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Danish Terror Plot Foiled

AP | JAN M. OLSEN | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Danish Somali Origins, Video, Terror Plot, Denmark Terror Plot, Al Shabab, Danish Police Arrest, Danish Terror Plot, Denmark, Somali Terrorist Denmark, World News

COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Two Danish brothers originally from Somalia have been arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack, Denmark's security ser...

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Hulk Inspires Brazil to 3-1 Victory Over Denmark

Arnal Dayaratna | Posted 05.28.2012

Read More: Hulk, Mano Menezes, Oscar, Brazil v. Denmark, Brazil, Denmark, Danilo, Soccer, Zimling, Bendtner, Morten Olsen, Video, Sports News

Brazil fans will take heart from Hulk's brace and overall impressive play. Moreover, Oscar delivered a stellar performance in the number 10 jersey and was involved in all three goals.

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Denmark Aims For The 'Zero Carbon' Crown

Reuters | Posted 05.17.2012

Read More: Denmark Wind Energy, Video, Denmark Clean Energy, Denmark Sustainable Energy, Zero Carbon, Denmark Low Energy, Denmark Zero Carbon, Renewable-Energy, Denmark, Copenhagen Zero Carbon, Denmark Renewable Energy, Denmark Energy, Reuters, Green News

* Denmark still needs to wean itself off coal * Future progress harder, struggle to find the cash * Copenhagen striving ...

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PHOTOS: These European Theme Parks Are Real?

Conde Nast Traveler | Posted 05.16.2012

Read More: Funny, Theme Parks, Charles Dickens, Germany, Disneyland, England, Weird, Vacation, Travel, Europe, Slidepollajax, Denmark, Conde Nast Traveler, Travel News

No wonder there's a trace of lament in the Mona Lisa's smile.

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Royal Creation of Art and Design by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark

Soren Petersen | Posted 05.16.2012

Read More: Royalty, Design, Art, Art Exhibitions, Denmark, Movies, Culture, Arts News

This year, the people of Denmark celebrate Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II's, 40-year reign within their kingdom. Among the many celebratory events s...

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What's on the Menu at the World's Best Restaurant? Noma in 26 Plates

Elyse Pasquale | Posted 05.14.2012

Read More: Tasting Menu, Food, Travel, Noma, Copenhagen, Slidepollajax, Denmark, World's Best Restaurant, Food News

Recently, restaurant Noma in Copenhagen snagged the top spot on the S. Pellegrino list of The World's 50 Best Restaurants for the third year in a row. So what's the secret to culinary world domination?

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PHOTOS: Denmark's Magical Islands

JustLuxe | Posted 05.10.2012

Read More: Travel Destinations, European Vacations, Luxury Travel, Denmark, Slidepollajax, Travel News

There is a treasure trove of experiences not far from Copenhagen.

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Mother's Day Pledge: Let's End the Mommy Wars

Nancy Graham Holm | Posted 05.09.2012

Read More: Stipends for Children, Women, Work, Mother's Day, Childcare, Denmark, Mothers, Scandnavia, Parents News

t's difficult explaining to Europeans how a nation that claims to honor "family values" does not have policies that honor the family. Mother's Day should be a call for action.

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The World's Best Oysters

Honest Cooking | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Mollusk, Honest Cooking, Limfjorden, Oysters, Noma, Limfjord Oysters, Denmark, Aphrodisiac, World's Best Oysters, Food News

Oysters are a tale of exclusivity, of the fresh pure taste of the sea, of lovers and aphrodisiacs - and also of a fragile environment.

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PHOTOS: A Compact Copenhagen Guide Book From Noma

Edward Schneider | Posted 05.06.2012

Read More: Guidebooks, Dining, Copenhagen, International Destinations, Denmark, Slidepollajax, Restaurant Magazines, World's Best Restaurant, Noma, Travel Blogs, Travel News

If one of Noma's chefs told me the name of her favorite Copenhagen eating place, I would put it on my list. Now there's a nicely designed little guide book to the city based on just that sort of recommendation

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Poll Position: Do Separatist Policies Benefit Or Harm The LGBT Community? Vote Now! (POLL)

Posted 05.04.2012

Read More: Lgbt, Gay Bar No Kissing, Never Mind Bar, Poll Position, Gay Bar Denmark, Poll, Gay Bars, Never Mind Bar Kissing, Gay, Gay Bar Straight Kissing, Copenhagen, Denmark, Gay Voices News

Another Friday, another Poll Position and your chance to sound off on a topic facing the LGBT community. This week's question is inspired by a curi...

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Off-Limits PDA: Danish Gay Bar Bans Straight Couples From Kissing While Visiting

Posted 05.03.2012

Read More: Video, Never Mind Copenhagen, Never Mind Gay Bar, Copenhagen Gay Bar, Gay Bars, Copenhagen, Denmark, Gay Clubs, Gay Voices News

A Danish gay bar has sparked international debate after reportedly banning all heterosexual couples from kissing while visiting. As Pink News and ...

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PHOTOS: Wild Festivals Worth Traveling For

Kensington Tours | Posted 04.28.2012

Read More: Slidepollajax, Kensingon Tours, India, Festivals, Thailand, Venice, Edinburgh, Napa Valley, Brazil Carnival, Oktoberfest, Denmark, Running of the Bulls, Travel News

From the wildest street parties to time-honored cultural traditions, take a look at this collection of fantastic festival photos from around the globe.

