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By Theodore Kalmoukos As soon as I receive your as- DC and NY TNH Staff Writer surance that matters returned to normal, I will be very happy Salt Lake City, UT – Metropoli- to have the clergy resume their Meetings tan Isaiah of Denver has closed priestly duties.” the Greek Orthodox Cathedral On July 30, the Council sent of the Holy trinity of Salt Lake a letter to the parishioners in- To Visit Obama City in Utah by prohibiting its forming them that the finances three priests to celebrate the of the parish are in a dire con- At White House Liturgy, the Sacraments and any dition and they were forced to of the Sacred Services because take the action of reducing the And Investors the parish council was forced to clergy’s salaries. The Council reduce the salaries of the clergy wrote that “as we reviewed the In New York due to lack of funds of the financials at our parish council parish. meeting last evening it was By Constantine S. Sirigos In a letter dated July 31 to painfully evident that the com- TNH Staff Writer Parish Council President Dim- munity finances have reached a itrios Tsagaris and its members critical point. Our community is WASHINGTON, DC - Prime Isaiah wrote that “pursuant to out of money and unable to Minister Antonis Samaras of the motion voted on and ap- meet payroll this week. After Greece arrived in Washington, proved by your Parish Council much discussion of the possible DC just after midnight on Tues- at your meeting on July 29, options to relieve our commu- day, August 6, beginning a four- 2013 to reduce clergy salaries nity of its chronic deficit, a mo- day visit the United States which by 40$, I have no other choice tion was passed to reduce the will culminate in a meeting with but to direct your three assigned base salary of each of the three AP Photo/thAnAssis stAvrAkis President Barack Obama at the clergy to immediately suspend assigned clergy by 40% for a to- Ola Kala: The Flag still Flies and Tourists Keep Coming White House on Thursday. all priestly ministry to the tal annual reduction in expenses It will be Samaras’ first White parish.” of $124,890 which translates Tourists in front of the Parthenon take pictures of the passing Presidential Guard (not seen) House visit since he took over Isaiah made clear that the int o 30% of their total compen- during a ceremony to replace the Greek flag flying from the eas tern tip of the citadel, after it the reins of the coalition govern- Holy trinity Cathedral is sation package. This will take was torn down by strong winds in Athens on August 8. Greece is expecting a boost to its key ment whose membership was re- “closed” s ince he prohibited the effect July 31st.” tourism industry this year. More than a million visitors arrived in the January-March period, a cently reduced from three to two priests to even Liturgize. He The Council informed the 4.6 percent increase from 2012, according to the Bank of Greece. parties. The coalition now con- wrote that “they are not to cele- parishioners that Isaiah had sists of Samaras’ New Democracy brate any Liturgy, Sacrament, or been made aware of the situa- party and the PASOK Socialists Service whatsoever, effective tion but he had not responded. who back the austerity measures this date until further notice. They wrote that “last week a let- demanded by international This includes the Sunday Litur- ter was sent to His Eminence Letters of Terror: The Black Hand Story lenders and Greece’s European gies, beginning this Sunday, Au- Metropolitan Isaiah updating partners. gust 4th, and all scheduled wed- him on this critical situation. Some observers are down- dings and baptisms.” The Parish Council President has By Steve Frangos these detailed accounts of crime perspective. playing the significance of a visit He also wrote to the Council also left voice messages for His TNH Staff Writer are first recorded. Misguided While the Black Hand (Mano in August, when the pace of busi- to inform him after they restore Eminence but has not yet heard racial prejudices of the time, in- Nera) has long been associated ness slows in the Capitol as Con- the priest’s salaries in order to from him. Part One flamed by both the national in the popular imagination with gress goes on recess. Others, allow them to do their priestly It is with heavy hearts that press and the local police, must the Mafia and/or the Camorra however, believe it is crucial for duties: “Please inform me in the Parish Council must take CHICAGO - The difficulty in be separated from what we now we now know it was a method Samaras to establish a personal writing at such time as you have such action, but feel this is what writing about early Greeks and know to be true. With documen- of extortion not limited to any relationship with Obama, both put the financial affairs of the must be done to try and keep crime is not for the lack of avail- tation unavailable at the time, one crime organization or eth- to enlist stronger American sup- parish in order and representing our community solvent during able evidence. Quite the reverse. oral testimony by eye witnesses nic group in North America. The port for Greece as she faces its the General Assembly of parish- this trying time.” Published accounts and docu- (collected long after the events general outline of this form of economic crisis and the demands ioners in good standing, you are Tsagaris told TNH that “we ments of all sorts and cate- took place) and a broader un- crime is as follows: first, a of the Troika, and to offset the able to resume compensating decided to open both churches gories, on Greeks as criminals derstanding of overall events wealthy individual is identified; perceived friendship that has de- the clergy as required by the on Sunday morning. I person- and as victims, are readily avail- (than could have been expected next, an anonymous letter seek- veloped between the American Uniform parish Regulations. ally opened the Prophet Elias able for those who would but from those living through the ing money is sent to this person president and Recep Tayyip Er- Keep in mind that you must pay Church and I put a CD through look. Problems arise with un- daily events) we can now attend under the threat of death; then, dogan, the Prime Minister of them the amounts withheld by raveling these tales of crime to criminal activities among the Greece’s rival, Turkey. you as of this date. Continued on page 3 from the wider society in which Greeks from an entirely new Continued on page 5 During the first day of the visit Samaras met with the edi- torial board of the Washington Post and visited the Center for Strategic and International Stud- Documentary about Ray ies (CSIS). As if a reminder were needed that his country was in the midst Boom Boom Mancini Has of a devastating economic crisis, Samaras and his entourage took a detour to New York for a meet- Boosted Tavlarides’ Name ing with investors and financial industry officials at the St. Regis By Penelope Karageorge ington D.C.’s Saint Sophia Hotel on Fifth Avenue. TNH Staff Writer Cathedral. Call it Hollywood on Back in Washington on Au- the Potomac. According to the gust 8, Samaras will have a NEW YORK - Film producer producer, Greek Americans in- working lunch with U.S. Secre- Christopher Tavlarides pre- volved with film led the way for tary of State John Kerry at noon miered his first full-length fea- him in an important way, to the and the White House meeting ture documentary, The Good point that he named his film with his fellow Harvard alumnus Son, the Ray Mancini story to a company Saint Sophia Produc- will take place at 3:00 PM. packed house and enthusiastic tions. Among the film talents The Greek Prime Minister will reception at New York’s Cinema who helped and influenced him return to New York on Friday, Village last week. Fight pros and were millionaire Ted Leonsis and August 9 for a full day that be- film stars filled the audience, Ted and Jim Pedas. gins with a 9:15 meeting with along with just people who re- “There’s really a culture that’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg. After sponded to the emotional, mov- been created at the church to meeting with the editorial board ing story of Boom Boom encourage young people. My of The New York Times, Samaras Mancini, the lightweight boxing own father offered young people will pay a visit to Archdiocesan champion who crashed after enormous encouragement. If headquarters for a meeting with fighting Korean challenger Duk you needed an internship, you Archbishop Demetrios. Koo Kim, an epic bout that left called the priest. The priest The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Kim in a fatal coma. Mancini called someone. You’re part of will then host a luncheon at the himself, now 52, said: “This is the system.” Metropolitan Club. According to good as it’s going to get. If you “I got my start interning for its website, THI “is a global, non- have any questions about my life, the movie answers them.” Continued on page 4 Continued on page 7 Corona Parish Celebrates Feast; Is Visited by Speaker Quinn The Wall Street Journal wrote: “Mr. Mancini suffered a sur- Christine Quinn, the Speaker of New York’s City Council and Democrat candidate for Mayor, vivor’s guilt for years. His cathar- addresses the congregation at the Church of the Transfiguration in Corona after vespers on the sis comes in the documentary.” eve of the parish’s feast day. Seen in the photo 4th from the left is the pastor, Father George Tavlarides, 45, was thrilled Anastasiou. Bishop Andonios of Phasiane presided over the service. by the film’s glowing reception. The producer has charm, savvy and movie-star good looks going for him, but that’s only part of the story. Says Tavlarides, “I’m a George Boulokos, a Lifelong Scout born and bred Washingtonian, a graduate of George Washington University. My father John TNH Staff Writer ors, was the foundation for ficer before moving on to area Tavlarides, Dean of Saint achievements, but his passion director and numerous other po- Sophia’s Cathedral for 57 years, NEW YORK – George N. and respect for scouting fueled sitions. just recently semi-retired. I’m a Boulukos has dedicated his life his success. He sees the Boy What attracted Boulukos proud Greek-American. I to the Boy Scouts, but although Scouts as an important youth were the outdoor life and the coached church basketball for he sought only the merit badges program not only for American challenges of advancement. As 24 years, ran the altar for 20 of that adorn a scout’s sash as society but also for the Greek- soon as he began he saw other those years. I came up through marks of excellence, a lifetime American community and its boys earning merit badges and the Sunday school system at of dedication and achievement Orthodox parishes. achieving higher ranks he said, church. I’m a businessman. I run could not go unrewarded. Involved in scouting since he “I’m going to become an eagle an outdoor billboard Company, In recognition of his sixty was 12 years old, he had to fight scout.” Capitol Outdoor, that operates years of service he was pre- to join the movement. WW II When he sold his boating throughout the USA, and I kind sented with the Silver Buffalo had just ended, but the memo- business about 24 years ago, he of always aspired to the film Award, the pinnacle of scouting ries and fears were still raw, and needed to find something to do business.” achievement. He is the first his mother did not want to sign with his new free time. His wife Unlike many novice film pro- Greek American to receive it. the papers that would put her Kathy read in the Orthodox Ob- ducers who are unaware of the Boulukos’ hard work and vi- son in a uniform. It took him server that a scouting retreat pitfalls, he went into film-mak- sion, apparent in all his endeav- three months to make it happen, was being held at St. Basil’s ing with his businessman’s hat and Boulukos was continued for Academy. He drove up to the firmly fixed and his eyes wide 68 years. beautiful facility overlooking the open. “The biggest challenge for For subscription: He joined a troop affiliated Hudson River in Garrison New up and coming filmmakers is the 718.784.5255 with an Episcopalian church in York, approached the man in business part. Making the film [email protected] Merrick, NY where he eventu- charge, Andy Yiannakos, and ends up being the easiest part. ally became an Eagle Scout. asked him if he could use some It’s hard to get them sold,” he John Catsimatidis Opens Bay Ridge Office When he graduated from col- help. says. Rather than take his cues lege, he returned to becomen a Boulukos was not yet in his from Hollywood, the producer Angelos Leonardou can’t vote yet, but he gives Mayoral Candi- assistant scoutmaster, then an credits the unique group of film date John Catsimatidis a show of support with a high-five in executive board member and of- Continued on page 3 makers connected with Wash- Bay Ridge, where the latter opened a campaign office. 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 10-16, 2013 Building Bridges between Greece and Diaspora GOINGS ON... n FAITH SCHOLARSHIP nity and we invite you to join By Constantine S. Sirigos ence: hosting Hellenic Weekly , DEADLINE EXTENDED us in the festivities. For over 38 TNH Staff Writer the first English language maga- TO AUGUST 12. years now, the Greek festival zine show in Greece airing on NEW YORK – Faith: An Endow- has entertained the people of NEW YORK – Not everyone ends ERT Satellite. She is proud of the ment for Orthodoxy and Hel- Port Jefferson and others from up in the field they first fall in 70 travel pieces she wrote, di- lenism has extended the appli- neighboring towns with glori- love with, but some childhood in- rected and hosted that were es- cation deadline for the “Faith ous displays of fireworks, mu- terests bolster chances of success sentially mini documentaries. Scholarships for Academic Ex- sical sounds, and authentic in any profession by fostering KISSSED BY THE GODS cellence” until August 12, 2013. tastes. This 4 day event will fea- teamwork and discipline. Yanna She was also selected to co- The merit-based scholarships ture such culinary delights as Darilis, for years a popular TV host the opening and closing cer- are available to seniors gradu- gyros, pastitsio, moussaka, sou- host in Greece and now the Pres- emonies of the Athens Olympics. ating from public, parochial and vlaki, spanakopita & tyropita ident of New Greek TV (NGTV), “It was a great honor…I spoke in private high schools across the and much more. We look for- was an athlete from a young age Greek, English and a little bit of country for academic excel- ward to your participation in and her experiences served her French.” lence. For information and ap- our Annual Greek Festival/Raf- well. Darilis said the ancients said plication materials visit: fle. Come see a spectacular fire- Energy and seriousness are Olympic Games participants were www.faithendowment.org or works show on Friday and Sat- there too, now as then. Regarding kissed by the gods. As a host in contact: Peggy Sotirhos: 212- urday Aug 23rd and 24th! the origins of the power to charm 2004, “I was kissed by the gods.” 644-6960; peggy@faithendow- Hours: Thursday, August 22 – she picked up along the way as a She also was thrilled “to be able ment.org. 5 – 10 PM, Friday, August 23, 5 fashion model and television host, to meet and work with a lot of – 11 PM, Saturday Aug. 24, 1– one can inquire with her parents. wonderful and talented people, 11 PM, Sunday, Aug. 25, 1–10 In August, 2012, the late including Yianni Angelopoulou- n JULY 13 – NOVEMBER 2 PM. Where: Parish Grounds, Demetris Kastanas who was a Daskalakis.” TARPON SPRINGS, FL - Night 430 Sheep Pasture Road in Port Greek-American TV pioneer, sold She also wrote an exercise in the Islands also will be of- Jefferson. Directions: LIE Exit his TV program, National Greek book in Greece titled “Agapitos fered Saturdays, Aug. 3, Sep. 7, 64 (Route 112). Go North to Television to a group of Greek- to Soma Sass – Love Your Body,” Oct. 5, and Nov. 2 from 6-11 Port Jefferson (pass Rt. 83, pass Americans. Darilis was one of the because she says that’s “people PM the City of Tarpon Springs Rt. 347) Go over Railroad driving forces. have to learn to appreciate them- will present Night in the Islands tracks. 1st traffic light after RR “I heard it was for sale and selves and what God has given – a free event on the world fa- tracks - make a LEFT onto spoke to friends about it. Andrew them.” mous Sponge Docks. Enjoy Sheep Pasture Road. Follow Latos, and our beloved Peter YOU CAN GO HOME AGAIN, Greek music, dancing, and din- Sheep Pasture Road to the Latos who passed away,” and oth- BUT THERE’S A PRICE ing! And we will offer an hour STOP sign - make a LEFT and ers, including George “Once you go abroad to live, of free Greek dance lessons by then a RIGHT (You are still on Stephanopoulos, the entertain- you feel like you are now torn. the Levendia Dance Troupe Sheep Pasture Road). After next ment attorney and film producer You do not know where you be- from 6-7 PM. The event fea- STOP sign, you will see the who handled the acquisition, got long,” she told TNH. She said one tures live music by Ellada, an Church on the LEFT hand side... together and decided “lets buy wonders, “Do I belong to Greece exciting Greek band composed For more information call 631- the channel and continue this.” Yanna Darilis went to Greece to be a high school teacher and or do I belong in America – I’m of three of the most accom- 473-0894. Admission: $2.00, Calling Kastanas a legend, she coach and ended up one its favorite TV hosts. She continues to right smack in the middle.” plished Greek musicians in the free under 18. said “he did a wonderful job help- build bridges to the homeland as President of NGTV. In 2005 she felt it was time to state. Ellada will perform nisi- ing to keep Hellenism strong in come home. “My family was here, otika, the lively traditional mu- n SEPTEMBER 16 the United States,” and NGTV friends in Astoria during college. of doing things, was a culture I’m a Greek-American, though I sic of the Greek islands, as well ROSLYN, NY – The Hellenic wants to continue bringing in Her childhood was shaped shock for me,” she said. say now that I am a Greek from as old and new Greek favorites. American Networking Group in- quality programs from Greece, more by the athletic world than Most of her friends in the U.S. America because I’ve changed. Ellada includes Leonidas Zafiris, vites you to their next gathering but they also prioritize creating the Greek-American community, “back in the day were getting Living in Greece and travelling bouzouki; Elias Poulos, vocals; at Limani Restaurant, 1043 local programming for the com- and that’s what propelled her to married right out of school and around Europe has changed me and Dino Theofilos, keyboard. Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, munity in Greek and to reach out Greece at the age of 24. having children, and I wasn’t as a person in general.” The festival is supported in part NY on Monday, Sep. 16. There in English to the new generations. Darilis was brought over to ready to do that.” “I feel it is important to con- by a grant from the National will be a cash bar and Limani She and the new owners are Greece to be a middle and high “Did I want a career in televi- tinue working for Hellenism on Endowment for the Arts. will once again graciously pro- working as a team to take a com- school physical education teacher sion – no it happened completely all levels and among the new gen- vide their delicious appetizers. munity institution to the next and basketball coach at the Amer- by accident. Do I want a family – erations,” she said, adding that n AUGUST 15-18 The mission of this organization level. ican Community School – she had yes, it just hasn’t happened for her Orthodox faith and spiritual- SOUTHAMPTON, NY – His Em- is to create an environment that It is a challenging endeavor. done that previously at St. me yet.” ity are also important to her. inence Archbishop Demetrios facilitates meaningful business The community is a complex de- Demetrios in Astoria and St. Fran- She took the Antenna job. Be- After ERT Satellite, she began will officiate at the Archieratical connections with fellow Hel- mographic – Darilis agrees there cis Prep. ing introduced as a fitness expert to think that she can do that kind Divine Liturgy for the lenes. It’s about unifying the are many varieties of Greek- In 1994 she was jet-skiing in and doing the news in English for of program in the States for Thyranixia – The Opening of Hellenic professionals and the Americans – and the language Greece “and Antenna TV found Antenna Satellite, Greek fluency Greek-Americans, and she helped the Doors – of the new sanctu- Hellenic entrepreneurs, bring- question poses programming me – I didn’t even know who they was not necessary at first, but she make it happen with NGTV, which ary of The Greek Orthodox ing together our like-minded challenges. were.” Antenna was a media pio- worked hard to develop it. is on Channel 545 Time-Warner Church of the Hamptons – Dor- community to create a platform Creativity and vision will be neer in Greece, among the first Darilis was thrilled to convey Cable mition of the Virgin Mary-Kimi- for the growth and advance- needed, and that is on her resume privately owned channels. to the world “the persons that They are in the process of ex- sis tis Theotokou, and the ment of Hellenes. too. Darilis is one of the few fe- Vasilis Tsivilikas the actor and were making a difference” and panding to other platforms like parish’s feast day on Thursday, male hosts who became an exec- Antenna’s host was at the beach “all the things that were happen- Dish and Verizon but Darilis Aug. 15. Orthros at 8:30AM and = utive producer in Greece. that day with the producers and ing in Greece” that the diaspora noted that subscribers must con- Divine Liturgy at 10AM. 111 St. n OCTOBER 3 In many ways, her upbringing saw her. was not aware of. tact those companies and request Andrew's Rd. Southampton, NY. MANHATTAN – Please join us was unremarkable – except per- TNH asked, “Did they just look By the time she got to Star NGTV – “That’s the best way to Vespers will be celebrated at the Inaugural Banquet for haps in what matters most. “I up and see this blonde streak Channel she was doing an array help us.” Wednesday evening at 7PM The Hellenic Initiative on Thurs- grew up in a big family full of across the water?” “Yes!” she said. of things: fitness modeling, fash- NGTV has news from Greece with a reception after the ser- day, Oct. 3 a t 583 Park Avenue love. My parents are wonderful Darilis said, “They invited be ion modeling on runways and in all day but there is also a Greek vice hosted by the Philoptochos. in Manhattan. “Investing in the human beings – Nitsa and Costa. to the studio but I didn’t want a catalogs, but she fell in love with language newscast that presents For information call 631-283- Future of Greece” featuring It was a traditional Greek home,” career in television.” She told presenting the news. “It was a the news from Greece, American 6169, or email to info@kimi- President Bill Clinton will honor she said. Her mother’s mother them “I’m a coach and teacher,” life-changing experience.” national and local news and com- sishamptons.org. three outstanding individuals Evangelia was there too and she and they replied “you can always Seven years down the line, a munity news. There is a medical for their service to people of has two younger sisters, Lisa and teach, but you can’t always be on well-established TV host and dis- program in Greek called “Sto SOUTHAMTON, NY – The Greece and all funds raised Angie, and an older brother An- television.” covering she enjoyed the creative Vima Tou Ippokratou – In the Greek Orthodox Church of the through the banquet will sup- dreas. She called her practical elec- dimension of television produc- Steps of Hippocrates” in Greek Hamptons – Dormition of the port programs to support recov- “They raised us with the Greek trical engineer dad for advice and tion; Darilis wanted a stronger hosted Dr. Konstantinos Plestis of Virgin Mary-Kimisis tis ery and renewal in Greece. spirit, in the community,” said the after getting the O.K. she thought foundation for her work. She Lenox Hill hospital and a law pro- Theotokou invites you to a spe- George Stephanopoulos will be woman who grew up in Jamaica she would try it out for a year. went back to college and got a gram in Greek and English hosted cial luncheon with Archbishop the Master of Ceremonies. The Estates and Bayside, and earned HELLO GREECE – HELLO? degree in film and television from by Andrew Latos. Demetrios which will be held honorees include Andreas Dra- degrees from Queens College, When she first arrived, from a New York College in Athens, They are also getting requests after the Archieratical Divine copoulos on behalf of The where she has taught, and Empire very sheltered Greek-American Greece. She had great professors, for a Greek news program in Eng- Liturgy on Thursday, Aug. 15 at Stavros Niarchos Foundation; State University. home, it was very hard for her to including film maker Panatelas lish, which they are developing. Nammos restaurant; 136 Main Muhtar Kent, chairman and She had a balanced upbring- understand the Greek mentality. Vulgarism. She is thrilled with the staff, St, Southampton, NY. Phone: CEO of The Coca Cola Com- ing, with both Greek and “Amer- “Living in Greece, with a com- That was followed by what which includes Dimitrios Fillipi- 631-287-5500. $75 per adult. pany; and Andrew N. Liveris, ican” friends, spending time with pletely different mindset and way she called an amazing experi- des, who does general reporting $25 children under 12. Reser- chairman and CEO of The Dow and hosts “Ora tou Politi – the vations must be made with the Chemical Company. We are de- Citizen’s Hour.” Church Office at 631-283-6169. lighted to celebrate their long- Torn between presenting the standing commitment and many COMING THIS FALL! show in Greek or English, they ST. CLAIR SHORES - Assump- contributions to Greece, espe- decided to use both on their new tion's GreekFest Is Back! Aug. cially in response to the eco- one and a half hour-long morning 15-18. 10,000 people are ex- nomic crisis. John Catsimatidis, show, Kalimera USA that airs pected to experience a taste of Dennis Mehiel, George Stamas, Special Import / Export Issue every Friday at 10 AM and is re- Greece at Assumption Greek Or- George Svokos are the event Co- run on Saturday at 10 AM. thodox Church and there is Chairs. Visit THI’s website to October, 2013 They are in the final stages of something for everyone. From regi ster to attend at: www.the- developing a website, newgreek- traditional Greek homemade hellenicinitiative.org. Hotel Ac- television.com, which will pre- food and pastries to live music commodations in Manhattan: Place your ad by September 26th and be part of mier in September. It will have a and dancing, this Festival will Rooms have been reserved at this culinary renaissance web channel on it featuring all be one of the best parts of the the following hotels in Manhat- their programs, but their cable summer. Festival-goers will see tan for Oct. 2-4. If you would contract does not allow them to traditional Greek costumes like to make a reservation, do live streaming. from many regions of Greece. please phone the hotels directly GNTV’s mission is to unite Hours: August 15-17 11 AM to and ask for the Hellenic Initia- Greece and the United States and 11 PM; August 18, 11 AM to 8 tive Banquet rate. The Renais- connect with the new generation PM. sance Hotel ($369 per night) of viewers, whom they invite to Phone: 212-753-8841; The Fitz- become direct participants. Darilis n AUGUST 22-25 patrick Hotel ($329 per night) wants programs and coverage to GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The Phone: 212-355-0100. Banquet extend to the community’s youth Church of the Holy Trinity hosts tickets are $500 each, with programs such as the Joy and its Yassou Greek Festival August packages for hosts at $2500, GOYA chapters of parishes across 23-25. We are thrilled to bring supporters at 15k, patrons at the country. Grand Rapids an event celebrat- 25k and vice chairs at 50k. “We want the new genera- ing the culture and traditions tions on television…Send us of the Greek Orthodox people. your videos. We would love to We look forward to sharing n NOTE TO OUR READERS feature them on the website,” with you our music, dances, This calendar of events section she said. gifts and OF COURSE our is a complimentary service to They are trying to provide FOOD! Visit yassoufest.com. the Greek American community. what people are asking for. Some All parishes, organizations and viewers want them to continue PORT JEFFERSON, NY – The institutions are encouraged to to present program from multiple Greek Orthodox Church of the e-mail their information regard- Greek channels, but the licensing Assumption presents its annual ing the event 3-4 weeks ahead agreement doesn’t permit that. Greek Festival, August 22-25. of time, and no later than Mon- She also noted that the economic This festival is a community day of the week before the crisis has reduced the number of event put together by the fami- event, to english.edition@then- new programs and series being lies of The Assumption commu- ationalherald.com produced, but they have an agree- ment with SKY, which they are excited about. Darilis is currently writing a QUESTION OF THE WEEK fitness book in English called For- ever Young. She told TNH that in Vote on our website! her down time she paints, enjoys This edition highlights the hottest trends film, theater, museums, live mu- You have the chance to express your opinion on our website in specialty foods and wines, combined with the most sic, and travelling. Sounds like on an important question in the news. The results will be pub- there is not much down in her lished in our printed edition next week along with the question traditional Greek products and recipes. Don’t miss out! down time either. for that week. She lives in Manhattan but de- The question this week is: Question of Week: Do you believe For more information contact: lights in nature, and loves read- that priests' compensation packages in the Archdiocese tend ing, including traditional news- to be excessive? [email protected] or call: 718-784-5255, ext. 108 papers. “I’m a hard copy girl. I o Yes love to sit down with my paper o No and a cup of coffee over the week- o Maybe end in Central Park and go The results for last week’s question: Do you think stricter through the Times – and The Na- penalties that are actively enforced would significantly reduce The National Herald tional Herald.” the number of forest fires in Greece? www.thenationalherald.com She also considers promoting 88% voted "Yes" and advertising Greece a hobby. 8% voted "No" “I feel we are all responsible to 4% voted "Maybe" represent Greece.” Please vote at: www.thenationalherald.com THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 10-16, 2013 COMMUNITY 3 Salt Lake City Cathedral is Open but “Out of Service” on Sunday Morning

