Bitcoin mining is one of the most controversial topics you can talk about. Some people see it as a fair solution to central bank policies, others see it as a waste. This is still noticeable in a new project in New Zealand. There is the construction of a brand new Bitcoin mine encountered opposition† Bitcoin miners are flexible In Central …
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Orange waltzes on American women and gets to ten
The Dutch national team capped off the eventful week at Wagener Stadium on Sunday afternoon, following the research report, with the second victory over the United States in two days. The Orange team won 10-0, partly thanks to three goals from Yibbi Jansen. This is the biggest victory in the Women’s Pro League. Unlike last Saturday (3-0 win), the Netherlands …
Read More »The influence of financial culture and knowledge on financial decisions
The idea of homo economicus, the human being who makes rational financial decisions, is long outdated. Behavioral economists have repeatedly noted that people can be quite irrational when making financial decisions, but in these behavioral statements, two aspects remain relatively underexposed: culture and financial literacy. Bart Frijns, Professor of Finance at the Open University, will develop these aspects in his …
Read More »Party in India after the fact against the Germans
After two big wins (9-0 and 11-0) the Dutch Juniors enjoyed a well-deserved rest day. But of course many other teams got into action at the North West University site in Potchefstroom. India trailed Germany and Argentina took the spoils again. Malaysia v Wales 3-3’15 1-0 Martin’24 1-1 Howell (c)’34 2-1 Zulkilfi (c)’38 3-1 Zulkilfi’52 3-2 Hill’54 3-3 Preston Morning …
Read More »‘Klim van Steenwijk’ on Tuesday May 3 is the start of the national inline skating competition
Manon Kamminga sprints to victory here (in 2018) in Steenwijk beating Aura Quintana Herrera and Luz Karim Garzon from Colombia. Photo: Neeke Wassenbergh On Tuesday May 3, a national inline skating competition will start in Steenwijk for the first time in two years, with the Reggeborgh Inline Cup at stake. The famous Klim van Steenwijk is the first of the …
Read More »Special: Saturday Grand Prix, not unique, but a long time ago
The 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix will take place the following Saturday Thanksgiving† With this, the race breaks an unofficial Formula 1 law: for the first time in decades, there will be no race on Sunday. This is not unique: in the past, we rode more often on Saturdays, for example in Zandvoort. When the 1985 South African Grand Prix …
Read More »A world famous orange bus is being repaired for the World Cup in Qatar
The world-famous orange bus that has accompanied Orange supporters to major football tournaments since 2004 is being prepared for the trip to Qatar. The World Cup will take place there this fall. The double-decker bus is now in a garage in Hilvarenbeek where the bus is being repaired. Regular driver Frans Peeters from Chaam is optimistic about the sporting opportunities …
Read More »Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer on meeting Spain at the World Cup: ‘Bad experiences’
Germany was not unanimous on the World Cup draw, which tied the country with Spain, among others. “We knew there would definitely be a very strong opponent,” said goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. “It became Spain. We had bad experiences with this opponent. But I’m sure we won’t make the same mistake we made in the past.” Neuer was referring to the …
Read More »The full schedule for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
At the World Cup in Qatar, the Netherlands are seeded in Group A with hosts Qatar, Senegal and Ecuador and will play their pool matches on November 21, 25 and 29. See the full schedule (with Dutch time) below, as the Argentine Football Association has published† World Football Association FIFA has not yet released official dates and times. monday november …
Read More »Marc Surer has bad memories of the last Las Vegas GP: “Unworthy of Formula 1”
Next year, the Las Vegas Grand Prix returns to Formula 1 calendar† The race will take place on Saturday night, which hasn’t happened since 1985. The last Las Vegas Grand Prix was in 1982 and Marc Surer hopes the race will be better in 2023 than it was then. In conversation with Form1.of The Swiss says that when he drove …
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