Photo: ANP For the first time in nine years, the music was released by Junkie XL, the stage name of Dutchman Tom Holkenborg. This is an EP with four new songs titled A Fluff Scam, which will be available this weekend through streaming platforms such as Apple Music and Spotify. The Dutchman is world famous; many will know him thanks …
Read More »How does improvisation work and what is it used for?
According to Arthur Jaschke, a researcher in the fields of clinical neuromusicology and cognitive neuroscience in music, there is a false sense of improvisation that many people think they cannot do. “But you can also make a nice surprise, which involves a lot of improvisation.” If you want to improvise, you better not think it’s difficult. “We are stuck precisely …
Read More »Hockey players in the bottom four after a single win over New Zealand
The Dutch hockey players convincingly qualified for the semi-finals of the Olympic Games. New Zealand were beaten 3-0 by national coach Alyson Annan’s team. Lidewij Welten put Orange ahead with a kick in the seventh minute after good preparatory work from Laurien Leurink. Halfway through the second quarter, Frédérique Matla brought the score to 2-0 thanks to a penalty shot. …
Read More »New evidence of Trump workers’ involvement in assault on Capitol Hill
„I love it!This is how Mark Meadows, the former chief of staff to President Donald Trump, responded to a congressman’s offer to ignore the election results. The plan was simply to replace the electoral votes chosen in the presidential election, who would then vote for Joe Biden in the multilevel American system, with people who would vote for Trump. “Very …
Read More »Fewer pigs slaughtered in the United States
The United States slaughtered 2.1 percent fewer hogs between January and October than at the same time last year. The supply of pigs is less, but the shortage of employees also affects pig farmers. Figures from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that 11.08 million pigs were slaughtered in October. This is 932,000 fewer animals than in the …
Read More »Is the Netherlands being used to circumvent US sanctions against China?
China commits genocide against Uyghurs in Xinjiang. The British ‘Uyghurs tribunal’ concluded on Thursday based on the victims’ detailed testimony and its own research. Western nations have previously imposed sanctions on Chinese officials and companies for engaging in serious human rights abuses in Xinjiang. Does that also mean that Western companies are careful in doing business in China? How does …
Read More »“Charities must clearly indicate the leeway they have to finance” – Belgium
“The charitable sector gains credibility when charities dare to say that they have already received enough money for a certain problem,” writes Stijn Bruers of Effective Altruism Belgium after the revelations about the flow of money to Poverello. “This incident is bad for the image of the sector. Hence the importance of emphasizing once again: most charities are good. ‘ …
Read More »IndyCar VeeKay driver: “The tough driving brought Verstappen here”
The Formula 1 battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton occupies the world and not only in the Netherlands, England and Abu Dhabi, the site of action of the last race of the season. The outcome of the Formula 1 season is also a big topic of conversation in the United States, says IndyCar driver Rinus van Kalmthout, also known …
Read More »Win Motorola Edge 20 with Ready For Dock
Day 10 of 24 has arrived and we’re not even halfway through the AW Advent calendar. Today we have another huge prize to offer, a beautiful smartphone. Motorola Edge 20 It is the thinnest 5G smartphone ever made by Motorola, because this device is only 6.99mm thick! The Motorola Edge 20 has everything you need to get your day going. …
Read More »World Bank releases 280 million euros for medical and food aid to Afghanistan | Abroad
Since the inception of the Reconstruction Fund in 2002, donor countries have provided more than $ 12 billion in aid to Afghanistan. In the past, the Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund has worked closely with the Afghan government to spend the money. But since the takeover by the radical Islamist Taliban this summer, the money has been frozen. And this while …
Read More »US inflation at a record high since 1982
Good morning! We have listed the latest news for you. Start the day with a bitcoin breakfast. 1982 breaks records: dollar inflation reaches 6.8% Yesterday, new inflation figures for the United States were announced. The depreciation of the US dollar climbed to 6.8%! The highest percentage for almost 40 years. Buy Bitcoin easily and quickly on Bitvavo. Go ahead and …
Read More »Documentary Merel Westrik on the #FreeBritney movement
A dream came true for singer Britney Spears when she finally broke her father’s yoke. The singer was supported by a movement that fought for her freedom. Merel Westrik made a film about this movement… Text continues below the ad The #FreeBritney movement has supported singer Britney Spears in her struggle to regain control of her own life. The singer …
Read More »Beethoven’s tenth symphony completed by algorithm
Computer scientists, as well as historians and music scientists, have attempted to write Beethoven’s unfinished Tenth Symphony. Beethoven’s tenth symphony completed by algorithm When Ludwig van Beethoven died at the age of 56, he left his Tenth Symphony unfinished. Not much more than a few handwritten notes containing his plans for the play have survived. The incomplete theme and melody …
Read More »These dazzling Formula 1 endings preceded Verstappen
With that, he offered James Hunt, the only remaining contender, the chance to close the gap by three points. The Briton was on track to get the job done, but after the rain stopped and the tarmac dried quickly, issues with his wet tires arose. Five laps from the end, he was indeed wrong at the front left. The pit …
Read More »Nicaragua breaks with Taiwan and opts for China
Nicaragua severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan and re-established those with China. This is a setback for the United States as China expands its influence in Latin America and further isolates the United States’ ally, Taiwan. Nicaragua sent its finance minister and two of President Ortega’s sons to the northern Chinese city of Tianjin to ratify the deal. The Chinese Foreign …
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