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Rom Houben Back from the Near Dead - 23 Years Later.

It is a heartbreaking story, with implications that are beyond heartbreaking. In 1983, then 23 year old Rom Houben of Zolder, Belgium, was left totally paralyzed after a car crash. Using methods and standards...

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created by Hugh Askew | 3 days ago | updated 1 day ago
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European Union and Berlin Germany. | Photo 02

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After Maastricht now Lisbon, the future of the EU is at stake

By, Uwe Paschen.The E.U. and its future. I have always been a strong supporter of the EU and even of a European Central Government, however lately I started having my doubt about the whole matter and mainly...

opinion by Paschen | 28 wks ago | updated 1 wk ago
795 views | 73 recommendations | 15 comments

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day - Annual Papal Bulls Burning

Rhonda J Mangus

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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day - Annual Papal Bulls Burning

Monday October 12th marks the 12th Annual Papal Bulls Burning in celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day. The day commemorates the beginning of the European genocide and colonization of indigenous peoples in the...

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created by Rhonda J Mangus | 6 wks ago | updated 6 wks ago
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Belgian Bank Robbers Blow Themselves Up

Two aspiring bank robbers accidentally blew up the bank and themselves in Dinant, Belgium, on Saturday morning. The two robbers are believed to have pumped gas into the bank building through its mail slot, then lit it on fire before they managed to get far enough away. The...

created by Annina Bergman | 8 wks ago
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Politician Health Scares: Sarkozy And Scheffer Leave Hospitals

This past week, fatigue-related health incidents have caused hospitalizations of the French President Nicolas Sarkozy and NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer. Will politicians have to change their daily routines to allow for more 'down' time, or is exhaustion part of...

created by Yuliya Talmazan | 17 wks ago
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SIDNEY AUSTRALIA - GLOBAL ACTION DAY - United for Iran | Photo 02

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A story on your door step please don't miss the press deadline

Citizen journalist your talents are needed. United for Iran, Global Action Day today 25th The citizens of Iran have been subjected to a religious dictator ship that pretends it’s a democratic state....

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opinion by Babel-Fish | 17 wks ago | updated 17 wks ago
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Bottled Water Bans and Meat-Free Days

This is part of my life style. I am glad to see a town in Belgium do this. "Bottled Water Bans and Meat-Free Days By James Kanter Reuters A town in Belgium has established a weekly meat-free day, while an Australian suburb banned bottled water — both to...

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created by Barbara Mathieson | 19 wks ago
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Sound of Music - Central Station Antwerp - Belgium

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It's what the world needs right now! :-)

Central station Antwerp(Belgium)Sound Of MusicMore than 200 dancers were performing their version of "Do Re Mi", in the Central Station of Antwerp. with just 2 rehearsals they created this amazing stunt! Those 4...

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opinion by archita | 20 wks ago | updated 20 wks ago
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apichert

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The Belgian cabinet maker

The document sitting on her computer desktop is a constant reminder to Christiane Rey that she has yet to fill out the form that would lead towards her U.S. citizenship. It reminds her of the things she had to give...

created by apichert | 24 wks ago
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BMCWrites

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Another Corporate Scandal Brewing?

In an investigative report that aired last night on NBC affiliate KSDK Channel 5, reporter Leisa Zigman tried to stoke the fires of anger and discontent that have been brewing in St. Louis ever since the 2008...

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opinion by BMCWrites | 27 wks ago
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LilHoody

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Countries Go Vegetarian

In a clear message to the rest of the world - Belgium heeds government and UN calls to go Veg to the save the world. "Starting this week there will be a regular weekly meatless day" ""This is pretty special,...

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created by LilHoody | 27 wks ago
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Love knows no boundaries - but U.S. immigration laws

BY KATHERINE LING[the story was originally published in May 2007 for Immigration Here & There, a project of the Medill School of Journalism - See related article: 'Love Exiles' want a choice to live in the US]A slight feeling of dread would creep into Jim Danaher's...

created by doppelt | 36 wks ago | updated 36 wks ago
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JVManna

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L'Oreal takes legal action against five eBay companies

L'Oreal has started proceedings against eBay in France, Belgium, Germany, Spain and the UK because they continue to sell fakes of their brands continue. The company has said the action is to as to 'protect its brand...

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created by mudricky | 37 wks ago | updated 37 wks ago
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The Holidays and all its paper.

By, Uwe Paschen. The Holidays and all its paper. May it be Greeting Cards, Gift Wrapping Paper or simply paper bags and other papers used over the Year and especially this time of the year where we seem to...

created by Paschen | 50 wks ago | updated 39 wks ago
612 views | 71 recommendations | 23 comments

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Viva Palestina aid convoy departs London for Gaza

The Viva Palestina aid convoy, a 110-strong convoy of vehicles packed with practical aid and driven by self-financed British volunteers has departed London en route to Gaza. This remarkable convoy, born of an...

created by ectomorfo | 40 wks ago | updated 40 wks ago
284 views | 4 recommendations | 0 comments

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