O C V ΓΡΑΦΕΙ ΤΗΝ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ Bringing the news ΤΟΥ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΜΟΥ to generations of ΑΠΟ ΤΟ 1915 The National Herald Greek Americans c v A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION www.thenationalherald.com VOL. 13, ISSUE 632 November 21-27, 2009 $1.25 More Fears Over Greek Fiscal and Economic Mis- Management in Europe

By Geoffrey T. Smith to Greek government debt will The Wall Street Journal soon disqualify the country from posting its debt as collateral for NEW YORK - A shakeout in Greek ECB loans. government bonds over the past Greek banks have a particular week underscores recurring con- problem in that a large part of their cerns over the country's public fi- assets are Greek government nances and its banks. The Euro- bonds, which they also use as col- pean Central Bank has dropped in- lateral for their regular loans from creasingly heavy hints that it in- the ECB. Currently, these total tends to start unwinding extraordi- around 40 billion euro ($60 bil- nary measures supporting the lion), according to a Greek banking banking system soon - possibly as official familiar with the matter. early as December - and return "The concern is that the finan- gradually to more normal policies cial system overall might become in 2010. But the health of Europe's over-reliant on the central bank," banking system in general - and said Daniele Antonucci, an econo- Greece's banking system in particu- mist with Morgan Stanley in Lon- lar - seems so fragile that even mere don. "The biggest increase in bor- hints of tightening are enough to rowing from the ECB has been in cause minor panic. Greece." The European Commission al- The market value of those bonds ready has singled out Greece as the has suffered from ratings down- worst offender with wide budget grades. And in a nightmare sce- deficits, and earlier this month or- nario, those bonds could be down- dered the Greek government to graded to a point where the ECB present regular progress on cutting red ink. Questions about the accu- Continued on page 9 racy of Greece's budget accounts are adding to the concern. The gov- The Dormition of the Virgin (above) was painted by El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos) at the end of his Cretan period. A fine illustration ernment acknowledged last month of the cultural fusion that occured in Venetian-occupied Crete, the elaborate painting contains late Byzantine and Italian Mannerist elements. that its deficit will hit 12.7% of WITH THIS ISSUE gross domestic product this year - the biggest in the euro zone and twice previous forecasts from just two months ago. Onassis Center Exhibit and The Origins of El Greco ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet said in an interview pub- By Sophia Stratakis Huling 2010. Curated by Dr. Anastasia “The point [of the exhibit] is not alistic” way, but to suggest their lished Tuesday by Le Monde news- Special to The National Herald Drandaki, a Byzantine art curator just to present beautiful objects, spiritual significance. During the paper -- and posted on the ECB Web at the Benaki Museum in Athens, but to tell a coherent, important Renaissance paintings became in- site - that some countries risked The legendary 16th-century Eu- the paintings are gathered from story,” said Drandaki. “From Crete, creasingly naturalistic and realistic, "losing credibility" if they didn't ropean painter Domenikos public and private collections in El Greco moved on to the main and this was also the case with reli- shore up their finances soon. Theotokopoulos – better known as Greece, Russia, Italy, and North stage of European painting through gious images, sharpening the con- The National Bank of Greece El Greco – has been called a “re- America, some traveling to the U.S. gateways that had been opened up trast between Western and Eastern said Monday that it had felt com- naissance man,” and the Onassis for the first time. The exhibit ex- by long-term coexistence, contra- Christian iconography. pelled to advise Greek banks to Cultural Center is demonstrating plores the interaction between dictions and interactions between Venice conquered Crete in 1211, "show restraint" at the central that more clearly than ever in its Eastern and Western artistic trends Greeks and Latins in Venetian right after the Fourth Crusade and bank's next tender of 12-month latest exhibit. in Crete under the Venetians, which Crete.” the Latins’ sack of Constantinople funds, scheduled for Dec. 16. “The Origins of El Greco: Icon was El Greco’s homeland and train- In the Byzantine tradition, every in 1204, which brought about a Many expect this auction to be Painting in Venetian Crete,” an ex- ing ground. It also follows his de- element of an icon is designed to new dialog between Byzantine and the last time that the ECB offers un- hibit of 46 rare paintings by 14th to velopment from his roots, through express and emphasize spiritual re- Western art. By the end of the 14th limited funds so inexpensively for 16th century artists from the island his reinvention in Italy, and ulti- alities rather than the actual physi- century, Cretan artists began re- so long, and analysts expect some- of Crete, opened at the Onassis mately to his maturity in Renais- cal world. Colors, human features, ceiving commissions from Vene- thing of a stampede for the funds. Center in New York November 17 sance Spain as one of the most rec- and positioning of people and ob- Market rumors have circulated sug- and runs through February 27, ognized artists in history. jects are often not depicted in a “re- Continued on page 3 gesting that a series of downgrades Gala Honors Alex Anthopoulos, Young Celebs; Gage Canadian American General Challenges Manager is Put to the Test

SAN FRANCISCO - More than 700 By David Waldstein maining major league baseball prominent members of the Greek The New York Times team. American community, as well as “I understand he’s one of the Hollywood glitterati and political CHICAGO - The first time Alex An- best payers in the game and proba- notables and honorees graced the thopoulos called a baseball general bly the best Blue Jay to ever play historic Fairmont Hotel atop San manager was nine years ago. When and pitch for us,” Anthopoulos said Francisco’s Nob Hill for the Elios Jim Beattie, then the general man- at the general manager meetings. “I Society’s seventh Hellenic Charity ager of the Montreal Expos, an- understand it’s a big story. What’s Ball on Saturday, November 7. swered the phone, Anthopoulos, important is we need to continue to This year’s honorees were four just 23, panicked and hung up as if add good young controllable play- distinguished Greek Americans: he were a kid making a crank call. ers to this team.” Award winning actors George A little embarrassed and a lot Chakiris and Michael Chiklis, disappointed, Anthopoulos decided Continued on page 3 writer and investigative reporter that his dream of becoming a real Nicholas Gage, and actress/author baseball executive could not end as Marilu Henner. Greek American pathetically as that. singer Kalomira received the Elios “I smacked myself,” he said, Spotlight Award, and television “and said, ‘Come on, have some personality Maria Menounos was guts.’ ” ‘Short Trip to the gracious and elegant Mistress Almost a decade later, An- of Ceremonies. thopoulos no longer hangs up on The Edge’: A On hand were political figures AP PHOTO/SERGEI GRITS other general managers, not unless including former Governor Gray Greece reaches World Cup for 1st time since 1994 they offer a utility infielder for ar- Davis and former San Francisco guably the best pitcher in baseball. Man’s Search Mayor Willie Brown. Also present Greece players celebrate their win against Ukraine in the World Cup qualifying playoff second leg soccer And the guts he displayed when he were His Eminence Metropolitan match at the Donbass Arena in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Greece won 1-0. It called Beattie back looking for a job By Angelike Contis Gerasimos of San Francisco, His is the second time Greece has qualified for the World Cup, the only previous occasion being the 1994 tour- will be tested again as he prepares The National Herald Staff Writer Eminence Metropolitan Nikitas, Di- nament in the United States. See related story on page 9. to make perhaps the most impor- rector of the Patriarch Athenagoras tant personnel decision in the his- NEW YORK –“That I am a sinner is Institute, Ambassador Ioannis An- tory of the Toronto Blue Jays. of no great surprise, as I’m sure it is dreades, Consul General of Greece In his sixth week as the Blue no surprise to anyone who knows in San Francisco, and The Hon- Jays’ general manager, Anthopou- me. That I might ask for mercy has orary Consul General of Cyprus, los has been thrust into the position been also a long-held, long-em- Nicolaos Theophanous. Sophocles’ Plays & The Anguish of War of deciding what to do with Roy braced comfort. That I might be- During his acceptance speech Halladay, the ace pitcher who will come less of a sinner, less distract- writer Nicholas Gage challenged By Patrick Healy formed at Fort Riley in Kansas; at Driver, a former Marine. be entering the final year of his con- ed, less broken, and more Christ- Greek Americans to do a better job The New York Times the Uniformed Services University The investigation of Maj. Nidal tract. like (but never seemed to do) has of channeling their resources and in Bethesda, Md.; and at last week’s Malik Hasan, the Army psychiatrist It is widely assumed that the been the nagging thorn in my side celebrity status to benefit Hel- The ancient Greeks had a short- Warrior Resilience Conference in accused of killing 13 at Fort Hood Blue Jays will not be able to re-sign to date…” lenism. Mr. Gage pointed out that hand for the mental anguish of war, Norfolk, Va. in Texas, loomed over the reading, Halladay and will deal him before As these lines indicate, there’s “Richard Gere, Harrison Ford and for post-traumatic stress disorder The scenes from “Ajax” show the though it was mentioned only a few the trading deadline July 31. Every humor, poetry and lots of spiritual other celebrities travel the globe to and even for outbursts of fratricidal title character plotting to murder times during the post-performance team with enough hotshot earnestness in Scott Cairns’ book champion the cause of the Dalai bloodshed like last week’s shoot- Greek generals who have disgraced discussion. Still, there were echoes prospects and young stars to make “Short Trip to the Edge: Where Lama and to denounce China's oc- ings at Fort Hood. They would in- him. Under a trance by the goddess of Fort Hood, especially in the story a deal, and with the financial re- Earth Meets Heaven – A Pilgrim- cupation of his country. But what voke the names of mythological Athena, he ends up slaughtering of Ajax — in the pain that soldiers sources to sign Halladay long term, age” (HarperCollins). The book is a Greek American celebrity has spo- military heroes who battled inner farm animals he thinks are the offi- and their loved ones faced then and will be checking in regularly with memoir about his spiritual quests ken out against the persecution by demons: Achilles, consumed by the cers. Ajax’s concubine is depicted now, and in the questions raised by Anthopoulos. Many, including the to the monastic community of Mt. Turkish authorities of the Patriarch deaths of his men; Philoctetes, hol- as trying to bring him to his senses; the play about whether war can dri- Mets, already did so at the recent Athos. of Constantinople, the spiritual lowed out from betrayals by fellow the final scene shows Ajax in agony, ve warriors to acts of evil. general manager meetings here. In 2005, the poet and University leader of 300 million Orthodox officers; Ajax, warped with so committing suicide. “These plays are part of a 2,500- The Blue Jays’ goal is to get back of Missouri professor, who had con- Christians? much rage that he wanted to kill his The “Philoctetes” segment por- year history of mental and emo- at least one or two players who will verted to Orthodoxy six years be- comrades. trays Greek military leaders plot- tional pain for soldiers that run up become the foundation of the team fore, realized that while he had a Continued on page 6 Now officials at the Defense De- ting to trick the hero into leading to the present day,” said Mr. in the near future. But it is a per- good job and a wonderful family, partment are turning to the Greeks an attack on Troy, and shows Strathairn, an Academy Award ilous task. Last July the Blue Jays his life was less full of prayer than to explore the psychic impact of Philoctetes struggling with both nominee for his portrayal of Ed- put Halladay on the market and did he thought it should be. What bet- To subscribe call: 718.784.5255 war. physical and emotional pain. ward R. Murrow in the 2005 film not make a deal, which may have ter place to learn about prayer than e-mail: The Pentagon has provided $3.7 A special performance was held “Good Night, and Good Luck.” been at least part of the reason J. P. Mt. Athos, the all-male monastic [email protected] million for an independent produc- on Monday night for dozens of ser- Bryan Doerries, a writer and di- Ricciardi was fired as general man- peninsula in northern Greece that tion company, Theater of War, to vice members, veterans, relatives rector who founded Theater of War, ager after the season. has been an important center for visit 50 military sites through at and Pentagon officials at St. Vin- said the performances were not Now the challenge has been Orthodoxy for centuries? least next summer and stage read- cent’s Hospital in Manhattan. The psychotherapy, noting, for in- passed to Anthopoulos, a 32-year- The book focuses on Cairns’ first ings from two plays by Sophocles, actors in the one-hour reading stance, that the efficacy of his old first-time general manager and three trips to Mt. Athos, a sovereign “Ajax” and “Philoctetes,” for service were David Strathairn, Jeffrey a Canadian native who is about to members. So far the group has per- Wright, Gloria Reuben and Adam Continued on page 5 shape the fate of Canada’s only re- Continued on page 6 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 21-27, 2009 In the Spotlight: Olga Alexakos, Ph.D. GOINGS ON... ■ THRU FEBRUARY 27, 2010 Council and Hellenic News of By Eleni Kostopoulos TNH: Tell us how you got to family is an ongoing project. I am The Alexander S. Onassis Public America, present the 8th Annual The National Herald Staff Writer where you are today. also quite devoted to my communi- Benefit Foundation (USA) will pre- Conference on The Future of Hel- OA: I am a county girl, who fell ty. Recently, I have invested myself sent an extraordinary group of 15th lenism in America on November NEW YORK - Olga Alexakos is an in love with the big city. Love of in building a Hellenic American and 16th century paintings, includ- 21at the Four Seasons Hotel. Reg- accomplished Manhattan real es- learning, of growing as a human businesswomen’s organization, ing early works by El Greco at The istration and coffee begin at 8:00 tate professional at Prudential Dou- being, understanding and helping here in New York. This has turned Onassis Cultural Center at 51st a.m. For more information, visit: glas Elliman. With a Ph.D. in Eco- people, my faith, have always being out to be an amazing, humbling ex- Street between Fifth and Madison http://www.ahiworld.org/hel- nomics, a BA in Psychology and an guiding principles in my life. I see perience. We are having our launch Avenues. The exhibit is titled “The lenism_conf/8th_registration.pdf. extensive background in urban my life as a journey, from birth to event on December 10. Please join Origins of El Greco: Icon Painting in The Four Seasons Hotel is located analysis and real estate marketing, God. And it is a fascinating journey. us and support our efforts! Venetian Crete and is curated for at: One Logan Square, Philadel- Ms. Alexakos has utilized her Some times I get stuck, but more TNH: What is your most enjoy- the Onassis Cultural Center by Dr. phia, Pennsylvania or call: (215) knowledge and expertise for more often than not it has been a lot of able pastime? Anastasia Drandaki, Curator of the 963-15000. than 16 years of selling Manhattan fun. I hope to make a positive im- OA: My most enjoyable pastime Byzantine Collection at the Benaki real estate. pact on the lives of the people is being with my nephews and Museum, Athens. The Origins of El ■ NOVEMBER 28 TNH: Tell us about yourself. around me. My family is very im- niece. I can spend infinite hours Greco will present 46 exceptional BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. – The Pan-Icarian OA: I was born in a little village, portant to me and my love for them with them. I play monopoly and go works from public and private col- Brotherhood Foutrides Chapter will Mavrovouni Laconias in the spring keeps me strong. to the playground with the little lections in Greece, Europe, the host the Ikarian Paniyiri on Novem- of 1956. I moved to Athens when I TNH: What is the most challeng- ones, to the museums and out to United States and Canada, many of ber 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Nikos Ban- was 15. Young people were grow- ing aspect of your career? dinners with the older ones which will be traveling to the U.S. quents in Bridgeview, Illinois. Live ing up fast those days. I came to OA: As a woman, I am blessed to TNH: Share with us some words for the first time. For more informa- music performances by, ORMI and New York in 1974, I wanted to have a career in a field where the of wisdom. tion call 212-486-4448, fax us at Violitzi. It will feature a traditional study psychology and live in Amer- so-called glass ceiling does not ex- OA: The sun may not be shining 212-486-4744, or email Greek cuisine buffet consisting of ica. It has been a long novel since, ist. But I can get quite absorbed bright every day, but everyday is a [email protected]. lamb & manestra, chicken & pota- with many chapters. The current with work. The biggest challenge is blessing. toes, pastitsio, spanakopita, veg- chapter finds me in Manhattan, in to balance work and family/per- TNH: What part of Greece is ■ NOVEMBER 20 etables, salads, fruit, desserts, un- another village, Greenwich Village. sonal life. your family from? Have you visit- NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Archdioce- limited soft drinks, juices and cof- I’ve become what you may call a TNH: Do you have any role ed? san Holy Trinity Cathedral's Philop- fee. Tickets for the dinner and soccer auntie. Some of my favorite models? Olga Alexakos is devoted to her OA: Though we were born and tochos Society will be hosting its el- dance are $50.00; the dance only is days are school trips with my little OA: My role models are my profession, community and family. raised in Mani, I have family now egant annual fundraising event - $25.00; children 6-12 1/2 off and nephews. Another passion besides mother and my grandmothers. I living all over Greece. I go every The Chrysanthemum Ball honoring children under 6 are free. Nikos my nephews is real estate. Home grew up in Mani after the war. Life trying to assimilate what they’ve year. I wish I could go every week- Helen Bakalis Nicozisis on Novem- Banquets is located at: 7600 South has a sacred meaning for me. Shar- was tough, but people were re- taught me. TNH: What is your end! I miss everybody so much! I ber 20 at the Metropolitan Club. Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, Illi- ing the joy of my clients when they silient and resourceful. Families greatest achievement thus far? discovered Skype recently and that The event begins at 8:00 p.m.. Tick- nois. For advance ticket purchase move into a new home is a real pulled together to help each other. What do you hope to achieve in the is helping a bit. I think the Greek ets are $125, including an open bar or more information call: (708) blessing. I usually become great My mother was one of the kindest future? countryside is the most beautiful in and a light buffet. For those inter- 975-5545 friends with them. I go with the and sweetest persons I have ever OA: My greatest achievement is the world. I was there last January ested in a full evening dinner, call apartment, somewhat! We Greeks come to know. Her soft smile is al- the love of my family. The beautiful and celebrated New Years in Mete- the Church at 212.288.3215. RSVP ■ DECEMBER 3 are merchant people; we love the ways with me. My grandmothers relationship I have with my four ora. Extraordinary! prior to November 16, contact: Ral- NEW YORK, NY – The Ministry of energy of agorapolisia! were wise and strong. I am always siblings, my two sisters-in-law, five TNH: Does Greek Orthodoxy lou Zervoudakis. 212-737-6267 or Economy, Competitiveness & Ship- nephews and my beautiful niece. play a part in your life and what Stephanie Pantelides at 212-327- ping of Greece will host the 11th The fact is that at 53, I am full of life you do? 0265. Annual Capital Link Forum on, and as curious to explore the world OA: Faith guides my path. I find “Greece: Positioning for the Re- as I was at 23! I must also mention myself, my strength, my compas- ■ NOVEMBER 20 bound: Investment & Business Op- receiving my doctorate. I am very sion and my healing in prayer. I NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Dodecane- portunities in Greece Today,” on Eat, Shop, Explore Chicago’s proud of that; it took a lot of disci- was blessed to grow up in the beau- sian Youth is hosting a party at Pearl December 3 at the Metropolitan pline and hard work. For the future, tiful spirituality of Greek Ortho- Lounge in Bayside on November 20 Club. The Metropolitan Club is lo- Many Ethnic Neighborhoods at the personal level, I want to con- doxy. Monastic life has always ap- at 11 p.m. Live Greek music by Chis- cated at: One East 60th Street, New tinue to grow wise and happy. And pealed to me, but my curiosity tos Zavolas, guest singers and Vasilis York, NY 10022. For more informa- By Caryn Rousseau to Washington Street in the city’s to be a bit more patient - still work- about the ways of the world has Patrikis on the violin, will sing a vari- tion and registration, visit: West Loop neighborhood. ing on that. On a higher level, my gotten in the way! ety of songs including the best of the http://www.capitallinkforum.com/g CHICAGO (AP) — From Greek- Fancier restaurants with names nisiotika all night. There is a $10 reece/2009/main.html town to Chinatown, from the Polish like Pegasus, Parthenon and San- cover charge, including a drink stub. Triangle to Pakistani restaurants on torini serve saganaki (fried cheese) Pearl is located at: 45-30 Bell Blvd, ■ DECEMBER 4 Devon Avenue, Chicago has a and spanakopita (spinach pie). Bayside, N.Y. NEW YORK - Hellenic Public Radio wealth of diverse ethnic neighbor- They sit alongside bakeries, can- QUESTION OF THE WEEK COSMOS-FM invites you to its an- hoods to explore. dle shops and corner fast food ■ NOVEMBER 21 nual GALA, Friday, December 4 at Chicago is known as a city of eateries where you can order take- PHILADELPHIA, Penn. – The Amer- the Pierre Hotel at 21 East 61st neighborhoods and Patricia Sulli- out gyros. Vote on our website! ican Hellenic Institute Foundation Street in Manhattan. This year the van, manager of the city’s Chicago The cultural center focuses sponsored by Sigmapharm Labora- late Dr. Constantine Papadakis will Neighborhood Tours program, said around the National Hellenic Mu- You have the chance to express your opinion on our website on an tories, LLC in cooperation with the be honored with the Phidippides visitors need to leave the tourist- seum (801 W. Adams St.), where important question in the news. The results will be published in our Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Award for his passionate advocacy heavy Loop and Michigan Avenue museum officials say visitors can printed edition next week along with the question for that week. Foundation (USA), The World of Hellenism. For tickets and info. areas to really see the different eth- see folk art and textile exhibits. The The question this week is: Is it a good goal for Greek Americans to Council of Hellenes Abroad call 718-204-8900 or visit nic and cultural corners of the city. museum also boasts an oral history spend one of their college years in Greece? (S.A.E.) U.S.A. Region, The www.Gaepis.org “They’re distinct and they’re center that lets listeners wear head- ❏ Yes Behrakis Foundation and co-spon- beautiful,” Sullivan said. “The ar- sets to hear Greek immigrants tell ❏ No sored by the Hellenic American Na- ■ NOTE TO OUR READERS chitecture is different, as are the their stories. ❏ Maybe tional Council Federation of Hel- This calendar of events section is a restaurants and the stores. It’s real- Each August the neighborhood lenic American Societies of complimentary service to the Greek ly a melting pot.” hosts a Taste of Greece festival. The The results for last week’s question: Do you want Congress to pass Philadelphia & Greater Delaware American community. All parishes, GREEKTOWN: It’s clear you’ve Greek Independence Day Parade is the House healthcare reform bill or something similar to it? Valley, the Greek American Cham- organizations and institutions are reached Greektown when you read in the spring. 33% voted “Yes” ber of Commerce, the Hellenic encouraged to e-mail their infor- the signage on the local Walgreens For more information: 64% voted “No” American Lawyers Association of mation 3-4 weeks ahead of time, drugstore — it’s written in Greek. http://www.greektownchicago.org/ 3% voted “Maybe” Philadelphia, the Hellenic Medical and no later than Monday of the Greektown stretches along Halsted and http://www.nationalhellenic- Society of Greater Philadelphia week before the event, to Street from Van Buren Street north museum.org. Please vote at: www.thenationalherald.com U.S.-Greece Business Advisory [email protected] THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 21-27, 2009 COMMUNITY 3 Banquet in Unfinished St. Nicholas Family Life Center Promises Bright Future

