12/10/14

[Maik]

Building permits will as of January 2 be issued electronically, the government has said.

According to the new scheme, which is based on legislation passed in 2011, engineers will be able to submit all the necessary documents and make applications online.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_11/10/2014_543647

[Maik]

Fifty Shades of Grey, made in Greece

A Greek American businesswoman is exploiting the success of E.L. James’ bestseller “Fifty Shades of Grey” to create a series of cosmetics sealed with the approval of the book’s author.

Elizabeth Meyer via Fortis Venustas bought the rights for use of the name around thirty countries. The products are produced 100% in Greece.

http://en.protothema.gr/fifty-shades-of-grey-made-in-greece/

[Maik]

The fatal attraction of lead

An interesting, easy read on the BBC website if you're enjoying a lazy Sunday

[Maik]

Fugitive 'lived the high life' until sunset photo gave the game away
Police track down attempted murderer Scott Kelly on the run after he posted a photo of a sunset and palm-tree lined promenade on Facebook

Scott Kelly, 33, spent seven years in prison for stabbing a pub drinker but fled last October after he was released on probation.

Rather than keeping a low profile, he often posted snaps on social networking sites, including pictures of himself enjoying a skiing holiday and others showing him relaxing in bars and restaurants with friends.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/11148531/Fugitive-lived-the-high-life-until-sunset-photo-gave-the-game-away.html

Hm, wonder where/how he got the money to 'live the high life' on the run 

[Maik]

Friendly Hummingbird comes indoors to feed.... This is a video from Brazil. According to source, the Mother and Baby Hummingbird were seen at the Window, but the Mother hasn't been seen since. The Baby returns several times each day, calls and the man opens his window.

youtube.com/watch?v=qqWzrPj2Wfs