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Nasty Gal’s Sophia Amoruso Revolutionizes High Fashion, Low Cost Retail on the Web
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f it’s true that entrepreneurs are born not made then Sophia Amoruso, 28, was bred for success. She comes from a legacy of business owners, once claiming of her upbringing that she’d never seen someone work for a salary. Her papou ran a piano store, her other grandfather managed a hotel, both her parents worked on commission. After years bucking the trend, waiting tables and plugging away in retail for nearly a dozen stores, she recognized that she worked better and harder for herself. “I was good at jobs but didn’t want to keep them,” she said. “Through the process of removing every option I figured I’d be better off on my own.” In 2006, Amoruso started an eBay store that sold vintage pieces. Every year since then her company has been profitable, and what began in her small San Francisco apartment has grown into a full blown company, Nasty Gal, with over 100 employees and a value estimated at $130 million. Nasty Gal offers new and vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories. The company buys only limited runs and sells 93 percent of its inventory. In
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communicates well, who has Amoruso is with a gift for creative ideas and can execute still involved in photography every component better than I can alone,” she said. and a brilliant “I’m just not doing it all myself.” of the business, idea for fostering Well aware that she is living the editing an relationships with fashion girl’s dream, she harkens email blast in customers through back to her entrepreneurial roots one meeting social media, when offering advice to those and offering Amoruso has advice on zipper looking to follow in her footsteps. built an audience “Work really hard when people buttons the of 250,000 aren’t asking you to work,” she next. It’s in the customers through advised. “Make other people’s business owner’s Facebook, Twitter, lives easier. Understand what blood to have Instagram, and you’re doing. Take things one step a hand in all Google+. Her beyond what you’re expected to elements of her company keeps an do. Be smart. Be communicative. company. online dialogue Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso “I like to Work hard. Don’t have attitude. with its audience PHOTO BY DEVYN GALINDO just check in. Show up. Pull your weight. And by updating its I have an awesome team who don’t be a jerk.” Facebook page five times per day, aiming to “get dressed” with them each morning. Fashion Watch: Nasty Gal launches clothing “We are our customer,” she says. “We grew up with her.” line and magazine just in time for NYFW The name was inspired by Nasty Gal recently hosted a the song and album “Nasty Gal” sweepstakes for a lucky winner to by Betty Davis, known as the join them at New York Fashion patron saint of badass women for Week in September to celebrate her unapologetically sexy music, the launching of its new which according to the Web site, clothing line and magazine. To comprises the company’s vision of keep up with all of the NYFW femininity – complete with lamé news, visit newyorkfashionweek. platform thigh-high boots. For com. To join the Nasty Gal Amoruso, appealing to the fashion revolution, visit nastygal. sensibilities of the cavalier woman com or facebook.com/ is a timeless pitch. NASTYGAL “I like things that are Happy shopping! anachronistic,” she said. “I grew up in the Greek Orthodox church. Anja Konstantinova It’s unchanged – look at the icons. models for Nasty Gal’s August I like that about the Nasty Gal lookbook. brand. It’s part of an attitude that PHOTO BY PAUL TRAPANI has existed forever.”
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Observing National Recovery Month Recoverymonth.gov provides information and resources, educating Americans are living happy and healthy lives in long-term recovery and also honors the prevention, treatment, and recovery service providers who make recovery possible. Recovery Month promotes the message that recovery in all its forms is possible, and also encourages citizens to take action to help expand and improve the availability of effective prevention, treatment, and recovery services for those in need. Celebrated during the month of September, Recovery Month began in 1989 as TreatmentWorks! Month, which honored the work of the treatment and recovery professionals in the field. The observance evolved to National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) in 1998, when the observance expanded to include celebrating the accomplishment of individuals
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in recovery from substance use disorders. The observance evolved once again in 2011 to National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) to include all aspects of behavioral health. Each September, thousands of prevention, treatment, and recovery programs and services around the country celebrate their successes and share them with their neighbors, friends, and colleagues in an effort to educate the public about recovery, how it works, for whom, and why. There are millions of Americans whose lives have been transformed through recovery. These successes often go unnoticed by the broader population; therefore, Recovery Month provides a vehicle to celebrate these accomplishments. The 2012 Recovery Month observance emphasizes that while the road to recovery may be
difficult, the benefits of preventing and overcoming behavioral health conditions are significant and valuable to individuals, families, and communities. Recovery Month, officially celebrated each September, has become a yearround initiative that supports educational outreach and celebratory events throughout the year. Currently, 140 Federal, State and local government entities, as well as non-profit organizations and associations affiliated with prevention, treatment, and recovery of mental and substance use disorders, comprise the Recovery Month Planning Partners’ group. The Planning Partners assist in the development, dissemination and collaboration of materials, promotion and event sponsorship for the Recovery Month initiative.
Materials produced for the Recovery Month observance include print, web, television, radio and social media tools. These resources help local communities reach out and encourage individuals in need of services, and their friends and families, to seek treatment and recovery services and information. Materials provide multiple resources including SAMHSA’s (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline: 1-800-662 HELP (4357) for information and treatment referral and SAMHSA’s Treatment information at www.samhsa.gov/. For more information about National Recovery Month, visit www. recoverymonth.gov. – Excerpt from recoverymonth.gov
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TLC Testimonials and can’t say enough about how great everyone has been to me here. It is bittersweet leaving San Francisco, but my journey it taking me to Boston for graduate school and I am really excited for this new step. I will, however, take a lot from what I learned here at TLC, foremost being keeping sobriety my No. 1 priority. Thank you all so much!” – Christian L. “I am proud to say that TLC has been the cornerstone of my sobriety. I came to TLC 30 days into my sobriety. I didn’t know how to live sober and my fellow residents and the TLC staff helped me to learn how to do it. I have been blessed to live at TLC for the almost three years and serve as a House Parent for almost two years. I can honestly say that I do not think that I could have stayed sober and accountable to people as well as myself if it wasn’t for TLC. I would recommend to everyone I meet to move into a TLC house. It was the best decision I have made for my life and sobriety.” – Stephanie F. “Moving into TLC ten months ago has been a blessing. When I think what’s happening to me with regard to TLC, three words come to mind; opportunity, change, and responsibility. I’ve learned how to be responsible, to experience positive change, by following rules, taking direction, and leading by example. The standards and examples that have come and gone and that are still here showed me how to apply responsibility and experience progress. I’m blessed to have this opportunity and continue new ones as I move forward.” – Mathew P.
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“I am now entering my last week as house manager at TLC and wanted to tell everyone how grateful I am for TLC. I came to TLC almost two years ago completely broken and unsure of where my life was headed. TLC really was there for me when I needed it most. Since that time I have grown immensely and have changed my life for the better. Since becoming assistant manager 18 months ago and house manager over a year ago I have learned so much about myself and about sobriety. Being a house manager has challenged me in many ways, but it has also been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I have been able to see both the highs and lows of sobriety. From people just coming into the house and to those that stayed awhile and grew from their experiences here. At our house we currently have at least five guys with over a year and a few of those guys with over two years. We also have three others that have almost a year. I think this speaks volumes about TLC as most of the clients in our house have been here for such a long time. I have learned a lot from everyone and the stability of the house has really strengthened my sobriety. Of course none of this is possible without the hard work from the office, Frank, Julie, and Chuck. I am so grateful to have so much help with running the house. Whatever I needed from new furniture, answering any questions I had, helping resolve client issues, pretty much anything I needed help with I got and I think that says a lot about all of you. I really am grateful for this experience
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recovery principals of structure, accountability and self-discipline. “The new model that really works is going to a treatment facility for a short period of time and then living in a sober structured environment for a period of time,” said Montero. “The single best predictor of long term sobriety is a long stay in a sober living environment. If there’s treatment in conjunction
with long term sober living, the sobriety rate triples,” says Montero. TLC provides the proper sober living environment for this transitional living process. Homes operate like a clean and sober family. As noted on its website, “TLC Standards help you develop personal responsibility and nurtures self-esteem which is so important to recovery. You leave TLC with a sense of selfworth and new sober friends.” Changing Old Behavior Changing old behavior takes time and clients often require this clean and sober environment in order to sort out priorities, change TLC HOMES continued on page 9
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“I’m blessed to have this opportunity and continue new ones as I move forward.” TLC HOMES continued from page 8
attitudes and prepare themselves for a new and productive life. The client determines the duration of their stay. The person can also be removed from a dysfunctional situation at home where parents are still reacting to the old behavior of the person. “It’s hard to get a new slate,” says Montero. “It’s for people who want it, who want to be in a place that they know they are going to be safe.” It also offers time for the family to begin healing. Residents emulate the life of a totally functioning productive citizen. “We ask them to find a job or be in school or volunteer – doing something to help the progress of their own recovery and working.” Additionally, they meet with a sponsor or mentor such as a therapist, member of the clergy, or clinical therapist, for example, who is guiding them. “We require that they establish that. It’s part of what’s usual and customary.” The TLC environment helps its clients begin to function as a transformed
