If you could just pack up and move to a new place where would that be and where are u now?
I am living in Athens Greece and work for with on-line hotel reservation systems. If I could pack up and move it would be to Vermont. I would buy a horse ranch and live there permemntly. I picture myself going out on the porch early in the morning with a mug of coffee and listening to the wind blow through the trees. Paradise.
Other - Destinations - 4 Answers
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im in a small retirement town in Oregon and i would love to go to a big city like Seattle or L.A. i would rent an apartment, get a job, make new friends and enjoy big city life. that would be my paradise.
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I'd be in L.A., Cali or New York City, New York. I live in Las Vegas.
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I'd happily switch places with you. I'm in VT. Horse farms smell and draw in loads of flies, especially my neighbors! And would love to be somewhere on the water with salt air breezes!
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i live in louisiana, but if i could pack up and leave right now, it would have to be somewhere near a beautiful beach. and i have always wanted to go to italy, i think if i went there i probably wouldn't want to leave. or on some little island far away where you could wake up to the sound of the ocean crashing. but not a real populated beach, some where secluded, and quiet.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
Can a english only speaking person live in greece or italy
Can a english only speaking person live in greece or italy?
I only speak english,,but thought about living in another country one day,,if someone picked greece or italy, how do you think that would work out? enough english spoken there to actually make it ok? Paris?
Greece - 15 Answers
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English is pretty much a world wide language. No matter where you are at, they know at least a bit of english. In a way, it is part of life, so living else where would okay, but you can also look at this in a give or take situation. Since they know a little of english maybe you should take some time and learn their language, even if its only a little bit. In that way, you can relate to them; they arent fluent in english and you arent fluent in the language that they speak. There are other options. For example, you can live with a roommate or friend that is bilingual in english and the language of a country you want to live in. That way, it would be easier with the help of that friend or roommate.
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Yes, both, in my cuntry though not meny peoples speak inglish.
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Yes definitely.. English is known everywhere.
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In Greece, English is like a second language to most of the Greeks, everybody learns it at school, at private tutoring school and speaks almost great English. In Italy most people don't know English and the people who speak a little bit won't speak in front of you. I was in Italy, asked for a bottle of water and they answered in italian saying: gazatto ou minerale?. I hated that.
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You could learn the local language enough to be able to talk to the locals, you know. It's not hard.
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If you plan to work in either Greece or Italy you need a working knowledge of the local language. Not practical otherwise. Now if you're planning your retirement that's a different matter. There are ex-pats retired all over Europe. If Greece is a serious possibility then add Cyprus to your list as here almost everybody speaks English. (Okay the Bulgarian waiter might be a bit weak) but that's about it. Forget Paris. Even if the French can speak English they have yet to forgive us for Agincourt. Ian
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Ies. in Hellass wi oll speek Inglish vell. Even wi are not wery educated wi learn Inglish in the streets, "going" with foreegn tourists. Ask for Zoufi, real Greek horiatikh (non shaved).
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Beware! Genocide in Former Yugoslav! The pain is finally over! Marmango will stay in FYROM (Former Yugoslav) as National Dance!
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hello I'm italian, and i'll tell u the truth ur life here wont be easy... really few people speak english here.. so idk, u should learn italian before to come here ok ^^ bye
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if you live in a large city in greece, most people will speak english... only exception really might be old people i would at least try to learn a little greek before you get there so while youre there you can keep building on to what you already know and in no time you will become fluent ;) livemocha.com is a great free website to learn greek and other languages
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I am an English speaker who has been trying to learn Greek for 3 years. I certainly could get by in English (I'm one of those retirees someone mentioned) but I have found that attempting to speak/learn Greek has itself been a source of incredible warmth and friendship.
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We don't have a civil war, just riots. Only three-four death people during the night, one or two during the day-time. Come, here is very safe. Spend some money here.
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Most people in Europe know either very good enlglish, or the they know atleast the basics. You'll be fine, people will understand you and you will understand them.
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The Italian education system is not adequate when it comes to teaching English. That's what I've read, anyway. It seems like not enough Italians speak English well enough to help you (when you need help, and inevitably you will). You would have to learn Italian. I don't know about Greece.
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Depends on where you'll be living and what your occupation is.. I'd say you can only live to Athens but it will be hard for you to adapt as many merchants do not speak english (Note: Hard is not impossible). And I would be interested to learn what your job is because if you are a Merchant or want to open any kind of store/company here you'll definitely have to hire someone to work with you (as a translator or just be the sales man). But other than that you'll be fine to stay here as all the *good* restaurants have Perfect-English speaking staff and most clubs too..
I only speak english,,but thought about living in another country one day,,if someone picked greece or italy, how do you think that would work out? enough english spoken there to actually make it ok? Paris?
Greece - 15 Answers
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English is pretty much a world wide language. No matter where you are at, they know at least a bit of english. In a way, it is part of life, so living else where would okay, but you can also look at this in a give or take situation. Since they know a little of english maybe you should take some time and learn their language, even if its only a little bit. In that way, you can relate to them; they arent fluent in english and you arent fluent in the language that they speak. There are other options. For example, you can live with a roommate or friend that is bilingual in english and the language of a country you want to live in. That way, it would be easier with the help of that friend or roommate.
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Yes, both, in my cuntry though not meny peoples speak inglish.
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Yes definitely.. English is known everywhere.
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In Greece, English is like a second language to most of the Greeks, everybody learns it at school, at private tutoring school and speaks almost great English. In Italy most people don't know English and the people who speak a little bit won't speak in front of you. I was in Italy, asked for a bottle of water and they answered in italian saying: gazatto ou minerale?. I hated that.
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You could learn the local language enough to be able to talk to the locals, you know. It's not hard.
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If you plan to work in either Greece or Italy you need a working knowledge of the local language. Not practical otherwise. Now if you're planning your retirement that's a different matter. There are ex-pats retired all over Europe. If Greece is a serious possibility then add Cyprus to your list as here almost everybody speaks English. (Okay the Bulgarian waiter might be a bit weak) but that's about it. Forget Paris. Even if the French can speak English they have yet to forgive us for Agincourt. Ian
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Ies. in Hellass wi oll speek Inglish vell. Even wi are not wery educated wi learn Inglish in the streets, "going" with foreegn tourists. Ask for Zoufi, real Greek horiatikh (non shaved).
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Beware! Genocide in Former Yugoslav! The pain is finally over! Marmango will stay in FYROM (Former Yugoslav) as National Dance!
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hello I'm italian, and i'll tell u the truth ur life here wont be easy... really few people speak english here.. so idk, u should learn italian before to come here ok ^^ bye
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if you live in a large city in greece, most people will speak english... only exception really might be old people i would at least try to learn a little greek before you get there so while youre there you can keep building on to what you already know and in no time you will become fluent ;) livemocha.com is a great free website to learn greek and other languages
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I am an English speaker who has been trying to learn Greek for 3 years. I certainly could get by in English (I'm one of those retirees someone mentioned) but I have found that attempting to speak/learn Greek has itself been a source of incredible warmth and friendship.
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We don't have a civil war, just riots. Only three-four death people during the night, one or two during the day-time. Come, here is very safe. Spend some money here.
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Most people in Europe know either very good enlglish, or the they know atleast the basics. You'll be fine, people will understand you and you will understand them.
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The Italian education system is not adequate when it comes to teaching English. That's what I've read, anyway. It seems like not enough Italians speak English well enough to help you (when you need help, and inevitably you will). You would have to learn Italian. I don't know about Greece.
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Depends on where you'll be living and what your occupation is.. I'd say you can only live to Athens but it will be hard for you to adapt as many merchants do not speak english (Note: Hard is not impossible). And I would be interested to learn what your job is because if you are a Merchant or want to open any kind of store/company here you'll definitely have to hire someone to work with you (as a translator or just be the sales man). But other than that you'll be fine to stay here as all the *good* restaurants have Perfect-English speaking staff and most clubs too..
Friday, December 7, 2012
How has Plato's and Socrates' work survived over 2000 years
How has Plato's and Socrates' work survived over 2000 years?
They lived in ancient Greece and it wasn't exactly religious work they were doing. I can understand something like the Bible and Koran surviving 2000 years. But the work of a few philosophers standing the test of time and still receiving credit for their work today, boggles my mind! My guess is that the Persians preserved the work and it eventually made its way to European institutions during the 1600's. But this is merely speculation on my part.
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What you must remember is that a) the language of educated people in the Roman empire was Greek and thus among well-educated Romans knowledge of and respect for Greek learning was prevalent. and b) the Eastern Roman Empire survived as the Greek-speaking Byzantine Empire right down to the mid-15th century, by which time the recovery of learning in Western Europe was well underway.
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Through manuscripts that were handed from scholars to scholars, in the Hellenistic times, then in the Roman times, then in the Byzantine times, then during the Middle Ages. However copyists who copied the manuscripts for more readers made errors while copying and that is why a manuscript differs from another. It gives scholars a lot of work figuring out what is the best manuscripts. It is their job after all!
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A lot of classical philosophy was preserved by the Muslim world during the middle ages. Most of the works by Aristotle, for example, were lost to the West until about the 11th century; and first came to us through the Jewish/spanish philosopher, Averoes, which was further interpreted by Thomas Aquinas. Much of Plato's works were also lost, to the West, in the Middle Ages. During this time, westerners relied on a summary of Platonic thought, a work called 'The Consolation of Philosophy.' (It's under two hundred pages), by the 6th century Italian philosopher, Boethius.
They lived in ancient Greece and it wasn't exactly religious work they were doing. I can understand something like the Bible and Koran surviving 2000 years. But the work of a few philosophers standing the test of time and still receiving credit for their work today, boggles my mind! My guess is that the Persians preserved the work and it eventually made its way to European institutions during the 1600's. But this is merely speculation on my part.
History - 3 Answers
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What you must remember is that a) the language of educated people in the Roman empire was Greek and thus among well-educated Romans knowledge of and respect for Greek learning was prevalent. and b) the Eastern Roman Empire survived as the Greek-speaking Byzantine Empire right down to the mid-15th century, by which time the recovery of learning in Western Europe was well underway.
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Through manuscripts that were handed from scholars to scholars, in the Hellenistic times, then in the Roman times, then in the Byzantine times, then during the Middle Ages. However copyists who copied the manuscripts for more readers made errors while copying and that is why a manuscript differs from another. It gives scholars a lot of work figuring out what is the best manuscripts. It is their job after all!
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A lot of classical philosophy was preserved by the Muslim world during the middle ages. Most of the works by Aristotle, for example, were lost to the West until about the 11th century; and first came to us through the Jewish/spanish philosopher, Averoes, which was further interpreted by Thomas Aquinas. Much of Plato's works were also lost, to the West, in the Middle Ages. During this time, westerners relied on a summary of Platonic thought, a work called 'The Consolation of Philosophy.' (It's under two hundred pages), by the 6th century Italian philosopher, Boethius.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
what do i need to have to work for a foreign embassy in my country (greece)
what do i need to have to work for a foreign embassy in my country (greece)?
languages, education, etc.
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it depends on position. usu a degree and u have to look out for vacancies advertized and also write directly to them. all the best. www.virtuesproject.com will help understand the processes
languages, education, etc.
Embassies & Consulates - 1 Answers
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it depends on position. usu a degree and u have to look out for vacancies advertized and also write directly to them. all the best. www.virtuesproject.com will help understand the processes
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
How does the luggage work for easyjet airlines
How does the luggage work for easyjet airlines??
Hi, I'm thinking of going to greece from london with easyjet. How does the luggage work? It says on their site that they have "europe’s most generous hand baggage allowance", does that mean they dont allow luggage on the airplane and that you have to carry everything in a handbag?? Thank you
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1 piece of hand luggage any weight within reason and 20kg checked baggage i fly with them all the time.
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dont bring any illegal drugs, but when they tell you to bend over, dont do it
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call and ask them
Hi, I'm thinking of going to greece from london with easyjet. How does the luggage work? It says on their site that they have "europe’s most generous hand baggage allowance", does that mean they dont allow luggage on the airplane and that you have to carry everything in a handbag?? Thank you
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1 piece of hand luggage any weight within reason and 20kg checked baggage i fly with them all the time.
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dont bring any illegal drugs, but when they tell you to bend over, dont do it
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call and ask them
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Help me with these Ancient Greece questions
Help me with these Ancient Greece questions?
I have to be able to write at least a half a page on each of these): I need some help. 1) What was democracy in Ancient Greece? How did the democratic system work? (Make sure you define democracy) 2) Describe the civic participation of ancient Greeks. (What role did people play in democracy?) What laws, rules and responsibilities did people have to follow? 3) How was participation different for citizens vs. non-citizens in Ancient Greece? 4) How does Greek democracy compare to democracy in the United States?
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all of these should be rolled into one. democracy in ancient greece was for the aristocracy--it did not involve the common man, women, or foreigners. All that were involved in the system were expected/required to be active in all phases of the government. (this is what eliminated the lower class people from be involved.)
I have to be able to write at least a half a page on each of these): I need some help. 1) What was democracy in Ancient Greece? How did the democratic system work? (Make sure you define democracy) 2) Describe the civic participation of ancient Greeks. (What role did people play in democracy?) What laws, rules and responsibilities did people have to follow? 3) How was participation different for citizens vs. non-citizens in Ancient Greece? 4) How does Greek democracy compare to democracy in the United States?
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all of these should be rolled into one. democracy in ancient greece was for the aristocracy--it did not involve the common man, women, or foreigners. All that were involved in the system were expected/required to be active in all phases of the government. (this is what eliminated the lower class people from be involved.)
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Are people (non-EU citizen) DEPORTED FROM GREECE still allowed entry to CANADA
Are people (non-EU citizen) DEPORTED FROM GREECE still allowed entry to CANADA?
I am a Philippine citizen who works illegally in Greece for almost 3 years now and wants to go home soon. I run the risk of being stamped DEPORTED on my passport for overstaying my visa, although I am executing a VOLUNTARY EXIT. Worst case scenario, I got my passport stamped "deported", will it jeopardize my application for work permit to Canada? I am exiting Greece because I have found an employer in Canada and have started processing for work permit application for me. Will the Canadian Embassy in the Philippines outrighly deny my visa application because of this? Some people advised I change my passport with "deported" stamp soon as I get home. If so, will the Canadian Embassy have a way of finding out?