Continued from page 1 ing of the Official Charter of the Archdiocese to the Greek Ortho- the audio system with ecclesi- dox Church of Prophet Elias in astical hymnology. At the Holy Holladay, Utah, a community of Trinity Cathedral, our cantors the Archdiocese and specifically read some readings that the can- of the Holy Metropolis of Den- tors are allowed to read. People ver.” came lit a candle, stayed shortly In a letter to the Salt Lake in the Church and departed.” priest s, Kouremetis and Gilbert, Tsagaris said “I and all the dated Oct. 6, 2010, Isaiah an- members of the Council feel so nounced the split of the parish badly that we arrived to this sit- into two. On October 24 a spe- uation. As we explained to our cial meeting took place attended parishioners in a letter we can’t by 450 people, 97% of whom print money, we don’t have voted against the split and de- money.” cided on a Call to Action. Tsagaris is convinced that the A MIRACLE? withering of the Cathedral An icon of Christ was said to started “three years ago when exude oil on Oct. 17, 2010 dur- it was attempted to divide it into ing the Divine Liturgy, which two separate parishes.” Isaiah declared a miracle. In a The parish historically had letter to Kouremetis on October 1,300 members but Tsagaris ex- 20, he wrote: “The Lord has an- plained “the recent years the swered our prayers asking Him numbers are going down. Last to resolve the confusing situa- year we lost some 300 parish- tion in the Salt Lake City area ioners. Because of all the prob- regarding the two parishes.” lems the faithful stopped giving On Mar. 24, 2011 Demetrios their dues and donations and The Divine Liturgy was cancelled but the doors were still open Salt Lake City’s Cathedral of the Holy Trinity was established sent a letter to Isaiah informing also they don’t come to church. at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Salt Lake City. Parish- in 1905. The sanctuary, above, was built later and the commu- him that the Synod had revoked People have money but they are ioners could light candles and listen to chanting. nity reportedly is now comprised of 1300 families. the new charter that the Arch- disappointed and they don’t diocese had granted on April 12, give.” He also said that “the tive issue, he knows everything.” split the Church into two serve its members, the parish tered in Utah without informing for Prophet Elias. The arch- Parish Council is doing all it can Tsagaris didn’t specify what the parishes, disregarding the ma- in 1969 built a sanctuary the membership of the Greek bishop also wrote that “the Holy do to solicit money from the sensitive issue is. jority’s wishes and defying the (church) Prophet Elias in the Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Synod in its meeting on March parishioners.” If he had a chance to speak decision of the Holy Eparchial area of Holladay. Of the eight Lake. 17, 2011, reached consensus He said that “Archbishop to Ecumenical Patriarch Synod and Archbishop members of the current Parish At that time, Isaiah requested and agreed, the Salt Lake com- Demetrios knows what is going Bartholomew he would tell him Demetrios, who proclaimed that Council, only two were elected that the Archdiocese recognize munity will remain as one on in our parish because a few “please do something because “the Salt Lake community will by the parish members, while Prophet Elias as a separate united parish.” years ago a representative group we are deteriorating.” remain as one united parish.” the rest were appointed by the parish and grant it an official But in a letter dated June 7, visited with him and informed The problems at the Holy The parish was established priest. Charter of the Archdiocese. 2011 Isaiah defied both the him.” He also said that “the Trinity Cathedral at Salt Lake by Greek pioneer immigrants In March 2010, Prophet Elias Demetrios, on April 12, 2010 Synod and the archbishop and Archbishop was also informed City, which began three years in 1905 and now has approxi- was organized as a separate re- wrote that, “We have received actually refused to comply with the last 15 days about a sensi- ago, concern Isaiah’s plan to mately 1,300 families. To better ligious corporation and regis- your letter requesting the grant- their decision. Signs Up! George Boulukos’ Boy Scout Dedication Demands Attention

