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Reelection TNH Staff shield, or on it" when Tina’s body was ready to shut down. LONDON, England – Greece’s She told her sister by cellphone Redistricting May financial crisis left its Olympic that she could not possibly run athletes short of resources, but the remaining six miles to the Pose Challenges the Hellenic heart is still beating finish line. “Well can you walk?” To Her Campaign at the 2012 games in London, her sister asked. thanks both to the athletes who Tina did it. But that was only are competing – including her final challenge. By Constantine S. Sirigos Greek-Americans like marathon Kefalas is from San Fran- TNH Staff Writer runner Tina Kefalas and diver cisco, CA and a graduate of Christina Loukas – and to those USC, but her dream was to rep- NEW YORK – Countless Ameri- individuals and organizations resent the land of her ancestors. cans, Greeks and non-Greeks that have stepped up to the Her competitive philosophy is alike, were stirred to have a vi- plate to assist them. simple: “Winning isn't about sion of a better America by the A TALE OF TWO ATHLETES kicking everybody else's a**...it’s ideas and integrity of the great For Greeks watching the about kicking your own.” son of Lowell, MA Paul Tsongas. Games, the focus has shifted She qualified in April as the One of them is his wife, Con- from physical feats to acts of only Greek female marathon gresswoman Niki Tsongas. heart, generating pride and ap- runner, but she was not sure she She was elected to Congress preciation for the gutsy efforts would be able to participate. in 2007, and faces a strong re- of the Greek-Americans. The official government election challenge this Novem- Surely Kefalas must have had stipends to athlete had been cut, ber. Redistricting has moved the great Pheidippides in mind delayed or eliminated, but she 160,000 new voters into her dis- AP Photo/thAnAssis stAvrAkis during her run. He gave his life was able to find sponsors in the trict, and she is busy this sum- Warm Welcome for Israeli President Shimon Peres in the 26-mile run from the an- United States and Greece. mer sharing the Tsongas legacy cient battlefield by the sea In 2010 Kefalas ran Athens with them. Last week Tsongas Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, right, shakes hands with Israeli President Shimon Peres which gave its name to one of Classic Marathon in 2 hours 40 set aside some time to visit the during their meeting at Maximos mansion in Athens, on Aug. 6. Peres has started a three-day the world’s great sporting minutes and 36 seconds. All her offices of TNH. visit to Greece, at a time of heightened cooperation between the two Mediterranean countries. events. Kefalas pushed body and achievements would make her Paul’s heroic struggles Traditionally pro-Arab Greece has boosted ties with Israel in recent years, particularly after soul to their limits to finish the Greek ancestors proud, but they against non-Hodgkin’s lym- Israel's gradual falling-out with Greece's regional rival, Turkey. course after sustaining a serious are not abstractions for her. Ke- phoma, first diagnosed in 1984, injury to her gluteus muscles. falas’ grandfather was the first left powerful marks on the peo- Or perhaps her sister Agape Greek to win the 5,000-meter ple who knew him. Such battles quoted her the great Spartan ad- are never lost, because the peo- monition, "come back with your Continued on page 9 ple they inspire continue the Coalition Dissent over New Layoffs fight. Tsongas helped her husband run a campaign that many say By Andy Dabilis the line on firing public workers There were rumblings that defined the national debate that TNH Staff Writer or further decreasing pensions. some Democratic Left and PA- year. Paul was ahead of his time, The Troika had warned that SOK members might bolt if their and his wife now leads the ATHENS – Struggling to meet any attempt to tinker with re- leaders consented to the scheme charge on issues that are even the demands of international forms or fail to make more cuts to put as many as 75,000 work- more critical after the 2007 fi- lenders to make another $14.16 could lead to the last installment ers in a so-called labor reserve nancial crisis, especially the cru- billion in cuts, Greece’s uneasy of a first rescue package of $153 pool under which they would cial economic issues of compet- coalition government is wran- billion – a $38.8 billion payment be immediately laid off with a itiveness and fiscal gling over Prime Minister Anto- next month – being withheld 40 percent pay cut and be fired responsibility. nis Samaras’ plans to lay off and jeopardize the second in a year. The Troika wants the Regarding globalization and scores of thousands of public bailout. workforce reduced by 150,000 its challenges, “it’s been a long workers this year, although Samaras’ New Democracy workers over the next two years. time coming, but its effects are there seems to be agreement Conservatives are ruling, but Kouvelis noted that the idea particularly pronounced now,” that workers, pensioners, and only with the consent of its part- of a labor reserve pool had been she said. the poor will again bear the ners and rivals, the PASOK So- proposed by a previous govern- She is focused on boosting brunt of new austerity mea- cialists under former finance ment but abandoned in the face American competiveness and sures. minister Evangelos Venizelos, of unwilting opposition from manufacturing. She noted “Paul Samaras, who has back- and the tiny Democratic Left led workers and labor unions. He tuned in on manufacturing,” tracked on his vow to renegoti- by Fotis Kouvelis. The Leftist called it a “fiasco,” but there and she believes “putting in ate the terms of a pending sec- leaders, who have acceded to were reports that while Venize- place policies that support those ond bailout of $173 billion from Samaras on most issues, said the los and Kouvelis are publicly de- who make it in America remains the Troika of the European laying off of public workers – nouncing the idea that privately critically important.” Union-International Monetary their core constituency – was a they may be willing to go along, EPA/kEriM oktEn She has some large manufac- Fund-European Central Bank “red line” they would not cross as they have with other de- Spiridon Lebesis of Greece competes in the Men's Javelin Throw turers in her district that are (EU-IMF-ECB) has also now for fear of alienating their own Qualification Group A at the London 2012 Olympic Games Ath- highly innovative. “They are changed his mind not to hold members. Continued on page 9 letics, Track and Field events at the Olympic Stadium. here because they made a deci- sion to stay here. They could have easily outsourced. They say every decision after their big decision in geared to staying Greek Banker Moved His Money out of Greece Greek Frack- here. As a country we need to have policies that support those decisions,” she told TNH. Financial Times I come back to Athens,” Mr Pan- Greece had given details of such ernment’s decision to privatise ing Pioneer Tsongas said the research talakis told the FT from his villa transactions to the tax authori- the bank, arguing that it could and development tax credit is a A political row has erupted on the Aegean island of Paros. ties. be turned around with a €4.6bn very important way that a gov- in Athens after the former head He is expected to testify on his “Nobody has suggested Mr capital injection from the Hel- Is Pro-Regs ernment can partner with inno- of a big Greek state bank admit- three years at the helm of ATE- Pantalakis sent the funds abroad lenic Financial Stability Fund, a vators but that is due to expire. ted to transferring €8m of per- bank before a parliamentary illegally ... But there is clearly vehicle for recapitalising Greek She tells entrepreneurs “we un- sonal savings abroad to buy a committee at the end of August, an ethical issue since he was lenders using funds from its sec- By Christopher Helman derstand you have to constantly London property months before said a person with knowledge serving as the head of a big state ond €174bn bailout package. Forbes his Agricultural Bank headed to- of the dispute. bank at time of financial and A government official said Continued on page 3 wards insolvency. Dozens of wealthy Greeks, economic crisis,” said a Greek Greece came under pressure Going to see George Phydias Theodoros Pantalakis, former among them politicians, bankers banker who declined to be iden- from the European Commission Mitchell feels kind of like a pil- chief executive of Greece’s Agri- and shipowners, have bought tified. and European Central Bank to grimage. It was Mitchell who in cultural Bank (ATEbank), high-end properties in London Mr Pantalakis stepped down split ATEbank into a “good” and the 1990s, as the wildcatting strongly denied any wrongdo- in the past three years seeking from ATEbank last month when a “bad” bank and sell its healthy boss of Mitchell Energy & De- Exiting Amb. ing, telling Realnews, a Greek shelter from the country’s deep- its healthy assets were acquired assets. “The alternative they velopment, pioneered the oil website, that he had declared ening debt crisis, which has left for €95m by Piraeus Bank, the gave us was to shut it down and gas drilling techniques now the transaction to authorities in millions of ordinary Greeks country’s fourth-largest lender, with the loss of 5,500 jobs,” the known as “fracking.” Vows to Help 2011 and had paid tax on the squeezed by tough austerity in a first move towards consoli- official said. So it was surprising to hear amount transferred. measures. dating Greece’s struggling bank The decision was criticised Mitchell say yesterday that he “I’m on holiday and I don’t George Provopoulos, central sector. is in favor of more government Community plan to say anything more until bank governor, said the Bank of He strongly opposed the gov- Continued on page 8 regulation of fracking. “The ad- ministration is trying to tighten up controls,” he told me. “I think By Theodore Kalmoukos It’s a good idea. They should have very strict controls. The WASHINGTON, DC – Vasilis Venizelos Exhibit Unveiled at National Packard Museum Department of Energy should do Kaskarelis, who was until a week it.” ago the Ambassador of Greece Fracking Boom Means Good to the United States for the last By J. Maropoulakis Deney Times For India's Guar Farmers three years, bid farewell to the National Packard Museum Christopher Helman Forbes Greek-American community in Staff an exclusive interview to TNH. WARREN, OH – Thanks to the Hydraulic fracturing has Kaskarelis was promoted to efforts of the Pancretan Associ- been around since roughly the position of Secretary General ation of America (PAA), it is pos- 1950. But it was Mitchell, of the Ministry of External Affairs sible today when visiting the Na- drilling in the Barnett Shale of Greece in Athens. tional Packard Museum in near Dallas and Fort Worth, who Kaskarelis told TNH that he Warren, Ohio, to learn about the figured out that fracking could wants to be remembered “as a history of the great Hellene, work to break natural gas free friend of the Greek-American Eleftherios K. Venizelos. The from the impermeable shale - community.” He loves and re- unveiling and dedication of this this ultimately set in motion the spects it, and added that “my framed exhibit, which will be boom in shale drilling that has doors at the Ministry will be al- permanently displayed at the spread across the country, and ways open to the Greek-Ameri- museum, depicts the connection soon, the world. cans and I am willing to help in between Venizelos and the So why does Mitchell think any way I can.” Packard automobile, which orig- fracking needs to be controlled? Kaskarelis had only good inated in Warren, Ohio. “Because if they don’t do it right words to say about his successor VENIZELOS there could be trouble,” he says. Eleftherios K. Venizelos was There’s no excuse not to get it Continued on page 2 born in 1864 in the Village of right. “There are good tech- Mournies on the Island of Crete niques to make it safe that during the oppressive Muslim should be followed properly,” he Ottoman occupation. The says. But, the smaller, indepen- For subscription: Venizelos family was forced to dent drillers, “are wild.” 718.784.5255 flee to mainland Greece during “It’s tough to control these [email protected] the Cretan rebellion of 1866. independents. If they do some- Venizelos studied law at the thing wrong and dangerous, Surrounding the framed exhibit are: (L-R) Museum Director, MaryAnn Porinchak, Museum University of Athens, and moved they should punish them,” Board President, Dr. John Walton, PAA National Legal Advisor, J. Maropoulakis Denney, PAA back to his beloved Crete to Mitchell says. National President, John Manos, Local PAA Chapter President, Maria Vamvakis, PAA District III Governor, Stelios Vitakis, Past PAA National President, Stavros Semanderes. Continued on page 5 Continued on page 5 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 11-17, 2012 Online Greek Museum Based in Washington State GOINGS ON... n JULY 31 – AUGUST 28 parking. Live music & dance per- By John Zurz events, or even personal ac- ASTORIA – The Organization of formances. Homemade Greek Special to The National Herald counts. Winning entries will be- Athens Square Park, in collabo- cuisine & pastries. Beer, wine, come part of the collection of ration in collaboration with the agora gift shop, gold jewelry, SEATTLE, WA – While it may the Greek-American Historical NY Federation invite the com- Greek Orthodox bookstore. Au- only be a website, the Greek- Museum of Washington State munity to the weekly Greek gust.17 11AM-11PM. August 18 American Historical Museum of and may be posted on its web Nights in Athens Square Park at 4pm-11PM, August 19 11AM-2 Washington State seeks to site or submitted to Greek and 30th Avenue & 30th Street. Au- PM. website htgoc.com; phone archive the stories, history, and Hellenic publications in the gust 14: No event; August 21: 330-494-8770. culture of Greek-Americans in United States, according to the Iskadar Group; August 28: Washington State. information page. Nikos Moudatsos and his orches- MANHATTAN – The annual pic- In addition to the website, In addition to becoming part tra. All events start 7PM every nic and softball game between which features around 50 ex- of the museum, winning entries Tuesday. The Annunciation Greek Ortho- hibits consisting of photos, nar- will receive a cash prize, $1000 dox Church of Manhattan and rative, and video segments, the for first, $500 for second and n AUGUST 7-11 Kimisis Greek Orthodox Church Museum will have two travel- $250 for third. Entries may be MANHATTAN – American of the Hamptons will take place ling exhibits. The firs t is on the either prose or poetry (not ex- Thymele Theatre’s NYC Euripi- on Saturday, August 18th at 3:00 Maids of Athena, which began ceeding 2000 words), or a video des Free Summer Festival Series PM at Red Creek Park in Hamp- in Tacoma, WA and the second project (not exceeding 30 min- presents Euripides’ rarely staged tons Bay. Please contact the is a six month-long exhibition utes). and timely play Children of Her- Church office at 212-724-2070 in the Community Focus Gallery “This is our first offering of cules from August 7th thru 11th for more information. at the Museum of History & In- the Greek History Competition. with performances at Theatre dustry in Seattle, the planning We got the idea from a similar 500 in the Times Square Arts n AUGUST 25-26 for which will begin in 2013. This organization that would become the Maids of Sparta was contest offered by district 22 of Center (8/11). Stephen Di- VALLEJO, CA – The Sts. Constan- Established in 2010, the mu- the local group that formed the first Maids chapter in the AHEPA, but adapted it with acrussi directs a cast of 25 tine & Helen Greek Orthodox seum originally set out to have a United States. (L-R) - Front, Lavana Scafturon Savage, Athena more reward money, hopefully headed by Michael Raimondi, Church will hold its annual physical site, but found that the Arger Bowers, Penelope Angelus Koukles, Marianne Stacy Klett, an interesting topic and rele- Diana Swinburne, Tara Bancroft, Greek festival from Saturday, Au- cost was too great and in addition Maxine Manousos Kalivas, Kikki Cologeou Bishop; Back, Mary vance to our mission. We hope Stephen Powell, Nicholas Sat- gust 25 to Sunday, August 26 at that their mission could be better Davis Vitos, Helen Constantine Larson, Lena Davis Gortison, that entries will provide infor- tinger, Paul Kirchmeyr and Ian 1224 Alabama Street in Vallejo. carried out with a website: Mary Ginnis Jones, Georgia Vitos Ginnis, Joa nna Manousos mation similar to the online ex- Scott. The chorus is led by David Free parking / admission $1.00. greeksinwashington.org. Tsapralis, Cleo Manousos, Mary Constantine Hallis, and Mari- hibits we prepare from video in- Bushman. All performances are Live band both days, secure kids “While we initially thought anthe Formuzis Phill. terviews,” said Nicon. free to the public. For the The- area, with games, and much of having a physical facility the While the museum continues atre 500 performance: more. Best food from the best expenses (rent, staffing, security, and Hellenic museums began photos etc) including AHEPA to expand its collection, through www.smartTix.com or by calling Greek Yiayiathes, homemade. fire suppression insurance, etc) with physical facilities and then history back to 1919 and will contests and interviews, of 212-868-4444. For further infor- Everything held under large were more than we could af- developed web sites, we are go- accept items when people do- which there are over 100 mation: AmericanThymeleThe- tents, Greek food, wine, beer and ford. Also, we can reach a ing in the opposite direction,” nate or loan them to us,” said planned, it survives entirely on [email protected]. pastries. Booths will sell Greek much larger audience. As we be- said John Nicon, the museum Nicon. donations from the public. items and food. gan to contact those families president, in an interview. This year will also be the first “We have not solicited fund n AUGUST 10-19 with longer histories in Wash- While there is currently no year that the museum will but have been fortunate to re- CHIOS, GREECE - The Panchi- SOUTHAMPTON, NY – The ington State, and conducted physical facility for the Museum, launch their “Greek History ceive a number of donations. If aki “Korais” Society of New York Greek Orthodox Church of the video interviews with them, we there is a museum quality Competition.” Which challenges and when a specific project invites all Chians and members Hamptons cordially invites you found that putting ‘exhibits’ on- archival space located “in our entrees to research the history comes forth that needs addi- of the Greek American Commu- to BLUE DREAM A Summer Gala line from the interviews seemed home basement with over 200 of Greeks in Washington, includ- tional funds, we will begin fund nity to celebrate the 100th an- celebrating the achievements of a good idea. While other Greek items (documents, artifacts, ing immigrant stories, historical raising at that time,” said Nicon. niversary of the liberation from Wounded Warriors Through Ottoman rule by visiting beauti- Sports Saturday, Aug. 25. Master ful Chios this summer and par- of Ceremonies Rosanna Scotto ticipating in the numerous Special Performance by Anna events that await them. SCHED- Vissi. Location Sharing Grounds Amb. Vasilis Kaskarelis Bids Adieu to Greek-Americans ULE OF EVENTS CHIOS 2012: 281 Hayground Road in Bridge- Official Opening - Musical Per- hampton 6:30, Reception 7:30 formance & Reception. Site: PM. Dinner Blue or White Attire. Continued from page 1 said. “Prior to my service as am- better organization.” Homeric Center on Friday, Au- bassador I had served at the Kaskarelis wants to see “more gust 10; First Excursion. Sites: ASTORIA, NY – The Association in DC, Christos Panagopoulos. United Nations in New York for Greek-Americans in the House Aghia Markella and Surrounding of Greek American Professional “He is a capable diplomat who six years in the 1990s. On the of Representatives and Senate Villages on Saturday, August 11; Woman (AGAPW) presents Eleni has served twice in the United other hand, my new position is [and] in prominent think tanks.” Second Excursion. Site: South- Daniilidou, the best all time States, first as Consul in Boston an honor for a diplomat. The ba- He believes that “AHEPA, ern Villages - Mastihohora: Mon- professional tennis player in and also as Consul General in sic reason that I accepted the which is a historic and respected day, August 13; Formal Dinner- Greece, former world #14, Los Angeles.” Prime Minister Antonis Samaras’ organization, can play a leading Dance. Site: Golden Sand on participant in 3 Olympic Kaskarelis had been expecting and Foreign Minister Demetris role with some reorganization of Friday, August 17; Archieratical Games, and having a consis- his new appointment as Secre- Avramopoulos’ offer was that I its goals and aims. AHEPA has Liturgy. Site: renowned Byzan- tent participation in all major tary General. “There had been have served in the external ser- very able and talented mem- tine monastery of Nea Moni on Grand Slam tournaments, in- some discussions the last few vice of Greece for 38 years and I bers,” and that Greek legal and Sunday, August 19; Farewell cluding this year’s Australian, months in the context of broaden do love our Ministry and I feel medical societies, as well as Luncheon at the Chandris Hotel French, Wimbledon, and U.S. reorganization of the Ministry of that I can be of help, especially other organizations, can help. on Sunday, August 19. For more Open, will host a 2 hour tennis External Affairs which deemed in today’s critical circumstances.” The Greek-American relations information call the society’s of- event offered to the Greek/Asto- necessary under today’s eco- Kaskarelis praised the Greek- “are in an excellent stage” ac- fice at 718-224-4846 or 917- ria community (catered mainly nomic conditions” he said. American community as being cording to Kaskarelis, who also 209-3330. Email: koraisny@ver- to children, but for all tennis “I love the Greek-American “an exceptionally dynamic com- said that “there is strong interest izon.net. lovers!). Sunday, August 26th, Community dearly and I depart munity with much potential, and and concern on behalf of Presi- Vasilis Kaskarelis 2012 at Astoria Park Tennis with mixed feelings,” Kaskarelis can achieve much more with a dent Obama and the United ISLAND PARK, NY – Panaghia of courts, Astoria, NY from 12:00 – States Government about the sit- Island Park is hosting a Greek 2:00 p.m. For further informa- uations in Greece. Their concern Festival from Thursday, August tion and to sign up for the event, has to do with the economy of 16 to Sunday, August 19 at 83 please contact Dr. Olga Alexakos Greece which can influence the Newport Road in Island Park. The at [email protected] or visit American economy as well” and event will take place rain or shine www.agapw.org. This is a com- he added that “on most issues of and will feature authentic Greek plimentary event thanks to the foreign polices our ideas and con- cuisine as well as a daily raffle. generosity of AGAPW's Sponsors. cerns are identical.” America “has helped a lot MANHCESTER, NH – The As- n SEPTEMBER 7-9 Greece the last three years sumption Greek Orthodox BROOKLINE, MA – The Annun- through the IMF, not because of Church hosts its annual two- ciation Greek Orthodox Cathe- the loans that Greece has taken, day festival Greekfest 2012. All dral of New England is holding but through the stance of Amer- festivities will take place under a Greek festival at the Cathedral ica’s representative at IMF who a big tent. Visitors will be able grounds, at 162 Goddard Ave, in tries to keep the tones low be- to sample a variety of Greek food Brookline. The times will be from cause he understands the sacri- and pastry – all made by the 3PM to 10PM on Friday, Sept. 7, fices of the Greek People,” parish’s excellent chefs. DJ 11AM to 11PM on Saturday, Kaskarelis said. “President Obama Meleti will provide Greek music Sept. 8 and 11AM to 9PM on has made supportive statements all day Saturday and Sunday. A Sunday, Sept. 9. Both admission for Greece and also interventions variety of vendors will be selling and parking are free. For more to the European allies of Greece.” fine jewelry, gifts, crafts, and information call (617)-731-6633 Kaskarallis thinks that “for po- ethnic and religious items. Other or go to bostoncathedral.com. litical reasons it is almost impos- highlights of the festival include sible Greece to be out of the Eu- a multi-prize raffle, a penny sale, n SEPTEMBER 14-16 rozone because of the existing children’s activities, and tours of ROANOKE, VA – The Holy Trinity charters that are in effect. If it the church. The event will take Greek Orthodox Church is hold- was only for economic reasons, place at 111 Island Pond Road ing it’s annual Greek Festival the possibilities would have been in Manchester. from Friday, Sept. 14 to Sunday, higher.” Sept. 16. The hours will be from He believes that “even if hy- WILLISTON, VT – It’s the ninth 11AM to 10PM on Friday and pothetically Greece exits on its annual AHEPA/GREEK Church Saturday and from Noon to 7PM own from the Eurozone, America golf outing. It will be Sunday, on Sunday. The festival will be will help her to return again to Aug. 19 at the Catamount Coun- taking place at the church, which its European Union.” try Club at 1400 Mountain View is located at 30 Huntington Blvd. He does not think that it is Road in Williston, VT. The reg- N.E. in Roanoke. Call (540) 362- possible for Greece to adopt the istration starts at 2:30PM. Our 3601 for more information. We U.S. dollar as its national cur- ninth annual Golf Outing will are proud to offer Southwest rency. “It had happened in Ar- have a $65 per-person entry fee. Central Virginia's Premier Festi- gentina, but I do not see it feasible This will include Greens Fees, val, which attracts over 23,000 for Greece; practically it will be Cart Rental, Registration, Gifts visitors who cherish our Greek difficult; I do not see how the and Banquet ticket. Please ask food, desserts, drinks, live Greek economy of Greece will be trans- Fr. Bob or a board member for a music, Greek dancing, and chil- ferred into drachmas because registration form. Please return drens’ activities along with tours some has to keep in mind that it the golf outing registration form of our church. took ten years the European with your entry fee by August Union to introduce and imple- 5th so we can arrange for space, n NOTE TO OUR READERS ment the euro in economies of 17 gifts, and food for everyone. This calendar of events section countries which adopted it. Now, Contact Bob Athas at 802-862- is a complimentary service to the to say that I exit the euro and a 2155 or Greg Lambesis at 802- Greek American community. All return to drachma will create a 524-3840 for more information. parishes, organizations and in- chaos practically in the daily life. stitutions are encouraged to e- Everybody has his savings in CANTON, OH – The 36th annual mail their information regarding euro; many have taken their Grecian Festival at the Canton the event 3-4 weeks ahead of money out of the country in euro; Civic Center at 1101 Market Av- time, and no later than Monday any attempt to go back to enue North, in Canton. Proudly of the week before the event, to drachma will create huge prob- presented by Holy Trinity english.edition@thenationalher- lems.” Church. Free admission-free ald.com Kaskarelis read TNH and its parent Greek edition regularly. As a matter of fact, he read the daily edition the night before online. QUESTION OF THE WEEK He said that “as I have said in many of my speeches, TNH is the Vote on our website! historic newspaper of the Greek- American Community. It is objec- You have the chance to express your opinion on our website tive and it does an excellent job on an important question in the news. The results will be pub- in covering all the issues of the lished in our printed edition next week along with the question Greek-American Community, for that week. Greece, Cyprus, America, and The question this week is: Do you think that the U.S. needs the world.” stricter gun control laws? o Yes o No o Maybe If you'd like to nominate a no- The results for last week’s question: Have you been watch- table member of the Greek ing the Olympic Games so far? American community for “In the Spotlight”, please contact 64% voted "Yes" english.edition@thenationalher- 36% voted "No" ald.com with your suggestions. Please vote at: www.thenationalherald.com THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 11-17, 2012 COMMUNITY 3 U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, Former MA Senator’s Wife, is Running for Reelection