person free from addiction. Currently TLC has 27 locations with two more opening soon. The homes are high-end and privately funded for either the client themselves or their family helps them in an extended period of time in a structured sober living environment. “We provide a positive presence in our neighborhood,” he adds. In fact, one of TLC’s House Manager’s currently is in charge of neighborhood watch in its community. One of the many things that the home provides is that that person has someone to talk to who is also living under common circumstances. Together they share strength, experience and hope while recovering as their transformation becomes a reality. “We are a reference for future landlords. If they pay us well then we will give them an excellent credit reference, which opens the doors in society.” Greek American Recovery “Greek American families have done well in my experience,” said Montero. “They’re very proud
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and very hard working. If there’s a family member in trouble there’s always a family member ready to pitch in to help.” Not unlike other ethnic groups, pride can present itself as an obstacle in recovery. “What they really need to do is seek a professional because the professional can guide them,” he shares. “It’s always the right decision to talk to a licensed therapist and a licensed facility. Addiction affects all families, so sometimes coming clean or being honest with a peer in the Greek community helps.” He adds that it’s not fair to the siblings that are doing well, for example, if you do not take action with the sibling that isn’t. In the case of families or a spouse, there needs to be a point that the person’s and the family’s well being is more important than the protection or the pride of the family. “It’s one of the tough choices that need to be made,” he said. “The biggest enemy of a resolution to addiction in a family is denial. You have to confront the problem.” For more information on TLC Residential Clean and Sober Living Homes, call 800-852-7374 or visit www.tlcresidential.com.
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PM Samaras discusses illegal migration problem with citizen protection minister The problem of illegal migration dominated in a meeting between Prime Minister
Antonis Samaras and Citizen Protection Minister Nikos Dendias. Exiting the Maximos Mansion government headquarters, Dendias stated that he briefed the prime
minister on the efforts made to combat illegal migration and deal with the problem in downtown Athens in the wake of police raids carried out as part of the Xenios Zeus sweep operation. Alpha Bank says S&P’s forecasts unfounded and groundless Alpha Bank termed as unfounded and groundless recent forecasts and analyses, among them Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services which has lowered its outlook on Greece’s long-term credit rating, saying it is likely that the country will experience a shortfall in its 2012 budget. In response to S&P’s forecasts, Alpha Bank stressed that the satisfactory execution of the 2012 state budget in the first half of 2012 – which was made possible in extremely adverse economic and political circumstances for the country and in a period of major GDP decline – confirms the forecasts for zero or surplus general government primary balance in 2012 considering that the fiscal measures enacted will be implemented in the second half of 2012. Finance ministry requests resignation of LARCO president The ministry of finance requested the resignation of
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general mining and metallurgical company LARCO president and CEO Anastassios Barakos for failing to implement the laws providing for wage cuts in the greater public sector. The ministry of finance announced that the need to implement the relevant laws was also underlined in a decision by the company shareholders adopted in their 2012 general assembly meeting. Unemployment climbs to 23.1pct in May from 16,8pct in May 2011 Greek unemployment climbed to 23.1 percent in May from 22.6 percent in the preceding month of April and 16.8 percent in the corresponding month in 2011, the independent Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) announced. In a report on the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate report, said that the unemployment rate in May 2012 was 23.1% compared to 16.8% in May 2011 and 22.6% in April 2012. The number of employed amounted to 3,816,912 persons. The number of unemployed amounted to 1,147,372 while the number of inactive to 3,361,131. The number of employed decreased by 320,540 persons compared with May 2011 (a 7.7% rate of decrease) and by 593 persons compared with April 2012 (a 0.02% rate of decrease). Unemployed increased by 311,041 persons (a 37.2% rate of increase) compared with May 2011 and by 34,141 persons compared with April 2012 (a 3.1% rate of increase). Inactive persons – that is, persons that neither worked neither looked for a job – increased by 11,170 persons (a 0.3% rate of increase) compared with May 2011 and decreased by 306 persons compared with April 2012 (a 0.01% rate of decrease). Exports up 3.3pct, imports down 18.2pct in May Exports rose by 3.3 percent and imports dropped by 18.2 percent in June against the same month last year, the independent Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Thursday.