Continued from page 1 wanted to do more for scouting, something it becomes your re- The ability turn ideas into re- His mother Haedo was from and 300 Orthodox scouts at- so Yiannakos got him immedi- sponsibility, but Boulukos rel- alty runs in the family. Their fa- Corinth and his wife Kathy’s tended services standing out in eagle scout’s uniform, but Yian- ately appointed to run some ished it. The next thing he knew ther was from the Sparta region roots are in Smyrna. Their son the rain for an hour on Sunday nakos’ own Eagle Scout intu- programs. he was invited to another meet- – Skoura was the summer vil- Nicholas is in banking and fi- morning. “As soon as we finished ition – he earned the rank at Later that evening the lead- ing and was made vice chairman lage and Varvista was in the nance, and daughter Samantha it stopped raining,” he said. Troop 63 of St. Constantine and ers got together for what are of the Eastern Orthodox Com- mountains. He was sponsored now lives in Toronto; she is Vice There was also an event Helen of Brooklyn – told him his called “cracker barrel” meetings. mittee on Scouting. (EOCS). by a candy manufacturer in President of Colgate Palmolive where representatives of many new volunteer was a keeper. Boulukos had enough under his “I had a lot of fun, but I also North Carolina and arrived in marketing for Canada. different religions gathered un- When he finally put his uni- belt that he had no reason to be saw the value scouting had for America in 1910. When he paid He is a devoted family man, der a huge tent. form on Boulukos looked like a shy, so he gave them a piece of our churches as a youth pro- off his debt he came to New but his wife Kathy said if he’s Twenty years ago he sug- Russian general with all the his experienced mind. gram,” he told TNH. York. not able to pick up the phone, gested that there should be a awards of a lifetime, but he Naturally, if you criticize His new scouting colleagues After working in various “it’s either the boat or the Boy comparative religion merit quickly valued him as a man of restaurants, he built one of his Scouts.” badge, but it was not imple- ideas and energy who turned own in Merrick. Nick’s Para- Boulukos just attended a mented. He just received an his dreams into flourishing en- mount Restaurant opened the Jamboree in West Virginia that email urging him to resubmit deavors, but he had practice. same day as the Sunrise High- was attended by 40,000 scouts his proposal. IF YOU BUILD IT way, which became the main from all over the United States Good ideas don’t die, they THEY WILL SAIL IN East-West road on Long Island run by 8000 volunteers. just need to keep exciting men After success as a restaura- around 1927. The EOCS had a booth there, like George Boulukos. teur, his father, Nicholas, owned a little fishing station in Merrick. In 1959 George designed a ma- rina to be built there, and his father gave him the property on the condition that he bring in his brother James. Asked where he got the knowledge to design and built it, he told TNH, “I don’t know.” HE WILL MAKE US ALL PROUD He studied archaeology at Brown University and wanted to be an Egyptologist, but his mother passed away around graduation. An idea man who realizes his plans has to be real- istic, however. He hired an ar- chitect, and they built the ma- rina with 270 slips, but they needed $42,000. “We went to the bank and they laughed at me.” The presi- dent of the bank called him however and told him to get his father to co-sign. He did, but as they were walking out of the bank he turned to his son and said “God save you if you fall on your face.” After he and his brother ran the marina for 30 years filled with 14-plus hour days, they re- Retired businessman George Boulukos with a some of his tired. Another brother, Peter, is scouting medals, including the Silver Buffalo he just received a Deacon in the Antiochian Or- at the National Annual Meeting at Grapevine, Texas. thodox Church. Greek-Am. Bids on Detroit Project

By David Muller with a giant LED screen showing the two county jails, the justice MLive.com the games, as an area where peo- hall, the juvenile detention center ple could congregate. and former Detroit Police head- DETROIT, MI - The Wayne The county has received five quarters on Beaubien Street. County Commission will meet redevelopment proposals for the Eric Larson, managing partner Wednesday, August 14 to review site, including plans for a soccer of Bedrock Real Estate Services, proposals for the partially fin- stadium from the owners of the told MLive last month the firm ished jail site in downtown De- Pontiac Silverdome, and for a had been working with the state troit, but it still could ultimately mixed-use development from and the county - before the decide to complete the construc- Quicken Loans founder Dan county asked for development tion it began there, according to Gilbert’s Bedrock Real Estate Ser- proposals - to help redevelop not June West, spokeswoman for vices. only five buildings downtown, Wayne County Executive Robert but also a facility at Mound Road. A NEW YORKER FOR ALL NEW YORKERS Ficano. “I think the biggest sort of Triple Properties, which also ...according to Steve difference in our proposal and owns Penobscot Building and Apostolopoulos, a our conversations with the three structures adjacent to it, as county is that we are in talks well as the Silverdome, has sub- company principal. with the county and had been mitted a proposal to Wayne Construction work would prior to them issuing an RFI, JOHN CATSIMATIDIS County for a $1 billion develop- helping them through a more ment that would include condos, add another 2,000 jobs. holistic approach not just to retail and a Major League Soccer downtown but also to the jail For Mayor of New York, 2013 arena at the site of a failed county “That’s always an option,” site,” Larson said. jail project. West said of completing the jail Larson said Bedrock’s pro- The development would cre- project, rather than awarding any posal would create at least 5,500 ate 1,000 jobs, including 500 of the five submissions. She jobs at the downtown site alone. A proud member of the Omogeneia "mid-income" positions and 500 added that “there are a lot of Bedrock is also working to con- high-salary jobs, according to moving parts to all of this,” with vince the county to consolidate and the FIRST Greek-American to ever run for Steve Apostolopoulos, a company multiple facilities involved. all jail services at an abandoned New York City’s mayoral seat. principal. Construction work “There is a lot there. It’s not like prison on Mound Road – a site would add another 2,000 jobs. here’s one property for sale, that had originally been offered Together, we can make it happen! Apostolopoulos said the what’s the best price?” by the state to the county for a 25,000-seat stadium would be for The county jail project at Gra- mere $1.5 million two years ago. an MLS expansion franchise, tiot and Madison has suffered In addition to Rock Ventures though it is not immediately clear from major budget problems, as and Triple Properties, submission if the pro soccer league would projected costs have ballooned to were made by CGL support such an expansion. He about $65 to $100 million over Companies, Rose Auction said he also envisions a public budget. The project area spans Group and Todd Fenton, who is www.cats2013.com square in front of the stadium, about three blocks, encompassing representing a group of investors. 4 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 10-16, 2013 American Thymele Theatre Presents Euripides Hippolytus in New York

By Constantine S. Sirigos with a red cap, portrayed by When he departs, the chorus TNH Staff Writer mina Camille, who is the first to enters with Theseus’ beautiful speak, and, as we later learn, young queen, Phaedra. Actresses NEW YORK – The works of the Artemis, played by Maite Uzal at- Maia Karo is stunning in a crim- great Greek tragedians about tired in dark green, symbolic of son dress that suggests the pas- gods, heroes and men have been the forests that are dear to her. sion that is consuming her. declared immortal but dedicated Aphrodite rises and confronts Aphrodite has set a trap. Phae- and talented individuals and or- her mortal audience. Chanting dra, who loves her husband, has ganizations are needed to bring Euripides’ powerful verses. she been stricken with a monstrous them to life anew and make them condemns the impiety of men love for her stepson. The goddess relevant for every generation. who are guilty of the sin of disre- of love has her heart set on hu- American Thymele Theatre’s specting her and the power of miliating and killing Hippolytos, NYC Euripides Free Summer Fes- sexual love, of whom Hippolytus and she doesn’t care what human tival Series, now in its 5th year, is the first. A Manhattan therapist road kill will result from the emo- succeeds at this sacred task ad- might warn about sexual repres- tional juggernaut she creates. mirably. It recently presented Eu- sion. Phaedra’s elderly Nurse, ripides’ Hippolytos at a number She then makes the case played by veteran actress Reet of indoor and outdoor locations against the son of Theseus, Hip- Roos Varnik, convinces her visibly in Manhattan. polytus, who “despises troubled mistress that only by On a warm Thursday evening Aphrodite, scorns sexual love and baring her soul will she be healed. with threatening skies – a nice refuses marriage,” according to “Phaedra agrees with great reluc- touch apropos of the tragedy that the excellent program. She does tance, sealing her doom. She was may or may not have been not begrudge Hippolytus’ devo- hoping the nurse possessed a po- arranged by the play’s director tion to Artemis, virgin goddess of tion that would cure her passion and end her suffering. The nurse suspects the truth but was nevertheless stunned to hear it. Hoping to avert the in- The chorus of Palace Women at Troezen discuss among themselves the plight of their beautiful evitable tragedy, she breaks her young Queen, Phaedra, who falls innocent victim to the vengeance of Aphrodite. promise not to tell anyone, and tells Hyppolitus, thereby guaran- teeing disaster. She had hoped the two would expend their passion in a discrete affair and be done with it, but Hippolytus was enraged. He charges onstage cursing wom- ankind. The chorus cries out to Phae- dra in horrified sympathy “your servant’s scheme has failed,” and bemoans “Well-meaning friends – too stupid, or too little friends.” Crushed and humiliated, the Queen hangs herself, but not be- fore becoming an instrument of Aphrodite’s machinations: She penned a letter, which the horri- fied Theseus – played by Gregory Wilson - finds when he returns Phaedra (Maia Karo), completely undone after being betrayed home, accusing Hippolytus of by her dear nurse, addresses the chorus. Melina Mercouri por- raping her, shattering the rela- trayed Phaedra in the 1962 movie by the same name. tionship between father and son. The tragedy rolls on as the and the founder of ATT, Stephen the hunt, which is the prince’s King exiles his beloved heir. In- A devastated King Theseus (Gregory L. Wilson) cradles the shattered body of his son Hippolytus Diacrussi, New Yorkers spread true passion, but she demands jured to within a breath of death (Matthew Cavender) after forgiving him at a performance in Central Park their picnic blankets in front of her due. in a chariot accident, however, Central Park’s Naumberg Band- It seems that 400 years before Hippolytus returns for a poignant honor lies in silence,” but the si- that professional “confessors” classics lecturer at Columbia Uni- shell and contemplated the the rise of Christianity among the scene. lence was also killing her. would be valuable. versity, found the play “well acted power of the gods – or biology. Greeks, Hippolytus wanted to be Artemis finally rises from her The play constitutes an inter- American Thymele Theatre and directed,” and was impressed The audience was alerted that a monk, an outrageous idea for seat and twice cries out Theseus’ esting debate on the value of con- has a well-deserved reputation with the singing and choreogra- the play was beginning by Hellenes, though thinkers from name before condemning his fession – whether to a priest or a for connecting with its audience phy. recorded music that evoked an- Ionia may have known about hard heart, but the she reveals psychoanalyst. Euripides adds a not through contemporary cos- Diacrussi greeted the audi- cient Greece. Menacing percus- Hindu ascetics. the truth of Hippolytus’ inno- comic dimension by suggesting tumes and sets, but with music ence and read a letter of greet- sion and wild melodies on flutes Matthew Cavender plays Hip- cence. Before he died, Hippolytos that most people who offer such and choreography. ings from Mayor Michael and reeds hinted at the play’s polytus, tall, athletic, in the was forgiven and embraced by services to their friends are just For this production, Nicholas Bloomberg: “Our city is proud to tragic content. flower or youth. He enters the his now-chastened father. interested in gossip or bringing Staffinger created the music with be a center of Hellenic Culture Two stately women are sitting stage with his fellow huntsmen WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE them down. Gavin Rohrer the music consul- and since 1993 ATT has worked on chairs, their backs to the au- and begins to sing his chaste When the nurse insisted on The task may simply may be tant, and Gianna Ciaffi was the to preserve and promote this rich dience, on opposite ends of the though not quite monkish praises knowing what was wrong, Phae- too great for the average human, choreographer heritage through the production stage. Aphrodite, in a white robe to Artemis. dra said: “You will kill me. My though perhaps Euripides hints Elizabeth Scharffenberger, a of plays with Greek themes.” Tavlarides Launches Film Career with Documentary about Boom Boom Mancini

Continued from page 1 dinner with millionaire Ted and told TNH: “I would say that Leonsis, owner of SnagFilms, a when two fellows meet in the Ted and Jim Pedas, they were unique and successful distribu- ring, I might never have met that kind of the original independent tion business. guy before and I may never see film producers, terrific Leader- “Ted was very gracious ask- him again but for those mo- ship 100 people and deeply in- ing us if we wanted to be in- ments in the ring I know him volved with the Cathedral. And vestors in Snag. It was just a better than his mother, his girl- serious film producers. They dis- group of guys at dinner talking friend, his wife, because you covered the Coen Brothers. about life and the Snag oppor- know what a man’s character is Blood Simple was their first – tunity came up so at that mo- like – the inside – deep down. along with Raising Arizona, ment, having had this great his- Fighters – it takes so much forti- Miller’s Crossing and Barton tory in our backyard, but also tude to get in there and battle Fink. They were unbelievable having this new age distribution with another man. It’s a battle mentors. I think they deserve an system for filmmaking available of wills – mentally, physically, enormous amount of credit for to us, it was an additional inspi- spiritually to see who comes out creating a culture not only in ration to kind of go out and on top. Duk Koo was a great their business mentorships but make a film.” warrior.” at our church, for so many, in- Rather than seek investors, Jessie James Miller directed cluding Kary Antholis of HBO Tavlarides and Lynn determined the film that also features Sugar films and George Pelicanos, the to finance The Good Son them- Ray Leonard, Mickey Rourke crime novelist and TV writer.” selves. “We needed to establish and Ed O’Neil. Tavlarides recalls hanging up ourselves as independent film- Totally, Tavlarides says of his posters in restaurants and hand- makers and the best way to do first experience producing, “I ing out leaflets for the Pedas that was to absorb all the risk found film making exhilarating. brothers “and anything that we up front. It’s a high risk, high reward needed to do. Part of the fun was “Because I thought if we did proposition. We took our lumps. that we got to screen movies and the film and did it properly, It can be a bit daunting because be paid for it. The idea that you Snag would be a fantastic dis- you know – you’re in a new could make films didn’t come tribution system for the project. arena and you have to get over out of left field – it was a seed The original premise behind the hurdles that come with any that was planted in the cathe- Snag is that there are 9000 new project. Look – we loved dral. These great successful gen- films submitted to film festivals doing it. We’re totally thrilled tlemen helped you through the every year – and about ten get snAG Films with the experience. We have a process. bought for distribution. Many Rick Allen, Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, director Jessie James Miller and producer Christopher number of projects we’re looking “The most important thing of them are quality films – think Tavlarides at the premiere of The Good Son, a film by Saint Sophia Productions. forward to, sports documen- that these guys gave us wasn’t about it – there are about 8990 taries focusing on pivotal mo- just the road map but making films without distributors. films, for creative films that itable turn on this. After the the- that he wanted to meet Mancini. ments in people’s lives.” sure that we didn’t make really There are not enough screens might not ordinarily have a atrical run we have a buyer in When Kriegel came back home, During the production of The egregious mistakes. So I know in the world to accommodate home in other places. So I think the USA TV market, one of the he broached the subject to Ray. Good Son, Tavlarides married there are others who have been those films. Snag puts many of it’s a watershed moment for in- bigger broadcast networks. We Then I flew out with Kriegel and his wife Dana, a San Diego resi- inspired at church. There’s a these films on the internet so dependent film makers. They sold it in Canada and in Aus- sat down with Ray at a dinner dent, who converted to Greek long history of people who have that people can see them and can draw attention to their films tralia.” and talked about this. Ray Orthodoxy “and is a very happy entered the film space. You’re in generates revenues by showing in a global way using new dis- They were fascinated by agreed to meet Duk Koo’s son, member of the church.” They Washington. Los Angeles is so commercials. tribution techniques. Boom Boom Mancini’s story, but and to make the film, and I think live in a charming house in far away. These guys created a “The Good Son is already on “The film also opened in to make their first film, they met he agreed for all the right rea- Georgetown and make frequent niche for themselves and us right I-Tunes and Video on Demand. twenty theatres throughout the best-selling author Mark Kriegel, sons. He did it because he visits to California. in our own backyard. We’ve gotten unsolicited en- USA including Pittsburgh and who was writing a book about needed to do it as a father him- As for his day job, Tavlarides Tavlarides and partner dorsements including from Cleveland, places where Boom Mancini, The Good Son. “When self, and he wanted Duk Koo’s plans to keep it. “A hundred per- Jimmy Linn, a life-long friend Rosie O’Donnell who saw the Boom’s considered an iconic fig- Kriegel was in Korea interview- son to have a better understand- cent. I’ll keep my other business and film enthusiast, began to see film and Tweeted her followers ure. We’re just starting to see ing the Duk Koo Kim family for ing of who his father was.” going. I’m a workaholic anyway. the serious possibilities of jump- about it. This is a whole new the numbers, but we’re going the book, Duk Koo’s dentist son, On film and unrehearsed, It’s not a hardship. But film-mak- ing into the film business after a way of distribution for art house to surprise people with a prof- born after his father’s death, said Mancini tells the son his feelings ing is a great creative outlet.” THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 10-16, 2013 COMMUNITY 5