Continued from page 1 earners. “The tax cuts that ex- My mother had to support that, pire for the top 2 percent will the constant uprooting and reinvent yourselves, but you be part of how we deal with the moving of our family. They had need a partner to make it eco- deficit, but the reality is, if you a common commitment to serv- nomically feasible and we want don’t let some of those expire, ing our country.” to reward you for your efforts,” the only way to put us on a Her father survived the especially business and indus- healthy fiscal path is to funda- bombing of Pearl Harbor. “He tries that are just poised to grow. mentally alter Social Security was a civil engineer and even- FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY and Medicare are we know tually served across the Pacific “Paul was also very focused them.” engineering runways.” He later on the debt and deficit. When She acknowledges there are oversaw the build-out of the im- his proposals were adopted by some common sense changes portant Ramstein Airbase in the Clinton administration, they that can be made to those pro- Germany. brought us to a surplus situa- grams, but they have to be fair He was a military man with tion,” Tsongas said, but that and balanced. “Everybody has four daughters a wife and a evaporated in just a few years to do their part. If you let the mother in law. “He used to say during the Bush administration. highest income earners off the even the dogs are female. I “We are living with the con- hook, there is a fundamental un- never heard him complain, but sequences of tax cuts that were fairness that is unacceptable.” I have to say that when the first not paid for, wars that were not Tsongas believes the election grandson came along he was paid for – even some things that will come down to the results thrilled. He especially loved are good, like the pharmacy in just seven states. Among the Paul. He was his first son-in-law benefits for senior citizens,” are important swings groups are and he took him in like he was problematic because they were small business owners and their son.” not paid for. employees. Paul an d Niki met in 1967. “Then there came the neces- Between Lowell’s manufac- She was on summer vacation sity of responding to the Great turing tradition and the strong prior to her senior year in col- Recession,” with stimulus Greek-American presence in the lege when Paul was a Congres- spending, she said. Tsongas is a small business world, she knows sional aide. After they were very strong s upporter of presi- how good government policies married in 1969, she moved to dent Obama. “I think he inher- can help businesses succeed. Lowell, which she’s described as ited an unbelievable situation,” When Tsongas was first “the only hometown I've ever and Mitt Romney’s proposals elected, she learned about a pro- known.” HELLENIC CAUCUS The Congresswoman is a tnh/costAs bEj member of the Hellenic caucus Congresswoman Niki Tsongas met with TNH Publisher-Editor Antonis H. Diamataris. She is a which focuses more on the for- member of the Hellenic Caucus, which is focused on the community’s foreign policy issues. eign policy issues that are rele- vant to Greece and Cyprus such And one must be willing to There are many vital issues her daughters received in the as FYROM a nd the issues sur- “begin at the most basic of lev- for women beyond the tradi- Tsongas household. She said it rounding the discovery of nat- els, learning the process, and tional concerns with reproduc- was more by osmosis than dis- ural gas in Cyprus, rather than you will be surprised where that tive rights and equal pay for cussions, “although the kids economic matters, but she has will you,” she said, noting that equal wo rk, but she noted, “I’m would say they never had a been paying close attention to many members of Congress in Congress and we all get paid chance to get a word in edge- the Greek economic crisis. stuffed envelopes in election the same, and that’s the way it wise.” Regarding how the diaspora campaigns in their youth. should be.” The Congresswoman and can help, she said, “I think that She has also been able to TREES AND THEIR APPLES Senator Tsongas had a family is a worthy discussion. There is help women as a member of the All three of her daughters are policy of leaving work at the tremendous talent and exper- Armed Services Committee. She committed to public service. The door, so when they sat at the tise, and ways of doing things took action when she learned oldest, Ashley, served in the dinner table together, which that have served the community that one out of every three re- Peace Corps. She now works for they did every night, the con- very well. My hope is there will turning female veterans report Oxfam and makes frequent trips versation was more about the be a willing ear in Gree ce as the some sort of military sexual to Africa. lives of their children than poli- Greek-American community trauma. “It is women members Katina studied at Harvard’s tics. tries to reach back and make a of Congress in general who have Kennedy School of Government. On the other hand their difference.” taken the issue to heart.” She ran operations in New daughters went to lots of events, She noted that Greece is not She put together a bill that Hampshire for the 2008 Obama heard speeches there, and con- alone in what she faces. “The is now law which addresses the campaign an d is now involved versations over the phone at lesson for all of us if that we shortcomings in the process, es- with the issue of climate change home, listening to the Senator have to be thoughtful about pecially problems with request- – another issue on which her fa- talk about the things he cared how we spend our limited tax- ing unit transfers. ther was ahead of his time. about. payer resources. Like many There are practical issues Molly is also passionate “That’s why I encourage par- countries, Greece overspent and also that apparently need about the environment but she ents to take their kids to work,” overborrowed, but by having to women in government to be is focused on how to talk about Tsongas said. right its ship so quickly, the aid taken seriously. She said that by the issues. Her company helps They liked to sit quietly in Congresswoman Niki Tsongas discussed a wide range of eco- program is not working the way 2025, 25 percent of military per- not-for-profits in the field by front of the fireplace, and watch nomic issues and policies that are crucial for America at the it was designed to.” sonnel are expected to be working on strategic messaging baseball games, or read. “We offices of TNH. Tsongas s ays it is especially women. Yet women-specific and fundraising. had some glorious summers at alarming to these the rise of ex- body armor has not been devel- The Congresswoman spoke Cape Cod, too where Paul was “will take us backward. They are gram called Small Business In- tremist political groups, and oped yet. Last year she filed an about the informal education on around a little more, doing the the kind of austerity measures novation Research (SBIR), noted that is one of the conse- amendment to address that. government and public service things families like to do.” that will not serve us well. “ where firms can compete for quences of the harsh measures She said it is a timing issue. funding to invest in research Greece has had to absorb. “The debt and deficit must be and development and to pursue Tsongas and her Philhellene addressed but austerity mea- new ideas. It was about to lapse, colleagues emphasize that the sures in the middle of a reces- which firms in her district told caucus does not work in a vac- sion will not help….there are her would be very harmful to uum. “It’s extremely important still too many people hurting the public interest. She worked to engage with your member of and I see those people a lot.” hard to make sure it was reau- Congress on and educate them,” The Congresswoman said thorized. on those issues. “you can create a plan that you As good example of a gov- WANTED: MORE WOMEN honor, but it can’t be overnight, ernment-business partnership IN CONGRESS or at the expense of Medicare she cited the new bio pharma- As with Greece and Cyprus, and social security” which she ceutical lab of the Universityf o fairness and justice drive and a believes can be fixed. Massachusetts in Lowell, a pub- powerful sense of personal re- Asked whether partisan bat- lic university. “They let innova- sponsibility drive her work in tle lines will start to come down tors come and have some space, women’s issues as well. after the November elections so such as a lab, and for a mod- “One of the motivations I had compromises can occur and icum of rent they can test out to run for office in 2007 is that problems solved, Tsongas said ideas and see what works.” a woman had not been elected she has begun to see some She said, “Paul was a pioneer to congress from Massachusetts movement among her Republi- in that mentality. It helped ac- in 25 years. It’s really important can colleagues. “Several sena- complish the revival of Lowell.” for women to run for office,” she tors have revisited it,” referring And she believes in it, too. It is said. to the issue of making tax rev- at the core of her commitment And it is still critical for enue part of the deficit reduc- to public service and reflects the young women, “not to underes- tion equation.” partnership that was at the timate what can happen in your She said that among others heart of their marriage. She was life,” she said, but she added, things, it comes down to extend- conditioned for that commit- “You have to make choices to ing the Bush tax cuts for the ment when she was growing up. pursue these things as opportu- middle class, and letting them “My father served in the mil- nities come up, or to create a lapse for the highest income itary, but it was a shared service. grand plan.” Greek-Themed Skyscraper Coming

Chicagoist FitzGerald Associates, is going is still being worked out. And to consist of residences over a surrounding the podium on The Chicago Architecture retail podium, and its most no- three sides is Greek-themed art. Blog is reporting that a new 33- table feature is the Greek-in- Facing I-90/94 and wrapping story building is coming to 765 spired design. around the eastern and south- West Adams, which is the space This building doesn’t forget ern sides of the podium are styl- across from the Walgreens in it’s in Greektown. The white and ized Olympic runners. The de- Greektown. blue color sc heme is deliberate, sign is taken from a famous The building, designed by though the exact shade of blue piece of ancient Greek pottery. It is followed by the word “Greektown.” On the northern side of the podium is a depiction of the Parthenon, giving the neighborhood its first significant icon since the concrete torches were erected along the Kennedy Expressway years ago… “This building is in Greek- town. We think this building has to acknowledge where it is and have a Greek theme,” said the building’s architect, Pat FitzGer- ald, which has its offices a few blocks away on Lake Street. The building isn't named yet, but apparently the developer "is whittling down a list of a couple of hundred Greek-themed names for the building." Con- struction could start in six months, and if all goes well, the projected finish date is the sum- mer of 2014. There are more renderings on the blog, and the design looks slightly ridiculous. While the blue and white theme is sub- tle, the Olympic runners and Parthenon images seem like they belong in a kitschy chain A new building near Greektown in Chicago will have a Greek restaurant, not a brand-new flavor, with Greek-themed art on three of its sides. building in Chicago. 4 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 11-17, 2012

Metropolitan Pavlos (sitting in the wheelchair) of the Holy Metropolis of the G.O.C. presided After the Divine Liturgy, the Metropolitan led a “Blessing of the Loaves” service at the Cathedral over services on the day of the feast of St. Markella in Astoria. of St. Markella. A reception followed in the Church hall downstairs. St. Markella G.O.C. Cathedral of Astoria Celebrates its Annual Feast Day

TNH Staff St. Markella in Astoria has its roots in the 1951 journey to NEW YORK – The Cathedral of America of Bishop Peter, who ar- St. Markella of the Holy Metrop- rived from a monastery in Mount olis of the Church of Genuine Athos. The Metropolis and its Orthodox Christians (G.O.C.) parishes are not part of the Greek celebrated its feast day on Au- Orthodox Archdiocese of Amer- gust 4. The Church’s interior is ica. Bishop Peter came to serve one great icon, with images of Orthodox Christians who fol- saints and other important fig- lowed the Julian (Old) calendar) ures of Orthodox history filling and in 1954 founded the Church most of the wall. The blue and of St. Markella. He was conse- white domes rising from 26th crated Bishop by the Russian Or- Street in the heart of Astoria thodox Church in exile and es- bring to mind Aegean islands tablished the Diocese of Astoria. and the memories friends and In 1998, then-Archimandrite relatives far away or long de- Pavlos, who was born in Astoria, parted. was elevated to Bishop and as Metropolitan Pavlos presided Metropolitan he now leads what over the liturgy, assisted by has become the Metropolis of Bishop Christodoulos of North and South America. Theoupolis and the clergy of the The Metropolis runs a num- Cathedral, the Dean – Father ber of monasteries in North Theodoros Giannakopoulos, The icon of the much-revered and beautifully-decorated icon Among the items offered for sale to raise funds for the parish America, including the relatively Protopresbyter Father Em- St. Markella received many kisses from the faithful. is natural soap made by the sisters of the Church. nearby Monastery of the Holy manuel Kolombos, and Hi- Ascension in Bearsville, near eromonk Epiphanios. beverages followed downstairs community since 1954. It was parish is hopeful that the head visit to St. Markella since his el- Kingston, NY. After the Divine Liturgy and in the Church hall. Father established by the late and of their Church, His Beatitude evation. The Cathedral has its humble memorial services, the clergy Theodoros expressed his deep revered Metropolitan Petros of Kallinikos, Archbishop of Athens The conference draws partic- beginnings in a single house and gathered on the North side of appreciation to the members of Astoria. There is also a nursery and all Greece, the primate of ipants from all their parishes in its members speak with pride the Church before a magnificent the community who came to school. the G.O.C., will make a stopover the United States and Canada about how the whole community icon-fresco for an artoklasia – celebrate the holiday and over- Their popular annual festival in New York on his way to the and features interesting activities helped build the charming blessing of the loaves – service flowed the Church. will be held September 13-16. Metropolis’ youth conference in interspersed with services, ac- church with its radiant icons and to mark the feast day, which was The community is busy Many New Yorkers are looking Toronto during Columbus Day cording to Father Theodoros. shimmering chandeliers. It was celebrated according to the Old preparing for the fall term of the forward to its famous louk- weekend that will be hosted by “They all fast so that they can modeled after the famous Calendar. afternoon Greek school, which oumades. their three parishes there. It receive communion all together Church of the Chora in Constan- A reception of sweets and has been serving the Astoria Father Theodoros said the would be His Beatitude’s first on Sunday,” he said. tinople. Hundreds Celebrate Transfiguration

By Theodore Kalmoukos the 9-11 terrorist attack at the result of the removal of the Ground Zero. Parish Council by Archbishop CORONA – Hundreds of Greek- Rev. Anastasiou told TNH Demetrios more than eight Orthodox faithful gathered at that “in my two years at this years ago for violations of the the Transfiguration parish in parish it was the first time that Uniform Parish Regulations. Corona to honor the great feast I experienced the participation Since then, the parish’s mem- of the Holy Transfiguration of of so many faithful. It shows bership had withered and was Christ. Archbishop Demetrios the deep faith and piety of our down to 50 families. Today the of America officiated at the faithful who revere and honor membership has gone up to Great and Panegyric Vespers as- the feast day of the Holy trans- 100 families according to Rev. sisted by 30 priests, including figuration of our Lord Who Anastasiou, who is trying to the parish’s presiding priest, showed to us some of His glo- turn the parish around. Rev. George Anastasiou. rious light.” It is anticipated the charter At the conclusion of the Ves- The parish offered coffee school will begin in September pers, the parish presented and refreshments at the end of 2014. scholarships to four college- the Vespers to the entire con- Despite the recent lifting of bound students totaling gregation and also hosted a the sanctions against the for- $9,000. Patricia Vienis, Alexis dinner in honor of the Arch- mer Parish Council members by MacMilan, Frank Marenta, and bishop, the priests, and the the Archbishop after nine or so Joanna Abdelghani were the re- guests. years, they have not returned cipients. The scholarships were The parish is in the process to the Church. Rev. Anastasiou given in memory of Paul Pallos of establishing a charter school. said “they do not show any The faithful of the Church of the Transfiguration in Corona celebrate the parish’s feast day, led and firefighter James Papa- Its own Day Greek-American willingness to [return or] even by Archbishop Demetrios, Pastor George Anastasiou, and 30 visiting priests. george, who lost his life during School closed a year ago as a to talk about it.”

