Octobot: robot inspired by octopus
Researchers at Greece's Institute of Computer Science have demonstrated the Octobot, a shoebox-sized swimming robot propelled by eight webbed arms. Video below. (more…)
day 266
40 facts about me: those who have followed my old insta would have seen the first 20 facts about me. 1. i love my fatty mummy, naggy ahma and pms-y cousin 2 im adopted and i find it cool 3. the only male in my house is ahdai 4. i like playing the piano 5. i want to live in a condo 6. i miss pahang!! ...
Platform Sandals Revealed on Greek Statues Guarding Alexander-Era Tomb
Archaeologists have revealed the feet and platform sandals on a pair of wavy-haired female statues standing guard at the entrance of a huge ancient tomb in Greece.
"Red" Giouvarlakia
Few tourists in Greece ever get to know the dishes that make us bow to our "mama's" comfort food. One of these, is "Giouvarlakia", that is meatballs with rice, either in the form of a soup or with a thick egg-lemon (avgolemono) sauce. Actually I prefer the second version - that's the way my mum used ...
Scotland Wins - The English People Continue To Lose...............From Daniel Thomas
Now that the dust has settled and the bitterness of the referendum campaign goes dormant until the next time some self serving politicians decide to stir it up for their own benefit, it is worth looking at some of the issues from a different perspective. Looking at things in this way raises many que ...
Scotland Wins - The English People Continue To Lose
Now that the dust has settled and the bitterness of the referendum campaign goes dormant until the next time some self serving politicians decide to stir it up for their own benefit, it is worth looking at some of the issues from a different perspective. Looking at things in this way raises many que ...
Bank accounts of the homeless are used by a VIP taxi scam in Greece
Bank accounts of the homeless are used by a VIP taxi scam in Greece ATHENS, Greece - Police have busted a phoney VIP taxi service in Greece that was using the bank accounts of homeless people to collect deposits from cab drivers. Police spokesman Christos Parthenis said Monday that seven people have ...
The Holy Mountain
When you are in Greece, this warm and hospitable country never stops surprising you with the beauty of its nature, culture and traditions. It ecourages you to discover more and more fascinating places, to find out more and more interesting things about it. This time we'll explore the picturesque vie ...
Meet Stephen Lawson – one of the “30 under 30” rising stars of Florida Politics
Stephen Lawson wants everyone to know — but especially University of Florida alum — that it’s possible to live happily as a Gator in Seminole Country. He’s living proof. As president of the Capital Area Gator Club in Tallahassee, Lawson says, “there’s a strong vibrant Gator presence in Tallahassee.” ...
Here Are The Impossible Cuts The Next UK Government Will Be Forced To Make
Britain's major parties are beginning to set out their visions for the future ahead of the country's General Election next year. Within all the areas of disagreement, one surprising area of profound political consensus has emerged — accepting the need to balance the budget. The Office for Budget Res ...
From Democracy to Servitude: Greece and the West, 2014
This summer marked the fortieth anniversary of the fall of the military junta that had ruled Greece between 1967 and 1974. The parliamentary democracy it had overthrown was restored, minus the monarchy whose meddling in politics was widely blamed for ...
Greece says it can borrow cheaper from markets than IMF — Venizelos
You know what’s even cheaper than Eurozone borrowing rates? Talk. If Venizelos can get the money cheaper in the bond market he should go and get it, pay back the Troika and then they can go back to running Greece as they see fit. But I can’t see too ...
Greece: Homeless used in VIP taxi scam
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Police have busted a phony VIP taxi service in Greece that was using the bank accounts of homeless people to collect deposits from cab drivers. Police spokesman Christos Parthenis said Monday that seven people have been arrested.
BREAKING: Gunshots Fired at Two Gurdwaras in Greece
LONDON, UK (September 22, 2014)—Two Gurdwaras were attacked by gunfire in Greece earlier today. Namely, Gurdwara Sri Dasmesh Singh Sabha and Bhagat Ravidas Darbar in Marathon,Greece, were targeted in what is being perceived as an organized attack.