ELSTAT, in a report, said that the total value of importsarrivals, excluding oil products, in June 2012 amounted to 2479.0 million euros against 3030.9 million euros in June 2011, recording a drop of 18.2%. The total value of importsarrivals, excluding oil products, for the 12-month time period of July 2011 - June 2012 decreased by 10.6% compared to the corresponding 12-month time period of July 2010 - June 2011. The total value of exportsdispatches, excluding oil products, in June 2012 amounted to 1418.7 million euros against 1373.0 million euros in June 2011, recording an increase of 3.3%. The total value of exportsdispatches, excluding oil products, for the 12-month time period of July 2011 - June 2012 increased by 6.3% compared to the corresponding 12-month time period of July 2010 - June 2011. Greece, Israel cooperation in agriculture sector Agricultural Development and Foods Minister Athanassios Tsaftaris met with Israeli Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Orit Noked on the sidelines of the formal visit to Greece by Israeli President Shimon Peres. The meeting focused on forging even closer bilateral cooperation in the sectors of water saving and management, organic farming, the production and distribution of Protected Destination of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) products, applied farm research, land improvement projects and aquiculture. Tsaftaris underlined that both governments are very interested in further boosting agricultural development. On her part, the Israeli minister stressed that “relations with Greece are very important for Israel particularly in the farm sector,” adding that she is aware of the difficult period Greece is going through. She pointed out that “assistance in agricultural issues can be decisive in the country’s efforts to solve its problems.” Tsaftaris accepted an invitation to visit Israel.
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Belmont 40th Annual Greek Festival Church of the Holy Cross September 1, 2 & 3 650-591-4447 goholycross.org/Festival
45th Annual Greek Festival Annunciation – Modesto September 15 & 16 209-522-7694 goannunciation.org
Armo Greco Music & Comedy Festival featuring Angelo Tsarouchas at the Ford Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, CA. For more info and tickets visit: itsmyseat.com
Monterey Bay Greek Festival St. John the Baptist – Salinas September 1, 2 & 3 831-424-4434 montereybaygreekfestival.com St. Basil Greek Festival Stockton September 7, 8 & 9 209-478-7564 gosaintbasil.org Sts. Constantine & Helen Annual Greek Festival Cardiff-By-The-Sea September 8 & 9 760-942-0920 stsconstantinehelen.com Contra Costa Greek Festival St. Demetrios Concord September 14, 15 & 16 925-676-6967 stdemetrios.ca.goarch.org Prophet Elias – Santa Cruz September 14, 15 & 16 831-429-6500 propheteliassantacruz.org St. Anthony’s Greek Festival Pasadena September 14, 15 & 16 626-449-6943 saint-anthonys.org Saints Constantine and Helen Lancaster September 1 & 2 661-945-1212 saintsconstantineandhelen.org
A Taste of Greece Annunciation - San Francisco September 21, 22 & 23 415-864-8000 annunciation.org A Weekend In Greece St. Katherine - Elk Grove September 22 & 23 916-683-3443 saintkatherine.org St. Nectarios - Covina September 28, 29 & 30 626-967-5524 saint.nectarios.org NEVADA Las Vegas Greek Food Festival St. John the Baptist September 21, 22 & 23 702-248-3896 lasvegasgreekfestival.com UTAH Salt Lake City Greek Festival Prophet Elias and Holy Trinity Cathedral September 6, 7, 8 & 9 801-328-9681 saltlakegreekfestival.com WASHINGTON St. Sophia Greek Festival Bellingham September 6, 7, 8 & 9 360-734-8745 saintsophias.org St. Demetrios Church - Seattle September 21, 22 & 23 206-325-4347 seattlegreekfestival.com 76th Annual Greek Dinner Festival Holy Trinity Church Spokane September 27, 28 & 29 509-435-6474 holytrinityspokane.org/festival.html
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Fourth Annual Hellenic Golf Classic sponsored by Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Sacramento, CA. The day will take place at Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Lincoln, CA. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Sacramento. Visit: http:// annunciation.ca.goarch.org/content/ hellenic-golf-classic
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GOLF TOURNAMENTS September 10, 2012
17th Annual Greek Open Golf Tournament at Langdon Farms Golf Club. Proceeds benefit Agia Sophia Academy. www. greekOpen.com or 503-292-3999.