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i hope not the disregard for the laws of greece do not show much interest of obeying the laws of canada or anywhere else canada might be liberal but i doubt it is this stupid....
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you have to truthfully answer the question - have you ever been deported from any other country?? you also may have to dubmit a police check from the country you lived in for more than 6 months. your deportation may or may not be mentioned on that certificate. if you were working illegally in Greece, you are highly likely to be denied a work permit in Canada as you have already shown that you are willing to stay illegally in another country therefore you will most likely do it again in Canada
I am a Philippine citizen who works illegally in Greece for almost 3 years now and wants to go home soon. I run the risk of being stamped DEPORTED on my passport for overstaying my visa, although I am executing a VOLUNTARY EXIT. Worst case scenario, I got my passport stamped "deported", will it jeopardize my application for work permit to Canada? I am exiting Greece because I have found an employer in Canada and have started processing for work permit application for me. Will the Canadian Embassy in the Philippines outrighly deny my visa application because of this? Some people advised I change my passport with "deported" stamp soon as I get home. If so, will the Canadian Embassy have a way of finding out?
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i hope not the disregard for the laws of greece do not show much interest of obeying the laws of canada or anywhere else canada might be liberal but i doubt it is this stupid....
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you have to truthfully answer the question - have you ever been deported from any other country?? you also may have to dubmit a police check from the country you lived in for more than 6 months. your deportation may or may not be mentioned on that certificate. if you were working illegally in Greece, you are highly likely to be denied a work permit in Canada as you have already shown that you are willing to stay illegally in another country therefore you will most likely do it again in Canada
Thursday, November 1, 2012
What is the main industry in Ancient Greece in which males worked
What is the main industry in Ancient Greece in which males worked?
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Farming would have been the commonest occupation. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, in most countries a majority of the people worked in agriculture.
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Farming would have been the commonest occupation. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, in most countries a majority of the people worked in agriculture.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
What would be a good ancient greece research paper topic
What would be a good ancient greece research paper topic?
I have to do a research paper, and it has to be around 7 pages in length. I want it involving Ancient Greece or something like that. Rome could work also. But however, he said he wants the paper to have a controversial issue or something like that in it. I have it down to, something dealing with either alexander the great, the fall of rome, or something else. Does anyone have any good ideas of a type of paper i can write based on those topics? and to make sure it has a controversy surrounding it? thanks a ton if you can help.
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It will depend on the topic that would interest you the most. It is also wide historical area spanning over millennium, so there is rich material to be covered. If you like history, you can describe the rise, peak,and decline of the Greek and Roman civilization. If you are purely interested in conquest and military history, you can write about expansion of the Roman Empire and how the treated the defeated nations. If you like art, you can research roman and greek architecture, sculpture, painting, mosaics, and buildings. If you looking for specific hard to find facts, like Romans in Ireland and Scotland, Justa Grata Honoria desire to merry Attila the Hun in exchange for having her freed from monastery, or life of numerous saints, like Augustus, Basil, or Jerome. You can also concentrate on well know fact as the love story of the Cleopatra, the life of Nero, Caracalla, and Constantine. Another interesting topic now mentioned often is decline and final defeat of Sparta, or war between Greece and Carthage over Sicily that eventually brought Rome for the first time with the conflict with this ancient power.
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Rather than making it about a single person, how about the advantages and disadvantages of Greek democracy. Many people think that true democracy (rule by the people) is a good thing, but when everyone gets to vote on every issue, rather than having representatives of the people vote for them, strange things happen. For example, if 51% of the population of the United States thought that slavery was a good idea, the 14% of Americans that are African-Americans would be in a very bad situation because of majority rule. The laws of Greece were established by majority rule (male, land-owners, citizens). the evolution of representative government later in Greece and Rome set the pattern that would allow the United States to come into existence as a republican form of government. Without Greece or Rome there might not be the US. Just a suggestion that your teacher will eat up. Trust me on this!
I have to do a research paper, and it has to be around 7 pages in length. I want it involving Ancient Greece or something like that. Rome could work also. But however, he said he wants the paper to have a controversial issue or something like that in it. I have it down to, something dealing with either alexander the great, the fall of rome, or something else. Does anyone have any good ideas of a type of paper i can write based on those topics? and to make sure it has a controversy surrounding it? thanks a ton if you can help.
History - 2 Answers
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It will depend on the topic that would interest you the most. It is also wide historical area spanning over millennium, so there is rich material to be covered. If you like history, you can describe the rise, peak,and decline of the Greek and Roman civilization. If you are purely interested in conquest and military history, you can write about expansion of the Roman Empire and how the treated the defeated nations. If you like art, you can research roman and greek architecture, sculpture, painting, mosaics, and buildings. If you looking for specific hard to find facts, like Romans in Ireland and Scotland, Justa Grata Honoria desire to merry Attila the Hun in exchange for having her freed from monastery, or life of numerous saints, like Augustus, Basil, or Jerome. You can also concentrate on well know fact as the love story of the Cleopatra, the life of Nero, Caracalla, and Constantine. Another interesting topic now mentioned often is decline and final defeat of Sparta, or war between Greece and Carthage over Sicily that eventually brought Rome for the first time with the conflict with this ancient power.
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Rather than making it about a single person, how about the advantages and disadvantages of Greek democracy. Many people think that true democracy (rule by the people) is a good thing, but when everyone gets to vote on every issue, rather than having representatives of the people vote for them, strange things happen. For example, if 51% of the population of the United States thought that slavery was a good idea, the 14% of Americans that are African-Americans would be in a very bad situation because of majority rule. The laws of Greece were established by majority rule (male, land-owners, citizens). the evolution of representative government later in Greece and Rome set the pattern that would allow the United States to come into existence as a republican form of government. Without Greece or Rome there might not be the US. Just a suggestion that your teacher will eat up. Trust me on this!
Sunday, October 14, 2012
How's Søcialism working out in Greece
How's Søcialism working out in Greece?
Politics - 8 Answers
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There broke just like the US.
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not very good.
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How's capitalism working in he US?
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Dunno I'm not Greek.
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How's capitalism doing in America, I understand from the connies on the site, we are in the deep doo doo.
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Greece was shaken by a massive 24 hour general strike. In some sectors there was a total walk out, and in industry as a whole 70% of the workers came out. This is the answer of the Greek working class to the government’s severe austerity measures The crisis of Greek capitalism is clear for all to see. The bosses want draconian economic policies to be implemented, but the workers have already given more than they can afford to give. Bosses and workers are on a collision course as the call for a 24-hour general strike on February 24 clearly demonstrates Right now I would say not very well. Poor choices or no other way to turn is a debate they will have for a long time
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Lets see. The Per Person income in Greece is: $30,661. The Per Person income in the US is: $46,443. Wow good point.... That is until you consider. That the U.S. has the 6th highest per person income. Norway haveing $53,269 per person at 3rd highest. [A county that is far more socialist then Greece] With Luxembourg above them at 78k [Also a "socialist nation] With Qatar above them at 87k [Not a socialist nation] As a matter of fact out of the two 20 nations. 6 of them are what you would call non socialist nations. So really the socialist bit has nothing to do with your wealth. Just your standard of living, witch the US is at 37th on the list. Behind EVERY other industrial nation with the exception of India and China.
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im greek and it is not working out we need to learn from this and understand we can not just take care of everyone and not care if they work or not.. lol thumbs down?really ? so we should look at greece as a example? rofl yea ok
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There broke just like the US.
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not very good.
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How's capitalism working in he US?
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Dunno I'm not Greek.
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How's capitalism doing in America, I understand from the connies on the site, we are in the deep doo doo.
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Greece was shaken by a massive 24 hour general strike. In some sectors there was a total walk out, and in industry as a whole 70% of the workers came out. This is the answer of the Greek working class to the government’s severe austerity measures The crisis of Greek capitalism is clear for all to see. The bosses want draconian economic policies to be implemented, but the workers have already given more than they can afford to give. Bosses and workers are on a collision course as the call for a 24-hour general strike on February 24 clearly demonstrates Right now I would say not very well. Poor choices or no other way to turn is a debate they will have for a long time
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Lets see. The Per Person income in Greece is: $30,661. The Per Person income in the US is: $46,443. Wow good point.... That is until you consider. That the U.S. has the 6th highest per person income. Norway haveing $53,269 per person at 3rd highest. [A county that is far more socialist then Greece] With Luxembourg above them at 78k [Also a "socialist nation] With Qatar above them at 87k [Not a socialist nation] As a matter of fact out of the two 20 nations. 6 of them are what you would call non socialist nations. So really the socialist bit has nothing to do with your wealth. Just your standard of living, witch the US is at 37th on the list. Behind EVERY other industrial nation with the exception of India and China.
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im greek and it is not working out we need to learn from this and understand we can not just take care of everyone and not care if they work or not.. lol thumbs down?really ? so we should look at greece as a example? rofl yea ok
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Going to greece for four months on my own
Going to greece for four months on my own?
Im 17 year old girl, going to Greece for four months this summer to work in a b&B, Will I be safe, what do I need to avoid/look out for?
Health & Safety - 3 Answers
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you're as safe as most places. Be aware that foreigners can have a bad reputation in parts of Greece; if you are seen drunk with your neckline and hemline too close you could well get into trouble, same as anywhere. apart from that, don't flush the toilet paper, use the bin. And try to learn some Greek.
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Here are some general 'street smart' kinds of things you should do while travelling. 1. Walk like you know where you're going. If you have to stop for directions or consult a map, try to duck into a store to do it. 2. NEVER accept an open drink from anyone. Ever. (Except a bartender/waiter who gives it to you directly.) Keep an eye on your drinks. 3. Carry money and valuables on your front. Don't carry them in a bag hanging on your back or in back pockets. Always keep your valuables in front of you. 4. Don't go anywhere alone with someone you don't know. It's fine to meet people somewhere public. But getting into a car with a stranger, walking down empty side streets, and that kind of thing ... it's asking for trouble. 5. When you're sitting somewhere (cafe or restaurant, internet cafe, etc) your purse, bag, camera, or whatever is safest if you wrap the strap around one of your legs. Don't drape them across your chair, or just leave them on the floor or chair next to you. I've been all over the world, and the only problem I have had was someone stealing a cell phone. In general, people are good, kind, and not at all interested in making your life difficult. But there are a few rotten apples out there.
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It all depends from the place that you will work and live. Go and ask to the Greek embassy for information and tips!
Im 17 year old girl, going to Greece for four months this summer to work in a b&B, Will I be safe, what do I need to avoid/look out for?
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you're as safe as most places. Be aware that foreigners can have a bad reputation in parts of Greece; if you are seen drunk with your neckline and hemline too close you could well get into trouble, same as anywhere. apart from that, don't flush the toilet paper, use the bin. And try to learn some Greek.
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Here are some general 'street smart' kinds of things you should do while travelling. 1. Walk like you know where you're going. If you have to stop for directions or consult a map, try to duck into a store to do it. 2. NEVER accept an open drink from anyone. Ever. (Except a bartender/waiter who gives it to you directly.) Keep an eye on your drinks. 3. Carry money and valuables on your front. Don't carry them in a bag hanging on your back or in back pockets. Always keep your valuables in front of you. 4. Don't go anywhere alone with someone you don't know. It's fine to meet people somewhere public. But getting into a car with a stranger, walking down empty side streets, and that kind of thing ... it's asking for trouble. 5. When you're sitting somewhere (cafe or restaurant, internet cafe, etc) your purse, bag, camera, or whatever is safest if you wrap the strap around one of your legs. Don't drape them across your chair, or just leave them on the floor or chair next to you. I've been all over the world, and the only problem I have had was someone stealing a cell phone. In general, people are good, kind, and not at all interested in making your life difficult. But there are a few rotten apples out there.
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It all depends from the place that you will work and live. Go and ask to the Greek embassy for information and tips!
Monday, October 1, 2012
get job in greece
get job in greece?
I've heard that it's very difficult to get a work permit in Greece if you are not a member of the EU community. Does anyone have experience with this?
Other - Business & Finance - 2 Answers
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No but well i have a lil suggestion to work on ships...ppl go greece to earn much money working on ships.
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i don`t know.
I've heard that it's very difficult to get a work permit in Greece if you are not a member of the EU community. Does anyone have experience with this?
Other - Business & Finance - 2 Answers
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No but well i have a lil suggestion to work on ships...ppl go greece to earn much money working on ships.
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i don`t know.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Work from home as a Network Administrator
Work from home as a Network Administrator?
I live in Greece and I want to work from home as a Network Administrator. Is it possible?
Computer Networking - 1 Answers
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Nope, How will you be able to diagnose problems offsite if the network is down? lol think about it.
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Not really - you tend to need to be on site in order to fix things when there are (a) physical problems or (b) the Internet connection goes down
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Interesting answers from Peter & David there... Well done guys.. Done much remote support? I'm going to go ahead and assume that when you say 'Work from Home' you mean that you're going to dial-in when you can and attend site when you need to... I used to do this for a year or so AT&T and about 3 years for EDS in the UK - It's effectively how all of the companies who manage other peoples networks for them work... You work in one place, backdoored into the customers network and fix problems on the fly... When the main external link goes down, you either get a site contact to do some firstline checks on, or reboot, the router... If that doesn't fix it you liase with the service provider whilst you're getting in the car and driving to site... Plus there should always be a backup ADSL or at least ISDN line to get in under just these cicumstances... Of course, it also depends on what you mean by Network Admin - I've seen jobs with this kind of description that ended up being Active Directory / Exchange admionistrators.. These can both definately be done remotely.. But then I've also seen them where it means a guy that goes around offices patching people in (this you can't really do remotely).. Good luck
I live in Greece and I want to work from home as a Network Administrator. Is it possible?
Computer Networking - 1 Answers
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Nope, How will you be able to diagnose problems offsite if the network is down? lol think about it.
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Not really - you tend to need to be on site in order to fix things when there are (a) physical problems or (b) the Internet connection goes down
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Interesting answers from Peter & David there... Well done guys.. Done much remote support? I'm going to go ahead and assume that when you say 'Work from Home' you mean that you're going to dial-in when you can and attend site when you need to... I used to do this for a year or so AT&T and about 3 years for EDS in the UK - It's effectively how all of the companies who manage other peoples networks for them work... You work in one place, backdoored into the customers network and fix problems on the fly... When the main external link goes down, you either get a site contact to do some firstline checks on, or reboot, the router... If that doesn't fix it you liase with the service provider whilst you're getting in the car and driving to site... Plus there should always be a backup ADSL or at least ISDN line to get in under just these cicumstances... Of course, it also depends on what you mean by Network Admin - I've seen jobs with this kind of description that ended up being Active Directory / Exchange admionistrators.. These can both definately be done remotely.. But then I've also seen them where it means a guy that goes around offices patching people in (this you can't really do remotely).. Good luck
Friday, September 14, 2012
I 'm from Greece,is there any chance to work as a criminal investigator in the US?I study criminal justice
I 'm from Greece,is there any chance to work as a criminal investigator in the US?I study criminal justice.
