Madrid – The latest trends in fashion, technology and sustainability converge in the brand new Zara store which recently opened in the heart of Madrid. FashionUnited had the opportunity to tour the store, located on the ground floor of the iconic brand ahead of its official opening on April 8, Building Spain in the Spanish capital. This building in front …
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Cheer up a colleague? Better not approach it like that | Thijs Launspach
Psychologist Thijs Launspach is a stress expert and author of the book Breeding pressure† He marvels at modern work and gives weekly tips for more happiness and less stress at work. Today: Toxic Positivity Stay positive. tackle. Be optimistic. Think of opportunities, not problems. Don’t be negative and don’t complain. Carefree. Above all, see the good sides of things. Good …
Read More »Aha, that’s why we like to have a drink
Humans have a long-standing relationship with alcohol consumption. Researchers have studied monkeys to find out why an intoxicating drink appeals to us so much. They looked at the feeding behavior of black-handed spider monkeys. Specifically the fruit they chose. For example, they found that favorite fruits contain an average of 1-2% alcohol. Alcohol that was created as a byproduct of …
Read More »Sandbox, community for young people who love art and culture
April 10, 4:30 p.m. To read aloud Culture AALTEN – Young people interested in art and culture can contact Sandbox. Sandbox is an initiative of two students who are training as teachers and want to bridge the gap between craftsmanship and museum art for young creatives. Figulus Welzijn contributes to this by providing space in the youth …
Read More »Smart software is getting better at predicting if someone will have a heart attack
Scientists from the American Johns Hopkins University have developed a series of algorithms developed that can detect the risk of a patient having a heart attack. The technology can even predict when it would happen, allowing doctors to quickly decide what type of treatment to use. First, a neural network is trained to construct a personalized assessment for each cardiac …
Read More »Germs from you, germs from me
It is sometimes said that two people in a relationship begin to look more and more alike. It seems to depend a bit on how far you zoom. In BBC Science Focus, someone took a closer look at this question. Because are two people really more alike in a relationship? And I don’t mean they wear the same ANWB jacket, …
Read More »Without swimming figureheads, there is room to explore new paths: “Size makes flower” | Sports region
Swimming coaches Patrick Pearson and Thijs Hagelstein jointly run the High Performance Center in Eindhoven. With a renewed group, a different structure and stimulating projects. In this post-Olympic year, Femke Heemskerk, Ranomi Kromowidjojo and Ferry Weertman said their goodbyes, leaving a void in the bath of Eindhoven. “We are now focusing on a group of swimmers that has the potential …
Read More »Neighbors think I should host refugees because I have room, but I don’t want that
Etiquette specialist Beatrijs Ritsema answers pressing questions every week about how things should or shouldn’t be done. Beatrijs RitsemaApril 9, 202201:00 Dear Beatrice, I am a woman in my early 60s, divorced and have a busy job. The children live independently, which is one of the reasons I have plenty of living space. In my neighborhood, everyone talks about helping …
Read More »While everything can be shared online, there is less and less safe space in which you can be yourself
‘You are better for him piss inside then have piss outside† When he sent this application to his top civil servant in April 2020, former health minister Hugo de Jonge of course did not think it would end up in the national media. He quoted former US President Lyndon Johnson as saying he would rather have critics in his own …
Read More »Our good TV plans: An anti-corruption cell, a drama in space and a president who worries
©ap Always know what not to miss on TV with these viewing tips from our editors. Saturday April 9, 2022 at 03:00 Zelensky: Wartime President NPO2, Sun, 8:20 p.m. Until recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was completely unknown to the general public. But due to the tragic events in his country, he suddenly rose to prominence. Who is this man …
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