Herald’s Bright Future at St. Nicholas Church and trans- his ordination to the priesthood. ported to the site. Although the groups intended ST. LOUIS - More than 450 mem- The lack of space for parking on for Father Doug and Presvytera bers of the parish of the Greek Or- the site, due to the ongoing con- Christina to use the money to travel thodox Church of St. Nicholas in St. struction, required the use of two to London, Father Doug formally Louis gathered recently for first shuttle-buses that traveled be- presented the checks to Capital banquet held in the new Family Life tween the Family Life Center and a Campaign for the continued Center. They were so excited they nearby church. Despite all the chal- progress of the project. scheduled the event before the lenges, though, the event was fes- “Since we can’t take the whole walls were even finished. tive. parish with us to London, we would Parishioners came to participate After dinner, they heard greet- rather see the money go to use in the blessing of the new building’s ings from Nicky Antoniou, Parish here for the whole parish to enjoy,” foundation, celebrate the progress Council President; Tom Whaley, Father Doug said. in the construction, and pray that it Design Committee chairman; Leon Papadatos Partnership LLP Ar- fulfills its potential to bring new op- Spanos, Capital Campaign chair- chitects of New York City and Chio- portunities for growth in faith and man; and Leo Catsavis, Capital dini Associates of St. Louis are the fellowship to the community. Campaign co-chairman, and architects of record for the state-of- “Take a good look around, be- Michael Ferretti, master of cere- the-art Family Life Center. cause the next time we’re all here, monies for the event. The Center will include a unique it’s not going to look like this,” Fa- Each one thanked the parish- Byzantine Chapel which will tower ther Doug said in his remarks, not- ioners for their spiritual and finan- over the entire complex. A two sto- ing the exposed structural beams, cial support of the Family Life Cen- ry atrium entrance will be the fea- open sides and the muddy ground ter, and exhorted all those present tured design element leading to the beyond the foundation. to continue supporting the project. combination Banquet Facility and Father Doug Papulis, assisted by After the speeches, Nicky Anto- Gymnasium. Father Michael Arbanas and Father Rendering of the new Family and Life Center of the Church of St. Nicholas in St. Louis, Missouri. The state of the niou, on behalf of the Parish Coun- The facility will also contain Emmanuel Hatzidakis, performed art facility was designed by Papadatos Partnership LLP Architects of N.Y. and Chiodini Associates of St. Louis. cil, and Marilyn Jemas, the Philop- classrooms, meeting rooms and of- the blessing ceremony. tochos president, on her organiza- fices. The second level will be open Before the ceremony, the St. Choir sang hymns of praise as well and the children enjoyed playing dertaking. Because the kitchen fa- tion’s behalf, each presented Father to the entrance atrium, which will Nicholas Dancers provided enter- as the Troparion of St. Nicholas. throughout the complex. cilities at the Family Life Center are Doug with a check for $5,000 in be experienced as a luminous jewel tainment and aterward, the Junior Everyone shared in a festive dinner, The event was an ambitious un- not finished, the food was prepared honor of the 25th anniversary of box. Onassis Center Exhibit Examines Origins of El Greco in Multicultural Crete

Continued from page 1 tine style of the lot, greet the visitor of Christ” and “The Adoration of at the entrance to the gallery. The the Shepherds.” Both of these, as tians to paint in the Western style others are by Angelos, Klontzas, well as “The Entombment of (alla forma latina). The Cretans and Damaskenos. Christ,” were produced during his quickly adapted the Latin ap- Four paintings came from the ten years in Italy, when he reinvent- proach, and developed the flexibili- State Hermitage Museum in St. Pe- ed himself by becoming an appren- ty to create alla forma Latina or alla terburg, Russia, in their first trip since tice despite already being a recog- forma greka (“Greek style”) as the entering the Hermitage in 1930. nized artist. assignment required. Drandakis One section of the exhibit dis- The exhibit culminates with El said archives in Venice reveal that plays three 16th-century paintings, Greco’s “The Coronation of the Vir- soon afterward Cretan art was all signed by Nikolaos Tzafouris: gin,” (about 1603), owned by the prized throughout Europe, and de- “Deisis,” in purely Byzantine style, Onassis Foundation, which displays mand increased with the fall of “The Virgin Madre della Conso- his celebrated Spanish style. Constantinople in 1453. lazione,” purely Western, and “The “It shows us his distance from “Cretan painters were receiving Road to Calvary,” a mixture of the his Cretan and Italian past, but also huge commissions from Venice, two. These are the best examples of the path he followed through dif- from the Dalmatian coast and from how Cretan painters executed icons ferent European traditions, com- other areas in the Balkans. So they according to the demands of their bining them all in his unique picto- had an international appeal,” said clientele, said Drandaki. “If it was- rial universe, where he concluded Drandaki. “In this aspect, n’t for the signatures, it would very his artistic transformation,” Dran- Theotokopoulos is not a unique difficult to tell that they were made daki said. case among his compatriots.” by the same painter,” she said. “Our objective is never just to Those compatriots included Of the seven El Greco works in present pieces of art, but to say artists such as Angelos, Nikolaos the exhibit, three are from his Cre- something, to underline something Tzafouris, Andreas Pavias, Geor- tan period: “Saint Luke Painting the important about our artistic and gios Klontzas, Michael Icon of the Virgin,” “The Adoration cultural and certainly political Damaskenos, and Donatos Bitza- of the Magi” (both from the Benaki course over the centuries,” said manos, all of whom are represent- Museum) and “The Dormition of Onassis Center Executive Director ed in the exhibit. Pavias’s “Crucifix- the Virgin” (Church of the Dormi- Loucas Tsilas. ion” is a highly ornate work in tion, Syros, Greece). Two paint- Admission is free. Hours are which Christ on the Cross is sur- Dr. Anastasia Dandraki, Curator of the Byzantine Collection at the Benaki Museum, speaks to reporters at ings, one from the municipality of Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. rounded by a vast throng of onlook- the Onassis Cultural Center who gathered for a press conference ahead of the opening of the exhibit. Heraklion and the other from a col- to 6 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, ers, soldiers, and riders on horse- lection at Queen’s University in Christmas, and New Year’s Day). back, most wearing 15th-century capital), to insure the work’s mar- ine of the Sinaites in Heraklion Greece, and the other ten have only Kingston, Ontario, Canada, are be- Guided tours will be offered every attire. He signed it in Latin and ketability, Drandaki said. (now a museum), thanks to a loan been exhibited once in Athens. ing reunited for the first time since Wednesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. even added his birthplace, Candia At the heart of the exhibit are 11 from Archbishop Eirinaios of Crete. Three of them, all anonymous and scholars agreed they were original- For more information, call the Cen- (modern-day Heraklion, the Cretan icons from the church of St. Cather- Only one has ever traveled outside demonstrating the purest Byzan- ly part of a tryptich: “The Baptism ter at 212-486-4448. Greek Canadian General Manager Pursues Baseball Glory

Continued from page 1 ports. He had a knack for it, and of congratulations, “and I had it two years later, after Omar Minaya framed,” said the young man who After the 1997 season, when An- took over as general manager, An- spent most of his summers on the thopoulos was a college student in thopoulos was offered his first real island of Lemnos. “I am glad I have Montreal, he watched as Beattie, job in baseball as a scout for a long name that is obviously the general manager of his favorite $25,000 a year. Greek. It’s great that people realize team, struggled with a similar deci- Within a year he was the Expos’ that I’m Greek.” sion — what to do with Pedro Mar- assistant scouting director, but in At an American Hellenic Insti- tinez, who was traded in the off- 2003 Anthopoulos moved to the tute (AHI) business networking season for Carl Pavano and Tony Blue Jays. In 2005 he became an breakfast in 2007 Anthopoulos that Armas Jr. assistant general manager, and on a major highlight of his career was Today, Beattie is a financial ad- Oct. 3 he was named general man- serving as an advance scout for the viser in Boston, and he remembers ager with a mission: handle the Greek National Baseball Team for the difficulty of making that deci- Halladay situation and revitalize the Athens 2004 Olympics, but his sion. He does not recall Anthopou- the organization. He has already greatest Hellenic moment was en- los hanging up on him but does re- overhauled the scouting depart- tering the Olympic Stadium during member his diligence in the work- ment, and more changes will be the opening ceremonies. place after he gave Anthopoulos an coming. Nick Larigakis, The Executive internship opening fan mail. “He’s got to make a big decision Director of AHI Larigakis told TNH “He’s a very smart guy, and he’s where he’ll either be the hero or the that Anthopoulos said that he took always extremely prepared,” Beat- goat,” John Gibbons, the former a chance at the start of his baseball tie said. “But there’s no way to pre- Blue Jays manager, said. career. Being an unpaid intern dur- pare for a decision like that one.” “But he’s so bright and likable. ing the weekend didn’t go over well Anthopoulos spent the last There’s just something about that with his family, but his paying job decade preparing for this decision, guy. I think he has the chance to be of bank teller during the week was and more. His path into baseball great.” never a temptation. The Greek was not typical. Growing up in For all his great potential to Canadian loves his baseball, and Montreal the son of a Greek immi- make a name for himself among now is his moment to shine trying grant, he studied economics at Mc- the gods of American baseball, Alex to bring baseball glory back Cana- Master University. Anthopoulos retains a firm grip on da. But his life changed drastically his roots. His Hellenic pride was ap- just before his 21st birthday when parent during a brief interview The above article includes addi- his father died of a heart attack. with The National Herald. “The tional reporting by The National Whatever plans Anthopoulos had Greek community sent me a letter,” Herald. for a career in finance were aban- doned as he took over his father’s heating and ventilation business, even though it was never his desire. “In a lot of ways my father’s death is the reason I’m here today,” Writings of Harris P. Jameson he said during the general manager meetings. “Obviously, I wish I could have him back, but it forced me to grow up fast. While my friends I. Jameson’s Chronicles were partying, I had to grow up.” For two years he and one of his Volume I...... $6.95 two brothers worked long hours and studied heating engineering at Volume II ...... $6.95 night. But one morning he woke up and admitted to himself that it was not his life. He had a dream to get Both for ...... $12.00 into baseball, and if he did not pur- sue it now, he might never get an- other chance. He called Beattie in 2000 and II. Novel “For Sully’s Sake” $10.25 turned down a job offer from Fi- delity Investments in Toronto to All three for ...... $20.00 open fan letters for free at Olympic Stadium. NAME: ______“I decided I’m going to be the ADDRESS: ______best fan mail guy I could be,” he said. “I went in the corner, set up CITY: ______STATE: ____ ZIP: ______my stuff and shut my mouth.” Mail to: Mr. Harris P. Jameson When he finished with the mail, Anthopoulos would go sit with the 6 Louders Ln, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-3423 scouts and do his own scouting re- 4 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 21-27, 2009

Estiatorio Milos the Scene of St.Catherine of Sinai Fundraiser Dr. Helen Evans Speaks about the Monastery of St. Catherine HMS of Philadelphia Serves Medicine and Hellenism

Friends and benefactors of the renowned Monastery of St. Catherine Dr. Helen Evans, who holds the Mary and Michael Jaharis Curatorship (L. to. r.) The board of the Hellenic Medical Society of Philadelphia shown l. - r. : Katherine, Crown Princess of Yugoslavia, President of at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and is an expert in Byzantine art John Psaltis, Constantine Chrysofos, Fran Zambalas, George Dendri- the St. Catherine Foundation, Maria Jaharis, Angeliki Frangou, Olga during her presentation at the St. Catherine’s monastery fundraising nos, Dennis Hatzieliades, Alex Poulathas, Elias Eliades, Martina Har- Lymperi, Frosso Beys and Doris Trifon at a fundrasing event in N.Y. event. The great institution was established by the Emperor Justinian. ris, and Tom Tasakis. One of the group’s aims is scholarship support. Academic Conference on Asia Minor and Pontian Genocides Held in Chicago