Law Enforcement & Police - 3 Answers
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Not unless you qualify to become a police officer first, they all work their way up through the ranks.
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You first have to become a U.S. citizen and then go to work for a police department. I know several officers who were naturalized citizens and went into law enforcement careers. To be an investigator however, you have to work your way up through the ranks. If you can pass the exams, you will become one. Best of luck.
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The Colorado State Patrol does not require that you be a U.S. citizen (just be here legally). I went through the academy with a legal alien from Scotland. You would have to start out as a state trooper working traffic and then with experience go into the more specialized investigative sections. Good luck. Rob.
Law Enforcement & Police - 3 Answers
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Not unless you qualify to become a police officer first, they all work their way up through the ranks.
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You first have to become a U.S. citizen and then go to work for a police department. I know several officers who were naturalized citizens and went into law enforcement careers. To be an investigator however, you have to work your way up through the ranks. If you can pass the exams, you will become one. Best of luck.
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The Colorado State Patrol does not require that you be a U.S. citizen (just be here legally). I went through the academy with a legal alien from Scotland. You would have to start out as a state trooper working traffic and then with experience go into the more specialized investigative sections. Good luck. Rob.
Friday, September 7, 2012
I 'm from Greece,is there any chance to work as a criminal investigator in the US?I study criminal justice
I 'm from Greece,is there any chance to work as a criminal investigator in the US?I study criminal justice.
Law Enforcement & Police - 1 Answers
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In most, if not all, police agencies in the US, you must first be a police officer before becoming an investigator. My agency requires that you be a patrol officer for at least two years before you can apply for transfer to a specialized unit such as investigations, K-9, etc. And in order to be a police officer in the US, you must first be a citizen. If you're from Greece, you would need to apply for US citizenship, then you may apply to be a police officer. Studying criminal justice certainly helps, but it's not the only requirement.
Law Enforcement & Police - 1 Answers
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In most, if not all, police agencies in the US, you must first be a police officer before becoming an investigator. My agency requires that you be a patrol officer for at least two years before you can apply for transfer to a specialized unit such as investigations, K-9, etc. And in order to be a police officer in the US, you must first be a citizen. If you're from Greece, you would need to apply for US citizenship, then you may apply to be a police officer. Studying criminal justice certainly helps, but it's not the only requirement.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
traveling to italy and greece. HELP!! international phone help
traveling to italy and greece. HELP!! international phone help?
im 17 and this is my first time leaving the US im going to italy and greece and id like to use my cell in italy/greece its able to work i have T-moblie but the roaming costs is crazy. is there any option that is a lil cheaper? what do ppl wear in there? is there anything i shouldnt wear or that would make me stand out? traveler tips for italy and greece?
Other - Italy - 3 Answers
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Get a phone card. Make sure your phone is a tri or quad band, otherwise it won't work in Europe. Plus you will need to get an adaptor to be able to re-charge your phone. You need to have covered shoulders going into churches. Generally, people dress better in Europe, you won't see sweats out on the street. Just don't dress like a street walker, and have a pashmina to cover yourself up at any time you want. Have a great time. You will love it
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Get yourself a local cell phone for Italy even before you leave from - http://www.rebelfone.com/italy-sim-cards.aspx
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Get yourself a WIND cell phone when you get to Italy.
im 17 and this is my first time leaving the US im going to italy and greece and id like to use my cell in italy/greece its able to work i have T-moblie but the roaming costs is crazy. is there any option that is a lil cheaper? what do ppl wear in there? is there anything i shouldnt wear or that would make me stand out? traveler tips for italy and greece?
Other - Italy - 3 Answers
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Get a phone card. Make sure your phone is a tri or quad band, otherwise it won't work in Europe. Plus you will need to get an adaptor to be able to re-charge your phone. You need to have covered shoulders going into churches. Generally, people dress better in Europe, you won't see sweats out on the street. Just don't dress like a street walker, and have a pashmina to cover yourself up at any time you want. Have a great time. You will love it
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Get yourself a local cell phone for Italy even before you leave from - http://www.rebelfone.com/italy-sim-cards.aspx
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Get yourself a WIND cell phone when you get to Italy.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
How do I find employment abroad
How do I find employment abroad?
I am a 20 year old girl from England. I have previously worked in Crete, Greece in bars and restaurants and also Antwerp, Belgium-first as an aupair and then in a bar in the centre of the city. I want to find work abroad again but have no money to move and find a place to live then a job. I need some kind of work where accommodation is offered. Im open to travelling anywhere new so would appreciate any answers. Thank you in advance.
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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then why do not you check with cruise lines. It offers accommodation and also you will travel many places
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You could indeed join a cruise line. You can also au pair again or work at a hostel (they sometimes provide accomodation)
I am a 20 year old girl from England. I have previously worked in Crete, Greece in bars and restaurants and also Antwerp, Belgium-first as an aupair and then in a bar in the centre of the city. I want to find work abroad again but have no money to move and find a place to live then a job. I need some kind of work where accommodation is offered. Im open to travelling anywhere new so would appreciate any answers. Thank you in advance.
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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then why do not you check with cruise lines. It offers accommodation and also you will travel many places
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You could indeed join a cruise line. You can also au pair again or work at a hostel (they sometimes provide accomodation)
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Is there work in Athens if you don't speak Greek
Is there work in Athens if you don't speak Greek?
I'm moving out to live in Athens with my partner (who is greek) in January next year and Will need to look for a Job. I'm a Cardiac nurse working in the UK at present and hopefully will be learning Greek once I move. I tired to contact the embassy in Greece regarding work but I did not find it very useful. Right now I know a little Greek, but no where enough to even try for Greek speaking job. Does anyone know what type of work (if any) that I might be able to get in Athens that requires English only? Maybe private nursing jobs, ex- pat hospitals? I really don't Even know where to start looking for such jobs. I've been told you can get greek news papers in English but I've not seen any in the local shops in Athens. Is there anyone who has similar experience or any idea where I start?
Greece - 3 Answers
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As for the newspaper in English, there's the Athens Plus, which is a weekly in English. Kathimerini also publishes an English language edition. Generally, however, you won't find many English-only jobs advertised in newspapers here, and the ones you will find usually aren't ones you want to have (or are ones you want to avoid - employers looking to take advantage of the poor, naive immigrants). Yes, there are some private nursing jobs to be had from time to time, as a vacancy arises. What I'd suggest doing is searching around for the various ex-pat websites (there are several, e.g., http://www.xpatathens.com/ ) and posting on the forums asking about private doctors for ex-pats. I'm sure you'll be able to get some contact info that way. From there I'd go in and speak to the doctors. You might find one who has an opening, or at least one who can point you in the right direction. As for non-nursing jobs, you can probably find work teaching English in a language school, or working at an Irish pub (there are four or five of them spread out through Athens). These two options - teacher and barwoman/waitress - are really horrible jobs, with crappy work conditions and even crappier pay. But some work is better than no work, right? You might also find work as a secretary or administrative clerk in an international company. In this case the conditions and pay will vary from company to company and position to position. Such jobs do pop up from time to time, just you have to constantly keep an eye out for them and not lose a single second in arranging an interview, as these jobs too are quite competitive. I'd say this will probably be your best bet if you can't get a nursing-related job. In sum, there are very, very few English-only jobs going around, and when coupled with a large English-speaking population (both native speakers and speakers of English as a foreign language) this makes landing such a job difficult at best, and nearly impossible at worst. That being said, it isn't totally impossible, it just takes time and determination. I'd recommend learning Greek a.s.a.p.
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Since you are a qualified nurse, I'd start from searching sth. in that field. You could for example work in a private clinic, doctors definitely speak english, if you don't have direct contact with clients (who also speak english but would expect you to speak greek) you can work in a clinic, if you can find one who needs you. In addition, you can definitely work as an "exclusive" nurse (called apoklistiki in Greek). That is a tiring job, nurses who get paid extra to go into hospitals -private or public- hired by patients who are in bad condition or recovering, and take care of them during the night usually, but in daytime too. That means you are there tomake sure they are OK, give their meds., help them wash themselves or go to the toilet, and this kind of things. They get paid well. Many foreigners do that, and in fact they are sometimes from Eastern Europe so they don't speak neither Greek nor English sometimes. Once you get here you should get connected to some hospital nurses so that they can give your phone for such cases, or hand out cards in hospitals or clinics. Also, you can do babysitting in the day speaking english to the child, many parents want that. I am sure they'd be happy with a nurse taking care of their child, just remember you'd not get a lot of money. Put ads in local shops and look at newspapers. It is easy to learn how to read the ads in Greek, it's not like you'll be reading a novel! My friend who was looking for a flat learned how to understand the relevant ads in Greek very soon.
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lol
I'm moving out to live in Athens with my partner (who is greek) in January next year and Will need to look for a Job. I'm a Cardiac nurse working in the UK at present and hopefully will be learning Greek once I move. I tired to contact the embassy in Greece regarding work but I did not find it very useful. Right now I know a little Greek, but no where enough to even try for Greek speaking job. Does anyone know what type of work (if any) that I might be able to get in Athens that requires English only? Maybe private nursing jobs, ex- pat hospitals? I really don't Even know where to start looking for such jobs. I've been told you can get greek news papers in English but I've not seen any in the local shops in Athens. Is there anyone who has similar experience or any idea where I start?
Greece - 3 Answers
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As for the newspaper in English, there's the Athens Plus, which is a weekly in English. Kathimerini also publishes an English language edition. Generally, however, you won't find many English-only jobs advertised in newspapers here, and the ones you will find usually aren't ones you want to have (or are ones you want to avoid - employers looking to take advantage of the poor, naive immigrants). Yes, there are some private nursing jobs to be had from time to time, as a vacancy arises. What I'd suggest doing is searching around for the various ex-pat websites (there are several, e.g., http://www.xpatathens.com/ ) and posting on the forums asking about private doctors for ex-pats. I'm sure you'll be able to get some contact info that way. From there I'd go in and speak to the doctors. You might find one who has an opening, or at least one who can point you in the right direction. As for non-nursing jobs, you can probably find work teaching English in a language school, or working at an Irish pub (there are four or five of them spread out through Athens). These two options - teacher and barwoman/waitress - are really horrible jobs, with crappy work conditions and even crappier pay. But some work is better than no work, right? You might also find work as a secretary or administrative clerk in an international company. In this case the conditions and pay will vary from company to company and position to position. Such jobs do pop up from time to time, just you have to constantly keep an eye out for them and not lose a single second in arranging an interview, as these jobs too are quite competitive. I'd say this will probably be your best bet if you can't get a nursing-related job. In sum, there are very, very few English-only jobs going around, and when coupled with a large English-speaking population (both native speakers and speakers of English as a foreign language) this makes landing such a job difficult at best, and nearly impossible at worst. That being said, it isn't totally impossible, it just takes time and determination. I'd recommend learning Greek a.s.a.p.
2 :
Since you are a qualified nurse, I'd start from searching sth. in that field. You could for example work in a private clinic, doctors definitely speak english, if you don't have direct contact with clients (who also speak english but would expect you to speak greek) you can work in a clinic, if you can find one who needs you. In addition, you can definitely work as an "exclusive" nurse (called apoklistiki in Greek). That is a tiring job, nurses who get paid extra to go into hospitals -private or public- hired by patients who are in bad condition or recovering, and take care of them during the night usually, but in daytime too. That means you are there tomake sure they are OK, give their meds., help them wash themselves or go to the toilet, and this kind of things. They get paid well. Many foreigners do that, and in fact they are sometimes from Eastern Europe so they don't speak neither Greek nor English sometimes. Once you get here you should get connected to some hospital nurses so that they can give your phone for such cases, or hand out cards in hospitals or clinics. Also, you can do babysitting in the day speaking english to the child, many parents want that. I am sure they'd be happy with a nurse taking care of their child, just remember you'd not get a lot of money. Put ads in local shops and look at newspapers. It is easy to learn how to read the ads in Greek, it's not like you'll be reading a novel! My friend who was looking for a flat learned how to understand the relevant ads in Greek very soon.
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lol
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
How much does it cost to call the US from Greece
How much does it cost to call the US from Greece?
I am staying in Crete, Greece in Hania for a while for work, and I have an OTE phone line at my house. I have been calling friends and family back in the US and was wondering what the rates are for the calls. I have searched everywhere on the net and can't find it. I was just curious so that I wouldn't get a terrible shock when I get my bill. Ballpark figures would be cool as well, just so I would have an idea.
Greece - 2 Answers
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Ouch...probably won't be cheap. I would suggest you get Skype. You can download it to your computer, and they now have a program where you can get unlimited calling to the US for 7€/month! You use your computer and not your phone, and I can promise you it's going to be a lot cheaper.
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It's very very expensive. Fortunately, there are more telephone companies now in Greece and you can buy subscription and call for much less. My mom has a different company so calls to me in USA are affordable (yet she still hesitates to call me,unsure if it's true,after all the years of inflated OTE prices) My sister has free calls to USA via her cell!!!! I can check w her and let you know
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Call OTE at the 134 phone number and ask about some of their specials on international calls. They do have some good packages such as the OTEPILOGES International. Up to 50% lower charges from 1 to 3 countries of your choice http://english.oteshop.gr/page_content.asp?wid=47&hop=h You can place an order online even if you wish. In the past I have also used the services from Cosmoline http://www.cosmoline.com/en/? ..and noticed a 30% reduction on phone call charges to the USA. Alternatively use Skype (http://www.skype.com). Free software to download on your system (for both Windoz and Linux) and call charges are minimal (occasionaly so is the quality of the call though...) (Oh my! I sound like a salesman for these companies!!!)
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Get an OTE card, most peripteros have them, not the one you insert in the pay phones but the long distance one. They had one called "Smile" a couple of years ago. IT IS VERY CHEAP LIKE 5 CENTS A MINUTE. What you need to do from any phone is call a number and then put in the pin on the card. You can call any part of the world and the US is very cheap. Skype is another solution but it confines you to a computer.
