Residents of Luchtbal and Merksem, as well as students of the Faculty of Design Sciences, examine a temporary interpretation of the Ring area. Photo: IDW Antwerp – Residents of Luchtbal and Merksem and students of the Faculty of Design Sciences at the University of Antwerp spent a week thinking about a temporary interpretation of the area along the Ring. They …
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Han Urbanus was the first Dutch baseball player to delve into the cuisine of American professional baseball. He used the knowledge acquired in 1952 during an internship of over a month with the New York Giants to develop the sport in the Netherlands. The internship made Urbanus, then 24, realize that there was still a lot of work to be …
Read More »Facebook CEO to staff: “We must hurt Apple” | NOW
According to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, his company must “hurt” its competitor Apple. He told staff in a private meeting, insiders say The Wall Street Journal. With this, the CEO wants to oppose recent actions by Apple, which will limit the use of private data. Applications like Facebook’s must ask for permission before they can process the information. According to …
Read More »Burmese army shoots protesters and arrested journalists | NOW
Myanmar’s military fired again on Sunday at civilians protesting against the army’s coup in the Southeast Asian country earlier this month, local media reported. In addition, at least five journalists were also reportedly arrested by the military. The shots were fired in the northern town of Myitkina. Five journalists who reported on the protest at an electricity company were taken …
Read More »America’s most prestigious race
The Indianapolis 500 is certainly internationally regarded as the most important race on American soil. Many Americans, however, think otherwise. For them, the Daytona 500 is above all. It’s the race that kicks off the NASCAR season. This time on Valentine’s Day. Anyone who enjoys top racing cannot ignore NASCAR, especially on super speedways. The so-called “ restriction plate ” …
Read More »Spike Lee attacks US government in first Netflix movie | NOW
One year after winning an Oscar for BlacKkKlansman Spike Lee is back with his first Netflix movie. Too Da 5 bloods is full of outrage against the US government, hatred in society and oppression of black people. NU.nl presents the Vietnamese drama, which can be seen from Friday. A group of black soldiers Da 5 bloods the law in your …
Read More »Print register: grandfather loved horses and lacked stature
Sieders: “These registers are not available digitally, if you want to consult them you must ask us for one.” Gray cabinets under neon lighting We go down with the elevator and arrive on floor -2 in a room with many gray cupboards and neon lighting. Sieders: “This space is not open to the public, but we are making an exception …
Read More »Patriots coach turns down Trump award after storming Capitol Hill | Other sports
NFLAmerican coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots Football Club has declined the White House’s invitation to receive President Donald Trump’s Presidential Medal of Freedom. This is the highest honor bestowed on citizens of the United States. Belichick explained his decision in a statement, without mentioning the president’s name. He was referring to the events of last week in …
Read More »Indian Glacier Fissure death toll rises to 50, with 150 more missing NOW
A week after destroying a glacier patch in the Indian Himalayas, rescuers recovered nine other bodies. The disaster toll in the state of Uttarakhand has thus increased to fifty. More than 150 people are still missing. A wall of water rolled into a valley in India’s northern Himalayas last Sunday, destroying bridges, roads and two hydroelectric plants. Rescuers use heavy …
Read More »Spain is reluctant to support US Sahara recognition
February 14, 2021 – 9:20 AM – World © Spain is still in a difficult position when it comes to the Sahara issue. Many politicians and the majority of the Spanish population still support Policario, which embarrasses senior officials who support the UN position. The BAB reports that the Spanish government is reluctant to support US recognition of Moroccan sovereignty …
Read More »NEC awards contract to New Zealand talent | NEC
NIJMEGEN – He came to NEC cycling training last year and asked if he could train with the Nijmegen club. Michael den Heijer signed his first professional contract on Wednesday. The 21-year-old midfielder has signed a two-season commitment, with NEC having an option for two more years. “With Michael’s registration another player follows from the promises,” said Remco Oversier, technical …
Read More »These Android smartphones have received a (security) update – week 6
Various updates were also rolled out in week 6 of 2021. We have seen all kinds of security fixes appear, but for some devices also the Android 11 update.
Read More »Republican leader finds Trump “morally responsible” despite acquittal | NOW
Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell said Donald Trump was “morally and practically responsible” for the deadly Jan.6 attack on Capitol Hill. Although McConnell voted against a conviction and called on his party members to do the same, the party appears to be breaking away from the former president. Trump was acquitted on Saturday in an impeachment case in the US …
Read More »Div: Shane Van Gisbergen wins New Zealand GP in extraordinary way
Div: Shane Van Gisbergen wins New Zealand GP in extraordinary way Ahead of the New Zealand Grand Prix, SVG accidentally turned on the fire extinguisher on their Toyota FT60 and the team had to frantic efforts to refill it on time. The result was that SVG had to connect from the pit lane at the back. A furious catch-up chase …
Read More »Will Netflix bring “Hannibal” a fourth season?
Fans of the Netflix series believe in it more and more. Fans of the Hannibal series are confident that Netflix will order a fourth season. We know the cast and crew like this season, and creator Bryan Fuller is really looking forward to it. But of course someone has to pay for it. No house has yet been found for …
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