Re-Inspire Greece, an initiative lead by Gaea, a leading Greek food company, is a paradigm shift in support of Greek entrepreneurs both in Greece and in the diaspora. Continue reading
Author Archives: Keri Douglas
Art / Books / Greece / International / Leaders & People / Poetry
Poetry: Ithaca by Constantine Cavafy
Constantine Cavafy, a Greek poet, would have celebrated his 150th birthday this year. The poem Ithaca on destinations strikes a cord on how to live life and to appreciate every moment. Continue reading
Antiquity / Books / Greece / Leaders & People
The Ancients are Silent Today
Georg Luck, professor of classics at Johns Hopkins University, a great teacher and translator of the ancients has passed today.
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Poetry: Distance by Nicole Coonradt
Poet Nicole Coonradt pushes the boundaries of connections, thoughts and in this poem – distance. Continue reading
Chihuly: Master Storyteller with Glass
Dale Chilhuly, world renowned glass sculpturer, challenges preconceived notions of space, weight, elements, colors and perspectives. Continue reading
Hand Sanitizer without Triclosan (2)
This is worth reposting as news of epidemic flu outbreaks and the high demand for flu vaccines. Most fashionable now are the hand sanitizer gel stands in hospitals, offices and grocery stores to help prevent the spread of the flu virus. Yet, some sanitizer’s offer more protection than others. My post from Sept. 9, 2009 follows. … Continue reading
Architectural Heritage Brought Back to Life
Preserving architectural heritage is smart for the economy and smart for the soul of a community. This film is brilliantly done, erasing bland grey concrete and glass in typical box designs to revealing marvelous curves, turrets and archways. Continue reading
“Exit Wounds”: Artists Responds to Violence of Newtown
Artists respond to Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, Connecticut massacre with exhibit at the Charles Krause Reporting Fine Art Gallery in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Immigration Reform
I had the opportunity to submit a question to Mayor Villaraigosa speaking today at the National Press Club today. I wanted to know beyond the politics of immigration what words of encouragement he would offer to the millions of immigrant youth. His response was one that all should hear and apply to life. “Reach for … Continue reading
Art / Books / Innovation / International / Leaders & People / News/Media
Innovative Publishing Leader: Nils von Heijne
At the forefront of ebook publishing is Nils von Hejne – founder of uTales – a two-year old Swedish digital children’s book publishing company.
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