20/01/16

[Maik]

Why some people find learning a language harder than others

Most learning occurs when the brain is at rest, which is why sleep is so important.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/12108758/Why-some-people-find-learning-a-language-harder-than-others.html

  So why do teachers tell you to stay awake in class?? 

[Maik]

Greece's 17 most beautiful beaches

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/greece/12106032/Best-beaches-in-Greece.html

Beautiful beach views, yes. Beautiful beaches... 

[Bluenose]

Why some people find learning a language harder than others

Most learning occurs when the brain is at rest, which is why sleep is so important.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/12108758/Why-some-people-find-learning-a-language-harder-than-others.html

  So why do teachers tell you to stay awake in class?? 

Ay ?

[Maik]

Asda website bug puts millions of personal details at risk
A security flaw on Asda's website has left the personal details of hundreds of thousands of customers vulnerable to hacking

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/internet-security/12108692/Asda-website-bug-puts-millions-of-personal-details-at-risk.html

[Maik]

Snowfall and low temperatures across the country

Heavy snowfall has been recorded across the country from early Wednesday (20/01). Snow has fallen in central Greece and traffic in the mountainous and semi-mountainous areas is only conducted with the use of snow chains.

http://www.newsbomb.gr/en/story/662373/snowfall-and-low-temperatures-across-the-country

[Maik]

Police question Muslim boy, 10, for saying he lived in 'terrorist' house when he meant 'terraced'

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/12109399/Police-question-Muslim-boy-10-for-saying-he-lived-in-terrorist-house-when-he-meant-terraced.html

[Maik]

Greece Among Countries With Most Citizens Living Overseas

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2016/01/20/greece-among-countries-with-most-citizens-living-overseas/

UK just ahead of Greece

[Maik]

Designs for new kiosks chosen

The Greek capital may see a new generation of kiosks after the City of Athens handed out awards Tuesday for three designs to replace the old street stands.

The municipality has removed 214 defunct kiosks from the city’s sidewalks since 2012. It recently held a competition for architects to come up with a new design for the structures.

“The image of illegal extensions around today’s kiosks has to come to an end,” said Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/205216/article/ekathimerini/news/designs-for-new-kiosks-chosen


I quite like the old wooden ones. I've seen some new ones (Argostoli / Patras), different construction material, no smaller footprint.

[Maik]

Seems the Sami-Patras ferry service will (or has) stop running until at least Easter.

[Maik]

Who, What, Why: Is it dangerous for dogs to fetch sticks?

The president of the British Veterinary Association has warned dog owners they could cause their pets "horrific injuries" if they play fetch with sticks. But just how dangerous is it, asks Claire Bates.

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35361664

[TonyD]

Designs for new kiosks chosen

Probably dreaming.....but wasn't there an item last year advising licences (or similar) weren't going to be renewed, so byebye kiosks everywhere?

[Maik]

Well remembered! Periptero to go

"when a kiosk closes down or the owner dies, the license cannot be renewed or transferred"