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STEALING FROM THE RICH
Stealing from the Rich by Above play the video to see what its all about.
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"Na Ri Na"
Cape Verdean singer Lura was raised in Lisbon's émigré community and specializes in lesser-known styles. This song was written by Orlando Pantera, a writer who inspired an entire generation of young artists before his death in 2001. Cape Verdean singer Lura was raised in Lisbon's émigré community and specializes in lesser-known styles. This song was written by... more
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Irish positive about the EU
New research shows that Irish citizens are among the most positive in Europe about the EU, despite their rejection of the Lisbon Treaty
At 65%, Irish voters were in second place when it came to having a positive image of the EU
I hope some British and European media would take note of this, Ireland's rejected the Lisbon treaty not the EU.
Euroscepticism does not exist here, we just think that the Lisbon treaty is bad.
Both the BBC and the Guardian claimed that eurosceptscism, farmers (who were in favour actually) and fears over abortion are what caused the no vote, a borderline racist viewpoint of us as thick, backward, rosary bead grasping Paddies. New research shows that Irish citizens are among the most positive in Europe about the EU, despite their rejection of the Lisbon Treat... more -
Two dead in Europe fuel protests
Two lorry drivers have been killed in fuel protests in Spain and Portugal as the haulers' strike continues.
One was killed in the Spanish city of Granada when he was run over by a van trying to drive through a picket line. The other driver died after reportedly trying to stop a lorry at a barricade near Alcanena, north of the Portuguese capital Lisbon, on Tuesday.
Spaniards are stockpiling fuel and food as haulers blockade major cities in protest at rising diesel prices.
Regarding the death of the driver in Spain, a Spanish interior ministry spokesman told national radio: "We regret the death of this person and hope it makes everyone realize that no dispute is worth the death of anyone."
A second day of talks between the government and haulers' representatives was suspended after the death was reported. Two lorry drivers have been killed in fuel protests in Spain and Portugal as the haulers' strike continues. ... more -
The 53 Places to Go in 2008
The New York times provides it's list of the hot destinations, must sees, and must dos for 2008. My personal favorite [growing up in Meeeeeeeechigan bias aside]? Detroit! Oh yea!
Check out the list so u can start planning your 2008 adventures, vacations, and fun! The New York times provides it's list of the hot destinations, must sees, and must dos for 2008. My personal favorite [growing u... more -
Ode to a Toothpaste
Mariana van Zeller reports on the changes globalization has brought to her hometown of Lisbon, Portugal.
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le cool magazine
Weekly mailer of what's hot and happening in Barcelona, Madrid, Lisboa, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Milan and Rome. Highly recommended as a good way to find out what's going on in those cities in English. Weekly mailer of what's hot and happening in Barcelona, Madrid, Lisboa, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Milan and Rome. Highly recom... more
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