Exuberant and ecological – Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

H new third generation ML is commanding, luxurious and comfortable, but the most important is that the base engine diesel the range, of 2,2 l. the glove fit and impressive economic.

With sales of over 1,2 from. points, η M-Class, from 1997 presented the first generation and 2005 2nd, is the most commercially successful car in its class. The all-new third-generation M-Class, still "ringing" in the top luxury and comfort, while putting ecology first priority via low for the type of- aerodynamic coefficient 0,32, maintaining the weight at the same level to the prior despite increasing the dimensions (MxPxY: 4.804 x 1.926 x 1.796 mm.), and the replacement of the original 3I diesel V6 engine of 190 hp 4-cylinder with the 2,2 l. entry 204 horses etc.. Also provided with 3I diesel 258 hp with gasoline engines of 3,5 l. and 5,5 l. return 306 and 525 hp respectively.

H new M-Class has a fresh design, while manufacturing has made use of lightweight materials in different parts of the body (B.C. aluminum bonnet and wings, magnesium behind the backboard). Emfanisiaka, as a whole shows less riveting and perhaps elegant than the second generation model, while dimensionally greater in 24 and 15 mm. in length and width, respectively, and lower by 19 mm. height.

O passenger compartment of the new M-Class line more than ever in the logic of a luxurious limousine that just happen to be four-wheel drive and raised. The interior design is modern addition and more easily digestible, after being "gathered" the ungainly patterns of the past, with first and best steering, the rim of which was smaller in diameter and much more utilitarian. While the center console there are places for everything, while the classic cup holders here are a step above, since they can be heated and, adding one more luxury. In «highlights» of the inner part and the high level of workmanship, through the use of soft texture of materials on the dashboard and doors and robust assembly. Furthermore the offered rooms are very comfortable even for 5 adult passengers, while as extra large is the luggage of 690 liter.

THE 2,2 l. 4Diesel cylinder which drives the ML 250 CDI BlueTEC is -according with Mercedes- the most powerful four-cylinder diesel engine in the world, two turbo, operating in series and ensure this flexibility that characterizes by low. By the language of numbers, this translates into 204 horses and 500 Nm, which is already available from 1.600 rpm. Not bad for a big four×4, further thanks to AdBlue system (additional urea converts 80% of nitrogen oxides in the SCR catalyst (Selective Catalytic Reduction) into harmless nitrogen and water). Very good is the engine collaboration with the 7s automatic transmission 7 G-Tronic Plus, where Plus means that are radically renewed and with limited friction so helps in turn to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. This has very good scalability and quick kick down, while the selector, as indeed happened in the previous ML and beyond, located on the steering column. Alongside, this engine is willing to every pressure of the gas pedal, and is particularly quiet due to excellent soundproofing even when the tachometer needle "into" the red area. Finally with regard to consumption in real traffic conditions, the TRIP of computer showed even under 7,0 l. / 100 km., ie the "burning" a small car 1.000ari.

Exuberant is the presence of the new M-Class and the road, which provides high levels of comfort for its passengers, who are able to enjoy "unwrinkled" long trips. also, the big four×4 the Mercedes made a noticeable step forward in the field of driving behavior. The power steering is more direct and precise, giving, at last, the driver, a good idea of ​​what the wheels of. The slopes on bends and tacks have been limited and the car shows neither the volume, nor the weight of, insofar as they did earlier generations. From now on, The permanent all-wheel drive (4MATIC) she is present, like the sophisticated ESP (4ETS) and both provide stability and adhesion regardless of road conditions. In conjunction with the start assist uphill (start-off assist) and the speed control system in downhill (DSR), the ML places himself ready and off road excursions.

