Editorial
Introducing the Fashtonometer
Ashton's speech today in Strasbourg - on the External Action Service - was just too much and I'm not talking about her proposals. …
- Originally published: 10 Mar 2010 in Humour
Kuurne Brussel Kuurne
The 2010 Kuurne Brussel Kuurne was marked by strong winds and heavy rain. We caught up with the riders on the Oude Kwaremont. …
- Originally published: 28 Feb 2010 in Editorial
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
After a hard winter and a week of rain, we go roadside at the opening race of the 2010 Spring Classics season in professional road cycling. …
- Originally published: 28 Feb 2010 in Editorial
Democracy is deaf
After Tony Blair's appearance before the Iraq Inquiry in the UK, a few thoughts on the growing distance between politics and the people. …
- Originally published: 30 Jan 2010 in Editorial
Christmas 2009: a visit to the UK
We paid a brief visit to the UK this Christmas, via the ferry from Zeebrugge to Hull. My parents intend to move house next year, so this was also the last opportunity to …
- Originally published: 31 Dec 2009 in Personalia
With these Rocher, you’re really spoiling us
Smooth and sophisticated, Belgian chocolate is among the finest in the world. But is it a bit much with a cup of tea? …
- Originally published: 29 Nov 2009 in Humour
Hunting the hunters
The old boys’ sport of hunting continues apace in Belgium, for reasons of wildlife management, sport and pleasure. The law requires hunt organisers to apply to the relevant Region for a permit. However, …
- Originally published: 12 Oct 2009 in Editorial
How to wash your hands
Good to know that, in these difficult times of swine ‘flu, bird ‘flu and just plain old ‘flu, there’s always someone there with timely advice. So just in case you’ve forgotten since you …
- Originally published: 8 Oct 2009 in Humour
Attack of the obvious
I was walking down the corridor minding my own business the other day when I happened to see this sign: …
- Originally published: 8 Oct 2009 in Humour
Legend on the prowl
Apparently, a black panther has been spotted stalking through the forest near Arlon. With this latest in a string of sightings, no-one yet seems capable of answering the forgotten question: just how on …
- Originally published: 5 Oct 2009 in Editorial
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Monschau and Vogelsang
Occupying the lower flanks of a deep green valley, through which the Rur river flows frothy the colour of beer, old Monschau seems almost hidden away. Barely a few kilometres from the Belgian …
- Originally published: 16 Nov 2008 in Europe
York
York has been around since Roman times, when it was one of the principal settlements in Britain. Constantine the Great was declared emperor there in 306, following the death of his father …
- Originally published: 9 May 2008 in UK
Seun Kuti & Africa 80
Seun is the youngest son of the late Fela Kuti, the politically active leading light of Afrobeat. Having grown up in the thick of that scene, Seun now heads Africa 80, the …
- Originally published: 25 Oct 2008 in Concerts
Snatch
Director: Guy Ritchie United Kingdom, 2000 After Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels sold so well and Snatch showed that the grotty London gangster motif had mileage, Ritchie’s career seemed to go downhill fast. …
- Originally published: 20 Apr 2008 in Film
Bus 174 (Ônibus 174)
Directors: José Padilha, Felipe Lacerda Brazil, 2002 José Padilha’s enthralling documentary seems much shorter than its two and a half hours’ length. This is the direct result of presenting the material with artful care, …
- Originally published: 28 Mar 2007 in Film
Who is that guy?
Hello you. I'm Mike Padgett and I work in the technology sector as an Information Designer.
I also enjoy travel, concerts, films and walking.
I'm based in Brussels, Belgium. My current favourite Belgian beer is St Feuillien Brune.