By John P. Psiharis the Greeks of the Black Sea region Dr. Hatzidimitriou used the term 1922, had been told that the Turks Special to The National Herald co-existed with the Turks until the “Smyrna Gate” to describe “the in- had burned Smyrna.” dawn of World War I. In 1908, terplay between realities in the Leonidas Raptakis, a Rhode Is- CHICAGO - The Pontian Genocide Turkish nationalists, known as the field and what was going on in land State Senator, was in atten- was the theme for a day-long acad- Young Turks, revolted against Sul- Washington.” dance and briefly spoke during the emic conference held at the Westin tan Hamid and called for the elimi- Dr. Hatzidimitriou presented conference. He has the distinction Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois on No- nation of ethnic Christian minori- confidential documents and corre- of sponsoring a resolution in the vember 7. The event titled, “Acade- ties including the Armenians, As- spondence between then U.S. Sec- Rhode Island legislature commem- mic Conference on the Asia Minor syrians, Anatolian and Pontian retary of State Charles Evans Hugh- orating the Pontian Genocide. The Catastrophe” was organized by the Greeks. es, Allen Dulles, who served as Greek Pontian Genocide Remem- Pontian Greek Society of Chicago. The morning session of the con- Evans’ assistant and would become brance Day was held on May 19, The Pontian Genocide was a ference began with Dr. Taner Ak- Director of the Central Intelligence 2008. dark chapter in the history of the cam, Associate Professor of History Agency and U.S. Admiral Mark Other speakers during the day- Greek people. Between 1914 and at Clark University in Worchester, Lambert Bristol, who served as the long event included George Shirin- 1923, millions of Greeks, Armeni- Mass., who spoke on “The Greek U.S. High Commissioner in Turkey ian, executive director of the Zo- ans and Assyrians who resided in ‘Deportations’ and Massacres of from 1919-1927. ryan Institute’s Interntational Insti- Asia Minor, Pontus and Eastern 1913-1914, A Trial Run for the Ar- The evidence revealed that the tute for Genocide and Human Thrace were persecuted, deported menian Genocide.” In his speech, U.S. was aware of the Turkish ac- Rights Studies; Matthias Bjorn- or killed in an effort by the Ot- Dr. Akcam presented compelling tions being taken against the lund, a Danish archival historian; toman Empire to cleanse the area evidence that the Ottoman Empire Greeks and others, but chose to Dr. Alexander Kitroeff, Associate of Christians with the aim of mak- considered the cleansing of Greeks downplay these atrocities. Dr. Professor of History and Academic ing it a monolithic Muslim society. from the Asia Minor region a pre- Hatzidimitriou believes that British Director of the Center for Peace and The Greek presence on the Black cursor to the Armenian genocide. Intelligence officials had shared de- Global Citizenship at Haverford Sea coast dates back to before 1000 Despite significant efforts to cover tailed reports on Turkey’s actions in College, who spoke on “The Plight BC. After the fall of Constantinople up their involvement, Dr. Akcam the region; however the U.S., led of the Greek Refugees After the to the Crusaders in 1204 AD the documented that the Ottoman Em- by Hughes and Bristol, did not wish Break-up of the Ottoman Empire;” Empire of Trebizond was estab- pire paid for steamships to accom- to alienate either Turkey or Greece and Dr. Van Koufoudakis, Dean lished on the Black Sea’s southern plish the forced displacement of and thus covered up much of the Emeritus of the College of Arts and coast and lasted for two hundred Greeks who lived in the region. Ac- truth. Sciences at Indiana University-Pur- and fifty years until 1461 when it cording to a cable, the Greek pas- One example of this was a U.S. due at Fort Wayne, Indiana who was one of the last parts of Greece sengers were charged a fare to relo- State Department memo respond- spoke on “Turkey’s Deliberate and to fall into the hands of the Ot- cate. Dr. Akcam believes that the ing to information requested by Systemic Violations of Internation- toman Empire. primary motivation for this action The monastery of Panagia Soumela near Trebizond (Trapezounta) on Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of al Agreements Since 1923.” Although Greeks resisted extra- was security and that the Ottomans the Black Sea is a powerful symbol of Pontian glory and suffering. Massachusetts on the burning of Event sponsors were: The Feder- ordinary pressure to convert to Is- believed they could accomplish this Smyrna. In it, Evans wrote, “The ation of Greek American Organiza- lam in the 15th and 16th centuries, by expelling Christians.” It was not an Associate Adjunct Professor at mentary Evidence Reveals”. He is Turks have a general responsibility tions ENOSIS, Pan Pontian Federa- more than 250,000 Greeks were racist”, he maintains. “Their goal St. John’s University, presented a the author of several books includ- for keeping order, but they do not tion of the United States and Cana- forced to convert to the Muslim was to keep the Christian popula- paper titled “Official and Unofficial ing American Accounts Document- know how the fire was started.” da, SAE, Hellenic Link and HANC. faith during the 17th and 18th cen- tion between five and ten percent.” American Reactions to the Asia Mi- ing the Destruction of Smyrna However, the U.S., as documented For further information, visit turies. Despite inherent tensions, Dr. Constantine Hatzidimitriou nor ‘Catastrophe’ - What the Docu- (2005). During his presentation, in a telegram dated September 15, www.pontiangreeks.org. Tragedy Strikes Astoria: Greek American Pedestrian Fatally Injured by Hellene

NEW YORK – Konstantinos the late Mr. Stavropoulos, noting mail reply to The National Herald. Stavropoulos, 65, was fatally in- how much he loved his wife and TNH has twice contacted DCPI to jured on Friday afternoon, Nov. 13 son. “We were friends, and would inquire about the charges and when he was struck by an oncom- always spend time together. We whether Massuridis has been re- ing vehicle. The tragic accident, used to watch soccer together, leased, but the questions were not which left the unlucky Mr. since he was a big fan of answered. Stavropoulos dead at the scene, oc- Olympiakos and enjoyed a personal An eyewitness who wished to be curred in Astoria, New York at the friendship with the team’s owner, known only by the name John, said intersection of 21st Avenue and Socrates Kokkalis. He was a popu- he was one of the first people to ar- 23rd Street, at approximately 5:50 lar guy, and everyone liked him.” rive on the scene, and added that p.m. Even more tragic is the fact Zachary Touratzidis, an eyewit- “the paramedics took too long to that the fatal accident was caused ness, said that the accident hap- arrive.” According to him, “they by another Greek American, pened while the victim was trying came after a 25-minute delay, and George Massuridis, who was dri- to cross the street. when they finally arrived the victim ving his Jeep Liberty West on 21st “He tried to cross in between the was laying on the street in a near Avenue when he struck Mr. cars and that’s when the accident death-state.” Nevertheless, as re- Stavropoulos, who was crossing occurred. The driver was a Greek ported above, the police are refut- the street. American. He was polite, and ing this allegation. Mr. Massuridis, an Astoria resi- seemed to be a straight-up guy. He “He had suffered a head injury dent, was arrested at the scene for told us that he had no time to react, and had lost a great deal of blood. an unrelated warrant according to and that he hit the brakes as soon He died shortly afterwards,” John the Department of Communica- as he heard the thud, but by then it said, adding that he knew the vic- tions and Public Information of the was too late.” tim for many years. He also noted NYPD, while police announced that Mr. Touratzidis also noted that that the news of the tragic accident an investigation into the accident is the driver was within the speed has plunged all the employees at currently underway. limit, and that he was not going the Astoria Transportation Corpo- The late Mr. Stavropoulos, who faster than 25 miles an hour. He ration into a state of grief. was a resident Jackson Heights and The tragic scene at the intersection of 21st Ave. and 21st St. in Astoria, N.Y. where Greek America driver called the accident a case of being “He was a good man, polite, a worked as a taxi driver for the Asto- George Massuridis’ Jeep struck and killed fellow Greek Konstantinos Stavropoulos on Friday, Nov. 13th. in the wrong place at the wrong hard worker, and he respected ria Transportation Corporation, time. everyone. Everyone has the finest which is located near the intersec- National Herald that the authori- his son Alexander, and dozens of born in Athens. He was a good fam- The situation surrounding Mr. things to say about him,” said a col- tion of 21 Ave. and 23 Street, was ties were delayed in arriving on the other friends and relatives rushed ily man, and was what you would Massuridis’ arrest remains unclear, league of the deceased named An- exiting a local grocery store right scene. to the scene of the accident as soon call a ‘workaholic.’ He came from a since the Queens County District tonis, who added that Mr. before the accident occurred. However, responding to an e- as they were notified. For three wealthy family in Greece, and his Attorney’s office has no record of a Stavropoulos had just started work- According to eyewitness ac- mail by TNH, a police spokesperson hours, they stood in the stormy au- father owned the Palladion, which warrant. “There are no charges ing at the Astoria Transportation counts, Mr. Massuridis was unable wrote that “Based upon the “911” tumn weather and watched in dis- was one of the best restaurants in pending against Mr. Massuridis for Corporation a few weeks ago. to avoid the collision in time, and calls and the police reports, your in- belief as police officers examined its time. He was a graduate of the events relating to 11/13/2009. “We are in a state of shock. as soon as he realized what hap- formation as to a delay and/or neg- the accident scene, leaving only Anargyreion School in the island of With regard to a warrant you Everything happened in just a split pened, he exited his vehicle and ligence appears to be incorrect.” It when the authorities removed the Spetses, and like so many other should call DCPI/NYPD as my second,” he said. tried to offer first aid to his fellow was also noted that “EMS respond- victim’s body from the sidewalk. Greek Americans, he came to the records do not indicate any warrant Mr. Stavropoulos’ funeral was Greek American, who was lying on ed and pronounced him [the vic- James Stefatos, a relative of the United States in search of a better here in Queens,” Kevin R. Ryan, Di- held at the St. Demetrios Cathedral the street in a pool of blood. tim] DOA at the scene.” deceased, spoke to TNH about Mr. life.” rector of Communications for the in Astoria, on Tuesday, November Another eyewitness told The Mr. Stavropoulos’ wife Angelike, Stavropoulos. “The deceased was Costas Bolkos also spoke about Queens County DA said in an e- 17, 2009.

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By Maria Micheles ence the play on different levels and begins to cut up her wedding Special to The National Herald rather than adhering to one. The veil, to be able to decorate the win- smiles, petting the cow’s skin, gazes dows. It is then that Dimitri brings Sometimes live theater can make at the cow’s eyes, and the milking of home the papers that signify that a more powerful impact than Holly- the cow generate a positive re- he’s finally able to buy a diner, a wood’s profitable action-packed ad- sponse, and one begins to think this time which came later, rather than venture movies that may excite an is more real, that it more powerfully sooner. Perhaps too late. audience but do not stimulate con- evokes the feelings of experiencing The author did something un- templation. Theater’s primary pur- the presence of an animal, than ac- usual, in exploring life through pose is not to create spectacle, but to tually seeing a live one onstage. Dimitri’s eyes in the first half, and delve into issues time and time We follow Dimitri’s trip back to then of Eleni in the second, but this again and re-interpret them. With Greece, too late to reunite with his is done to give us glimpses of each the memory or history play, which deceased mother. He picks up the character’s facing their most diffi- explores personal experiences in pieces by taking a young wife, won- cult hurdles and how they are able historically difficult periods, conflict derfully interpreted by Maria Niora, to overcome them and get by. between characters is secondary to who’s both hesitant and excited to The play’s end conveys that in or- the turmoil they’ve had to undergo leave Greece. She participates in a der to have, one must face priva- in a turbulent world, and they seek beautiful dance with her koliti, tions, and to undergo hardship for in each other ways to subdue those which celebrates female bonding. some time, even such as remaining pangs and recreate a viable world. The simple movements under the in an unhappy marriage temporari- Maria Logis’s play “The Lemon white wedding veil are wonderfully ly, until prospects improve. The play Tree”, which just completed a run at choreographed. hints, however, that there are things New York’s Wild Project Theater at- Attending a Radio City movie that one or both spouses might do to tempts to deal with a subject that show on her first night in America is ease the emotional pain of the other. has not been sufficiently dealt with: the only grand day Eleni experi- The production speaks to our a family’s painful compromises. ences, as what awaits her is a drab times as well, our financial crisis, The play’s multi-media presenta- life, stuck indoors all day, wanting when some people lose the luxuries tion, incorporating film and live on- to make a dish of stifado with either they had, and all must learn to do stage musicians playing original goat, rabbit or baby veal, but in- with less, but are able to explore songs, set the tone for 1917 Epirus, stead has to do with lentils. De- other things that allow them to gain with its idyllic life and landscape, prived of every pleasure, as Dimitri The family of “The Lemon Tree” includes (standing) playwright Maria Logis, second from left, Actress culturally, until more affluent times and to which the play reverts takes control of the money to realize Maria Niora, Demetrios Bonaros, 5th from left, and kneeling, Leo Giannopoulos (right) and Zinia Anaplioti. appear. throughout the night, with dance his dream of owning a diner, her and songs recreating the old serene predicament is not portrayed as ug- setting filled mostly with the charac- ly or hapless, but as moments of ters’ longing for love and marriage waiting and longing, and time alone and the basic things of life which for allowing memories to be re- John and Mary Pappajohn Endow Research Building make one happy, in contrast to the played, and glorified when com- road father and son, played by pared to the present - as one would By Evan C. Lambrou tal investor, said Mr. Pappajohn, covery as the Pappajohn Institute, with University officials about the Demetrios Bonaros and Leo Gi- imagine nostalgia’s origin to be. In Special to The National Herald who has given millions to Iowa uni- which will be housed in the new project over a year ago, and said annopoulos, are forced to take those moments human entrapment versities for entrepreneurial cen- Pappajohn building, and where the cross-disciplinary approach of when faced with regional food in space and time become a chance NEW YORK – Barely a month since ters, as well as millions to advance most of the medical research at the the Institute appealed to him. shortages. The father, contrary to for past happenings to be reviewed, the sculpture park in Des Moines medical research. University of Iowa will be conduct- The new building was designed his wife Fotini’s wishes, (Zina extended and possibly reconfig- bearing their name held its grand The latest gift will help develop ed. by world-renowned American ar- Anaplioti), leaves for Smyrna, then ured, filling up the time until one is opening, showcasing their $40 mil- new biomedical technologies “Part of the Pappajohns’ gift chitect Charles Gwathmey, who de- a center for opportunity, to raise able to participate in the world lion donation in art, venture capi- which will “put Iowa on the map,” goes towards the building, and part signed the 1992 renovation of money to send Dimitri to the U.S., again. talist John Pappajohn and his wife he said. goes to the Institute, which will al- Frank Lloyd Wright’s Guggenheim but the father is left to vanish in the The director, Mahayana Mary committed another $26.4 The gift will allow construction low us to go out and recruit top- Museum in New York City. Smyrnan fires, the dramatic footage Landowne, captures this well, su- million towards constructing, to begin this year on a six-story, notch people,” said Institute Direc- The University engaged the late of which is projected on a screen on- perimposing Eleni’s image along- equipping and staffing a new bio- 200,000 square-foot building adja- tor Dr. Michael Welch. Mr. Gwathmey, who died this past stage. side Ingrid Bergman’s on the screen, medical research building at the cent to the Carver Biomedical Re- The Institute’s primary focus August, at Mr. Pappajohn’s urging. Dimitri learns of the catastrophe so that the two merge - the glitz of University of Iowa in Iowa City. search Center, according to Univer- will be on neurosciences, diabetes, Lynette L. Marshall, CEO of the when he happens to pick up a copy Hollywood enjoins with the unexcit- The gift is the third largest sin- sity officials. cardiovascular diseases, imaging University of Iowa Foundation, was of The Times. To bury the pain, ing life of its viewers. Other popular gle commitment to the University When completed in 2013, the and regenerative medicine. Mr. clearly ecstatic about the Pappa- Dimitri works night and day in a movies like “Gone with the Wind” of Iowa Foundation, and the largest John & Mary Pappajohn Biomed- Pappajohn also said he will help the johns’ gift: diner, sending everything to his offer respite, allowing one to make ever from individual Iowa donors, ical Discovery Building and the Institute obtain technologies that “The Pappajohns are among mother in Epirus, including a cow, the best of what one has. Near the according to University President Carver building will create a new his venture capital has helped de- those rare individuals who use which is bigger and fatter than the end of the play, Eleni exclaims that Sally Mason, bringing the total the research quadrangle northeast of velop, including breakthrough can- their philanthropy to improve qual- ones in the village. It is a wonderful as Scarlet used curtains to make her Pappajohns have given to the the University’s main hospital. cer detection and new molecular ity of life in the broadest sense. We scene, though there is no real cow dress, she could use her wedding school to $38.6 million. The Iowa Board of Regents also diagnostic discoveries. remain deeply grateful to them for onstage—the play’s use of minimal dress for curtains. She walks over to “The biomedical industry is my agreed to rename the University of Mr. Pappajohn told the National their generous consideration,” she props enables the viewer to experi- her treasure chest from back home area of expertise” as a venture capi- Iowa Institute for Biomedical Dis- Herald he entered into discussions said. The Anguish of War for Today’s Soldiers Explored through Sophocles’ Plays

Continued from page 1 al, and Athens during his time was prevented some from seeking help added. at war for decades,” he continued. from mental health professionals. Because of the Fort Hood shoot- group’s work had not been studied “These two plays were seen by “There is good evidence that ac- ings the Pentagon canceled an in- in clinical trials. He described the thousands of citizen-soldiers. By tive-duty personnel worry about terview about the project with Brig. effort as a public health project to performing these scenes, we’re the stigma of post-traumatic stress Gen. Loree Sutton, an Army psychi- help service members and relatives hoping that our modern-day sol- disorder,” said Richard J. McNally, atrist and director of the Defense overcome stigmas about psycho- diers will see their difficulties in a the director of clinical training in Centers of Excellence for Psycho- logical injuries by showing that larger historical context, and per- the psychology department of Har- logical Health and Traumatic Brain some of the bravest heroes suffered haps feel less alone.” vard University. Injury, which awarded the contract mentally from battle. Film screenings and theater per- Some troubled veterans do not to Theater of War. “Through theater we’re trying to formances have long been staples of seek help even after their service But General Sutton was on hand offer some ideas and experiences for mental health and rehabilitation ser- careers are over, said Dr. McNally, Monday night at St. Vincent’s, our troops and veterans to think vices, intended to provoke discus- who has worked in the field of trau- where she told the audience after about when they don’t feel comfort- sions among viewers who might dis- ma and memory, especially with the performance that Theater of able opening up about their private like talk therapy but who can identi- war veterans, since the mid-1980s War was an important vehicle for thoughts,” said Mr. Doerries, whose fy with characters or plot points. but is not involved with Mr. Doer- “sharing pain and the promise of work grew out of an earlier effort, For active-duty soldiers, stigmas ries’s project. learning and growing and healing.” the Philoctetes Project, that drew about therapy can be even greater, “If seeing the Theater of War can “We knew that never in the his- media attention for a performance at David Strathairn, left, Gloria Reuben and Jeffrey Wright performed psychologists say. Concerns that reduce stigma and help veterans tory of our republic have we placed the Juilliard School last fall. readings from Sophocles's “Ajax” and “Philoctetes” for the indepen- they might be passed over for pro- seek these treatments, then that so much on the shoulders of so few “Sophocles was himself a gener- dent production company Theater of War, sponsored by the DOD. motion or regarded as weak have will be wonderful indeed,” he on behalf of so many,” she said.