I am staying in Crete, Greece in Hania for a while for work, and I have an OTE phone line at my house. I have been calling friends and family back in the US and was wondering what the rates are for the calls. I have searched everywhere on the net and can't find it. I was just curious so that I wouldn't get a terrible shock when I get my bill. Ballpark figures would be cool as well, just so I would have an idea.
Greece - 2 Answers
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Ouch...probably won't be cheap. I would suggest you get Skype. You can download it to your computer, and they now have a program where you can get unlimited calling to the US for 7€/month! You use your computer and not your phone, and I can promise you it's going to be a lot cheaper.
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It's very very expensive. Fortunately, there are more telephone companies now in Greece and you can buy subscription and call for much less. My mom has a different company so calls to me in USA are affordable (yet she still hesitates to call me,unsure if it's true,after all the years of inflated OTE prices) My sister has free calls to USA via her cell!!!! I can check w her and let you know
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Call OTE at the 134 phone number and ask about some of their specials on international calls. They do have some good packages such as the OTEPILOGES International. Up to 50% lower charges from 1 to 3 countries of your choice http://english.oteshop.gr/page_content.asp?wid=47&hop=h You can place an order online even if you wish. In the past I have also used the services from Cosmoline http://www.cosmoline.com/en/? ..and noticed a 30% reduction on phone call charges to the USA. Alternatively use Skype (http://www.skype.com). Free software to download on your system (for both Windoz and Linux) and call charges are minimal (occasionaly so is the quality of the call though...) (Oh my! I sound like a salesman for these companies!!!)
4 :
Get an OTE card, most peripteros have them, not the one you insert in the pay phones but the long distance one. They had one called "Smile" a couple of years ago. IT IS VERY CHEAP LIKE 5 CENTS A MINUTE. What you need to do from any phone is call a number and then put in the pin on the card. You can call any part of the world and the US is very cheap. Skype is another solution but it confines you to a computer.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Traveling from Athens Greece to Thessaloniki
Traveling from Athens Greece to Thessaloniki?
I am trying to suprise my family by flying down to Greece. I work for an airline so for a good price I can fly from las vegas to Athens Greece. I need to get from Athens to Thessaloniki. Probably the airport in Thessaloniki will do. Can I lpease get some suggestions on what the cheapest way to get there is. By plane is almost 200 one way. Is there a train from airport to airport ? Or a ferry? And if so where to find the information to buy tickets and how much thecost is. I appreciate the help in advance! I guess I should add that my greek is good but im having trouble reading the websites. The carpool.gr sounds like a good option, but I cant find the english option (if it has one) Also I guess along with finding the cheapest method, I also need to make sure that the method I chose is close to the athens airport. So is there a train station near by? and if not how far? thanks for all the answers! Im trying my best to figure this out!
Greece - 4 Answers
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The cheapest way is by coach from Kiffisou Bus station
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Cheapest way (and the most cool due to the weather) is to take the night train from Larissis station. You can book a bed too! Is train 504 leaves at 22:55 every night arrives at Thessaloniki at 05:40 in the morning costs about 40 euro either way. On the other hand you have intercity trains from the same station to Thessaloniki 2 of them express at 07:54 and 20:39 duration about 4:10 hrs and at a cost of again 40 euros either way. Enjoy Thessaloniki!
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Here are your options: 1. post a request on carpooling.gr to catch a ride from athens-thes on your requested date (approximate cost 20 euros) 2. take a train from ath-thes. The train company is www.ose.gr. 2a.There is a fast train called intercity (cost is about 60 euros for a 2 way ticket and trip lasts about 5 hours). 2b. There is a regular train (cost is about 30 euros for a 2 way ticket and trip lasts about 6 hours). 3. take a bus from ath-thes. The bus company is called KTEL. The trip lasts 6 hours and the cost is about 50 euros. Let me know if u need anything else!
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Take the train because you will go through some of the mountains. It does not go from airport to airport. When you get off the plane in Athens, take a cab to the train station. It will take you to Thessaloniki and then take a cab from there to downtown. Find a hotel and stay there. Go to the beach and go see the White Tower. Depending where your are going to stay, you maybe able to walk to these places! Hope this helps!
I am trying to suprise my family by flying down to Greece. I work for an airline so for a good price I can fly from las vegas to Athens Greece. I need to get from Athens to Thessaloniki. Probably the airport in Thessaloniki will do. Can I lpease get some suggestions on what the cheapest way to get there is. By plane is almost 200 one way. Is there a train from airport to airport ? Or a ferry? And if so where to find the information to buy tickets and how much thecost is. I appreciate the help in advance! I guess I should add that my greek is good but im having trouble reading the websites. The carpool.gr sounds like a good option, but I cant find the english option (if it has one) Also I guess along with finding the cheapest method, I also need to make sure that the method I chose is close to the athens airport. So is there a train station near by? and if not how far? thanks for all the answers! Im trying my best to figure this out!
Greece - 4 Answers
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The cheapest way is by coach from Kiffisou Bus station
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Cheapest way (and the most cool due to the weather) is to take the night train from Larissis station. You can book a bed too! Is train 504 leaves at 22:55 every night arrives at Thessaloniki at 05:40 in the morning costs about 40 euro either way. On the other hand you have intercity trains from the same station to Thessaloniki 2 of them express at 07:54 and 20:39 duration about 4:10 hrs and at a cost of again 40 euros either way. Enjoy Thessaloniki!
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Here are your options: 1. post a request on carpooling.gr to catch a ride from athens-thes on your requested date (approximate cost 20 euros) 2. take a train from ath-thes. The train company is www.ose.gr. 2a.There is a fast train called intercity (cost is about 60 euros for a 2 way ticket and trip lasts about 5 hours). 2b. There is a regular train (cost is about 30 euros for a 2 way ticket and trip lasts about 6 hours). 3. take a bus from ath-thes. The bus company is called KTEL. The trip lasts 6 hours and the cost is about 50 euros. Let me know if u need anything else!
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Take the train because you will go through some of the mountains. It does not go from airport to airport. When you get off the plane in Athens, take a cab to the train station. It will take you to Thessaloniki and then take a cab from there to downtown. Find a hotel and stay there. Go to the beach and go see the White Tower. Depending where your are going to stay, you maybe able to walk to these places! Hope this helps!
Saturday, July 21, 2012
How much does a visa from Pakistan to Greece cost
How much does a visa from Pakistan to Greece cost?
Your Open QuestionShow me another » How much does a visa from Pakistan to Greece cost? Can anyone inform me how much money you need in Pakistan to get a visa (not a student or a work visa) so you can travel to Greece? Thank you! Thank you again!
Embassies & Consulates - 1 Answers
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All Schengen tourist visa are € 60.00 Required funds for Greece are € 50.00 per day, at least € 300.00 for a stay up to 5 days. http://www.udiregelverk.no/~/media/Images/Rettskilder/Visa%20Code/Visumhåndboken%20med%20vedlegg/handbook%20annex%2018%20versjon%202.ashx ..
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All Schengen tourist visa are € 60.00 Required funds for Greece are € 50.00 per day, at least € 300.00 for a stay up to 5 days. http://www.udiregelverk.no/~/media/Images/Rettskilder/Visa%20Code/Visumhåndboken%20med%20vedlegg/handbook%20annex%2018%20versjon%202.ashx ..
Saturday, July 14, 2012
What work do you do
What work do you do?
I'm a revenue manager in a tourist agency in Athens Greece and work with on-line hotel reservation systems. What kind of work do you do?
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Interpreter for Deaf/Blind
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I chop wood and write my book in winter, tend my gardens and vines in spring and summer, and make wine in the fall.
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I work for a pharmacy, delivering prescriptions to those who are either too sick or too lazy to get them themselves. The pay is horrible, and the job sucks. Within six months, I'll be working as a phlebotomist. Within eight years, I'll have my doctorate, and I'll be working with UNESCO world heritage as a musicologist. I despise the health care field, which is why it's only temporary. In the US, it's a well paying and easy to enter field, but the jobs suck, unless you like working with assholes.
I'm a revenue manager in a tourist agency in Athens Greece and work with on-line hotel reservation systems. What kind of work do you do?
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Interpreter for Deaf/Blind
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I chop wood and write my book in winter, tend my gardens and vines in spring and summer, and make wine in the fall.
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I work for a pharmacy, delivering prescriptions to those who are either too sick or too lazy to get them themselves. The pay is horrible, and the job sucks. Within six months, I'll be working as a phlebotomist. Within eight years, I'll have my doctorate, and I'll be working with UNESCO world heritage as a musicologist. I despise the health care field, which is why it's only temporary. In the US, it's a well paying and easy to enter field, but the jobs suck, unless you like working with assholes.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Portable game system in other countries
Portable game system in other countries?
I am going to Greece and I want to buy a present for my 7 year old nephew. He told me that he wanted me to get some kind of portable game system. Probably like gameboy or something. But will it work in Greece cause thats where he lives.
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there should be no problem. unless he can't read our language then i dont think there should be a problem.
I am going to Greece and I want to buy a present for my 7 year old nephew. He told me that he wanted me to get some kind of portable game system. Probably like gameboy or something. But will it work in Greece cause thats where he lives.
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there should be no problem. unless he can't read our language then i dont think there should be a problem.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Living/ working in greece
Living/ working in greece..?
I was wondering if I were to get Greek citizenship because both my parents grew up there and left for the US, with greek citizenship, would i be able to stay there as long as i wanted? About how long would it take to get greek citizenship?
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Greek women are the most beautiful I have seen. Good luck !~!
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Why don't you give the Greek embassy a call, or one of their consulates in the US?
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The child of one or two Greek parents is entitled to Greek citizenship. You must get a certificate from the local municipalities where your parents came from, certifying that they were born in Greece, had municipality numbers, and therefore were Greek by birth. If you can't get these, but your parents have all their previous Greek passports, those might suffice. Their marriage certificate - whether the marriage took place in Greece or in the US - and your birth certificate are also required. If you are in the US, take those documents to the nearest Greek embassy or consulate, and apply for a Greek passport. As for how long the process will take, that depends on how quickly you can obtain the necessary documents, as well as the workload of the office where you apply for your passport. Here is a link to a very competent Greek attorney, and more information on citizenship derived from Greek ancestors: http://www.helleniccomserve.com/greekcitizenship.html
I was wondering if I were to get Greek citizenship because both my parents grew up there and left for the US, with greek citizenship, would i be able to stay there as long as i wanted? About how long would it take to get greek citizenship?
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Greek women are the most beautiful I have seen. Good luck !~!
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Why don't you give the Greek embassy a call, or one of their consulates in the US?
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The child of one or two Greek parents is entitled to Greek citizenship. You must get a certificate from the local municipalities where your parents came from, certifying that they were born in Greece, had municipality numbers, and therefore were Greek by birth. If you can't get these, but your parents have all their previous Greek passports, those might suffice. Their marriage certificate - whether the marriage took place in Greece or in the US - and your birth certificate are also required. If you are in the US, take those documents to the nearest Greek embassy or consulate, and apply for a Greek passport. As for how long the process will take, that depends on how quickly you can obtain the necessary documents, as well as the workload of the office where you apply for your passport. Here is a link to a very competent Greek attorney, and more information on citizenship derived from Greek ancestors: http://www.helleniccomserve.com/greekcitizenship.html
Thursday, June 21, 2012
How is the Greece area in Rochester , NY
How is the Greece area in Rochester , NY?
Hi All, I am looking to move to Greece because I got to work in Rochester .I would like to know how is the Greece area on the whole is it a good place to live and is there any better areas in Rochester to live. Your suggestions means a lot to me.Please answer me. Thanks, Praveen
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I grew up in Greece, and it is overall a very good area. It is very close to the city, which makes for an easy commute for the most part. They are making many improvements to the town, adding new stores, restaurants, shops, etc, and they have really tried to improve Route 104. I no longer live there, but everytime I go home to visit there are more and more new things that I haven't seen. You will be close to the beach (probably within 15-20 minutes of Lake Ontario, possibly even closer depending on where you live). There are plenty of good apartment complexes, and you can get a decent house for a good price if budget is an issue. If it is not, they are building new subdivisions with larger homes as well. Greece is a good place to live in my opinion, and a great place to raise a family. The suburbs on the east side of the city (Fairport, Pittsford, Penfield) are generally considered to be a bit "ritzier"...they tend to have more expensive houses and things like that, but I don't really know a whole lot about them overall.
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I live in the Park Ave area in Rochester and it is very nice. I have lived in this area for seven years. If you are looking to buy a house, this may not be your area, but if you are looking to rent an apartment, this area is safe, diverse, and there are a lot of young people. Greece is nice too. My boyfriends parents live there. It all depends on renting or buying. The park ave area is expensive to buy in, but not bad to rent in. I live in a cute 1 bedroom for $700/month. Plus all of the nightlife (if you are into that) is close. Park Ave is like a mile from downtown, so anything you want is nearby. Greece is a suburb, but there is also a lot there too. There is a mall, and lots of stores and restaurants. If you choose to reside in the city limits, do your research. The south east part of Rochester is really the only safe place to live. There is a cresent around downtown where there is an extremely large amount of crime and the only area that it doesn't cover is the South east. Every place else, you have to deal with shootings and getting robbed, etc. I would to Park ave if you are new to the area because it is a good place to meet people. A lot of college students, young professionals, and neat people. Greece is nice, and quieter, but you will have to get on the expressway to get to anything you want to do. Hope this helps. All of the suburbs are nice, with the exception of some parts of Irondequoit. Look at Craigs list at apartments in Rochester. Good luck!
Hi All, I am looking to move to Greece because I got to work in Rochester .I would like to know how is the Greece area on the whole is it a good place to live and is there any better areas in Rochester to live. Your suggestions means a lot to me.Please answer me. Thanks, Praveen
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I grew up in Greece, and it is overall a very good area. It is very close to the city, which makes for an easy commute for the most part. They are making many improvements to the town, adding new stores, restaurants, shops, etc, and they have really tried to improve Route 104. I no longer live there, but everytime I go home to visit there are more and more new things that I haven't seen. You will be close to the beach (probably within 15-20 minutes of Lake Ontario, possibly even closer depending on where you live). There are plenty of good apartment complexes, and you can get a decent house for a good price if budget is an issue. If it is not, they are building new subdivisions with larger homes as well. Greece is a good place to live in my opinion, and a great place to raise a family. The suburbs on the east side of the city (Fairport, Pittsford, Penfield) are generally considered to be a bit "ritzier"...they tend to have more expensive houses and things like that, but I don't really know a whole lot about them overall.
