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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Saturday, April 17, 2010

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CNN's Larry King and soon-to-be ex-wife, Shawn Southwick, to seek counseling...for the kids

BY George Rush and Nancy Dillon
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS

Saturday, April 17th 2010, 4:00 AM

CNN host Larry King and actress Shawn Southwick during happier times.
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CNN host Larry King and actress Shawn Southwick during happier times.
The Kings are reportedly set to undergo counseling to ease the transition for sons, Cannon (l.) and Chase
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The Kings are reportedly set to undergo counseling to ease the transition for sons, Cannon (l.) and Chase

Larry King and his estranged wife might sit down with a marriage counselor next week, but it won't be to save their troubled union.

The CNN star and eighth wife Shawn Southwick discussed seeing a counselor after they filed dueling divorce papers this week, but the sitdown would be part of an effort to maintain stability for their two kids during a split, sources told the Daily News. The couple has two sons, Chance, 11, and Cannon, 9.

"If it happens, the topic would be the kids," one well-placed source said.

King, 76, and Southwick, 50, filed divorce papers minutes apart Wednesday after a blowup fight over Southwick's suspicion her hubby was having an affair with her 46-year-old sister, Shannon Engemann, TMZ reported.

"I believe that there is very little chance for reconciliation in this marriage," King's powerhouse divorce lawyer Dennis Wasser told The News.

Rumors that the sparring spouses might patch things up surfaced after they shared a warm embrace at their son's Little League baseball game Thursday night. Both were wearing their wedding rings.

They expressed their love during the meeting, sources told TMZ, and agreed to speak Friday and meet with a marriage counselor on Monday.

"Don't assume anything. All you can presume is that his major interest is his children," King's spokesman Howard Rubenstein told The News.

Asked about the possibility that the couple might get back together, Engemann said, "That would be great."

She denied an affair with King in an earlier interview, adding that while it's true King bought her gifts and a car, he bought cars for her mom and dad, too.

One friend of King and Southwick said anything is possible.

"Their whole marriage has been one big spat. They're both drama queens. They break up to make up," the friend said. "Shawn has been important in keeping him alive. She helped him lose weight and quit smoking."

King revealed in a 1997 TV Guide interview that he and Southwick didn't sign a prenup.

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