Category:Political & Social Views
40 Years of Small Steps
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the 1st man walking on the moon. Although I wasn’t born in 1969, it still is a defining...
Belgium’s National Anthem
Tomorrow is Belgium’s National Holiday. Every year, on July 21, we celebrate our independence from the Dutch in 1830. I thought I’d start the...
People in Cars
Time for a little rant: a rainy Thursday afternoon, a single accident causes total gridlock around Antwerp. All traffic comes to a grinding halt...
Music for Life
Studio Brussel kicked off the 3rd edition of Music for Life this morning : a 6 day charity event in support of Rode Kruis...
Free Support
The European Commission, the OECD and the Belgium government say that not enough people in Belgium are computer savvy and that not enough people...
“My Hometown”
In the news today: Nyrstar announces the intention to restructure their Balen/Overpelt plant. They intent to close the zinc production unit at the Balen...
Globalization or Democratic Freedom?
I start up in the north I grow from special seed I sprinkle it with sensibility from French and Hungarian snow I linger in...
Holiday of the Flemish Community
Today is the Holiday of the Flemish Community. Every year on July 11nd, the Flemish community remembers the victory in 1302 over the French...
Tourists Welcome
Found this parking meter in Knokke-Heist today. This is only one of the richest communities in Belgium. They attract a lot of tourists during...