at the end of stage 7 and his very first pro race with the Liquigas-Doimo WorldTour team Viviani became a winner for the first time A decade and a half later, he recalled the moment after winning again at the same event fifteen years on, taking victory on stage 7 of the 2025 race  "It was a chaotic final because the lead-out train of André Greipel crashed in the last corner one guy attacked and I followed him," the Italian said Ninety victories and an Olympic title for omnium later, he’s back as a winner, just ahead of another peloton veteran, Alexander Kristoff The Norwegian has confirmed that this year will be his last but 36-year-old Viviani doesn’t rule out the option of racing also in 2026 – "Especially if I get close to 100 wins but I don’t get them this year," he said “I was without a team this winter, it was not normal for me”, he noted as his three-year contract with Ineos Grenadiers came to an end and wasn’t extended I always said I wanted to do one more year maybe two if I’m still competitive and today I showed that I am Firstly I have to thank Lotto and the manager Stéphane Heulot for giving me this chance There were only one-day races on my programme and I told the team I really needed a stage race to get into the rhythm "They proposed the Tour of Turkey and I have a very special feeling with this race riders are treated well with nice hotels and nice places on the seaside Viviani was often named as a potential coach for the Italian cycling federation as a new cycle was started after the re-election of president Cordiano Dagnoni but he isn't thinking about his post-race career yet otherwise you wouldn’t see me here on a bike," he said doing the sacrifices you have to make as a pro rider It’s even harder for a sprinter if you don’t win races the body doesn’t respond anymore like when I was 20 But I still enjoy being a pro cyclist very much." Before Saturday, the Italian's last victory was stage 1 of the Tour of Guangxi in China in October 2023 quite far from his golden year when he took 18 wins for QuickStep Floors in 2018 including four stages at the Giro d’Italia and three at the Vuelta a España Viviani is well aware that he's in a different phase of his career now “I joined Lotto because they’re really young and they need some references in the team and I’m here also to win races," he said we burn a lot of young riders because there aren’t steps anymore They jumped to the pro ranks and they pretend to be winners and leaders I still believe there are some special guys they turn pro very young and they win Tour de France and all the biggest races in the world… But unluckily "The biggest part of the peloton still needs to grow step by step This is what I want the young riders to know My message to them is: don’t miss some steps do some smaller races as well and once you’ll know your value it’ll be time to do everything at perfection to win races." Perhaps the words of a coach in the making The close to $300 million expansion will include a manufacturing facility and a carbon net-zero emissions warehouse in Lessines The firm announced its biggest investment to date in Belgium during the 50th anniversary celebration at its manufacturing facility in Lessines and according to Takeda the investment signals the importance of Belgium as a location for the worldwide production and distribution of plasma-derived therapies “Takeda is building on an 80+ year pioneering legacy in producing plasma-derived therapies The global patient needs for these therapies has increased significantly over the last 20 years and continues to grow,” said Giles Platford president plasma-derived therapies at Takeda “The projects announced today will enable us to potentially help tens of thousands more people who have no – or very few – treatment alternatives This investment reinforces Takeda’s leadership in plasma and our commitment to patients with life-threatening and life-changing conditions.” plasma-derived therapies are typically used to treat individuals with rare and chronic diseases like immunodeficiencies the company claims the Lessines plant can treat over 300,000 patients a year and specializes in packaging capabilities for a range of plasma treatments and purification and filling of plasma-derived therapies A spokesperson for Takeda told BioProcess Insider that it will not necessarily hire new employees but the expansion does require “new skill-sets [and] therefore we will need to up-skill our employees.The new purification line will replace an older line we have at the site and who will gradually be decommissioned.” “The facility building will be watertight by end 2023 but we will have to wait for all the necessary tests and approvals