GREEK-AMERICAN STORIES Land of Opportunity

By Phyllis (Kiki) Sembos guy’s not going to scare or push I told my mother about it. me around. “Tell you what,” he She told my father. Big mistake! Lounging in the living room said. “Yo u have to start small. My father came to me, quietly, and reading the want ads, I re- Like, say, the church hall in St. spoke in a natural voice and called someone saying, “you can George’s?” grinned the gentle- said, “If you get on a stage and be whatever you want to be. man who started to resemble a sing in public I will cut off your This is America! Land of oppor- jackal. feet.” tunity.” Why, then, am I looking I gulped. “Sure!” It was a “But, papa…!” I cried, hop- at the want ads for a job as file prime opportunity. Now or ing to persuade him how serious clerk or saleslady? I’ve wanted never! After all, how did Jo I was about becoming a singer. to be a professional singer since Stafford get her start? Did Mar- He looked at me, fatherly, and I was a kid! I listened to the garet Whiting let herself be said, “Becoming a singer means Make Believe Ballroom since it bamboozled by some lecher? being public property. Men get began, with Martin Block as disc No! Well, neither would I. I ideas! Not good ones! Then, I’d jockey. I sang along as Jo started dreaming of that mo- be responsible for the murder Stafford sang, Young and Fool- ment when the curtain opened of anyone who besmirched you. ish, or, as Margaret Whiting and I was standing at the mi- Do you want to see your father sang, Tree in the Meadow. I c rophone in a glamorous dress in jail – for life?” thought I was good. My girl- of black taffeta, my hair combed “Jail!” I swallowed hard. “No, friend, Dottie, thought I was into a glamorous style with a papa!” although I was more con- good. So, I thought about speak- pretty pin in it. I had a nice fig- cerned with being ‘besmirched’. ing to someone who’d get me ure so I’d look good, anyway. What th’ hell did that mean? Kiki (above) survived her debut with her confidence and kefi intact, later singing at the Asia an audition to sing some- What song should I sing? I Anyway, Ma said I’d get my Minor Society Dance at the Hotel New Yorker with Teddy James’ orchestra. where…at a dance, maybe. I thumbed through various song chance, telling me, “We won’t tossed aside the want ads and sheets from, “Song Hits.” Then, tell him! And, if you become fa- player to give me the cue. He pecially, but I figured the encore songs?” I guessed that’s what he made a firm decision to pursue I figured, a Greek song would mous and rich don’t forget your rambled on with the introduc- I planned on would not be well meant by ‘going places’. my dream in the land of oppor- make a better impression. I mother!” I promised and pre- tion and I waited – and, waited. received after that lousy piano “No!” tunity. chose Sophia Vembo’s song, pared for opening night. I looked Every time I started to sing, the player made the Greek song His brows lowered. “Why A friend who knew a friend something passionate, that be- great, if I do say so myself. The introduction continued on like sound like an Irish jig. I figured not?” introduced me to the head of gan with... ,kατω στον καμβο place had a goodly crowd. Dottie Schubert’s unfinished symphony. to quit while I was ahead. “Because it’ll end up with you the Pan Asia Minor Society. He κατω στιν ... somewhere. I’d and my mother were in the front When I lo oked over I realized The gentleman said I won- dead, my legs cut off and my fa- was a portly gentleman of a cer- look it up. The gentleman – the row. I’d be assured of applause he was drunk. That’s what I get derful – that I’d go places, and, ther in jail.” tain age who eyed me like I was one with the leer – requested I from them. My brother, Nickie, for paying in advance. I started asked why had I sung “Arizona,” Looking nervous, he stared at icing on a cake. Images of my bring my own accompaniment. found a piano player in a bar to sing, anyway. Κατω στον when it was ‘ελασονα I me – eyeing the exit. Then, he father placing bullets in his 22 I copied the lyrics off the 78 down the street. He wanted $50 καμπο, κατω στιν Αριζονα shrugged, “She was thirsty, was- said, “See ya around, kid.” and caliber, automatic, rifle and record of Sophia Vembo and, in advance. I handed him the νερο, βρε ιαννο, γιατι Θα n’t she? You get thirsty in Ari- left in a hurry. I joined my emptying it into this guy’s head chose a backup song in English, money and the music. πεθανω. zona.” Where th’ hell is ελασονα, mother and Dottie and danced almost changed my mind. Then, in case I get a standing ovation The moment came. I was in- How I got through it I can’t anyway. His hand on my arm, and had a great time. I hoped I told myself, Hey! I’m an adult! and people clamored for an en- troduced and I stepped up to the remember anymore. I got ap- he asked, “Wanna come up to Ma didn’t throw out the want I can take care of myself. This core. mike. I waited for the piano plause from Dottie and Ma, es- my place and practice other ads. THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 11-17, 2012 COMMUNITY 5 Demetris Kastanas Sells Show to Greek-American Group

By Demetrios Tsakas The new executive director can communities throughout her siblings Andrew, Eleftheria TNH Staff Writer is Gianna Darili and the legal the United States. and Angela, and to their Hel- advisor for the buyers was the The spokesman added, "our lenic education. Darili has a de- NEW YORK – Demetris Kas- attorney George Stephanopou- goal is to continue the work of gree in physical education from tanas has sold his TV program, los. Mr. Kastanas…The most impor- Queens College that led her to National Greek Television Kastanas told TNH: “Every- tant thing is that this channel a career in Greece, but she also (NGTV), to a group of Greek- thin g in life goes through cycles continues to serve the commu- worked in the media. Americans. – there is a beginning and an nity, to continue to support Darili presented the news in The sales price is reportedly end. After exactly 37 years in I Greece…to participate in the ef- English for ANT1 and appeared $600,000, although a represen- have reached the end but the forts to preserve the values, on “Proino Kafe – Morning Cof- tative for the buyers, the Greek endeavor continues. It is time ethos and traditions of our fee.” She also worked for “Star” American Professional Invest- for a new group of Greek- Amer- Greek identity.” as a cohost with Katerina Laspa. ment Group, told to TNH the ican and I am extremely opti- "People should know,” she While in Greece, she earned a price might be higher, but de- mistic. They are young people continued, “that I have under- degree in television and cine- clined to reveal the amount. who will do very well. Their taken training and studies in matic production. Kastanas and the buyers re- hearts beat with a love of Hel- film and television production She created the first English- fused tο make any disclosures. lenism and their future is and am part of a group that language broadcast in Greece An agreement was reportedly promising.” wants to make a contribution to for expatriates for ERT called reached and signed weeks ago, Darilis told TNH the pro- the community…we want to Hellenic Weekly. Darili also and the deal was closed on Au- gram, which is carried by Time- work with the entire commu- worked with Niko Aliaga as a gust 2, after a two- week delay. Warner cable in parts of New nity.” presenter at the Opening Cere- According to the same sources, York and New Jersey, will be re- Darili’s parents, the late Con- monies of the 2004 Athens the delay was due to an external named New Greek Television stantine Darili and Dionisia Dar- Olympics. During the 2004 factor, the Time Warner Cable (NGTV) and the goal is to ex- ili, were completely devoted to games she worked with NBC’s company, which carries NGTV. tend its reach to Greek-Ameri- Gianna Darili Demetris Kastanas their four children, Darili and Today Show. Venizelos Exhibit Will Be Greek-Am. Fracking Pioneer Supports Gov’t Regs on Permanent Display at the Continued from page 1 in 2010 to sell off all its deep- water assets to BP, and would This should be grist for the have preferred Devon to hold anti-fracking forces who are on to half of the assets and let National Packard Museum paranoid that the process threat- BP take the risk of “proving ens groundwater. Mitchell as- them up.” Devon at the time sures me that most drillers are was scared off by the high costs Continued from page 1 Packard in new condition that entirely responsible in their of drilling deepwater wildcat was recently donated by the drilling and fracking activities. wells-upwards of $200 million practice law in the City of Cha- PAA through the efforts of PAA All of them, he says, “know how a pop-and low success rate of nia. There he became involved member John Kokolakis of to set up a proper well and do one-in-four wells drilled. in politics and helped to draft Florida, are displayed side by the proper technology.” Mitchell, always a techno-evan- the Cretan Constitution. He was side at the “National Research Mitchell dismisses any con- gelist, is convinced that ad- one of the leaders of the rebel- Foundation Eleftherios K. cern that the costs to drillers of vances in seismic imaging mean lion of 1897 that finally threw Venizelos” Museum in Halepa, abiding by a barrage of fracking that the risks of deepwater ex- off the Turkish yoke and won Crete. regulations would be egregious. ploration will go way down, and autonomy for Crete. The five foot by three foot After all, any extra costs associ- the success rates way up, in the Venizelos was a constitution- framed exhibit was the brain- ated with best practices-assum- years to come. “In 10 years alist, and opposed the monarchy child of PAA National Legal Ad- ing all producers follow them- they’ll regret selling those as- in Greece. He led an armed up- visor J. Maropoulakis Denney, would be passed on in the price sets.” rising in 1905, using the village and was presented to the of natural gas. I asked him what he thought of Theriso as a base, and won Packard Museum by Attorney Mitchell is 93 now. He got about Devon’s $2.5 billion deal the removal of Prince George as Denney. It is now prominently one knee replaced last year and with Sinopec earlier this year, the leader of Crete. Venizelos displayed at the Museum. Ac- says he’s thinking about getting which gives the Chinese cham- then led the efforts to reunify cepting the exhibit for the the other one done. He still pion a stake in a handful of Crete with Mother Greece (Eno- Packard Museum was MaryAnn comes into his office, in down- promising U.S. plays. The deal sis), at first from Crete, and then Porinchak, Museum Executive town Houston, a couple days a seemed unusual at the time, beginning in 1910 from Athens, Director. It demonstrates the week. With a fortune on the or- considering that Devon (unlike where he became Prime Minis- connection between the der of $2.2 billion, and with 10 George Phydias Mitchell Chesapeake Energy) was flush ter of Greece for the first of four Packard automobile and Venize- children to keep an eye on his with cash and didn’t need for- times. He was instrumental in los in a series of 9 photographs: interests, Mitchell doesn’t have that of its crosstown rival Chesa- headed a venture called Alta Re- eign capital to make ends meet. achieving the unification of Two photos are of the bullet- much to worry about. But he peake Energy. Chesapeake CEO sources, which last year formed But Mitchell sees a rationale: Crete with Greece in 1913, and riddled shell of the old Packard, still follows the industry, and es- Aubrey McClendon has been a $1 billion venture with Black- Devon, he says, “is trying to get led Greece to victory in the four depict the like-new 1929 pecially monitors Devon Energy, pretty “wild” in snapping up rock to develop unconventional a deal in China.” Balkan Wars of 1912-1913. Packard, one is of Venizelos, to which he sold his company acreage all over the country, to oil and gas assets. Among other And no wonder. China is Venizelos was a world leader, one is of his Tomb at Profiti Ilias in 2001. Mitchell remains the the ultimate detriment of share- projects, Mitchell says he is has thought to have even more a visionary, and a great states- in Akrotiri, Crete, and one is of largest shareholder of Devon, holders. “You have to be sensi- roughly 7,500 acres in the Eagle prodigious shale gas opportuni- which is today one of the ble,” says Mitchell. “You have to Ford play of south Texas. ties than the United States. It’s biggest shale gas drillers. work the economics on these He doesn’t have any say in only fitting that the company He contrasts Oklahoma City- plays.” the operations of Devon these representing the legacy of based Devon’s careful approach Mitchell and his family are days, but Mitchell still follows George Mitchell be among the to acquiring shale acreage and still heavily invested in natural the company intently. He says first to bring his innovations to not outspending cashflow with gas drillin g; his son Todd spear- he wasn’t fond of Devon’s move the world. Greek Pop Music Star Yianna Terzis Debuts First U.S. Single

PRNewswire In the Greek diaspora, her father neighboring countries. Paschalis Terzis could be com- Since arriving in the US she NEW YORK – With a string of pared to Frank Sinatra. Although has recorded alongside award- hit singles, nominations and the association obviously had its winning industry notables such awards to her credit, Greek for- perks, Yianna was determined to as Nate Walka, Bei Maejor, The mer Universal Music pop sensa- make it on her own merit. She Jugganauts and Fuego, all the tion, singer-songwriter Yianna released her debut Greek lan- while getting closer to her dream Terzis, is finally realizing her guage album, Gyrna to Kleidi of releasing a global pop music childhood dream: launching her (translation: Turn the Key) in project. With the debut of Love music career in the US, where 2006 on Universal. Yianna's first Is Your Name, she is just that she relocated four years ago. Her single, Pou kai Pou (translation: much closer. first official English single, Love Now and Then), dominated the Having struggled to establish Is Your Name, made its US debut charts for months and became herself in her own right back on iTunes on July 16th. one of the most popular ring- home, freedom of self-expression Yianna, as she is now simply tones ever, causing her to be in is a matter very close to Yianna's known, is no stranger to fame. high demand across Greece and heart. It is the message behind Love Is Your Name and a running theme throughout the video - http://www.youtube.com/watch Yianna Terzis ?v=KRVo56yZaQE Probation and $1.2 Million Fine "The world is beginning to ac- gets to be loved once they are re- cept the power of difference. This vealed, no matter who they are." for Greek Cargo Ship Operator song and video are about being Already a performance staple able to name love after anyone on the New York club scene, or anything you heart most." She Yianna has plans for an official NEW ORLEANS, LA (AP) — A gine room crew members on the continues. "It's about acceptance; release performance at the city's federal judge in New Orleans has company's ship, Polyneos, used love is equal as long as it's true. famous The Griffin nightclub's ordered the operator of a cargo a hose to pump oil waste di- ANYONE can be the person un- new opening season this Septem- Greek statesman Eleftherios K. Venizelos at his desk. ship to pay a $1.2 million crimi- rectly overboard in 2011. The der the veil (in the video) that ber. Stay tuned for those details. nal penalty for violating pollution ship's chief engineer allegedly man. He led Greece’s negotia- his home in Halepa where the laws and obstruction of justice. tried to conceal the illegal dis- tions in the Treaties of Lausanne Venizelos museum is located to- U.S. District Judge Stanwood charges from the Coast Guard and Versailles. He also visited day. There is also a plaque with Duval Jr. also on Wednesday sen- by falsifying the vessel's records. the U.S. in 1922, and later ap- text giving a synopsis of the life tenced Athens, Greece-based The National Fish and peared on the cover of Time of Venizelos. Odysea Carriers to three years of Wildlife Foundation will receive Magazine. t was Venizelos, PAA President Manos pre- probation. $100,000 of the company's more than any other Greek sented a book, the “Eleftherios Federal prosecutors say en- penalty. politician, who was responsible Venizelos Historical Album”, for establishing the modern from the PAA to the Packard state of Greece with its current Museum, in conjunction with borders. the dedication of the framed ex- ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT hibit. This coffee-table sized al- IN THE PACKARD bum is written in both Greek Like many great statesmen and English, and was published who are visionary world leaders, by the Foundation in which the Venizelos was the target of as- two Packards are displayed, the sassination attempts. In Athens National Research Foundation on the night of the 6th June “Eleftherios K. Venizelos” in congratulations 1933, after long days of political Halepa, Crete. The Historical Al- arguments and disagreements bum was donated to the PAA by AhEPA Family in the Greek Parliament, Venize- Past president Theodore www.GreekKitchennyc.com los and his wife were at the Manousakis for this purpose. house of Penelope Delta, an im- Dignitaries present at the un- on your portant liberal author of the veiling and dedication included time. Leaving her house in his John G. Manos, National Presi- 1929 Packard automobile, dent of the PAA, Dr. Robert Wal- 90th Anniversary Venizelos and his wife were at- ton, President of the Board of tacked while driving in the Directors of the Packard Mu- northern suburb of Amarousion, seum, MaryAnn Pronichak, Mu- by the passengers of another car seum Director, Stavros N. Se- that was waiting for them. manderes, Past President of the Dozens of bullets struck the PAA, James Maropoulakis Den- sturdy steel body of the Packard, ney, National Legal Advisor of but none reached Venizelos. the PAA, Stelios Vitakis, PAA Dis- One bullet injured his wife trict III Governor, and Maria Past supreme Governor thomas Pappas Elena in her hand. Both the Vamvakis, President of the host and Ms. Zach Pappas shell of Venizelos’ original local PAA chapter, the Nicholas Packard, riddled by many bullet Manolakakis-Mikis Theodorakis holes, and an identical 1929 Association of Cretans. 6 OBITUARIES CLASSIFIEDS THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 11-17, 2012

