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What should you do when you lose everything in a foreign country

Posted on 12/10/2010 by Europasionaria

I was at the Personal Democracy Forum last week. As expected, it was fabulous. I had a great time with old and new friends, and I met inspiring people. It was fantastic, except for one thing. The very first night, my handbag got stolen on a terrace downtown while having dinner with colleagues. We saw…

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The Girl Effect

Posted on 02/10/2010 by Europasionaria

You’ve got to watch this: And this: Now check the amazing Girl Effect website, and spread the word in any way you can! Please.

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Personal Democracy Forum: Here I come… again!

Posted on 30/09/201001/10/2010 by Europasionaria

Last year I went to the fabulous Personal Democracy Forum (PdF) in Barcelona, the first edition of an event that had been taking place in the US for years. I had a good time with old friends, met lots of fascinating people, and came back loaded with exciting new ideas. This time I’m going back…

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Vote for the Eurocontrol Twitter lady, she deserves it

Posted on 26/09/201030/09/2010 by Europasionaria

Berlin, April 15, 2010: I’m at the social media conference re:publica 2010 where we are organising a workshop with friends from the Blogging Portal. Little by little, I realize something’s wrong with the airlines. It seems an Icelandic volcano is causing a giant ash cloud, paralysing most European airports. We’re told it could last a few…

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Blogueo en castellano por el día europeo de las lenguas

Posted on 26/09/201026/09/2010 by Europasionaria

[This post is in Spanish as part of the Day of Multilingual Blogging, an initiative to celebrate the European Day of Languages.] Como es el día europeo de los idiomas, en paralelo con amigos blogueros del Blogging Portal, hemos decidido participar en un día de blogging multilingüe. Vamos a escribir en un idioma diferente al que usamos habitualmente…

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Inspiring political readings: Lakoff, Trippi, Putnam, and Luntz

Posted on 19/09/201030/09/2010 by Europasionaria

I’m currently reading Words that Work: It’s Not What You Say, It’s What People Hear by American pollster and advisor to the Republicans, Frank Luntz. The book is all about what words convey and the importance of using simple language for politicians and all communicators. It’s a good complement to a book I read last year…

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Quote of the Week: Alexander Woollcott

Posted on 16/09/201016/09/2010 by Europasionaria

Everything I like is either illegal, immoral, or fattening.

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My 60ish year-old aunt is on Facebook and she’s great at it

Posted on 16/09/201030/09/2010 by Europasionaria

A week ago my aunt joined Facebook. First, she started ‘liking’ everything I posted -and I post a lot, I’m a Facebook addict. Then she started posting things herself: youtube videos, texts, newspaper articles, pictures… all sorts of things! I am frankly absolutely amazed at how fast she picked it up. And I just love…

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Thalys is for sale

Posted on 06/09/201016/09/2010 by Europasionaria

I’ve received an unusual newsletter from my favourite train company. Frequent Thalys users must have noticed that their trains have been undergoing a redesign this year. Thalys is now selling its old furniture. And for a good cause! I think this is a fantastic initiative.

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Quote of the Week: Franklin D. Roosevelt

Posted on 05/09/201019/09/2010 by Europasionaria

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

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