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Four Muslims On Trial In Denmark For "Mumbai-Style" Terror Plot

Reuters | Posted 04.14.2012

Read More: Terror Plot Trial, Video, Mohammed Cartoon, Muhammed Cartoon, Reuters, Mumbai Attacks, Denmark Terror Plot, Danish Cartoon, Denmark, Religion News

* Trial begins in terror plot against newspaper * Four defendants plead not guilty to terror charge * One pleads guilty ...

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Terrorism Trial: 4 Accused Of Targeting Event Attended By Crown Prince

AP | RICHARD STEED | Posted 04.13.2012

Read More: Henrik Plaehn, Denmark Terrorism Trial, Politiken, Muhammad Cartoons, Denmark Terrorism, Copenhagen, Denmark Crown Prince Frederik, Denmark, Denmark Newspaper Muhammad Cartoons, World News

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Four men charged with plotting a terror attack in Denmark were likely targeting an event that the crown prince was attendi...

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PHOTOS: 5 Green Cities Around The World

G Adventures | Posted 04.11.2012

Read More: Earth Month, Green Travel, California, Australia, Earth Day, Vancouver, Reykjavik, Melbourne, Copenhagen, San Francisco, Iceland, Denmark, Canada, Slidepollajax, Travel News

Thousands of cities, big and small, around the world have embraced the green movement over the last few years, with many more following their lead. From innovative recycling programs to adding more green space, it actually is becoming easy to be green around the world.

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The Happiest Nation In The World Is...

Posted 04.06.2012

Read More: World's Happiest Country, Norway, Global Economy, Columbia University, Netherlands, World Happiness Report, Finland, Scandinavia, Earth Institute, Denmark, World News

Denmark has taken the top spot on the United Nation's first ever World Happiness Report, followed by Finland, Norway and the Netherlands. The 158-...

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Reinventing Health Care: The Design and Investment of the Millennia

Soren Petersen | Posted 04.06.2012

Read More: Design, Innovation, Healthcare, Personal Health, Hospital Design, Patient Comfort, Health Care, Patient Care, Denmark, Healthy Living News

When patients see themselves as guests rather than sick people, their beliefs, attitudes and behaviors change and this tends to greatly advance their bodies own ability to heal itself, which, amazingly enough, is what really happens.

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The World's Happiest Country Is...

Newser | Evann Gastaldo | Posted 04.05.2012

Read More: World's Happiest Country, Happiest Countries, Denmark, Travel News

Bhutan measures the mood of its citizens in a national happiness index, and in an international meeting held at the UN yesterday and led by the countr...

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Coach Sizes Up Competition At Olympics Of Food

Gavin Kaysen | Posted 04.02.2012

Read More: Competition, Cooking Competitions, Bocuse D'Or, Norway, Food Competition, Food, Europe, Slidepollajax, Gavin Kaysen, Denmark, Sweden, Food News

Gavin Kaysen is the head coach of the 2013 Bocuse d'Or U.S.A. team and represented the U.S. as a competitor in the 2007 Bocuse d'Or. The Bocuse d'Or, ...

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Macabre Adventures In Denmark

Posted 03.16.2012

Read More: European Art, Macabre, Video, Herbert Von Garvens, European Culture, Contemporary Art, Dutch-Artists, James Ensor, Asger Jorn, Slidepollajax, Denmark, Museum Jorn, Arts News

Keeping company in the art world doesn't only lead to a nice leisurely lunch, it leads to whole movements; think of Braque and Picasso, or Rembrandt a...

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Ohio Businessman Quits Cushy, 6-Figure Job To Volunteer In Developing Countries

Strongsville Patch | Posted 03.13.2012

Read More: Strongsville, Strongsville High School, Colombia, Africa, Ohio, Costa Rica, Greatest-Person-of-the-Day, Adam Pervez, Mexico, Honduras, Vietnam, Guatemala, Denmark, Impact News

Sure, Adam Pervez had his dream job. He was living in Denmark, making a ton of money working for a wind energy company. He had an MBA, a nice place...

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Hostages Killed In Rescue Attempt

AP | Posted 04.29.2012

Read More: Somalia Pirates, Danish Hostages Killed, Somalia, Denmark Hostages Killed, Denmark, Hostages Killed, Denmark Hostages, Pirate Hostages, World News

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark's Navy says two hostages have been killed in an anti-piracy operation off Somalia. The navy says a...

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My Carbon Neutral Sunday Drive

Christine Negroni | Posted 04.11.2012

Read More: Carbon Neutral, Buddy, Oslo, Copenhagen, Green, Electric Car, Norway, Steen Jensen, Hotel Ibsen, Denmark, Ellert, Travel News

In a country of $7-a-gallon fuel and high taxes, electric cars are making inroads -- and I wanted to take one for a test drive.

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Online Predator Sentenced For Bullying Girl Into Porn

Posted 02.06.2012

Read More: Horrific Crime, 30 Years for Child Porn, Kai Pedersen, Video, To Catch a Predator, Child Pornography, Missouri Crime, Minors, Creepy Relationship, Denmark, Online Predators, Crime News

A convicted Danish sex predator who emotionally tortured an 11-year-old Missouri girl and released naked videos of her on the Internet will probably s...

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