St. Damien relic graces local faithfuls Nov 2, 2009
The remains were removed to Belgium in 1936, but the bones of his right hand were returned in 1995 and are buried there ... The remains were removed to Belgium in 1936, but the bones of his right hand were returned in 1995 and are buried there. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
10 ways to transport yourself for a while Nov 1, 2009
These days, with 13 German and Belgium beers on draft and 11 by the bottle, you can create your own mini Oktoberfest. 31-37 Stuart St., 617-338-8586. (Boston Globe)
Holiday Travel on the Cheap Oct 30, 2009
Continental is offering a fare sale on BusinessFirst seats to Europe, including Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Portugal, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Norway, Spain and Sweden. Rates are valid for outbound departure travel dates of Nov. 21-27, 2009, returning Nov. 26 - Dec. 4, 2009. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Do adults without kids waste their time? Oct 30, 2009
We travel a lot, having been to Ireland, England, France, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, & Mexico several times, plus many cities within the US.. If I choose to sit mindlessly in front of the tv at the end of a long work day, that is my choice; I have nobody to answer to, nor should I have to answer for that. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Rick Steves offers tips for healthy, happy travels Oct 29, 2009
Jennifer HausemanIf you need to treat a minor medical condition in Europe, head to a pharmacy, like this one in Bruges, Belgium. . (MSNBC -- Travel)
Noise pollution in Europe Oct 28, 2009
Many European Unio 00004000 n countries -- including France, Portugal, Belgium and Greece -- failed to provide complete data before a December 2007 cut-off date, leaving major gaps in the transport noise database published online Monday. But earlier this year the EEA estimated that some 67 million urbanites in the 27-nation European Union are confronted with noise levels above the 55 decibel mark. (India Times)
Ecuador to EU: Pay For No Amazon Drilling Oct 27, 2009
Correa is scheduled to meet with the British Parliament members Wednesday to discuss the proposal and plans to travel to Canada, France, Sweden, Belgium and the United States in November. 2009 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
Eco challenge: Oct 26, 2009
There are also expected to be entries from Belgium, Turkey, Germany, France, Malaysia, Switzerland, India, Canada, Iran, Taiwan, Greece and Singapore. Event director Chris Selwood said it was hard to pick the winner in advance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
CBI digs up Rajus' accounts in Mauritius Oct 25, 2009
Apart from Mauritius, the letters rogatory were sent to courts in the US, UK, Belgium, British Isles and Singapore. The purpose of sending the letters rogatory was to request the courts in these countries to 00004000 record the statements of the account holders and other connected persons and convey the same to the special CBI court in Hyderabad, the sources said. (India Times)
Solar-powered cars race across Australia Oct 25, 2009
There are also entries from Belgium, Turkey, Germany, France, Malaysia, Switzerland, India, Canada, Iran, Taiwan, Greece and Singapore. Copyright 2009 Reuters. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Brussels: Europe's great secret Oct 25, 2009
8 million, the capital of Belgium, the headquarters of NATO and the political center of the European Union ... Belgium is split between Wallonia in the south, where they speak French, and Flanders in the north, where they speak Flemish, a dialect of Dutch. (CNN -- International)
USTA Names Steve Johnson to Master'U BNP Paribas Team Oct 23, 2009
The United States will compete in a best-of-seven format against teams from Belgium, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland and Mexico. Johnson is ranked No. 18 in ITA preseason singles rankings and No. 3 in doubles with his partner. (Usctrojans.com)
Q&A on the news Oct 22, 2009
President George H.W. Bush traveled to Canada, Japan, China, South Korea, Italy, Vatican City, Belgium, Germany and England, and President George W. Bush visited Mexico, Canada, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, Poland and Slovenia. President Jimmy Carter made trips to England and Switzerland, and Reagan traveled to Canada, but he was also recovering from the 1981 shooting at the same time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Amgen cycling race to bypass Clovis Oct 22, 2009
An estimated 25,000 fans packed the streets of Old Town Clovis on Feb. 18 to watch Mark Cavendish of Great Britain outsprint Tom Boonen of Belgium for the stage victory. Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong was among the cyclists. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
France get tough draw Oct 20, 2009
Portugal also flattered to deceive at times in Group 1 and they will be wary of a Bosnia-Herzegovina side which comfortably held off Turkey and Belgium to finish runners-up behind European champions Spain. The Bosnians' potent forward line could be boosted by the fact they are bidding for a first ever appearance at any major championships. (iAfrica.com)