ALL HISTORY Letters of Terror: Tales of the Black Hand and Greeks in Organized Crime

Continued from page 1 Signor Marzook showed this Gazette).” In the garbled ac- letter to his friends, who assured count that follows, one Greek the victim is told where and him that it was a practical joke, made claims against another when to deliver the money and probably gotten up by some Ma- with the belief that one Greek finally the letter always includes con young men who had been made a threat against the life of a distinct cluster of drawings in- reading up on the affair in New another. On this point alone, the cluding but not limited to a skull Orleans. The Greek, after a while, non-Greek speaking Wasp jour- and crossbones, a knife with got to laughing over it himself. nalist, bases his query about blood dripping from it, and a He said, however, that he in- whether or not a Greek Black- black hand held up in warning. tended to find out the sender of hand group existed in Cedar This last symbol is said to be the letter and teach him how to Rapids. how this form of extortion re- address a gentleman.” Without question, a number ceived its name. Given that As we shall see, Marzook’s of the Black Hand extortionists these drawings were often done determination to take matters were Greek immigrants. Take in an array of colors the vivid into his own hands was typical the case of Nicolas Tritakis. In nature of the threats carried of the Greek response to this early 1911, we learn that police more meaning then they might kind of extortion. Ano ther his- believed that an exclusive Greek today. torical point that should be Black Hand society had been Make no mistake about it. made has to do with Greek uncovered by the arrest of Tri- Extortion of this kind was espe- names as they appear in the takis. Tritakis was “alleged to be cially common with its highest American press since the 1830s, the leader in an organization concentration being 1910 to at least. The intentionally mis- calling itself “The Hand of 1915. At its height it was esti- spelling of Greek names was Faith.” A young laborer, Tritakis mated that wealthy Chicagoans (and remains) just another form was accused of sending extor- received an average of 25 such of prejudice. So, as I reprint tion letters to wealthy hotel letters per week. Violence was here the “Greek names” found owner Apostolos Ringas de- extremely common with this in these news reports from manding $2,000. As the first let- type of crime with shot gun around the country, please keep ter read, in part: “if you deny killings on the street being the this point in mind: prejudice our demands , we will not touch preferred form among criminals also expressed itself by labeling your person, relatives or family, in Chicago. Bombings were an a wide variety of petty crimes like the Black Hand, but will especially deadly form of attack, as due to Black Hand organiza- blow your big hotel into the air. when the victims did not turn tions even when no extortion “A second letter directed that over the desired monies. The A poster from the 1950 movie “Black Hand” featuring Gene Kelly in a rare dramatic role. The letters were involved. the sum be delivered in gold at bombings also terrorized those history of organized crime in the Greek-American community is another untold story. For example on December an el station on the Sixth avenue around the intended victims and 12, 1910, in Cedar Rapids, IA line. Detectives found Tritakis reinforced the general threat be- in this form of crime. Let us take Greek fruit vender, whose stand admirably designed in blood red the local citizens woke up to the waiting on the station platform hind such letters of extortion. one of the earliest Greek ac- is at the end of Triangular block, ink. But it was not so much the headline: “Has Blackhand and after a chase on the “L” Given that bombings soon be- counts as a means to illustrate is from Corfu, and the men of gruesome emblems at the top Foothold Here?” What follows train to the end of the line, they came the most preferred form this type of crime’s process. On Corfu are not easily scared, as a or the contents of the letter that is a long rambling news account arrested him.” Tritakis’ hand- of attack, the popular press of Friday March 27, 1891, this rule. But the signor received troubled the Greek. It reads, in of a police raid on a Greek cof- writing matched that found in the day often linked these news account appeared around something through the mail yes- substance, as follows: “Mar- feehouse, at 417 South Third the letters sent to Ringas. bombings with anarchist orga- the country. Under the capital- terday that made him look seri- zook: You have been circulating Street. Among “the men ar- Greeks were never passive nizations. By the 1920s, this dis- ized headline, “The Mafia in ous. It was a letter written on a slanders concerning our noble rested were Jim Pappas, Gus victims in these attempts at ex- tinct type of crime had largely Macon,” we next see the next single sheet of paper, which order, and you must pay the Tropetahes, John Johnso n and tortion. And much to our col- disappeared. boldfaced line “A Greek fruit bore the startling insignia of a penalty. Meet us at Rose Hill Bill Taixchalos – at least that is lective dishonor, they were in- The Greeks were not only the Vender Received a Remarkable stiletto, skull and crossed bones, cemetery tonight at 9 o’clock the way the names sound. All novators in this especially urban senders and the receivers of Letter Yesterday” and then the and a coffin. The last named ob- with $100 in gold, or pay the four pleaded guilty, and the trial American form of crime. such Black Hand letters, as we following news account: ject was done in black, and the forfeit with your miserable life. was held in police court this shall see they were innovators “Signor A. D. Marzook, the skull, bones and stiletto were [Signed] “The Mafia.” morning (Cedar Rapids Evening [email protected]

GREEK AMERICAN STORIES House Calls – Or, Telephone Etiquette at Night

By Phylis (Kiki) Sembos fully reaching for a donut. intrudes and thanked me for nounced he’d call him, too, “at Special to The National Herald “Don’t know! But, for him not calling.” the first opportunity.” Dimos de- to be here you know he’s got to “I called him day before yes- bated to himself on whether to George wasn’t at Dixon’s that be really sick. I called him yes- terday,” announced Dimos. “I tell him his call wouldn’t assist Sunday. “He’s sick, my wife terday. He sounded very clogged asked if he wanted anything, I’d in the healing process but found out. So, I called to ask up. I didn’t ask questions. We come by. He said he had every- thought that Yiannis would how he was.” John told the oth- just talked and told him to get thing he needed and thanked think twice before spending a ers seated around the table. better soon,” John replied. me.” Realizing he was the only dime for a telephone call. He’d, “What’s wrong with our germ “I called him, too,” said one who hadn’t called George, probably, forget all about it. phobic, ‘Superman’, who never Kipreos. “I said I hope I wasn’t his nemesis, and not wanting to At about midnight, when the gets sick?” Yiannis asked, cheer- intruding. He said a friend never appear callous, Yiannis an- rates were cheaper, the tele- phone rang in George’s kitchen. George, groggy, struggled up and stumbled into the kitchen to answer it. “Hello?” asked George, wishing he could wring the neck of whoever was call- ing. “Were you sleeping?” asked the voice on the other end. “Not anymore! Who th’ hell is this?” “It’s me! Your friend, Yiannis. I called to ask how you are. and decided to do something nized the caller, “Why are you That’s what friends do.” Yiannis about him. At about two in the calling at this hour, George?” sounded innocently concerned. morning George picked up the “Well, I couldn’t wait. I “How are you?” phone. “Hello” said a sleepy but wanted to apologize for being “Getting better – before your alarmed Yiannis. “Are you up, so rude to you when you called call!” said an irritated George. Yiannis?” asked the familiar earlier. That’s what friends do!” “Shall I call you later?” voice on the other end. “Friends call at a decent hour, “NO!” George replied, slam- “Yes!” George!” Yiannis told him, ming down the phone. George “What are you doing up so nearly shouting. thought about the man who early?” asked George to the now ‘That’s right!” replied George, could agitate a man in a coma annoyed Yiannis who recog- hanging up.

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OBITUARIES Helen Thomas, Matriarchal White House Correspondent, Passes Away at Age 92

By David Stout which sustained her well after vice. weeks after the attempt on Pres- called years later. The New York Times the age at which most people Ms. Thomas was also the first ident Ronald Reagan’s life, Ms. The Wash ington Daily News had settled into retirement. woman to be elected an officer Thomas and a reporter for The soon hired her in a clerical job; Amazon.com notes that Helen President Bill Clinton gave her of the White House Correspon- Associated Press interviewed the soon after that, she began her Thomas was raised in the Greek a cake on Aug. 4, 1997, her 77th dents’ Association and the first president, who told them of the career with the United Press Orthodox Church and her father’s birthday. Twelve years later, to serve as its president. In “paralyzing pain” he had felt news service. original surname was Antonious, President Obama gave her cup- 1975, she became the first when a bullet went into his “Where’d this girl come which was changed to Thomas cakes for her 89th. At his first woman elected to the Gridiron chest and of the panic that had from?'” she asked of herself in when he passed through Ellis Is- news conference in February Club, which for 90 years had overcome him when he could an appearance before a land. 2009, Mr. Obama called on her, been a men-only bastion of not breathe. women’s group in 1999. “I love saying: “Helen, I’m excited. This Washington journalists. In 1971, Ms. Thomas mar- my work, and I think that I was WASHINGTON, DC – Helen is my inaugural moment.” Ms. Thomas was known for ried Douglas Cornell, a wid- so lucky to pick a profession Thomas, whose keen curiosity, But 16 months later, Ms. her dawn-to-dark work hours, ower, who was about to retire where it’s a joy to go to work unquenchable drive and cele- Thomas abruptly announced and she won her share of exclu- as a White House reporter for every day.” brated constancy made her a her retirement from Hearst sives and near-exclusives. She The A.P. and was 14 ye ars her Before she left U.P.I. in May trailblazing White House corre- amid an uproar over her asser- was the only female print jour- senior. He died in 1982. 2000, the news service had been spondent in a press corps dom- tion that Jews should “get the nalist to accompany President Ms. Thomas wrote half a shrinking its payroll and closing inated by men and who was hell out of Palestine” and go Richard M. Nixon on his break- dozen books. Her first, “Date- bureaus for years, a decline that later regarded as the dean of the back where they belonged, per- through trip to China in 1972. line: White House,” was pub- led to its takeover by News White House briefing room, haps Germany or Poland. Her “Helen was a better reporter lished by Macmillan in 1975. World Communications, the or- died on Saturday at her home remarks, made almost offhand- than she was a writer — but in Four others were published by ganization founded by the Rev. in Washington. She was 92. edly days earlier at a White her prime had more than her Scribner: “Front Row at the Sun Myung Moon, leader of the Her death was announced by House event, set off a storm share of scoops the rest of us White House: My Life and Unification Church. It also pub- the Gridiron Club, one of Wash- when a videotape was posted. would try to match,” Mark Times,” in 2000; “Thanks for the lishes The Washington Times, a ington’s leading news societies. In her retirement announce- Knoller, the longtime CBS News Memories, Mr. President: Wit favorite of conservative readers Ms. Thomas was a past presi- ment, Ms. Thomas, whose par- White House reporter, wrote in and Wisdom From the Front in Washington. dent of the organization. ents immigrated to the United a Twitter message on Saturday Row at the White House,” in “I do not intend to stay,” she Ms. Thomas covered every States from what is now morning. 2003; “Watchdogs of Democ- said on departing. “United Press president from John F. Kennedy Lebanon, said that she deeply And, he added, “Pity the poor racy? The Waning Washington International is a great news to Barack Obama for United regretted her remarks and that WH press aide who would try Press Corps and How It Has agency. It has made a remark- Press International and, later, they did not reflect her “heart- to tell Helen, ‘You can’t stand Failed the Public,” in 2006; and able mark in the annals of Hearst Newspapers. To her col- felt belief” that peace would there.' ” “Listen Up, Mr. President: Every- American journalism and has leagues, she was the unofficial come to the Middle East only In the Watergate era, she was thing You Always Wanted Your left a superb legacy for future but undisputed head of the when all parties embraced “mu- a favorite late-night confidante President to Know and Do,” journalists. I wish the new own- press corps, her status ratified tual respect and tolerance.” of Martha Mitchell, the wife of written with Craig Crawford, in ers all the best, great stories and by her signature line at the end “May that day come soon,” Greek-Orthodox journalist He- John N. Mitchell, Mr. Nixon’s at- 2009. With the illustrator Chip happy landings.” of every White House news con- she said. len Thomas covered every torney general and campaign of- Bok, she also wrote a children’s Ms. Thomas bitterly opposed ference: “Thank you, Mr. Presi- Ms. Thomas’s career bridged president from JFK to Obama. ficial. Mrs. Mitchell told Ms. book, “The Great White House the war in Iraq and made no ef- dent.” two eras, beginning during Thomas that responsibility for Breakout,” about a little boy fort to appear neutral at White Her blunt questions and World War II when people got it merged with the International the “third-rate burglary” at the whose mother is president. House news conferences, where sharp tone made her a familiar their news mostly from radio, News Service to become U.P.I.), Democratic headquarters in the Helen Thomas was born in some of her questions bordered personality not only in the newspapers and movie news- most female journalists wrote Watergate complex in Washing- Winchester, Ky., on Aug. 4, on the prosecutorial. In “Watch- parochial world inside the reels, and extending into the era about soci al events and home- ton and the cover-up that fol- 1920, and grew up in Detroit, dogs of Democracy?,” she wrote Washington Beltway but also to of 24-hour information on cable making. The journalists who lowed it had gone far above the one of 10 children of George that most White House and Pen- television audiences across the television and the Internet. She covered war, crime and politics, midlevel officials who were im- and Mary Thomas. Her father, tagon reporters had been too country. resigned from U.P.I. on May 16, and congratulated one another plicated early on. who could not read or write, en- willing to accept the Bush ad- “Helen was a true pioneer, 2000, a day after it was taken over drinks at the press club People with a vested interest couraged his children to go to ministration’s rationale for go- opening doors and breaking over by an organization with were typically men. in discrediting Mrs. Mitchell college. ing to war. down barriers for generations of links to the Unification Church. She worked her way into hinted that she was emotionally In 1942, when Ms. Thomas In an interview with The women in journalism,” Presi- Weeks later, Ms. Thomas was full-time reporting and by the unstable and that she drank too graduated from what is now New York Times in May 2006, dent Obama said in a statement hired by Hearst to write a twice- mid-1950s was covering federal much. But volatile or not, she Wayne State University in De- Ms. Thomas was characteristi- on Saturday. “She never failed weekly column on national is- agencies. She covered John F. was right. Ms. Thomas called troit with a major in English, the cally uncompromising and un- to keep presidents — myself in- sues. She spent the last 10 years Kennedy’s presidential cam- Mrs. Mitchell, who died in 1976, country was at war. She went apologetic. cluded — on their toes.” of her working life there. paign in 1960, and when he “one of the first victims, and to Washington to look for a job. “How would you define the Presidents grew to respect, When Ms. Thomas took a job won she became the first perhaps the only heroine, of the She found one, as a waitress. difference between a probing even to like, Ms. Thomas for her as a radio writer for United woman assigned to the White Watergate tidal wave.” But she did not last long. “I question and a rude one?” she forthrightness and stamina, Press in 1943 (15 years before House full time by a news ser- On April 22, 1981, three didn’t smile enough,” she re- was asked.