Source : autotriti.gr

A trip to the spiritual Greece of the 20th century

Despite the bad weather, the Hadjikyriakou Gallery – Gika opens its gates on Thursday 24 May

In one of the countless showcases of the Hadjikyriakos Gallery – Gika on the second floor the visitor is confronted with the famous photo of the representatives of his generation 1930 at the house of George Theotokas on March 9 1963. Petsalis Diomidis is photographed standing and sitting in the black and white image, Βενέζης, Seferis, Καραντώνης, Θεοτοκάς, Terzakis, K. Θ. Dimaras, Katsimbalis, Citizen, Empirical and others.

All of them and even more from’ those who connected their life and work with an era of great intellectual production will be met not only through’ this image but in separate tributes for each in a brand new Museum.

In the Gallery N.. Hatzikyriakou – Gika that opened its gates to the public at a particularly difficult time for the place. The building on Kriezotou Street 3 who lived and worked for forty years Nikos Hatzikyriakos – Gikas opens its doors renovated on Thursday 24 May dedicated to the artist but also to the artistic creation of Greece at a particularly critical time: from the end of World War II and the Asia Minor catastrophe to the eve of its Dictatorship 1967.

On the ground floor, the first, The second and the first half of the third floor can be found at the Oscar of Vassilis Fotopoulos for the artistic direction of "Zorba" by Michalis Kakogiannis, to the Nobel Prize of Odysseus Elytis, and from the Byzantine manuscript of Giannis Ritsos to, sculpted by Giannis Pappas, hands of Nikos Hadjikyriakos Gikas.

Prose writers, poets, philologists and critics, writers, musicians, theater people, painters, sculptors, engravers, photographers, architects, even people of history, philosophical reflection but of science are honored p’ this Museum that makes us familiar with an incredible production in many different areas by people that many remained unaware of. The presentation of their work is done in the form of "dialogue". The form, in their majority, showcase material "converses" with the wall art.

From the third floor onwards, the "baton" belongs to Hatzikyriakos – Gika. Paintings, designs, sculptures, scenery, manuscripts, illustrated versions, photos, furniture from the house of Hydra that burned it 1961 but also the spaces of the Athenian house and the personal world of Gikas unfold their charm to the visitor who completes his journey in the studio of Gikas: where his easels coexist with objects with his travels.

"In the exhibits there is the stigma of history while the role of politics is completely absent", reported on Monday 21 May at the presentation of the Gallery the director of the Benaki Museum, Angelos Delivorrias who thanked in his speech Foundations, companies and individuals, those, that is, contributed to make this personal vision a reality. The president of the Benaki Museum also participated in the presentation, Emilia Geroulanou, the art historian and author of the book, "Kriezotou 3", Evita Arapoglou and the curator of the Gika collection, Ioanna Providi. This was followed by a tour of the public and journalists.

Benaki Museum – Gallery N.. Hatzikyriakou – Gika
Kriezotou 3
Tel: 210-3615702
Shop: 210-3630204
www.benaki.gr

Source : tovima.gr

A trip to the spiritual Greece of the 20th century

Despite the bad weather, the Hadjikyriakou Gallery – Gika opens its gates on Thursday 24 May

In one of the countless showcases of the Hadjikyriakos Gallery – Gika on the second floor the visitor is confronted with the famous photo of the representatives of his generation 1930 at the house of George Theotokas on March 9 1963. Petsalis Diomidis is photographed standing and sitting in the black and white image, Βενέζης, Seferis, Καραντώνης, Θεοτοκάς, Terzakis, K. Θ. Dimaras, Katsimbalis, Citizen, Empirical and others.

All of them and even more from’ those who connected their life and work with an era of great intellectual production will be met not only through’ this image but in separate tributes for each in a brand new Museum.

In the Gallery N.. Hatzikyriakou – Gika that opened its gates to the public at a particularly difficult time for the place. The building on Kriezotou Street 3 who lived and worked for forty years Nikos Hatzikyriakos – Gikas opens its doors renovated on Thursday 24 May dedicated to the artist but also to the artistic creation of Greece at a particularly critical time: from the end of World War II and the Asia Minor catastrophe to the eve of its Dictatorship 1967.