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I live in the Park Ave area in Rochester and it is very nice. I have lived in this area for seven years. If you are looking to buy a house, this may not be your area, but if you are looking to rent an apartment, this area is safe, diverse, and there are a lot of young people. Greece is nice too. My boyfriends parents live there. It all depends on renting or buying. The park ave area is expensive to buy in, but not bad to rent in. I live in a cute 1 bedroom for $700/month. Plus all of the nightlife (if you are into that) is close. Park Ave is like a mile from downtown, so anything you want is nearby. Greece is a suburb, but there is also a lot there too. There is a mall, and lots of stores and restaurants. If you choose to reside in the city limits, do your research. The south east part of Rochester is really the only safe place to live. There is a cresent around downtown where there is an extremely large amount of crime and the only area that it doesn't cover is the South east. Every place else, you have to deal with shootings and getting robbed, etc. I would to Park ave if you are new to the area because it is a good place to meet people. A lot of college students, young professionals, and neat people. Greece is nice, and quieter, but you will have to get on the expressway to get to anything you want to do. Hope this helps. All of the suburbs are nice, with the exception of some parts of Irondequoit. Look at Craigs list at apartments in Rochester. Good luck!
Thursday, June 14, 2012
AC adapter needed for Canon Powershot SD630 battery charger
AC adapter needed for Canon Powershot SD630 battery charger?
I am going to Greece from USA -- will need to charge my camera. On the back of the charger it says 110v-240v and 50/60hz ... what do I need to get for this to make it work in Greece, if anything?
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You will need a plug adapter kit (about $10 at Radio Shack)
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since it will do both 110 and 220 power you will not need a power converter only a plug adapter. Here is the type of plug you will need http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2104181&cp=2032056.2818119.2818337&pg=2&parentPage=family If your plug has 3 prongs on it just get an american 3 to 2 prong adapter and then plug it into your travel adapter. You can find this at most Radioshacks Have a good trip
I am going to Greece from USA -- will need to charge my camera. On the back of the charger it says 110v-240v and 50/60hz ... what do I need to get for this to make it work in Greece, if anything?
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You will need a plug adapter kit (about $10 at Radio Shack)
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since it will do both 110 and 220 power you will not need a power converter only a plug adapter. Here is the type of plug you will need http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2104181&cp=2032056.2818119.2818337&pg=2&parentPage=family If your plug has 3 prongs on it just get an american 3 to 2 prong adapter and then plug it into your travel adapter. You can find this at most Radioshacks Have a good trip
Thursday, June 7, 2012
So, Is the Catenaccio the reason Italian Football is the most successful European Team
So, Is the Catenaccio the reason Italian Football is the most successful European Team?
It worked for Greece in the Euro, too. The most recent NCAA tournament match ended with a 0-0 tie and had to be decided in PKs - Virginia Cavaliers won btw (3-2)
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If Catenaccio is a nickname for Mussolini then yes....
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If it works and is within the rules of the game then I'm all for it. Hehe Barcelona fans. I have never in my life watched an Italy or AC Milan game and gotten angry because the other team was defending too much. Where's the logic in that? Dubya. What bus? *babe in the woods routine* I don't need to show anything. I know what I am. If they park the bus Barcelona should have the wrecking ball of attack to take care of business.
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I don't mind Catenaccio because it's not anti-football. When you use that strategy you play defensively but you use counter attacking or take advantage of mistakes to try and score. @ Cuore: There's a big difference between Catenaccio and "parking the bus". As a "BIG" Italian that you seem to want to show you should had known that.
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I don't point at other teams tactics except for the "no style/no defence" tactic some teams have.
It worked for Greece in the Euro, too. The most recent NCAA tournament match ended with a 0-0 tie and had to be decided in PKs - Virginia Cavaliers won btw (3-2)
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If Catenaccio is a nickname for Mussolini then yes....
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If it works and is within the rules of the game then I'm all for it. Hehe Barcelona fans. I have never in my life watched an Italy or AC Milan game and gotten angry because the other team was defending too much. Where's the logic in that? Dubya. What bus? *babe in the woods routine* I don't need to show anything. I know what I am. If they park the bus Barcelona should have the wrecking ball of attack to take care of business.
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I don't mind Catenaccio because it's not anti-football. When you use that strategy you play defensively but you use counter attacking or take advantage of mistakes to try and score. @ Cuore: There's a big difference between Catenaccio and "parking the bus". As a "BIG" Italian that you seem to want to show you should had known that.
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I don't point at other teams tactics except for the "no style/no defence" tactic some teams have.
Friday, June 1, 2012
what were dining customs in ancient greece
what were dining customs in ancient greece?
i have to do this project and im stuck on this question. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME. i need to know dining customs in anicent greece? *websites will work too!* THANK YOU SOO MUCH
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The social exchanges that occur over food and wine were as important to the ancients as to us today. Important in creating and maintaining friendships and important in gaining an understanding of others through the exchange of ideas. As Plutarch, the first century historian, observes, "A guest comes to share not only meat, wine, and dessert, but conversation, fun, and the amiability that leads to friendship." Plutarch goes on to add, what all of us who have spent any time lingering over wine with friends intuitively know, "drinking together does give men a chance to get some understanding of each other." Dinner in antiquity was almost always a social affair shared with a few close friends at someone's home. Friendships, which Cicero said, "unites human hearts", were strengthened over shared meals. The ancients considered the ideal number of guests for a dinner party to range from three, for the number of Graces, to nine, for the number of Muses. However, for weddings and other important events upwards of 100 guests might be invited. The ideal number of guests was cause for much debate in antiquity. Some hosts speculated that small numbers of guests were preferable to avoid the embarrassment of running out space or wine and food. Others, such as Plutarch maintained, "If both space and the provisions are ample, we must still avoid great numbers, because they in themselves interfere with sociability and conversation." For informal, small dinner parties, the ancient Greek or Roman host extended a verbal invitation, usually during a workout at the public baths. For larger or more formal events, messengers delivered hand-written invitations to guests. Several, written on papyrus, were discovered at the Alexandria library in Egypt. One wedding invitation from the third century AD reads, " Theon son of Origenes invites you to the wedding of his sister tomorrow, Tubi 9, at the 8th hour." My favorite, also from the third century, states, "Greeting, my lady Serenia, from Petosiris. Make every effort, dear lady, to come out on the 20th, the birthday festival of the god, and let me know whether you are coming by boat or by donkey, in order that we may send for you. Take care not to forget, dear lady. I pray for your lasting health." Interestingly in antiquity the place of honor varied from country to country. For some it was the head of the table and for others the central section. According to the first century historian, Plutarch, the seat of honor is for "the Persians the most central place, occupied by the king; the Greeks the first place; the Romans the last place on the middle couch." The ancients debated about whether the host should assign seats or not. Plutarch, the first century historian, among others, discussed the philosophical merits of "whether the host should arrange the placing of his guests or leave it to the guests themselves." Then, just as now, both assigning seats, and not, had merit. Some ancients argued that seats should be assigned to give due respect to a guest's age and rank. They considered it rude not to assign persons of special status a place of honor or not seat him near other important guests. Others, also in favor of assigning seats, felt the decision should be based on who will get along rather than on rank. "For it is not prestige, but pleasure which must determine the placing of guests; it is not the rank of each which must be considered, but the affinity and suitability of each to each." However, still others argued that the guests should decide for themselves where and with whom they are most comfortable sitting. Dining rooms in ancient Rome were richly decorated with frescos, mosaics, and wall hangings. The floor was made festive with scattered flower petals. Servants in antiquity ceremoniously washed guest's hands and offered them a drink as they entered the host's home. Homer mentions this practice as far back as 700 BC, "Heralds brought the water at once and rinsed their hands, and the young men brimmed the mixing bowls with wine and tipping first drops for the gods in ever cup they poured full rounds for all." "The wine urges me on, the bewitching wine, which sets even a wise man to singing and to laughing gently and rouses him up to dance and brings forth words which were better unspoken." Homer, The Odyssey In antiquity, wine was drunk diluted and it was up to the hosts discretion to determine the ratio of water to wine, the size of the wine cups, and how many rounds of wine would be served -- the norm being a 50-50 ratio with 3 rounds. Socrates, a frequent guest at symposia, was noted as being in favor of "small cups sprinkled frequently, so that we will be seduced into reaching a state of amusement, instead of being forced by the wine into drunkenness." Apparently however drunkenness was often a consequence, as there are many ancient remedies for hangovers. Wine grapes have been cultivated in the Mediterranean since antiquity. "Do not i
i have to do this project and im stuck on this question. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME. i need to know dining customs in anicent greece? *websites will work too!* THANK YOU SOO MUCH
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The social exchanges that occur over food and wine were as important to the ancients as to us today. Important in creating and maintaining friendships and important in gaining an understanding of others through the exchange of ideas. As Plutarch, the first century historian, observes, "A guest comes to share not only meat, wine, and dessert, but conversation, fun, and the amiability that leads to friendship." Plutarch goes on to add, what all of us who have spent any time lingering over wine with friends intuitively know, "drinking together does give men a chance to get some understanding of each other." Dinner in antiquity was almost always a social affair shared with a few close friends at someone's home. Friendships, which Cicero said, "unites human hearts", were strengthened over shared meals. The ancients considered the ideal number of guests for a dinner party to range from three, for the number of Graces, to nine, for the number of Muses. However, for weddings and other important events upwards of 100 guests might be invited. The ideal number of guests was cause for much debate in antiquity. Some hosts speculated that small numbers of guests were preferable to avoid the embarrassment of running out space or wine and food. Others, such as Plutarch maintained, "If both space and the provisions are ample, we must still avoid great numbers, because they in themselves interfere with sociability and conversation." For informal, small dinner parties, the ancient Greek or Roman host extended a verbal invitation, usually during a workout at the public baths. For larger or more formal events, messengers delivered hand-written invitations to guests. Several, written on papyrus, were discovered at the Alexandria library in Egypt. One wedding invitation from the third century AD reads, " Theon son of Origenes invites you to the wedding of his sister tomorrow, Tubi 9, at the 8th hour." My favorite, also from the third century, states, "Greeting, my lady Serenia, from Petosiris. Make every effort, dear lady, to come out on the 20th, the birthday festival of the god, and let me know whether you are coming by boat or by donkey, in order that we may send for you. Take care not to forget, dear lady. I pray for your lasting health." Interestingly in antiquity the place of honor varied from country to country. For some it was the head of the table and for others the central section. According to the first century historian, Plutarch, the seat of honor is for "the Persians the most central place, occupied by the king; the Greeks the first place; the Romans the last place on the middle couch." The ancients debated about whether the host should assign seats or not. Plutarch, the first century historian, among others, discussed the philosophical merits of "whether the host should arrange the placing of his guests or leave it to the guests themselves." Then, just as now, both assigning seats, and not, had merit. Some ancients argued that seats should be assigned to give due respect to a guest's age and rank. They considered it rude not to assign persons of special status a place of honor or not seat him near other important guests. Others, also in favor of assigning seats, felt the decision should be based on who will get along rather than on rank. "For it is not prestige, but pleasure which must determine the placing of guests; it is not the rank of each which must be considered, but the affinity and suitability of each to each." However, still others argued that the guests should decide for themselves where and with whom they are most comfortable sitting. Dining rooms in ancient Rome were richly decorated with frescos, mosaics, and wall hangings. The floor was made festive with scattered flower petals. Servants in antiquity ceremoniously washed guest's hands and offered them a drink as they entered the host's home. Homer mentions this practice as far back as 700 BC, "Heralds brought the water at once and rinsed their hands, and the young men brimmed the mixing bowls with wine and tipping first drops for the gods in ever cup they poured full rounds for all." "The wine urges me on, the bewitching wine, which sets even a wise man to singing and to laughing gently and rouses him up to dance and brings forth words which were better unspoken." Homer, The Odyssey In antiquity, wine was drunk diluted and it was up to the hosts discretion to determine the ratio of water to wine, the size of the wine cups, and how many rounds of wine would be served -- the norm being a 50-50 ratio with 3 rounds. Socrates, a frequent guest at symposia, was noted as being in favor of "small cups sprinkled frequently, so that we will be seduced into reaching a state of amusement, instead of being forced by the wine into drunkenness." Apparently however drunkenness was often a consequence, as there are many ancient remedies for hangovers. Wine grapes have been cultivated in the Mediterranean since antiquity. "Do not i
Monday, May 21, 2012
How do I make greek men stop hating me
How do I make greek men stop hating me?
I work in greece, from bulgaria and always get spit on and name called buy the locals.. it very unpleasing. please help
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I know is not good, but you lie. I live in Greece for 6 month and Bulgarian like you. They never treat me nice. One time man throw grape bushel at me. Say you from Romania. Greek seem OK with Romanian. Dont say Turkey. That make worse.
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Well, I am from the Balkan myself and I know what it's like. There are nationalists everywhere, I don't think you can do much about the situation. But if it helps any, the Greeks would be called names where I'm from, haha. Don't mind them, they are just narrow-minded. Learn not to hear such things, everyone is someones underdog somewhere.
I work in greece, from bulgaria and always get spit on and name called buy the locals.. it very unpleasing. please help
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I know is not good, but you lie. I live in Greece for 6 month and Bulgarian like you. They never treat me nice. One time man throw grape bushel at me. Say you from Romania. Greek seem OK with Romanian. Dont say Turkey. That make worse.
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Well, I am from the Balkan myself and I know what it's like. There are nationalists everywhere, I don't think you can do much about the situation. But if it helps any, the Greeks would be called names where I'm from, haha. Don't mind them, they are just narrow-minded. Learn not to hear such things, everyone is someones underdog somewhere.
Monday, May 14, 2012
is it True that in order to work in a embassy you need that countries papers
is it True that in order to work in a embassy you need that countries papers?
im polish and i have both polish and american papers. but im currently living in greece and i want to work in the british embassy. someone told me that in order to work in a british embassy you need british papers.