Tough Ireland test for France Oct 20, 2009
Portugal also flattered to deceive at times in Group One and they will be wary of a Bosnia-Herzegovina side who comfortably held off Turkey and Belgium to finish runners-up behind European champions Spain. The Bosnians potent forward line could be boosted by the fact they are bidding for a first-ever appearance at any major championships. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* SOUTH AFRICA 2010 : France to face off against Ireland in World Cup qualifier Oct 20, 2009
Portugal also flattered to deceive at times in Group 1 and they will be wary of a Bosnia-Herzegovina side that comfortably held off Turkey and Belgium to finish runners-up behind European champions Spain. We deserve to be here, Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Western Terror Recruits on the Rise Oct 20, 2009
He has testified about his interaction with the six-member cell of recruits from Belgium and France. Vinas has also told the FBI that he spent time in Pakistan with another New York resident, whose identity and whereabouts are unknown. (CBS News -- US)
Flow of Western terrorist recruits increasing Oct 19, 2009
He has testified about h 00001564 is interaction with the six-member cell of recruits from Belgium and France. Vinas has also told the FBI that he spent time in Pakistan with another New York resident, whose identity and whereabouts are unknown. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Upsets galore as Wickmayer and Kvitova reach Linz final Oct 19, 2009
Third seed Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium defeated Italian Pennetta 7-6 (7-5), 6-3, and unseeded Czech Petra Kvitova upset Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland 6-3, 6-2. Pennetta s defeat means that she is eliminated from the race for the last remaining place available at the WTA Championships in Doha, although her chance of qualifying was slim as she needed to win both Linz and next week s event in Moscow to have any hope of competing in the season-ending finale. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
St. Damien relic arrives Oct 19, 2009
The relic is encased in a glass box with a papal seal held within a wooden box made in Damien's home of Belgium ... The relic is encased in a glass box with a papal seal held within a wooden box made in Damien's home of Belgium. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Germany says EU concerns don't endanger Opel deal Oct 18, 2009
About half are in Germany and other plants are in Britain, Belgium, Poland and Spain. Klaus Franz, head of Opel's works council in Germany, echoed Guttenberg's comments, saying he did not believe the EU's doubts changed the situation. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
China News 2009.10.16 Oct 18, 2009
The display is part of the ongoing Europalia China Art Festival in Belgium. 24. (Xinhuanet, China)
Remembering Congo's rumba king Oct 15, 2009
In the few interviews that Franco gave to the media he denied using his songs to attack influential politicians or corrupt businessmen; however his outspokenness did force him into exile in Belgium ... "He is our Picasso,'' says veteran Congolese broadcaster Biyevanga Lengemi. Yet despite his continuing fame, his family feels the authorities in Kinshasa have not commemorated him properly. His only son, Emongo Luambo, says the family plans to exhume his body from the public cemetery in Kinshasa... (BBC News -- Africa)
3 airlines ask Ireland to ax its passenger tax Oct 15, 2009
Belgium last year backed off its own plans to add such a fee, and the Dutch dropped theirs earlier this year, after facing industry opposition. Normally, Aer Lingus and Ryanair are locked in a war of words and rarely speak with one voice on anything. (MSNBC -- Travel)
World embraces caring soul Oct 12, 2009
Special guests included the king and queen of Belgium, Damien's homeland; U.S. Sen ... Special guests included the king and queen of Belgium, Damien's homeland; U.S. Sen. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Union Bank gets SEBI nod to set up mutual funds business Oct 12, 2009
MUMBAI: State-owned, Union Bank of India has received the approval from the Securities and exchange board of India to start its joint venture mutual fund company with Belgium-based KBC Group ... KBC, which is making its entry into the domestic market through this JV, is one of the largest MF players in Belgium ... The state-owned lender has entered into an agreement with Belgium-based KBC Group for the mutual funds JV in November last year. (India Times)
Diwali parties go top notch! Oct 11, 2009
Weve got orders for baskets of imported Belgium chocolates, gourmet snacks, rare honey and oysters for gifts. The larger the price tag, the better. (India Times)
Tiny village hits El Gordo lottery jackpot Oct 11, 2009
10 Jun 2008: Protests held in Belgium, Spain, Hong Kong and India over escalating fuel costs. . (Yahoo News -- Gambling & Lottery)
Roman holy day Oct 10, 2009