DEATH NOTICES n AIVALIS, KONSTANTINOS life helping out and spreading for Parkinson's Research, Grand of Clearwater, on June 29, ing time with his family. Gus be held Tuesday, Jul. 2, 11 AM, STAMFORD, CT (From the smiles at his family's deli. He C entral Station, P.O. Box 4777, 2013. Born Jan. 1, 1918. He was had a passion for Big-Band Mu- at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Stamford Advocate, published was also a former member of New York, NY 10163-4777. The raised on Staten Island. Gus sic and dancing from that era. Church. In lieu of flowers, on Jul. 15) – Konstantinos "Gus" the Annunciation Greek Ortho- Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Arambages worked as a long- He is survived by his daughter, please donate to the Sun Coast Aivalis, 95, passed away peace- dox Church Parish Council. Kon- Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle shoreman for many years with Helen & her spouse, Dr. Ted Fo- Hospice. Sylvan Abbey Funeral fully in his home surrounded by stantinos will be remembered as Avenue Stamford, CT is honored the former St. George Trucking topoulos; his son, John and Home Clearwater, FL 33759 Syl- his loving family on Jul. 13. He a happy loving man that always to assist the Aivalis family with Company. He then opened daughter-in-law, Stacy Aram- vanabbey.com. is survived by Katina, his loving had a big smile on his face and the arrangements. To leave on- White House Beverage distrib- bages. He is survived by four wife of 64 years, his daughter found great joy in making others line condolences, please visit uters, a business that he and his grandchildren, Evan Aram- this is a service Paula Philippopoulos and son- laugh. He will be missed dearly www.cognetta.com. family owned & operated for bages, Kosta Fotopoulos, Ereni to the community. in-law John; and his son Nick but forever cherished by his over 25 years. He retired in Fotopoulos and Christopher Fo- Announcements of deaths Aivalis and daughter-in-law loved ones. Funeral services will n ARAMBAGES, 1981. Mr. Arambages graduated topoulos. Funeral services will may be telephoned to the Denise. He was blessed with 6 be held at the Annunciation CONSTANTINE from Curtis High School. A classified department of grandchildren and 7 great- Greek Orthodox Church at 1230 TAMPA, FL (From the Tampa World War II veteran, he served days and dates of funerals, the national herald at grandchildren. Konstantinos Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT Bay Times on July 2) – Constan- in the Army as a tank comman- (718) 784-5255, was born May 16, 1918 in Kas- on Tuesday July 16 at 10 AM. tine "Gus", A long time Staten der from 1941-1946. His wife memorials, and other events di- rectly correspond to the original monday through Friday, tori, Sparta, Greece. He was a There will be no calling hours. Islander, 95, of Castleton Cor- of 47 years, was the former 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. est World War II Veteran, he In lieu of flowers the family re- ners, owner of White House Artemis Hiotou from Pireus publication date, which appears at the beginning of each notice. or e-mailed to: worked at Pitney Bowes in quests donations to be made to Beverage Distributers, died Greece. Gus was an avid golfer [email protected] Stamford and spent his retired the Michael J. Fox Foundation peacefully in his adopted town and thoroughly enjoyed spend- THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 10-16, 2013 GREECE CYPRUS 7 With American Support, Samaras Readies to Face September Challenges

By Andy Dabilis year has yet to be identified. The and $390 billion debt. Some specify what kind of posts teach- wanted to pass a message on to The number of arrivals at TNH Staff Writer hole, however, could be as big 1,300 out of 2,000 state school ers would be assigned to in the Merkel through Obam a to back Greece’s 16 largest airports was as $14 billion, raising the teachers who are due to join the health service, blamed reform off the pressure some analysts up 9.6 percent i n the January- ATHENS – Backed by the moral prospect of more pay cuts, tax mobility scheme will assume delays on ex-Administrative Re- said could threaten his govern- July 2013 period, from 6.3 mil- support of U.S. President Barack hikes and slashed pensions jobs in the health service, form Minister Antonis Mani- ment. lion in the respective period last Obama during a White House which Samaras vowed wouldn’t Deputy Education Minister takis, who is aligned with the Finance Minister Yannis year to 6.9 million, according to visit, Greek Prime Minister An- happen again. Simeon Kedikoglou told Mega former junior partner in the rul- Stournaras told Reuters that the data issued by the Association tonis Samaras will return from Douglas A. Rediker, visiting TV, adding that he could not ing coalition Democratic Left, biggest threat to Greece’s adjust- of Greek Tourist Enterprises an American swing to get ready fellow at the Peterson Institute rule out more firings. None will saying the latter had “not be- ment program was not eco- (SETE). for showdowns with labor for International Economics in include Parliament workers who lieved in this reform” during his nomic failure but austerity fa- With permission from the unions over the coming firing of Washington, told the Bloomberg have been exempted from fur- ministerial stint and had tigue among coalition Troika, Greece reduced the as many as 40,000 public work- news agency that “Greece is ther austerity measures after dragged his feet. lawmakers Value Added Tax (VAT) on ers. supposed to continue to adhere threatening to strike and shut Even Samaras, who backed “MPs just reflect the average eateries and food industries to The United States is eager to to agreed-upon conditions, and down the Parliament. austerity after he opposed it, man or woman in the street – help give a tourism boost but prevent any repeat of jitters over if there is a hole that develops, Kedikoglou, who did not said he is weary of it and they have to believe that there early signs were that establish- the Greek economic crisis, as anticipated, the Europeans is light at the end of the tunnel,” ments weren’t reducing their which would rattle international will be expected to make up that he said last week. “If they be- prices but keeping the differ- markets and Wall Street and hole.” lieve it, they will continue vot- ence. Samaras was keen to gain That means that the taxpay- ing the few necessary measures Samaras warned that the Obama’s imprimatur for auster- ers in the other 16 Eurozone left over; if they don’t, they are lower VAT, which is in place for ity measures the Greek leader is countries, including Germany, not going to. This is the great five months, would go back up imposing on the orders of inter- will have to foot the bill for risk.” again if the restaurants and tav- national lenders. decades of wild Greek over- Greece’s Minister for Admin- ernas cheat, which is common The timing of Samaras’ visit spending. Samaras has also istrative Reform, Kyriakos Mit- place in Greece where tax eva- to America was critical as well, floated a trial balloon of giving sotakis, in the Athens newspa- sion has worsened the crisis. coming head of the Sept. 22 the Troika a so-called “haircut,” per Kathimerini, said Samaras While Greece is counting on elections in Germany where which is government language planned to tell Obama that “aus- tourism though, the government Chancellor Angela Merkel, a for not paying back all that it terity has been pushed too far” said it would close two of 19 backer of Greek bailouts but owes, just as a previous Greek and that additional efforts to tax overseas offices of the Greek Na- only on condition of austerity, government did when hitting incomes “will not fly.” tional Tourism Organisation wanted to stave off social unrest investors with 74 percent In last year’s debt restructur- which suffered for years from a in Greece. losses. ing, under which Europeans and reputation has being passive Merkel, whose country is the Samaras, the New Democ- the IMF hold most of Greece’s and ineffectual. biggest contributor to $325 bil- racy Conservative leader whose debt, Greek debt is targeted to Offsetting a big drop in do- lion in two bailouts for Greece, government includes the PASOK fall to 124 percent of gross do- mestic tourism, with many is seeking a third term with a socialists, will return to Athens mestic product in 2020, from Greeks unable to afford vaca- promise that Germany won’t to a summer hiatus with most 176 percent of GDP this year. tions, has been a surge from ease pressure on Greece to make Greeks vacationing in their U.S. Treasury Secretary Ja- many countries, particularly reforms needed to continue re- country villages and away from cob J. Lew said on July 21 after Russia, boosting revenues as the ceiving aid it’s received since the the city but labor unions already meeting with Samaras in Athens average spending by Russian debt crisis almost four years have promised a confrontation that the U.S. recognizes “diffi- tourists is much higher than ago. and strikes as the government cult decisions and shared sacri- many other foreign visitors. The White House visit fol- goes ahead with a so-called mo- fices” Greece has made while Leisure tourists often head to lowed a hard-hitting report by bility scheme. “continued reform will be essen- the islands of Santorini, the International Monetary Under that program, some t ial to laying the foundation for Mykonos, Paros, Amorgos, Crete Fund, which, along with the Eu- 40,000 public workers will be sustained growth.” and Sifnos. "The increase in ropean Union and European paid 75 percent of their already- THANK ZEUS tourism is linked to the fact that Central Bank makes up the EU- reduced salaries and fired if an- FOR TOURISTS Greece is not talked about in the IMF-ECB Troika putting up the other position can’t be found for Samaras is trying to get re- media in the same way as it was bailouts. them within eight months. newed interest in investments in 2011 - 2012, when pictures The IMF said that Greece, TEACHER TRANSFERS in Greece with the country’s pri- of violent demonstrations were now its sixth year of recession, Others are being transferred vatization program lagging and shown. Today, the crisis is on- probably will need more money to other jobs, such as teachers social unrest building and going, but the protests are from Europe to meet its bailout to the health care sector, al- counting on what looks to be a calm," said the director of a objectives, while 4.4 billion eu- though the government didn’t record-breaking tourist season tourist agency in Athens that ros ($5.8 billion) in financing say how that would save money of some 17 million visitors to showed a 22 percent increase in as part of a rescue package next in a desperate bid to bring down Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras. bring in revenues. bookings. Samaras Arrives in U.S. to Meet with Obama and Other Leaders in DC, NY

