Written by:
Demetria Daniels

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718-885-6576 A chatty, informative column of New York events featuring places, people and personalities and celebrities. demetriadaniels@gmail.com

 
Yesterday was a hey day in New York. I waved to PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH as his motorcade came through Central Park on a gorgeous spring day with a background of magnolias and daffodils. I had told an earlier car he should stop in at the boat house to see a replica of the very first computer - made in Greece in 100 BC.
Associate Professor of Space Physics, Xenophon Moussas, from the University of Athens explained the 54 wheels with 235 teeth each of the mechanics of the device which could calculate the eclipses of both the moon and the sun. Lost at sea, the ANTIKYTHERA MECHANISM is considered the beginning of Western science. The reconstruction of the device has been brought from Greece and exhibited at the "Gods, Myths and Mortals" benefit event for the Children's Museum of Manhattan.
Dr. John Seiradakis, of the Antikyther Mechanism Research Project also spoke at the silent auction and dinner. Dean J. Poll, owner of the Boathouse generously donated the room, food and beverage for the extraordinary event.
posted by Demetria at 5:15 PM

 
FACE THE CHALLENGE everyone and attend this great cause:
Host:
Ambassador Vassilakis
Tuesday, May 15, 7:00pm
Phone:
917.287.5236
In Honor of Peter Georgiopoulos, the Chairman and CEO ofGeneral Maritime Corporation and Chairman of GencoShipping & Trading Limited.Hosted by the Permanent Representative of Greece to theUnited Nations & Mrs. Adamantios VassilakisA $100 donation is suggested.Food and drinks will be served.Face The Challenge has assisted the disabled in developing a positive image about themselves and their capabilities, as well as to transform the public's perception of handicapped men and women.We are very pleased to share with you the exciting news that our program, Face The Challenge, has dramatically improved the quality of life of over 170disabled men and women.Please join us for our fourth annual fundraiser to help support this fabulous organization which truly makes a tremendous impact on many people's lives.Thank you for your much appreciated support, and we look forward to seeing you on May 15th!Yannina Varvitsiotes
posted by Demetria at 9:46 AM