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www.thenationalherald.com 6 FEATURE THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 21-27, 2009 S.F. Gala Honors Greek American Celebrities; Writer Nick Gage Issues Challenge

Continued from page 1 that, “We Greek Americans honor ents faced hardship and pain to challenge Greek American celebri- the achievements of our celebrities. smooth the way for us to enjoy the ties…to pay back their ancestors “Many celebrities including But as our parents and grandpar- fruits of America, I would like to and honor their heritage by using Brad Pitt speak out for the preser- the power of their fame to advance vation of architectural landmarks the just causes of the community around the world,” Gage noted, that nurtured them.” His remarks “But what Greek American celebri- drew thunderous applause and a ties have uttered a word against the standing ovation. greatest cultural rape of a people in Former honorees who were pre- history - the abduction of half of the senters included artist Rip Kastaris; Parthenon marbles from the Acrop- actor John Aniston; Tony Tho- olis by Lord Elgin?” Gage reminded mopoulos, former President of ABC that they are still held hostage at Broadcast; CEO MTM Entertain- the British Museum, “despite the ment; Founder of Morning Light recent completion of a magnificent Productions; composer/musician New Acropolis Museum in Athens.” Chris Spheeris; Sid Ganis, former It was pointed out by the famous President of the Academy of Mo- writer that “Many Jewish celebri- tion Pictures Arts and Sciences, ties from Kirk Douglas to Adam Founder of Out of the Blue Enter- Sandler shout protests at any af- tainment; and Helene Alexopoulos, front to Israel, and even the Pales- former Prima Ballerina with New tinians have Vanessa Redgrave. But York City Ballet. which Greek American celebrities The Hellenic Charity Ball began have ever spoken out against the in 1997 and is presented biennially occupation of almost half of Cyprus by the Elios Society. Proceeds from by Turkish troops for the past 35 this year’s Hellenic Charity Ball will years?” provide financial support for the Gage acknowledged that the presentation in 2010 of “The Eye of blame does not lie only with the the Painter: Ancient Greek Pottery” celebrities, “who are not familiar at the Legion of Honor, Fine Arts with these issues,” saying, “Those Museum of San Francisco. The Hel- of us who are need to do more to in- lenic Charity Ball has enabled the Greek American actress Maria Menounos, born in Medford, Mass. was the form and engage them.” He noted Elios Society and its Elios Founda- Mistress of Ceremonies at the Elios Society’s 7th Hellenic Charity Ball. tion to donate more than $550,000 to a variety of not-for-profit organi- the San Francisco Bay Area. The society in general, Greek American See page 11 for additional ex- zations. mission of the organization is to youth, and the Greek American cerpts from Nick Gage's The Elios Society was founded preserve and promote the spirit, community of Northern California, speech. Honorees seen left to right: writer Nicholas Gage, Marilu Henner, in 1994, and is comprised of 75 dis- values and ideals of Hellenic cul- through a process of mutual en- Michael Chiklis at San Francisco’s historic Fairmont Hotel atop Nob Hill. tinguished Greek Americans from ture and heritage for the benefit of lightenment and fellowship. ‘Short Trip to the Edge’: One Man’s Spiritual Search on Mt. Athos

Continued from page 1 potential spiritual guides, he’s dis- ceived an email from an editor at lishers’ Weekly list of the Best appointed. When Cairns realizes, HarperCollins who had the mistak- Books of 2009). There will be a monastic state made up of dozens for instance, that one wise monk en notion that he was writing a podcast of his work soon too on An- of monasteries and religious com- was not yet a priest, he writes in his novel. cient Faith radio. munities located on the most re- book. “…I slugged down the rest of Things moved fast after that. By One of the points the Baptist- mote “finger” of Halkidiki. The my tea, received his warm embrace December 2006, he had a final raised Cairns (who first found Or- memoirs are full of exhilarating and scuttled up the slope to the draft of “Short Trip to the Edge”. A thodoxy in Wichita) underlines, is hikes, profound talks with priests, guest house, where I said my Guggenheim fellowship helped that the Orthodox church should monks and fellow pilgrims, spiritu- prayers and fell into bed. I kept Cairns make the last few trips and not shut out faithful by focusing on al epiphanies – but also frustration thinking, I’m just not ready, not check some details. Cairns admits it ethnic lines. He adds: “I’ve visited and disappointment. worthy. I’m kidding myself.” Later, may have been too fast. “If I’d had a more than a few parishes - of every It doesn’t take long for Cairns a visit to Saint Anthony’s bit more time, I might have done a jurisdiction, by the way - where our –like countless men throughout the Monastery in Arizona also yields better job.” He says: “My one regret Orthodox brothers and sisters pre- centuries- to come under the spell less than hoped. is having revealed the names of fa- fer to keep things ethnic, exclusive, of Mt. Athos. He writes of his first Things look up when Cairns thers and friends I met along the and largely uninviting.” He points, Athos service in the Philotheou journeys with his teen son, Ben, to way.” by contrast, to his Columbia, Mis- main church: “The first thing I reg- Mt. Athos, near the end of the book. With the book, a personal quest souri parish of St. Luke the Evange- istered was a lush beauty, golden “I was convinced once and for all become more general. Cairns ex- list as “the sort of place most of our surfaces, flickering candles and oil that the heart of the matter was our plains in his email: “My simple pur- parishes are destined to become - lamps, Byzantine icons reaching Poet/author Scott Cairns in Thes- finding our way together,” Cairns pose, initially, was to find a way to an American Orthodox church, a Eremite high along each wall and up into saloniki. writes in the book. bring that stillness and watchful- melting-pot of cultures and ethnici- the overarching dome.” He also re- When the author first took his ness into my own diffused and dis- ties, well poised to receive those —Katounakia, 2007 peatedly marvels, when visiting the come angels simply by setting foot research leave from the University tracted life.” Then, he considered who are being drawn to Ortho- Simonopetra Monastery, at the on the mountain’s blessed soil.” of Missouri to travel to Athos, he how the book could “encourage doxy.” He adds: “Our coffee-hour is The cave itself is pleasantly austere, warmth of the relic of St. Mary The main thrust of the story - as only intended to write a series of others to taste of the sweetness [of the best in the world.” with little clutter—nothing Magdalene’s hand on his lips. Cairns becomes increasingly savvy poems. “I wasn’t even sure they’d prayer] themselves. save Cairns details the pattern of dai- about all things Athos - is whether be publishable poems,” he adds. Most recently Cairns wrote another You can contact Angelike.Contis a narrow slab, a threadbare woolen ly life and worship in the many or not he’ll ever find a spiritual fa- The book idea came about after his nonfiction religion book, “The End at [email protected]. wrap, places where he finds refuge. He ther. In meeting after meeting with second pilgrimage when he re- of Suffering” (which is on the Pub- and in the chipped out re- records the times monks awaken cess here (early), their food (from orzo to three sooty icons lit by oil lamp. fish) and drink (often wine with Just beyond the dim cave’s breakfast). But this isn’t just anoth- aperture, er Athos travelogue. Cairns, who a blackened kettle rests among the was raised a Baptist, yet embraced coals, Orthodoxy, who is an American, whereby, each afternoon, a but speaks Greek, serves as a grip unique insider/outsider. He notices of wild greens is boiled to a tender that of the drivers on Mt. Athos are mess. greedy. The American notices on The eremite lies prostrate monk take on a holier-than-thou near rudeness at the dinner table. Some two books—a gospel and the Syri- monasteries make non-Greek visi- an’s tors feel second-rate. “Pilgrims, in collected prose—whose short, can be jerks,” he writes after pages turn one bad experience. assisted by a breeze. Besides the His descriptions offer detailed thread explanations for non-Orthodox of wood smoke rising from readers. But the book’s details also the coals, give women a thorough look inside no other motion takes the eye. The a place they can never visit. old In an email communication, man’s face is pressed into Cairns explains that he wanted to the earth, spare others from arriving with “an his body stretched as if to reach idealized notion”. He, for one, says ahead. was deeply disappointed “at find- The pot boils dry. He feeds ing that pilgrims and monks on the on what Holy Mountain hadn’t already be- Author Scott Cairns’ photo of Moni Grigoriou on Mt. Athos. Author Scott Cairns’ photo of Simonopetra monastery on Mt. Athos. we do not see, and may be satisfied.

Boston Honors Retired Senator Paul Sarbanes, Supports Son John GREEK POETRY

By Theodore Kalmoukos nessmen to serve on the boards of “We are in the process of doing Storm Season Special to The National Herald hospital, museums, etc.” that, but it is a long process; you When Sarbanes was asked how can’t do that overnight.” I can’t make sense BOSTON- The Greek Americans of the Greek American community is Regarding the economy Con- of these offshore winds. Boston paid tribute to former Sena- doing he said, “I think we are doing gressman Sarbanes said, “We re- tor Paul Sarbanes of Maryland for better and better all the time. I main in a very difficult economy; I One lumbering comber 50 years of exceptional public ser- think we have reached a point of think we’ve begun to see signs that crests this way, vice. The event, which took place at maturity in terms of success in things are improving but we have the Newton Marriot Hotel and was terms of education and accomplish- to focus not only what happens on the next one crests the other, organized by a committee of promi- ments and it means we are very Wall Street, but also what happens nent area Greek Americans, also well positioned to answer the Pres- to employment across the country and in between served as a fundraising effort in ident’s call to service, which is to and the jobs picture is very fragile, we’re bandied about, support of Congressman John Sar- serve the larger good, but also to so we have to commit ourselves to banes re-election campaign. develop the mindset to do this.” trying to create more jobs.” barely afloat In an interview with The Nation- Speaking about his bid for re- He is pleased with the House in our steep-hulled ship. al Herald Congressman John Sar- election next year he said, “I fell in- healthcare bill, saying, “It is a very banes of Maryland explained that, to a good position but you never good thing; it begins to build a A brakish bilge water “We are going to a few Greek com- take anything for granted; you al- structure, a foundation that we can floods the hold, munities; we went to New York and ways have to stay focused.” implement [using] all the good re- today here in Boston because there Continuing about the Greek search that we have developed over day by day a slack in the cabled is strong Greek community here. American Community, Congress- the last few years. I supported the These are people who have sup- man Sarbanes said, “I think we bill, I will continue to support it; wooldings grows, ported me and my father over the have to continue to emphasize the the status quo is not acceptable, and like rent silk years and we wanted to come and importance of education; to point most Americans recognize that. It is greet them. The people who are to opportunity as the hallmark of not without controversy but there the threadbare, here tonight are coming to help me American society and [I believe] is definitely a sense that we have to tear-pocked mainsail but more importantly to pay tribute that we are in a good position to move forward and get this in place to my father for his long legacy of seek the larger purpose of “service” and offer better services.” leeches service”. and that comes from the values we Speaking about the very essence a guttering sunlight through. The Congressman also said that, have in our community [which in- of the bill he said, “Number one, “I want to emphasize tonight some- clude] the pursuit of excellence, everyone in our society has access Alcaeus thing that I call “Hellenism in the and to fully realize that we have to to affordable quality health care; (Translated by Sherod Santos) Public Service” which is the idea think about how to contribute to Seen l. to r. George Sakellaris, Congressman John Sarbanes, George number two, the important pro- that now that we have achieved in- the broader society.” Chrysis, and former U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes. grams of Medicate and Medicaid dividual and community success, it One year after the election of are strengthened to be able to han- is time to accept the challenge of Barack Obama, the Congressman operation and collaboration and nity and there is the sense that dle future demands, and number giving to the larger community in said, “I think we have began to ar- coming into conversations with an America now comes rededicated to three, to build a health workforce TNH Blog... the public service and that does not ticulate a new set of values, one open mind and a readiness to work these values.” that can provide these services to only mean to work in the public [that is welcomed by] the rest of together. These are very important Asked if the image of the U.S. people, doctors, nurses, primary www.thenationalherald.com sector, but it also means for busi- the world; one that is based on co- values in the international commu- has been restored abroad, he said, care practitioners.” THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 21-27, 2009 FEATURE 7

GREEK GASTRONOMY Natural Ingredients in Traditional Greek Sweets Provide Healthy Alternatives