"We know the patients are part of the history of Father Damien," Eraly said Sunday after a celebration in the priest's hometown in Belgium ... There are many Belgians who have visited Hawaii and been to Kalaupapa," said Joseph Eraly, a descendant of one of Damien's sisters. "We know the patients are part of the history of Father Damien," Eraly said Sunday after a celebration in the priest's hometown in Belgium. Several of the patients were in the spotlight ear-lier yesterday at a news conference... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Snapshots: Mexico City's cathedrals, culture Oct 8, 2009
photos of Belgium for next week's gallery. Visit CNN.com/Travel each week for a new gallery of snapshots. (CNN)
Away We Go Movie Review Oct 8, 2009
Unmarried and in their mid-thirties, the couple announce their news to Burt s parents Gloria and Jerry, played beautifully by scene-stealers Catherine O'Hara and Jeff Daniels, who in turn reveal they will be relocating to Belgium the same month the baby is due. In one of the most hilarious scenes in the movie, what should have been a happy occasion for Verona and Burt propels them into the next phase of their lives. (Suite101.com)
Akaka going to Rome for Damien canonization Oct 8, 2009
A native of Belgium, Joseph de Veuster was a Catholic priest who ministered to leprosy patients on Molokai in the 19th century ... A native of Belgium, Joseph de Veuster was a Catholic priest who ministered to leprosy patients on Molokai in the 19th century. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii pilgrims visit Damien tomb Oct 7, 2009
LOUVAIN, Belgium "We pray we will never create a Kalaupapa for others," Honolulu Diocese Bishop Larry Silva said at a sermon yesterday for Hawai'i pilgrims, who packed the chapel above Father Damien's tomb in the same city where, 150 years ago, the 19-year-old son of a Belgian farmer became "Brother Damien." ... The pilgrimage of 351 people arrived in Belgium on Saturday for visits to Damien's tomb and his hometown ... Father Damien, born Joseph de Veuster in Tremelo, Belgium, in 1840, came to... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Boris Johnson on Blair as Europe president Oct 6, 2009
David Cameron is US pupet creating division in Britain and EU or simply destroying EU. EU still colony of US cause US have many bases in UK, Germany, Italy, Belgium and etc. Toreis of UK is the number one pupet of US. Tony Blair is very qualified to become EU President. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Hawaii visitors see Damien statue Oct 6, 2009
VIDEO: Clips of halau performance in Tremelo, Belgium ... TREMELO, Belgium A bust of Father Damien in advanced stages of Hansen's disease was unveiled yesterday in front of his childhood home as part of celebrations in this small town to mark the elevation of the Sacred Hearts priest to sainthood ... The other will be given to the king and queen of Belgium, who were at the Tremelo festivities yesterday and attended a special Mass in Father Damien's honor that was attended by about 2,000... (Honolulu Advertiser)
PATH TOWARD SAINTHOOD Oct 5, 2009
TREMELO, Belgium Thousands of Belgians, including the country's royal couple, converged today on this small farming town where Father Damien was born to celebrate his elevation to sainthood with some of the last remaining patients of the Hansen's disease settlement in Kalaupapa, Moloka'i, where the Sacred Hearts priest gained worldwide fame for volunteering to minister to the sick ... In addition to Belgium's King Albert II and Queen Paola, the nation's prime minister and a host of other... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Damien honored in Belgium Oct 5, 2009
TREMELO, Belgium Belgian royals and government officials joined the bishop of Honolulu at a Mass on Sunday to celebrate a 19th-century local hero, a week before he will become a saint for his work with lepers on the Hawaiian island of Molokai ... Better known as Father Damien, the Roman Catholic priest from Belgium cared for leprosy victims on Molokai, an island in the Hawaiian archipelago, from 1873 to 1889, when the disease killed him ... It was attended by King Albert and Queen Paola of... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Countdown to canonization Oct 5, 2009
Belgian King Albert II and Queen Paola, the U.S. ambassador to Belgium and nearly 400 people visiting from Hawaii are to party together today in festivities at Tremelo, the village where Father Damien De Veuster grew up ... The home is now a Damien museum, containing many of his possessions, which were taken back to Belgium along with his body in 1936, 47 years after he died ... Silva and Belgium Cardinal Godfried Danneels were to preside at a Mass at the Tremelo festival today. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Europalia art festival to make Chinese culture understandable Oct 5, 2009
About 50 exhibitions and 450 events will be held in more than 70 cities in Belgium and four neighbouring countries, namely the Netherlands, France, Luxembourg and Germany ... But, the general manager said, "there was very hard working in China and in Belgium. We have a beautiful time working together.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Damien celebration begins as group heads to Belgium Oct 3, 2009