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No, my friend rotated from Viet Nam working in U.S. embassies. Semper Fi
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It depends on what you want to do. If the British Embassy has an opening you can fill, they can hire you as long as you are legally in the country. Of course they may give a preference to Brits if any are available, and may only hire Brits for other positions. For still others they may demand fluent Greek.
im polish and i have both polish and american papers. but im currently living in greece and i want to work in the british embassy. someone told me that in order to work in a british embassy you need british papers.
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No, my friend rotated from Viet Nam working in U.S. embassies. Semper Fi
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It depends on what you want to do. If the British Embassy has an opening you can fill, they can hire you as long as you are legally in the country. Of course they may give a preference to Brits if any are available, and may only hire Brits for other positions. For still others they may demand fluent Greek.
Monday, May 7, 2012
While I was working in Greece I heard a song on the radio and have never managed to find out what/who it is
While I was working in Greece I heard a song on the radio and have never managed to find out what/who it is..?
...Its a very sleazy jazzy backing with a girl talking over it..."Let's go straight to number one>>>' is the main theme!? She counts down from seven?...seven 'run your fingers through my hair...' etc! It really is a fantastic track...much better than I am describing.. Please can you help!!!???
Polls & Surveys - 2 Answers
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...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJcGme5zclA . .
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Ten, kiss me on the lips Nine, run your fingers through my hair Eight, touch me, slowly (slowly) Seven, hold it Let's go staight to number one (number one, to number one) Six, lips Five, fingers Four, play Three, to number one (to number one, number one, to number one) Kiss me on the lips Run your fingers through my hair Touch me Lets go staight to number one (to number one, number one) Slowly (to number one) Touch And Go To number one
...Its a very sleazy jazzy backing with a girl talking over it..."Let's go straight to number one>>>' is the main theme!? She counts down from seven?...seven 'run your fingers through my hair...' etc! It really is a fantastic track...much better than I am describing.. Please can you help!!!???
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...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJcGme5zclA . .
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Ten, kiss me on the lips Nine, run your fingers through my hair Eight, touch me, slowly (slowly) Seven, hold it Let's go staight to number one (number one, to number one) Six, lips Five, fingers Four, play Three, to number one (to number one, number one, to number one) Kiss me on the lips Run your fingers through my hair Touch me Lets go staight to number one (to number one, number one) Slowly (to number one) Touch And Go To number one
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
should i take the plunge with new guy in greece? spent all last summer as friends and now he wants more
should i take the plunge with new guy in greece? spent all last summer as friends and now he wants more!?
i worked in greece last year and met this great guy from albania, he is funny and has the biggest heart out of anyone ive ever met. we were great friends and he wants me to move over there to be with him. im scared of making the move but also scared ill regret it if i dont! what do i do?
Singles & Dating - 4 Answers
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Follow your heart
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Ask yourself if you can survive with the education level, ability to make money in another country and ability to pick up Albanian language and customs. If it's yes, don't wait for love.
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If you mean you love him and he is in Greece, then go with your heart. If he is in Albania read up on the customs and get ready for being treated like a slave.
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You'll certainly regret it if you DO move over there, trust me! This relationship going nowhere fast - abort it. Consign this guy to history and save yourself some heartache - this is where he really belongs. He's trying to play you for a fool - don't fall for it. Good luck!
i worked in greece last year and met this great guy from albania, he is funny and has the biggest heart out of anyone ive ever met. we were great friends and he wants me to move over there to be with him. im scared of making the move but also scared ill regret it if i dont! what do i do?
Singles & Dating - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
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Follow your heart
2 :
Ask yourself if you can survive with the education level, ability to make money in another country and ability to pick up Albanian language and customs. If it's yes, don't wait for love.
3 :
If you mean you love him and he is in Greece, then go with your heart. If he is in Albania read up on the customs and get ready for being treated like a slave.
4 :
You'll certainly regret it if you DO move over there, trust me! This relationship going nowhere fast - abort it. Consign this guy to history and save yourself some heartache - this is where he really belongs. He's trying to play you for a fool - don't fall for it. Good luck!
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Smoking Ban in Greece, how will it work
Smoking Ban in Greece, how will it work?
On 1st July Greece imposes the smoking ban and anyone failing to carry out this ban can be fined 1,000 euro and up - my question is - where/who do the offenders get reported to? Will there be a 'report' line - just curious as to how a person gets reported. Thanks I was hoping there would be a phone number - I have been warning the owners of the children's bouncy castle cafe for years, But they are friends and I don't want to do it to them - BUT the children's health comes first - they were even smoking next to THEIR new born baby! Also do you think every restaurant / cafeteria (under 70m) will choose to be a smoking area - rather than a non-smoking!? Artemis - you must say something! That's the problem here - no one tells the smoker to extinguish the cigarette! (I do) I hate smoking - being a child of 2 heavy smokers I know how horrible it is to suffer 2nd hand smoke.
Greece - 6 Answers
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i doubt people will keep to it, ive never seen as many smokers in one place than when i went to Athens last summer
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I asked the same at the Ministry of health. There is a service there called Soma epitheoriton Dhmosias Ygeias, and they are responsible for reports etc. http://www.mohaw.gr/ministry/S.E.Y.Y.P However, there must be a specific political will for this to work. If the Ministry really means it, and sends the inspectors over after 1-2 reported cases, and the fines are indeed imposed, it will work. If not, it will be like the rest of the laws in Greece: good laws, but not imposed. PS. It also depends on us. We have to claim our rights. If a place does not apply the ban, we must protest as well. Even if we are smokers. Smokers must not think selfishly about this. They have kids or will have, don't they? My dad smoked a lot, but never in the house or in places where it was not allowed. And he would put up a fight if someone else did.
3 :
This is going to be a difficult one. I forget how many times I have been in a bank or post office and there is a "Thank you for not smoking" sign. Only to see at least one person behind the counter puffing their head off.
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the beauty of Greece & the Greek people...is that they do just what they want to do!! i doubt that the smoking ban in cafes etc...will ever be enforced....they are just too laid back about things...the police included!!
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There will be a 4 digit phone line announced for anonymous reports. Read more at the link below.
6 :
all i can say is i hope the SOMA is audible to the full force of the law..and nothing is left stagnet.. i can say though apart from inspectors..in australia..there are also building codes now if you have a coffe shop or resturant that carters for smokers..! !you must have a totaly smoke freek area for all patrons !if u carter for smokers.you must provide a open air enviroment ie: no roof or enclosed areas! the distance form smokers and non smokers must be at least 20 feet.and not down wind. ! you have the right to refuse any one service if they light up.if asked to leave ,and they dotn u may call the cops. you may lay charges to damages to ur bussines.and the enviromrent court would also imposee a hefty fine on that person! ! you have the right and the obligation to advertise your premises as non smoking .with or with out al fresca areas for smoking @ the moment all goverment buildings and services are all smoke free.most coperate bussiens are smoke free most department stores are smoke free.all transport services are smoke free. the only place you can smoke is in ur car on the street in your home and areas that are designated in any provisional food or recreational establsihments...there is talk latley to even ban smoking in cars...just like mobiles they say its a distraction..to ur concentration of driving... aand thats about it.. but tell me WHY IF ALL THESE THINGS ARE IN LAW NOW ..why why why is the goverment still allowing the sale of tobbacco!
On 1st July Greece imposes the smoking ban and anyone failing to carry out this ban can be fined 1,000 euro and up - my question is - where/who do the offenders get reported to? Will there be a 'report' line - just curious as to how a person gets reported. Thanks I was hoping there would be a phone number - I have been warning the owners of the children's bouncy castle cafe for years, But they are friends and I don't want to do it to them - BUT the children's health comes first - they were even smoking next to THEIR new born baby! Also do you think every restaurant / cafeteria (under 70m) will choose to be a smoking area - rather than a non-smoking!? Artemis - you must say something! That's the problem here - no one tells the smoker to extinguish the cigarette! (I do) I hate smoking - being a child of 2 heavy smokers I know how horrible it is to suffer 2nd hand smoke.
Greece - 6 Answers
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i doubt people will keep to it, ive never seen as many smokers in one place than when i went to Athens last summer
2 :
I asked the same at the Ministry of health. There is a service there called Soma epitheoriton Dhmosias Ygeias, and they are responsible for reports etc. http://www.mohaw.gr/ministry/S.E.Y.Y.P However, there must be a specific political will for this to work. If the Ministry really means it, and sends the inspectors over after 1-2 reported cases, and the fines are indeed imposed, it will work. If not, it will be like the rest of the laws in Greece: good laws, but not imposed. PS. It also depends on us. We have to claim our rights. If a place does not apply the ban, we must protest as well. Even if we are smokers. Smokers must not think selfishly about this. They have kids or will have, don't they? My dad smoked a lot, but never in the house or in places where it was not allowed. And he would put up a fight if someone else did.
3 :
This is going to be a difficult one. I forget how many times I have been in a bank or post office and there is a "Thank you for not smoking" sign. Only to see at least one person behind the counter puffing their head off.
4 :
the beauty of Greece & the Greek people...is that they do just what they want to do!! i doubt that the smoking ban in cafes etc...will ever be enforced....they are just too laid back about things...the police included!!
5 :
There will be a 4 digit phone line announced for anonymous reports. Read more at the link below.
6 :
all i can say is i hope the SOMA is audible to the full force of the law..and nothing is left stagnet.. i can say though apart from inspectors..in australia..there are also building codes now if you have a coffe shop or resturant that carters for smokers..! !you must have a totaly smoke freek area for all patrons !if u carter for smokers.you must provide a open air enviroment ie: no roof or enclosed areas! the distance form smokers and non smokers must be at least 20 feet.and not down wind. ! you have the right to refuse any one service if they light up.if asked to leave ,and they dotn u may call the cops. you may lay charges to damages to ur bussines.and the enviromrent court would also imposee a hefty fine on that person! ! you have the right and the obligation to advertise your premises as non smoking .with or with out al fresca areas for smoking @ the moment all goverment buildings and services are all smoke free.most coperate bussiens are smoke free most department stores are smoke free.all transport services are smoke free. the only place you can smoke is in ur car on the street in your home and areas that are designated in any provisional food or recreational establsihments...there is talk latley to even ban smoking in cars...just like mobiles they say its a distraction..to ur concentration of driving... aand thats about it.. but tell me WHY IF ALL THESE THINGS ARE IN LAW NOW ..why why why is the goverment still allowing the sale of tobbacco!
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Which Greek island should I work on
Which Greek island should I work on?
I going to Greece in April to work on one of the islands. Just going to go, get a hostel and go out and search for jobs at clubs, bars, hotels etc. I have my EU passport. I just need to determine which island I should go, and would like to hear people's suggestions.
Greece - 6 Answers
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maybe u should try cyprus
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Unemployment is on the rise and it will be increased the next year on account of the global economic problems. If you can find work or you have a trade that will guarantee you a job any Greek island will be suitable. Starting off without a possible prospect may be a bad move though.
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in order : MILOS PATMOS ANTIPAROS KOUFONISSA or if you prefere a lot of tourism: MYKONOS SANTORINI PAROS
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You might maybe consider that the economy is bad right now worldwide which may mean less tourists. Better leave the jobs out there to the local people as they are having a very hard time already.
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Cyprus or Santorini.
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Greece has so many islands and they each have their own character. Do you want to stay in a small or big island? With busy night life or tranquility? If you like partying I would recommend Mykonos. The nightlife never stops. If you want a more calm work experience why not try Symi (its off Rhodes, near the Turkey border - you can take a daily boat and shop in Turkey for a quarter of the price). Symi is really beautiful, attracts a nice clientele and has super clear nice water. Or Crete which is the biggest island and has loads of foreign workers. It has nightlife, quiet villages, history, many towns to vist... you will never get bored. GOOD LUCK !!!
I going to Greece in April to work on one of the islands. Just going to go, get a hostel and go out and search for jobs at clubs, bars, hotels etc. I have my EU passport. I just need to determine which island I should go, and would like to hear people's suggestions.
Greece - 6 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
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maybe u should try cyprus
2 :
Unemployment is on the rise and it will be increased the next year on account of the global economic problems. If you can find work or you have a trade that will guarantee you a job any Greek island will be suitable. Starting off without a possible prospect may be a bad move though.
3 :
in order : MILOS PATMOS ANTIPAROS KOUFONISSA or if you prefere a lot of tourism: MYKONOS SANTORINI PAROS
4 :
You might maybe consider that the economy is bad right now worldwide which may mean less tourists. Better leave the jobs out there to the local people as they are having a very hard time already.
5 :
Cyprus or Santorini.
6 :
Greece has so many islands and they each have their own character. Do you want to stay in a small or big island? With busy night life or tranquility? If you like partying I would recommend Mykonos. The nightlife never stops. If you want a more calm work experience why not try Symi (its off Rhodes, near the Turkey border - you can take a daily boat and shop in Turkey for a quarter of the price). Symi is really beautiful, attracts a nice clientele and has super clear nice water. Or Crete which is the biggest island and has loads of foreign workers. It has nightlife, quiet villages, history, many towns to vist... you will never get bored. GOOD LUCK !!!
Saturday, April 7, 2012
What is it like working as a hotel animator in Greece or Cyprus
What is it like working as a hotel animator in Greece or Cyprus?
I have been offered a 6 month seasonal job as a hotel animator. I have not been told where but I will be working as akid's club animator in Greece or Cyprus. I'm just wondering if anybody has had experience in doing this before and what it has been like. Fun/Hard work/experience of a lifetime etc? Be great if someone could help me out with this!!
Greece - 2 Answers
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Buy full metal jacket, a bulletproof one.
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Una, do not worry your self. You'll be fine and you will love doing it. Few friends of mine are doing it every summer in Zante and Corfu. Year after year. It is very good and rewarding job combined with plenty of fun. Good luck - the starts are hard everywhere for everyone.
I have been offered a 6 month seasonal job as a hotel animator. I have not been told where but I will be working as akid's club animator in Greece or Cyprus. I'm just wondering if anybody has had experience in doing this before and what it has been like. Fun/Hard work/experience of a lifetime etc? Be great if someone could help me out with this!!
Greece - 2 Answers
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Buy full metal jacket, a bulletproof one.
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Una, do not worry your self. You'll be fine and you will love doing it. Few friends of mine are doing it every summer in Zante and Corfu. Year after year. It is very good and rewarding job combined with plenty of fun. Good luck - the starts are hard everywhere for everyone.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Working in Greece
Working in Greece? .?
Does anyone know any good Archaeologist companies in Greece that employ Americans.
