Word: greeks
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...cubic structure. Another mixed, though ultimately Christian, visual feast is the city's main cathedral, an imposing 12th century testament to Gothic grandeur. The 1997 reopening of Teatro Massimo, once one of Europe's premier opera houses, is a shining testament to the city's rebirth. Its fusion of Greek-inspired elegance and Romanesque dynamism makes it worth a look inside, even if the best tenors are not tuning up. But the most memorable site in town is still unfinished - and always will be. Santa Maria dello Spasimo, a 16th century church whose nave was never completed, has been reopened...
...Hollywood marquee for diverting entertainment this weekend won’t be too disappointed. Though the two premiering films are a sequel and a TV-series spin-off, good laughs and good times will likely ensue, especially for those who have seen Sweet Home Alabama and My Big Fat Greek Wedding just too many times...
Widener Library patrons may want to consult the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur before venturing into the building during its current renovation...
...College with University College London, creating a huge new institution that would dwarf Britain's other leading universities. Feta Accompli? In the latest decision to give geographic protection to food, the European Commission ruled that the label feta can only be used on cheese from Greece - outraging the non-Greek producers who make three quarters of the world's feta. Danish firms vowed to fight the decision, but Italians may also want to point out that the word feta is originally from Latin, not Greek. BOTTOM LINES "I know very well that the Stability Pact is stupid." Romano Prodi, European...
...authority to choose which sorority can colonize belongs to the Harvard Panhellenic Council, but Simon says she will consult with the founders of Pleiades, who talked to Simon over the summer about forming a sorority. But whether the twinkling Pleiades sisters evolve into Harvard’s newest Greek sisterhood or not, sorority leaders believe the female Greek scene will only get bigger...