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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Sunday, April 21, 2013

Jeb W. Bush, runs for President ?...[ 3090 ]


George W. Bush says he hopes brother Jeb runs for President 

'I would hope that people would judge [him], if Jeb were to run, on his merits and his track record," Bush said about his brother. The former Florida governor is thought to be weighing a 2016 White House bid.


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George and Jeb Bush palled around on the campaign trail in 2000 as then-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani laughed in the background.


Former President George W. Bush said he hopes his younger brother Jeb will make a bid for his former job in a new interview.
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In an upcoming interview with Parade magazine previewed on Friday, the former President was asked if he thought the country was ready for another Bush in the White House.
“That’s for Jeb to figure out, you know what I mean?” he responded with a laugh. “I would hope that people would judge [him], if Jeb were to run, on his merits and his track record. … So I hope he will run.”
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George W. Bush embraced his brother Jeb Bush in Florida in 2008. The former President said he hopes his younger brother will run for the White House in 2016.

ALLEN EYESTONE /ASSOCIATED PRESS

George W. Bush embraced his brother Jeb Bush in Florida in 2008. The former President said he hopes his younger brother will run for the White House in 2016.

Jeb, a perennial potential candidate for the White House, served as governor of Florida from 1999 to 2007.
Separately, Bush said he’s optimistic that the GOP can put another Republican in the Oval Office in 2016 if the party picks the right candidate.
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“The party ought to nominate somebody who can stand by principles and explain why conservative principles are better for the vast majority of the citizens,” he said. “I’m not one who believes that the Republican Party is doomed forever.”
The former “decider” also revealed that he didn’t call the shots when it came to naming his new granddaughter, Margaret “Mila” Laura Hager, who was born to his daughter Jenna on April 13.
“I suggested Georgia,” he said, “but somehow, they didn’t want it.”
klee@nydailynews.com

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