Greece - 1 Answers
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There are so many unemployed Greek archaeologists, the only foreigners working here, are either volunteers, or working under a foreign funded dig. That would mean actually knowing someone overseas that was going to fund a dig, and being part of his team.
Does anyone know any good Archaeologist companies in Greece that employ Americans.
Greece - 1 Answers
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There are so many unemployed Greek archaeologists, the only foreigners working here, are either volunteers, or working under a foreign funded dig. That would mean actually knowing someone overseas that was going to fund a dig, and being part of his team.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Are any of Shakespeare's plays/works set in Greece or involve Greek Gods
Are any of Shakespeare's plays/works set in Greece or involve Greek Gods?
Are any of Shakespeare's plays/works set in Greece or involve Greek Gods?
Theater & Acting - 5 Answers
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tempest
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Yes. "Eros" is the Greek God or something which is involved in his play
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Frst rule: Do NOT listen to idiots. Thank you. I do not know the answer completely. But Troilus and cressida (which is like Romeo and juliet) is set in Troy. Now do NOT listen to idiots, do not read porno, do not smoke. (he says as he lights a Marlboro).
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The Comedy Of Errors, Timon of Athens, Troilus & Cressida, A Midsummer Night's Dream, A Winter's Tale and Pericles.
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Definatly Troilus & Cressida :) please answer my quesstion? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ah5_BRKXJqBMKTgMWff3dqWIxQt.;_ylv=3?qid=20090312043425AAzieIj
Are any of Shakespeare's plays/works set in Greece or involve Greek Gods?
Theater & Acting - 5 Answers
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tempest
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Yes. "Eros" is the Greek God or something which is involved in his play
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Frst rule: Do NOT listen to idiots. Thank you. I do not know the answer completely. But Troilus and cressida (which is like Romeo and juliet) is set in Troy. Now do NOT listen to idiots, do not read porno, do not smoke. (he says as he lights a Marlboro).
4 :
The Comedy Of Errors, Timon of Athens, Troilus & Cressida, A Midsummer Night's Dream, A Winter's Tale and Pericles.
5 :
Definatly Troilus & Cressida :) please answer my quesstion? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ah5_BRKXJqBMKTgMWff3dqWIxQt.;_ylv=3?qid=20090312043425AAzieIj
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Working in greece?? Help
Working in greece?? Help!?
I finished my gcses and doing a year long course for child care and then im going to do a 4 week long course for TEFL! My friend who lives in greece wants to start sort of like a childcare thing which we teach them how to speak english.. i was wondering if theres any other qualification i need to have to do that legally?
Greece - 1 Answers
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Childcare is difficult... Just teaching english is easier
I finished my gcses and doing a year long course for child care and then im going to do a 4 week long course for TEFL! My friend who lives in greece wants to start sort of like a childcare thing which we teach them how to speak english.. i was wondering if theres any other qualification i need to have to do that legally?
Greece - 1 Answers
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Childcare is difficult... Just teaching english is easier
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
I have British, Canadian and American passports, where does that entitle me to live and work
I have British, Canadian and American passports, where does that entitle me to live and work?
specifically can I live and work in europe? france, itally, greece?
Immigration - 1 Answers
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You can live and work in any of the EU countries.
specifically can I live and work in europe? france, itally, greece?
Immigration - 1 Answers
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You can live and work in any of the EU countries.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
What Are The Reasons Why We CAN'T Compare Greek And US Economies
What Are The Reasons Why We CAN'T Compare Greek And US Economies?
Everyone is drawing parallels between the economies of these two countries... Some already blame the US president for directions we are heading because it is not working in Greece... Is it a fair comparison?
Politics - 5 Answers
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For one thing Greece cant print Euros like we can dollars.
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The truth is you really can't on most levels. You can however see them as a micro-example (so to speak) of what happens when you spend more than you make.
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The US has a black president, and only racists would dare question the policies of a black president..
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Have you been to Greece? You have if you've seen nasty parts of Detroit...
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Greece has a smaller economy than the US, that is pretty much the only difference. Well, also, their economy is mostly based on tourism. Ours is a little more diverse. It is a fair observation to make that Greece is in trouble because its government's deficits grew out of control, and that is the same problem we're facing. Every empire in history that does this winds up like Greece; no exceptions. Those that do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.
Everyone is drawing parallels between the economies of these two countries... Some already blame the US president for directions we are heading because it is not working in Greece... Is it a fair comparison?
Politics - 5 Answers
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For one thing Greece cant print Euros like we can dollars.
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The truth is you really can't on most levels. You can however see them as a micro-example (so to speak) of what happens when you spend more than you make.
3 :
The US has a black president, and only racists would dare question the policies of a black president..
4 :
Have you been to Greece? You have if you've seen nasty parts of Detroit...
5 :
Greece has a smaller economy than the US, that is pretty much the only difference. Well, also, their economy is mostly based on tourism. Ours is a little more diverse. It is a fair observation to make that Greece is in trouble because its government's deficits grew out of control, and that is the same problem we're facing. Every empire in history that does this winds up like Greece; no exceptions. Those that do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Why was Plato skeptical about democracy
Why was Plato skeptical about democracy?
1. Why was Plato skeptical about democracy? He believed uneducated masses could not make good decisions. He thought all citizens in a country would have to vote. Democracy had never been shown to work in Greece. Dictatorships offered more stability and order than democracies. 2.What two civilizations did Alexander the Great conquer as he built his empire? Rome and India Greece and China Egypt and Persia Persia and China 3.Which explains why Hellenistic culture spread so widely in the centuries following Alexander's death? Other civilizations in the ancient world were quickly declining. Alexander had decreed that Greek culture was to replace all other cultures. Greek philosophers and artists made it their mission to spread their culture. Rome adopted many Greek cultural elements, which spread during its conquests.
History - 1 Answers
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1. Democracy had never been shown to work in Greece. 2. Egypt and Persia 3. Rome adopted many Greek cultural elements, which spread during its conquests.
1. Why was Plato skeptical about democracy? He believed uneducated masses could not make good decisions. He thought all citizens in a country would have to vote. Democracy had never been shown to work in Greece. Dictatorships offered more stability and order than democracies. 2.What two civilizations did Alexander the Great conquer as he built his empire? Rome and India Greece and China Egypt and Persia Persia and China 3.Which explains why Hellenistic culture spread so widely in the centuries following Alexander's death? Other civilizations in the ancient world were quickly declining. Alexander had decreed that Greek culture was to replace all other cultures. Greek philosophers and artists made it their mission to spread their culture. Rome adopted many Greek cultural elements, which spread during its conquests.
History - 1 Answers
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1. Democracy had never been shown to work in Greece. 2. Egypt and Persia 3. Rome adopted many Greek cultural elements, which spread during its conquests.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Working holiday in Greece for 6 weeks
Working holiday in Greece for 6 weeks?
Does any one know of a company that helps with getting you a job in Greece over the summer that supply's you with accommodation and food? I live in Australia, and over my University break i want to go to Greece for summer! I am willing to pay flights but wanted to know more info on volunteer work or paid jobs!! Thanks :)
Greece - 3 Answers
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hello!!!! try this http://ec.europa.eu/eures/home.jsp?lang=el or this http://www.elix.org.gr/
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With the financial crisis that we have it won't be easy. Good luck.
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99% impossiible, young Greeks can't find jobs themselfs. Unless you have a special skill AND speak Greek, forget it
Does any one know of a company that helps with getting you a job in Greece over the summer that supply's you with accommodation and food? I live in Australia, and over my University break i want to go to Greece for summer! I am willing to pay flights but wanted to know more info on volunteer work or paid jobs!! Thanks :)
Greece - 3 Answers
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hello!!!! try this http://ec.europa.eu/eures/home.jsp?lang=el or this http://www.elix.org.gr/
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With the financial crisis that we have it won't be easy. Good luck.
3 :
99% impossiible, young Greeks can't find jobs themselfs. Unless you have a special skill AND speak Greek, forget it
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Where else is good to go travelling
Where else is good to go travelling?
My friend and I are going on a mini adventure next year - were going to: - work in Greece for 3 months followed by - Thailand for 3 months (travelling) but were unsure where to go after, we want somewhere which is rather cheap and has culture, any ideas?
Other - Destinations - 5 Answers
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Definitely Colombiaaa!!! you will have the time of your life, trust meeee!!! i went this summer and loved every minute of it! i would live there in a heartbeat <3 all your american money is doubled over there, so you feel rich lol, and all the people are so welcoming and most of them spoke english so it wasnt that hard to adapt. the food, music, dancing, rivers, trees, farms, mountains, everything is so beautiful and the people are so passionate and kind i loved loved loveddd it! & i def. think you will too! xo
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How about Bali Island. You can just drop by after your visits in Thailand then relax the rest of your travel vacation in the sweet place of bali. Surfing and diving is the very popular in this tropic island. Try this website: http://www.balivillaholidays.com/
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As for 'cheap' and 'culture' i can offer you my country - Bulgaria. You said that you've been in Greece so you know where is it on the map. The price are low because we are not so rich european country and the standard is suit for foreigner. Bulgaria have great mountains in the south-west ( "Vitosha" mountain is near our capital 'Sofia'), amazing beaches all over from north to south borders in the east part of the country. We got great antiect culture - oldest gold in the world is in Varna, medieval stronghold in Veliko Tyrnovo is palce to be and many more culture artifacts in almost every city. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZm3fooPLU&feature=related
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go to delta bc canada
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I think from Thailand the nearest destination would be India. You can refer information on India from - hellotravel.com/india . I have been to India with the help of this site. Really Good place to visit. Take a look at this site - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNWeBVBqo2c
My friend and I are going on a mini adventure next year - were going to: - work in Greece for 3 months followed by - Thailand for 3 months (travelling) but were unsure where to go after, we want somewhere which is rather cheap and has culture, any ideas?
Other - Destinations - 5 Answers
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Definitely Colombiaaa!!! you will have the time of your life, trust meeee!!! i went this summer and loved every minute of it! i would live there in a heartbeat <3 all your american money is doubled over there, so you feel rich lol, and all the people are so welcoming and most of them spoke english so it wasnt that hard to adapt. the food, music, dancing, rivers, trees, farms, mountains, everything is so beautiful and the people are so passionate and kind i loved loved loveddd it! & i def. think you will too! xo
2 :
How about Bali Island. You can just drop by after your visits in Thailand then relax the rest of your travel vacation in the sweet place of bali. Surfing and diving is the very popular in this tropic island. Try this website: http://www.balivillaholidays.com/
3 :
As for 'cheap' and 'culture' i can offer you my country - Bulgaria. You said that you've been in Greece so you know where is it on the map. The price are low because we are not so rich european country and the standard is suit for foreigner. Bulgaria have great mountains in the south-west ( "Vitosha" mountain is near our capital 'Sofia'), amazing beaches all over from north to south borders in the east part of the country. We got great antiect culture - oldest gold in the world is in Varna, medieval stronghold in Veliko Tyrnovo is palce to be and many more culture artifacts in almost every city. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZm3fooPLU&feature=related
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go to delta bc canada
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I think from Thailand the nearest destination would be India. You can refer information on India from - hellotravel.com/india . I have been to India with the help of this site. Really Good place to visit. Take a look at this site - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNWeBVBqo2c
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
a 110V and 50/60Hz straightener that is not dual only needs and adapter to work in Italy and greece, right
a 110V and 50/60Hz straightener that is not dual only needs and adapter to work in Italy and greece, right?
i'm going for fifteen days to italy and greeece. i have moderately short hair.. it is very unruly so a straightener is a must.. my straightener is a small travel size and on the tag says 110-240V and 50/60Hz however it does not have a switch to change it nor is it dual.. i have plug adapter for those two countries.. is that all i need i'm terrified that even with the adapter i'll blow out the hotel electricity or fry my straightener.. Does any with experience know? if so any tips to make it go smoother?
Florence - 2 Answers
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it his not gona work because in italy we have 220v so you do not need a plug adupter, but a things, i do not know the name in english that change the voltage 220 in 110, plus your adupter for the plug.
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Yes, you can use it with just a plug adapter: 110-240 V means your straightener can work with both voltage, and 50/60 Hz with any frequency (hertz) Between 50 and 60 (in Italy, 220 - 240V, 60 Hz) On modern devices, switch are not anymore needed, setting is automatic. You're quite lucky, most hair straighteners sold in North America only supports 110V.
i'm going for fifteen days to italy and greeece. i have moderately short hair.. it is very unruly so a straightener is a must.. my straightener is a small travel size and on the tag says 110-240V and 50/60Hz however it does not have a switch to change it nor is it dual.. i have plug adapter for those two countries.. is that all i need i'm terrified that even with the adapter i'll blow out the hotel electricity or fry my straightener.. Does any with experience know? if so any tips to make it go smoother?
Florence - 2 Answers
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it his not gona work because in italy we have 220v so you do not need a plug adupter, but a things, i do not know the name in english that change the voltage 220 in 110, plus your adupter for the plug.
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Yes, you can use it with just a plug adapter: 110-240 V means your straightener can work with both voltage, and 50/60 Hz with any frequency (hertz) Between 50 and 60 (in Italy, 220 - 240V, 60 Hz) On modern devices, switch are not anymore needed, setting is automatic. You're quite lucky, most hair straighteners sold in North America only supports 110V.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Will Ipod bought in Tokyo (Japan) work in Europe (UK and Greece)
Will Ipod bought in Tokyo (Japan) work in Europe (UK and Greece)?
A friend of mine bought me an ipod in Tokyo, Japan and I was wondering whether it needs any electricity adaptor and/or software tweaking in order to work in Europe ( I travel mostly in the UK and Greece) Thank you in advance
Music & Music Players - 4 Answers
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Of course it works. You just have to restore it and format iTunes according to the place you're in.
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I bought my ipod while I was in Taiwan and am currently using it here in the US with no problems. The software (Itunes) is the same in all countries. The only difference I found is that the back of the ipod's inscription is in a different language. The charger is a world charger so it will work with all the different types if you get the head changed to the country's type.
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yes yes yes
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i would assume all iPods are made by apple which are produced in California, so they should work hope that helps
A friend of mine bought me an ipod in Tokyo, Japan and I was wondering whether it needs any electricity adaptor and/or software tweaking in order to work in Europe ( I travel mostly in the UK and Greece) Thank you in advance
Music & Music Players - 4 Answers
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Of course it works. You just have to restore it and format iTunes according to the place you're in.
