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24/03/24
Maik:
Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = $ 0.8856 GBP £1 GBP = 1.1291 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.1216 USD £1 USD = 0.8915 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.7077 AUD $1 AUD = 0.5855 €UR
Based on National Bank of Greece exchange rates.
Other banks likely to offer rates which may be marginally higher or lower.
Banks and foreign exchange offices normally charge standard 2% commission.
You may get a better rate changing your holiday money in advance at e.g. the Post Office.
NB: some f-ex agencies advertise "No Commission".
Invariably, they deduct commission before they (don't) advertise the rate.
Foreign exchange offices are businesses, not charities.
Ten day weather forecast for Kefalonia:
This is an overall forecast, due to the mountainous terrain the weather can be very localised.
Updated forecast @ weather.com
Day, Date Hi°/Lo° Wind sp Wet Forecast
Sun 24/03 18°/14° 16 km/h 24% Sun & cloud
Mon 25/03 18°/12° 19 km/h 24% Sun & cloud
Tue 26/03 20°/15° 31 km/h 58% Showers probable, winds possible
Wed 27/03 22°/12° 31 km/h 15% Mostly sunny, winds possible
Thu 28/03 18°/12° 27 km/h 41% Showers possible
Fri 29/03 20°/13° 10 km/h 05% Sun & cloud
Sat 30/03 21°/13° 08 km/h 05% Mostly sunny
Sun 31/03 22°/15° 14 km/h 04% Mostly sunny
Mon 01/04 22°/15° 23 km/h 07% Sun & cloud
Tue 02/04 21°/14° 23 km/h 18% Sun & cloud
Maik:
--- Quote ---Eat beans and live longer: One reason why many Ikarians live to be 100
As one of the world's five designated "Blue Zones", Ikaria, a small Greek island in the eastern Aegean, has lower rates of chronic disease than most other places, and its more than 8,000 full-time residents have some of the longest life expectancies in the world. In fact, one-third of Ikarians live past 90 years of age, and factors such as strong social and family ties, exercise that is integrated into daily life and frequent napping are thought to be why these island inhabitants often live to be centenarians.
Another important contributing factor is what they eat.
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https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240322-eat-beans-and-live-longer-one-reason-why-many-ikarians-live-to-be-100
Maik:
--- Quote ---Greek authorities seize 3.75 million capsules of contraband nerve pain drug pregabalin
Greek authorities said Saturday they seized more than three tons of the prescription nerve pain drug pregabalin and impounded a yacht registered in the United Kingdom.
The operation took place Thursday night at the port of Lavrio, 70 kilometers (43 miles) southeast of Athens, the coast guard said.
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https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/greek-authorities-seize-3-75-million-capsules-of-contraband-nerve-pain-drug-pregabalin/article_8447da9e-d395-5dcb-9cdd-8a5ca6c7a131.html
Misty:
--- Quote from: Maik on Sunday, 24 March, 2024 @ 00:53:21 ---
--- Quote ---Eat beans and live longer: One reason why many Ikarians live to be 100
As one of the world's five designated "Blue Zones", Ikaria, a small Greek island in the eastern Aegean, has lower rates of chronic disease than most other places, and its more than 8,000 full-time residents have some of the longest life expectancies in the world. In fact, one-third of Ikarians live past 90 years of age, and factors such as strong social and family ties, exercise that is integrated into daily life and frequent napping are thought to be why these island inhabitants often live to be centenarians.
Another important contributing factor is what they eat.
--- End quote ---
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240322-eat-beans-and-live-longer-one-reason-why-many-ikarians-live-to-be-100
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Well I have the napping part mastered :nai:
Also guessing that the beans are aiding and adding impetus to any walking exercise
Maik:
--- Quote ---'Most unwanted' dog finds new home in Keighley after four-year wait
A dog once dubbed "Britain's most unwanted" has finally found a home, a charity has confirmed.
Jake, a lurcher, first arrived at Dogs Trust Leeds aged one in 2015. He was found a home, but returned in 2019 as the owner's circumstances had changed.
After spending more than four years at the centre, he has now been taken in by a couple from Keighley.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-68638925
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