to start full time production It will be up and running for production by end of 2026,” the spokesperson said Takeda says that part of the investment is to do with its global effort to use technologies in sustainable ways at its manufacturing facilities this site has been transforming human plasma into life-saving and life-sustaining medicines,” said Thomas Wozniewski global manufacturing and supply office at Takeda “Our Lessines site is an important part of our global manufacturing network The significant investment in Lessines announced today will strengthen the digitalization of our manufacturing sites where innovation plays a key role in creating a sustainable production environment The new state-of-the art production facility will have an even higher output capacity and will be even more data and digital driven we pay additional attention to minimize its environmental footprint at the site: thanks to a high-tech water recycling system we will be able to reduce the freshwater consumption by 90 percent by 2023 and the facility will be 100 percent self-sufficient in electricity.”   Journalist covering global biopharmaceutical manufacturing and processing news and host of the Voices of Biotech podcast I am currently living and working in London but I grew up in Lincolnshire (UK) and studied in Newcastle (UK) Got a story? Feel free to email me at [email protected] CSL Seqirus signs pandemic preparedness plan with European Commission Ins & Outs: Biopharma players shuffle c-suite ranks American made: Companies continue to emphasize US manufacturing Transforming Protein Production: Lonza’s Comprehensive Solutions for Therapeutic Innovation Registered in England & Wales with number 01835199 2024ShareShare“I am proud to work for Takeda Lessines because in addition to transforming human plasma into life-changing and life-sustaining medicines for patients production here has always been done with great concern for impact on society,” says Pierre Cordier Pierre works at our plasma-derived therapies (PDT) manufacturing site in Lessines The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) recognized the site as its 2023 Facility of the Year Award winner in the Social Impact category — the first time our company has been awarded for efforts in this category which produces life-sustaining PDT therapies for implementing innovative systems aimed at reducing its environmental impact shrinking its carbon footprint and incorporating green manufacturing techniques the site went live with a pioneering wastewater treatment system that currently enables up to 50% of wastewater to be treated and reused the entire site is running with 100% renewable electricity which is largely produced on-site With the implementation of thousands of solar panels and geothermal energy — and in the future wind turbines and biomass boilers — the site aims to cover 100% of its heat and electricity needs who works at the site as a business relations partner says this remarkable progress reflects our company’s centuries-long commitment to improving the health of people and the planet “It proves that it is possible to reach objectives while maintaining a higher standard of social responsibility and also a big commitment to the planet,” he says Watch this video to hear more about why our colleagues are proud to work at this award-winning site This new building produces more energy than it uses A passion for sustainability is driving industry-leading CO2 savings in Austria Copyright 1995-2025 Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited About us | Advertise with us | Contact us Investing in a new production facility and carbon net-zero emissions warehouse in Lessines Takeda aims to expand access for rare and complex chronic disease treatments Investing close to €300 million, Takeda plans to construct a new state-of-the-art production facility for plasma-derived therapies and a net-zero carbon emissions warehouse in Lessines Belgium – the largest investment Takeda has ever made in the country The investment is part of the company’s global effort to implement the most innovative technologies and most sustainable processes at its manufacturing sites The announcement was made during the 50th anniversary celebration at the plant The Lessines plant has been producing plasma-derived therapies since its inception They are used for the treatment of patients with complex diseases such as primary or acquired immunodeficiencies or rare diseases like hereditary angioedema and bleeding disorders People with these conditions may require lifesaving treatment for acute emergencies The plant is specialised in the purification and filling of plasma-derived therapies with