NEARCHUS: Anna Kournikova : see my cross [ 186 ]

The Hellenic Navy (HN) (Greek: Πολεμικό Ναυτικό, Polemikó Naftikó, abbreviated ΠΝ) is the naval force of Greece, part of the Greek Armed Forces. The modern Greek navy has its roots in the naval forces of various Aegean Islands, which fought in the Greek War of Independence. During the periods of monarchy (1833–1924 and 1936–1973) it was known as the Royal Navy (Βασιλικόν Ναυτικόν, Vasilikón Naftikón, abbreviated ΒΝ).The total displacement of all the navy's vessels is approximately 150,000 tons.The motto of the Hellenic Navy is "Μέγα το της Θαλάσσης Κράτος" from Thucydides' account of Pericles' oration on the eve of the Peloponnesian War. This has been roughly translated as "Great is the country that controls the sea". The Hellenic Navy's emblem consists of an anchor in front of a crossed Christian cross and trident, with the cross symbolizing Greek Orthodoxy, and the trident symbolizing Poseidon, the god of the sea in Greek mythology. Pericles' words are written across the top of the emblem. "The navy, as it represents a necessary weapon for Greece, should only be created for war and aim to victory."...............The Hellenic Merchant Marine refers to the Merchant Marine of Greece, engaged in commerce and transportation of goods and services universally. It consists of the merchant vessels owned by Greek civilians, flying either the Greek flag or a flag of convenience. Greece is a maritime nation by tradition, as shipping is arguably the oldest form of occupation of the Greeks and a key element of Greek economic activity since the ancient times. Nowadays, Greece has the largest merchant fleet in the world, which is the second largest contributor to the national economy after tourism and forms the backbone of world shipping. The Greek fleet flies a variety of flags, however some Greek shipowners gradually return to Greece following the changes to the legislative framework governing their operations and the improvement of infrastructure.

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Thursday, July 9, 2009

Anna Kournikova : see my cross [ 186 ]

Kournikova : "Not Jewish - see my cross "

By Stephanie Green and Elizabeth Glover (Contact)

The Washington Times.Thursday, July 9, 2009

Mean girls

G2 has been courtside lately at the opening games of the World Team Tennis league's Washington Kastles, where there's been lots of good dish to volley back at you.

On Wednesday, blond bombshell Anna Kournikova was in town with her team, the St. Louis Aces, for their match against the Kastles. The tennis glamour queen was unable to play due to a wrist injury, but we caught up with her at a press conference and asked about - what else? - her rumored engagement to heartthrob singer Enrique Iglesias.

"I don't normally talk about my personal life," she answered, trying to shield the ring the size of Texas she was rocking. "People are saying a lot of things. There is always something new."

When freelance photographer Carrie Devorah congratulated Miss Kournikova with the common Hebrew/Yiddish expression "mazel tov," the Russian beauty asked what that meant. When the photog explained it means congratulations and good luck, Miss K, according to Ms. Devorah, snapped, "I am not Jewish - can't you see my cross?"

When apprised of the tennis player's retort, a worried-looking Mark Ein, owner of the Kastles, declined to comment, saying he hadn't heard the reported exchange.

On Tuesday night, before the Kastles went down in defeat to the Philadelphia Freedoms, Mr. Ein hosted a press conference and VIP reception for tennis legend Venus Williams, who plays for the Freedoms.

The 29-year-old, who at over 6 feet is as regal in person as she appears on the court, wandered casually around the VIP tent posing for pictures with children who came up to her hip and signing pictures for older fans who came up to her shoulders.

If there's one thing that will get the affable athlete a little prickly, it's the subject of her sibling rivalry with her sister Serena, who bested her for the championship trophy at Wimbledon last Saturday. She told a reporter who queried her that she's getting sick of taking questions about it. Period.

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