Continued from page 1 tan is scheduled for 3:00 PM. At Samaras is scheduled to de- “Prime Minister Samaras is an He said that given the dra- President Nicos Anastasides’ gov- 5:00 PM Samaras and Secretary part from the United States on admired leader and a cherished matic changes in Greece’s ernment is seen more positively profit, secular institution whose General of the United Nations Saturday morning, August 10. friend. Whenever we meet, there geopolitical neighborhood, “if in Washington than previous vision is to mobilize the Greek Ban-Ki Moon will hold a meeting The Prime Minister’s visit to is never a shortage of issues to they establish an open line of Cypriot governments, there is no diaspora and philhellene com- at the UN. the United States also takes discuss, all the more so in these communication, it can change a need for Greece to intercede in munity to support sustainable Friday evening will include a place in the context a deepening challenging times. AJC, together lot of things in Mediterranean its behalf. economic renewal for Greece meeting with David Harris, the relations between Greece, with our wonderful Greek-Amer- politics, the Middle East and the Samaras’ visit is also impor- and its people.” Executive Director of the Ameri- Cyprus, and Israel, and the ican partners, ha s been deeply EU.” tant because it is an opportunity A Pilgrimage to the future site can Jewish Committee (AJC), Greek and Jewish-American involved in Greek-Jewish, He also believes that specu- to update community leaders on of the Church of St. Nicholas at and a gathering of Greek-Amer- communities. Harris told The Greek-American, and Greek-Is- lation about the agenda is mis- the details of what Greece is go- Ground Zero in Lower Manhat- ican leaders. National Herald: raeli relations for more than placed because, for example, al- ing through, and a chance to re- three decades. In our judgment, though energy will be in the cruit them directly to be ambas- never has that work been more agenda, no one can say what sadors for Greece. important than it is today, and will come out of that discussion He also believes that Samaras we are grateful to have a prime because “Greece has not even will be able to address – al- Turkish Invasion Threat over Cyprus Energy minister and his government so declared its Exclusive Economic though not necessarily on this deeply committed to advancing Zone yet.” tip - what Zemenides believes our shared goals.” When it was mentioned that has become an “inadequate re- NICOSIA – As Cyprus hopes Israel to export Israeli gas from new cooperative scheme in the The Executive Director of the restarting the Cyprus negotia- lationship” between Greece and burgeoning exploration for oil the island's liquefied natural gas biological treatment of urban Hellenic American Leadership tions and the island nation’s’ re- the diaspora. and gas reserves off its coast will (LNG) terminal. Speaking dur- waste and in the use of recycled Council (HALC), Endy Ze- cent hydrocarbon discoveries It is an opportunity for a new yield a bonanza to help rescue ing the inauguration of a desali- water in farming. menides, warned that “We will probably be discussed, Ze- start and for taking steps to place it from a growing economic cri- nation plant in Limassol, an That was good news for should not have unreasonable menides, whose family is from the crucial relationship on a sis, former Turkish-Cypriot event attended by Israeli Minis- Anastasiades, who remains un- expectations,” or look for a ma- Cyprus, cautioned that “Cyprus sounder footing. “We can’t just leader Mehmet Ali Talat said ter of Energy and Water Re- der fire for approving a plan de- jor pronouncement, noting that speaks for Cyprus. Greece does- have photo ops anymore,” he Turkey could invade the rest of sources Silvan Shalom, Anas- manded by international lenders it is the first meeting between n’t speak for Cyprus… Cyprus said. He also believes the Greek the island if the riches aren’t tasiades said the completion of putting up a 10 billion euros the President and the Prime will be on the agenda because leaders must explicitly state what shared. the project aims to establish ($13 billion) bailout to confis- Minister, but he added that he Greece has a regional role to they need the diaspora to do. Talat, a hard-liner in negoti- Cyprus as a regional energy cate nearly half the amount of does believe it is an opportunity play but Greece is not making “There has to be an agenda for ations with Greek-Cypriot coun- hub. bank accounts over 100,000 eu- for Samaras to build a relation- the decisions on Cyprus.” relations. There hasn’t been one terparts during long and failed The Cypriot president urged ros, about $130,000. ship with the President. He explained that because for years,” he said. talks to reunify the island di- Tel Aviv to export Israeli gas The bailout came with at- vided by a first Turkish invasion from the LNG facility, empha- tached austerity measures that in 1974, didn’t rule out that sizing that “Cyprus is perhaps have already pushed the coun- Turkey – which wants to join Israel’s most stable partner in try’s unemployment rate up fast the European Union – could the region.” with a surge job cuts in the trade take over the rest of Cyprus, The terminal, built at an es- and construction industries. THENATIONALHERALDBOOKSTORE which is an EU member. timated cost of $6 billion, is de- There are also capital controls He didn’t indicate if there signed to process the vast nat- in place making it difficult for Exercise your mind with the latest books from The National Herald Collection were any fears that the EU, ural gas reserves off the businesses to have access to NATO, the UN or the United Mediterranean island. Based on cash to finance their operations. States, which gave implicit ap- The number of jobless people proval of the invasion 39 years Talat, a hard-liner in registered at the country’s Dis- ago, would intervene to stop it. negotiations with Greek- trict Labor Offices jumped to a With Turkish-Cypriots seasonally-adjusted 48,112 from FLAVOURS & DELIGHTS equally struggling under a fal- Cypriot counterparts 47,594 in June, according to a Tastes and pleasures of Ancient & Byzantine Cuisine tering economy, the prospect of during long and failed statement today on the Cyprus so much wealth just off the is- Statistical Service’s website. the flavours of classical Greece land’s coast, even though it’s on talks to reunify the island That’s the highest level since Makedonisi(on). Parsley, the macedonian herb. the Greek-Cypriot side, is just …didn’t rule out that data collection s tarted in 1994. byzantine diet and cuisine. in between ancient and modern gastron- too tantalizing, he suggested. Turkey …could take over Unemployment rose 32 percent omy. All in the cooking pot. Advances in the study of byzantine diet. Talat, who has no legal au- from July last year, down from eating flowers thority anymore, did not how- the rest of Cyprus a 37 percent annual increase in byzantine aphrodisiacs & delicacies. ever rule out the prospect of June. liutprand of cremona. A critical guest at the byzantine emperor's Turkey, which has 30,000 troops its current timeframe, Nicosia The Cypriot economy, the table. on Cyprus, using them if the hopes to begin exports by 2020. third-smallest in the 17-nation Timarion Greek side refuses to hand over Cyprus discovered an aver- euro region last year, will con- hens, cockerels and other choice fowl. everyday food and gastro- revenues from the discovery of age 7 trillion cubic feet of nat- tract a cumulative 13 percent in nomic pretensions in byzantium hydrocarbon reserves within the ural gas in December 2011 in 2013 and 2014, the country’s Pallikaria of lentils. the "brave boys" of beans. island’s exclusive economic zone one field offshore, close to international creditors said on everyday food in the middle byzantine period (EEZ). where Israel reported major July 31. dining with foreigners “Politically, this is of course finds within its own maritime Macroeconomic uncertainty Food for saints FLAVOURS & DELIGHTS a possibility,” Talat told Simerini boundaries. and the magnitude of the coun- the emperor's salad newspaper in an interview and Also, Israel, Greece and try’s recession are key short- "the raw and the cooked" way of cooking and serving food in Turkish leaders, who did not Cyprus signed an agreement in term risks to a 10 billion-euro byzantium comment on his stance, have Nicosia for the linking of their ($13.3 billion) bailout from the $46.99 said previously that they would electricity grids via a 2,000- International Monetary Fund not recognize Greek or Cypriot megawatt underwater cable – and the euro area agreed on claims to reserves or the inter- known as the EuroAsia Intercon- March 25, said Delia Velculescu, nationally-accepted Law of the nector, which is part of the Eu- the IMF’s mission chief, Sea which protects Cyprus. ropean Union’s Projects of Com- Bloomberg reported. Cypriot President Nicos mon Interest plan. Unemployment in the trade ORDERFORM Anastasiades, who has met only Shalom hailed the signing of industry rose by 2,690 and the once with Talat’s successor, a memorandum of understand- number of jobless construction Please return this form with your check or money order payable to: Dervis Eroglu, has not begun his ing on issues of energy and wa- workers increased by 1,558, The N ational Herald, 37-10 30th street, Long Island City, NY 11101-2614 turn at trying to negotiate a set- ter resources between the three amid a slump in demand for or charge your credit card: o American express o master card o visa o discover tlement on Cyprus nor did he countries as “of historic signifi- new real estate. αCCOUNT: ΕXPIRATION DATE: comment on what Talat said. cance.” He said relations be- The statistics agency didn’t ναΜΕ: But all that came as Cyprus tween Israel and Cyprus were provide an unemployment rate αDDRESS: said that talks with Noble-Delek better than ever and that the for the month. C yprus’ jobless CITY: STATE: zIP CODE: for a natural gas liquefaction memorandum will further rate was 11.8 percent in 2012 PHONE / CELL: FAX: E-MAIL: terminal to be built on the is- strengthen them. and 15.9 percent in the first # BOOKS: land’s southern coast are ex- Cypriot Agriculture and Nat- quarter this year, according to pected to wrap up by Decem- ural Resources Minister Nikos the agency. The IMF predicts the ber. Kougialis said the neighboring level will peak at 16.9 percent SIGNATURE Anastasiades has also invited countries were also launching a in 2014. 8 EDITORIALS LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 10-16, 2013

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Christ's there is no valid reason for herald.com. we reserve the "Greek Orthodox" does not refer Holy and Apostolic Church can- Greek Orthodox Churches in right to edit letters for publi- Taking a Technology Time-Out to Greek ethnicity. Nevertheless, not be identified with any par- America to fly the Greek Flag cation and regret that we are with obvious intent to mislead, ticular culture or ethnic group on a regular basis. with the unable to acknowledge or re- you sarcastically stated on May (Greek or otherwise) unless it flags of the Patriarchate and the We heard of an interesting account – a true and very current 25: "Our church continues, if is reduced from being the Body United States. On special occa- turn those left unpublished. story – of a group of five Americans vacationing in Greece this sum- we are not mistaken, to be of Christ to a mere human in- sions such as the observance of mer: three adults, a tween, and toddler. The adults and the tween took shifts watching over the toddler, and those not on baby-duty spent much-too-much time indoors, hovered over their laptops and tablets, chatting with friends, posting photos on Facebook and In- AGORA – THE ORIGINAL MARKETPLACE OF IDEAS stagram, even surfing the net in a non-descript search of anything and everything. Quite often, the gadget users shared the same common area – By Dan Georgakas and the Agora, the original marketplace of ideas, Rest assured, anything we write here are gathered around the most potent Internet signal, so that their Constantinos E. Scaros and we, their modern-day descendants, aspire our sincere, heartfelt thoughts. searches, instant messages, and chats would not be compromised to continue that tradition. We will share them with you every two by even a nanosecond of slow signal. They squandered precious From time to time, an issue emerges and We respect one another’s opinion very much, weeks. We hope you enjoy them, and we look moments of vacation time – missing out on glorious sunsets, incom- inspires various minds to converge, often at but often times we will disagree on particular forward to your taking part in the discussion parable moonlights, and delightful summer breezes – opting instead odds with one another, to discuss it. Hopefully, issues. We would never fabricate a difference as well – by contributing letters to the editor in to remain in closed quarters like urban insects. Most incredulously, collective enlightenment will result from such of opinion for the sake of writing an interesting response, and/or commenting on our website: they often sat within inches of one another without engaging in conversations. The Ancient Greeks did that in column. www.thenationalherald.com conversation, as if they were strangers in an Internet café, or college students crammed in their school library just before midterms. And then, something amazing happened: they lost their Internet privileges for a day or two. Whether it was Divine intervention or Health Care: Cut Benefits or Totally Reform the Industry? organizational dysfunction, they were forced to spend a couple of afternoons and evenings without utilizing their beloved gadgets. And then, something else amazing happened: they had…fun! 1. DAN GEORGAKAS politicians at election time. Low- nations who offer health sys- with people making money – Loud laughter as they played analog board games – a couple o f the SHARES HIS POINT OF VIEW ering individual Medicare drug tems with far better outcomes and lots of it. I would rather adults teaching the tween how to play backgammon, most notably. Dino, as Congress bumbles costs by just $100 per person at much lower cost. Most im- they make their millions and bil- They read books, magazines, and newspapers. They tackled cross- through another session, we are would save Medicare $5 billion portantly, American voters need lions by selling diamond neck- word puzzles, often turning the challenge into a group event – four told that Medicare is not eco- annually. This is a doable reform to unseat politicians who advo- laces, luxury cars, and beach- minds (the toddler can’t play yet) being greater than one. nomically sustainable under as the Veterans Administration, cate reducing services and rais- front properties – not There was actual human interaction going on – what a novel present conditions. The Repub- the Congressional health plan, ing fees rather than implement- physiological, intellectual, and concept! lican solution is the usual: cut and other federal agencies are ing obvious reforms that would spiritual nourishment. Far from being averse to technology, we embrace it. Through the benefits. The Democrats, as not restricted from bargaining actually improve health care Nonetheless, I am not quite wonders of email and Skype, our New York and Athens offices are usual, say don’t cut benefits too with pharmaceutical companies rather than weaken it. sure that I would rely on the able to communicate seamlessly as we produce each edition of this much and raise fees slightly. the way Medicare is restricted. 2. TNH’s ASSOCIATE EDI- World Health Organization’s newspaper. Moreover, we are focusing on making our website – Neither party looks at solutions A scandalous regulation TOR RESPONDS rankings. U.S. health care cer- www.thenationalherald.com – as accessible and user-friendly as pos- that would save billions for needing rescinding allows phar- Dan, when it comes to health tainly has its flaws, but if money sible, so as to create a stronger bond among our readers, to encourage Medicare without cuts in ser- maceutical corporations that care in the United States, don’t and distance were of no conse- them to engage in discussion and debate, and to take advantage of vices or a de facto rise in taxes. hold patents to pay generic pro- even get me started. Whenever quence, would anyone really the myriad of social, cultural, intellectual, and spiritual stimulation The fact with which neither ducers NOT to produce cheaper my tranquil television (or radio) trade in America’s best doctors that our community has to offer. party deals is that the U.S. gov- drugs. Changing this regulation time is interrupted by an “ask and hospitals for those of any But as our Ancient Greek forefathers used to say: “pan metron ernment spends $8,200 per would easily produce hundreds your doctor about” some drug other country? ariston – everything in moderation.” Summer vacation is a special American on health care, the of dollars in savings per person containing the catchy “x” or “z” Granted, the average Ameri- time to “smell the roses,” as they saying goes. And for Greeks, a highest rate in the world. which comes to another $5-10 letter, not only do I pray for so- can does not have the same ac- time to pick a fresh fig from a tree; catch, shuck, and eat a sea Equally prosperous capitalist na- billion annual savings for c i a l i z e d cess to the finest doctors as do urchin that smells and tastes like the Aegean Sea; and listen to the tions such as Canada and France Medicare. medi- the very rich. Nonetheless, if incomparably mellifluous tones of waves softly crashing onto spend about $4,000 per person. there is something to be said seashore rocks. We can find photos of all those things on Google Im- One might say, sure, but you about German cars, for in- ages, but looking at pictures of them – as compared to the real thing get what you pay for. But the stance, being superior to – is like looking at an Internet snapshot of a suitcase filled with ten World Health Organization in- American ones, I wouldn’t million dollars: that, and a buck, will buy you a cup of coffee. dicates that in the area of health say the same for health care As spectacular a vacation haven as Greece might be, this rule care in 2013 the professionals. does not apply to that nation alone. The United States can certainly United States As for American mortality hold its own when it comes to fantastic summer activities. Basking ranks 37th out of rates of infants and adults alike, in the sun at a baseball stadium, with a bag of peanuts in one hand a total of 191 that one is easy to explain – and and an ice cold beer in the other, while taking in all the sights and nations. In it has virtually nothing to do sounds of America’s pastime is hardly the same as Googling the terms of long with health care. America leads boxscore. Spending the Fourth of July gazing at the various fireworks life, the the world in many things, in- shows from coast to coast is undoubtedly more aesthetically fulfilling United States cluding the amount of poison its than watching the same pyrotechnic displays on YouTube. ranks in the citizens ingest on a daily basis. We understand your love of gadgets; to a great extent, we are mid-20s. An ad- High fructose corn syrup, par- technology junkies, too. But of the 52 weeks in the year, is it too ditional reality is tially hydrogenated vegetable much to ask that we give ourselves a break for say, two of them, and that the United States oil, monosodium glutamate, and take a technology time-out? is alone among developed other gar bage nicely presented nations in having a rising rate by clever advertisers, all in the of childbirth deaths. Moreover, name of maximizing profit no less than 100,000 Americans (code words for greed) at the Toward a Better Community die annually due to medical er- expense of our own good rors. We are not getting what health. Misleading attack ads we are paying for. even convinced Californians – It is the middle of the summer. Some of us have already taken Given these realities, our you know, the wheat germ and our vacation, others eagerly await their turn. We hope many of politicians might start looking Brussels sprouts crowd – to vote you were able to visit Greece this year and we are heartened by at why other nations as different against the mere labeling of the reports that tourism has risen considerably. as Japan, Finland, and France ingredients contained in what Vacation time also affords the opportunity to review our lives are doing so much better in pro- A ten-year study by the In- cine, but I feel they put in their mouths. Again, and things that are important to us, allowing us to return with viding quality health care. They stitute of Medicine shows that inspired to go out and convert I have no problem with making fresh energy and ideas. will discover government-spon- $750 billion has been wasted on all Americans to Christian Sci- a buck – which is why I don’t It has been said often that while Greek-American life is charac- sored universal health care sys- federal health care on unneces- ence (Christian Scientists don’t mind making organic farmers terized by individual success, even genius and greatness, but at tems (tailored to the national sary services, inefficient admin- believe disease is real, so medi- and merchants wealthier by the organizational level there is collective mediocrity. cultures) that are not unlike the istrative costs, poor billing prac- cine and doctors, and annoying paying a little more for their Some of that is due to our continued failure to bring young one Congress has provided for tices, and outright fraud. If even pharmaceutical commercials, products for the types of foods I people into positions of leadership. There are exceptions, but even itself but will not extend to the half of this sum could be cur- would be obsolete). So, at this can buy at Walmart that cost the most recent developments are disturbing. general public. tailed by vigorous law enforce- point, if you can provide a solu- less money, but contain more It is not clear at press time with which Greek-American leaders Congress is not likely to bite ment and organizational re- tion that will ensure I’ll never poison. Prime Minister Antonis Samaras will be meeting, but we are in- the socialist bullet and truly re- forms, the savings would be have to be subjected to another In fact, the real answer to formed no events have been scheduled that will give him an op- make the health care system. $350 billion. Certainly jail terms “ask your doctor” commercial health care reform may be portunity to meet and interact with the talented and energetic Until that time, there are gar- for corrupt doctors and clinics again, as a couple holds hands found in a hypothetical com- young professionals whose rise to the top of every profession and gantuan savings possible within are in order. and walks through a floral gar- mercial, created by American field of endeavor we have documented on these pages. the present system. Reorganization of the health den while birds chirp in the farmers that produce food truly In this week’s edition we report the latest and saddest turn of Medicare has over 49 million care system should be a priority. background, I’m all ears. worthy of consuming: “Ask your events in the Metropolis of Denver. Yes, hierarchs have disciplined patients, but it is not allowed to A major disease often results in With rare exception, I find doctor about healthy eating that parishes by cancelling wedding and baptisms, but to punish a negotiate lower drug prices. financial ruin even for those the concept of large-scale profit can prevent you from needing parish by banning the celebration of the Divine Liturgy? This regulation results from the with insurance. Congress needs in the areas of health care, edu- medicine in the first place. It The state of affairs in Salt Lake City has been exacerbated by massive financial support the in- to stop yapping about anti-pa- cation, and religion to be ab- could be right for you…” the fact Metropolitan Isaiah has ignored directives of Archbishop surance and pharmaceutical tient mea sures and adopt some solutely nauseating. Don’t get Demetrios. 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The US faces a pair of simul- they fled in 1948 and that the Is- time, the Russians The two world made this almost impossible. Nei- eration. taneous crises that, if left to boil, rael will exercise significant con- and we shadow wars not only de- ther side could allow the other We are allegedly a business could burn us. Secretary of State trol over the security functions of box while the re- stroyed a balanced side to benefit even if the benefit minded country except in foreign John Kerry has just bribed and the future state of Palestine. The gion slides towards world order but also might be mutual. affairs. Yet, American politicians arm-twisted the Israelis and Israelis must accept that part of chaos. ushered in the whim- The Cold War’s mentality still act as if we can force Russia to Palestinians into restarting so- Jerusalem, including much of the It was not al- sical notion that it is drags us down. The UN Security do our bidding at no cost. The called “final status” talks but Old City, will be become the cap- ways this way. Be- better to let the dis- Council has passed resolutions Russians, on their side, do not many doubt that the two can ac- ital of the new Palestinian State, fore World War I, putants work out –too many to count – to settle understand that American politi- tually make peace on their own. many settlements must be aban- the Great Powers their own problems the Palestine Question. If the US cians are driven by domestic Failed talks will drive each side doned and that the dream of a would agree to im- rather than impose and Russia do not jointly enforce rhetoric and will not concede on to take actions that will make the Jewish State encompassing all pose solutions that outside solutions. them they will remain dead let- points of honor. situation more dangerous. The the land from the Jordan River kept the peace, History bulges with ters. Only a joint Russo-Ameri- Perhaps we should blame an Syrian civil threatens to drag to the Mediterranean is over. The even if temporarily. examples of the fal- can agreement to impose a res- excess of ideology. Ideology for- neighboring countries into the other Arab States have commit- For example, Crete by AMB. PATRICK N. lacy of this idea. For olution on the combatants in bids any compromise that allows maelstrom. The Russians and we ted themselves to respect any exploded several THEROS one, negotiations be- Syria that allows both sides to a rival to come away with any have stopped talking about get- such agreement. Israeli Prime times during the tween unequal an- survive will stop the fighting. I advantage and has no problem ting the regime and the rebels to Minister Netanyahu and Palestin- 19th and early Special to tagonists always turn doubt this will happen. Ameri- with self-inflicted wounds. The the table. ian President Abbas both know 20th centuries. The National Herald out badly. In an effort can Presidents fear domestic po- time has come to understand that The Palestinians and Israelis this as well. However, clearly nei- Foreign fleets and to make this work, litical damage and American winner-take-all usually means have been dancing an elaborate ther Netanyahu nor Abbas have diplomats would show up and the West created an elaborate politicians delight in insulting that everybody loses. minuet around a final settlement the political will, strength or force the parties to a compromise system of international organiza- Russia. Russia, for its part, de- for more than a decade. The courage to sign up to such a deal. deal, usually unpalatable to both tions and international courts to mands that it get a benefit from The Hon. Ambassador Theros is United States, Europe and Russia, A little to the north, the large disputants. Failing to agree usu- allow countries to resolve dis- helping the Americans. Russia president of the U.S.-Qatar Busi- among others, have all agreed on populations that support either ally meant that the fleets would putes between themselves. Un- refuses to cooperate in resolving ness Council. He served in the the basic terms years ago; only the Syrian regime or the rebels level the coastal towns of the re- fortunately, the arrangements the Syrian civil war because it U.S. Foreign Service for 36 years, some details need to be filled in. have both convinced themselves calcitrant side. The diplomats lacked the authority to coerce believes that the US stabbed it mostly in the Middle East, and Two states will share Palestine that they are engaged in a battle generally took care that the im- countries to submit to their juris- in the back in Libya and fears was American Ambassador to with final political boundaries to the death. If the other side posed terms ensured the survival diction or to accept unpopular that our aim is to bring down a Qatar from 1995 to 1998. He drawn roughly along modified wins, they are dead. Both sides of both (unhappy) sides. Not all decisions, unless the US and the government supported by also directed the State Depart- 1967 armistice lines. The Pales- enjoy outside support that guar- conflicts lent themselves to such USSR coerced them. Unfortu- Moscow. Alone, neither side can ment’s Counter-Terrorism tinians must accept that no antees they will not lose but can- a solution, of course, but an ac- nately, the zero-sum mentality of impose its will. Persisting in a Office, and holds numerous U.S. refugees will return to the homes not help them win, either. Mean- ceptable number did. an ideologically based Cold War zero-sum game precludes coop- Government decorations. Industry of Terror: al-Qaeda The Tower Known as the Funding Gap is Debtor’s Prison

