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Portugal rights long-standing wrong by launching virtual museum in honor of diplomat who helped save thousands of Jews during World War II and was consequently fired in disgrace by government Portugal made good Tuesday on a promise to help restore the reputation of one of its diplomats who saved thousands of Jews during World War II, only to be fired in disgrace by his neutral government over fears of angering Nazi Germany. Parliament Speaker Jaime Gama presided at the official launch of a website chronicling the life and work of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a career diplomat who died in poverty and obscurity more than 50 years ago. "This is a gratifying day," Gama said. "Aristides de Sousa Mendes is a symbol for us all." The government-sponsored virtual museum — a database of photographs, videos and historic documents — meets the family's demands for authorities to right a long-standing wrong, said one of the diplomat's grandchildren, Alvaro de Sousa Mendes. ...

FELLOW BLOGGERS: HELP REMEMBER 9/11! Last year Project 2996 helped bloggers across the world remember individuals killed in the horrible actions of terrorists on 9/11/01. This year, D.C. Roe who ran last year's program, has had some personal issues that kept him from devoting his time to the project. BUT - he did put up a website for those who'd like to make this happen again this year. CLICK HERE The best way to help is to sign up to tribute a victim of the attacks. Go visit the current list, and select a name. Then research the life of your victim. For most, this step won't be as difficult as you think--there's a lot of public information available. Search their name and 9/11. Then, on September 11 post your tribute to your own blog or website. But most important is to remember their lives. Their deaths are common knowledge, but we shouldn't let it define who they were. Let the world know we haven't forgotten. And please feel free to pass this on! WHEN LOVE...