Katie Aliferis is a soulful poet. Her words are brief and carefully placed. She removes any shade of protection to reveal the raw human spirit. This collection is her journey on love – a journey of discovery, pain, darkness, and ultimately, like an alchemist, transforming all pain into a golden light in her soul. Aliferis … Continue reading
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Mini-Epic Poetry: Agency and Free-Will by Nicole Coonradt
Special mini-epic poetry feature by Nicole Coonradt. I teach Great Books at a small liberal arts college. In the first of a two-course sequence, students read texts from the Ancient to Medieval periods, beginning with Homer and concluding with Dante. Those questions regarding human agency and divinity continue to inform our understanding of literature, but … Continue reading
4th Greek Dinner Around the World Jan 15th
The 4th Greek Dinner Around the World is on January 15th, 2017. Join to the world’s largest dinner party celebrating the Greek people, culture and influences that have shaped our world today. Every year more people join chefs, authors, business leaders, award winning olive oil companies, artists, software engineers, scientists, diplomats and more to recognize … Continue reading
HAWC: Violence is Local, Be Ready
Leading security experts joined the Hellenic American Womens Council (HAWC) 23rd annual conference “Recognize the Threat: Be Ready to Act” to raise awareness and provide practical solutions to mitigate any direct threat. Many may say, “terrorism or violent acts won’t happen where I live”. However, Dr. Terry Gudaitis, founder of Mindstar Security and Profiling; Debra Anderson, … Continue reading
7 Unique Holiday Gift Recommendations
The holidays are quickly approaching. Discovered seven unique and special gifts from artisans around the world. Explore and enjoy! Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season! By Keri Douglas, publisher and founder of 9MusesNews.com. Continue reading
Secrets of Poseidon: Storms, Wars and Shipwrecks: Treasures from the Sicilian Seas
Special report by Adam Blitz. Storms, Wars and Shipwrecks offers the visitor a unique opportunity to delve into the distant past and glimpse vestiges of Sicily’s rich past. Continue reading
Queens of Syria Define Humanity
Special Report by Adam Blitz on Queens of Syria presented in London on 5-9th July 2016 at the Young Vic Theatre directed by Zoe Lafferty in partnership with The Young Vic, Refugee Productions and Developing Artists with cast members: Reham Alhakim, Anwar Alsayyah, Reem Alsayyah, Waed Alsayyah, Maha Alyousef, Fatema Aodah, Kaoula Al Fahsi, Fatin Al Jasem, … Continue reading
Refugee Crisis: Innovation in Policy Making
“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
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
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