And the U.S. in a Death Dance In a recent New York Times • Tax revenues tain the idea of tential options, but this might piece, the author made a re- shortfall could be more loans. be futile. In the next sixteen spectable effort to show the as high as €2.7 bil- Second, it could months the Europeans will have A worldwide alert killing Muslims, readers that a new chapter is lion. try to issue Trea- much more serious issues to and the closure of but the same Ad- unfolding in the Greek debt • Hospital sury bills and force face, like the political instability nineteen embassies is ministration likes tragedy. The major argument deficits could also the banks – once in the southern frontier and the indicative of the fact to practice politi- was that tourists are flocking reach €1.4 billion. again – to buy unstable banks throughout the that al-Qaeda has un- cal correctness in into Greece because they don’t • Unfunded them. This just EU. Moreover, the IMF may de- dergone a metamor- dealing with the want to visit the troubled spots pensions could kicks the cun down clare that the Greek debt is un- phosis – from a small Middle East and called Egypt and Turkey. amount to €1.8 bil- the road since it is sustainable which will force her terrorist group with a members of the If that is the strategy that lion. not addressing the out of the troika mechanism, few major and tragic Islamic faith. Greece is depending upon, I • The entity that main issue. which in turn may initiate bail- strategic achieve- The issues of would simply state that such a covers prescription by JOHN Third, it could in procedures, where depositors ments into an inter- Burkas, head cov- hope is not a strategy. In a re- medications faces a CHARALAMBAKIS try to raise money funds are used to re-capitalize national organization ering for women cent piece in TNH titled “Self- gap of approxi- through bonds, but banks. with dozens if not as well as con- Deception Danger,” I outlined mately €1.3 billion. Special to the current fi- What then could we say in hundreds of affili- by DR. ANDRE nivance that Mus- some reasons that led Greece to • Maturing The National Herald nances would im- the midst of all these scenarios? ates. The disastrous GEROLYMATOS lim women are the current predicament, and bonds of €5 billion. pose an interest Allow me to answer partially failure to destroy al- not equal to men also outlined the reasons that • Unmet revenue goals from rate that could exceed 10%, the question with another ques- Qaeda during the in- Special to on the U.S. terri- the so called - and very much privatizations amounting to which is prohibitive. tion: Why should Greece treat vasion of Afghanistan The National Herald tory is small com- expected - deus ex machina is a €2.7 billion Fourth, it could take further the Euro like an idol to be wor- in the fall of 2001, pensation for the self-deception of the highest de- • Inadequate capital in most austerity measures hoping that shipped and bow down to, es- gave the terrorists the opportu- mechanical killing by the drones gree. – if not all Greek banks – due the strategy of attempted addi- pecially when it was so badly nity to rebuilt and reorganize. of Muslims in the Middle East. The photo op in the White to non-performing loans (NPLs) tions through subtractions will designed and executed? It is not certain who amongst Ironically, the United States is House this week provides a that could reach €11 billion. work this time! Such a question does not im- the al-Qaeda leadership has trying to impose its values and chance to revisit the causes of Regarding the latter, the Fifth, it could attempt an of- ply that Greece should revert been responsible for the new culture in places like Iraq and the crisis and rethink the way U.S.-based entity called Black- ficial sector haircut (in the but to the drachma, but simply and far more deadly al-Qaeda, Afghanistan, while ignoring out. However, the fact is that rock is performing an audit in bonds held by national central reiterates something I have but America’s wars in those values for Muslim immi- more than three and an half Greek banks this month. The in- banks) but this too has been ex- elaborated before from this col- Afghanistan and Iraq helped to grants into America. years later, the situation is formation leaked says that NPLs cluded by the powerful decision umn: Don’t the benefits of dol- generate thousands of new re- The United States attempts worse than when it started. The could reach as much as 36% of makers. larizing Greece outweigh the cruits and passive followers to introduce democracy and lib- clock is ticking and time is not the loan portfolios. Sixth, it could try to extend costs? around the world. eral values in places like Iraq on Greece’s side. A huge fund- What could Greece do about the maturities of bonds in com- Right after 9/11 America and Afghanistan ring hollow be- ing gap is emerging, and this this towering funding gap of al- bination with an effort to per- Dr. John Charalambakis is held the moral high ground. Un- cause these American efforts are time the music called bailout most €26 billion? suade the lenders to reduce the Chief Economist, Blacksummit fortunately, the Bush Adminis- strictly linked to American inter- may stop for good. Here are First, it could ask for more interest rate on existing Financial Group Inc., and Ad- tration, followed by Obama, ests in the region. There is no some facts about the emerging bailout funds, but this is not a loans/bonds, but this too post- junct Professor of Economics, squandered it by engaging in such desire, for example, to help funding gap between Septem- starter since none of the troika pones the inevitable. Patterson School of Diplomacy, over a decade long killing of Africa. Africans are dying by the ber 2013 and December 2014: members want even to enter- I could continue outlying po- University of Kentucky. Muslims in Afghanistan, Iraq, hundreds of thousands from dis- Pakistan, Yemen, and in other ease, war, and mini-genocides, parts of the Middle East and but it is of little interest to Wash- North Africa. The most perni- ington. Only the Chinese gov- LETTER FROM ATHENS cious part of the campaign of the ernment and al-Qaeda are work- war on terror is the death of in- ing to win the “hearts and nocent bystanders in these areas minds” of the Africans either to both from U.S. troops on the exploit Africa’s resources or in Bank in Cyprus! Lose Your Money! ground and helicopters, but also the case of al-Qaeda to convert from the drone attacks. its people to Wahhabi Islam – For many Muslims, as well as and of course, to secure an on- You can’t make this must have been just sures in place for businesses, least three months so the gov- non-Muslims, the American in- going supply of recruits. stuff up. For his first a little galling for which is strangling the economy ernment will have more time to vasion of Afghanistan and Iraq In effect, it is the perceived foreign visit, Greek the conservative and tourism. steal from them. not only ensured that these American government hypocrisy Finance Minister Cypriot to shake But there’s no end to suckers Oh, just one more thing. The countries have become failed and senseless killing in the Mid- Evangelos Venizelos, hands with a PA- in Cyprus so the government is accounts can only be used to states, but have become far more dle East that is shoring up the who in 2011 im- SOK Anti-Socialist. going to allow savers to open pay off loans so just consider all dangerous places than before fortunes of al-Qaeda and other posed 74 percent Venizelos is the new accounts with just a few your money a loan to the gov- the U.S. invasion. Iraq, although similar organizations. It is no losses on investors token leftist in the conditions. You have to deposit ernment that won’t be paid has dropped off the mainstream wonder that in the first week of – including small coalition govern- at least 5,000 euros ($6,618) if back. western newscasts, is tearing it- August in the summer of 2013, bondholders in the ment of Greek anyone has that much left. You self apart as a society and even- the week of Ramadan, the Diaspora, some Prime Minister An- can’t close the accounts for at [email protected] tually the Iranians will absorb United States has closed down nearly wiped out be- tonis Samaras, the what will be left of the country. nineteen of its embassies and cause they put their by ANDY New Democracy Afghanistan is next, and as soon consulates in the Middle East trust and their mon- DABILIS Conservative as the Americans and NATO and North Africa and has issued ey into the home- leader, who can’t leave, there is little doubt that a world-wide alert to Americans land of their heart Special to stand what the so- the Taliban will resume ruling traveling abroad. The White – was sent to The National Herald cialists stand for but PRINTED EDITION OF THE NATIONAL HERALD the country and take vengeance House has taken such drastic ac- Cyprus. needs their votes. against those who worked for tion because, according to elec- You might expect that he’d be How bad was the Great VIA THE POST-OFFICE: the foreigners. tronic intelligence, there is a real tarred and feathered and run out Cypriot Bank Robbery? While o1 month $11.00 o3 months $22.00 The drone attacks and the possibility that al-Qaeda’s lead- of town on a rail, but as Cypriots the Troika of the European o6 months $33.00 oone year $66.00 commando raids by U.S. Special ership is planning a single or a showed when the government Union-International Monetary VIA HOME DELIVERY (NY, NJ & CT): Forces into Pakistan have had lit- series of terrorist attacks against stole a lot of their money as part Fund-European Central Bank o1 month for $14.00 o3 months for $33.00 tle impact on defeating or even American targets in the Middle of a bank account confiscation (EU-IMF-ECB) and Anastasiades o6 months for $48.00 oone year for $88.00 slowing down the Taliban, but East and North Africa. scheme demanded by interna- (wonder where he banks?) VIA HOME DELIVERY each strike drives local Afghans Despite the fact that the tional lenders in return for a 10 would have you believe it af- (New England) and, in particular, Pashtuns into United States has killed Osama billion euros ($13 billion) fected only rich Russians, many 1 month for $18.00 3 months for $41.00 collaborating with the insur- bin Laden, along with dozens of bailout, Cypriots are bigger pat- hard-working Cypriots put their o o gents. senior al-Qaeda leaders, the or- sies than Chicago Cubs fans. life savings into state banks o6 months for $57.00 oone year for $109.00 One consideration is that af- ganization still has the capability After state banks were shut (proving what suckers they ON LINE SUBSCRIPTION ter the surgical strikes by Special of striking at the United States down in March to prevent a were though) and lost money www.thenationalherald.com Forces into the Afghan country- directly or indirectly. The fact feared run on the banks when for retirement, health care, col- non subscribers:oone year for $50.54 side the region inevitably reverts that after a dozen years of wag- they opened, Cypriots lined up lege funds, and the like. o6 months for $32.94 back to the Taliban. Another fac- ing a relentless war against al- like sheep to the slaughter, The government is seizing o3 months for $20.84 tor is that the drone strikes, Qaeda, the terrorist organization meekly accepting whatever was 47.5 percent of private bank ac- subscribers: oone year for $38.44 more often than not, kill their is in a position to humble the left with only a few half-hearted counts over 100,000 euros o6 months for $26.34 intended target, but also inno- United States by forcing the protests. ($130,000) but more in some o3 months for $16.44 cent bystanders. These killings American government to close It must have been heartening cases, such as that Reuters re- enrage the local population, but, down its overseas legations and for new President Nicos Anas- ported of Andrew Georgiou, a equally significantly, disgust and caution its citizens is testament tasiades, who campaigned Cypriot whose family moved to nAme: ...... anger millions of Muslims as to al-Qaeda’s resilience. against the plan to steal money England and then, foolishly, Address: ...... well as North Americans and Eu- More importantly, it clearly but signed onto it as soon as he back to Cyprus and put 750,000 city:...... stAte: ...... ZiP:...... ropeans. The automated killing demonstrates that the war on sat in his throne, to realize he euros ($1 million) from business by the drones, insofar as many terror has been less than suc- could do anything – anything! earnings over the years into tel.: ...... cell:...... 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Yet, the Obama Administra- ist, just as is the case for the life’s savings wiped out to pay 650,000 euros ($868,436) made payable to: The National Herald, Inc., tion has dramatically increased guerrilla fighter, success is sim- for mistakes that banks made while Laiki went bust and you 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 - 2614 the number of drone strikes ply surviving. although not a single banker is can only hope so too did the ly- or please debit my mastercard visa oblivious to the harm it is caus- being punished. ing manager. o o American express ing for America’s image and for Andre Gerolymatos is Director Venizelos destroyed the There are still capital con- o the safety of Americans. 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By Andy Dabilis and is the patron of various hu- fered them and first of all that TNH Staff Writer manitarian organizations includ- you gave them life, the greatest ing Lifeline Humanitarian Orga- gift that God gives to all. I am ATHENS – Lifeline, an interna- nization. very proud of my husband who tional humanitarian organization In 2001 she established The brought me in Serbia in to a whose patron is Crown Princess Foundation of Her Royal High- place where I can give, but every- Katherine of Serbia with the of- ness Crown Princess Katherine body should emulate Marianna’s fices in London, United King- in Belgrade, Serbia in order to example.” dom, New York, and Chicago in expand her charitable works. She said that Lifeline and the the United States, Toronto, Princess Katherine told TNH Princess Katherine Foundation Canada, Athens, Greece, and Bel- “I’m very focused on Greece would sponsor two doctors from grade, Serbia donated 200,000 now.” She said Lifeline’s work Greece and two from Serbia to euros ($260,000) worth of med- has helped save the lives of many go to Texas for further training. ical equipment to the Children’s children, including a little girl “The machines here are amazing. Hospital P & A Kyriakou, thanks from Serbia some years ago who Now we will try to help the doc- to young Greeks and those of the had cancer and very little chance tors to learn something new, to Diaspora who helped raise the of survival until the organization work better. God be with you, to funds at the charity event that sent her to the Marianna V. continue ... I will always stand took place in the Claridges Hotel Vardinoyannis – ELPIDA Hospital by you. I want to share my efforts in London. in Athens. “She is now a very in Greece and Serbia. Greece HRH Crown Princess Kather- beautiful young lady with a saved our children. Now Serbia ine, who was born in Athens, bright and healthy future ahead,” will save yours. “ was present at the ceremony at said the Princess. The event ended with the the hospital together with her She focused toward her placement of the stars with the husband, HRH Crown Prince homeland of Greece when its Princess Katherine above during a recently visit to the P. and A. Kyriakou Children's Hospital in names of Their Royal Highnesses Alexander. crushing economic crisis began Athens. (L-R) the President of Lifeline Hellas Dr. Zissis Boukouvalas, Crown Prince Alexander Crown Prince Alexander and Greek Health Minister Adonis and cutbacks reduced supplies of Serbia, the Ministry of Health Mr. Adonis Georgiadis, Crown Princess Katherine and the Crown Princess Katherine of Ser- Georgiadis was present as well to hospitals, even children’s fa- Head of the Neurological Department of the hospital Dr. Efi Katsarou. bia on the wall of the Stars of as the Hospital President Har- cilities, with the government re- the hospital where are already alambos Tombouloglou and the ducing health care spending sig- tions and children I opened this The President of the Associa- Afterward, Prince Alexander placed many stars with names of Intensive Care Unit Director Dr. nificantly. account,” she said. tion of Friends of Children with said: “Many congratulations for famous celebrities who have vis- Ioannis Papadakos, who thanked “A few years ago when I dis- The Princess is doing exten- Cancer ELPIDA, Marianna V. the hard work that you are doing ited the hospital. Lifeline UK and its young repre- covered various institutions in sive work in Serbia where she Vardinoyannis, welcomed and for the children at “ELPIDA” or- But the most touching mo- sentatives for their generous do- Greece were closing, people in leaves together with her husband thanked them for their interest ganization. We are deeply ment of the event was when nation, which will benefit the in- the Diaspora (who wanted to Crown Prince Alexander, whose and their support for ill children moved. It is unbelievable that we Christina Fytilis, one of the suc- tensive care unit for babies. help) were telling me they maternal grandfather was the and their families. have this collaboration between cessfully treated children of The sister of Princess Kather- weren’t sure to who to send late King Alexander of the Hel- Georgiadis said: “Mrs. Vardi- the two countries, we are very ELPIDA, who was there, saidI: “ ine, Mrs. Betty Roumeliotis, Pres- money or to which organiza- lenes and grandmother Aspasia noyannis it is a miracle what you proud and we admire you, be- want to say from the bottom of ident of Lifeline Hellas Dr. Zisis tions.” She said Lifeline was able Manos. have you achieved here! Only cause we know each other so my heart that if I tell someone Boukouvalas and committee to provide a direct line to aid. She praised the work of pride can feel someone watching many years and we know the to change a time of my life council members Dr. Alkistis Pri- Since Greece have supported my young people in the Diaspora what has been done here. On be- hard work that you do as well. mandatory the only thing I nou-Boukouvala and Anastasia work through the conflict, it is who held events to provide nec- half of the Greek Government I We are impressed by the film would not change are the mo- Papamanoli, Ioannis Sahinis and now our turn to help Greece”. essary funding to support Greek would like to thank you and all that we just watched with every- ments that I were infected. Be- Ersi Agiostratiti attend the event She opened these Lifeline ac- children’s hospitals, through Life- the employees. This is the good thing your association has cause all this experience made along with Their Royal High- counts for Together For Children line “These young people are face of Greece which we should achieved till today. It is very im- me become the person I am and nesses (Mazi gia to Paidi) in London, very efficient and wonderful and show. In these difficult times of portant to have advanced tech- the person who I really would • With this valuable dona- UK, New York, USA and Toronto, they accomplished so much by crisis we can move our country nology in this hospital, so you like to be. I would like to say tion, the following equipment Canada helping children in themselves,” she said. forward, and give hope again. can heal many children, among specially to the parents whose was purchased: Greece during these hard times. Last year’s effort of Lifeline “Here we have a hospital that them our own child, the Serbian children are nursed here that I • Two machines for anesthe- “We put our strength together so UK, young committee was to has excellent personnel with the little girl, Theodora.” had diagnosis and after relapse. siology at a cost of 60,000 euros that it would benefit children support Theotokos Institute in best education and the environ- Princess Katherine said that My first diagnosis was in 1995 • An EKG machine for 34,000 and schools and fight different Greece by reconstructing heating ment has nothing less from any “I feel a great emotion today be- when there was not the associ- Euros for the neurological de- problems,” she said. system, playgrounds and other other hospital all over the world, cause of this dream we see here ation “ELPIDA”, neither the hos- partment Together For Children (Mazi work needed in the facilities, and while children receive so much and for which I had heard, I had pital nor the guest house. I did • A C-arm X-ray machine gia to Paidi) is a union of ten or- has also helped pay the salaries love from everyone. It is a small seen and I was sure that it would not stay in Athens but in the worth 55,000 euros for surgery ganizations all working in the of Institute staff. Assistance can miracle.” come true because of the friend- province, and with my parents • A portable digital X-ray de- child welfare offering financial be given through www.lifelin- Vardinoyannis noted the close ship of my family and the Vardi- traveled three times a week 450 veloper for 15,000 Euros for the support for over 10,000 Greek eaid.org and www.royal.rs for relationship the two charitable noyannis family, for 30 years. kilometers. “There was nowhere Kallithea Department children in need. For detail in- donations. groups have and that they took This vision was always at the to stay or none to offer help, or • Six electronic pressure me- formation regarding the cam- The Prince and Princess, ac- care to send humanitarian aid to heart of my friend Marianna and talk to someone. There were ters and 10 acidimeters worth paign please visit: www.lifeli- companied by the Serbian Am- children - victims of war and her group ELPIDA, which all very difficult conditions. The 26,000 euros for the pediatric neny.org bassador to Greece, Dragan Zu- later created the kindergarten work together, and I knew that second time after my relapse I clinics The situation in some hospi- panjevac and his spouse Borjana, Athena” in the Zemun munici- it would come true, it will not stayed in the guest house and I • As well as the equipment tals was close to desperate. “A visited the Children’s Oncology pality of Belgrade. run out.” can see now that the kids have for special needs worth 10, 000 lot of people hadn’t been paid Unit Marianna V. Vardinoyannis “Our countries worked to- She added: “I’ve dedicated the benefits of a luxurious hotel. euros for months and institutions were – ELPIDA, to sign a Memoran- gether many times in the past my life to helping children in Ser- You have to know that they are The Crown Princess has ded- taking the risk of closing and par- dum of Understanding between and I believe that through our bia. I have seen the pain, the fail- very lucky that there is ELPIDA icated much of her time to char- ents didn’t know what to do with the Serbian Mother and Child current agreement they will de- ures I’ve seen stress from parents next to them. I do know how itable activities since the conflict children with special needs. This Health Care Institute, Dr. Vukan velop a very strong alliance in and children who passed away. important it is. It is a divine gift, in the former Yugoslavia in 1991. is for children from all over Cupic and its Greek sister hospi- the field of health,” she said. “Here this group keeps kids because I know how is to deal She works in humanitarian relief, Greece and to save the institu- tal. “The humanitarian work that alive. This group gives love, gives with difficult situations without you are doing through the orga- care but gives also medical aid. ELPIDA. nization “Lifeline Hellas”, your Something special in Marianna The event was attended by: institution in Greece, and is that she learned the joy of giv- The Deputy Governor of Chil- through the “HRH Crown ing when she was very young dren’s Hospital Agia Sofia, Irene Princess Katherine Foundation” and I believe as I did following Todoulou, the President of Life- in Serbia, is continuous and re- my parents who were telling me line Hellas, Dr. Zissis Boukou- lieves many people in need, chil- “you have two hands, one for valas and his wife Dr. Alkistis Pri- dren and newborn babies,” she you and one to help others”. nou, members of the Board of added. She said the beneficiaries Directors of Lifeline Hellas, John “The people of Serbia should were children with cancer who Sahinis, Nassia Papamanolis, be proud of you and what you were receiving care because of Members of the Board of the As- have accomplished for the bene- the charitable work. “Children sociation ELPIDA; Eleni Samara fit of your country. But the Greek here with cancer see the offer, Konstantakatou, Kettis Philippi- people should feel proud as the you become an example and dou, Rita Moraitaki and the sister Princess of Serbia, you remain when they grow up they will of Princess Katherine, Mrs. Betty Greek in the heart,” she said. never forget what you have of- Roumeliotis. Lonely Planet’s Favorite Greek Isles

