Alsmeer– On Saturday October 29, nine members of the Chung-do kwan gymnasium of Uithoorn in Aalsmeer took the exam for the first and second dan (black belts). Candidates came from De Kwakel, Uithoorn, Kudelstaart, Aalsmeer, Amstelveen and Amsterdam. Examinations were taken: endurance, knowledge of the sport, forms (tuls), breaking stones and sparring. Courtesy (‘ye-ui’), integrity (‘yom-chi’), perseverance (‘in-nae’), self-control (‘guk-gi’) …
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Lidl Netherlands no longer imports fruit and vegetables by air – Wel.nl
Why would you steal apples and other types of fruit and vegetables from Chile, New Zealand or South Africa, when there are plenty of apples in the Netherlands? Lidl Netherlands is the first supermarket to focus entirely on local fruit and thus reduce its CO2 emissions. We won’t see banana, avocado and coffee plantations (yet) in our country, but apples, …
Read More »North Korea launches ten missiles, South Korea responds with fighter jets | NOW
North Korea fired ten different types of missiles on Wednesday morning, the South Korean military said. One of the missiles hit less than 60 kilometers from the South Korean coast. In response, South Korea fired three missiles towards the North Korean border. The North Korean missiles were launched east and west, according to Seoul. It triggered an air raid siren …
Read More »Zeeland policy on continued releases of Flemish PFAS: ‘They could work a bit faster’
For Minderhoud, the only solution is a total ban on PFAS, including the so-called essential solutions: “Because you can also die from a benign tumor.” Inez Flameling (PvdA) agrees. For her, the provincial government must continue to insist on the need for such a ban to ensure that Flanders does not listen to companies. “Don’t let the lobby set the …
Read More »paid road trip to 500 breweries in the United States
If you still have to drive, it’s best to stick to the water. Or Heineken 0.0, as they call it. I’m kidding, of course, because there are some great non-alcoholic beers out there these days. In this dream job, you get paid to drink beer which makes you more fun, and that’s why you get a motorhome as your company …
Read More »Police anti-racism coordinator thinks a police officer should be able to wear a headscarf
PA ONS News•today, 10:28•Amended today, 10:57 A police officer should be able to wear a headscarf or other religious symbols at work, Commissioner Johan van Renswoude said in an interview with NRC. He was appointed national coordinator against racism and discrimination within the police. Van Renswoude argues that it is more appropriate for this time to “allow diversity – also …
Read More »Man who assaulted Pelosi’s husband charged with assault
The man who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, with a hammer on Friday has been charged with assault and attempted kidnapping. report it American media Monday. The 42-year-old suspect, David DePape, can be sentenced to 50 years in prison. On Friday, DePape broke into the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The man assaulted Paul Pelosi with a hammer …
Read More »Study Abroad: Relaxed Australians and Expensive Beers
Heleen Schaap, business economics student Even though it is now spring in Sydney and summer is approaching, the weather was still not very good, says Heleen Schaap. She is studying Business Economics (CE) in Breda, but is currently doing an internship in Australia. “I didn’t expect that, I mostly brought summer clothes with me.” Heleen organized an internship herself. It …
Read More »US wants to cooperate more with EU on China sanctions – Wel.nl
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is in talks with the European Union to step up efforts on sanctions against China. For example, President Joe Biden’s administration wants to use the information-sharing and enforcement processes to further thwart the Asian superpower, insiders told financial news agency Bloomberg. This is expected to be discussed further at a business forum with senior …
Read More »10 quirky McDonald’s restaurants to put on your to-do list
(Image: Flickr) Not all fast food restaurants are the same. Planning a trip around the globe? Then you should definitely consider making a few stops at the weirdest McDonald’s restaurants around the world. In addition to prime real estate in the most exclusive locations, McDonald’s also has some extravagant restaurants in its portfolio that will raise your eyebrows. From an …
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