By Georgia Kofinas and a delicacy of ancient Greece, serves as the base of Greece’s popu- and add to mixture. Special to The National Herald provide energy and are a good lar halvah, a sweetmeat made of 2. Mix flour with baking pow- source of unsaturated fatty acids, tahini mixed with honey (or white der, cinnamon, clove and lemon ATHENS - Long before sweets de- vitamins and many minerals and fondant) and kneaded into a tacky zest and add to mixture. veloped into the fancy desserts we fiber. They are also antioxidants bar which is allowed to set before 3. Combine raisins and dust know today, the ancient Greeks of- and contain no cholesterol. Sesame being cut and served, or wrapped. with 1 teaspoon flour. Lower mixer fered natural sweet foods such as seeds, a rich source of protein, cal- Varieties include an addition of speed, add raisins and nuts and mix honey and fruit with the meal as cium and anti-aging elements, chocolate, pistachios or other nuts, just until incorporated. supplements to satisfy hunger. Ac- were mentioned as far back as the or dried fruit. Mostly served with a 4. Pour into oiled and floured cording to Plato, the purpose of time of Philoxenus, Aristophanes squeeze of lemon juice or drizzled rectangular pan and bake in pre- serving something sweet at the end and Athenaeus as an ingredient in with a Greek spoon sweet, halvah heated oven at 250o for about 55- of the meal was to provide a calm flat cakes and sweet breads. becomes a staple food on the 60 minutes. finale to balance out the “excite- At the ancient symposiums, Lenten table adding a boost of en- 5. Remove from oven and when ment” of the taste buds from savory dried fruit, falling under the same ergy, protein and calcium during slightly cooled, brush top with dishes. The well-established Greek category as nuts, in Greek called fasting periods. warm honey and sprinkle with nuts symposium was not complete with- “xiroi karpoi”, were served at the Tahini is also a main ingredient and cinnamon. out something sweet to accompany “second tables” to be nibbled along in many traditional Lenten sweets. Note: Try adding some chopped that last bit of wine. Ceremony and with wine. Dried apricots, especial- Crisp tahini cookies often flavored natural-dried fruit to the batter as celebration served as a cause for ly, are a powerhouse of nutrients with mastic are rolled in sesame well. making most of the sweets along with dried figs and prunes seeds before baking, while moist throughout Greece’s cultural histo- which are rich sources of vitamins, tahini cakes with nuts, dried fruit Grape Must Cookies ry. From the sacrificial flatbreads to minerals and fiber. and honey are standards for serv- appease the gods and the pagan One of the most significant nat- ing during fasting periods. “Tahino- Ingredients for 30-40 cookies ceremonial breads rose the celebra- ural ingredients used in Greek pita” is yet another nutritious treat tory breads of the Byzantine and cookery since classical times and made with a yeast dough, tahini, 3/4 cup olive oil Christian traditions. Even after sug- finding a respectable place in sesame seeds and spices, pulled 2/3 cup unrefined sugar ar was introduced to Greece by sweets is extra-virgin olive oil. As a and swirled into a flat round “pita”. 1 cup grape must (see note below) Arab traders in the 13th century, monounsaturated fat, it helps re- Its origin lies in the ancient Greek 1/2 cup water these sweet breads were enhanced duce the level of bad cholesterol communities of Asia Minor, but it 2 tablespoons lemon juice with such ingredients as walnuts, while maintaining the good choles- has made its way onto the shelves 1 teaspoon soda almonds, sesame seeds, dried fruit, terol. Olive oil’s antioxidant prop- of many bakeries and health food 2 teaspoons baking powder grape molasses, olive oil and wine erties help fight many diseases ground almonds scented with rose or grape molasses, made by merely stores in Greece, especially during 3 tablespoons brandy or Greek which still serve as the basis of most while its high content of oleic acid water is another nut-based delicacy boiling down fresh grape must, ob- Lenten periods. Metaxa traditional Greek sweets. protects the arteries from fatty acid found on the Cyclades Islands, the tained from crushed grapes, to a With the simplest of natural in- 1 teaspoon cinnamon Today the use of these natural build-up. Even frying with olive oil Aegean Islands, or seacoast villages syrupy consistency. It is easily gredients and a little imagination 1/2 teaspoon ground clove ingredients has found favor with is healthier than frying with veg- of the Peloponnese. Dusted with stored in air-tight jars to be used all we can all develop a rich repertoire 1 1/2 lb. all purpose flour (approxi- modern trends in “back to nature” etable oils due to its high smoke powdered sugar and shaped into year round in breads, cakes, pud- of sweet delights sure to please the mately) health foods. They offer a healthy point (350Γ F) and ability to retain tears or little “bells”, they are often dings and cookies. One example is palate while avoiding the refined Method: alternative to the plethora of prod- its flavor and nutritional value. served at baptisms, name day cele- Crete’s wholesome grape molasses sugar-laden desserts which do little 1. Beat oil and sugar until light ucts of advanced food technology While researching for tradition- brations or even weddings. cake, “petimezopita”, made with a more than add empty calories to and add grape must. Dissolve soda which promise to satisfy our “sweet al sweets for my Lenten cookbook, I Nuts also find their way into the simple batter of grape molasses, our diet. To get started, I recom- in water and add to mixture along tooth” while retaining a “healthy came across many old recipes con- traditional Greek spoon sweets. Be- olive oil, orange juice and spices mend trying out one or both of the with lemon juice, brandy and body”. Based on artificial sweeten- taining a combination of nuts, fruit sides being added to various pre- and sprinkled with sesame seeds following recipes for two of my fa- spices. ers or sugar substitutes, these prod- and honey much like those found served fruit sweets, they are pre- before baking. vorites for this season. You will nev- 2. Mix baking powder with 2 ucts may actually cause weight- on the shelves of health food shops served on their own, whole. The Before becoming “petimezi”, er miss the eggs and butter. cups flour and add to mixture to gain due to the synthetic com- today. Pasteli, mentioned by Homer pistachio spoon sweet, a specialty grape must is used in such sweets make a loose batter. pounds which increase the body’s in the Iliad, is a thin bar made of of the island of Aegina, calls for as “moustalevria”, or grape must Lenten Walnut Cake 3. Remove mixture from mixer cravings for sweets. Moreover, they honey and sesame seeds packed young immature nuts still incased pudding, made by thickening the and stir in enough flour by hand to may claim to have a lower calorie with calcium, phosphorus, iron, in their green shells. grape must with flour or semolina Ingredients for 16-20 pieces make a soft cookie dough. content, but offer very little nutri- magnesium and vitamin E. In the Making walnuts into a spoon and sprinkling it with nuts and cin- 4. Pinch off pieces the size of a tional value. On the other hand, a time of Herodotus it was even con- sweet entails a more complex namon. “Moustokouloura”, or 4 cups all-purpose flour walnut and shape into a thick cord. brief look at some of the age-old ba- sidered to be an aphrodisiac! Along process of thinly peeling the skin grape must cookies, served with 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder Join ends to make a circle. sic ingredients of Greece’s staple di- this same line is a thick chewy and soaking the immature nuts in Greek coffee or Greek herbal teas 1 teaspoon soda 5. Arrange on a cookie sheet et will reveal how sweets made round sweetmeat called “sykomai- water for weeks to remove the bit- are popular during the grape har- 1 cup light olive oil lined with baking paper and bake with these ingredients can actually da”, originating from the island of terness before being preserved in vest and the winter Lenten periods. 1 cup dark unrefined sugar in preheated oven at 250? for about be beneficial to our health. Corfu, made with a paste of dried syrup. The Cretans prepare a spoon When mixed with tahini (pulver- 2 cups water 30 minutes. These cookies are Honey, a natural sweetener, figs soaked in ouzo, often with an sweet from immature almonds as ized sesame seed paste), petimezi 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped wal- slightly soft and chewy. known to the Greeks as far back as addition of other dried fruit as well, well. makes a great spread served for nuts Note: If fresh grape must cannot 2500 BC, is an antioxidant that can nuts and various spices. The natur- Another most unusual use of breakfast with good wholesome 1/2 cup black raisins be obtained, then dilute 2/3 cup destroy biologically destructive al sugar of the dried fruit is the only nuts is found in a traditional al- whole wheat bread. 1/2 cup while raisins grape molasses with 1/3 cup water. chemical agents linked to many dis- sweetener used in this energizing mond milk drink called “soumada”, Walnut halves threaded onto a 1/2 cup brandy (or Greek Metaxa) Or, crush enough grapes over a eases such as cancer. It also con- snack that also provides natural often served at baptism and wed- string, dipped and coated in thick 2 teaspoons cinnamon strainer to produce 1 ? cups grape tains many vitamins and minerals fibers. ding receptions. This is made by “moustalevria” and hung out to dry 1 teaspoon ground clove juice and simmer in a small pot un- and is a good source of energy. One Ground nuts and nut pastes are blanching and pulverizing almonds become the popular “soutzoukia”, a 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon til liquid is reduced to 1 cup. hundred grams (seven table- also the base of many sweetmeats and then mixing the “milk” with long chewy bar that looks like a zest spoons) of honey contains eighty- prevalent in the Greek islands. syrup. Although the island of Chios spicy sausage of the same name. 1/2 cup slightly heated honey Georgia Kofinas is a food writer, two grams of carbohydrate (27% of Kythira is noted for its chewy is most noted for its soumada, the Cut into thick slices, they can be 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts mixed cookbook author and chef in- the daily requirement), no fat and a “rozedes”, a mixture of ground nuts islands of Crete, Lesvos and Lefka- placed with other dried fruit and with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for structor at Alpine College, a hotel variety of vitamins and minerals. In and sesame seeds, mixed with hon- da also enjoy this nutrient packed nuts to make a wholesome platter topping management and tourism school addition honey helps the body ab- ey and “tsipouro”(a local distilled drink. of healthy snacks. Method: in Athens, Greece. Her culinary sorb both calcium and magnesium. spirit), then shaped into tiny balls Besides honey, many of Greece’s Another basic ingredient found 1. Beat sugar with oil on high journeys have taken her to many Nuts (almonds, walnuts, or small cylinders. “Amygdalota”, a older recipes are made with a nat- in many traditional sweets is tahini. speed until combined and slowly regions of the Eastern Mediter- macadamias), both a staple food kind of rough-textured marzipan of ural sweetener called “petimezi”, Made of pulverized sesame seeds, it add water. Dissolve soda in cognac ranean and Asia Minor.

From left to right:Petros Pappas, newly-christened Christianna Isabel- From left: Sophia Doxiadis-Zavvos, Stylianos Zavvos, His Excellency From left to right: Former Minister of Economy Gerasimos Arsenis, la Zavvos, George Soros, Stylianos Zavvos, Sophia Doxiadis-Zavvos US Ambassador Daniel Speckhard, Dr. Ann Speckhard, Ms. Speckhard George Soros, Minister of Economy Louka Katseli, Stylianos Zavvos. Business and Governmental Elites Attend Zavvos Baptism, Discuss Economy

ATHENS - A unique christening The next day, a closed lunch fo- Panagiotis and Nicolas Tsakos, Marinopoulos, George Peristeris of Romania, and Rami Makhzoumi, ation in the Balkans and to explore took place in Athens, Greece a few rum with fifty participants was held George Vardinogiannis attended, and Eftyhis Vassilakis. a leading political and business fig- potential investment opportunities weeks ago when Stylianos Zavvos, in the Athens Club, hosted by Mr. along the industrialists, Dimitris Other eminent Southeastern Eu- ure of Lebanon. in Southeastern Europe and partic- a prominent member of the Greek Zavvos in honor of Mr. Soros. The Daskalopoulos, the Chairman of ropean politicians included Edi Ra- All these meetings that followed ularly in Greece. American community, and Sophia participants consisted primarily of the Greek Industrialist Federation, ma, Mayor of Tirana and head of the christening were intended for The National Herald adds its Doxiadis, heir of the historic family, ambassadors, ministers and politi- Efthimios Vidalis, Takis Kanel- the Albanian Socialist Party, Daniel Mr. Soros to better apprehend the heartfelt best wishes to Christianna baptized their daughter, Christian- cians from the new and old govern- lopoulos, Anastasis Leventis, Panos Daianu, Former Minister of Finance current economic and political situ- Isabella and her parents. na Isabella at the church of Agios ments of Greece, top Greek indus- Dionisios Areopagitis. trialists, ship owners and journal- The proud godfathers were ists. none other than Petros Pappas, ship Major geopolitical issues con- owner and classmate of Mr. Zavvos cerning the future of the United at Athens College and George States, China, the global financial Soros, the financier, philanthropist markets, and the position of the and Wall Street “prophet” who flew dollar as an international reserve to Athens especially for this event. currency were addressed. Mr. Soros, a close personal friend of In these events, the participants Mr. Zavvos, was also his best man included, among the Ambassadors, at his wedding. At the conclusion of U.S. Ambassador to Greece Daniel the ceremony, a personal letter Speckhard and his family, and UK from Ecumenical Patriarch Ambassador to Greece Dr. David www.GreekKitchennyc.com Bartholomew blessing Christianna Landsman. Isabella and her parents was read. Among politicians, Minister of Leading business, political and Finance George Papakonstantinou, social figures from Greece and Minister of Economy, Competitive- abroad gathered to convey their ness and Shipping Louka Katseli, best wishes to the proud parents Deputy Minister of Education Mr. during the ceremony and the cock- Ioannis Panaretos, Speaker of the tail reception held at the Megaron Parliament Petros Efthymiou, for- Sarogleion. mer Ministers including Mr. Gerasi- Following the reception, a pri- mos Arsenis, Christos Folias, Panos vate sit-down dinner consisting of Panagiotopoulos, Yannos Papanto- Ministers of Economy from the re- niou, Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, were gion and the elite of industry and present, as well as members of par- 27-02 Astoria Boulevard, shipping was held at Mr. Zavvos’ liament such as Kyriakos Mitso- Astoria, NY 11102 residence. The discussion ad- takis. dressed major economic and politi- Among the ship owners, George cal issues for the Southeastern Eu- Empirikos, Mr. Nicolas and Ando- Τηλ.: (718) 932-7858 ropean region. nis Lemos, George Prokopiou, 8 OBITUARIES CLASSIFIEDS THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 21-27, 2009 St. Paul Architect Spero Daltas, 89, Built Globally and Mentored Locally

By Richard Chin Fatemeh, the younger sister of the the Gulf War. way," Ostberg said. Ostberg and rants. Daltas went to Central High Pioneer Press Shah of Iran. It also changed the lives of a hand- Mulfinger said Daltas' buildings man- School and joined the Navy during A 1962 Time magazine article de- ful of young Minnesota architects. aged to blend modern construction, World War II. He served as a gunnery Thanks to Spero Daltas, an octag- scribed the resulting "jewel-like resi- When his company was hired for the materials and international influ- and torpedo officer on the USS onal "Emerald City" rose in the dence," built with canopies of locally project, Daltas recruited recent grad- ences with local design and culture. Nicholson, a destroyer that fought in deserts of Saudi Arabia, a Persian made glazed brick and water flowing uates from his alma mater, the Uni- For example, in the King Khalid the Battle of Leyte Gulf. princess got her palace and university through the house in blue and gold versity of Minnesota, to help on the project, Daltas insisted on specialized After the war, he graduated from buildings, libraries, banks and em- glazed tiled channels. It caught the massive design job. By then, the ar- large acoustic ceiling panels with the University of Minnesota, where bassies were built around the world. attention of Saudi Arabian officials chitecture firm had moved its offices raised Islamic patterns, said William the left-hander captained the golf Daltas grew up in St. Paul in a and the newly formed Brown Daltas from Tehran, Iran, to Italy. Shannon, president of an architectur- team. He was also the 1954 Minneso- Greek immigrant family that ran firm started designing buildings in "For a bunch of guys in Minnesota, al consulting company who worked ta State Amateur golf champion. restaurants in the Twin Cities. But he that country, leading to the grandest living in Rome, it was a great thing," on the project. "He was very used to Daltas won a scholarship to at- roamed the world as a pioneering in- project of them all, designing an en- said C. Ron Ostberg, one of the U people saying, 'We've never done it tend MIT for graduate work and ternational architect with offices in tire city from scratch. graduates Daltas hired. "He really that way before,' " Shannon said. "He went to Rome on a Fulbright Fellow- Boston and Rome and projects in King Khalid Military City was an transformed our lives by giving us was very stubborn that that was the ship and a Prix de Rome such far-flung locations as Iran, Bur- $8 billion project built in the 1970s this opportunity." Ostberg said the way it was going to be done." fellowship."Spero had a tremendous ma, Uganda, Turkey, Somalia and and '80s by the U.S. Army Corps of scale of the project, including a $60 "He always tried to get to know passion for Rome. Rome is an intoxi- Spero Daltas Mexico. Engineers to defend the Saudi north- million design fee, was "completely the people, the culture, what was go- cating place for an architect," Ostberg Throughout the years, Daltas eastern border. The resulting octago- off the charts." ing on there," nephew Arthur Daltas said. After Rome, Daltas apprenticed lieved it made a difference. What you maintained a Summit Avenue home nal city could house about 65,000 "This was pretty much like putting said of his uncle's international work. with Eero Saarinen, the noted designed was always going to make a in St. Paul. He died Sunday in St. Paul people, including several brigades of together a city like Rochester Shannon said Daltas would be Finnish-American architect, working difference." after suffering from pneumonia and American and Saudi troops, with overnight," said Dale Mulfinger, a more famous in the United States if on the new U.S. Embassy in London. Daltas never married. Surviving renal failure. He was 89. schools, airfields, hospitals and a pio- Twin Cities architect also hired by so much of his work hadn't been Ostberg and Mulfinger said their him are three sisters, Katherine, Hil- Daltas was the creative partner in neering underground utility system. Daltas. overseas. "He was working in places former boss was both a gracious da and Evelyn Daltas; three nephews Brown Daltas Associates. The The project reportedly was the Daltas didn't just supervise the other people hardly ever heard of," friend and a hardworking taskmaster and two nieces. Visitation will be Boston-based architecture firm was largest single military construction work. "He was the designer," Ostberg Shannon said. who was uncompromising about his from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Willwer- created by Daltas and Benjamin project in U.S. Army Corps history said. "He controlled the design of the Daltas was one of six children of profession. "One time, many of us scheid Funeral Home, 1167 Grand Brown, two young American archi- and employed the world's largest project down to the hardware. "I Athanasia and Paul Daltas, Greek im- were saying, 'Spero, it really isn't go- Ave. in St. Paul. Funeral services will tects who were working in Iran for an precast concrete plant. Dubbed the have never in my life met or would migrants who met and married in ing to make a difference if it was be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. George English firm when they were hired to "Emerald City" by U.S. soldiers, it expect to meet a person with that Wisconsin before moving to St. Paul, done one way or another.' He refused Greek Orthodox Church, 1111 Sum- do a side project: a home for Princess served as a base for U.S. forces during tenacity. He was a bulldog in that where they ran a series of restau- to believe that," Ostberg said. "He be- mit Ave. in St. Paul.

