Monthly Archives: January 2006

To Have Been Defense Minister in Chile

To Have Been Defense Minister in Chile

January 18, 2006

The election of Michelle Bachelet as the president of Chilé has generated an exuberant response from people all across the world who applaud the electorate for their choice and for the amazing person that she has long proven to be. As I listened to Radio Open Source and...

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bm96_060117: National Health at Risk in Europe?

bm96_060117: National Health at Risk in Europe?

January 17, 2006

Some European governments are talking about reforming national health systems. They don't use the word privatization, but the old national health systems are certainly the target of big changes. Is privatization near.. what's going on with Healthcare in Europe? Mindcaster Marc here in Amsterdam and Martin...

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They Don’t Really Teach About MLK

They Don’t Really Teach About MLK

January 16, 2006

Martin Luther King Jr. day has almost ended here in Amsterdam. Not that you hear anything about it on the streets, since it's not a holiday, but I did manage to ride by Martin Luther King Park today. (nevermind that one has nothing to do with the other,...

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Living Abroad is a Relationship

Living Abroad is a Relationship

January 15, 2006

During the chilly ride from the bicyclemark ranch to crazy dr. m's super delicious paella dinner, my dear roomate summarized the experience of living abroad as being like a relationship or a marriage; initially you're crazy about each other and every little thing and day is wonderful and new...

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bicyclemark95: The Transition from Terrorism to Politics

bicyclemark95: The Transition from Terrorism to Politics

January 13, 2006

FIXED*Lots of people won't want to hear the comparisons or the logic behind this program. This show presents the history and current state of 3 political parties which are related to an infamous terrorist group. The idea is that there is evidence that such parties, if engaged and allowed...

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