September 20
16th Annual Greek Open Golf Tournament benefiting Agia Sophia Academy. Begins at 1:30 with golf, dinner and auction. For tickets and more info visit greekopen.com
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participate in that tradition and stretch myself. It has been an interesting challenge, but now I am really excited to be in my studio focusing on my own investigation and work. I have a few pieces I am finishing up and am preparing for an upcoming solo show in February at Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects.”
OLGA KOUMOUNDOUROS One of the more creative, groundbreaking and imaginative theatrical experiences of the year took place in the district of Atwater Crossing, Los Angeles. The collaborative project of a team headed by director Yuval Sharon, writer Douglas Kearney ■■■ and composer Anne LeBaron The Greek-American produced what they called a filmmaker, Alethea Avramis, hyperopera. The opera shows presently completing an MFA how various positive and negative film degree at elements in the populace UCLA School affected New Orleans of Theater, after Hurricane Belle Film and nearly destroyed the Television, city. Set in an enormous is off to a warehouse (seating was promising around the walls), six career start. sculptors were asked Her 2006 to create areas where documentary the action takes place: short, The Last a ‘dive bar’ which was Widow, which situated in the center of focused on the the action was by GreekDirector Alethea only surviving American artist, Olga Avramis widow of the PHOTO COURTESY Koumoundouros. ALETHEAAVRAMISFILM.COM 1943 Kalavrita Born in New York, massacre, was shown at various as were both of her parents, international festivals. Her 2011 her grandparents on both sides film, Away from the Ranch, was also immigrated to the U.S. from well received on the festival circuit. Athens. “My father grew up Now Avramis, who was raised the in Astoria, N.Y. His mother, daughter of a Greek Orthodox Anneta Rodinis (a very talented priest, has written and directed The seamstress) was from Alexandria, Foreigner, a charming and humorous Egypt, and his father James film about a mountain village faced Koumoundouros, (a confectioner with the loss of municipal services with an ice-cream truck) was because its population has been from Athens. After he died at severely reduced by recent deaths. a young age, my grandmother The answer to the villagers’ prayers married George Papageorge, lies with Eric, an Englishman who an ecclesiastical goldsmith and is the victim of a bicycle accident. If chandelier maker.” the village can convince him to take Olga’s mother is from Samos. up residence, its very existence will “My mother’s parents met and be saved. The Foreigner, skillfully married in Yonkers and ran a shot and brimming with warmth restaurant together in Hastingson-the-Hudson, called the Center and humanity, presages good things for Avramis. Her film was an official Restaurant. selection at the 2012 Palms Springs This was the first time Olga International Short Film Festival. had designed a set for an opera but as she says, “There is a rich Email Mavis Manus at history of artists designing sets mavmanus@aol.com for operas, and I wanted to
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lasting reminder of the wholesome joy brought to so many. A public memorial is scheduled for 11 a.m., September 8, at Seattle Center. By Theodora Dracopoulos Argue
GREEK HISTORY CONTEST A 2012 Washington State Greek History Competition has been announced by the Greek-American Historical Museum of Washington State. The competition for young people ages 15 to 25 will provide a means by which stories of the Greek and Greek-American experience in Washington State will be documented. A number of youth have prepared similar documents and the intent is to encourage these inspirational stories. First prize is $1,000, $500 second, and $250 is third prize. Entries may be written essays, video, audio or photographic presentations with narrative (prose or poetry) of up to 2000 words and/or not to exceed half an hour. Successful entries will demonstrate creativity, originality, thorough research and documentation of sources. While Internet research may be helpful, direct contact with original documents, photos and individuals is recommended. Interviews with family members, relatives and friends are encouraged. All submissions must be received by October 15 at Greek-American Historical Museum, 1515 E. Olin Pl., Seattle, WA 98112. Winning entries become part of the museum collection. Visit greeksinwashington. org for complete information. T.V. CLOWN SUCCUMBS Chris Wedes, 84, beloved by hundreds of thousands of children in the Northwest, has died after his long struggle with multiple myeloma, blood cancer. He was known as J.P. Patches. He and his sidekick Bob Newman who played Gertrude appeared on Seattle KIRO-TV for 23 years from 1958 to 1981, teaching the children good life values through live, impromptu skits. Chris Wedes, born in Minneapolis to Greek immigrants, lived in Edmonds with his wife Joan. J.P. Patches Day was declared civically both in 1978 and in 2007. A colorful statue of J.P. Patches and Gertrude stands near the Fremont Bridge in Seattle as a