packaging capabilities for a variety of plasma treatments “Takeda is building on an 80 plus year pioneering legacy in producing plasma-derived therapies The global patient need for these therapies The projects announced today will enable us to potentially help tens of thousands more people who have no – or very few – treatment alternatives This investment reinforces Takeda’s leadership in plasma and our commitment to patients with life-threatening and life-changing conditions,” commented Giles Platford President Plasma-Derived Therapies at Takeda this site has been transforming human plasma into life-saving and life-sustaining medicines Our Lessines site is an important part of our global manufacturing network The significant investment in Lessines announced today will strengthen the digitalisation of our manufacturing sites where innovation plays a key role in creating a sustainable production environment “The new state-of-the art production facility will have an even higher output capacity and will be even more data and digital driven we pay additional attention to minimise its environmental footprint at the site: thanks to a high-tech water recycling system we will be able to reduce the freshwater consumption by 90 percent by 2023 Takeda Lessines site and President of Bio.be/essenscia also commented: “We have a bold and ambitious plan at Takeda in Lessines We aim to become a net-zero carbon emissions operation by 2030 and have a clear focus on further digitalisation In addition to the investment in our production capacity we also invest in the development and training of our employees to keep them abreast of the 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Matteo Moschetti (28 ans) a gagné le GP Criquielion 2025 ce samedi 8 mars à Lessines Le coureur italien de la Q36.5 a devancé au sprint le Français Hugo Hofstetter (Israel-Premier Tech) et son équipier Giacomo Nizzolo (Q36.5) Devenez un membre privilégié de TotalVelo profitez et naviguez sans pubs avec des analyses pointues des contenus exclusifs sur les plus grandes épreuves et soutenez un média indépendant.Abonnez-vous maintenant et vivez le cyclisme autrement 🇧🇪 #GrandPrixCriquielion🇮🇹 MATTEO WINS 🇮🇹 https://t.co/3O7GcV7JCj pic.twitter.com/s6fGmzvkg2 Read More about @moschettiteo 's win 👏https://t.co/bxYw7ApLy4 https://t.co/jrz4Uq0yBZ pic.twitter.com/axZWoFrN29 Q36.5はGrand Prix Criquielionでもモスケッティとニッツォーロで1-3フィニッシュか🧐今日は良い日だな#jspocyclepic.twitter.com/NLQmjF5G33 Max Kanter (27 ans) a remporté la Famenne Ardenne Classic 2025 (1.1) ce dimanche 4 mai le coureur allemand de l’équipe XDS… Joao Almeida (26 ans) a remporté le classement général final du Tour de Romandie 2025 ce dimanche 4 mai Remco Evenepoel (25 ans) a gagné la 5e étape du Tour de Romandie 2025 ce dimanche 4 mai TrendingPopularLos AngelesAHollywood producer Anton Lessine sells Brentwood Park mansion for $17MThe custom-built home was one of 2 pricey residential properties Anton Lessine had on the market A Hollywood movie producer who has worked with the likes of Robert De Niro and Brad Pitt sold one of two Los Angeles pricey properties he had listed unloaded his French Mediterranean-style home for $16.8 million That nearly doubled the $9 million price the home last traded for in 2012 The buyers were Ashley and Andrew Lebowitz who purchased the estate through a family trust SIGN UPLessine has been connected with films that include “Fury,” “Dirty Grandpa” and “Sabotage.” He is the son of Mikhail Lesin the late Russian media pioneer and political figure who had links to Russian President Vladimir Putin Santiago Arana of the Agency represented both sides He did not immediately return requests for comment Lessine is also listing another 13,000-square-foot property in Beverly Park which sits on a 2-acre plot and boasts expansive views H-E-B allege $9.5 million payment to withhold generic version of Dexilant Several retailers have filed a lawsuit against two overseas pharmaceutical manufacturers alleging that they conspired to stall the release of a generic version of a popular drug The antitrust lawsuit was filed last week by Kroger alleging that Japan-based Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Taiwan-based TWi Pharmaceuticals agreed to a “reverse payment” scheme in which Takeda paid TWi not to release a generic version of Dexilant featuring the active ingredient dexlansoprazole market since 2009 and has generated “billions of dollars” in revenues TWi was one of three companies that had sought to introduce generic versions of Dexilant but judges had previously ruled that these companies’ proposed alternatives violated some of Takeda’s patents The suit alleges that TWi essentially resolved its patent