“Europe is in a state of emergency. Business as usual should end. We need a fast -track emergency approach to get a grip of the refugee crisis. To save our European Union.” The European refugee crisis is a human catastrophe that will be experienced for several generations. More than two million asylum seekers from the Middle … Continue reading
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TransferWise:Innovative and Fair
Disruption, intentional or accidental, is the very essence that simultaneously causes great discomfort while at the same time extraordinary opportunity. TransferWise is an innovative on-line financial transaction platform that is taking hold. It uses peer-to-peer technology and offers competitive and transparent rates. Using the daily mid-market exchange rate and low transaction percentage rates, both clearly identified before … Continue reading
Yimardoowarra: Artist of the River
A sophisticated artist whispers the secrets of life to those willing to listen, observe and appreciate. With a startling passion, Loongkoonan, from Nyikina on the banks of the Mardoowarra river, “People of the River”, presents to the world a perspective quickly disappearing. Raising contemporary art to a new level of expression, Loongkoonan invites each person … Continue reading
MOAS Saves Lives at World’s Most Dangerous Border Crossing – the Sea
“There but for the grace of God, go I.” The world is witnessing the largest displacement of people escaping unconscionable atrocities, wars, conflicts, genocides, religious persecution, and hunger. In the Mediterranean area alone millions are displaced due to the Syrian conflict. Who would dare risk their own lives let alone the lives of their children … Continue reading
3rd #GreekDinner Around the World
For the third year, #GreekDinner Around the World on January 15, 2016 will honor and celebrate the best of Greek culture, heritage, cuisine, arts, and business in all corners of the world. Now, with so many refugees arriving in Greece, who are the families being sheltered in Greece? Starting in Australia, moving to Asia, through … Continue reading
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The Day They Came Home: The Acropolis a Whole World Monument for World Knowledge
The Acropolis of Athens, Greece, reigns majestically above and continues to inspire original thinkers in democracy, philosophy, the arts, the sciences, and the humanities. Each marble piece defying scientific expectations has over the centuries commanded respect. Dedicated to the goddess Athena, who reigned with strength and peacefulness, the Acropolis symbolically represents the possibilities within humanity … Continue reading
Innovative Provocateur: Jay Austin and the Tiny House
Jay Austin, co-founder of Boneyard Studios, is an innovative forward thinking designer both in living space and in decision making. Continue reading
A Statesman and Art at the Acropolis
A new epoch of public diplomacy is revealed as United States Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic (Greece) David D. Pearce illustrates the Acropolis in bold watercolor strokes of color and shares them over social media. Continue reading
Greek Dinner Around the World January 15, 2015
Imagine a dinner party to celebrate Greek culture, cuisine, philosophy and heritage around the world with family, friends, and new friends. This is Greek Dinner Around the World on January 15th. An idea that was sparked last year by the film Kiveri by Panayloti Yannitsos (@pyannitsos) and a conversation over Twitter with authors Marjory McGinn … Continue reading
Damascus Hide and Seek: Synagogues and Sotheby’s
Special report by Adam Blitz. On 17 December 2013 Sotheby’s (New York) commenced its Important Judaica sale. To be auctioned was “An Exceedingly Rare Hebrew Synagogue Carving” (Lot 93). Sotheby’s catalogue states that the object was made of Walnut and incised with seven words from Psalm 19 verse 9 framed by an ebony border and inlaid with … Continue reading
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