program commitment to the Onassis Foundation to advance Klapaki to a leadership role. She will continue to (a) coordinate academic aspects of the program PHYSICS DISCOVERY including the study-abroad program The scientific world and in Ioannina, Greece, (b) teach the press were abuzz about the courses on contemporary Greece, discovery on July 4th “of a new (c) explore relationships with the (sub-atomic) particle that seemed to academic units within the JSIS confirm the existence of the longand the university in general, and sought Higgs boson. (d) participate This announcement in fundraising goes to the very heart and other joint of why basic research is activities with vital to our society and the local Seattle why we must fund it,” Greek community. as Professor of Physics Hellenic Studies and experimental is a concentration particle physicist at within the the University of European Dr. Nektaria Washington in Seattle, Studies degree Klapaki of the Dr. Anna Goussiou, program, which Hellenic Studies concentration penned in an Op-Ed is now chaired by at University of in The Seattle Times Professor Christine Washington. PHOTO BY on July 14. “The Ingebritsen. The CLIFFORD T. ARGUE Higgs particle plays emphasis of the a central role in the best theory concentration is on Greece from we have to describe nature in its ancient times to the present. tiniest dimensions. Confirming the Because of the efforts of the area’s Higgs field allows physicists to learn Greek-American community, about the universe a billionth of a the Hellenic Studies endowment billionth of a second after the Big recently reached the level of Bang, when the four fundamental $1,300.000. Once the endowment forces of nature acted as one.” reaches $1.5 million, Hellenic Goussiou is one of 3,000 physicists Studies will become a permanent around the world who for years program at the University of have been working on various Washington, assuming its own aspects to try to prove the existence identity. The community seeks to of the Higgs boson. She said, “To raise the remaining $200,000 as me, this discovery is one of personal well as additional funds for the and professional fulfillment.” permanent faculty position to be Goussiou’s role was to search for filled at a higher level than the taus that emanated out of the current endowment can support. decaying particle. She will continue See depts.washington.edu/hellenic/ for to study how the new particle more information. disintegrates. Goussiou’s love for physics began in high school in her NONPROFIT LEADER native Thessaloniki where she also Stephanie Tschida is the new earned her undergraduate degree. Executive Director of Urban She holds a Ph.D. from University ArtWorks, a nonprofit organization of Wisconsin in Madison, and which she helped found many years subsequently taught at Notre Dame ago in Seattle. Urban ArtWorks in Indiana before coming to Seattle. uses the creation of public art to promote positive empowerment, HELLENIC STUDIES youth voice, employment skills, Dr. Nektaria Klapaki, this problem solving and teamwork, spring completed her term as an dependability, accountability, Onassis Scholar in Hellenic Studies and other life competencies to at the University of Washington marginalized and court-involved (UW), and has been appointed youth. Her former positions were as Visiting Assistant Professor, effective Seattle Community Court Program September 15, for 2012-13, by Coordinator, Grant Manager in Prof. Resat Kasaba, the UW the Seattle City Attorney’s Office, Jackson School of International Studies (JSIS) Director, thus NW PACIFIC NOTES continued on page 15 honoring the Hellenic Studies
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He was distinguished retired Baptist – Anaheim, conferred the OffikionSaint Archon recognizedwho throughout clergyman resided inthe world California; by His All– Holiness for his academic research, and was Hartoularios,Demetrios Thousand Oaks, California, Camarillo, Ecumenical California; Patriarch Dimitrios also vacationing a prolific writer and author. was in Europe and Saintsin 1976. the A unique admirable trait at time of and his death. Constantine and Helen Dr. Counelis is survived by of Dr. “WeCounelis’ are deeplywas his desire V. Rev. Cyril Cathedral – Honolulu, his loving wife of 49He years, Anna and ability to utilize his vast saddened with the passing Hawaii. also served Loeb Marakas Counelis, and their academic skills and apply them for of Father Cyril, as he as Chancellor of the two sons: The Honorable the betterment of theofOrthodox was a dynamic leader several Metropolis of San Francisco,Steve and as Counelis and his wife, Stacia, Church in the United