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DEATH NOTICES n APOSTOLAKIS, ARGYRO dren Jim and Tula. also produced HTML and tival. Her priorities in life were Interment: 2:15 p.m. Friday in her brother started a restaurant HIGHLAND PARK, NJ (From the Pete had a long career in differ- Javascript. Eric donated his body her church, husband, children Dallas-Fort Worth National business where she worked very Home News Tribune, published ent business, including Zesto Ice to The Human Gift Registry, for and grandchildren. She worked Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. hard. Later on, she invested in on Aug. 1) – Argyro Apostolakis Cream in Charlotte, NC during use in teaching future medical for several years before marriage Thursday at Arlington Funeral and managed real estate. She died Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at the 50's early 60's. In 1986 Pete students. In lieu of flowers, do- and her hobbies included cook- Home. Memorials: In lieu of met Everett Panos, and they her home in Highland Park. She retired from Universal Foods nations can be made, via PayPal, ing, sewing and reading. In par- flowers, the family has requested were married within two weeks. was 84. Mrs. Apostolakis was Corp. in California after 23 years. to [email protected]. ticular, she taught deaf children that donations be made to the They were married for fifty won- born in Crete, Greece and had A resident of Alameda for the C'est la vie, mes amis. sign language so that they could St. Mary the Virgin Catholic derful years until Everett's pass- resided in Highland Park since past 18 years, Pete passed away communicate. She was preceded Church. Pearse Edward Thomas ing in 2004. Emily is survived by 1968. She was a member of peacefully in his sleep at Kaiser n MARKADONIS, AN- in death by her parents, Nicholas Nolan was born Sept. 11, 1926, children, Johnny Panos, Maria Saint George Greek Orthodox SF at 5am, Friday, July 27, 2012 DRONIKI J. Constantine and Myrsine to Edward Nolan and the former and Don Shaver, Costa and Church in Piscataway. Mrs. Apos- from congestive heart failure. He CHICAGO, IL (From the News- Kourabaklis Constantine who Eileen Mary Foley. Pearse grew Vickie Panos, Helen and Niko tolakis was devoted to her family, leaves behind his still beautiful Sun, published on Jul. 31) – came to America from Greece. up in New York City and entered Bouboulis; and grandchildren, she was a loving mother and wife of over 65 years, Rosie, his Markadonis, Androniki "Niki" Finally, she was preceded in adulthood when the world was Costa, Emily, Kristin, and grandmother. She is survived by grateful children who were so Born September 20, 1911 in Mi- death by her husband of 47 at war and joined the United Stephanie. Donations may be her husband of 59 years, Kostas lucky to have him as a devoted los, Greece. Died peacefully at years, Demetrios Xenophon Mil- States Army. Following his dis- given to the Annunciation Day Apostolakis of Highland Park; father and miss him so, James P. home with grandson Dion and tiades. She is survived by three charge from military service he School, Greek Orthodox Cathe- her daughter and son-in-law, Chagaris (wife Carla), and Tula his wife Michelle by her side on sons and two daughter-in-laws, entered Fordham University. dral at 2500 Clairmont Road, At- Irene and George Tsangarakis of Asselanis (husband Jon), Grand- July 28, 2012. She was preceded Xenophon Dimitri and Robin Mil- When conflict erupted on the Ko- lanta, GA 30329. The prayer ser- East Brunswick; her daughter, children Peter Asselanis, and in death by her loving husband, tiades, Lear and Michelle Milti- rean peninsula, Pearse, an Army vice was held 7:00 p.m. on Hrysi Apostolakis of Highland Maxim Bartlett Chagaris, and so John and daughter-in-law, Bar- ades of Savannah, Georgia and Reservist, was recalled to active Tuesday, July 24 with visitation Park; her son and daughter-in- many beloved nieces nephews bara. Niki was the youngest of Ted Miltiades of Atlanta, Geor- duty and sent to Korea to serve from 5-7 at A.S. Turner & Sons law, Constantine and Eleni Apos- and sister-in-laws and cousins. 18 children, 12 of which sur- gia. She has five grandchildren as an artillery forward observer Funeral Home on North Decatur tolakis of North Brunswick; her He also leaves behind the mem- vived, all preceded her in death. Dimitri Miltiades, Christina Mil- for Greek forces. Following his Road. The funeral was 1:00 p.m. grandchildren, Sophocles, ory of his great love and com- Survived by her 3 sons, George tiades, Mitchell Miltiades, Sarah Korean War service, Pearse on Wednesday, July 25 at the An- Demetri, Yianni, Andreas and Ka- passion for so many and his ever- (Aleta), Evangelos (Donna) and Prentice Blackstone and Josh elected to remain in the Army as nunciation Greek Orthodox terina; her brother, Dimitri Ritza- lasting sense of humor. Family Noarchos (Nick) (Barbara); 9 Prentice; also, one great grand- a career soldier. Following his Cathedral on Clairmont Road, kis of Crete, Greece; her sisters, and Friends were invited to at- grandchildren, John (Morgan), child McKinley Irene Miltiades. tour of duty in Vietnam, Pearse following with internment at Flo- Hrysi Papadakis and Anastasia tend a visitation at 6:00 pm fol- Methon, Dionysos aka Dion Finally, by Michael Kirlangitis of retired from active duty, achiev- ral Hills Memory Gardens. Copachiarys, both of Highland lowed by Trisagion Services at (Michelle), Andronicka aka Ann Florida whom she considered ing the rank of lieutenant Park; her cousins. Ann Blazakis 7:00 pm at the Greek Orthodox (John Leavitt), Danae (Chad one of her own. In addition, she colonel. His many decorations n PAPADAKIS, HARALABIA and Mary Parathiras; and many Cathedral of the Ascension, 4700 Hershman), Zachariah is survived by, a brother John N. include the World War II Victory K. nieces, nephews, neighbors, and Lincoln Ave., Oakland. Funeral (Amanda), Benjamin (Crystal), Constantine, two sisters Calliope Medal, the Vietnam Service MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN friends. Services were Thursday Services Friday at 11:00 AM at Torey Ewen; 9 great-grandchil- C. Cotoulas and Evangeline C. Medal, the Distinguished Service (From the Star Tribune, pub- 10:30 AM at Saint George Greek the Cathedral. Interment lone dren, Tiffany, Bishop, Molly, Mastopoulos and brother-in-law Medal awarded by Greece, the lished on Aug. 1) – Papadakis, Orthodox Church in Piscataway. Tree Cemetery, Hayward. Macy, Bailey, Ronnie, Aric, Brock, Nick Mastopoulos and many Legion of Merit and the Bronze Haralabia K. "Bea" age 75. Born Burial followed at Van Liew Micah and baby to be Liam (Sep- nieces and nephews. Further- Star. Following his retirement February 27, 1937 in Filiatra, Cemetery, North Brunswick. Vis- n HAVER, RICHARD J. ERIC tember). Also many nieces, more, survived by godparents to from active duty military service, Greece, passed away July 30, itation was from 9:30 to the PITTSBURGH, PA (From the nephews and friends as well as her children Dr. Manuel and he entered the University of 2012 in Mpls, MN. Survived by commencement of services at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, pub- ex-grandson-in-Iaw, Ryan Elaine Tissura, Charles T. Mas- Texas at El Paso and was husband, Konstantinos; children, church. Services were under the lished on Aug. 2) – Of Pittsburgh, McHugh. She was also preceded terpolis and Elpie Parris. Visita- awarded a master of science de- Effie Papadakis Patterson, George direction of the Gleason Funeral aged 57, died 7/25/2012, from in death by an endless number tion was 6-8 Thursday July 26, gree in economics. He embarked K. Papadakis, Peter K. Papadakis Home, 1360 Hamilton Street, complications of a recently dis- of Psipsini's. Funeral Service was 2012 at Fairhaven Funeral on a second career as an educa- (Renell) and their children, Miah Somerset. In lieu of flowers, covered advanced liver cancer. at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, Au- Home, Hubert C. Baker Chapel, tor. For some people running is and Danica Troyer; grandson, please make memorial contribu- Eric was a computer systems an- gust 1, 2012 at St. Demetrios 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, exercise; for Pearse it was an ob- Marc A. Evan; brothers, Panay- tions to Saint George Greek Or- alyst, juggler, magician, linguist, Greek Orthodox Church 1400 N. Savannah, Georgia 31406 and session. His efforts were recog- otis, Yiannes and George Papas- thodox Church, 1101 River and bon vivant. He was the son O'Plaine Rd. Libertyville with Fa- Trisagion Services were at 7pm. nized in the countless first-place tathopoulos; sister, Ereni. Pre- Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854. of the late Joseph Wallace Haver ther Cosmas Halekakis officiat- Funeral Service was 11am Friday medals and trophies he won in ceded in death by parents, of Jefferson, PA, the late Anne- ing. Interment was at Northshore July 27 at St. Paul's Greek Or- over 40 years of running. His fi- Paraskevas and Elaine Papas- n CHAGARIS, PETER JAMES Marie Haver of Ambridge, PA Garden of Memories in North thodox Church with Father Vasile nal race took place in Ruidoso, tathopoulos. Bea had many pas- ALAMEDA, CA (From the Inside and the beloved stepson of the Chicago. Friends may call at PE- Mihai and Father John Caparisos N.M., in September 2011. Pearse sions in life. Her family was her Bay Area, published on Aug. 2) late Nell (Franks) Haver of TERSON & PATCH FUNERAL officiating with Demetri C. Mil- was the oldest runner at the first love. She was an incredible – The incomparable Peter James Scenery Hill, PA. He is survived HOME 408 N. Sheridan Rd. tiades cantor and Alexander C. charity race, which took place and passionate cook. She loved Chagaris was born at midnight by his loving and beloved wife, Waukegan on Tuesday from 5:00 Miltiades epistle reader. Inter- the week of his 85th birthday. to garden, was an avid fisherman July 15, 1920 in the small town Monika (Steinberg); three chil- to 8:00 P.M., Trisagion will take ment followed at Hillcrest Abbey and was known to catch fish of Bamburg, SC, a bouncy 14 lb. dren, Sean R. Hickman of place at 7:00 P.M. cemetery. After interment a n PANOS, EMILY when no one else could. She will baby boy, the first of 5 sons born Columbus, OH, Megan C. Geor- Memorial Coffee Hour was held ATLANTA, GA (From The Atlanta truly be missed. Visitation was 6- to immigrants from Greece. His gia of New York City, Torsten n MILTIADES, IRENE at the Hellenic Center. Remem- Journal-Constitution, published 8 PM Thursday, August 2nd with first language was Greek but he Steinberg of Karlsruhe-Durlach, SAVANNAH, GA (From the Sa- brances: St. Paul's Greek Ortho- on Jul. 23) – Emily Panos, 7 PM Trisagion service at Wash- quickly picked up English the Germany; four grandchildren; vannah Morning News, pub- dox Church, 14 West Anderson beloved mother and grand- burn-McReavy Edina Chapel, W. 2nd time he went to 1st grade. two sisters; six nieces and lished on Jul. 26) – Irene Con- Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401 mother, fell asleep in the Lord 50th St and Vernon Ave at Hwy A star Football Player in High nephews; and many, many stantine Miltiades - SAVANNAH Fairhaven Funeral Home Hubert on July 21, 2012. She was born 100. Funeral service was 11 AM School, he earned a scholarship friends on two continents. As an - Irene Constantine Miltiades, 84 C. Baker Chapel Savannah, GA on November 4, 1922 in Athens, Friday, August 3rd, St. Mary's (as well as a bad back knees) at entertainer, Mr. Haver traveled of Savannah, died Sunday July 31406 912-927-1999 Greece. When Emily was eight Greek Orthodox Church, 35th University of South Carolina but extensively on the East Coast of 22, 2012 after a short illness sur- www.fairhavenfuneralhome.net years old, her father, Prodomos, and Irving Ave S, Mpls. Interment his restauranteur parents could the United States, Canada, and rounded by her loving family. Savannah Morning News July an Athens dentist, passed away, Lakewood Cemetery. Memorials not afford his board. Instead he the Caribbean, and in later years, She was born in Savannah, Geor- 26, 2012 Please sign our Obitu- and she was sent to Constantino- preferred to St. Mary's Greek Or- earned an AA degree in business, Western Europe and Greece. This gia on September 29, 1927. Mrs. ary Guest Book at savannah- ple to live with her Aunt Olga. thodox Church. www.Washburn- that served him well throughout gave him the opportunity to Miltiades graduated from Com- now.com/obituaries. This helped Emily's mother, McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952- his life. learn four languages, French, mercial High School in Savan- Maria, to take care of the remain- 920-3996 He served in the US Army during German, Spanish and Greek, per- nah, Georgia in 1946. She was a n NOLAN, EDWARD ing five children. Later on, Emily WWII mostly in Ascension Island forming his show in each lan- member of Saint Paul's Greek Or- THOMAS attended the University of Brazil where he picked up a third guage. As a software engineer, thodox Church where she ac- ARLINGTON, TX (From the Rui- Athens. After the war, Emily language, Portuguese. Returning he worked exclusively with em- tively sang in the choir for many doso News, published on Jul. 25) came to America by ship and was days and dates of funerals, to the US he got lucky enough bedded processors of the Atmel years, was a member of the – Pearse Edward Thomas Nolan, introduced to Coca Cola and memorials, and other events di- to get engaged to the love of his family, ATMega8x series and the Daughters of Penelope and of St. 85, passed away Monday, July 2, Hershey bars, which she loved. rectly correspond to the original life, the beautiful sassy Rosie T. AT91Sam7x, in assembly lan- Barbara's Philoptochos Society. 2012. Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Fri- She settled in Atlanta Georgia publication date, which appears Kerhulas, originally of San Fran- guage and C. Later projects in- In addition, she was very active day, July 13, at St. Mary the Vir- where she studied economics at at the beginning of each notice. cisco. Together they had 2 chil- cluded web servers, where he in Savannah's Annual Greek Fes- gin Catholic Church in Arlington. Georgia State University. She and THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 11-17, 2012 FEATURES 7 Can “Overparenting” Become an Obstacle to Raising Successful Children?

By Madeline Levine Dr. Dweck tells some, but not plication essay. New York Times all, of the kids how very bright Once your child is capable of and capable they are. As it turns doing something, congratulate While parents who are out, the children who are not yourself on a job well done and clearly and embarrassingly in- told they’re smart are more mo- move on. Continued, unneces- appropriate come in for ridicule, tivated to tackle increasingly dif- sary intervention makes your many of us find ourselves drawn ficult puzzles. They also exhibit child feel bad about himself (if to the idea that with just a bit higher levels of confidence and he’s young) or angry at you (if more parental elbow grease, we show greater overall progress in he’s a teenager). might turn out children with puzzle-solving. But isn’t it a parent’s job to great talents and assured fu- This may seem counterintu- help with those things that are tures. Is there really anything itive, but praising children’s tal- just beyond your child’s reach? wrong with a kind of “overpar- ents and abilities seems to rattle Why is it overparenting to do enting lite”? their confidence. Tackling more for your child what he or she is Parental involvement has a difficult puzzles carries the risk almost capable of? long and rich history of being of losing one’s status as “smart” Think back to when your studied. Decades of studies, and deprives kids of the thrillf o toddler learned to walk. She many of them by Diana Baum- choosing to work simply for its would take a weaving step or rind, a clinical and developmen- own sake, regardless of out- two, collapse and immediately tal psychologist at the University comes. Dr. Dweck’s work aligns look to you for your reaction. of California, Berkeley, have nicely with that of Dr. Baum- You were in thrall to those early found that the optimal parent is rind, who also found that rea- attempts and would do every- one who is involved and respon- sonably supporting a child’s au- thing possible to encourage her sive, who sets high expectations tonomy and limiting to get up again. You certainly but respects her child’s auton- interference results in better didn’t chastise her for failing or omy. These “authoritative par- academic and emotional out- utter dire predictions about flip- ents” appear to hit the sweet comes. ping burgers for the rest of her spot of parental involvement Their research confirms what life if she fell again. You were and generally raise children I’ve seen in more than 25 years present, alert and available to who do better academically, psy- of clinical work, treating chil- guide if necessary. But you chologically and socially than dren in Marin County, an afflu- didn’t pick her up every time. AP Photo/dAily hErAld, MArk wElsh children whose parents are ei- ent suburb of San Francisco. You knew she had to get it Sikh women, men, and children hold candles during a prayer vigil at the Sikh Religious Society ther permissive and less in- The happiest, most successful wrong many times before she temple in Palatine, Ill., Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. The vigil was held in memory of those killed and volved, or controlling and more children have parents who do could get it right. wounded at a Sikh temple shooting near Milwaukee over the weekend. involved. Why is this particular not do for them what they are HANGING back and allowing parenting style so successful, capable of doing, or almost ca- children to make mistakes is one herself for a few hours in the to circumvent the most critical but toxic overparenting aimed and what does it tell us about pable of doing; and their par- of the greatest challenges of par- company of her friends. She task of childhood: to develop a at meeting the parents’ need for overparenting? ents do not do things for them enting. It’s easier when they’re may forget a package, overpay robust sense of self. status or affirmation and not the for an item or forget that she There is an important distinc- child’s needs. was supposed to call home at tion between good and bad So how do parents find the noon. Mastery of the world is parental involvement. For exam- courage to discard the malprac- an expanding geography for our ple, a young child doesn’t want tice of overparenting? It’s hard kids, for toddlers, it’s the back- to sit and do his math home- to swim upstream, to resist peer yard; for preteens, the neigh- work. Good parents insist on pressure. But we must remem- borhood, for teens the wider compliance, not because they ber that children thrive best in world.But it is in the small daily need their child to be a perfect an environment that is reliable, risks - the taller slide, the bike student but because the child available, consistent and nonin- ride around the block, the invi- needs to learn the fundamentals terfering. tation extended to a new class- of math and develop a good A loving parent is warm, will- mate - that growth takes place. work ethic. Compare this with ing to set limits and unwilling In this gray area of just beyond the parent who spends weeks to breach a child’s psychological the comfortable is where re- “helping” his or her child fill out boundaries by invoking shame silience is born. college applications with the or guilt. Parents must acknowl- So if children are able to live clear expectation that if they edge their own anxiety. Your job with mistakes and even failing, both work hard enough, a “gotta is to know your child well why does it drive us crazy? So get into” school is a certainty. enough to make a good call many parents have said to me, (While most of my parent pa- about whether he can manage “I can’t stand to see my child un- tients have graduated from col- a particular situation. Will you happy.” If you can’t stand to see lege, it is always a telltale sign stay up worrying? Probably, but your child unhappy, you are in of overparenting when they talk the child’s job is to grow, yours the wrong business. The small about how “we’re applying to is to control your anxiety so it challenges that start in infancy Columbia.”) doesn’t get in the way of his rea- (the first whimper that doesn’t In both situations parents are sonable moves toward auton- bring you running) present the using control, in the first case omy. opportunity for “successful fail- behavioral (sit down, do your Parents also have to be clear ures,” that is, failures your child math) and in the second psy- about their own values. Chil- can live with and grow from. To chological (“we’re applying.”) It dren watch us closely. If you rush in too quickly, to shield is psychological control that car- want your children to be able them, to deprive them of those ries with it a textbook’s worth to stand up for their values, you For one thing, authoritative that satisfy their own needs young - tolerating a stumbling challenges is to deprive them of of damage to a child’s develop- have to do the same. If you be- parents actually help cultivate rather than the needs of the toddler is far different from al- the tools they will need to han- ing identity. If pushing, direc- lieve that a summer spent read- motivation in their children. child. lowing a preteenager to meet dle the inevitable, difficult, chal- tion, motivation and reward al- ing, taking creek walks and Carol Dweck, a social and de- The central task of growing her friends at the mall. The po- lenging and sometimes devas- ways come from the outside, the playing is better than a special- velopmental psychologist at up is to develop a sense of self tential mistakes carry greater tating demands of life. child never has the opportunity ized camp, then stick to your Stanford University, has done re- that is autonomous, confident risks, and part of being a parent While doing things for your to craft an in side. Having tutors guns. Parents also have to make search that indicates why au- and generally in accord with re- is minimizing risk for our chil- child unnecessarily or prema- prep your anxious 3-year-old for sure their own lives are fulfill- thoritative parents raise more ality. If you treat yo ur walking dren. turely can reduce motivation a preschool interview because ing. There is no parent more motivated, and thus more suc- toddler as if she can’t walk, you What kinds of risks should and increase dependency, it is all your friends’ children are go- vulnerable to the excesses of cessful, children. diminish her confidence and dis- we tolerate? If there’s a predator the inability to maintain ing to this particular school or overparenting than an unhappy In a typical experiment, Dr. tort reality. Ditto nightly “re- loose in the neighborhood, your parental boundaries that most pushing your exhausted child to parent. One of the most impor- Dweck takes young children views” of homework, repetitive daughter doesn’t get to go to the damages child development. take one more advanced-place- tant things we do for our chil- into a room and asks them to phone calls to “just check if mall. But under normal circum- When we do things for our chil- ment course because it will en- dren is to present them with a solve a simple puzzle. Most do you’re O.K.” and “editing” (read: stances an 11-year-old girl is dren out of our own needs sure her spot as class valedicto- version of adult life that is ap- so with little difficulty. But then writing) your child’s college ap- quite capable of taking care of rather than theirs, it forces them rian is not involved parenting pealing and worth striving for.