dispute with Takeda and could have introduced a generic version of Dexilant in June of 2020 but it agreed to withhold the drug until January of 2022 in exchange for $9.5 million in cash and a deal that gave TWi what amounted to a monopoly on the generic version The retailers claim that they had to pay more for the branded drug when a generic version should have become available and then only had one generic version to choose from when that became available in 2022 Related:As Illinois cuts grocery tax, 105 of its cities approve their own The suit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, also references similar payment schemes that Takeda is alleged to have engaged in concerning its drugs Amitiza and Colcrys. A separate lawsuit concerning the Amitiza allegations is ongoing, and Takeda recently settled the suit concerning Colcrys. The plaintiffs in the Dexilant are seeking reimbursement for the overcharges they claim to have paid for the branded version of Dexilant, in addition to legal costs and additional penalties determined by the court. A spokesperson in the U.S. office of Takeda declined to comment, and TWi could not be reached for comment. Copyright © 2025 Informa Connect Limited. Registered in England & Wales with number 01835199, registered office 5 Howick Place, London, SW1P 1WG. ​CategoriesCategoriesEnglishGENERAL, ECONOMYJapanese pharma giant Takeda invests €300 million in Belgian facility13 September 2022 Japanese pharmaceutical multinational Takeda is going to invest 300 million euros in its facility in the Belgian city of Lessines Takeda processes blood plasma into therapies for rare diseases The pharmaceutical company plans to build a new production facility and warehouse at its Belgian site amounting to an investment of 300 million euros The investment is Takeda's largest ever in Belgium Takeda will fund most of the project using its own resources but the company also plans to appeal to public funds The investment will not create any new jobs but it will ensure the continuation of activities in Lessines The investment was announced on Tuesday to mark the Belgian site's 50th anniversary Takeda "confirms the importance of Belgium as a strategic location for the global production and distribution of plasma-derived therapies," the company stated in a press release The new production facility and warehouse will also allow Takeda to digitise and green its operations All required energy will be self-generated and water consumption will be reduced by 90 percent by next year Takeda's plant in Lessines employs over 1,200 people Over 300,000 patients can be treated every year thanks to treatments produced in the Belgian city Copy linkGet updates in your mailboxYour email addressSubscribeBy clicking "Subscribe" I confirm I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy rapid and high-quality information 24 hours a day from Belgium and abroad to all Belgian media not to mention entertainment and lifestyle our journalists and press photographers produce hundreds of photos and news stories Since the end of March 2022 English has been added as a language businesses and various organisations that need reliable information Belga News Agency also offers a comprehensive range of corporate services to meet all their communication needs www.belganewsagency.eu 2014 at 1:49 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The producer of the Brad Pitt film “Fury” will have to face trial on employment allegations brought against him and his wife by a former nanny Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mary Strobel denied a motion by attorneys for Anton and Carole Lessine to dismiss the lawsuit brought by Tessa Wetherbee negligent misrepresentation and failure to provide meal and rest breaks Anton Lessine is the son of former Kremlin media czar Mikhail Lesin attorneys for the Lessines stated that the couple did not willfully fail to pay Wetherbee owed wages; that she was not harassed because of her ancestry; and that she was fired because her work performance and relationship with her bosses declined over time Strobel did dismiss a separate allegation of retaliation and also removed Valley Island Productions Inc Companies associated with Lesin’s immediate family purchased three properties in the Los Angeles area. These include a 13,000-square-foot Beverly Hills home purchased in August 2011 for $13.8 million by Dastel Coroporation The other two homes were in Beverly Hills and Brentwood She alleges that despite giving exemplary care to the couple’s children after she was hired in September 2011 she was denied overtime as well as meal and rest breaks and also did not get paid fully for the amount of time worked