On the ground floor, the first, The second and the first half of the third floor can be found at the Oscar of Vassilis Fotopoulos for the artistic direction of "Zorba" by Michalis Kakogiannis, to the Nobel Prize of Odysseus Elytis, and from the Byzantine manuscript of Giannis Ritsos to, sculpted by Giannis Pappas, hands of Nikos Hadjikyriakos Gikas.

Prose writers, poets, philologists and critics, writers, musicians, theater people, painters, sculptors, engravers, photographers, architects, even people of history, philosophical reflection but of science are honored p’ this Museum that makes us familiar with an incredible production in many different areas by people that many remained unaware of. The presentation of their work is done in the form of "dialogue". The form, in their majority, showcase material "converses" with the wall art.

From the third floor onwards, the "baton" belongs to Hatzikyriakos – Gika. Paintings, designs, sculptures, scenery, manuscripts, illustrated versions, photos, furniture from the house of Hydra that burned it 1961 but also the spaces of the Athenian house and the personal world of Gikas unfold their charm to the visitor who completes his journey in the studio of Gikas: where his easels coexist with objects with his travels.

"In the exhibits there is the stigma of history while the role of politics is completely absent", reported on Monday 21 May at the presentation of the Gallery the director of the Benaki Museum, Angelos Delivorrias who thanked in his speech Foundations, companies and individuals, those, that is, contributed to make this personal vision a reality. The president of the Benaki Museum also participated in the presentation, Emilia Geroulanou, the art historian and author of the book, "Kriezotou 3", Evita Arapoglou and the curator of the Gika collection, Ioanna Providi. This was followed by a tour of the public and journalists.

Benaki Museum – Gallery N.. Hatzikyriakou – Gika
Kriezotou 3
Tel: 210-3615702
Shop: 210-3630204
www.benaki.gr

Source : tovima.gr

The woman who fell from heaven and was saved!

A story that shocked, presented by Eleni Menegaki through her show.

This is a woman from Germany, who managed to survive after a tragic plane crash.

Is 24 December 1971, and Julian Kepke (Juliane Koepcke), a 17-year-old German woman with her mother, board an aircraft bound for Peru. The two women make the long journey in order for the little one to spend a few days with her father, working there.

During the flight, the plane falls in a strong storm. Suddenly an explosion occurs and the plane disintegrates in the air.

Ninety-three passengers were found dead, while the young was the only survivor in the jungle. The advice given to her by her father – who was a rainforest biologist – in case it is found in the jungle, they saved her life.

Today, the life of 58-year-old Kepke, became a book and a documentary.

Source : radar.gr

"I was completely alone with the baby"

Peggy Zina is a traditional mom

Peggy Zina was a guest on Eleni Menegalis' show and of course she talked about the biggest and best gift of her life, her daughter, Electra.

The singer spoke on the show "Elene" about the birth of her daughter and the changes it brought to her and her husband's life, George Lyra. She is a traditional mother, as he mentioned, and at first he wanted to be with the little girl all the time. "With the baby I was completely alone, they had no one to help me. A midwife who taught me helped me a lot, stay with me some nights", said the singer characteristically.

Source : newsbeast.gr

VW Golf GTI «Concept White»

This is another special edition of evergreen Golf GTI of Volkswagen, but is limited to cosmetic changes rather than mechanical.
So after the VW Polo R WRC Street & Race, German company introduced a more "special" version of the famous GTI, the report Wörthersee 2012, made in Austria.