Yesterday, 351 Hawai'i residents some of whom were integral to Damien's canonization cause left for Belgium for the culmination of more than a century of work to honor the priest with the title "saint." They will spend four days in Damien's home country, visiting his birthplace and his tomb, as part of a pilgrimage that will end with Damien's canonization in St. Peter's Square on Oct. 11 ... Nicole Carroll, patient Gloria Marks' granddaughter, said she still can't believe she's heading to... (Honolulu Advertiser)
NEXT STOP: BELGIUM Oct 3, 2009
The patients, most of whom still live in Kalaupapa, Molokai, left Honolulu yesterday and will arrive in Belgium tomorrow, as part of a pilgrimage with Honolulu Diocese Bishop Larry Silva and more than 300 Hawaii residents ... As they waited at Newark (N.J.) International Airport today during a long layover before heading to Belgium, the patients, their caregivers and others on the pilgrimage gathered in a room, talking story, playing harmonica and singing ... Father Damien, born Joseph de... (Honolulu Advertiser)
* Palestinians in surprise UN resolution turnaround Oct 3, 2009
In 2001, activists tried to bring then prime minister Ariel Sharon to trial in Belgium in connection with a 1982 massacre at a Beirut refugee camp and in 2005, a retired Israeli general stayed aboard his plane in London after he was tipped off that police were waiting to arrest him outside. Those efforts all failed, but Israel is clearly bracing now for an intensified campaign. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Nordic fin cos to move tech jobs to Ind Oct 2, 2009
Belgium, which is another big market for outsourcing had a similar evolution-now the customers are signing contracts worth $30-40 million and more, added Mr Vedala. Unlike other European markets such as Germany where labour laws make it difficult for an offshoring contract, countries in the Nordic region are more flexible. (India Times)
York native, astronaut Chris Cassidy shares thoughts on space travel with local crowds Oct 2, 2009
"According to NASA's Web site, "The crew completed the construction of the KIBO Japanese Experiment Module, installed scientific experiments on its Exposed Facility and delivered critical spare parts and replacement batteries to the orbital complex, in addition to transferring 24,638 pounds of hardware and 1,225 pounds of water to the station" during its mission. The mission took place from July 15 to July 31.Jan Cassidy introduced her son at the meeting, marveling at the fact that she was... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Great Wall of Chocolate Oct 2, 2009
Cheng was quoted as saying that a number of prestigious chocolate makers from Europe, including Belgium and Switzerland, wanted to participate in the project, but she would not reveal their names. "There is the potential for a huge market in China with regards to chocolate consumption," she said, according to the report. (iAfrica.com)
Marketers hawk time to entice customers Sep 30, 2009
As for the different emotions that money and social status-related campaigns can conjure, Mogilner points to advertisements for Stella Artois, a premium beer from Belgium. One of the products ads shows a man struggling to earn money whether by chasing pigs, hauling sticks or herding goats so he can buy his grandmother a pair of beautiful, expensive red shoes. (India Times)
Japan Airlines Will Be Reorganized by Government, Avoid Bankruptcy Filing Sep 26, 2009
may back a deal to save Japan from the loss of face suffered by Switzerland and Belgium when Swissair and Sabena SA collapsed in 2001. Its always a bit embarrassing for a flag carrier to be struggling, said , managing director of London- based Aviation Economics, a consulting company. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* Belgian visitor receives special welcome at Taipei 101 Sep 25, 2009
Christiana Raman of Belgium got a big surprise when she was given a special welcome on Wednesday at the worlds tallest completed building, Taipei 101, to celebrate her arrival in Taiwan, the 100th country that she has visited. Without her knowledge, the Tourism Bureau and her travel agency had arranged a special welcome party for her as she was strolling around the skyscrapers observatory, which offers 360--degree views of the capital and surrounding area. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
ST. DAMIEN TROOP REPORTS FOR DUTY Sep 25, 2009
Before the Oct. 11 ceremony at the Vatican, the troop will spend five days in Belgium visiting Damien's birthplace in Tremelo. They will then travel by rail via Paris to Rome, where they will attend an audience with Pope Benedict XVI, stay in a monastery and attend the welcoming ceremony for travelers from Hawaii. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Damien clan plans to attend ceremony Sep 22, 2009
The group will travel to Rome from all over Belgium, Father Damien's birthplace, coming together for something of a family reunion to attend the canonization and also spend some time sightseeing and shopping ... The last time the family came together was in 1995, when Damien was beatified in Belgium and given the title of "blessed," in Roman Catholicism, the last step before someone is elevated to sainthood ... In a phone interview from Belgium, de Veuster said the family is awed and inspired by... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Worlds tallest man: Ive had difficult life Sep 22, 2009