She alleges she was fired in December 2012 for reporting to Child Protective Services that Carole Lessine had allegedly abused one of her two daughters and for demanding to be paid what was owed to her for her work Carole Lessine held one of her daughter’s arms so tight it left a mark Lessine said that maybe (her daughter) fell on her iPad,” Wetherbee stated Lessine said this with no visible emotion.” Wetherbee claims she was often told to work more than 40 hours a week because there was no one else in the home to care for the Lessines’ children The nanny accumulated nearly 240 hours of overtime Anton Lessine “screamed at Wetherbee that he was already paying her too much that he paid her more than his (epithet) lawyer and that he did not want her demanding more money,” the suit alleges Anton Lessine repeatedly said Americans were “stupid” and were “puritans,” and the couple told Wetherbee “to be sure to not expose their children to the Bible,” according to the lawsuit Anton Lessine and his wife are of Russian and Swiss descent Trial of Wetherbee’s suit is scheduled March 3 Anton Lessine also produced the Arnold Schwarzenegger film “Sabotage” as well as “Fading Gigolo,” which starred Woody Allen and Sharon Stone COMMENT ON THIS STORY BY SCROLLING TO FIND THE COMMENT SECTION BELOW Wondering how our new commenting platform, Disqus, works? 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Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. expanding its plasma-derived therapy (PDT) production capacity and genetic diseases including immunodeficiencies and bleeding disorders the plant will increase the firm’s plasma fractionation capacity by up to 2 million liters annually we see growing demand for both immunoglobulin therapies and albumin products that treat people with rare and complex chronic conditions with albumin also being used in emergency settings,” a spokesperson for Takda told BioProcess Insider “Other than the Los Angeles plant, the plant which we are building in Japan is going to provide capabilities so not only fractionation but also purification and fill/finish It is going to supply the domestic Japanese market but also global markets Fractionation Process requires installation of separation equipment such as centrifuges and filter presses The LA plant will be fully automated and is going to utilize sensors for in process controls (IPC) Takeda has an 80-year-old history of working with PDTs under which the firm focuses on immunodeficiencies “Each of our eight plasma manufacturing facilities are strategically located and form a global interconnected network; some are end-to-end some cover particular parts of the process,” the spokesperson told this publication “Operating a global network that produces more than 20 different plasma therapies in such a way across the world brings scale and flexibility enabling us to manage our operations as efficiently and effectively as possible to best meet growing patient need for these essential medicines.” Takeda partnered with contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) Resilience to support the development and production of its plasma-derived medicines portfolio from its site in Ontario the firm invested $770 million in a plant in Osaka Japan to support global manufacturing and supply capabilities for PDTs During the financial call for 2023 PDT business unit reassured the firm’s resolve to invest in its PDT portfolio “We do expect the PDT business to continue growing high single digits in fiscal 2024 with the immunoglobulin portfolio growing 5% to 15% We are always looking at [...] opportunities to continue to expand our capacity We have committed to expanding our capacity by 50% over the next five years Journalist covering the manufacturing and processing sectors for biopharmaceuticals globally Feel free to reach out to me at: [email protected]. Print Russian film producer Anton Lessine whose movie credits include “Sabotage” (2014) “Fury” (2014) and the recently released comedy “Rock the Kasbah,” has bought a home in Pacific Palisades for the asking price of $3.995 million built on more than half an acre in the Palisades Highlands curving walls of glass and open-air walkways a glassed-lined foyer and a circular living room with an Onyx wall fireplace About 6,100 square feet of open-plan space includes a contemporary kitchen with a wide center island A private patio with a dry sauna is accessed through an office/library a lounge and a glassed-in steam shower for a total of four bedrooms and five bathrooms Double glass doors open to landscaped grounds with a patio and a swimming pool and spa Stunning photos, celebrity homes: Get the free weekly Hot Property newsletter >> Lessine is the son of Kremlin media czar and press minister Mikhail Lesin Among the studio’s upcoming projects is the comedy “Dirty Grandpa” starring Robert De Niro and Zac Efron Lara Kajajian of Nourmand & Associates Glenda Lousignont of Keller Williams Realty Twitter: @NJLeitereg Adam Carolla lists Hollywood Hills villa with a vintage pub Longtime vacation home of chef Julia Child is for sale in France Jonas Brothers’ family home near Fort Worth sells Former Los Angeles Times reporter Neal J. 