States. communities in our Metropolis, Executive Director of Saint Nicholas and their children, Hewell served as theasfirst lecturer in as as serving a former Ranch andtwo Retreat CenterAnna in and Christos; and Orthodox Christian Theology Chancellor and Executive Director Dunlap, California.Dr. George and in hishis wife, Sophia, at Saint the Saint JohnRanch the Divine of Nicholas and Retreat Counelis Donations memory can andmade theirtotwo Dimitrios Foundation (now known as the Center. He was loved as a pastor be thechildren, St. Demetrios and Demosthenes. He isBuilding also Patriarch Orthodox and friend,Athenagoras and his passing leaves a Greek Orthodox Church survived by Metropolis his sister, Mabel Institute) at the Graduate void for many people whose lives Fund or the of San Argires, nephews GeorgeAnthony and Theological in Berkeley, he touched,” Union stated His Eminence Francisco - Metropolitan Steve Argires;Student and brother-in-law California; asGerasimos President of San the Metropolitan Philoptochos Endowment and sister-in-law Dr. Street, O.N. and Ascension Cathedral in Oakland, Francisco. Fund at 245 Valencia San Tula Gallanes. California; andLoeb as a member of Father Cyril was a 1984 Francisco, CA 94103. For more The Trisagion andtheFuneral the Diocesan Council the graduate of Holy Cross for Greek information, contact Church Services were held at the Greek Orthodox Diocese of San Orthodox School of Theology. directly at 805-482-1273 or the Ascension Greek Francisco. Dr. Counelis also He was ordained to the Holy Metropolis Office Orthodox at 415-753-3075. Cathedral in Oakland, CA, served two terms as a member of 4700 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, the Board of Trustees of Hellenic GREEK NEWS CA, 94602. College/Holy Cross Greek doing betterHis butEminence did not rule continued from page 6 Metropolitan Gerasimos Orthodox School of Theology in out a reduction in taxes.of San bill for settling outstanding tax Brookline, Massachusetts, and was Francisco officiated at the Funeral cases, which received only Service. AtID thecard request of the selected as the scientific delegate Citizen’s issue reluctant support and strong family, donations may be made representing the Ecumenical to be provided for public criticism from even ruling in memory of Dr. Counelis to Patriarch at the conference of the discussion PASOK MPs, Papandreou theThe Ascension Cathedral Capital World Council of Churches on main axes of the “citizen’s asserted that the current tax law Campaign. Faith, Science, and the Future, card”, which will be provided for was essentially “non-existent” Maydebate, his memory be eternal!in held at the Massachusetts Institute public were discussed since it was not implemented. a wide meeting chaired by Prime He stressed that Greece must Minister Papandreou at now look to a new taxation “His leadership style was oneGeorge of unification, the Maximos. system wherewas the concept of an for he always striving to bring people According to reports, the card “unchecked case” did not exist. together, will becooperation, used for all of the citizen’s “Inspections will beencouraging state and for collaboration, andtransactions above with all the else, conducted randomly and social services in particular. exhaustively, Christian where violationslove are and respect.” The card will also be used as a found there will be extremely severe penalties and all cases will travel document for destinations within Schengen. close within the same year and According to the same reports, not be transferred to the next COMINGtheSOON! government is orientated year,” he said. ALAMEDA ANDtowards CREMATION extendingSERVICES the uses of the This was veryFUNERAL different to Lic. #FD 2139 card to uses for the private sector the old system that assumed “Locally owned and operated” as well, such as transactions with all tax-payers were crooked Harry W. Greer, Funeral Director banks. and kept them ‘hostage’ for FDR 10 745) (CA License The same sources said that years, Papandreou added. Harry W. Greer there is no question with personal The prime minister also and Valerie Crithfield Greer, theirOwners full protection promised that the government data and that (Long time Alameda residents is anticipated. would place great emphasis on and members of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension) The “citizen’s card” is boosting employment during Oak Street, 94501to• start 510-522-6020 expected being available 2011. 1415 He clarified that Alameda, wages CA (Harry Greer Cell phone 510-368-3892) as of December 2011 and will could only be increased if tax ______________________________________________ gradually theCOX police WE ARE NOT WITH GREER FAMILY MORTUARY or GRANTreplace MILLER - JOHN MORTUARY evasion wasAFFILIATED drastically reduced are owned by HOUSTON, TEXAS-based Corporation Carriage Services identity card. and the Greekwhich economy was
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