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Psillakis Environmental Consultants
The webmaster's day job.
A letter from renowned author and herbalist Nicos Psilakis, from Crete
All you ever wanted to know about the mother of all spirits.
If anyone cares, here is a list of some of my (current) favourites- musically, artistically and gastronomically speaking
Various, mostly unpublished articles covering football, alcohol and my guidelines on Christmas etiquette, as well as a selection of wallpapers.
A do-it-yourself humour page
Photos (coming soon)
Some photos of me, my friends and family.
An online collection of the best cocktail recipes.
A new site featuring info on Cyprus plus all the best links.
The Munich Air Crash claimed the lives of eight of the greatest young footballers.
Psillakis Related Sites
A letter from renowned author and herbalist Nicos Psilakis, from Crete, explaining the origins of the Psillakis clan. The page features the original letter and an English translation.
The ultimate search engine reveals over 1000 results for the Psillakis family.
Constructed by Jason Psillakis, this traces the Psillakis lineage to the mid 1800s up until about the 1970s, but is now out of date.
Fresh vegetables grown by the Brazilian Psillakis family using hydroponics (site is in Portuguese, click here for an auto-translated version)
Prof Jorge Psillakis Plastic Surgery Clinic
Jorge is one of the world's most respected plastic/ reconstructive surgeons (in Portuguese- click here for an English auto-translation.
Jason Psillakis' homepage, (includes the Psillakis family tree)
Columbia University School of Dental Surgery
Where Jason Psillakis is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry
Psillakis Estate Organic Olive Oil
Top quality organic, extra-virgin Olive Oil from Chania, Crete.
Nikos Psilakis' Karmanor publications produce quality books on Cretan and Greek cooking, olive oil and herbs. Site under construction, but check out some sample recipes here.
Paul Psyllakis' highly praised restaurant in British Columbia, Canada offers fine food in an elegant environment.
Symi and Cyprus
Nikitas and Lefteria Psillakis still visit this beautiful island every year. Here are some reasons why you should too.
The gospel according to the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. But what does click and fly mean?
The ultimate directory on Cyprus. (opens a new window)
Superb portal and directory on all things to do with Cyprus.
Limassol's local radio station, offering news and views from our hometown, and a real-time broadcast. Listen out for Glafkos Psillakis' stockmarket updates (just 12 noon, GMT +2)
A new Psillakis.com site featuring info on Cyprus plus all the best links.
Art, Literature and Culture:
Greece and Cyprus
In some cases, you may need to alter your encoding preferences to view Greek text.
The national poet of Cyprus was born in now occupied Lefkoniko, but is most associated with Limassol. His epic poem "The 9th of July 1821" is probably his most famous work.
A pictorial history of the Limassol carnival and information on the latest festivities. Also available in english.
Greek and Cretan Easter Customs
For Greeks, Easter is considered the Holiest of Holidays. Find out what the Psillakis family and other Greeks do at Eastertime.
A kind of bluffer's guide to the Greeks, explaining some of our weirder customs.
CP Cavafy, as he is better known to English speakers may have been the greatest poet to ever write in Greek. His poetry is at times acerbic, wise, challenging, tortured and romantic.
An encyclopedia on (Greek and other) Mythology, Folklore and Legend
General
One of the most influential poets the world has seen, Baudelaire's tragic dark life is is reflected by every verse of his poetry.
According to Poetry.com.
Free online classics
The worldwide organisation supporting tribal peoples.
Alternative Culture
Featuring the giant alternative culture directory (with links to sites relating to alternative medicine, environmentalism, goth culture, shamanism and yoga, amongst other things) and the Zenbazaar marketplace.
Science:
Botany
Your garden- the place where herbalism and the occult bloom.
Chemistry
Oxford University Chemistry Department looks at THC, Napalm, Prozac, Aspirin and more. Fascinating, even for non-chemists.
Environmental Sciences
Cyprus Conservation Foundation
Raising awareness through science and education, the CCF is a quietly influential NGO based in Cyprus.
Ethnobiology
Mind expanding stuff from the vaults of Erowid.
Fun
Computers
When we last checked on this site, Psillakis.com was accessible in China. Find out here which sites are blocked (including Google, Playboy and Amnesty International) and have a think about free speech whilst you're at it.
What's hot in internet searching. Similar to the Yahoo buzz index. Try this site also for more info and a rundown on search voyeurs and trackers, as well as trackers by MetaTiger, Altavista UK, (may offend some) and some disturbing web requests (will probably offend everyone).
The Markbot may be Mark Connell slacking around on his PC. Or it may be his ultra sophisticated chatbot, a programme designed to communicate with humans realistically. Go through the Turing test and see if you can guess for yourself.
Nightlife
Eddy is a friend and part-time DJ who's in charge of the decks at one of my favourite clubs- The Auld Triangle Disco.
Check out the traffic sign story! Adults only!
Cyprus' hottest resort.
Humour
The Centre for the Easily Amused is an excellent way to waste time on the net.
Perhaps a little stereotyped, yes, but this website is hilarious.
WC Fields, Groucho Marx, Mae West, Mark Twain and even Einstein offer their wit and wisdom.
Some jokes are funny, some are gross. Most are in Greek.
Sports
Soccer news as it breaks.
The world's most popular soccer club.
Some of the best United links from around the world.
He was the boy-giant who would one day become the world's greatest footballer, a full England international at 18 and the jewel in the crown of a Championship winning team. Then came Munich.
Another tragic sporting hero, 'Pre' was the coolest track star, a record-breaking legend at 24.
Owens embarrassed Adolf Hitler when he didn't follow the script at the Munich Olympics of 1936, where the grandson of a slave won four gold medals.
The greatest talent ever to emerge from the British Isles, 'Bestie' had style, skill, strength and lethal finishing skills on the pitch. Off the field he possessed charm and wit in spades as his string of glamorous girlfriends will attest.
Pele may be more famous, di Stefano may arguably have been a better all round player, but Cruyff (or Cruijff, as the official Dutch-language site spells it), was the thinking man's footballer. A genius, on and off the field.