Scientists from eight European countries analyzed more than 7,000 recordings of growling pigs. Using an algorithm, they were able to determine if the growl in question expressed a positive emotion such as joy or excitement, or if the pig was experiencing stress or fear. It turns out that the shorter the growl, the better the pig feels about himself. A …
Read More »Zaamslag expels Vandriessche due to disappointing results
December Coaches News Pim Bruins succeeds Harro Hazelaar as coach of second division Oostkapelle/Domburg. Bruins is still active at SSV ’65 in Goes, but will move there next summer. Bruinisse’s Perry Snoep will be the new coach of fourth division side Smerdiek. Snoep is still working at Nieuwdorp, but will leave the Beveland club after one season. Soufian Dooms and …
Read More »Oligarchs holding European passports avoid sanctions
The sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin and a circle of hundreds of people around him are unprecedented. In addition to these targeted sanctions, there are also sanctions that apply to all Russians. But they are not waterproof. A group of oligarchs with a double passport can escape some of these sanctions. This is confirmed by lawyers who, at the …
Read More »Amazon gets EU green light to take over MGM movie studio
Sources reported to Reuters that the European Union’s competition authority unconditionally accepts the $8.5 billion deal. The acquisition of MGM was announced last May. With this agreement, Amazon will acquire the rights to, among other things, the James Bond film series. According to Amazon, the nearly 100-year-old film studio could play a big role in driving strong demand for streaming …
Read More »The crater under the Greenland ice sheet is much older than expected: 58 million years
A devastating meteorite impact on Greenland discovered in 2018 has not happened in the past 2.6 million years, as previously thought. No, it happened 58 million years ago. Scientists conclude this after dating rock grains near the impact crater. Their the results were released on Wednesday in Scientists progress† The discovery of the impact crater, in northern Greenland, was described …
Read More »NBC Sports expands its cycling portfolio with women’s rights in the Tour de France
NBC already owns the rights to the Men’s Tour de France The women’s event will be relaunched from July 24 to 31 Other international broadcasters include SBS and Discovery Sports NBC Sports presents exclusive coverage of the Tour de France after signing a two-year media rights agreement to expand its existing relationship with Amaury Sport Organization (ASO). Comcast’s network will …
Read More »‘We love everything now’: queuing for food at Poland’s biggest shelter
One bus after another passes in front. Tens of thousands of refugees are helped to cross the Ukrainian-Polish border here every day and then taken elsewhere in Europe. A man with a megaphone calls the destinations – Krakow, Warsaw, Paris, Berlin. Polish firefighters and police, with volunteers, are trying to deal with the chaos. “We can take you to Belgium”, …
Read More »Additional ecological criterion for builders of new offshore wind farms
Hollandse Kust West will soon be 52 kilometers from the coast and barely visible from the beach. Electricity is routed to the national electricity grid via cables that land in Wijk aan Zee. According to the Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO), the ecological criterion should help to force bidders to be innovative. The durable surcharge applies to lot VI. With Lot …
Read More »Protect data with a layer security approach
Ransomware attacks shut down large global corporations and disrupt essential services such as health and fuel and food supply. The problem is that conducting these attacks has become a business venture. Worldwide, the number of ransomware attacks has increased even more than that Ninety percent. One-third of these attacks took place in Europe. There are no isolated individuals who confuse …
Read More »A voting aid for those who like to smoke a joint, rent a studio on Airbnb or party more often | Utrecht
Utrecht choosesSuppose you like to smoke a joint in a cafe. Or you can rent your studio in the center of Utrecht if you are on holiday yourself. Which political party to vote for in municipal elections? More and more action groups and interest groups are showing voters the way with their own voting guides. Richard Hoving 09-03-22, 12:30 Last …
Read More »The disc golf federation organizes a tournament in Putte: “The pop-up area of Tinstraat will be a guardian” (Putte)
Mayor Peter Gysbrechts and Alderman of Sport Jeroen De Cuyper at one of the metal ‘holes’ of the disc golf course. † © rr to put † The Belgian National Disc Golf Tour will visit Heerkenshoeve Park and Recreation Area in Putte on Sunday 12 June. The municipality opened an ephemeral disc golf course there last year. “The federation was …
Read More »Disney under fire for its silence on Florida’s homophobic law
And this against the painful leg of the Animation Guild, the American union of employees in the animation sector. The union believes Disney should support LGBTI employees and explicitly reject the law. homophobic In recent days, criticism has mounted against the company as Disney continues to remain silent. The company, which has 80,000 employees across Orlando’s various parks, has admitted …
Read More »Tech Tip: Using a VPN on a Smartphone or TV
male hand holding phone with vpn app on screen above table with laptop in office Do you want to watch a series only on American Netflix? With a VPN, you can bypass geoblocks and access movies and series from abroad. We show you how to use a VPN on smartphone and smart TV. With a VPN (Virtual Private Network), you …
Read More »Djokovic in Indian Wells schedule, but US access remains uncertain
The Indian Wells Tennis Tournament has included Novak Djokovic in the tournament schedule. However, it’s still unclear whether the Serbian world-ranked No. 2 will be allowed to travel to the United States. The 20-time Grand Slam winner has so far refused to be vaccinated against the coronavirus and previously said he was ready to miss tournaments because of it. Djokovic …
Read More »Zelensky: ready for dialogue on Crimea and Donbass | Abroad
But he said “he is ready to have a dialogue on the issues, to find a compromise on how these regions move forward”. He again called on his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to negotiate directly with Ukraine. The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Russia are due to meet in the Turkish resort town of Antalya on Thursday. Three rounds of …
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