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Her greatest joy in life was the reunion with her elder son Dhimo and his family when circumstances TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. - Michael Andrews Community of Chicago, allowed them to emigrate to Amer- George Cantonis, entrepreneur and where he served for 24 years as ica from Albania. The separation al- philanthopist passed away peace- Treasurer, Vice President, President ways cast a palor over her life and fully on November 17 at the age of and Chairman of the Board; Decla- was only removed when they ar- 94 at Morton Plant Hospital in ration as a Great Benefactor and rived in Worcester. The Ladies' Clearwater, Florida. the Key to the City of Tarpon Epirotic Society-Horos Tou Zalon- He was born on the Island of Sy- Springs Award; Ellis Island Medal gou honored her in 2006. She was mi, Greece on May 25, 1915 to of Honor and numerous awards a member of the CathEdral of St. George Michael and Chrysanthi Gi- from the University of Florida. Spyridon and the St. George allourakis Cantonis and At the age He was an Archon of the Ecu- Church in Centerville, Mass. As of 17, Michael left Greece for the menical Patriarchate in America, a long as she was able, she volun- United States, arriving through El- member of Leadership 100 of the teered her time to the Grecian Fes- lis Island in 1934. He first worked Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and tivals held in Worcester and Cape for his uncles at the Giallourakis an Executive committee member of Cod. She leaves two sons, Dhimo Brother’s Sponge Company in the Archdiocesan Council. In 1946, and his wife Sophia, and Matthew Florida before moving to New York Michael was raised a Master Mason with whom she lived; two grand- subscribePRINTED EDITION OF THE NATIONAL HERALD in 1938. Soon after moving to New in New York City before transfer- children, Vaso and his wife Genta, York, Michael borrowed $1,000 ring to Hellenic Lodge No. 1084 and Rita and her husband Gokulan; via the post-office: and founded ACME Sponge & A.F. & A.M. in Chicago. three great-grandchildren, Christi- ❏1 Month $11.00 ❏3 Months $22.00 Chamois Company, Inc. Honored as an entrepreneur na, Alexa-Julia and Theodore. She ❏6 Months $33.00 ❏One Year $66.00 In 1947 He married the love of and a philanthropist, Michael’s also leaves nephews, Alkiviades VIA HOME DELIVERY (NY, NJ & CT): his life, Anastasia Harras. Michael foremost passion in life was and his wife Maria and their daugh- ❏1 Month for $14.00 ❏3 Months for $33.00 and his wife moved to Chicago, Illi- demonstrated by his love and loyal- ter Effie, Paul and Eleni Economou, ❏6 Months for $48.00 ❏One Year for $88.00 nois in 1947. The couple settled in Michael George Cantonis ty for his wife, Anastasia, his chil- a niece, Leonora and her husband Park Ridge, where they raised their dren and his grandchildren. He Misto Dhima and their children VIA HOME DELIVERY (NEW ENGLAND, PENNSYLVANIA, three children, George, James and Michael’s other philanthropic inter- viewed his grandchildren as his Pinellope and Andrea of Albania. In WASHINGTON D.C., VIRGINIA & MARYLAND) Cynthia. ests included: Morton Plant Hospi- life’s greatest accomplishment. addition she leaves many nieces ❏1 Month for $18.00 ❏3 Months for $41.00 In 1977, after 30 years in Chica- tal; Berkeley Preparatory School; He was predeceased by his and nephews and their families. ❏6 Months for $57.00 ❏One Year for $109.00 go, Michael moved his company to Tarpon Springs Public Library; He- younger brothers, Ted G. 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In lieu of flowers please ❏3 Months for $14.95 final days, Michael remained active dox Archdiocese in New York; St. Harras; his three children and their make donations to the Cathedral of in ACME and also served as Chair- Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church spouses, George and Maria Canto- St. Spyridon, Building Fund, 102 man of the Board of the Cantonis of Chicago and St. Nicholas Greek nis, James Cantonis and Cynthia Russell Street, Worcester, MA NAME: ...... Company. In addition to his roles as Orthodox Church of Tarpon Cantonis Heller and Steve Heller; 01603 or Holy Trinity Nursing and ADDRESS: ...... founder and president of ACME Springs. his four grandsons, Michael, Spiro, Rehabilitation Center, 300 Barber CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... and Chairman of the Board of the Michael made numerous other Matthew and Leigh; his two grand- Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606. TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... Cantonis Company, Michael’s other donations to churches, hospitals, daughters, Anastasia and Alexan- PLEASE SEND A GIFT SUBSCRIPTION TO: life-long commitment was to sever- schools and art centers throughout dra; and his younger brother, Carl NAME: ...... al philanthropic organizations. the United States as well as dona- G. Cantonis of Fullerton, Califor- This is a service ADDRESS: ...... Always active in the community tions to his native Island of Symi, nia. to the community. CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... he supported an endowment fund Greece. The funeral service will be held Announcements of deaths at Hellenic College Holy Cross for a Throughout his lifetime, Friday, May 20 at St. Nicholas TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... Chair in Byzantine Studies, an en- Michael received the following and Greek Orthodox Cathedral. In lieu may be telephoned to the Please specify method of payment dowment fund at the University of honors: Officion (Award) of Ar- flowers, the family requests that Classified Department of I enclose a check/money order for $ ...... made payable to: Florida in Gainesville for the De- chon Ieromnimon of the Ecumeni- donations be made to The Morton The National Herald at The National Herald, Inc., 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 - 2614 partment of Greek Studies and he cal Patriarchate by the late Patri- Plant Mease Foundation, 1200 (718) 784-5255, or please debit my ❏ Mastercard ❏ Visa ❏ American Express established the Michael G. Canto- arch Demetrios; Medal of the Holy Druid Road S., Clearwater, FL Monday through Friday, CARD NUMBER: ...... nis Sanctuary Fund at St. Michael Cross of the Crusaders of the Holy 33756. Funeral arrangements are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST EXPIRATION DATE: ...... SIGNATURE:...... the Archangel Church in Lecanto, Sepulchre by the late Patriarch of under the direction of Dobies Fu- or e-mailed to: Florida, in order to build a new Jerusalem, Venediktos; Gold Medal neral Home-Tarpon Springs, FL do- [email protected] church and community center.. of the 50th Anniversary of the St. biesfuneralhome.com THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 21-27, 2009 GREECE CYPRUS 9 Greece Scores Worst in EU Corrupton Rankings of Transparency International by Valentina Pop EU countries, with a score of 9.3, fol- ernment in Athens recently promised A special report published in July tem for all member states and to de- Out of the 5.9 billion euros agri- EUOBSERVER lowed by Sweden, Finland and the to clamp down on corruption and re- by the Greek general inspector of velop a "comprehensive anti-corrup- cultural aid recovered by the EU Netherlands. At the lower end, vealed that the public deficit data public administration concluded that tion policy." commission in the last ten years, BRUSSELS – Greece is perceived as Greece, Bulgaria and Romania share kept by the previous cabinet were the public sector is riddled with cor- The program still needs the ap- 1.3 billion euros were clawed back the most corrupt of EU countries, last place with 3.8. They are followed embellished. ruption. Urban planning offices, proval of EU leaders at a summit on from Greece. On regional funds, along with Bulgaria and Romania, an by Italy, which also registered a ma- This prompted the EU statistics state hospitals and townhalls were 10-11 December. Greece, along with the EU executive recovered 842 annual corruption perception rank- jor slide compared to last year, and office Eurostat to express "reserva- identified as the sectors where cor- other Mediterranean states, is said to million euros from Athens in 2000- ing released on Tuesday (17 Novem- now ranks below Poland and Lithua- tion" on the Greek data in its report ruption is the most acute. be opposed to the monitoring pro- 2006. ber) by Transparency International nia as well as EU candidate Turkey on EU government debt levels for While Brussels has a special mon- posal. In 2005, the commission decided shows. and Cuba in the corruption stakes. 2008. itoring mechanism in place for Ro- Big EU donors such as Germany to reduce by 518 million euros the Carried out in 180 countries "Greece's poor score shows that "Graft and corruption have al- mania and Bulgaria, it lacks any real and the Netherlands are growing in- aid given to Greece "due to serious around the world, the 2009 Corrup- joining the EU does not automatical- ways been an integral part of leverage on Greece's poor perfor- creasingly irritated about the poten- weaknesses found in the manage- tion Perceptions Index measures the ly translate into a reduction in cor- Greece's political culture, thanks to mance in tackling corruption and tial mismanagement of EU funds in ment and control systems," particu- degree to which corruption is per- ruption. Immediate and sustained ef- the existence of a paternalistic state speeding up lengthy trials. recipient countries, however. larly relating to public procurement ceived to exist among public officials forts are required to ensure the coun- where kickbacks constitute routine A proposal included in a list of EU Greece was the largest recipient and contract modifications. The and politicians on a scale where 0 is try lives up to acceptable levels of practice for the provision of public priorities in the field of justice and of community money in 2008. same weaknesses in public procure- the most corrupt and 10 is graft-free. transparency and accountability," the services," writes Chronis Polychro- home affairs - known as the Stock- Athens received roughly 6.3 billion ment procedures were found last As in previous years, Denmark is anti-corruption watchdog concludes. niou, a professor with the British uni- holm program - asks the EU commis- euros, far ahead of Warsaw, in sec- year, when regional aid was reduced perceived as the least corrupt among The newly elected left-wing gov- versity of Teesside. sion to set up a similar auditing sys- ond place, with 4.4 billion euros. by 26 million euros. Thousands March on 36th Anniversary of 1973 Greek Student Revolt ATHENS, Greece (AP/ANA-MPA) - which rioters threw petrol bombs wreaths at the monument on Mon- - Greek police detained up to 200 at police. day. Communist Party of Greece suspected rioters following clashes At least three demonstrators (KKE) leader Aleka Papariga laid a with anarchists after thousands of were injured. wreath on Sunday. people marched through Athens to Authorities say 6,000 police In a message marking the 36th mark the 36th anniversary of a pro- were deployed for the march. The anniversary of the Athens Polytech- democracy student uprising. heightened security comes as fears nic uprising, President Papoulias Five youths were arrested on of violence are rising before Dec. 6, stressed that it was for all Greeks "a suspicion of attacking police after the first anniversary of massive ri- reference point, a reason for collec- the mostly peaceful march to the ots sparked by the police killing of a tive self-respect and conviction that U.S. embassy, in which more than teenager. light can emerge from darkness." 15,000 took part among heavy se- Rival student groups clashed "Those who had stood up curity. briefly Tuesday during a similar against the junta of 1967-1974 The annual rally is held to com- march by some 10,000 people in serve as models for their behavior, memorate the bloody Athens Poly- the northern city of Thessaloniki, stance, and values," Mr. Papoulias technic uprising in 1973 and and anarchists threw stones and said. AP PHOTO protest American support for the petrol bombs at police. No arrests "In reality, uprisings do not be- Jean-Claude Trichet, head of 1967-74 military dictatorship. or injuries were reported. long to those that start them, but to European Central Bank ECB. The march was marred by minor Greek President Karolos Papou- those in whose name they take scuffles between stone-throwing lias and Parliament President Filip- place. And they are almost always anarchist demonstrators and riot pos Petsalnikos on Tuesday laid expressions of revolt and demands police, who responded with tear wreaths at the Polytechnic monu- by a younger generation that al- More Fears gas and stun grenades. ment commemorating the uprising ways leads the way in major social After the end of the rally, about and those who died, while Prime upheavals. This is one of the rea- 500 anarchists attacked a group of Minister George Papandreou, and sons that young people deserve our Over Fiscal & motorcycle police, smashing their AP PHOTO/KOSTAS TSIRONIS main opposition New Democracy understanding, even when it comes bikes, and set fire to rubbish bins. Greek riot police detain a youth suspected of taking part in clashes be- (ND) former education deputy to their mistakes," the President Running street fights followed, in tween stone-throwing anarchists and officers in Athens on Tuesday. minister Spyros Taliadouros laid stated. Economic Mis- Management

Greece Celebrates: Qualifies for World Cup for First Time Since 1994 Continued from page 1 would impose a 5% penalty on the By Christopher Tripoulas long-range shots and replying on collateral posted. In that case, The National Herald Staff Writer the counters. Greek banks would have to find a Greece striker Angelos Charis- total of ?2 billion in extra security NEW YORK - Greece, which sur- teas toasted another significant for the ECB overnight, an event prised the soccer world by winning chapter in Greek football after Otto that would be almost certain to the European Championship in Rehhagel's team claimed a place at bring some of them to the point of 2004 with a series of gritty defen- the 2010 World Cup at the expense insolvency. Currently, that dire sce- sive displays, surprised the world of Ukraine. nario seems only a remote possibil- today. ''This is a very important mo- ity. After being held to a 0-0 tie in ment for Greek football. It's simply Even after the latest down- Athens in the first game of its 2010 fantastic,'' said Charisteas, the man grades, Greek debt's lowest rating, World Cup playoff series with who scored the winner in the final single-A-minus from Fitch and Ukraine, the Greeks were under- against Portugal at Euro 2004. ''We Standard & Poor's, is three notches dogs for the return match in Donet- played very well throughout the above the ECB's penalty threshold. sk, Ukraine, but a first-half goal by game, especially in the first half. The single-A-minus rating is where Dimitris Salpigidis near the half- We got the lead thanks to a beauti- the threshold used to be until the hour mark earned Greece a ful goal from Dimitris Salpigidis 2008 crisis. The ECB has said its thrilling 1-0 victory. and then we held them comfort- more relaxed criteria will stay in Salpigidis timed his run to per- ably, I thought. place until the end of 2010. fection just after the half-hour ''We had to defend well in the Colin Ellis, an economist with mark to clip a composed finish be- second half but we were deter- Daiwa Securities SMBC in London, yond Ukraine goalkeeper Andrei mined and we are going to the argues that the state of Greek fi- Piatov, following Celtic striker World Cup.'' nances is so parlous that further Giorgos Samaras' superb through- ''It's a massive success for us,'' downgrades are quite possible. ball. added goal hero Salpigidis, who However, he and others say there is That was enough to make it the showed great composure to slot the little chance of a default, and still 28th country to secure its place in ball past Alexei Piatov after being less of Greece being forced out of the June 11-July 11 World Cup in played in by Celtic frontman Gior- the euro zone, for which European South Africa. It is the second time gos Samaras' sublime through-ball. Union treaties have no procedure. Greece has qualified for the World ''It's a day of celebration for At worst, the ECB would be more Cup, the only previous occasion be- Greeks all over the world. All those likely to soften rules for Greek ing the 1994 tournament in the people who have made negative banks to maintain their access to U.S. comments during these past few ECB liquidity operations. "I'm proud of my players. They AP PHOTO/THANASSIS STAVRAKIS days now have their answer from As of Tuesday afternoon, the put all of their heart and soul into Dimtris Salpingidis of Greece, left, reacts after scoring a goal against Ukraine as teammate Giorgos what we have done on the pitch. market priced that risk at 1.49 per- today's match," said Greece manag- Karagounis looks on during their World Cup qualifying playoff second leg soccer match at the Donbass We have answered our critics.'' centage points. At the height of the er Otto Rehhagel. Arena in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. financial crisis in the middle of Feb- "It was really tough to contain This story combines reports ruary, that premium hit three per- Ukraine's attacks throughout the Greece and Ukraine, who were match played on a rain-soaked under the watchful gaze of Ukrain- from the Los Angeles Times, centage points. match but we did our best and luck- deadlocked at 0-0 after the first leg pitch of the half-empty, 50,000- ian President Viktor Yushchenko, ESPN, and AFP. You can contact ily we managed to do it and achieve in Athens on Saturday, struggled to seater Donbass Arena. but Greece defended well, turning Christopher Tripoulas at Alkman Granitsas and Emese the desired result." impose themselves early on in a The hosts pressed the Greeks Ukraine's attacks into fruitless [email protected]. Bartha contributed to this article.

HIDDEN GREECE Controversial European Court Ruling vs. Crucifixes Hidden Greece presents pictures of the country that tourists don't see, the main streets but also the back streets and balconies and the way by Christopher Tripoulas dren had to attend a state school in whose see is in central Greece, country will never agree to remove of life of people outside the normal spotlight: workers, the homeless, The National Herald Staff Writer a town near Venice which had cru- lamented that at this rate young- crosses from its schools. Bishop’s ordinary citizens and some more celebrated, and the places they live cifixes in every classroom. sters will not have any worthy sym- conferences from all over Europe and work and define modern Greece, as well as its legacy. NEW YORK -- The Greek Orthodox The court awarded the pro- bols at all to inspire and protect decried the decision as well. Church is urging Christians across claimed atheist 5,000 euros in them. “Nativity plays at school Christ- Europe to unite in an appeal "moral damages," which will have “Football and pop idols are very mas parties cannot be regarded as against a ban on crucifixes in class- to be paid by the Italian govern- poor substitutes,” he said. practicing religion, but rather as re- rooms in Italy. ment unless it is successful in an The Greek Church has ostensi- lating to a tradition,” according to The European Court of Human appeal. The judges stopped short of bly intervened in this case in re- Marjo Kyllonen, the head the City Rights in Strasbourg ruled last ordering authorities to remove cru- sponse to an appeal by a Greek of Helsinki Education Department. week that the presence of crucifixes cifixes from all state-run schools, mother whose son is studying in The Catholic News Agency is re- violated a child's right to freedom but the long-term implications of Italy. porting that Italian officials in some of religion. The court did not order the ruling were unclear. But without doubt it is con- cities have actually acquired crucifixes to be removed, however, "The presence of the crucifix cerned that its omnipotence in dozens more crucifixes to display and the Italian government is plan- could be ... disturbing for pupils Greece is under threat. them in public schools. ning an appeal. The government who practiced other religions or A human rights group called Some 84 percent of Italians op- has defended display of the crucifix were atheists, particularly if they Helsinki Monitor is seeking to use pose a ruling by the European based on the fact that it is more belonged to religious minorities," the Italian case as a precedent. Court of Human Rights that cruci- than a religious symbol and also the court said. It has demanded that Greek fixes should be removed from Ital- points to Italy's social and cultural "The compulsory display of a courts remove icons of Jesus Christ ian classrooms, according to a poll history. symbol of a given confession in from above the judge's bench and on Sunday. Greece's Orthodox Church fears premises used by the public author- that the gospel no longer be used The poll in the Corriere della the Italian case will set a precedent. ities... restricted the right of par- for swearing oaths in the witness Sera newspaper showed 84 percent It has called an emergency Holy ents to educate their children in box. of Italians want the crucifixes to Synod meeting for next week to de- conformity with their convictions," Helsinki Monitor is urging trade stay, 14 percent said they should be vise an action plan. it added. unions to challenge the presence of taken down and two percent had Although the Greek Orthodox Crucifixes were an undeniable religious symbols in Greek schools. no opinion. Church has been at odds with Ro- symbol of Catholicism, the court The socialist government here is Those in favor included many man Catholicism for 1,000 years, ruled, and as such were at odds also considering imposing new tax- who are not practicing Catholics. the judicial threat to Christian sym- with the principle of "educational es on the Church's vast fortune, but Some 68 percent of those who said bols has acted as a unifying force. pluralism." at the same time is urging it to do they never attended Mass said they The European Court of Human The head of the Greek Church, more to help immigrants and poor still wanted the crucifixes to stay in Rights found that the compulsory Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens Greeks. schools. display of crucifixes violated par- and all Greece, shares Catholic Italy will ignore an “unreal” Eu- ents' rights to educate their chil- complaints that the court is ignor- ropean court ruling that bans cruci- This story incorporates reports dren as they saw fit and restricted ing the role of Christianity in form- fixes from state-run schools as it ap- from the BBC, the Associated TNH/ANDY DABILIS the right of children to believe or ing Europe's identity. peals the decision, Prime Minister Press, Reuters, Bloomberg, the Nobody's Buying not to believe. “It is not only minorities that Silvio Berlusconi said. Catholic News Agency, and Zenit. Upholding a complaint filed by have rights but majorities as well,” Meanwhile, the decision by the You know times are tough when even in Syntagma Square, Athen's Soile Lautsi, a Finnish woman who said the archbishop. ECHR sparked protests from other To contact the reporter on this busiest place, the lottery ticket seller can only stare at unsold tickets. lives in Italy and has Italian citizen- One of his fellow bishops, Met- European leaders as well. Polish story: Christopher Tripoulas at Not too far away, in Parliament, the new governmnt tries its luck. ship, who complained that her chil- ropolitan Nikolaos of Phthiotis, President Lech Kaczynski said his [email protected] 10 EDITORIALS LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 21-27, 2009

