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Searching for a stable investment? Try original comic strip books
Besides collector cars which have sold extremely well and at high prices during this economic downturn, original editions of comic strips are also excellent investment items as they gain value over time.
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A “Superman” comic strip from 1939 has been estimated at €200,000 for example, whereas “Les Aventures de Tintin au Pays des Soviets” from 1930 is valued at €28,800. “De Vrolijke Avonturen van Doris Dobbel” from 1952 is evaluated at €15,000 and “Donald Duck finds Pirate Gold” from 1942 is ...
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Harmony and inner peace through Vastu Shastra
Vastu Shastra (Vastu- physical environment and Shastra- Science ) is an ancient Indian science that lays down a set of architectural principles based on directional alignments.Vastu works to establish harmony between body, mind and the universe by creating living spaces that are in tune with the cosmic balance and are orientated according to the movement of the sun and moon, the electromagnetic field of the earth, the five elements and the astrological influence of the planets.
The basic premise of Vastu Shastra is that the human body is made up of five elements, Earth Water, Air, Fire and Space. Vastu seeks to find a balance between these elements in nature and in our bodies to maximise our energy as well as emotional, physical and spiritual well ...
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Deep water diving in Brussels
Did you discover deep sea diving during your holidays? And impatient to dive again? Then Nemo33 is the place to go.
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With its 33 metre deep indoor pool, Nemo33 is the only place where you can learn and practise deep water diving in a city. It is the world's deepest swimming pool especially designed for scuba diving.
You can watch divers in action through observation windows placed above Nemo33's ...
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You are never fit enough: quick overview of fitness centres
Tight in your bikini? Do you want to quickly get into shape? Gyms might offer the appropriate solution. Personal trainers will help you develop an individualised fitness plan and you can always network while exercising. Most gyms also organise aerobics, dance, and other get-fit classes. For relaxation you can often try sauna, hammam or yoga exercises.
World Class Health Academy
Hotel Renaissance
19 Rue du Parnasse
+32 2 551 59 90
http://www.worldclass.be
Schedule:
Weekdays: 6h00 -23h00
Weekends: 9h00 – 20h00
Facilities:
• Group training classes
• Aerobics
• A mix of different Body- and Mind exercises, such as yoga, pilates, tai-chi and Qi Gong
• Various ...
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Fancy classic or collector cars?
Do you love collector cars and dream of buying one someday? Or do you need tips on repairs or restoration?
The websites below offer interesting articles on all sorts of collector cars from Jaguar E-types, to Volvo Amazons, Porsche 911 and all sorts and types you may be dreaming of. There are also classifieds to buy or sell a car, blogs to post your own experiences, lists of events etc...
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Relax with a quick look at women's online magazines
Want to read something else during your lunch break than daily news? A short list of a few women's magazines available online can take your mind off work and help you relax.
Among the huge variety of women's magazines which have an online edition, we have selected a few which we particularly enjoy reading ourselves.
You will find fashion insights, shopping tips, beauty and health advice, travel and holiday suggestions, etc...
In English :
- Marie-Claire
www.marie-claire.co.uk
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Investment: comic strips value far exceed expectations
At Saturday's comic strip auction at Artcurial in Paris, an original gouache cover by Hergé of "Tintin in America" was sold at a staggering € 780,000.
Modern Art market specialists have been avidly following the rapid growth in value of original comic strip drawings, gouaches, ink or aérographe paintings, but have seen their evaluations exceeded by far by Saturday 29 March highly successful sales bids.
The star of the auction was a 1932 original ...
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Bicycles for all
JC Decaux and the Brussels region have launched a new sustainable mobility project called CycloCity.
What is it?
Safe and confortable city bikes are made publically available 24/7 at several transport hubs around the Brussels "Pentagon."
How does it work?
After having signed up for the service, you insert your card into a cyclocity kiosk, type in your PIN, and then take ...
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To work by bike
Cycling to work can often be faster than traveling by car or public transport, and there is no need to impatiently sit in traffic jams or cram oneself into over crowded tram cars. You can burn off a few calories while helping to reduce pollution levels. Plus, you may be eligible for an annual allowance (tax-free!)
