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Weird Wild Wacky / Re: Peregrine Falcons
« Last Post by Misty on Sunday, 24 March, 2024 @ 12:56:04 »
Spring is here and here we go again with the peregrine falcons.
2 eggs in Bath and one so far in Norwich, hope the Norwich one survive this year.
https://hawkandowltrust.org/


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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 24/03/24
« Last Post by Misty on Sunday, 24 March, 2024 @ 10:41:48 »
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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.
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240322-eat-beans-and-live-longer-one-reason-why-many-ikarians-live-to-be-100

Well I have the napping part mastered  :nai:
Also guessing that the beans are aiding and adding impetus to any walking exercise
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 24/03/24
« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 24 March, 2024 @ 00:58:55 »
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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.
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
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 24/03/24
« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 24 March, 2024 @ 00:53:21 »
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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.
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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Grapevine / News Briefs / 24/03/24
« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 24 March, 2024 @ 00:46:05 »
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    
   
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 23/03/24
« Last Post by Maik on Saturday, 23 March, 2024 @ 22:01:29 »
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Plane trees ravaged by killer fungus

A deadly fungus targeting plane trees has reached epidemic proportions in Greece. So far, more than 52,000 plane trees have died, and there is a risk that most of these deciduous trees will be lost.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/society/1234574/plane-trees-ravaged-by-killer-fungus/

If I remember correctly the plane trees in Tzannata plateia were identified as suffering from a deadly disease a few years back and were injected with an 'anti-virus' that restored them to health.
 
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 23/03/24
« Last Post by Maik on Saturday, 23 March, 2024 @ 21:38:33 »
Speculation in Greece that owners of cars ten years or older will be penalised with addition taxes to encourage switch to 'greener' cars.
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 23/03/24
« Last Post by Maik on Saturday, 23 March, 2024 @ 21:14:53 »
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Two Canadair aircraft in Corfu for third day running to help fight Albania fire

Two Greek Canadair CL 415 firefighting aircraft have been flying In the skies over Corfu for the third day running. They are based at the Airport Fire Station and are being used for a firefighting operation to combat the large fire in Albania.

The two aircraft were dispatched by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vasilis Kikilias, to provide assistance, as wildfires are ongoing in the protected area of Pishe-Poro in the Fier region of Albania.

Greece promptly responded to the request of the Albanian authorities through the European Civil Protection agency rescEU.

The Canadair planes arrived at the Corfu base fully equipped and with double crews, as well as engineers. They refuel from Corfu Airport and collect water from the sea. They have a capacity of 5.5 tons of water, allowing them to make even targeted partial drops, always under the guidance of ground firefighting coordinators.
https://enimerosi.com/news/82159/Two-Canadair-aircraft-in-Corfu-for-third-day-to-help-fight-Albania-fire
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Kef 'quakes / Re: Kef 'quakes: wobble watch
« Last Post by Maik on Saturday, 23 March, 2024 @ 17:40:59 »
Magnitude   2.4
Region   GREECE
Date time   2024-03-22 23:09:49.1 UTC
Location   38.380 ; 20.490
Depth   5 km
Distance   110 km W of Pátra, Greece / pop: 168,000 / local time: 01:09:49.1 2024-03-23
22 km N of Argostólion, Greece / pop: 9,800 / local time: 01:09:49.1 2024-03-23
https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake_information/earthquake.php?id=1637366


Magnitude   2.2
Region   GREECE
Date time   2024-03-22 23:42:45.4 UTC
Location   38.370 ; 20.500
Depth   5 km
Distance   109 km W of Pátra, Greece / pop: 168,000 / local time: 01:42:45.4 2024-03-23
21 km N of Argostólion, Greece / pop: 9,800 / local time: 01:42:45.4 2024-03-23
https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake_information/earthquake.php?id=1637381


Magnitude   2.5
Region   GREECE
Date time   2024-03-23 03:32:56.4 UTC
Location   38.350 ; 20.500
Depth   5 km
Distance   108 km W of Pátra, Greece / pop: 168,000 / local time: 05:32:56.4 2024-03-23
19 km N of Argostólion, Greece / pop: 9,800 / local time: 05:32:56.4 2024-03-23
https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake_information/earthquake.php?id=1637465

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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 23/03/24
« Last Post by Maik on Saturday, 23 March, 2024 @ 17:26:23 »


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Bears ride a pedalo after safari park floods

Playful animals give visitors their money’s worth at Woburn Safari Park after heavy rain created a mini lake
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03/22/black-bears-play-swan-pedalo-mini-lake-bedfordshire/


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