2 :
I bought my ipod while I was in Taiwan and am currently using it here in the US with no problems. The software (Itunes) is the same in all countries. The only difference I found is that the back of the ipod's inscription is in a different language. The charger is a world charger so it will work with all the different types if you get the head changed to the country's type.
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yes yes yes
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i would assume all iPods are made by apple which are produced in California, so they should work hope that helps
Saturday, January 14, 2012
my boyfriend wants to work abroad
my boyfriend wants to work abroad...?
we've been together for more than an year. I love him and he loves me back, I don't doubt that. but his dream has always been to work outside the country, I knew that. I just never thought he would start doing that so soon. when spring time is over, he plans to go work in Greece for 3 months. now, I know you'll say 3 months is not that much, especially if we love each other, but I'm not the type of person that would be comfortable with seeing my boyfriend once a month or so, even if it's just for a summer. I'd just miss him too much, so I really couldn't have a relationship with him being away. I can't go with him either, due to some health problems and my family condition. and I really can't tell him not to go, either. this has always been his dream, I can't take it away from him. I see no other option than splitting up, as painfully as that may be. he said he'll try to think of something, to work abroad, but also be with me, but I see no way that could happen. please, feel free to contradict me. any piece of advise? I'd really need some I'm sorry, but I just can't do it, no matter how much I'd love him. 3 months without a kiss or a hug? I can't do it and I don't wanna do it. I'm 20.
Singles & Dating - 4 Answers
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Please PLEASE whatever you do, don't split up! IF you really do love each other like you say then that would be the worst thing to do. What you really need to ask yourself is whether or not you can resist temptation and also whether or not he can. If you both know that you will no way, no how cheat on each other no matter what, then stay together. 3 months is kind of a long time when you are used to seeing each other a lot but if you really love each other, trust each other, and support one another then let him follow his dream for the 3 months. He will be back before you know it and you will be so excited to see him when he does get back and you'll appreciate the time you get to spend with him. Just be supportive and love each other. That is all you need
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I've lived overseas in the middle east for a year and a half, and i plan to come back when i finish this year. I've had a long distance relationship with my boyfriend for a year and a half (he lives in the states). I cannot begin to tell you how much you will appreciate your relationship. If you love him enough, you should stay with him. I see my boyfriend every 6 months. i wish i was only apart from him for 3 months! Take my advice, you are so lucky that it's just that short amount of time. 3 months will pass by in no time, if you want to contact him with absolutely no cost, download "Skype" on your computer. I use it all the time. I'm 18.
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YOU CAN DO IT!!!! I've been apart from my ex-bf for 1.5 years and we managed to make it work. He want to bootcamp for 2months and the only way we communicated is by writing letters to each other. 3 months is not that long. Go for it! If you really love him you won't give him up because of that. Please answer mine too. :( http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ajau1M0WOMWR45GcgZupasfsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20081003045641AAje60S
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it seems difficult dear.. but its worth it.. he shall love you more for keeping aside your pain and working for his happiness.. you too shall feel good abt yourself.. you''l feel good and happier giving..
we've been together for more than an year. I love him and he loves me back, I don't doubt that. but his dream has always been to work outside the country, I knew that. I just never thought he would start doing that so soon. when spring time is over, he plans to go work in Greece for 3 months. now, I know you'll say 3 months is not that much, especially if we love each other, but I'm not the type of person that would be comfortable with seeing my boyfriend once a month or so, even if it's just for a summer. I'd just miss him too much, so I really couldn't have a relationship with him being away. I can't go with him either, due to some health problems and my family condition. and I really can't tell him not to go, either. this has always been his dream, I can't take it away from him. I see no other option than splitting up, as painfully as that may be. he said he'll try to think of something, to work abroad, but also be with me, but I see no way that could happen. please, feel free to contradict me. any piece of advise? I'd really need some I'm sorry, but I just can't do it, no matter how much I'd love him. 3 months without a kiss or a hug? I can't do it and I don't wanna do it. I'm 20.
Singles & Dating - 4 Answers
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1 :
Please PLEASE whatever you do, don't split up! IF you really do love each other like you say then that would be the worst thing to do. What you really need to ask yourself is whether or not you can resist temptation and also whether or not he can. If you both know that you will no way, no how cheat on each other no matter what, then stay together. 3 months is kind of a long time when you are used to seeing each other a lot but if you really love each other, trust each other, and support one another then let him follow his dream for the 3 months. He will be back before you know it and you will be so excited to see him when he does get back and you'll appreciate the time you get to spend with him. Just be supportive and love each other. That is all you need
2 :
I've lived overseas in the middle east for a year and a half, and i plan to come back when i finish this year. I've had a long distance relationship with my boyfriend for a year and a half (he lives in the states). I cannot begin to tell you how much you will appreciate your relationship. If you love him enough, you should stay with him. I see my boyfriend every 6 months. i wish i was only apart from him for 3 months! Take my advice, you are so lucky that it's just that short amount of time. 3 months will pass by in no time, if you want to contact him with absolutely no cost, download "Skype" on your computer. I use it all the time. I'm 18.
3 :
YOU CAN DO IT!!!! I've been apart from my ex-bf for 1.5 years and we managed to make it work. He want to bootcamp for 2months and the only way we communicated is by writing letters to each other. 3 months is not that long. Go for it! If you really love him you won't give him up because of that. Please answer mine too. :( http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ajau1M0WOMWR45GcgZupasfsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20081003045641AAje60S
4 :
it seems difficult dear.. but its worth it.. he shall love you more for keeping aside your pain and working for his happiness.. you too shall feel good abt yourself.. you''l feel good and happier giving..
Saturday, January 7, 2012
i live in Greece and didn't get accepted in the university i wanted. can i study in America
i live in Greece and didn't get accepted in the university i wanted. can i study in America?
the Greek system sucks. i think we all know that. i studied like i had no other life this year and i had problems with my boyfriend and my family because of my dedication. i scored 20400 points, which is VERY high, considering that out of the 80000 students who i was coming up against this year only the 50000 scored over 10000. i wanted to study architecture and it was 21000. so of course i failed. i am a Greek and Australian citizen but i want to study in America. is that possible? i have no green card or relative there, except for an uncle who is Greek and lives in Florida. can i study there and then return to work in Greece? will the degree be valid in Greece after that? what do i have to do to study in the USA? thank you.
Studying Abroad - 7 Answers
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yes just visit- http://deepakgiria.blogspot.com/
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come to canada!!! its better here.
3 :
Research the schools you are interested in attending based on what you'd like to major in. Each school will have different procedures for international students. It's very likely that you'll be able to find a school to attend since there are so many in the US. Once you are accepted into the school, you will receive documents which you will then take to the US Embassy in Greece, and they will issue you a work visa. Yes, your degree will be valid pretty much anywhere. US Universities have good reputations worldwide.
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You Probably can, you need a plane ticket first. The airlines you want to pick are Alaska airlines or American airlines. It depends where you want to land for the cost. Probably $440 or $550 but I would look it up just to make sure! And you probably study the same things as we do here.
5 :
Wow! Prota apo ola sigxaritiria gia ta moria! Me provlimata kai na pareis tosa??? Mpravo! Giati den pas politixos mixanikos? Pernas aneta! Itan epilogi sou toulaxiston?
6 :
The US university system is the most prestigious, and often considered the best in the world. It's actually quite possible that more countries would accept your bachelors degree if you got it from a US university than if you got it from one in Greece. The issue is that you want to study architecture. Each country has rules for who can qualify to work as an architect, and so you must look into what the rules are for Greece, and determine if a degree from a US university will be acceptable. To study in the US, you first must take the SAT exam, which is offered in Greece. You can register for the exam, and get practice materials, at www.collegeboard.com. You'll need to find a university or college whose bachelors degree in architecture is accredited by NAAB. Here is a list: http://www.naab.org/architecture_programs/ There are a lot of undergraduate architecuture programs in the US, but if it's not NAAB accredited, you'd need to go on for a masters degree in order to practice as an architect. So only consider programs that are NAAB accredited. You will need to get a student visa in order to study in the US, but the universities you apply to can help you through that process. You do not need a green card to study in the US. You will need to be able to pay for your degree. I understand that university in Greece is free, or very low cost in comparison to the US, so be aware of that. Do speak to each US university about scholarships and other forms of financial aid that may apply to international students. Some of them offer them, but some of them do not.
7 :
Every US college and university has its own procedure, but here's basically what you need to do: 1) Complete an application (you can often find this at the colleges' website). More information: http://www.universitylanguage.com/guides/how-to-fill-out-a-college-or-us-universit-application/ 2) Take standardized tests, such as the ACT or SAT. These are offered around the world. More information: http://www.universitylanguage.com/guides/SAT-vs-ACT-Testing-for-College/ 3) If English isn't your native language, you may have to take the TOEFL. More information: http://www.universitylanguage.com/guides/taking-the-toefl/ 4) Get a student visa. More information: http://www.universitylanguage.com/guides/required-documents-for-getting-a-us-student-visa/ Good luck!!!
the Greek system sucks. i think we all know that. i studied like i had no other life this year and i had problems with my boyfriend and my family because of my dedication. i scored 20400 points, which is VERY high, considering that out of the 80000 students who i was coming up against this year only the 50000 scored over 10000. i wanted to study architecture and it was 21000. so of course i failed. i am a Greek and Australian citizen but i want to study in America. is that possible? i have no green card or relative there, except for an uncle who is Greek and lives in Florida. can i study there and then return to work in Greece? will the degree be valid in Greece after that? what do i have to do to study in the USA? thank you.
Studying Abroad - 7 Answers
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yes just visit- http://deepakgiria.blogspot.com/
2 :
come to canada!!! its better here.
3 :
Research the schools you are interested in attending based on what you'd like to major in. Each school will have different procedures for international students. It's very likely that you'll be able to find a school to attend since there are so many in the US. Once you are accepted into the school, you will receive documents which you will then take to the US Embassy in Greece, and they will issue you a work visa. Yes, your degree will be valid pretty much anywhere. US Universities have good reputations worldwide.
4 :
You Probably can, you need a plane ticket first. The airlines you want to pick are Alaska airlines or American airlines. It depends where you want to land for the cost. Probably $440 or $550 but I would look it up just to make sure! And you probably study the same things as we do here.
5 :
Wow! Prota apo ola sigxaritiria gia ta moria! Me provlimata kai na pareis tosa??? Mpravo! Giati den pas politixos mixanikos? Pernas aneta! Itan epilogi sou toulaxiston?
6 :
The US university system is the most prestigious, and often considered the best in the world. It's actually quite possible that more countries would accept your bachelors degree if you got it from a US university than if you got it from one in Greece. The issue is that you want to study architecture. Each country has rules for who can qualify to work as an architect, and so you must look into what the rules are for Greece, and determine if a degree from a US university will be acceptable. To study in the US, you first must take the SAT exam, which is offered in Greece. You can register for the exam, and get practice materials, at www.collegeboard.com. You'll need to find a university or college whose bachelors degree in architecture is accredited by NAAB. Here is a list: http://www.naab.org/architecture_programs/ There are a lot of undergraduate architecuture programs in the US, but if it's not NAAB accredited, you'd need to go on for a masters degree in order to practice as an architect. So only consider programs that are NAAB accredited. You will need to get a student visa in order to study in the US, but the universities you apply to can help you through that process. You do not need a green card to study in the US. You will need to be able to pay for your degree. I understand that university in Greece is free, or very low cost in comparison to the US, so be aware of that. Do speak to each US university about scholarships and other forms of financial aid that may apply to international students. Some of them offer them, but some of them do not.
7 :
Every US college and university has its own procedure, but here's basically what you need to do: 1) Complete an application (you can often find this at the colleges' website). More information: http://www.universitylanguage.com/guides/how-to-fill-out-a-college-or-us-universit-application/ 2) Take standardized tests, such as the ACT or SAT. These are offered around the world. More information: http://www.universitylanguage.com/guides/SAT-vs-ACT-Testing-for-College/ 3) If English isn't your native language, you may have to take the TOEFL. More information: http://www.universitylanguage.com/guides/taking-the-toefl/ 4) Get a student visa. More information: http://www.universitylanguage.com/guides/required-documents-for-getting-a-us-student-visa/ Good luck!!!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Questions about ancient greece! Please help
Questions about ancient greece! Please help~?
What tyrants in (ancient) Greece worked for democratic reforms? Why was public debate important to Greek democracy? THANKS[:
History - 2 Answers
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I am Greek so this qualifies me elgible to answer this. Tyrants in ancient Greece did not work for democratic reforms, they took advantage of the people like a dictator. The public debate was important to Greek democracy because at that time Greece was a Direct Democracy, meaning all people vote on every issue. It was important because their democracy controlled their government and society.
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Tyrants at first had a meaning very similar to "kings". Some of them were benign rulers under whose authority their people flourished and some of them were closer to the term dictator as we mean it today. One of the most famous tyrants was Pisistratus of Athens. During his time Athens gathered power and was responsible for creating the infrastructure that helped Athens fight the Persians in Marathon a few years after his death. Public debate was the only form of democracy in the ancient times. All the major decisions had to be a result of referendum. The idea of representation of political fractions wasn't concidered due to the structure of the city state. It was relatively easy for the citizens to gather in one place and vote. Today something like that would be impossible to do on a regular bases.
What tyrants in (ancient) Greece worked for democratic reforms? Why was public debate important to Greek democracy? THANKS[:
History - 2 Answers
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I am Greek so this qualifies me elgible to answer this. Tyrants in ancient Greece did not work for democratic reforms, they took advantage of the people like a dictator. The public debate was important to Greek democracy because at that time Greece was a Direct Democracy, meaning all people vote on every issue. It was important because their democracy controlled their government and society.
2 :
Tyrants at first had a meaning very similar to "kings". Some of them were benign rulers under whose authority their people flourished and some of them were closer to the term dictator as we mean it today. One of the most famous tyrants was Pisistratus of Athens. During his time Athens gathered power and was responsible for creating the infrastructure that helped Athens fight the Persians in Marathon a few years after his death. Public debate was the only form of democracy in the ancient times. All the major decisions had to be a result of referendum. The idea of representation of political fractions wasn't concidered due to the structure of the city state. It was relatively easy for the citizens to gather in one place and vote. Today something like that would be impossible to do on a regular bases.
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