ALL HISTORY Andrew W. Sidaris Revolutionized Sports Directing, then Focused on Cult Films

By Steve Frangos “honey shot” – typically camera the films were financial suc- closeups of cheerleaders and at- cesses. A compilation DVD of Andrew Sidaris became a cel- tractive women in the stands. those films is available at ebrated television director just Despite early successes, www.andysidaris.com. as the new medium began to Sidaris' later career has come to On March 7, 2007 Sidaris enter American homes across overshadow his groundbreaking died of throat cancer in his Bev- the nation. As a pioneer in that work in the presentation of tele- erly Hills home. In an interview medium,Sidaris learned his cast sports. with the digitallyOBSESSED trade during that “Golden Age CAREER SKETCH website, Sidaris spoke about his of Television.” What makes Born in Chicago, IL on Feb- overall career: “I was the best Sidaris' career singular is that ruary 20, 1931 to Greek immi- television director that ever as one of the very first directors grant parents, Sidaris and his lived. You'll never hear me say of sporting events, he quite lit- family moved to Shreveport, LA, that about film, but I was. I cre- erally established the way sports where he graduated from C.E. ated everything that ABC Sports were (and continue to be) Byrd High School. His family did, the creative stuff.” broadcast on television. was active in city sports circles. As a celebrated television In 1960, Roone Arledge, of In time, his brother Chris and film director, film producer, ABC's newly-created sports di- (1927–2000), became the direc- actor, and screenwriter, Sidaris vision, contacted Sidaris to be tor of the Shreveport Parks and is among those Greek-Ameri- the first director of the Wide Recreation Department. cans who helped establish mod- World of Sports, which first Sidaris attended Southern ern American entertainment. As aired on April 29, 1961. With Methodist University (SMU) in his career reveals, the Greek well over 150 sports-related Dallas, TX on a baseball schol- participation in American enter- newscasts already to his credit, arship. To tell support himself tainment is not a thing of the young Sidaris was the perfect in college Sidaris began working past. Sidaris is part of the Greek choice. In his new position at Dallas' newest television sta- collective of producers and tech- Sidaris oversaw coverage of tion, WFAA, first as a stage man- nicians that developed, owned, hundreds of football and bas- ager and within less than two and/or directed public enter- ketball games, Olympic events, months became a director. Andy Sidaris’ reputation as one of the premier TV sports directors in North America has been tainment venues such as mid- and special programs. Sidaris While a poor student academi- overshadowed by his later films, which some film aficionados consider cult classics. Seen (L- ways, carnivals, nickelodeons, continued in that post for 25 cally, Sidaris became WFAA's R): Dona Speir, Jimmy Carter, Arlene and Andy Sidaris. theme parks, vaudeville and years and directed ten Olympics principal director by the time he movie theaters, dance halls, programs while at ABC. During was 19. Sidaris attended classes Sidaris also injected the now- mates, Penthouse Pets, and var- deal with Universal Home wrestling-boxing circuit man- the course of his career, Sidaris in the mornings and then di- legendary line for John Schuck's ious title-holding male body- Video, Sidaris’ films experienced agers, night clubs, rodeos, com- won seven Emmy awards; in- rected radio shows in the after- character, Capt. Walter Wal- builders. These films are: Seven immediate success. Given that mercial mu sic, radio programs, cluding one for his direction of noons. After graduation, Sidaris dowski, (a.k.a. “Painless” the (1979); Malibu Express (1985); Universal only had the home and other sources of public en- the 19th Summer Olympics, in worked full-time, covering the dentist) who said "I'm gonna Hard Ticket to Hawaii (1987); video rights, cable and later tertainment. 1969. full array of programing includ- take your f****** head off!" Picasso Trigger (1988); Savage worldwide television became Since the 1880s Greeks have That Sidaris established all ing the popular 1960s children's Yet, Sidaris wanted even Beach (1989); Guns (1990); Do markets into which Sidaris Films maintained a strong presence in the camera positions for every series, “The Magic Land of Al- more. While working night and or Die (1991); Hard Hunted quickly expanded. For the sec- virtually every emergent enter- major stadium and sports venue lakazam.” day for ABC Sports directing (1992); Fit to Kill (1993); The ond time in his career, Sidaris tainment medium – not only as in the nation, adds credence to Once Sidaris moved to ABC, and producing televised football Dallas Connection (1994); Day became a world-wide recog- individuals, but, as with the the notion that he was the pre- his career skyrocketed. (as well as juggling work as of the Warrior (1996) and nized director, this time in the Sidarises, in family groups. Al- mier sports director in North Nonetheless, Sidaris was restless Head Director for various L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies: Return to rarefied world of cult B-movies. though it is more commonly America. Moreover, Sidaris' way and expanded his directing tal- Olympic programs) Sidaris Savage Beach (1998). Most of Curiously, these films have known that Greeks transitioned of viewing a sporting event soon ents into dramatic television in somehow found time to estab- Sidaris' films focus on the ad- come to overshadow his illustri- from nickelodeons to movie the- became the established norm. the 1970s, working on episodes lish a cult film empire. ventures of a team of secret ous career as a sports director. aters, few are aware that Greek Sidaris' creativity extended not of programs such as Gemini THE CULT FILMS agents. Several of the films were Once during an interview Families further transitioned only into how an event was Man (1976), Kojak (mid- AND HIS LEGACY merely produced by him and Sidaris railed against those crit- into leadership roles in even shown via camera positions/an- 1970s), and The Hardy Beginning in the late 1970s, were written and directed by ics who did not grasp the un- more contemporary entertain- gles, but also his program-mix Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries Sidaris became the undisputed others, such as his son Christian. derlying humor in his films. Ar- ment venues, such as cable and of on-field hand-held camera (late-1970s) while continuing king of a unique niche of girls- With his wife, Arlene as produc- guably, there is good reason not satellite television. work, closeups, instant replays, his role as main director for and-guns B-movie genre. Work- tion partner, the Sidaris Family to recommend any of Sidaris' Sidaris' career helps to shed slow-motion shots, along with ABC's Monday Night Football. ing as a writer, director, and pro- built a formula for B-films that films: the inane story lines, bad light on the oft-neglected but line-diagrams over the telecast In 1970, Sidaris directed the fa- ducer Sidaris made 12 became nothing short of a acting, pointless nudity, vio- very real history of Greek-Amer- plays. Sidaris is also credited mous football game sequence in action-oriented films, all star- worldwide phenomenon. lence, and crude humor are in icans in the creation of Ameri- (with what he called) the Robert Altman's film, M*A*S*H. ring an array of Playboy Play- With an initial distribution questionable taste. Taste aside, can entertainment. 8 GREECE CYPRUS THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 11-17, 2012 IMF is Pressing Euro Governments to Ease Greece’s Repayment Burden

By Matthew Dalton financial aid will be made avail- terest rate Greece must pay on gather steam for at least another and Costas Paris able. Any move to reduce the bailout loans from euro-zone month while officials from the The Wall Street Journal Greece's debt to the euro zone governments. Greece is set to IMF, the ECB and the European would need to be approved by pay over €39 billion in interest Commission, the European BRUSSELS, Belgium – The In- Germany's parliament, where payments from 2012 through Union's executive arm, review ternational Monetary Fund, fac- lawmakers are increasingly im- 2014. the Greek bailout. Officials from ing discontent among its mem- patient with Greece's desire for The more politically contro- the three agencies, the so-called bers about the huge sums it has more-forgiving bailout terms. versial options include having troika, left Athens on Sunday, lent to the euro zone, is pushing An IMF spokesman declined the European Central Bank and saying they would work on the the currency bloc's governments to comment. the euro zone's national central review through August and re- to take steps to lighten the bur- Exactly how to define "sus- banks accept a 30% reduction turn to the Greek capital in early den of the bailout loans they tainable" will be the centerpiece in their Greek bonds, which have September. made to Athens, officials familiar of a debate expected to stretch a face value of about €50 billion, Euro-zone officials want to with continuing discussions said. for months over how to right the said one official familiar with the wait for a ruling from a German The IMF pressure—which of- bailout program and keep discussions. Another plan calls court in September on whether ficials said has been clear in pri- Greece in the euro zone. The for euro-zone governments to the ESM is constitutional, before vate discussions among Greece's IMF now wants to see the gov- accept haircuts on the bilateral they consider the controversial official lenders—comes in re- ernment debt ratio close to loans they have made to Greece. step of allowing the fund to take sponse to mounting evidence 100% of gross domestic product The IMF is Greece's most senior on even part of the cost of that Greece's deep recession has in 2020, when Greece is sup- creditor and lends under the as- Greece's bank recapitalization, thrown the country's bailout pro- posed to have finished repaying sumption that it won't accept said one official. gram woefully off track from tar- €33 billion in loans to the IMF, write-downs on loans it has ex- To get any more help from gets set earlier this year. officials said. tended. the euro zone, officials said the IMF officials maintain That would be considerably Under one measure that Greek government will have to Greece's debt must be reduced lower than a target of 120% of would dramatically lighten show that it has redoubled its to "sustainable" levels before the GDP agreed in February, when AP Photo/thAnAssis stAvrAkis Athens's debt burden, the Euro- efforts to pass so-called struc- fund releases billions more euros Greece, the euro zone and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission chief Poul Thomsen, pean Stability Mechanism, the tural reforms—improving tax to keep Athens from running out IMF signed a new bailout agree- (left), arrives for the last meeting between Greece's new finance euro zone's bailout fund, would collection, further overhauling of cash, some officials said. The ment for the country that im- minister Yannis Stournaras and the debt inspectors from the take on the nearly €50 billion in its labor markets and selling most effective way to do this posed sharp losses on the Greek European Central Bank, European Commission and International debt that the Greek government state-owned assets, among other would be for Greece's bailout government's private-sector Monetary Fund, known as the troika at Greece's Finance ministry is borrowing to recapitalize its measures. lenders to forgive some of the creditors. The shift reflects con- in Athens. Troika held talks at the Finance Ministry on the euro banks. Euro-zone leaders in June "If it's another case of false debts Greece owes them. cerns among fund staff that even 11.5 billion (14.1 billion) austerity package for 2013-14 that is agreed to allow the ESM to di- Greek promises," said an official Such a step would meet the previous target won't leave due to be finalized later this month. rectly recapitalize euro-zone familiar with the talks, "what fierce resistance from euro-zone Greece in a position to repay its banks, and they said the ESM, will happen is that the existing governments, such as Germany, debts by 2020. sharply. The economy is now ex- be plugged. once given that power, could use funding will stop and Greece which have already lent €127 The latent dispute provides pected to contract more than 7% The IMF has put forward sev- it retroactively for as much as will find itself outside the euro billion ($157 billion) to Greece an indication of the tensions that this year, much more than the eral options for filling the hole €100 billion lent to Spain for zone." and are adamant that it should- Greece, and its overbearing debt 4.7% drop forecast in February, that will also push Greece's debt bank recapitalization. Greek officials have admitted n't expect any more concessions. burden, will continue to gener- and the recession is likely to con- closer to 100% of GDP, the offi- Doing the same thing for that if progress isn't made in The German government has ate among its official creditors tinue into 2013. That has de- cials familiar with the discus- Greece would reduce the gov- structural reforms, the funding said repeatedly in recent weeks if it manages to remain in the pressed tax revenue, boosted sions said, but these ideas are ernment's debt by 15% to 20% from its creditors will stop and that it expects Greece to uphold euro zone. government safety-net spending meeting staunch resistance from of GDP, said one euro-zone offi- Athens will have little choice but the program it agreed to in early Since February, Greece's fi- and widened the gap in govern- the euro zone. The mildest cial. to print its own currency and 2012 and that no extra German nances have deteriorated ment finances that will need to would be another cut on the in- These discussions won't leave the euro zone. Greek Public Order Minister Cites “Unprecedented” Illegal Alien Invasion

By Niki Kitsantonis Prime Minister Antonis who are seeing the govern- The New York Times Samaras promised to crack ment's once-generous social down on illegal immigration in spending evaporate. They com- ATHENS - A vast police opera- campaigning before the general plain that the forei gn residents tion here aimed at identifying elections in June, which his con- are depriving them of jobs and illegal immigrants found that, servative New Democracy party threatening the national iden- of 6,000 people detained over won by a small margin, fol- tity. the weekend, 1,400 did not lowed by Syriza, the party that Such frustrations have been have proper documentation, denounced the weekend opera- exploited politically, notably by leading the minister of public tion. But no mass efforts had Golden Dawn, a far-right group order to say that Greece was suf- been made before that, fueling that has been widely linked to a fering an "unprecedented inva- the fury of ascendant right-wing rising number of apparently sion" that was threatening the groups. racially motivated assaults but stability of the debt-racked na- Last week, the authorities de- vehemently denies being a neo- tion. cided to transfer hundreds of of- Nazi group. Once obscure, it The minister, Nikos Dendias, ficers to Greece's land border drew 7 percent of the vote in defe nded the mass detentions, with Turkey, a popular route for the June elections. saying that a failure to curb a smugglers sneaking migrants The party has called for the relentless flow of immigrants from Africa and Asia into the immediate deportation of all im- into Greece would lead the country for a fee. Many of those migrants and has accused Mr. country, which is surviving on officers have been moved to Samaras of reneging on his pre- foreign loans, to collapse. "Our border guard duty from the se- election promises to curb illegal social fabric is at risk of unrav- AP Photo/thAnAssis stAvrAkis curity details of politicians as immigration. The party has won eling," Mr. Dendias told a pri- Although Greeks want illegal immigrants to be treated humanely, their presence has become a part of an overhaul of the force. public support through a range vate television channel, Skai. crippling burden on a nation buckling under recession and economic austerity. The reinforcements were sent of initiatives, including the dis- "The immigration problem is amid fears of an increased influx tribution of free food, but only perhaps even greater than the About 4,500 officers con- the spokesman, who spoke on country for impoverished mi- of refugees from Syria, where for those who can show Greek financial one." ducted raids on streets and in the standard ground rules of grants from Africa, Asia and the political tumult has devolved identity cards. He said he would resign if he run-down apartment blocks in anonymity. He said more depor- Middle East. But the global eco- into civil war. was obstructed. "There would central Athens, a police tations were expected in the nomic malaise and the revolu- The growing population of Read more: http://www. be no point in me staying on," spokesman said, calling the coming days. tions of the Arab Spring have immigrants in Greece -- about post-gazette.com/stories he said. That appeared to be a sweep one of the largest ever by With its position on the sharply increased the flow of mi- 800,000 are registered, and an /news/world/as-greece-rounds- warning to left-wing opposition the force. Eighty-eight Pakistanis southeastern flank of the Euro- grants, and the government has estimated 350,000 or more are up-migrants-official-says-inva- parties, one of which called the were flown back home on a pean Union, Greece has long been calling for more help from in the country illegally -- adds sion-imperils-national-stability- operation a pogrom. chartered flight on Sunday, said been the most common transit the European Union. to the anxieties of many Greeks, 647966/#ixzz22su2q0Ox From Vacation Haven to Ghost Town, Varosha is a Pawn in Cyprus Conflict By Dan Bilefsky factory, my orange groves,” said come a potent symbol of the For some Turkish Cypriots in wire fence and asked a Turkish Cypriots back their property can The New York Times Harris Demetriou, 71, a Greek seeming intractability of the the area, the occupation of soldier if he could visit it, the the island reclaim its former FAMAGUSTA, Cyprus - Snakes Cypriot whose family fled their conflict. Greeks say Varosha has Varosha — still heavily patrolled soldier replied, “Leave or I will jewel. Urban planners say it slither inside dilapidated houses handsome villa and left behind been lingering in suspended an- by Turkish soldiers — is an out- shoot you.” would take up to 10 years, and in the abandoned seaside resort an ice cream business in imation so that the Turks can rage and embarrassment. The Varosha of his youth, he about $12 billion, to restore of Varosha, a ghost town of de- Varosha. “I try not to dwell on use it as a bargaining chip in ne- “It makes me feel ashamed said, was a place of golden Varosha. caying vintage cars and crum- the past or my misery. I have gotiations. The Turks, for their and angry,” said Selma Caner, beaches next to an azure-blue Mr. Dagli, the Turkish bling villas where time stopped given up.” Mr. Demetriou has part, blame Greek intransigence. 28, a Turkish Cypriot philosophy sea where Greek and Turkish Cypriot from Famagusta, who is in August 1974. since rebuilt his life in a suburb A United Nations peace plan teacher, sunbathing on the Cypriots lived largely separately. part of a group promoting rec- That was the year when near Nicosia, the Cypriot capi- in 2004 proposed returning beach next to the barbed-wire When his uncle, an officer who onciliation, said he hoped that Turkey, in response to a Greek- tal. Varosha to Greek Cypriot con- fence blocking off Varosha. “It’s spoke Turkish, told him that the economics would trump nation- inspired coup attempt in After the invasion, hundreds trol within a loose confederation a bit creepy coming here. But Turkish Cypriots were compatri- alism and that Varosha could be Cyprus, invaded the island, di- of thousands of people on both that the Turkish Cypriots ac- after a while, abnormality be- ots, he recalls replying with restored to Greek Cypriot con- viding it into a Greek Cypriot sides were forced out of their cepted. But the Greek Cypriots comes normal.” youthful indignation, “No, we trol. He wants it to be revived south and a Turkish-occupied homes, leaving a legacy of re- rejected reunifying the island. Mr. Demetriou, the former are Greeks!” as a prime tourism spot, provid- north. Of the roughly 15,000 sentment and mutual recrimi- And so Varosha, a section in Greek Cypriot resident of “Varosha was the place to ing an economic boon to the residents of Varosha who pan- nation. But the numerous other the northeastern city of Fama- Varosha, said he dreamed of re- be,” he said. “I remember think- whole island. He recalls sneak- icked and fled — most of them Greek Cypriot and Turkish gusta, remains stuck in a time ing into the area as a child for of Greek origin — nearly all ex- Cypriot villages that were aban- warp. Its hotels sit on vacant coveted items like soda and ice pected to be back in their homes doned were resettled or occu- beaches, windowless, bullet- cream that were off limits in the in a matter of days. pied. Varosha is an anomaly, pocked. On the beach bordering walled Turkish enclave nearby. Instead, they have been sub- kept like a petrified urban mu- the area, young women in biki- “I want Varosha to be a live jected to a decades-long exile in seum, enclosed, boarded up and nis throw beach balls and sip city — not a ghost city,” Mr. which the Turkish Army has frozen in time. cocktails, seemingly oblivious to Dagli said. “We have no chance guarded Varosha, enclosing it With its pristine beaches and the hulking bombed-out build- if we remain divided for ever.” with barbed wire and allowing hotels that once drew the likes ings behind them. A Turkish of- But not all Turkish Cypriots only nature to reclaim it. of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard ficer stares down sternly from a want to give Varosha back. After “I lost everything after the Burton now transformed into a guard tower, a sign nearby the 1974 invasion, an estimated Turks invaded: my home, my no man’s land, Varosh a has be- warning that trespassers risk be- 150,000 Turkish settlers arrived ing shot. in the north of Cyprus, many of The few who have managed them poor and agrarian Turks to sneak in to Varosha in the from the mainland, who Greek years after invasion, as well as Cypriots say are illegal immi- Greek Banker Transferred Turkish Cypriots who did mili- The Famagusta suburb of Varosha has been a ghost town since grants used by Turkey as a de- tary service there, say they wit- the Turkish army took control illegally in 1974. mographic weapon. nessed a place that felt like a Satilmis Sisli, a nurse from His Personal Funds Abroad Hollywood set. Okan Dagli, a opening an ice cream business ing how lucky we were to have Izmir, in the west coast of Turkish Cypriot from Famagusta in Cyprus in the late 1970s. But this paradise.” Turkey, lives in Famagusta, Continued from page 1 were insufficiently collateralised who saw the area when he with his house and factory here Mr. Demetriou is not opti- across the street from a tall and remained unserviced while served in the army, said it felt looted and occupied by the mistic about getting back his barbed wire fence sealing off by Syriza, the radical left main he ran the bank, analysts said. like a dystopia. Turks, Cypriot banks refused to home and business. Two-thirds Varosha’s crumbling Greek Or- opposition party, as a “great rob- ATEbank’s pension fund bor- “Everything was looted and grant him a loan, he said, be- to three-quarters of property in thodox Churches and mangled bery”. Alexis Tsipras, party rowed €130m from the bank to crumbling,” Mr. Dagli said. “It cause he had no collateral. He Northern Cyprus was owned by homes. He has lived 33 years in leader, said he would reverse finance one-off payments made was as if time had stopped. It and his wife lived off her modest Greek Cypriots in 1974, accord- the former home of a Greek the privatisation if he came to to retiring employees during Mr was both very sad and very dis- teacher’s salary. ing to the International Crisis Cypriot, which he has adorned power, adding it had only bene- Pantalakis’s watch because of turbing.” In 2003, when the borders Group, which says that any at- with lemon trees. He has no in- fited “bankrupt private mounting losses, the analysts Cypriots who have had a rare between nort h and south were tempt to find a negotiated set- tention of leaving. bankers”. ATEbank employees added. glimpse behind the barbed wire opened — creating a short-lived tlement must address the prop- “I am a Turk, so I don’t know staged rolling strikes last week Mr Pantalakis is also accused described trees bursting through period of optimism when both erty rights of the island’s if things would be better if we in protest against the takeover. of failing to push ahead with the roofs of abandoned houses sides moved closer toward rec- 210,000 displaced persons from were reunited — most people Mr Pantalakis will face ques- privatisations of companies con- and mannequins in 1970s bell- onciliation — Mr. Demetriou both sides. Many Greek Cypriots think it would be worse,” Mr. tions from opposition lawmak- trolled by ATEbank that had at- bottoms staring out of shattered and his sister went back to Fam- have sought restitution through Sisli said, standing in his fra- ers over €150m in loans made tracted interest from potential storefront windows. The few agusta and stood outside the international courts or through grant garden. “Greek Cypriots by ATEbank to New Democracy foreign buyers, including a lead- grand pianos not looted by school where their father once a settlement fund administered won’t come back as long as and the PanHellenic Socialist ing regional sugar producer and Turkish soldiers were sitting idle taught; they sobbed. He recalled by Northern Cyprus. Turks rule here, and if they Movement, Greece’s two biggest a cigarette manufacturer based and dust- covered in abandoned that when he went to see his Some Turkish Cypriots argue come back, we will lose every- mainstream parties. These loans in northern Greece. living rooms. family home across the barbed that only by giving the Greek thing.” THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 11-17, 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES - GREECE 9