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Postmaster send change of address to: The gala itself was well-attend- THE NATIONAL HERALD, 37-10 30th Street, LIC, NY 11101-2614 ed by many notable Greek Ameri- cans, so we know the support is out there - it does indeed exist. It’s a matter of being more orga- nized, more driven and more in- A lost opportunity volved as the many passionate peo- ple of Chicago have proven to be. The Greek government’ s choice to overturn the previous government’s The National Hellenic Museum decision to transfer the 140 soldiers stationed in a relatively quiet area of has held so many wonderful ex- CHRYSANTHI LIRISTIS / SPECIAL TO THE NATIONAL HERALD Afghanistan to a war zone is a major mistake with potentially broad conse- hibits and events, and is a true tes- quences affecting everything from the foreign relations issues Greece is currently facing to the country’s worsening financial situation. The new government ought to, instead, to increase its contribution to the war in Afghanistan and on top of that, seek a more active role for its ΛΟΓΟΣ forces. The government cited the security of its forces, the financial burden that it entails and the opposition to the war by the majority of the people as a justification for this decision. While we agree that these issues are re- al - and important - they can not and should not constitute the bases for Meaningful Words from Mickey Rooney: Inspire Don’t Retire such major decisions. The foreign policy of a country- any country- can not be made based upon criteria of domestic politics. re-tire-ment: of retirement. way. Importantly, they sionate, and more fulfilled than It should have been obvious by now that formatting foreign policy on withdrawal from one's position In contrast, I re- also know what they those who have either given up or the bases of such criteria leads to nowhere. or occupation or from active work- member a Canadian want from work at this never thought that meaning was or It is also a worrisome sign that the new, all-powerful government, not ing life advertising campaign time in their lives. should be an integral part of their facing any real opposition in parliament, missed a great opportunity to I recently read an interview with by a financial institu- They put a very high life. Importantly, these people, both make a break with the past and set the course of the foreign policy of the actor/entertainer Mickey Rooney tion some years back value on meaningful men and women, I’ve also observed, country on a different, more dynamic direction. (born Joseph Yule, Jr., in Brooklyn, that was called Free- work that keeps them are more resilient to the stresses of It should have realized by now, that the policy of avoiding the risk that New York) who, at 89 years young, dom 55. It promised actively engaged in everyday life. And, in effect, they be- is associated with the participation of Greece in NATO ’s expeditions, espe- has not retired from show business. not only financial inde- life, that allows them to come the “light” and beacon of hope cially in those that involve wars, under pressure from the body politic, Imagine a show business career that pendence beginning at “reinvent” themselves, for others. Like Mickey Rooney, their does not promote the best interests of the country. spans some 87 years! Yes, that’s 55 years of age, but al- and that demonstrates decision to “inspire” rather than re- The country comes out as weak, as having lost its ways, resulting in the how long Mickey has been actively so the lure of freedom that they haven’t “giv- tire serves as a much-needed plat- cumulative devaluation of its importance in comparison to other coun- entertaining—and inspiring—oth- to do whatever you by Dr. ALEX en up” on life: form for getting through hard times. tries, especially neighboring countries, which on the contrary, seem to be ers, almost his entire lifetime. Jaw- would want for the rest PATTAKOS • 86% report that From an attitudinal perspective, it al- more than willing to participate in the alliance’ s decisions, thus giving the dropping, isn’t it? During one of the of your life. With the staying in the work- so helps to focus our energies on impression of faithful allies upon which NATO can depend. longest careers of any actor, Rooney average life-span in- Special to force keeps them seeking to thrive, not just survive, in Greece needs to understand that to have the cooperation of its allies on has won many awards, including an creasing for both men The National Herald healthy and active. the face of life’s many inevitable the issues it is concerned with, it does not suffice to be right and ethical. Oscar. While he is perhaps best and women (according • Nearly 60% feel (and formidable) challenges. Nor is it enough to claim the justifiably tremendous contribution the an- known for his work as the Andy to the U.S. Census Bureau, the aver- that their jobs contribute to society Regardless of your age, there is cient Greeks made or more recently in all the big wars. Greece also needs Hardy character. I will always re- age life expectancy in the USA cur- or help people. much to learn from this example of to play along and carry out its responsibilities to the alliance the best way member him for his equestrian- rently hovers around 80 years, with • Less than one-third say that the ongoing search for meaning in it can. themed movie productions, espe- women living on the average 5? they look forward to full retirement. our lives. So consider these ques- cially his role as the drifter, “Mi Tay- years longer than men), I remember Such findings are further valida- tions: What are you doing now (or lor,” opposite a young Elizabeth Tay- wondering what this kind of “free- tion that our search for meaning, what do you intend to do) in your lor as “Velvet Brown” in the now dom” would ultimately mean for which has become a “megatrend” of “retirement?” Will you discover classic, Academy Award-winning such young retirees. What would the 21st Century, is not only about meaning during your “retirement” Crimes in the name of... film, “National Velvet”. And who they do with—and for—the rest of finding a higher purpose or a true that will help you be more joyful, could forget his award-winning tele- their lives in retirement? calling. It’s about finding meaning more passionate, more fulfilled, and The details are sketchy, but the case of the attack on the Greek Ortho- vision performance as “Bill,” in Let me suggest that it’s time to in every moment, every day. As I more resilient, so that you can be a dox priest by a Marine Reservist in Tarpon Springs is disturbing on many which he played a mentally chal- “retire” retirement and redefine the share in my book, “Prisoners of Our light for others? Will you “put on a levels. Given that the incident is being investigated, we can only comment lenged man attempting to live on his way that we look at life expectancy. Thoughts”, it’s our personal respon- show” or simply withdraw? on appearances, but strong indications are that Father Alexio Marakis was own after leaving an institution? Economic conditions notwithstand- sibility to discover that meaning, the victim of a hate crime. In the interview, Mickey ac- ing, more and more people, espe- and it is clear that many “boomers” Dr. Pattakos, author of Prisoners A few days after a man murdered 13 and injured 30 people at Fort knowledged that a lot of people cially those over the age of 50, are are now taking this on as a personal, of Our Thoughts, is currently Hood, Texas, Father Marakis was attacked by someone to whom his have long wondered why he hasn’t asking the existential question: “Is life-affirming mission. working on a new book on how to priest's garb suggested that he was a Moslem. retired. His quick, pistol-like reply: that all there is?” Indeed, as increas- I find this shift in consciousness live a meaningful life inspired by If our scenario is correct, which is credible enough given the events of “Don’t retire—inspire!” So now he ing numbers of America’s 79 million and new meaning of retirement to be Greek culture (see: www.theop- past 20, if not 4,000 years, a man took it upon himself to exact revenge for and his seventh (yes, I said, seventh) baby boomers reach age 62, it ap- an exciting prospect at this time of away.com). His column is pub- the Fort Hood killings. wife are touring the country togeth- pears that they are going to change turmoil and uncertainty in the lished weekly in The National We will also suggest that when a man repeatedly hits someone in the er in a two-person musical revue ti- the meaning of the word “retire- world. Why? Because in my own Herald. Readers may contact him head with a tire iron, he is not looking to make a point, he is trying to kill tled “Let’s Put On a Show!” Accord- ment.” Surveys by AARP (conduct- personal and professional experi- with questions, comments, him. ing to Mickey, it is positive thinking ed before the current economic cri- ence, I’ve found that people who and/or suggestions for topics at: In this case, in the name of his country or his religion. How sick. and a can-do attitude that have en- sis) have demonstrated that take the time to find meaning in their [email protected] Now is the time for men and women of good will of all faiths, be they abled him to remain so vibrant over mostolder workers—some 70%— life and work are happier and health- or visit his web site: www.prison- clergy or laity, to dedicate themselves to direct, personal action in the the years and ignore the age-old pull want to continue working in some ier—they’re more joyful, more pas- ersofourthoughts.com. name of humanity and, yes, whatever they call God. They must never miss an opportunity to tell their co-religionists and anyone willing to listen that this kind of hatred is a spiritual sickness. We must keep quoting the Declarations of Berne (1992) and the Bosphorus COMMENTARY (1994), which state that "a crime committed in the name of religion is a crime against religion." And higher up the ladder of religious authority, the more often and the more strongly the better, religious leaders must declare that God, who is Father of us all, seeks peace and toleration among His children, who are Modern-day Iconoclasm Rears its Ugly Head in New Europe sisters and brothers. Let us set as a task for the subtlest and most articulate minds among them to explain the mystery of why there are different scrip- By Christopher Tripoulas The Court’s ruling is a clear ex- soon loose the sovereignty to exer- Treaty before agreeing to sign on tures and competing faiths in the world, and to express the idea, even if it The National Herald Staff Writer ample of the Manichaeanism that cise their religion and culture freely seems quite wise, while the deci- is impossible for us to understand, that somehow this serves God's purpose pervades Western thinking. In a as well, or promote their history. sion of longstanding members like for us and it is not for us condemn or to lift a finger, let alone a weapon As the European Union prepares world where everything is black A cross or an icon is more than Italy and Greece to approve the against someone simply because he is of a different faith, or denomina- to implement the Treaty of Lisbon and white, and there are no shades just a religious object, it is a symbol Treaty carte-blanche (and without tion. effective December 1, 2009, the of gray, the Court’s decision is a tes- of a people’s values and beliefs. The referendums) seems to testify to Let us grow up. Our Father in heaven may be losing patience. preparations are accompanied by a tament to the myopia of the mod- word symbol comes from the Greek the foolishness of their politicians recent controversial decision from ern-day EU framework. The ECHR “to throw together.” Conversely, (and the voters who support them). the European Court of Human considers a crucifix hidden in the the Greek word ‘diavolos’ (devil) It might be worth researching how Rights effectively banning the dis- corner wall of some classroom “dis- means ‘to throw apart-diavalein’. many of these MPs actually both- play of crucifixes in Italian schools. turbing,” but has no problem with And indeed, it is a truly devilish ered to read the treaty that they so A Place of Shame The decision is troubling because it the legal brainwashing known as thing to throw apart the culture of a overwhelmingly supported… could eventually force review of marketing and advertising… nation and its people, for fear of a Prophetically, Greek revolution- This is some record!! Greece is the most corrupt country in the Euro- the use of religious symbols in all If you want to talk about dis- symbol. ary war hero General Ioannis pean Union, along with Bulgaria and Romania, according to Transparen- state-run European schools. turbing, try driving in traffic and Make no mistake, faith is not im- Makryiannis commissioned a por- cy International. Hard to believe it, is it not? The judgment said that having a having all your favorite radio sta- parted upon others rationalistically trait of a dance between “someone We would like our homeland to be different, to be a model country, to crucifix in the classroom was a “vio- tions play the same senseless jingle by school instruction or court de- wearing a Frankish outfit dancing shine among the countries of the world - at least when it comes to these lation of the right [of] parents to of some stupid car insurance ad at crees. It is acquired empirically, with a Greek…The Frankish- kind of moral issues. educate children as to their own the same time (as is usually the through relationships and experi- dressed fellow wants his dance, However as this annual report indicates things are quite different. Al- wishes and a violation of liberty of case). Try watching a movie for ences. Looking at a cross or icon in and the Greek his, and they will most anyone who has dealt with the public sector of Greece will tell you, religion of pupils.” longer than 5 minutes without the classroom is not going to make soon argue, because one cannot you need to usually pay off a number of public employees to get a job The decision drew the ire of not some intrusive ad telling you to a Muslim student Christian or make learn the other’s dance.” Nearly done, or is not going to be done. It could very well be that corruption is the only the Vatican, but also the switch cell phone companies or an atheist become religious. The two centuries later, Makryiannis’ reason so many people beg to be appointed to public sector jobs. Church of Greece, which is likely to change Internet providers. Try symbol for them will be nothing point remains ever relevant. According to a report issued by a Greek Attorney General, all sectors field similar challenges over the watching the news without some more than an inanimate object. But Fortunately, we have Pericles’ are corrupt and especially the Health system, the agency granting home display of icons in classrooms and dolled-up reporter whose collagen for the believer, it will represent an words to offer us some solace. Cit- building permits and the local authorities. other public buildings. The Arch- and silicon count far outweigh their object with ‘logos’ that holds life ing the shortcomings of the Pelo- This horrific situation has got to stop. No one doing any sort of business bishop of Athens argues that “ma- IQ telling you what to think and and significance because of the ponnesians (ancient Greece’s ver- in Greece should accept this terrible situation without a fight. No one jorities, not only minorities, have when to think it, as opposed to just unique meaning that its maker sion of the EU), he notes “they have should feel helpless. No one should give up and go along with the way rights.” stating the facts of a story. gave it. The meaning only speaks to no regular general assembly, and things are done. Although the ECHR is not an EU Sadly, the ECHR will not inter- the initiated, just as the Jesus fish therefore cannot execute their It is upon all of us, both those who are within the borders of Greece and court, when the Lisbon Treaty takes fere with these things, because they symbol did to early Christians, plans with speed and decision. The those who are abroad to change things. Bribing government officials is a effect, the EU is expected to sign affect a modern citizens’ most im- while the pagan authorities were confederacy is made up of many crime in the USA and it is not only wrong but a real, serious threat to the the Convention on Human Rights, portant responsibility – con- completely oblivious. The Court’s races; all the representatives have further development of Greece, to its economy and security. which would make the European sumerism. Modern day republics decision to remove the ‘logos’ from equal votes, and press their several The new government of George Papandreou should take immediate ur- Court of Justice bound by the judi- don’t want citizens, they want a public display – for the supposed interests. There follows the usual gent action to turn things around, now that it still can, as it has not being cial precedents of the Court of Hu- “consumers.” Crosses, icons, and benefit of precisely those persons to result, that nothing is ever done accused of being involved in a scandal itself. If it waits any longer, it may man Rights. This begs the question, other such religious references do whom the objects should hold no properly.” be too late. just how far will the EU go in im- not aid in this undertaking, and particular significance and to the Once again, Pericles’ words are Corruption is a sort of cancer that, if left uncured, will destroy the fab- posing the ban on religious sym- even if they did, the money would detriment of those for whom they also prophetic. ric of society. It terribly damages those who are guilty and innocent alike. bols? Will the EU forbid public em- not end up going into the coffers of do hold a significance – is in itself Just consider this: Greece slipped from 51st to 71st place within a year ployees from wearing crosses, or the multinational conglomerates illogical and deceitful. Christopher Tripoulas is an ad- among 181 countries surveyed. It is a shameful position that should con- outlaw the use of the word ‘Christ- that prop these “European” institu- Unless of course the path to Eu- junct professor of Speech and In- cern us all. And it is a strong indication of the moral collapse of Greek so- mas’ in schools, or perhaps nix Na- tions. ropean integration goes through terpersonal Communications at ciety. tivity plays? Perhaps it will orga- In the EU of 2009, euro zone the totalitarianism of ‘the lowest St. John's University. He also spe- But it is also troublesome that the United States of America is not in- nize a book burning of Dickens’ A countries can no longer print their common denominator.’ If that’s the cializes in translation, and sever- cluded in the list of the ten least corrupt countries in the world. As usual, Christmas Carol, simply because a own currency, or set their own nu- case, then the decision of neophyte al of his translations from Greek the Scandinavian countries lead and Canada – and not the USA – occupies slothful student will object to his mismatic policy. Monetary policy is EU members like the Czech Repub- to English have been published. spot number 8. school’s assigned reading of the dictated by the technocrats in Brus- lic and Poland to negotiate opt-outs You can contact him at And that is not something we should be proud of either. book. sels. Perhaps now, countries will to certain provision in the Lisbon [email protected]. THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 21-27, 2009 VIEWPOINTS 11 LETTER FROM ATHENS In Presidential Politics, Negativity is the Front Runner

