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No more looking in black and white

No more looking in black and white

Not everyone who makes a mistake when filing tax returns is immediately a fraudster. Extra Business made it painfully clear. The Tax and Customs Administration trains its personnel so that they learn to approach concrete cases differently. The Home Office was allowed to participate. Human size The “new openness” of tax and customs administration takes some getting used to. The …

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Susanne Caarls Member MT Europe, international and social impact at OCW | Information

Susanne Caarls Member MT Europe, international and social impact at OCW |  Information

As of June 1, 2023, Susanne Caarls will become an MT member for Europe, international and social impact at the Directorate General for Higher Education, Vocational Training, Science and Empowerment of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. The task in the field of EU-International concerns the active linking of Dutch research and science policy with European and international developments …

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Spectacular new Slamp light – Interieurjournaal.com

Spectacular new Slamp light – Interieurjournaal.com

slam celebrates its tenth anniversary in partnership with Zaha Hadid (1950-2016) with the release of the bright, dynamic Arias Infinita (Picture 1). The architectural suspension consists of the original structural layers of Aria And Aviation, which wind harmoniously in sinuous waves through each space, reaching a dizzying two meters at the highest points, available in white and gold tones. The …

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Peter Glas will step down as Delta Commissioner at the end of this year

Peter Glas will step down as Delta Commissioner at the end of this year

Peter Glas will retire at the end of this year. By then, he will have served almost 5 years as the government commissioner for the Delta program. Glas managed to make himself heard as Commissioner Delta during these 5 years; his advice on, among other things, flood risk management and climate-proof construction is echoed in the firm’s policy for the …

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Listen now to Episode 4 of KIJK: The Experiment

Listen now to Episode 4 of KIJK: The Experiment

In KIJK: Het Experiment, science journalist Diederik Jekel and KIJK editor Laurien Onderwater discuss the most special science experiments in an accessible way. In episode 4, they deal with sinister animal experiments. What if you put mice in a huge predator-free enclosure and give them unlimited access to food and water? Something awful. Diederik and Laurien discuss these animal experiments …

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The Vikings left Greenland because of the sea level rise of 3 meters | Science

The Vikings left Greenland because of the sea level rise of 3 meters |  Science

The Vikings who had lived in Greenland for centuries were driven out in the 15th century by a sea level rise of at least 3 meters. It was previously thought that the Normans left because of the cold, but this has now been debunked. Archaeological evidence provides insight into how the Vikings lived in southwest Greenland. For example, ruins and …

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Without changes in construction, Flanders threatens to lose 40,000 ha of space

Without changes in construction, Flanders threatens to lose 40,000 ha of space

The first digital version of destination tickets was only introduced in 1994. Nevertheless, since the end of the 1960s there have been drafts of 25 regional plans which completely cover Flanders. The historical study shows that the “congestion” of Flanders, as we know it today and which entails significant social costs, already began in the 1960s and 1970s. As regional …

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In college, the search for truth takes precedence over hurt feelings

In college, the search for truth takes precedence over hurt feelings

But the requirements of science leave room for the most diverse interpretations and starting points. The boundaries between scientific and non-scientific can never be formulated with precision. In borderline cases, it is wise to take the benefit of the doubt. The ax only falls when the flat land appears. reptiles By the way, Buijs is making it difficult for himself. …

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Buy the look: these are the office spaces of The Interior Project VIPS

Buy the look: these are the office spaces of The Interior Project VIPS

The best coffee in Carolien’s relaxation room Carolien has the honor of revamping one of the relaxation areas. She opted for a gigantic area rug which immediately gave the room the right vibe. She then placed several comfortable armchairs where colleagues can meet and drink a good cup of coffee. You can make the coffee yourself with the bright yellow …

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Book Applied human rights: ‘A Fontys realization’

Book Applied human rights: ‘A Fontys realization’

According to Wernaart, when human rights are used primarily as a legal concept, they do not do them justice. He should know, because he has already obtained his doctorate with a thesis on the applicability of human rights. “Over the years, I thought: it’s good that we have less discussion about how human rights work in a courtroom and that …

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