AP Photo/nAtAchA PisArEnko AP Photo/FrAncois Mori AP Photo/MAtt dunhAM Alexandra Tsiavou, right, and Christina Giazitzidou celebrate Pavlos Kontindes, from Cyprus, celebrates after winning the Greece's Adonia Steryiou competes in a women's high jump after winning the bronze medal for the lightweight women's silver medal of the laser class sailing competition at the London qualification round during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium rowing double sculls in Eton Dorney, near Windsor, England. 2012 Summer Olympics, in Weymouth and Portland, England. at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Beyond Medals, Greek Olympians Aspire to Represent Hellenic Tradition

Continued from page 1 an opportunity to quickly make a difference for a few of the ath- race 72 years earlier in the letes,” Zemenides said. Balkan games. HALC also helped windsurfer She was aiming to beat that Gelly (Angelike) Skarlatou. She personal best of 2 hours, 40 was working very hard to make minutes in London. “Even a comeback in her sport but had though people know I am not no money to train. going for a medal, I think they The Greeks were not shut out are very proud of having a rep- in London, however. Ilias resentative in the Marathon. It’s Ileades won a bronze medal in important for Greece to show judo and rowers Christina Gi- we are still here, that we are atzitzidou and Alexandra Tsi- fighters and that we are running avou gained a bronze in the strong.” women’s LTW Double. There It was 100 percent dedica- were medal hopes for the water tion. Kefalas missed the glitter- polo team, but those were ing opening ceremony to con- AP Photo/chris cArlson AP Photo/AlAstAir GrAnt dashed. tinue training at high altitude Greece's Loannis Christou, Georgios Tziallas, and Loannis Tsilis Head Coach of the Greek men's water polo team Dragan Andric, All Greeks hope that the in Greece. “It’s a blessing for me celebrate finishing second during a men's rowing four semifinal second left watches his team play Australia during their men's harsh conditions of this to be here,” she said. in Eton Dorney, near Windsor, England, at the 2012 Summer water polo preliminary round match at the 2012 Summer Olympiad will not be repeated, TNH spoke to her coach of Olympics. Germany's Toni Seifert and Gregor Hauffe are in front. Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, in London. and that Greece itself will be in five years, Dimitris Theodorides, much better shape by 2016. who said the 35 year-old is re- MAKING later moved to Bloomington, IN more and more Greek-Ameri- sister cities committee, whose Kefalas was also among the covering from the Olympic run, CHICAGO’S GREEKS PROUD and currently lives in The Wood- cans were expressing the idea president is Demetrios Kozonis. recipients of HALC funds. She her qualifying effort in April, Christina Loukas is a nine- lands, TX. She began training in that they want to do something They communicated with the had a well-paying job at an in- and from injuries she sustained time national champion diver Texas with Ken Armstrong in the for Greece. Greek Olympic committee and vestment bank in the United in September, 2011 which were and 2008 Olympic team mem- fall of 2010. HALC believed that for rela- with the help of well-known po- States before she devoted her- aggravated by the April run. She ber. She is the daughter of Endy Zemenides, Executive tively little money they could litical and cultural fundraiser self to her sport, so she can also expects to r eturn to the United George and Patty Loukas and Director of the Hellenic Ameri- give the Greek nation a little psy- and HALC national board mem- speak to the economic situation States in September. grew up in the Northern can Leadership Council (HALC) chological boost through the ber Peter Poulos; they made sure in Greece. During her time Kefalas aspires to return to Chicago, IL suburb of River- told TNH Loukas’ family is very Olympic athletes. the money went directly to the there, she saw what her fellow the Olympics in four years, but woods. active in the community and They quickly raised several athletes. Greeks go through in real life, in the meantime she will com- When Christina is not train- well-known as the owners of the thousand dollars in small dona- They foc used on medal con- but she has hope, founded on pete in shorter events, 5 and 10 ing she enjoys cooking, spend- famous Cubby Bear restaurant- tions. Businessman Nikos Mou- tenders, such as fencer Vaso reality. “Greek are very success- kilometers, until her body fully ing time outdoors, yoga, read- bar near Wrigley Field in yaris also made a matching Vougiouka. She finished fifth in ful abroad, so now we have to recovers, and then will deter- ing, and being with her family. Chicago. He also said they have grant challenge in the amount her first Olympics, losing only try to make the country a way mine the best course of training. She studied gymnastics, swim- a phenomenal sports legacy. Ke- of $10,000, which was then to the woman who ultimately [that e nables] Greeks to be suc- She hopes to be running ming, and diving from an early falas’ father George played col- matched by the Chicago-Athens won the gold medal. “We saw cessful in Greece as well.” marathons again within two age, and switched to diving ex- lege football, her uncle Angelo years. clusively when she was 12. She played for the NFL Buffalo Bills, and his son Alexander was a quarterback for Stanford Univer- sity. Loukas finished eighth in the NBC’s Bob Costas Honors ’72 Israeli Athletes women's 3-meter springboard competition, a disappointment, TNH Staff tonight, with the world watch- but her 28-member London en- ing, is the true time and place tourage of family and friends LONDON, England – The to remember those who were were proud, knowing the pain Greek presence in London was lost, and how and why they and challenges that go with be- not limited to athletes, and died.” ing an Olympian. there was more to applaud Costas paused for about 12 "The plan was to be done af- than their performances. NBC seconds as the Israeli delega- ter this, which is where the tears sportscaster Bob Costas is the tion marched in. are coming from, to know it's all network’s long-running prime Costas, of Greek and Irish over…Diving has been my life,” time host in London. Prior to descent, was born in Queens. she told the Chicago Tribune. the games he made it clear he The 19-time Emmy Award GELT FOR GOING would “call out the Interna- winner began his sportscasting FOR THE GOLD tional Olympic Committee for career while attending Syra- HALC was among the groups denying Israel's request for a cuse University as an an- that assisted Greece’s athletes. moment of silence for the mas- nouncer for the Syracuse Blaz- Zemenides told TNH that earlier sacre of 11 Israeli athletes and ers minor-league hockey team. this year people saw the news coaches at the 1972 Games,” He later joined KMOX Radio reports about Olympic athletes according to the Hollywood in St. Louis, MO working play- in Greece not having the ability Reporter. by-play for the ABA Spirits of to train because of resource is- As the 39-person Israeli del- St. Louis and also for the Left: Christina Loukas is an eight-time NCAA All-American and sues. “The leadership of HALC egation entered the 80,000- Chicago Bulls’ road games. Af- won all three diving events at her conference championships. decided to do fundraising for seat Olympic Stadium at the Bob Costas grew up in Queens ter broadcasting NFL and NBA Right: Tina Kefalas fills up with drinking water at the local them through a grass roots cam- opening ceremonies, Costas and has travelled the world as games for CBS, he moved on spring in Karpenisi. paign – around the time when announced, “for many, a sports commentator. to NBC. Greek Coalition Government Cracking Over Forthcoming Worker Layoffs

Continued from page 1 country $70 billion. He added “The adjustment of pensions to around $493, barely enough tax bill assessed by the govern- of Piraeus, acknowledged that that the government “will not will have to happen, even to pay ren t and food. The gov- ment. He is being forced to pay he transferred $10 million in mands by Samaras to follow the return to measures that have though it will be unpleasant,” ernment, however, is trying to it by working for the govern- personal savings to London at a Troika’ orders. Kouvelis and failed in the past.” said Labor Minister Yiannis avoid cutting the pay of judges ment without a salary. The court time when the government was Venizelos said during the cam- When asked by a reporter Vroutsis. “This is the only way and military officers who re- clerk is on a list of 13 civil ser- imploring Greeks to keep their paign before the June 17 elec- whether the government would we can a void even worse con- ceive “special salaries.” vants believed to have been con- deposits in Greek banks. ATE- tions they were opposed to lay- resurrect the labor reserve sequences.” RUNAWAY CORRUPTION cealing some $30.8 million from bank is also being investigated offs, but the coalition leaders scheme, the premier ducked the The reform of pensions could With tax evaders, the rich the authorities but who haven’t for loaning the ruling New have reneged on virtually all the question, stating that authorities include – although the plans and politicians largely escaping been arrested. They were dis- Democracy and PASOK parties promises they made. were looking at an “overview of $185 million without collateral. SAW IT ON TV alternatives.” The main leftist The loans were never repaid Kouvelis was also reportedly opposition party SYRIZA said and no accounting was made of upset that he didn’t hear of the the government is desperate where the money went. Greek idea from the prime minister, and going back to old ideas. political parties, who are al- but only when he saw Finance “The memorandum doesn’t lowed to take as much as they Minister Yiannis Stournaras work,” it said in a reference to want from the public treasury, briefing reporters on television. Greece’s second loan deal with owe floundering Greek banks The newspaper Kathimerini also creditors. more than $308 million which reported that Venizelos was ired Troika officials said that the they haven’t repaid at the same and blamed Stournaras for next review of Greece’s eco- time banks are chasing cus- falling back on the labor reserve nomic reform progress would tomers whose pay has been cut pool option. They two have come in October, not in Septem- 30 percent to repay their loans been feuding over policies and ber as originally expected. That in full. The number of non-per- even have been reported to be news came as the ratings agency forming loans (NPL’s) in Greece engaged in shouting matches Standard & Poor’s downgraded has been rising rapidly as with each other. Greece’s credit to “negative,” Greeks have suffered pay cuts, Alternate Finance Minister meaning higher borrowing costs tax hikes, and slashed pensions. Christos Staikouras told SKAI TV in the short run. More of the social unrest – that the package of $14.16 bil- Despite his campaign protests, strikes, and riots – that lion in new cuts must be final- pledges, the Samaras govern- brought down the former gov- ized by September 14 when fi- ment is reportedly set to ask ernment of previous PASOK nance ministers of the 17 pensioners to try to make up AP Photo/thAnAssis stAvrAki leader George Papandreou are Eurozone countries using the most of the savings and was said Greece's Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, left, leads a meeting as Greece's Finance Minister also looming after Greeks finish euro as a currency were to meet to even be considering a mora- Yannis Stournaras listens to him during a meeting at the Finance Ministry in Athens, on August their August holidays and return in Nicosia, Cyprus. torium on retirements as there 8. The debt-ridden country has promised to slash euro 1.5 billion ($14.1 billion) off its 2013- to find big tax bills and more Samaras, after a meeting isn’t enough money to pay re- 14 budget in order to continue receiving emergency rescue loans from other eurozone countries austerity waiting for them. La- with Stournaras, told reporters tirees, who will have to wait at and the International Monetary Fund. bor unions are lining up more that efforts were being made to least a year to be paid and under strikes and teachers said they make “the most effective cuts to Greek law aren’t allowed to change almost daily – working sacrifice in the crisis, corruption covered only because a court would walk off the job the day the deficit with the least possible work. That led SYRIZA lawmak- a minimum of 20 years instead is still also flourishing. A court lift ed a ban which prevents tax after the school begins next pain for citizens,” although gov- ers to file a question in Parlia- of 15 before being eligible for clerk who was found to have 7.9 inspectors from looking into month to protest dwindling ernment officials said pension- ment asking how the govern- retirement, and reductions of 3- million euros, or $9.74 million bank records. salaries and starting pay for ers are first in line to be hit ment expected retirees to 15 percent in pensions. Earlier in unexplained assets in her Meanwhile, the former head teachers of about $740 a month again. “We are looking every- survive, especially when their this summer, more than 85,000 bank account was suspended, of the previously state-run ATE- before taxes, even though many where,” Samaras said, although income and property taxes have of the poorest elderly had their b ut an unemployed Cretan man bank, which was on the verge new teachers are posted to re- there was no mention of going been doubled and other taxes auxiliary pensions eliminated, with a family was arrested for of collapse and had its assets mote locations and have to pay after tax evaders who owe the hiked. lowering their monthly benefits being unable to pay a doubled were given to the private Bank their own expenses. 10 EDITORIALS LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 11-17, 2012

