Suspension: Independent, with double scissor front and back, pusher system
Springs: Torsion bars
Anti-twist beams: Front and back
Steering system: Hydraulically assisted
Brakes: Dual circuit hydraulic braking system, one-piece light alloy brake calipers front and rear
Discs: Carbon fiber front and rear vents
Rims: Magnesium forgings
Front rims: 14.5 x 18 inch
Rear wheels: 14.5 x 18 inch
Tires: Michelin radial
Front tires: 36/71-18
Rear tires: 37/71-18
Length: 4.650 mm
Width: 2.000 mm
Height: 1.030 mm
Fuel capacity: 73 L
System movement: Toyota Hybrid System-Racing (THS-R)
Motor: V8 atmospheric 90°
Combustible: Petrol
Cubism: 3.4 l
Valves: 4
Air intake restrictors: 1 x 43.3mm
Capacitor: Nisshinbo
Front Hybrid Engine: Asin AW
Rear Hybrid Engine: Denso

Source : 4troxoi.gr
Car purchase

New data in the car market

The luxury tax is abolished

The two interventions announced yesterday by Pantelis Oikonomou are expected to give a significant boost to the car market, under threat of fines from Brussels, which would burden the Greek economy.

We remind you that the luxury tax is imposed on passenger cars, with factory value over 20.000 euros for the new ones and over 16.000 euros for used ones.

In fact, the rates of the specific tax – which has paid little to the Greek State and has brought the market to its knees – range from 10% until 40%, depending on the factory value of the car.

In everything,what about the taxation of imported used cars, Greece has been condemned in the European Court, because he has imposed taxes on these cars. Against this measure, the Association of Automobile Dealers Importers of Greece appealed to the European Competition Commission.

Which one, Nevertheless, will be the benefit to prospective buyers; The example, which follows, is indicative:

Passenger car

1.800 cubic centimeters
Taxable value 20.000 euro

Today:

Luxury tax 8.000 euro + VAT 23% = 9.840 euro
End of classification (30%) = 6.000 euro
Total taxes = 15.840 euro

With the changes:

Luxury tax = 0 euro
End of classification (reduced by 20%) = 4.800 euro

Total taxes 4.800 euro

Difference 11.040 euro

As the member of the Board of Directors points out. of the Association, Kostas Tulitsis, "it is important that the ministry implements the values ​​in such a way, so that the classification fee, who pays an imported used car. to be equal to the remaining classification fee, which includes in its sale value an identical domestic used car".

Source : newsbeast.gr