TNH Staff Take in the remains of the down through an ancient Third-century BC Temple of riverbed to the Libyan Sea, is the With Greece enjoying a Aphrodite, one of the fe w An- most-visited canyon in Crete and record tourist season – helped cient ruins in the Old Town. with good reason. The magnifi- in large part by celebrities and LAID-BACK LESVOS cent gorge is home to varied TV reality stars like Kim Kar- Lesvos’ port and major town, wildlife, soaring birds of prey dashian flocking to places like Mytilini, is a lively student area and a dazzling array of wildflow- Mykonos, it is those dreamy with some great eating and ers in the spring. Greek islands that are the fa- drinking options plus eclectic One would have to start early vored place for many. churches, grand 19th-century because it is a full day’s walk but Many years ago, an adver- mansions and museums. it will certainly build character. tisement in American magazines Indeed the remarkable Teri- If you are looking for a little showed an alluring picture with ade Museum, just outside the more solitude, try lesser-known the caption: "What are you do- town, boasts paintings by Pi- gorges like Aradena, which runs the nyc Primary election for 2013 will take place on ing there when you could be on casso, Chagall, and Matisse. roughly parallel to Samaria. Mykonos?" Mytilini’s laid-back attitude to HYDRA tuesday, september 10. For those who do not expect Indeed, Mykonos alone ex- life also derives from the resi- Everyone has to approach pects a million visitors this year, dents’ love of food, drink, and Hydra by sea. There is no air- to be able to vote that day, they can vote by mail dueling again with Santorini as the arts on this island known for port, there are no cars. Those the hot spot, but there are its poets, painters, olive oil and sailing in find a stunningly pre- instead by using an absentee ballot. A completed plenty of other Greek islands to wine. served stone village with white- visit, many nearly unexplored ITHAKI gold houses filling a natural cove and where you can find private Sheltered Ithaki dreams hap- and hugging the edges of sur- absentee ballot must be postmarked no later than beaches with shade trees and pily between Kefalonia and rounding mountains. water all to yourself. mainland Greece. The island is Then, visitors join the ballet the day before the election (september 9) and Lonely Planet, one of the of port life. Sailboats, kayaks, world's top travel guides, has and megayachts fill Hydra’s received no later than seven days after the election outlined some of the best: Mykonos alone quays and a people-watching SANTORINI SUNSETS expects a million visitors potpourri fills the ubiquitous (september 17). There’s more to Santorini harbourside cafes. Here, a mere than sunsets but this remarkable this year, dueling hour and a half from Athens, island, shaped by the nuclear again with Santorini you will find a great cappuc- fire of eruptions, has made the cino, rich history and the raw celebratory sunset its own. On as the hot spot sea coast beckoning you for a For unregistered voters, the last da y to register and summer evenings the cliff top swim. towns of Fira and Oia are celebrated as the mythical home SAMOS be eligible to vote in time for the september 10 packed with visitors awed by the of Homer’s Odysseus where Vathy (also called Samos) is vast blood-red canvas of the loyal wife Penelope waited pa- the island’s capital and enjoys a primary is August 16. western sky as the sun struts its tiently, besieged by unsavoury striking setting within the fold stuff. suitors, for Odysseus’ much-de- of a deep bay. As in most Greek You can catch the sunset layed homecoming. port towns, the curving water- without the crowds from almost This tranquil island com- front is lined with bars, cafes anywhere along the cliff edge prises two large bodies of land and restaurants. For our readers’ convenience, we have included both and if you miss sundown you joined by a narrow strip of land. However the historic quarter can always face east at first light Precipitous, arid mountains and of Ano Vathy, filled with steep, a voter registration form and an absentee ballot with for the stunning sunrise instead. occasional olive groves gild this narrow streets and the red-tiled ANCIENT RHODES Ionian jewel. 19th-century hillside houses, this issue. Please call 212 974-3145 if you need The fortified Old Town is Diminutive villages (rebuilt brims with atmosphere. The cen- bursting with atmosphere at its after the 1953 earthquake) and ter is home to two museums and medieval seams and losing one- hidden coves with pebbly a 100-year-old church. assistance filling out either form. self in its maze of alleyways and beaches add to the charm, while Vathy also has two pebble crumbling buildings is half the monasteries and churches offer beaches, the best being Gagos. fun. Like the cocktail of yachties, Byzantine delights and splendid Along the way you will pass a families on holiday and cruise views. string of cool bars clinging to the ship passengers who come here, CRETE’S SAMARIA GORGE cliffside, more refined and aes- the architecture is equally cos- The gaping gorge of Samaria, thetically pleasing than the ca- mopolitan. starting at Omalos and running cophonous waterfront cafes.