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.Blogger Tips and Tricks
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Friday, September 24, 2010

The 2010 Chess Olympiad ..[ 1831 ]

Magnus Carlsen arrives in Khanty-Mansivsk

Cuba Journal., Thursday, September 23, 2010


This photo, courtesy of Chess Base, shows chess prodigy Magnus Carlsen of Norway on his arrival at Khanty-Mansysk for the 2010 World Chess Olympiad. 

Magnus is ecstatic over his new acquisition, a children's chess book taught with cartoon animals. 

The young Chess Grandmaster is currently ranked number one in the world with an ELO rating of 2826. The live top list of provisional world chess rankings is provided by Hans Arild Runde at Chess.LiveRating.Org.

In the first round, Cuba easily defeated New Zeland, 4-0. The Cuban team is composed of Chess Grand Masters Lazaro Bruzon(2679), Yuniesky Quesada(2614), Fidel Corrales(2599) and Holden Hernandez(2563). They won easily over their opponents, who had ELO ratings of 2282 to 2200.

After the first round, Cuba is in the sixth place. See team rankings link.

2010 Chess Olympiad Pictorial: Arrivals, opening and day one / Cuba Team Results
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