A fiery emergency landing in Germany and a milky-white protest in Belgium are among this weeks eye-catching images from across the globe. more photos. (MSNBC -- Health)
Venus: Atmospheric Water Loss On Earth's Twin Sep 20, 2009
Studies led by scientists from Belgium and Russia have found that the ratio of heavy water, which contains the isotope deuterium instead of hydrogen, to normal water is nearly twice as high above the clouds compared to its value in the lower atmosphere. Water vapour is a very rare species in the Venusian atmosphere: if it were in liquid form now, it would cover the surface of Venus with just a few centimetres of water. (Science Daily)
Swiss bank clients go for disclosures Sep 19, 2009
Fink, whose firm handled more than 250 disclosures, said his clients told the IRS about accounts at a dozen Swiss banks, as well as banks in Germany, England, Italy, Belgium, Singapore and Hong Kong. Lawrence Horn, an attorney at Sills Cummis in Newark, New Jersey, said his clients declared accounts at Bank Hapoalim in Israel, as well as banks in the Bahamas, Granada and the Cayman Islands. (India Times)
Red Devils get the chance to put neighbours in their place Sep 19, 2009
Andrey Arshavin and Robin van Persie, who both missed the 3-2 win in Belgium, are in line for comebacks when Wigan visit the Emirates today. Liverpool travel to West Ham today with star striker Fernando Torres having recognised that the Reds have very little room for error after losing two of their opening three league matches. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Nadal blow gives Israel hope of Davis Cup upset Sep 18, 2009
Ukraine, who have never reached this stage of the competition before, travel to Belgium, while the Uzbeks face a daunting trip to Belgrade to face Serbia. Elsewhere, France travel to the Netherlands while South Africa take on India in Johannesburg, where both sides will be gunning to return to the World Cup group after an 11-year absence. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
UEFA trials 5 officials as Europa League takes off Sep 17, 2009
AFP - Thursday, September 17. A picture taken in Monaco on August 28, during the 2009/2010 UEFA Europa League draw, shows the trophy. (Yahoo! Asia News)
EU: Meeting on Iran nuclear issue likely in Turkey Sep 15, 2009
(09-15) 01:54 PDT BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP). Talks on Iran's nuclear program will likely be held in Turkey and full U.S. participation may lead to progress in the negotiations, the EU's chief diplomat said Tuesday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Take the Hawkeyes With You: Iowa Podcasts Sep 15, 2009
Audio: Wednesday, May 6 Chelsea Russell, the University of Iowa's Golden Girl, brought home gold from the World Baton Twirling Champion in Belgium. She talks about managing her obsessive compulsive disorder to her advantage and the thrill of performing before sellout crowds at Kinnick Stadium. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Africa: The Emptiness of Life in Exile Sep 14, 2009
For a while, Europe - especially Britain, France, Portugal, Belgium and Germany - was the preferred destination for Africans, particularly because of their colonial relationship. In other words, until recent years, colonial Europe was the port of call for Africans. (allAfrica.com)
Magna wants to cut 10,500 jobs Sep 13, 2009
Opel has about 7,000 employees in Spain, 4,700 at Vauxhall in Britain, 5,500 in Belgium, 1,800 in Italy, 1,600 in Austria and 1,500 in France, according to GM Europe's website. Read business stories in. (India Times)
International and Domestic Airports... Sep 13, 2009
International and Domestic Airports in Estonia. International and Domestic Airports in Estonia. (Suite101.com)
Nasscom lobbies for single work visa for EU Sep 9, 2009
The association also wants that the scope of the visa should not be limited to one client Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands follow such a policy but allow the employee to provide services to multiple clients. Nasscom hasnt asked the Indian government for help. (India Times)
Scouts' honor Sep 9, 2009
The boys will carry video cameras at Damien celebrations in Belgium and Rome, and chronicle the events on Internet sites ... " There's not much relaxing about the Scouts' schedule in their last laps to Rome. They heard guidance about Italian customs at a recent troop meeting: No shorts in church. Pickpockets swarm so don't fill cargo pants pockets with valuables. "Ciao" is only for someone you know. Order a pepperoni pizza and you'll face little peppers, not sausage. And other cultural tips.... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Airline bombings were just days away: UK police Sep 8, 2009
Pakistan is where detectives believe the plot was hatched by al-Qaeda leaders, but the worldwide investigation took officers to Japan, Mauritius, Belgium and South Africa. "This was not some half-baked plot by any group of enthusiastic amateurs dreamt up over a kitchen table in east London," prosecutor Peter Wright said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