The car is in concept form, not announced availability or price, However, according to preliminary figures are simply cosmetic changes, rather than mechanical. So the VW Golf GTI «Concept White», as it's called, They painted in Oryx White matte color on the outside of, while the interior is dominated by two-tone black / red. In items such as seats, The steering wheel, handbrake and door trims, find Nappa leather with red stitching, and there GTI signals inside of the side sills. Finally the front grill grille, also uses matte white and aluminum colorations

 Source : autotriti.gr

THEATER : Greece never dies by Petros Zoulias on summer tour

Η Θεατρική Διαδρομή παρουσιάζει για την καλοκαιρινή περίοδο 2012 σε όλα τα μεγάλα φεστιβάλ της Ελλάδας το μουσικοθεατρικό έργο του Πέτρου Ζούλια «Η ΕΛΛΑΔΑ ΠΟΤΕ ΔΕΝ ΠΕΘΑΙΝΕΙ!.…», σε σκηνοθεσία Πέτρου Ζούλια, με πρωταγωνιστές τους Παύλο Χαϊκάλη, Ρένια Λουϊζίδου, Δημήτρη Μαυρόπουλο, Τζόυς Ευείδη και Έρση Μαλικένζου, που ενσαρκώνουν τους κεντρικούς χαρακτήρες.

«Η ΕΛΛΑΔΑ ΠΟΤΕ ΔΕΝ ΠΕΘΑΙΝΕΙ!….» είναι ένα σπονδυλωτό έργο που παρουσιάζει, με μετεπιθεωρησιακό τρόπο την ιστορία της νεότερης Ελλάδας από την ίδρυση του ελληνικού κράτους ως τις μέρες μας, μέσα σε δύο ώρες. Το παρασκήνιο της ελληνικής ιστορίας, έτσι όπως διαδραματίζεται στα παρασκήνια μιας παράστασης, είναι ο βασικός άξονας του έργου.

Στο έργο πρωταγωνιστούν οι κομπάρσοι ηθοποιοί που παίζουν τον ελληνικό λαό. So, κατά τη διάρκεια του έργου, ποτέ δε βλέπουμε τους αληθινούς πρωταγωνιστές της ιστορίας. Αντίθετα, παρακολουθούμε όλους αυτούς τους καθημερινούς ανθρώπους που πίστεψαν, πολέμησαν, διχάστηκαν, ταυτίστηκαν, έζησαν και πέθαναν για τους μεγάλους Έλληνες αρχηγούς, τα οράματα και την πολύπαθη πατρίδα.

Το γέλιο εναλλάσσεται με τη συγκίνηση, το τραγούδι με την πρόζα, το χθες με το σήμερα, οι ήρωες με τους αντιήρωες, οι πρωταγωνιστές με τους ανώνυμους κομπάρσους-θιασώτες των ιδεών. Το παρασκήνιο διαδέχεται το προσκήνιο της ιστορίας σε ένα σκηνικό ακροβατικό παιχνίδι, που στοχεύει στην εθνική αυτογνωσία, στη συνείδηση, αλλά και στον πατριωτικό αυτοσαρκασμό, γιατί «για να πάει κανείς μπροστά, πρέπει να κοιτάει και λίγο πίσω».

Η παράσταση διατρέχει την ιστορία του ελληνικού τραγουδιού απ’ το δημοτικό ως το σύγχρονο.

COEFFICIENTS
Direction: Πέτρος Ζούλιας
Σκηνικά – Κοστούμια: Αναστασία Αρσένη
Music: Μάρω Θεοδωράκη
Χορογράφος: Φώτης Διαμαντόπουλος

ΠΑΙΖΟΥΝ: Παύλος Χαϊκάλης, Ρένια Λουϊζίδου, Δημήτρης Μαυρόπουλος, Τζόυς Ευείδη, Έρση Μαλικένζου, Πάνος Σταθακόπουλος, Αλίνα Κωτσοβούλου, Γεωργία Μαυρογεώργη, Τάσος Αλατζάς, Σταύρος Καραγιάννης, Θοδωρής Αντωνιάδης, Βασίλης Κετσιλής, Ανδρέας Κωνσταντινίδης, Παύλος Σαχπεκίδης, Βίκυ Πάνου, Εβελίνα Νικόλιζα, Γεωργία Μητροπούλου

Source : culturenow.gr