All posts by NEO Magazine
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Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe: Patriot of Two NationsRevolutions are often exported. There is no question that the effects of the American Revolution spread far beyond our shores. France followed suit, and several years later, Greeks rose in revolt against a four-hundred-year-old Ottoman regime that...
- Posted June 23, 2020
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New Book: The Vanishing Greek Americans – A Crisis of IdentityThe process by which successive ethnic groups shape and are themselves reshaped by the cultural values of their adopted country is the social history of an entire people. No ethnic group can be viewed as an isolated...
- Posted April 29, 2020
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Virtual Chuch: A Lifeline in the Time of Covid-19By Maria A. Karamitsos In difficult times, we seek comfort in our faith. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the closure of schools, businesses, and even churches, our faith has been tested. With shelter-in-place orders...
- Posted April 29, 2020
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“The Disobedient”: a new book by Semina DigeniThe latest book by author Semina Digeni is entitled “The Disobedient” and is published by the “Kaktos” publications in Athens. “The Disobedient,” a composition of research, study and fiction, with a cover of a wonderful painting by...
- Posted April 29, 2020
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Meraki Coconut Grove – Downtown Miami’s beloved Greek restaurant expands with 2nd locationWhen one thinks of Miami, Florida, you may not necessarily think of it being a “mikri ellada” – well folks, after working and living in Miami for the last four years, it is my honor to pay...
- Posted April 29, 2020
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Pancyprian Women’s Initiative Honors Author and Activist Tasoula Hadjitofiby Maria Michelis The Pancyprian Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) held its annual gala at The Midtown Manhattan Hilton, honoring Cypriot Dutch author Tasoula Hadjitofi for her tireless advocacy work in human rights for more than 30 years, and presenting...
- Posted April 29, 2020
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The Hellenic Initiative New Leaders Networking Eventby Maria Michelis Stepping into midtown’s Amali Restaurant the chic décor and women dressed in cocktail dresses or sequined gowns, and men in suits, it seemed like the fanciest townhouse party. Checking in her coat, Maria Papakonstantinou,...
- Posted April 29, 2020
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Cyprus US Chamber of Commerce on COVID-19Dear Members, On behalf of the Board of the Cyprus US Chamber of Commerce, we hope this communication finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe. COVID-19 has changed our daily lives particularly with respect to...
- Posted April 29, 2020
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Cyprus Federation Responds to COVID-19The Federation of Cypriot American Organizations (FCAO) is closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. We all feel uncertainty and anxiety as this crisis unfolds, and we are grateful to belong to a community that cares for...
- Posted April 29, 2020
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NYU Langone Health Expert Dr. Stella Lymberis on coping with the coronavirus pandemicWith a global health crisis and pandemic, now past its percolating point, it seemed like the right time for NEO magazine to feature a story on Dr. Stella Lymberis, a wife and mother of two, a health...
- Posted March 24, 2020
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Sotirios Voulgaris: the Greek behind BulgariSotirios Voulgaris (1857-1932) was the Greek creator of Bulgari, one of the world’s most famous jewelery brands today. Born in the Greek village of Kalarites in March of 1857, Sotirios began his career as a jeweller in...
- Posted March 24, 2020
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COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) HITS THE U.S.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY! COVID-19 has been spreading across the U.S. since late January along the West Coast and is currently spreading along the East Coast, with cases now appearing in...
- Posted March 24, 2020
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DEACONESSES: an Orthodox Institution Untheologically Blockedby Petros Vassiliadis At the initiative for the Center of Ecumenical, Missiological and Environmental Studies “Metropolitan Penteleimon Papageorgiou” (CEMES), an international scientific symposium on “Deaconesses: Past-Present-Future” was organized in Thessaloniki at the International Hellenic University (IHU), to...
- Posted March 24, 2020
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THE DEAD DANCE: Ariana Savalas’ 1st Major Album“There are things known, and things unknown, and in between are the doors.” That’s how Jim Morrison once explained the meaning behind the name of his legendary group. And then, there are decades known to everyone on...
- Posted March 24, 2020
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A Greek Student on School Shootings in the USby Melina Giannakouli Many times, I see myself asking why something happens. We always hear the phrase “it happens for a reason” but many times I find myself questioning my own belief in this statement. Whenever something...
- Posted March 24, 2020
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Shall we sign up the kids for a Greek Language Summer Camp this year?When you think it is not even spring yet, summer feels quite distant. However, it is never too early to start thinking about summer plans. Especially those of us who have to arrange long and expensive flights...
- Posted March 24, 2020
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America’s Number One Philhellene: Bob Menendezby Philip Christopher* One of the most brilliant US Senators of the last half-century, Paul Sarbanes spent over three decades advocating steadfastly for Hellenic and Orthodox issues and setting the standard for the Congressional ideal. When he...
- Posted January 17, 2020
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Oscar-winning Director Louie Psihoyos: “I make films to change the world”by Kelly Fanarioti Oscar-winning filmmaker Lοuie Psihoyos tries to refute the legend – as he calls it – that people consume meat in order to be healthy and strong. “The Game Changers,” with executive producer and creator...
- Posted January 13, 2020
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Leadership 100 29th Conference to Convene in Palm BeachThe 29th Annual Leadership 100 Conference will convene February 20-23, 2020, at The Breakers in Palm Beach, attended by Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, who will address Leadership 100 for the first time, according to Argyris Vassiliou, Chairman...
- Posted January 13, 2020
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Historic Times in Washington for Greece and CyprusPSEKA and the Coordinated Effort of Hellenes (CEH) expressed appreciation for the bold moves taken by the leadership of the US Congress in reaction to Turkish instigated anti-Western tumult in the Eastern Mediterranean. Recently the US Congress...
- Posted January 13, 2020
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Hellenic Initiative Grant Energizes Chios’ Entrepreneusrhip CommunityThe GreenHouse, created to enhance and promote Greek entrepreneurship, has grown to include GreenHouse Chios, which organized a project in cooperation with the Maria Tsakos Public Benefit Foundation–International Centre for Maritime Research and Tradition, and the Chios Chamber of...
- Posted January 13, 2020
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Greek and Romanian companies seek out U.S. Markets via Hermes ExpoProsperity is on the rise in Greece and Greek companies are once again looking for new opportunities in the United States Marketplace. On April 2-9, 2020, more companies from Greece will participate in the 29th Hermes Expo...
- Posted January 13, 2020
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“Orthodox Morality” on Sex or an Ethics of Sex? (Part 2)by Aristotle Papanikolaou This essay is part of a series stemming from the ongoing research project “Contemporary Eastern Orthodox Identity and the Challenges of Pluralism and Sexual Diversity in a Secular Age,” which is a joint venture...
- Posted January 13, 2020
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Olympian Anna Korakaki Wins Gold in BelgradeGreek Olympian Anna Korakaki recently added another gold medal to her impressive collection by winning the Belgrade Grand Prix in the 10 meter pistol competition, equaling her own world record with 587/600 in the qualifiers before finishing...
- Posted January 13, 2020
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Cyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce Elects First Woman PresidentThe Cyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Membership Meeting followed by Election of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. At the Annual Board Meeting of the Cyprus U.S. Chamber of Commerce, held in New York...
- Posted January 13, 2020