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California Business Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map SubscriptionOffers Give a Gift Subscribe Having survived the rigours of the First World War soldiers faced the return to civilian life The Seventh Dragoon Guards made one of the last charges of the First World War at 10.30am on 11 November 1918 galloping forward and capturing the bridge at Lessines in the Picardy region of Belgium Fighting officially ended at 11am on the same day the Fifth Dragoon Guards’ official war diary described the celebration as the regiment prepared for a ‘triumphal march into Germany’ While the official diary could easily be written in a celebratory tone this was not necessarily representative of the feelings that other diaries captured The war diary of the First West Yorkshire Regiment wrote that ‘the news was taken very quietly’ newspapers celebrated and reported that women and children were on the streets flying flags but news of peace was often met by serving troops with quiet reflection and thanksgiving it becomes apparent that reactions to the Armistice have changed to fit in with distinct attitudes towards the war and the years that followed it To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. © Copyright 2025 History Today Ltd. Company no. 1556332. ​CategoriesCategoriesEnglishCULTURE, TOURISMRené Magritte at 125: a surreal legacy in Belgian and international art21 November 2023 René Magritte is remembered today on the 125th anniversary of his birth as one of the foremost figures in the surrealist movement Known for his enigmatic and thought-provoking works Magritte has left an indelible mark on both the Belgian and international art scenes In honour of his birthday, the City of Brussels launched a celebratory art trail this year Large installations around the city pay homage to the painter's oeuvre including eight murals by renowned artist Julien de Casabianca between Place De Brouckère and Place Royale The installations are on display until 30 November and the murals until 7 January The trail starts at Place De Brouckère and runs along Rue au Beurre Rue Infante Isabelle and Mont des Arts to Place Royale Aside from celebrating one of Belgium's most iconic artists the city also chose to highlight the Magritte Museum "The Magritte museum is one of the best-known museums in Brussels and attracts 300,000 people a year: it is an asset for this city," said Brussels mayor Philippe Close Magritte's distinctive style often featured ordinary objects placed in unexpected contexts challenging conventional perceptions and inviting viewers to reconsider reality Among his most iconic works is The Treachery of Images (1929) featuring a pipe with the caption "Ceci n'est pas une pipe" ("This is not a pipe") prompting contemplation on the relationship between representation and reality one of Belgium's most internationally renowned painters played a pivotal role in shaping the surrealist movement alongside countryman Paul Delvaux Magritte's influence reverberates through modern and contemporary art with his ability to blend intellect with artistic expression garnering universal acclaim His legacy endures through exhibitions in major art institutions worldwide A mural on the walking trail in honour of Magritte's 125th birthday © BELGA PHOTO NICOLAS MAETERLINCK Next raceMay 8 Jenthe Biermans took the podium today in Lessines I would like to once again praise the collective state of mind of the ARKEA-B&B HOTELS team engaged in this Criquielion Grand Prix This event respected all the standards of Belgian races: paved sector The runners from the ARKEA-B&B HOTELS training were involved in their attitude during the race Florian Dauphin and Pierre Thierry did a good job in the final and we within the peloton had our two riders protected for the final sprint did a lot of work to try to make the junction Jenthe Biermans is not missing much to play for victory ride this dynamic to continue to climb the steps of the podium Cristiàn Rodriguez 11th overall The Vuelta Femenina, a special jersey Cristián Rodríguez 6th in the queen stage Clémence Latimier joins the ARKEA-B&B HOTELS team Books A plaque on the Hotel des Grands Hommes in Paris’s Place du Pantheon records that the oneiric movement began in 1919 when André Breton and Philippe Soupault invented ‘l’ecriture automatique’ at numéro 17 was supposed to open a conduit to an internal dreamworld Already a subscriber? 