Via Colossal:LATA 65 is connecting art between generational divides, matching older citizens of Lisbon with a relatively young form of art—graffiti (“lata means “can” in Portuguese). stencils and tags, ultimately incorporating their work in murals across the city. These
The Travel Issue: Lisbon Edition
The D&O Diary is on assignment in Europe this week, with the first stop along the way in the beautiful, historic and sun-drenched city of Lisbon, or as the natives say, Lisboa.
Lisbon is the westernmost capital city in Europe,…
Drug Bust Nabs Two MSC Cruise Passengers
By Jim Walker
The Crew Center website reports that two cruise passengers who arrived in Lisbon, Portugal from Brazil earlier this week were arrested for possession / smuggling of seven kilograms of cocaine.
The two passengers were Argentinean and had boarded an unidentified…
UN FAO Director Calls on Academics to Help Fight Hunger
The Director General of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, José Graziano da Silva, called on academics to get more involved in research to help reduce rural poverty and assist small-scale farmers as part of the global fight…
LinkedIn Best Practices
I’m just back from our 2011 23rd Annual Meeting in Lisbon, and I’ll have lots to share with you over the next week or so. But what’s fresh in my mind this morning is our session on LinkedIn from Saturday…
Ask Friday! Business Travel Prep Edition
Today’s Ask Friday! question comes from our very own Executive Director, Alan Griffiths, who asked me to share with you some tips for getting ready for a business trip. We’ve all got our own lists and prep routines, but…
Today in History — October 24
1147 – Crusaders led by Afonso Henriquez, Count of Portugal, retake Lisbon from the Moors after a four-month siege. Afonso will later be named the first King of Portugal.1648 – The Peace of Westphalia is signed, marking the end of…
José Berardo collectionneur inspiré au musée du Luxembourg
L’exposition actuellement présentée au musée du Luxembourg nous donne la chance de prendre connaissance de 76 oeuvres parmi les 862 œuvres que compte la collection de José Berardo, milliardaire et collectionneur, installée au Centre culturel de Belem à Lisbonne. Le
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Seventh World Congress on Brain Injury
The International Brain Injury Association is pleased to announce it’s Seventh annual World Congress on Brain Injury, to be held April 9-12, 2008 in Lisbon, Portugal.…
World Congress Receives Endorsement from Portuguese Government
The International Brain Injury Association is pleased to announce that the Portuguese Ministry of Health has officially endorsed the Seventh World Congress on Brain Injury, scheduled for April 9-12, 2008, in Lisbon, Portugal.…