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TO OUR READERS If Greek society has not yet reached the limits of its endurance both practically and psychologically, it is certainly approaching them the national herald welcomes quickly. letters from its readers intended A powerful indicator of this state of affairs is a conversation I for publication. they should in- had with a taxi driver in Crete that affected me very much. clude the writer’s name, ad- It has been months, he said, since he has paid his car insurance, dress, and telephone number his dues for his health insurance, and his mortgage. 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How will they pay their em- ployees, who quite often have not been paid in months? How will these people live? AGORA – THE ORIGINAL MARKETPLACE OF IDEAS One Saturday, while I was in Athens, I visited Syntagma Square. It was time for the changing of the Presidential Guard, the Evzones. I approached to observe that heartwarming ritual. Despite the na- By Antonis H. Diamataris and the Agora, the original marketplace of ideas, writing an interesting column. Rest assured, tion’s daily dose of turmoil, the Evzones continue their tradition Constantinos E. Scaros and we, their modern-day descendants, aspire anything we write here are our sincere, heartfelt with their timeless routine and pride in their uniform. They evoke to continue that tradition. thoughts. We will share them with you every thoughts and feelings of confirmation, a certainty that there is still From time to time, an issue emerges and We (Diamataris and Scaros) rarely disagree two weeks. We hope you enjoy them, and we something…something that connects the glorious past with the inspires various minds to converge, often at with one another, but we think it is valuable look forward to your taking part in the discus- present. It is an oasis of proof that not everything is broken, that odds with one another, to discuss it. Hopefully, to share our thoughts when we do, and invite sion as well – by contributing letters to the ed- we are not just a detached feather blown about by the wind. collective enlightenment will result from such you to share yours as well. We would never itor in response, and/or commenting on our The spectators were very few, however. conversations. The Ancient Greeks did that in fabricate a difference of opinion for the sake of website: www.thenationalherald.com. I was approached by a photographer. He was shabbily dressed and unshaven (why are Greeks are not bothering to shave anymore, by the way). He was holding an ancient camera, from before World War II. I will never forget that man. He expressed one of the greatest The Olympic Games – Then and Now truths I have yet to hear about the decline of the country. “Can I take your picture,” he asked me. “Why, isn’t business good,” and before he could answer, I added: 1. TNH’s PUBLISHER-EDI- Road, and the Acropolis Mu- resume our friendly Agora de- sional boxing match (a rarity “Why are so few people gathered here today?” TOR SHARES HIS POINT OF seum, are enduring testaments bate. I agree with a great deal these days), and Wimbledon “But don’t you see?” he started, “they are from the former Soviet VIEW to Modern Greek achievement. of what you wrote about the and the (tennis version of the) bloc – Bulgaria, Romania – how are these hotels are going to sur- During this year’s Olympic I find it quite ironic that the Olympics. In fact, it is your im- U.S. Open are more my speed. vive?” He pointed to the large hotels (by Greek standards) that sur- Games in London, I am sure London Games are taking place plication that billions of euro for Beyond mere personal taste, round the Square. “How will the rest of us live with such tourists?” many of you are thinking what while Greece is in such circum- the Athens Games were spent however, I have many other Then he tossed out his brilliant point: “now that the Americans I’m thinking: was it wise for stances. Certainly, the Olympics foolishly – if not worse – on concerns. It saddens me that as- have stopped coming, we are done. Why did we chase them away? Greece to host the 2004 belong to all citizens of the which I form the basis of my re- tronomical amounts of money No one spends like Americans. And they are good-hearted people.” Olympic Games, or was it just world, but Greece was their in- sponse. have to be spent on security, be- What great truth this modern Greek philosopher expressed! an ego trip – if not worse? spiration and the land of their It would not be surprising at cause just as the Olympics have Really, what madness, what folly, to push away America, Amer- What a difference eight years origination, after all. And this is all if a sincere and competent endured since Ancient times, so icans, even the Greek-American community. What have they gained make. In 2004, Greece was but one example of Greece’s in- investigation uncovered tremen- has violence. Moreover, as much from the shouting, the wisecracks, the nasty barbs directed at the united, optimistic, tenacious, fluence and contribution to its dous waste, poor planning, and as many nations around the U.S.? Wasn’t there another, more effective way to promote Greece’s and self-confident. A Greece neighbors on this planet. worse yet, outright fraud. That, world revere their Olympians, interests and to address its grievances? Would they not have gained that was alive. A Greece with an Watching the London Games however, is no reason to throw other countries remain at the more by working hard to make Greece a strong, developed coun- even brighter future ahead. brings sadness for another rea- the baby out with the bath wa- mercy of barbaric leaders, who try? Greece presented excellent, son: the near-absence of Greek ter. continue to mistreat – even sav- thrilling, well-organized games, names from the list of medal The idea of holding the agely beat – their underperform- In any event, it is clear that Greece cannot afford a repetition of refuting the Cassandras of winners is another sign of the Olympics in Greece was a good ing athletes. the last two years. No blame should be directed Antonis Samaras at doom, and gaining the admira- ugly circumstances in which the one. Had Greece’s leaders been The biggest loser at this this stage. On the contrary, he has a chance to develop into a real tion of the world. That was nation finds itself. The few and honest, transparent, and com- year’s Games, thus far, is Mitt leader. From great crises emerge great leaders. Greece’s time – a great time to relatively minor triumphs do not petent, Greece would not be in Romney. By suggesting (perhaps But the people cannot bear it any longer. They have exhausted be a Greek. fill the void. They do not relieve financial dire straits now, even reasonably) that London might their savings and are falling behind in their payments. They are It truly feels like centuries the wounded pride of Greeks all if it had hosted two Olympiads not have been adequately pre- anxious about their children’s future and see no light at the end of have passed by since the over the world. Rather, they un- – maybe even three – over the pared to handle any looming the tunnel. Olympic Games in Athens. derscore tragedy of today's past decade. Because they were terrorist threats, Romney man- They hope that all the debt will disappear – like magic – and Today, the crisis that has en- Greece. not, however, means that aged to do the unthinkable: of- they can return to the good old days…but deep down they know gulfed Greece inevitably raises As the Greek athletes told the Greece would be in this finan- fend America’s staunchest ally! that is just a Midsummer Night's Dream. questions about the wisdom of Associated Press, they did not cial mess even if hosting the Let’s face it – the Olympics Here an interesting proposal I have heard: to form a parallel, Greece’s having hosted the have even the most rudimentary 2004 Games had cost nothing. are the world’s largest Open much smaller state apparatus. A very Interesting idea. games. Is a small country like tools at their disposal to prepare That Athens is fast beginning House. Invited to the party are But can the country stand an additional 100,000 public employ- Greece ever really in a good po- for these Games. to resemble a 21st Century city wonderful and decent guests – ees before it can phase out the old guard? sition to assume the daunting Yet, all the infrastructure that is in large part due to the the Olympians, their coaches I conclude with the following observation: the euro has been task of serving as the world’s was built from scratch to acco- Olympics. The 2004 Games and trainers and, of course, the demythologized. Now, many people believe that in the end, despite Olympic host – let alone at a modate the 2004 games is left have come and gone, but the fans – the majority of which are their relentless sacrifices, Greece will be forced to return to the time when it had hardly settled to rot. Why didn’t all those big Athenian roads, airport, and true ladies and gentlemen. But drachma. in to the Eurozone? shots who organized the Games other improvements remain. As then there are the pests, the So, they say, why not simply do it now rather than later? The country's fragile eco- consider its future use and for the decaying facilities that varmints, the ants at the picnic, That has become a legitimate question. nomic situation should have maintenance? were built for the Games, again, the flies at the psarotaverna: been obvious to the its rulers One really wonders if the that is a side effect of misman- they are the ones who lie, cheat, then. But it is clear now to the time has not come for an inves- agement, rather than the fault steal, manipulate, intimidate, A Win-Win Situation rest of us that the Olympics tigation into the finances of the of the Olympic event. and plant bombs. were a luxury the country could Organizing Committee from the On the other hand, I am very There is a great deal wrong not afford. very begining to determine if critical of the Olympics in gen- with the Modern Olympics. It Greece welcomed Shimon Perez, the president of Israel and a What, then, was the point of all those billions of euro were eral for reasons that run deeper makes me think that even if I renowned statesman, with the highest honors this week. The entire it all? spend where they should have than Greece having hosted the actually did find some interest government of Prime Minister Antonis Samaras was on standby I am the first one to admit been. 2004 games. Unlike millions of in watching pole vaulting, the and the security was as tight it has been in recent memory. there are substantial lasting ben- Let us hope this will be the people around the world, I do Games ought to be discontin- The massacre of the Israelis in neighboring Bulgaria, after all, efits also. As is obvious to every- last Olympiad that sees Greece not enjoy watching most of the ued, at least until humankind’s happened just a few weeks ago. one who now visits Athens, the and its athletes in such dire Olympic events. I appreciate the evolution catches up with the It was one way for Greece to underscore the importance it at- Greek capital has been trans- straits. tremendous work the athletes centuries. taches to the strengthening of the relations between the two coun- formed. It is a much more func- 2. TNH’s ASSOCIATE EDI- undergo to prepare, but long The best Games were held in tries. tional and livable city. TOR RESPONDS jumps and 100 meter relays sim- the good old days. The really, Greece was the last state in Europe to recognize Israel in 1992, The suburban railway, the Antoni, first of all, welcome ply do not enthrall me. The NFL, really old days. when Constantinos Mitsotakis was prime minister. Still, their rela- Metro, the new airport, Attiki back from Greece. It is good to the NBA, a competitive profes- 3. WHAT’S YOUR OPINION? tions were merely cordial and unremarkable until the rift opened between Israel and Turkey, fueled by anti-Semitic statements by Prime Minister Erdogan. The new, closer relationship between the two countries is not • Mail Delivery service is available from • Classified services available with a wide based exclusively on the danger both face from Turkey. Nevertheless, Services to our readers: coast to coast. Delivery is dependennt o category selection and well read world- the deepening of their relations in all areas from the agriculture, Post Office and region. Any unforeseen de- wide. 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How to Save Greece By Lee Kapetanakis tional leaders like Presidents Lin- group only. And I could never ically-based fixes always fail. I do coln, Eisenhower, and Reagan. agree to any solution that would indeed believe the “crony capital- I was pleased to read the well- Both extremes are destructive create an even bigger government ists” are the most dangerous in 10 Easy Steps written opinion piece by someone and against the principles upon behemoth, as the Obama team threat to America today and do I greatly respect and consider a which the country was built. This would have us believe is the bet- not believe the “crony egalitari- friend – the Honorable Ambas- country thrives when competitive ter approach. ans” exist anymore. Mr. Greeks, includ- protested, struck sador Patrick Theros (Jul. 28). capitalism is tempered by an in- In closing, I have a suspicion Kapetanakis constructed a straw ing those in the Di- and rioted against However, while I agree with visible hand – reserved, subtle, that Romney has a shot at being man for the discussion. aspora with blind pay cuts, tax hikes, his impeccable Byzantine histori- guidance – by limited govern- such a transformative leader (al- Lyndon Johnson failed be- love for their home- and slashed pen- cal perspective and with part of ment operating under Constitu- though we can never be sure). cause we could not afford the land, don’t want to sions imposed by his present-time analysis and tional restraints, providing for an He may be too far gone on the Vietnam War and his Great Soci- hear that the Troika New Democracy comparison to the United States even playing field and greater side of crony capitalists and oli- ety – no matter how well-in- of the European and PASOK, they today, I take issue with his one- competition. garchic big business interests – I tended – at the same time. Union-International promptly re-elected sided conclusion. The country thrives when its hope not. My hope stems from George W. Bush made the same Monetary Fund-Eu- New Democracy, In his op-ed-he articulates a limited government establishes a the fact that he understands star- mistake believing we could fight ropean Central and got PASOK thesis that the deteriorating so- playing field that nurtures and tups and what it takes to create two major wars while reducing Bank (EU-IMF- thrown in, so the ciopolitical situation is created by encourages free enterprise and businesses. He has lived the en- taxes, promoting consumerism, ECB) is right to in- same faces who de- only one side. It’s the fault of the small startups, innovation, and vironment in which entrepreneur- and running up the largest in- sist upon austerity stroyed the country greedy “rich” – he says, the “one entrepreneurship, while provid- ship and competitiveness thrive, crease in our national deficit in measures in return by ANDY have a free hand percenters” – the Conservatives ing basic rights for workers and and has also seen the other side our entire history. The greatest for $325 billion in DABILIS again and Greeks and Tea Partiers. I beg to differ: employers alike. It thrives when of that coin. He seems pragmatic, Republican Presidents: Abraham two bailouts to can’t say jack about there are at least two sides to this the system is not suffocated by but he also seems conservative in Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and prop up the coun- Special to it because they put poison pill. I see the potential litigation and personal injury law- his basic principles and approach, Dwight Eisenhower, were the try’s dead economy The National Herald them there to do it. American demise coming about suits, when new businesses can and is thus likely to follow Con- Great Regulators and shared my – to a point. If you There is a way more as a result of the clash in start up quickly, and when they stitutional restraints. We can only healthy distrust of the plutocrats. don’t believe it, try walking into out, but hand-wringing politi- our country between two profli- have access to capital to do so. It hope. Harry Truman and Ronald Rea- a bank in Astoria and ask for a cians would have you believe gate forces tearing us apart in op- thrives when we limit the power What I do know for a fact is gan did not hesitate to take dras- loan, but tell them your income otherwise because that makes posite directions. of big business and their lobbyists, that Obama, Pelosi, Reed, and the tic measures to break strikes that is $25,000 a year, you are them indispensable. It’s not that On one side you have greedy just as we do the same for big la- Chicago establishment are far threatened the national economy. $500,000 in debt, don’t want to hard. oligarchs – “crony capitalists” – bor unions and theirs. over on the other side – off the In fact, Mr. Truman used military really work anymore, won’t sell 1. Collect the $70 billion and big financial institutions that It thrives when the special in- cliff. They are left wing ideo- force to crush the railroad strike your second car or boat, are go- that tax evaders owe, which are sucking up as much wealth terests are chased out from the logues who, if given another almost exactly to the day 62 years ing to continue running up your mounts every year. A good in- and capital as they can get their false temple that Washington, DC chance would plunge us further ago. Bill Clinton, together with already-maxed out credit cards centive? Start jailing those who hands on, adding as little value has become by an informed and into mediocrity, class warfare, and Mr. Reagan, also demonstrated once the bank pays them off, don’t pay and the rest will line back as they can get away with motivated electorate, and by in- big union/trial that you could raise taxes, lower two years from now will insist up faster than you can say, and creating a disparate social novative new businesses and en- lawyer/poverty/pimp-led oligop- the deficit and grow the economy they write down the loan by 74 “Don’t put me in a cell with a and economic structure while terprises that arise organically olies. at the same time. percent, reduce the interest rate, debtor who got fired because of leading us to ruin. Mr. Theros ar- and by meeting market based de- Nothing good can come from Finally, Mr. Kapetanakis cor- want 30 years to repay it – and me” ticulates that trend well enough, mands - not by artificial subsidies another Obama term, so let’s see rectly points out that in 1997 Mr. then will renege on the pay- 2. Fire 150,000 state but fails to mention that it was and programs created by govern- what Romney has to offer. The Clinton and then-House Speaker ments. workers two years ago instead promoted (if not started this time ment. It thrives when public ser- next Basil II (or Ronald Reagan) Newt Gingrich together abolished The bank – if it’s crazy of putting punishing austerity around) by Democrat Bill Clin- vice worker unions are broken up may be in the offering soon. the banking regulations painstak- enough to lend you the money measures on millions of people. ton, and then continued by or severely weakened (just as mo- ingly constructed from the ashes in the first place – would insist Since that can’t be retroactive, George W. Bush, and that it is a nopolies and oligopolies are/ BYZANTIUM REDUX: of the Great Depression, so that that you sell off your assets, get let them go now on reduced pay trend that true Conservatives and should be broken up) and when MORE LESSONS ten years later the newly- dereg- a second job, cancel your credit for a year and provide re-train- Tea Partiers abhor. workers have a real choice of ulated financial sector could drive cards, put up your house as col- ing Both of those administrations whether or not to join a union, as By Amb. Patrick M. Theros us into the Great Recession. lateral, along with everything 3. Let foreign companies appeared to forget the uniquely happens in right to work states. To call President Obama, else you own and say there’s no who want to do business in American tenets of free enterprise Finally, it thrives when entrepre- This newspaper has posted an Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid left- chance of renegotiating those Greece – and could hire fired and competition and small busi- neurs can retain and invest more extremely well-written letter by wing ideologues requires a dra- terms. Greece, however, has public workers and other Greeks ness innovation and entrepre- of their capital – under stream- my good friend, Mr. Lee matic redefinition of the term. been doing everything it can to – open their doors with one li- neurship, relying instead on crony lined and easy to understand reg- Kapetanakis, taking issue with the They are all far to the right of any wiggle out of paying, including cense and within a week, not capitalism, outsourcing, and the ulations – rather than the current conclusions of my recent article European conservative leader, not imposing those 74 percent losses years later after they’ve had to support (and ultimately bailout) mess of a tax system and govern- on how the “one-percenters” de- least the UK’s David Cameron. In- on private investors, and is now bribe every bureaucrat on the of big financial institutions at any list cost to taxpayers. Those two pres- 4. Tax the tax-free ship- idents and the people pulling ping industry, the world’s their strings helped establish the How to fix the crisis: largest, which sails around with environment that Mr. Theros so Greece must cut taxes flags from other countries in- ably delineates. Thus, it was not stead of waving high the flag of a uniquely “Conservative” or Re- for those who really pay Greece and putting their money publican phenomenon by any them, and jail those who where their mouth is when they means. do not. If all else fails, say they love their country This type of “hostile takeover” 5. Sell off money-bleed- of our system has been attempted however, Greece can ing state enterprises, such as the and has temporarily occurred just merge with Turkey. OSE train system which has rail- many times in our history, most roads to nowhere and let the notably by the Robber Barons seeking to put 30 percent losses French or someone else who near the turn of the last century. on the other 16 countries of the knows how to run a railroad But someone had always stepped Eurozone using the euro as a deal with it in to turn the tide: Teddy Roo- currency – which means banks 6. Cut taxes so Greeks sevelt for one, and Wilson and and taxpayers in those countries will start spending again. De- FDR to a degree for another. would be picking up the tab for spite tax increases, revenues are But there is another side to Greece’s profligate spending for far lower than expected because this equation. On that other side generations. Nice deal if you can there’s no consumer demand. you have those that would lead get it, or as Greeks say, nice work The National Confederation of us down the path of mediocrity, if you don’t have to do it. Greek Commerce (ESEE) said 30 inject government control into But as Greece sinks toward percent of stores in downtown every part of our lives. That is it’s inevitable wipeout, a series Athens are gone for good and spiritual enslavement and social- of increasingly incompetent tem- by the end of this year the coun- ism, what I call Crony Egalitari- Evrokinisi porary governments over the try will have lost 67,000 busi- anism – as they too promote some An elderly woman begging in the center of Athens is just the tip of the iceberg of the deepening past two years have first sold out nesses in the last two years un- oligarchic business interests, and economic crisis. This week overall unemployment reached 23 percent. Among the youth unem- their party principles – if you can der austerity always promote big labor and ployment is now a staggering 55 percent. use that word next to “politician” 7. A hiring freeze. Except poverty pimps and trial lawyers, – and given in to every demand for genuinely critical positions, all in the name of equality and ment bureaucracy that scares stroyed Byzantium. He argues terestingly, Mr. Kapetanakis bases of the Troika, except the most none of which include a politi- “government knows best.” away new investment and risk that I have chosen to blame one his less than full-throated en- important ones, which would cian hiring his cousin to be a no- In Greek Mythology that fac- taking. side in American politics, the dorsement of Mitt Romney on the have made moot the need for show night watchman for an tion would be the Skyla sitting The great presidents I men- “crony capitalists,” for our current hope that Mitt is a pandering liar pay cuts, tax hikes and slashed abandoned building, don’t hire opposite Charybdis, with the tion above came in and remedied problems while ignoring the other and will revert to his center-left pensions that have worsened a anyone or replace workers who American people in the middle. a disastrous environment, some- extreme, the “crony egalitarians,” persona when elected. If we be- five-year recession, put nearly leave In today’s America that Skyla times at great cost to the nation who threaten the American way lieve Mr. Romney’s rhetoric, he 1.1 million people out of work 8. Instead of prize-win- would be the Obama Administra- initially, but ultimately resulting of life. would have outsourced the Amer- and is shrinking the economy by ning economists who’ve never tion and the leftwing ideologue in an even stronger and more ro- The lesson to be taken away ican automobile industry and will 7 percent. had to balance a checkbook and Democrats in Congress led by bust America at the head of the from my article was not that Basil convert Social Security and None of this nonsense would only have theories on how the Harry Reed and Nancy Pelosi, and table as the leader of the free II was a closet Marxist who saved Medicare into a money pit for in- have been necessary, of course, economy works, hire ones kept in line by the Chicago polit- world. I doubt we can change the Byzantium. Rather, Byzantine his- surance companies and stockbro- if the New Democracy Uber-Cap- who’ve also had a real job get- ical establishment. course we are on now until we tory proved that plutocracy led to kers. Or is the real Mr. Romney italists and PASOK Anti-Social- ting their hands dirty and know Some of those people are well- find another transformative the decline of the Empire and ul- the pro-abortion, pro-gun control, ists who’ve taken turns ruining hunger intentioned (albeit dead wrong). leader – a leader who believes in timately its demise. Once in predecessor to Obamacare who the country for the past 40 years 9. Enforce laws, from no- They are the Thomas More Utopi- the American Dream and Ameri- power, the plutocrats (a better once governed Massachusetts? hadn’t hired everyone who voted parking to no-smoking so that ans – believing that government can Exceptionalism – one who term than the one-percenters I am guilty as charged. I do fear for them. The Greek public sec- by the time it comes to pay taxes can create a real Utopia on this understands that either extreme since we are really talking about mostly the plutocrats. In the past, tor is so full of dead wood that that one won’t be ignored either planet, an island of bliss. But takes us off the precipice into the zero point one percenters – I concentrated my criticism on the Noah could have built separate 10. If none of this works, some of them are power-hungry oblivion. And until Americans un- 0.1%), enriched themselves by liberals but have since changed rafts for every species he saved, merge with Turkey socialists, who “want theirs” and derstand the disaster that awaits taxing the productive classes out course. My daughter has figured except for politicians. But, as the want to take it away from those us if we follow either extreme. of existence and outsourcing na- out why. She reminds me that in saying goes, people deserve who have earned it – who suc- Yet these leaders don’t just rise tional defense. I did not attempt my youth most crazies were on what they get and after Greeks [email protected] ceeded – even if they did so by up on their own. They are the to explain why plutocrats behave the Far Left. In my old age, the lu- self-sacrifice, hard work, and product of an informed, fed up, in that fashion; I simply pointed natics are on the Far Right. good fortune. populace. Of popular movements out that they just do it. We have experienced such that result in the re-drawing of Mr. Kapetanakis is quite cor- The Hon. Ambassador Theros is GUEST EDITORIALS times and such incompetent or the political lines, of a sea change rect in saying that I have singled president of the U.S.-Qatar Busi- just plain wrong governance be- in the way things are done. It is out the plutocrats as the current ness Council. He served in the the national herald welcomes manuscripts representing a variety of fore. Most notably with Presidents my belief that we are on the threat to America. I have not done U.S. Foreign Service for 36 years, views for publication in its view Points page. they should include Buchanan, (Lyndon) Johnson, precipice of such a change if not so out of ideological preference. I mostly in the Middle East, and the writer’s name, address, telephone number and be addressed to Carter, and now Obama. And we during this election, then defi- have the conceit to describe my- was American Ambassador to the view Points Editor, the national herald, 37-10 30th st., lic, ny always came out of that quagmire nitely the next one. self as a nonpartisan pragmatic Qatar from 1995 to 1998. He also 11101. they can also be e-mailed to english.edition@thenational - by new and capable leadership, I agree, therefore, with a great conservative; i.e., one who be- directed the State Department’s herald.com. due to considerations of space we enforce a strict 850- by citizen involvement, and by re- deal in the Theros op-ed, but by lieves that no system is perfect, Counter-Terrorism Office, and lying on the founding principles no means with the final conclu- that fixing it is largely a process word upper limit. we reserve the right to edit. holds numerous U.S. of our nation, resulting in excep- sion that allocates blame on one of trial by error, and that ideolog- Government decorations. Glory Be to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever! Looking at the Orthodox Church in America