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Log in Australia's best political analysis - straight to your inbox The Spectator Australia's Morning Double Shot delivers a hearty breakfast of news and views straight to your inbox Weekly round up of the best Flat White blogs - delivered straight to your inbox Intergalactic Lovers have taken a deep breath over the past few years and blown out Exhale a vivacious record on which the guitars have been tightened up and Lara Chedraoui’s voice is as enchanting as ever The idea of filling the video with references to Magritte only came later but we have now penetrated his playful questioning of reality more deeply He would have been a great friend of the Lovers.” “We are not complete surrealists,” bassist Raf De Mey nods “but we do see something of ourselves in the humour with which Magritte looked at the world.” it was something we had practiced in making this record,” Chedraoui explains “Taking a leap without overthinking things but trusting that whatever we do is the right choice “I honestly did not know that when I wrote the song,” Chedraoui says but I was thinking about the darkness that you can never completely let go Sometimes it hangs over your head and then it crushes you and those are the moments when you think: I have everything under control Actually that was an outfit that I pinched from Raf’s wardrobe,” the singer confesses Elodie Ouedraogo and Olivia Borlée’s clothing line but I think I am better at dealing with my rage and frustration in words and that’s why I wanted a special outfit: it’s my time to shine!” “I can sometimes be very sad and angry about what’s going on in the world,” she says “And then the two historians in the band tell me that it has never been good [Laughs] The problem is that everything gets documented and communicated People were sometimes thrown off towers in the Middle Ages but the videos didn’t go viral on Facebook.” That is the big difference: while Little Heavy Burdens now they are looking at the world around them in which “we see many people short-circuiting,” De Mey says “It is crazy how fast you get steamrollered by everything these days,” Chedraoui says Sometimes I hear myself talk and I sound as though I am 80 [Laughs] Just think about all the stimuli that get thrown at you when you walk down the street When I’m stuck on an overcrowded train with hundreds of people “Inhaling and exhaling seems really easy,” Chedraoui says when we ask about the album’s title you start to hyperventilate and it becomes difficult to find your breath I see a lot of people who have great difficulty with exactly that: breathing freely.” > Intergalactic Lovers Iets gezien in de stad? Meld het aan onze redactie Heavy rains battered Belgium at the weekend causing flooding and mudslides that left at least three people dead as scores of others had to be evacuated A 72-year-old woman died overnight Saturday when she was unable to leave a car that became trapped after a river broke its banks in the Solre-Saint-Gery village close to the French border who appeared to have been swept away by a flood while he was walking Rescuers recovered a third body yesterday in Lessines While the rain appeared to have eased yesterday after downpours that began late Friday water levels continued to rise with floods and mud blocking several routes and causing people to be evacuated from their homes An entire hospital was evacuated in the central city of Tubize Central and northern areas activated their provincial disaster plans but Prime Minister Yves Leterme said it was not immediately necessary to deploy national disaster measures canals had burst their banks and 230 houses were evacuated at Leeuw-Saint-Pierre while pharmaceutical group UCB had to halt work at its flooded factory including the international Thalys and Eurostar lines please register for free or log in to your account la semiclassica belga intitolata al compianto Claude Criquielion si svolgerà sabato 2 marzo attorno alla cittadina di Lessines luogo natale del campione del mondo di Barcellona 1984 e come accaduto lo scorso anno potrà contare sulla partecipazione di cinque formazioni WorldTour Alla partenza si schiereranno poi dodici compagini Professional comprese le squadre di sviluppo di Visma | Lease a Bike e Israel-Premier Tech Il tuo indirizzo email non sarà pubblicato email e sito web in questo browser per la prossima volta che commento.