I attended an event a couple of gress alike should be check. As for foreign once said: “a house divided against weekends ago that showcased Mike blamed if they pass a affairs, it is hard to dis- itself cannot stand.” Lincoln was Greece Ready to Huckabee, the former Arkansas gov- health care bill that they tinguish where Bush’s paraphrasing an even greater speak- ernor and 2008 presidential candi- did not even read that policies end and Oba- er, Jesus Christ, who had uttered date, who appears to be one of the the group agreed with ma’s begin, because the those very words many centuries ear- Surrender to Smokers front-runners for the 2012 Republi- me, and sidetracked the transition has been vir- lier. But modern societies often over- can nomination. While waiting in onslaught against our tually seamless. look the wise lessons of history. Well, that didn’t restaurants give you line to meet him, I took part in a po- commander-in-chief. The most apparent When will America realize that divi- take long. Little more plastic cups half full of litical discussion with various atten- The un-merry band similarity between the siveness leads to inferiority and fail- than four months after water. Teachers – real dees, many of whom were unapolo- of Obama-haters may be two presidents, and it is ure, and that the people must unite Greece allegedly put role models – smoke in getic and single-minded in their dis- formidable, but they are an unfortunate one, is behind their president? into effect a phony the halls and play- dain for our current president, certainly not original. that neither amassed In the National Football League, smoking ban that was grounds and let their Barack Obama. They were preceded by the type of public rela- players are often penalized for “un- doomed from the start students light up next Every discussion point began, in- the Bush-bashers of the by CONSTANTINOS E. tions campaign neces- sportsmanlike conduct,” usually as a because no one was to them. Clerks in of- nocuously enough, with what is past eight years – actual- SCAROS sary to thwart the neg- reaction to a play that benefitted the going to enforce it and fices and post offices wrong with America – from the econ- ly, nine years and count- ativity spewed by their opposing team. If only Americans Greeks were going to smoke while they omy, to health care, to the wars over- ing, because some of the Special to respective detractors. could live up to the standard of good ignore it knowing no work. What else can seas – and how to fix it. The conver- rabid, anti-Bush fanat- The National Herald Bush was never able to sportsmanship, and learn to accept one would enforce it, you expect in a coun- ics, including the editor- shake off the percep- and support a president for whom it has not been en- by ANDY try where the govern- ial board of the New York Times, sim- tion of incompetence, and Obama up they did not vote. forced because it’s DABILIS ment puts advertise- None of these myopic ply cannot let go of the hate. The ad- to now has not been able to convince Getting back to Mike Huckabee, been ignored. The new ments on the very bill- malcontents… would jectives have not changed, only the many skeptics that he is not bent on he is an amiable fellow who might government of PASOK Special to boards that have been nouns. Bush, like Obama, was also fulfilling a global socialist agenda. make an interesting president some- said the ban begun un- The National Herald banned by the state admit what is obvious called “evil, disastrous, and clueless,” Let us not give credit to the Bush- day. Interesting because, at least to der New Democracy and the European to the more astute but he was not a “socialist.” Instead, bashers, either, for inventing the this point, he seems to be above the on July 1 amid great fanfare and Union? This one will be a nice little followers of he was a “murderer” and a “war crim- practice of presidential sabotage. mudslinging fray. If there are any promises to crack down on viola- test for new Prime Minister George inal.” Bush was also “an incompetent That system was well established in lessons for him to learn, if and when tors, particularly restaurant and Papandreou, who is properly con- the presidency idiot,” which make his simultaneous- the 1990s, when the Republicans he runs for president in 2012 or bar owners, with big fines, said the centrating on foreign policy and ly being an “evil mastermind” as im- took every opportunity to vilify Bill 2016, it is to mount a top-notch pub- ban “is not being adhered to nor ap- what seem like bigger issues, ex- sation always seemed to reach a boil- probable as being a Marxist and a fas- Clinton. Before, that, Democrats lic relations team to combat the bile plied properly” and would be “re- cept what other practice in Greece ing point, however, upon the first ut- cist all at once. cringed at Ronald Reagan’s unparal- that will undoubtedly be hurled viewed,” which means it’s going to kills 20,000 people a year? That tering of that dreaded “O” word – None of these myopic malcon- leled popularity and did everything against him by the sore losers of the be scrapped or diluted. doesn’t include another 600 who Obama. As soon as the president’s tents, past or present, would admit they could to discredit him. In fact, day. Translation: it’s being ignored die from the second-hand smoke, name was mentioned, an outpour of what is obvious to the more astute presidential sabotage can be traced because it’s not being enforced, just the exhaust fumes they breathe in venomous diatribe ensued. Obama followers of the presidency: that back all the way to George Washing- Constantinos E. Scaros is a pub- as anyone who’s been in Greece from smokers, numbers that will was, according to those observers, Bush and Obama are more alike than ton, although today’s Internet-driven lished author and expert in Ameri- more than an hour and could see only go up because while smoking “evil,” “Marxist,” “socialist,” “disas- they are different. On domestic is- 24/7 news frenzy has intensified the can presidential history, with a how virtually all laws are flaunted is going down in many places in the trous,” and “clueless.” Interestingly, sues, Bush talked a conservative process to obscene proportions. background in Ancient Greek his- could tell you. This time, it’s the world, it is rising by 10 percent a no one said “fascist,” which the presi- game, but made many fiscally frivo- The real front-runner in presiden- tory. He teaches history, political smokers blowing smoke in the face year in Greece. dent is also labeled by some, and lous concessions reminiscent of more tial politics, then, is negativity. It science, and law at New York of the government, as well as the How pathetic that governments which, juxtaposed with “Marxist” progressive politicians. Obama, in seems a slew of discrediting attacks University, and is the Dean of non-smokers who are the minority crack down on cocaine and mari- and “socialist,” is quite amusing.” It turn, preached about change, but to shortly follow every newly inaugu- Criminal Justice at Katharine in Greece, the only country in the juana but allow cigarette smoking was only w this point has been a friend to big rated president, and serve to subvert Gibbs College. He welcomes com- world where a majority of people because they can put a lucrative tax hen I mentioned that Democrat business, and has kept the socially his effectiveness in leading the na- ments at his blog at smoke. The World Health Organi- on it, even if worldwide it kills 5.4 and Republican members of Con- liberal faction of his followers in tion. The great Abraham Lincoln scaros.blogspot.com zation reports that 51.8 percent of million people annually – almost adults in Greece smoke, and the the equivalent of the Holocaust country won the dubious honor of every year. being ranked number one on the When the ban went into effect Los Angeles Times list of smokers in Greece, smoking ban enforcers paradises for travelers. Health Min- were all over the television with Nicholas Gage Challenges Greek American Celebrities tough talk that has evaporated like the clean air in the lungs of smok- SAN FRANCISCO - Before more celebrities like George Chikiris, who seek to erode the authority of for the return of the Parthenon How pathetic that ers. 33 to 50 percent of the smokers than 700 prominent members of Marilu Henner and Michael Chiklis the church tirelessly, professing the marbles let alone organized an in- governments crack down will die from their habit and cost the Greek American community, as because it inspires young Greek Greek Orthodox way for millions of ternational campaign to recover the government untold millions of well as leading figures of the enter- Americans all over our country to followers." them? on cocaine and marijuana euros in costs to care for them tainment industry and the political pursue their dreams and demon- Many celebrities, including Brad Many Jewish celebrities from but allow cigarette while they are alive. One dies every world at San Francisco’s Fairmont strate what talent and determina- Pitt, speak out for the preservation Kirk Douglas to Adam Sandler smoking because they 6.5 seconds. Hotel on November 7, writer Nick tion can achieve. I must confess, of architectural landmarks around shout protests at any affront to Is- What can you expect from a Gage issued a challenge to the com- however, that I am surprised and a the world. But what Greek Ameri- rael, and even the Palestinians have can put a ...tax on it, country where six-year-olds can munity. The occasion was the Elios little bothered by the failure of can celebrities have uttered a word Vanessa Redgrave. But which walk up to a periptero and pick up a Society’s seventh Hellenic Charity Greek American celebrities to against the greatest cultural rape of Greek American celebrities have ister Mariliza Xenogiannakopoulou pack of smokes for their parents, Ball. The society, a non-profit orga- champion the great causes that a people in history— the abduction ever spoken out against the occu- said she noted “great gaps in the and a couple of beers too. nization based in Northern Califor- concern Greeks all over the world. of half of the Parthenon marbles pation of almost half of Cyprus by application of the smoking ban” So now it’s up to the EU, which nia, honored Gage along with Richard Gere, Harrison Ford and from the acropolis by Lord Elgin Turkish troops for the past 35 (Translation: the government can’t pressured Greece to pass the ban, George Chakiris, Michael Chiklis other celebrities travel the globe to years? and won’t enforce it so it’s ready to to step in - but it won’t. And there’s and Marilu Henner at its Hellenic champion the cause of the Dalai Now the blame for all this does run up the white flag) and would growing pressure from countries Charity Ball. During his acceptance Lama and denounce China's occu- I would like to not lie only with the celebrities be re-examining the legal frame- depending on tourism and enter- speech Gage said the following, pation of his country. But what challenge Greek themselves, who are not familiar work supporting it. tainment, such as Greece, to repeal which was received with thunder- Greek American celebrity has spo- with these issues. Those of us who There have been more than the bans, as Croatia did after ous applause and a standing ova- ken out against the persecution by American celebrities, are need to do more to inform and 2,500 complaints about people vio- restaurant and bar owners com- tion: Turkish authorities of the Patriarch both near and far, to engage them, and I hope when we lating the ban, but those will be plained they were losing customers Greeks in America have tried of Constantinople, the spiritual pay back their do they will be receptive. We Greek filed in the ash trays on the desks of - not including their smokers who not only to become successful but leader of 300 million Orthodox Americans honor the achievements smoking government workers. The were dying by the dozens and also to win respect for who we are Christians? ancestors of our celebrities. ban was supposed to apply to all needed to be replaced. and what we do. In our emphasis Do any of our celebrities even But as our parents and grand- public places, although in a loop- The EU’s response has been to on performance we have followed know that the See of the Patriarch, which he then sold to the British parents faced hardship and pain to hole that would render it useless, pass legislation raising cigarette the lead of our new country and in once as extensive as the Vatican, Museum, where they are still held smooth the way for us to enjoy premises smaller than 70 square taxes 30 percent – Greece has some our attachment to family and has been reduced to a few dilapi- hostage, despite the recent comple- fruits of America, I would like to meters could declare themselves of the cheapest prices for cigarettes friends we have held to the tradi- dated buildings? That he is jeered tion of a magnificent New Acropo- challenge Greek American celebri- exclusively smoking and would in Europe - but those government tions of the old. In so doing, I think when he ventures outside his en- lis Museum in Athens that is able to ties, both near and far, to pay back need only a permit to do so – so far, policy wonks don’t get it. we have chosen the best of both clave, berated and threatened by exhibit them in the light and at the their ancestors and honor their her- 2,200 have applied but almost Cigarettes could cost $20 a pack worlds. petty bureaucrats, and blocked site for which they were created? itage by using the power of their none have been processed so smok- and it wouldn’t deter smokers, so We are immensely grateful for from opening any of the schools The Parthenon marbles are the fame to advance the just causes of ing continues. They were also sup- you have to hit them not where the opportunities America has giv- and seminaries that once served most cherished symbols of our cul- the community that nurtured them posed to have air-conditioning and they live, but where they eat and en us Greeks over the past 100 the entire Greek Orthodox world? tural and political heritage. They and of all Greeks all over the world smoke-removal units installed and drink and pass on their death years and we can take great pride "You have always been brave represent the peak of achievement who swell with pride at their display a special sticker showing clouds to innocent people sitting in what we have accomplished. and never from a safe distance," of the Greek people, the Golden achievements. only smokers were allowed, a real nearby. And as we complete our first centu- Vice President Biden told the Patri- Age when drama, poetry and art As I do whenever I see a Greek deterrent. The President of the National ry on these shores I can assure you arch at a dinner he hosted for him reached levels that have never been name on a marquee, a movie poster Larger establishments were sup- Coordinating Committee against of one thing: we’ve only just begun. Wednesday night, which I attend- surpassed. Yet, what Greek Ameri- or a book jacket. posed to restrict smoking to a sepa- Smoking, Panayiotis Behrakis, rec- So I salute the recognition of ed. "you have stared down those can artists have raised their voices Thank you and god bless you all. rate section, limited to not more ommended the government not al- than 30 percent of the area. Live low any exceptions to the law and music venues had to separate ban smoking in all public places. smokers with a two-meter-high Well, not ALL, he said, recommend- glass wall, which magically keeps ing that those who want to allow smoke on the other side, while in smoking could get a license, which Needed: Greek Pols with Courage to Make Omelettes private offices, businesses employ- means they all will and the smok- ing fewer than 50 workers were re- ing will go on, so even he doesn’t By Alexis Papachelas spend every cent it promised before Our European assessors have The phenomenon of “I shall ap- quired to ban smoking on the get it. Kathimerini October. heard all the same promises from pear to be breaking some eggs but premises. Get those coffins ready. Put At the same time, however, it previous administrations and may in truth I dare not make an omelet” Companies employing more them right outside the restaurants The risks are obvious and the must also heed its critics from be excused if they take them with a was more than apparent in the pre- than 50 people could keep smoking and bars to save time. story an old one. The government abroad, such as the European Cen- pinch of salt. vious government and the result rooms. Translation: No one gives a decides that its credibility in terms tral Bank and Moody’s. But since it But the government is making has been devastating. There is a re- damn about the law that was never Mr. Dabilis was the New England of its pre-election promises should appears unable to adopt immediate one more mistake. It is allowing a al possibility that we will see it be- going to be enforced and none of its editor for United Press Interna- come first. It doesn’t really matter relief measures such as freezing barrage of ideas about how to deal ing repeated in the very near fu- provisions apply, so it’s business as tional in Boston, and a staff writer that a billion euros will be poured public sector pay increases or re- with the public deficit to be made ture. usual in Greece, where smokers get and assistant metropolitan editor into the black hole of education be- turning nursing staff to their proper public, such as raising the so-called Recent experience has taught us to make the rules. at the Boston Globe for 17 years fore the minister, Anna Diaman- assignments, it begins making “objective” real estate prices on that tough decisions need to be Smoking goes on in flagrant vio- before relocating to Greece. His topoulou, has time to get the sector vague promises: that it will tackle which tax is calculated, with the re- made while the mandate is still lation of the law everywhere and column is published weekly in the into shape. social security reform, labor re- sult that tax dodgers are given time fresh, when the opposition is on its most restaurants are still like National Herald. Readers interest- The same goes for other areas form, crack down on tax evasion, to make plans to protect them- knees and the public knows that smoke-filled opium dens. Instead ed in contacting him can send e- such as healthcare, where the gov- deregulate restricted occupations selves, while everyone else freezes you are not responsible for the of ash trays, which are not allowed, mails to [email protected]. ernment appears determined to etc, etc. spending. mess. America’s Far Right Screams - Do They Think We Are as Cowardly as They Are?

WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week enough Americans panic at their has plunged into the that they cannot that this campaign to intimidate one year career on the junior varsi- Senate Republican leader Mitch own shadows they might be terri- deepest of deep gutters prevail in a rea- democracy through psychological ty. McConnell said that the decision to fied into voting Republicans back again, relying on their soned debate. So terror could not work. Perhaps These tactics have been effec- bring Khalid Sheikh Mohammad into office. This tactic depends for belief that they can they have chosen in- they believe that their fellow citi- tive. For example, a majority of and other accused 9/11 plotters to success on the assumption that frighten the American stead to launch zens are so easy to frighten because Congress voted against allowing Federal Court in New York for trial Americans are craven cowards, people into irrational ac- campaigns of per- they themselves are the most any Guantanamo detainees to be would put Americans “unnecessari- who wet their pants at the slightest tions. Anyone literate sonal vilification, craven of cowards. Vice President jailed in the United States. Oddly, ly at risk.” Somewhat more graph- scare and are terrified at the slight- agrees that the current similar to what Cas- Cheney, who so cheerfully sent the fear-mongers neglect to point ically, Rush Limbaugh, the spiritual est sound in the night. They cer- health care system in the tro does in Cuba, to thousands of American kids to die out that high security parts of the leader of the Republican Party said tainly have reason to believe that United States will lead to scare the American in a war of his own personal choice, federal penal system have never “what’s going to end up on trial we are indeed such cowards. a national train wreck in people into believ- managed six (6) draft deferments suffered a successful escape since here is the United States, the CIA, They terrified us into supporting the not too distant fu- ing that “Obammu- during Vietnam. the 1930’s. But the truth is rarely at our interrogation techniques, all of two poorly conceived and worse ture. Any decent, com- by AMB. PATRICK N. nism” will spell “the He explained once that he had issue here. The question Ameri- this is being done to satisfy the ra- executed wars. They so frightened passionate man or THEROS end of democracy in “more important things to do” than cans have to ask is whether or not bid radical far Left that hates this us that we went along with what woman understands that America.” One par- presumably serve his country. Or Limbaugh and Palin are right in be- country, that hates George W. Bush, can only be described as a treaso- abandoning a fifth of our Special to ticularly hate-mon- perhaps his aversion to being shot lieving that we are as big cowards that hates the U.S. military.” nous perversion of the Constitution population and especial- The National Herald gering member of at focused on his own personal as they are. For good measure, he called the by jailing Americans without ly ten million children to Congress, Rep. safety? The other “chicken hawks” idea of putting terrorists on trial a charge and without trial. They ter- the vagaries of emergency rooms is Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) who took us to war in Iraq, such as The Hon. Ambassador Theros is “disgusting travesty.” It would ap- rified Americans into believing that abominable. (Ironically, those who called on protesters to “scare” Perle and Wolfowitz avoided mili- president of the U.S.-Qatar Busi- pear that Limbaugh hates the torture works or worse, into believ- would deny Christian compassion members of Congress into killing tary service as well. Rush Lim- ness Council. He served in the American system of justice and ing that torture of people with fun- to the poor are those who masquer- the proposed health care reform baugh avoided service by having U.S. Foreign Service for 36 years, prefers killing suspects without tri- ny names or strange beards is ac- ade the loudest as “Christians.”) bill in the name of democracy. his physician certify his medical un- mostly in the Middle East, and al. Limbaugh exploits our fears by ceptable. Anyone who has spent time in Eu- Rush Limbaugh Republicans, fitness due to an “inoperable pi- was American Ambassador to insisting that the trial of the 1993 The Republicans and their radi- rope knows that their health care the leaders of what used to be lonidal cyst” and “a football knee Qatar from 1995 to 1998. He also World Trade Center bombers was a cal right wing allies have extended systems produce much better care known as the Grand Old Party, ap- injury from high school.” He later directed the State Department’s proximate cause of the 9/11 at- their psychological terrorism to for the bulk of their population at pear to have concluded that Ameri- denied having such a cyst and no Counter-Terrorism Office, and tacks. This is, of course, political other subjects as well. The cam- much lower costs. Confronted with cans are cowards. Otherwise, they one in his high school remembers holds numerous U.S. Govern- fear-mongering in the hope that if paign against health care reform reality, Limbaugh and Palin know would have no reason to believe Rush ever being injured during his ment decorations. 12 THE NATIONAL HERALD, NOVEMBER 21-27, 2009