By George Matsoukas Why? Because the journey of multicultural-global experiences, an excellent school of theology, sight mechanisms that impact the achieved unless the entire family the OCA is a guide for the As- transition into the pluralistic, sec- a very professional printing hierarchy and even the head of of the Church is involved. The For the last two decades the sembly of Canonical Orthodox ular cultures beyond its tradi- press, small but spirit-filled the synod. The lesson here, to so-called “top-down” process too Orthodox Church in America Bishops of North and Central tional geographic areas? How churches, and outstanding Ortho- be built into the blueprint of the often practiced and preached by (OCA) and other Orthodox Chris- America working to create a uni- will the experiences of the differ- dox theologians and teachers. It unified church, is that in our cul- certain elements in our church tian groupings have been tested fied, self-governing Church in the ent groupings be brought to- has also been in the forefront of tural setting, it behooves the leadership is neither sufficient by internal and external forces. United States. The blueprint and gether so that the Orthodox the effort to present Orthodox leadership of the church not to nor appropriate. The OCA has been humbled by foundation for this unified church Church can retain the faithful worship in English by creating deny, ignore delay or dismiss the The Church is the work of all its testing. It remains to be seen in the United States will be and bring the Good News in a translations and hymns in the faithful. her people: bishops, priests, and if it will be able to rise up with strengthened by learning from meaningful way to all within the language of America. Our collective 200 year expe- laity working together, each con- wisdom. the experiences of the OCA. The pluralistic setting in which Or- It is also teaching us the how rience as Orthodox Christians in tributing their own special offer- The OCA’s internal problems bishops need not judge their thodoxy finds itself? This is the to be a self-governing Church. the cultural setting of North ing. Hopefully, these labors in have been presented impartially brothers but rather need to be Great Commission given to it. The OCA has put in place mech- America, obligates us to work to- the vineyard of our Lord com- by Dr. Andrew Walsh in the guided by Him in humility to do When will we get the Orthodox anisms of governance that re- gether and establish the founda- bined with our prayers will in- Spring 2012 Issued of Religion what is right. Church in good order to obey the spect accountability and trans- tions of a unified, self-governing spire the Holy Spirit to bestow in the News. Vol. 14, No. 1. Dr. All of the Orthodox Christian Lord? parency. The people are involved Church. In this regard, we must unity among the Orthodox faith- Walsh asks an important ques- groupings in the United States In many ways the OCA, al- in the election of its leaders- hi- carefully examine our respective ful in America. That is a most tion: “Does or should anyone out- are experiencing the same ten- though small in numbers, has erarchy and laity. From their ex- histories in America and build compelling and essential goal if side the group care what happens sions in different degrees as does been the leader in trying to an- perience we learn that this sys- upon our best spiritual traditions the Church is to survive in our to a tiny, historically ethnic reli- the OCA. How will Orthodox swer these challenges in North tem is not perfect. We also see and administrative practices. nation with her spiritual tradi- gious body like the…OCA…?” I Christianity, which is the Apos- America. It has given us the Mis- from this present administrative However, the journey towards tions preserved and her future believe that we do need to care. tolic Church with its centuries of sionary Saints of North America, experience that there are over- unification is unlikely to be ensured. 12 VIEWPOINTS THE NATIONAL HERALD, AUGUST 11-17, 2012 Amb. Karskarelis Heads Home, Speaks of Love and Respect for Greek-Americans

Greece’s Ambassador to Most countries send the best into America’s visa progress without against Greece – legislation cut- prime minister’s recent small America, Vassilis Kaskarelis, of their Foreign Service officers waiver program. leaving in his path ting off any American funds go- meeting with former President whose credentials were ac- to the United States. After all, After 9/11 bu- the typical residue ing to the IMF that might go to Bill Clinton and leading Hel- cepted by President Barack America’s military budget is reaucrats decided of enemies. On the Greece – were stopped cold un- lenes abroad looking to help Obama in July 2009, has re- larger than the next fifteen the best way not contrary, Kaskarelis’ der his tenure. Greece, suggests that he will be turned to Athens. From his new countries combined and larger to let another ter- friends and his rep- Greece also benefited from utilized beyond just the Foreign position as Secretary General of than the combination of the re- rorist into America utation for integrity Kaskarelis’ ability to know Ministry. However, there is no Greece’s Foreign Ministry, he maining countries’ military bud- inadvertently was contributed to his which Greek-American organi- doubt that he will be more than will be charged with making gets. Yet, some countries aren’t to let in no one. selection as Diplo- zations and individuals had busy with matters such as mak- Greece’s network of embassies smart with Washington. One of Kaskarelis’ suc- mat of the Year by which particular capability, and ing sure that the inevitable cuts and consulates around the the new governments that cess had some- the Los Angeles he utilized each appropriately. in the Foreign Ministry’s budget world as effective and efficient sprang from the Arab Spring is thing to do with World Affairs Coun- To optimize Greek-American ex- are productive for Greece. as possible. As he leaves Amer- sending an ambassador to his particularly by ANDY cil. pert assistance for Greece, he For a long time, Greece has ica, a legitimate question to be Washington who does not speak unique way of MANATOS D u r i n g worked to get Athens to treat been injured by the short asked by Hellenes about his English but is the brother of a communicating Kaskarelis’ tenure in such Hellenes appropriately for staffing of embassies handling tenure in Washington is what minister of that government. with Washington Special to Washington, their contribution. matters of huge consequence for kind of job has he done for On the surface, Ambassador policymakers. He The National Herald Greece’s economic The new Prime Minister An- Greece. While simultaneously Greece during these difficult Kaskarelis fit the bill in Wash- is extraordinarily crisis thrust it into tonis Samaras and Foreign Min- funds for consulates and em- times? ington. If a Hollywood producer frank in his assessment of mat- the headlines and on the lips of ister Dimitris Avramopoulos ap- bassies that are essentially va- Some Ambassadors from was looking for an actor to play ters under discussion. Most Am- Washington’s top policymakers parently value Kaskarelis’ cation posts have continued. It Greece stand out for less than an ambassador, he could choose bassadors discuss issues as at a rate 100 times the norm. no-nonsense approach to public will not be easy to stop such positive reasons. The Ambas- Kaskarelis. He certainly displays though a challenger for their job Needless to say, the duties of his service, as they appointed him practices because people get sador during the Greek Junta, the poise and assurance of a sea- was listening to find something position correcting and clarify- Secretary General of the Greek used to these perks. But it is for example, insisted on sitting soned diplomat. From the per- said that could be used against ing reports in America about Foreign Ministry. This appoint- necessary if Greece is to take the in the Bishop’s chair during the spective of substance, it could them. Greece and keeping key policy- ment is somewhat like the se- preeminent position that it de- Divine Liturgy’s Oxi Day cele- also be said that Ambassador Kaskarelis, on the other makers informed and up to the lection of America’s top Foreign serves in the modern world. bration at St. Sophia Cathedral, Kaskarelis is unsurpassed in this hand, spoke as though he was minute - required him to keep Service officers for politica l ap- I can think of no one more located just above Embassy job. This is quite a compliment unconcerned about such mat- an exceptionally demanding pointments. Barack Obama and suited for the job than Ambas- Row. Also, some stand out very in light of the very talented com- ters. His frank descriptions of schedule. Hillary Clinton, for example, se- sador Vassilis Kaskarelis. positively like George Papoulias petition. bilateral issues or the situation America’s consistent line of lected Dick Holbrooke and after and Loucas Tsilas, who went on When Kaskarelis arrived in in Greece gained him credibility support for Greece during this his death Marc Grossman to the Andy Manatos is President of to become Foreign Minister of the United States, he hit the among some of Washington’s economic crisis is to a significant crucial position U.S. Special En- Manatos & Manatos and the Co- Greece and Executive Director ground running. He pulled most difficult and cynical poli- degree the result of the great voy for Afghanistan and Pak- ordinated Effort of Hellenes. of the Onassis Foundation, re- Greece, which was caught in cymakers. And, he w as able to work of Kaskarelis. Numerous istan. spectively. America’s post 9/11 mentality, tell it like it is and make attempts at demagoguery Kaskarelis’ inclusion in the On the Road to Damascus: Amplifying Spillover and Worsening Death Toll

It seems that the regime in especially in the public sector minor tremor could the world. In the that resemble an oxygen ma- inflation Syria is going through its last that suffers from low productiv- create tidal waves latest IMF Spillover chine to keep the patient alive We consider that August phase. The emerging civil war ity, waste, inefficiencies, corrup- that would devas- Report, it is esti- • Discussions regarding debt 2007 marks the turning point in may wrap up the first phase of tion, and misallocation of re- tate the global econ- mated that the mutualization in the EU the markets. By mid-August the facelift in the Middle East. sources – it seems that partners omy GDP of the EU • Plans for a banking union 2007 it was obvious that credit Almost 2000 years ago, on the in the coalition government de- • The socializa- could go down by (again in the EU) markets had reversed trend and road to Damascus someone else sire to play political games for tion of banking fail- 5%, while the • Bond purchases by the ECB started their freezing process. set the foundations that the sake of expediency, votes, ures’ costs through United States could of Spanish and Italian bonds ABS (asset backed securities) changed the face of history. The and popularity. It seems that higher public also fall into a re- • Explosion in the central programs and the commercial symbolism of Damascus cannot they still have not compre- deficits has made cession (and these banks’ balance sheets paper market were clearly ex- be overlooked, and thus I recall hended the message that unless national debt in sev- are conservative es- • Pronouncements like hibiting significant strains. Thus, the lyrics of Rich Mullins, a the old dies and the seed that eral countries unaf- timates) “whatever it takes,…and believe as we remember this 5th an- songwriter whom I admired, falls in the ground dies too, the fordable, unsustain- by JOHN • The discus- me it will work” by central niversary when the collapse whose memory we recal l these new cannot experience any life. able, and unrealistic CHARALAMBAKIS sion about an bankers breath positive suasion started, it might be useful to re- days, after his premature death Hence, while the troika gave in terms of ability to American “fiscal in a market desperate for some view some facts. The following fifteen years ago. They go like some praise to efforts made, the pay it back Special to cliff” could become ray of hope two links might be useful for this: Chairman of the Eurogroup on • The peripheral The National Herald a self-fulfilling • The funding of the perma- such review. On the road to Damascus Tuesday hinted that they are EU economies are prophecy that nent EU bailout mechanism http://www.guardian.co.uk/ I was hung in the ropes of success prepared to have a Eurozone on the verge of catastrophic could start the bursting of the known as ESM (the successor to business/2012/aug/07/credit- When you stripped away the without Greece. Political tremors chaos with public finances (or greatest bubble of all a.k.a. the EFSF, assuming that the Ger- crunch-boom-bust-timeline mask of life in the coalition may follow. As the lack of it), unemployment, bonds man Constitutional Court does http://www.guardian.co.uk/ They had placed upon the face of for the debt itself, it has been and social instability feeding a But which are the masks of not shut it down at least as far business/2012/aug/06/finan- death our position for over two years monster that cannot be satisfied “market life”? Here is again a ba- as Germany is concerned) while cial-crisis-25-people-heart-melt- We are still in the early stages now that the numbers do not unless it is either extinguished sic list: is assumed to be a good mask, it down of the risk normalization add up, the debt is unsustainable (debt elimination) or satisfied • QE measures initiated by runs the danger of becoming ob- In the hope that the ECB process. To some extent the and it might be better for Greece (swallowing economies) central banks for the purpose of solete if Spain ends up needing might start acting using the deleveraging process is still in to walk out of the Eurozone at • The rising costs of financing injecting liquidity a.k.a. kicking a full bailout, since it will start Powell doctrine of overwhelm- the infant phase, given the con- its own free will rather than be debt will soon start cutting off the can down the road in the running out of ammunition ing force, we would then not be tinuous rises in the total credit forced out. pertinent economies from financ- hope of a deus ex machina pretty soon thereafter surprised if markets wear for a market debt. So it may be time Let’s review now some of the ing options • Degradation of collateral • Of course that problem few weeks the mask of celebra- to review the masks of “market facts about the dying market- • The deleveraging process standards, again for the purpose might be overcome if the ECB tion, hanging in the ropes of life” that institutionalized vested place. infuses deflationary pressures on of extending liquidity to dying extends a banking license to the “success”, until reality unmasks interests are placing upon a dy- • Banks (especially in the all assets, which in turn devalue banks (especially in the EU) ESM. That could turn out to be the face of death. ing marketplace. Why a dying EU) are overleveraged. A not- growth prospects and reduce • Currency manipulation for the ultimate mask over the face marketplace? that-big-of-a-shock could wipe start up potential, while elimi- the sake of demonstrating a of death. However, such action Dr. Charalambakis is Chief Before we touch on that out their capital nating risk appetite without “healthy and reviving” euro ( a endangers Germany’s reaction Economist, Blacksummit Finan- question, let’s review the latest • The counterparty risks in which fear reigns supreme currency which was ill-conceived given that such license will pro- cial Group Inc.,and Adjunct Pro- Greek developments. While in- the banking sector are such that • Chaotic disintegrating and ill-executed) liferate QE measures, the degra- fessor of Economics, Patterson formed observers understand through derivatives (valued at forces in the EU are already re- • ELA (emergency liquidity dation of standards for credit, School of Diplomacy, University the need for structural reforms - over $700 trillion) a relatively ducing growth prospects around assistance) and similar programs and will unleash the forces of of Kentucky.

PRESS CLIPPING Greece is Solvent for the Time Being, But Germany’s Patience is Wearing Thin

Spiegel on Sunday, but not before getting Christian Social Union (CSU), the Party deputy floor leader Joachim ment with the troika on Sunday a few months. the government of Prime Minister Bavarian sister party to Merkel's Poss noted that "Markus Söder on further austerity measures International appetite for The good news is that Greece Antonis Samaras to agree to push Christian Democratic Union has always been an unprincipled aimed at eliminating some €11.5 such a delay -- particularly in is not going to go bankrupt -- at forward far-reaching reforms and (CDU) and a crucial part of her rowdy." His counterpart with the billion in spending by 2014. Germany -- is limited, however. least not this month. Despite further savings measures -- all of governing coalition. CDU, Michael Meister, told the "Talks went well, we made good Now Athens has promised to Athens facing a €3.2 billion which promise to be difficult to That, though, wasn't all. "Each Berlin daily Tagesspiegel that a progress," IMF mission chief Poul move forward on significant ($3.96 billion) bond repayment push through in the face of in- new aid measure, every easing of Grexit debate is damaging and Thomsen said on Sunday. structural changes aimed primar- in August and rapidly running out creasing weariness on the part of the demands, would be the unhelpful. Even German Foreign 'NOBODY BUT THE GREEKS ily at liberalizing the labor mar- of cash, the European Central Greek voters. wrong path," Söder said in com- Minister Guido Westerwelle CAN BE BLAMED' ket in addition to further public Bank (ECB) last week rubber- Furthermore, there are new ments to the Sunday tabloid Bild threw his hat in the ring, saying The troika's verdict is crucial sector cuts. Domestic opposition, stamped a request from the Bank indications that the euro zone's am Sonntag. He added that in a statement that "attempts to because it will determine though, promises to be signifi- of Greece, allowing it to boost the biggest paymaster, Germany, is "Athens must become an example raise one's domestic political pro- whether Greece can continue to cant and unions in particular amount of money it can loan to rapidly losing its appetite for foot- demonstrating that this euro zone file cannot be the benchmark of draw on the €130 billion bailout have signalled their resistance to the Greek government. The move ing the bill and that Chancellor also has teeth." Just in case his our actions in Germany or in any package that is currently keeping reform efforts. Samaras may be should keep the country's head Angela Merkel will have difficul- message hadn't quite gotten country in Europe." the country afloat. Samaras had in for a difficult political battle. above water at least until Sep- ties keeping her coalition together through, he added: "At some Nevertheless, Söder's com- asked the troika for two addi- Söder, for his part, doesn't tember. in the face of difficult currency point, everyone has to move away ments fit it well with an increas- tional years to meet austerity and seem to care. "Any further assis- After that, though, all bets are challenges to come. from mommy. For Greece, that ing pattern of German skepti- reform obligations due to a tance for Greece is like pouring off. The country's international "According to my forecasts, time has come." cism regarding Greece. Indeed, worse than expected economic water into the desert," he said creditors, represented by the Greece should leave the euro A PATTERN OF GERMAN Horst Seehofer, the head of the situation and political turmoil re- on Sunday. "Nobody but the troika of the European Commis- zone by the end of the year," said SKEPTICISM CSU, also said recently that aid sulting from two general elec- Greeks can be blamed for the sion, the ECB and the Interna- Bavarian Finance Minister Reaction to the comments has to Athens had reached "the limit tions this year in the space of just problems in Greece." tional Monetary Fund, left Athens Markus Söder, a member of the been prompt. Social Democratic of what is acceptable." It is a stance that have some con- cerned that the CSU, facing a tough state election next year, might turn to anti-euro populism in an attempt to get votes -- an 2012 Presidential Race - Update eventuality that could be ex- tremely damaging for Merkel's By Constantinos E. Scaros SUMMERSUMMER SALESALE coalition. But its not just the CSU that There is growing speculation that Mitt Romney is going to has been increasingly hostile to choose Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell as his running mate – Greece recently. Indeed, Söder and by this time next week we might know for sure. received instantaneous support There are numerous reasons why McDonnell would be a good from the Bavarian economics choice, but it was his interview on Face the Nation this past Sun- minister, Martin Zeil, who is a day that seems to indicate that the Romney camp has given him member of the Free Democratic very serious consideration. SAVE % Party (FDP), Merkel's junior Like Romney, McDonnell is mild-mannered and looks like a coalition partner in Berlin. well-groomed game-show host. He is comparably warmer, and for 5016 weeks "Those who are not able to fulfil more genuine, populist, and conservative. He can deliver Virginia the regulations that apply to all – a very important swing state. plus one week FREE should leave the euro zone," he Moreover, choosing McDonnell would not scream of political said. opportunism, as did John McCain’s selection of Sarah Palin in Unlimited online access His comments echo contro- 2008 (a Tea Party woman), or as would Romney’s potential choice versial statements made by of Marc Rubio (a Tea Party Latino). Most importantly, McDonnell to our digital edition Philipp Rösler, who heads the could step in and be president on day one, if necessary. FDP and is Merkel's deputy That’s why McDonnell would be a good pick; here’s why it al- tell your friends and family to subscribe now chancellor. 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