Tag: brussels
Green credentials
Governments, global corporations and green issues: reflections on an environmental protest in Brussels.
Service with a frown: the joy of Brussels taxis
Taking a taxi in Brussels is expensive: maybe the hacks should read some Confucian philosophy
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.
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.
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.
Bourgogne des Flandres
3/5. Dark, caramelised and malty, this beer is pleasantly light and only slightly sour.
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?
Attack of the obvious
A bit of office humour or a serious attempt at advising colleagues of important information? You decide!
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Ocean’s Thirteen
A golden jackpot to help raise the budget for a proper film. Like Las Vegas, this film is loud, garish and steals your money. …
- Originally published: 9 Jul 2007 in Film
Early days in Brussels
Brussels is now our new home. It’s also home to just over a million other folks and the capital of two unions, one of which is barely holding together as a nation …
- Originally published: 16 Jun 2008 in Relocation
Relocating to Brussels: the final haul
Moving to Brussels: temporary accommodation, commune registration, parking permits, utilities, rubbish collection, doctors, dentists. …
- Originally published: 14 Jul 2008 in Relocation
Babel
Exciting director's brave attempt to take on the theme of globalisation. …
- Originally published: 29 Jan 2007 in Film
Seun Kuti & Africa 80
After a deliciously long intro, the youngest Kuti races through a short but sweet set. …
- Originally published: 25 Oct 2008 in Concerts
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Hello you, I'm Mike Padgett. I'm not the Princeton curator, the US senatorial candidate, the Kentuckian pastor or the journalist from Arizona. In fact, I work as a consultant in User Experience and Information Design.
I also enjoy travel, concerts, films and walking.
I'm originally from Yorkshire, England but nowadays I live in Brussels, Belgium. My current favourite Belgian beer is Ellezelloise Hercule.