The website of the Groupe de Recherche et d'Action des Cyclistes Quotidiens (GRACQ) provides interesting statistics on cycle commuting in Brussels.
Cycle commuters who live more than 5km from work could be eligible for an allowance of about €330. Since 1997, employers have been able ...
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This is Friskis and Svettis!
We all know we should exercise more, but there always seem to be good reasons to start next week! “I haven’t got time”, “Joining a gym is too expensive”, or “It’s just not my thing”… Friskis and Svettis is the answer!
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It’s an easy, fun and effective way to enjoy the many benefits of physical fitness – and for a fraction of the cost of membership of a commercial gym.
What’s more, Friskis and Svettis is a great way to meet other people like you in a friendly, international ...
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Office Feng Shui 3
A few suggestions to further enhance your career.
How to energise your "career luck"
According to Lillian Too, Feng Shui is extremely powerful to help you enhance your career opportunities. A few practical tips:
- Energise the North corner of your office. The element associated with the North is water, so placing a tiny water fountain, ...
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Office Feng Shui 2
After having worked out your most successful direction, we will help you choosing the best place to place your desk and arrange your office equipment.
The basic idea behind Feng Shui is that we are healthier, happier and more successful in environments where the energy can flow freely and naturally. To visualise energy flows in apartments, think of energy coming in through the front door, turning around furniture, being blocked by clutter, bouncing off anything angular or sharp, and leaving through windows and back doors.
How to choose the place of your office and desk
What to avoid in order to maximise your chances of success:
- Avoid having your office or your desk directly facing the entrance door,
- Similarly, avoid having your office or desk located at the end of a straight ...
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Office Feng Shui 1
A tidy desk and orderly office are the first steps towards applying Feng Shui principles to your working space. The second step, to maximise your chances of professional success, is to always sit facing your most auspicious direction. Here we will tell you how.
In order to find out what your most auspicious direction is, you will need to calculate your "Kua" number. You will also need a compass, to orientate - if possible, your desk or your chair so that you can sit facing your best direction.
It is also very ...
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How to become lucky
Is luck merely a question of chance?
Not according to Professor Richard Wiseman’s research findings, showing that luck is a question of attitude.
Do “unlucky” dates such as Friday 13, or “lucky” charms such as four-leaf clovers have any power to influence your life and the opportunities you are offered?
No, they don’t. Luck, mostly like good health, depends on your attitude. Have a positive attitude towards life and expect ...
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Get up and Move: Friskis & Svettis
Almost as popular as IKEA and Volvo, Friskis&Svettis is the latest Swedish craze to sweep Europe.
Friskis&Svettis started from an idea that the sports movement and health care sector could make better use of each other’s knowledge. Friskis&Svettis became an example of how people could work more closely with one another and gather experience, knowledge and enthusiasm under one and the same roof.
The ...
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Get up and Move!
Do you want to do something more active than walking, but don’t feel like spending a fortune on a fitness club membership? Do you like to be able to socialise while exercising? Then why not get a group of friends together for an informal game of football, rugby, hockey or pétanque.
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Football and Rugby
These are the easiest games to organise – all you need is a ball and a few friends. Brussels has many excellent parks with open grassy areas, but the best place in our opinion is Parc Cinquantenaire, between Schuman and Merode. The park has ...
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Get Up and Move!
Cheap and cheerful activities to help you get in shape: WALKING
Probably the least expensive form of exercise you can take, walking also allows you to get to know your neighbourhood better or to explore new areas. Walking to work every day helps you maintain your fitness and lets you avoid the stress and crowds of public transport ...
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Get Up and Move!
Cheap and cheerful activities to help you get in shape: SWIMMING
For those of you with a limited sports budget, swimming in one of Brussels’ many Municipal pools is a great way to stay fit. Swimming is a low impact activity, unlike running which can wear down your joints. Swimming helps you develop cardio-vascular fitness and develop muscle ...
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EU Affairs professionals survey
Although the survey shows that we are reasonably well-informed and organised, we could still use some help to become fitter.
A 71% majority of us would like to be fitter, as 29% have no time at all to practise sports and 23,5% do so occasionally during holidays. Nevertheless, 47,5% manage a regular sports activity.
Keeping our figure seems to be easy for 51,5% of us, whereas 48,5% need ...
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