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Royal Prize outgoing professor Gert Oostindie

Royal Prize outgoing professor Gert Oostindie

(Photo: Chris de Waard). Professor Doctor Gert Oostindie was appointed Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau this afternoon. Oostindie received the award when he retired as director of KITLV-KNAW. Mayor Lenferink expressed his great appreciation for the crucial role Oostindie played in earning science in a special way, with administrative strength and commitment. But Oostindie also stood out in the …

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How to Make Your Home Décor and Design Creative and Unique

Decorating and designing your home is one of the most enjoyable ways to make this space your own.  Want to add bold colors to your office? How about adding statement pieces to your living room? The sky is the limit! There are hundreds of ways to showcase your personality through home décor and design, but these are some of our …

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How do you merge safely on a busy highway? The province of Drenthe explains it again to avoid accidents on the N34, N381 and N391

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Safety on the N34 was again discussed in the Provincial Council on Wednesday. Photo credit: Marcel Jurian de Jong How do you merge safely on a busy highway? A survey carried out by the province of Drenthe shows that this is quite difficult for some motorists. Four out of ten road users sometimes feel in danger when approaching and sometimes …

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The Café Kubus of the Permeke library becomes a youth center: “It must become the main banner of the library” (Antwerp)

The Café Kubus of the Permeke library becomes a youth center: "It must become the main banner of the library" (Antwerp)

Alderman of Culture Nabilla Ait Daoud (N-VA). – © Jan Van der Perre Antwerp – Café Kubus, the café in the Permeke library on De Coninckplein, will be transformed into a youth hub by September next year. The glass space will include additional study locations, a multimedia lab and a workshop space. “It must become the main sign of the …

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US Congress Approves “Landmark” UFO Law, Calls for Early Arrival of Research Institute

US Congress Approves "Landmark" UFO Law, Calls for Early Arrival of Research Institute

An infrared image of an unidentified flying object seen by an American jet fighter pilot.AFP Image Exactly 180 days after President Joe Biden signed the bill, the UFO institute must be there. This is indicated in the amendment initially tabled by Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. “It’s really historic,” says philosopher Taede Smedes, involved in ufomeldpunt.nl. “The UFO phenomenon is around …

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WMO Council has room for new members

WMO Council has room for new members

DIEMEN – The Social Support Council is made up of residents of Diemen who critically oversee the policy and implementation of the Social Support Act (Wmo) based on their experience and knowledge. The agreements allow the WMO Council to do its job even better. The law on social assistance is implemented by the municipalities. The basic principle is that everyone …

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Is Leasing a Jeep Worthwhile?

You’ve already narrowed down your vehicle search to a Jeep. Now you’re getting down to the brass tacks: What’s the best way to pay for an SUV according to your lifestyle and budget? There are two major ways to go about getting the keys to a new vehicle these days — leasing or buying. You may have even encountered drivers who …

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Old cuts in higher education are not reversed by the new cabinet

Old cuts in higher education are not reversed by the new cabinet

Analysis | by Frans van Heest December 15, 2021 | The hoped-for additional billion euros per year for universities will not materialize. What’s more, a former $ 226 million cut to colleges and universities will not be reversed – even if it was promised. As long as the current cabinet is in place, an additional billion has been requested for …

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Indigenous peoples know more about nature than science

Indigenous peoples know more about nature than science

The indigenous peoples of the Gabonese jungles have more knowledge about plants and animals than what is known in the academic literature. This is according to new research conducted by environmentalists in Gabon. The study, which surveyed an indigenous community in the village of Doussala, shows that residents experienced an average of 732 different interactions between plants and fruit-eating animals …

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