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28/08/23
« on: Monday, 28 August, 2023 @ 09:51:02 »
Kef fire risk 28/08/23: Medium

Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £0.8821 GBP
1 €UR = $1.1132 USD
£1 GBP = 1.1337 €UR
$1 USD = 0.8983 €UR

Based on Alpha Bank exchange rates, these are widely used by exchange agencies in Greece.
Other banks likely to offer a different rate 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
Mon 28/08   31°/23°   13 km/h   01%   Sunny
Tue 29/08   29°/22°   22 km/h   83%   Thunderstorms probable
Wed 30/08   28°/21°   17 km/h   07%   Sunny
Thu 31/08   28°/20°   18 km/h   21%   Sun & cloud
Fri 01/08   27°/20°   21 km/h   24%   Mostly sunny
Sat 02/08   29°/21°   19 km/h   08%   Sunny
Sun 03/08   29°/21°   18 km/h   07%   Mostly sunny
Mon 04/08   29°/20°   18 km/h   07%   Mostly sunny
Tue 05/08   29°/20°   15 km/h   16%   Sun & cloud
Wed 06/08   30°/21°   18 km/h   05%   Mostly sunny


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Re: 28/08/23
« Reply #1 on: Monday, 28 August, 2023 @ 09:56:50 »
A 65 y-o passenger on the Kefalonia ferry boat from Patras to Sami was taken ill during the crossing yesterday and transferred by ambulance from Sami to hospital in Argostoli when it docked.

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Re: 28/08/23
« Reply #2 on: Monday, 28 August, 2023 @ 10:09:52 »
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Man and woman dead after becoming trapped in car in flooded Liverpool road

A man and woman have died after getting trapped in a car which was driven into flood water on a road in the Mossley Hill area of Liverpool.
https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2023-08-27/man-and-woman-dead-after-becoming-trapped-in-car-in-flooded-road

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Re: 28/08/23
« Reply #3 on: Monday, 28 August, 2023 @ 12:18:35 »
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Medical condition flying rules for Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, BA, TUI and Emirates

Full list of rules for flying with medical conditions including illnesses, injuries, allergies and pregnancies
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/travel/medical-condition-flying-rules-ryanair-27596666

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Re: 28/08/23
« Reply #4 on: Monday, 28 August, 2023 @ 15:22:00 »
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Air traffic control: Airlines warn of flight delays over technical fault

A "technical issue" has hit UK air traffic control systems, with airlines warning of delays to flights.

The National Air Traffic Services said it was experiencing "technical issues" and had "applied traffic flow restrictions to maintain safety".

"Engineers are working to find and the fix the fault. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause."

They did not provide any further information about what caused it or how long it would take to fix.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-66637156

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Re: 28/08/23
« Reply #5 on: Monday, 28 August, 2023 @ 15:25:50 »
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Low-fat foods could cause 'tidal wave of harm', new evidence shows
Ultra-processed meals in the typical British diet pose serious health risks akin to the dangers of smoking

The typical British diet will cause a “tidal wave of harm”, experts have warned, as damning new research revealed even eating “low-fat” and “diet” processed foods raises the risk of heart problems.

People who eat a lot of mass-produced foods are a quarter more likely to have heart attacks or strokes, one study found.

While separate research revealed women who ate high levels of heavily processed foods –  including “healthy” products like protein bars, low-fat yoghurts and brown sliced bread –  were 39 per cent more likely to develop high blood pressure, which can lead to serious heart problems.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/08/28/healthy-foods-processed-harmful-evidence-heart-attacks/



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Re: 28/08/23
« Reply #6 on: Monday, 28 August, 2023 @ 15:31:13 »
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‘Oh my God’: live worm found in Australian woman’s brain in world-first discovery
Woman complained of forgetfulness and depression before doctors pulled out an 8cm roundworm normally found in pythons

It was a fairly regular day on the ward for Canberra hospital infectious diseases physician Dr Sanjaya Senanayake, until a neurosurgeon colleague called him and said: “Oh my God, you wouldn’t believe what I just found in this lady’s brain – and it’s alive and wriggling.”
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/28/live-worm-living-womans-brain-australia-depression-forgetfulness


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Re: 28/08/23
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday, 29 August, 2023 @ 15:38:29 »
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‘Oh my God’: live worm found in Australian woman’s brain in world-first discovery
Woman complained of forgetfulness and depression before doctors pulled out an 8cm roundworm normally found in pythons

It was a fairly regular day on the ward for Canberra hospital infectious diseases physician Dr Sanjaya Senanayake, until a neurosurgeon colleague called him and said: “Oh my God, you wouldn’t believe what I just found in this lady’s brain – and it’s alive and wriggling.”
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/28/live-worm-living-womans-brain-australia-depression-forgetfulness

Isn't there a typo in that?  Shouldn't it be "Oh maggot, you wouldn't believe..."???  :oki:

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Re: 28/08/23
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday, 29 August, 2023 @ 16:33:11 »
You'll never get to heaven, Bryan - nor you, Tony  :papa:

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Re: 28/08/23
« Reply #9 on: Tuesday, 29 August, 2023 @ 18:54:43 »
You'll never get to heaven, Bryan - nor you, Tony  :papa:

I burnt that particular bridge many, many years ago, Maik!!!!   :lol: