antonfoek Amsterdam, 28 december 2024– The social organization Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo announced Friday in Buenos Aires at the Casa por la Identidad, in the Espacio Memoria y Derechos Humanos (formerly the ESMA clandestine detention center) “the happy finding of a new grandson, the 138th.” Montonero guerrillas Marta Enriqueta Pourtalé and Juan Carlos Villamayor were…
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antonfoek Early Life and Education Amsterdam, December 20th, 2024 – Sir David Attenborough was born on May 8, 1926, in Isleworth, Middlesex, England. Growing up in a household where his father was the principal of the University of Leicester, David was surrounded by a love for learning and nature from an early age. He attended…
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This clip is from a comedy short called “Blotto” (1930) starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film survives only in a censored 1937 re-release print which has had Pre-Code sequences removed (about one reel of material was cut) and a new music track added. Although the original 1930 version is…
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antonfoek Rediscovering the Fifth Element Elon Musk’s latest technological marvel, the Ethereon fighter jet, draws inspiration from an ancient concept that once fascinated Greek philosophers: the fifth element, known as “aether” or “ether.” Unlike the tangible elements of fire, water, earth, and air, aether was believed to be a mystical substance that filled the heavens…
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antonfoek The Traditional Concept of Time For centuries, humans have perceived time as a linear progression from past to present to future. This concept, deeply rooted in classical physics, suggests that time flows uniformly and consistently, like a river carrying us inexorably forward. However, recent advancements in quantum physics have begun to challenge this traditional…
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antonfoek Amsterdam, November 19th, 2024 – Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, from virtual assistants to self-driving cars. But how exactly does AI work? Let’s dive into the fascinating world of AI and explore the steps and techniques that enable machines to generate human-like outputs and language, even with a…
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antonfoek The visit of the Dutch star footballer Memphis Depay last Monday to the favela Jardim Santa Cristina in São Paulo has made a big impression, as ESPN Brasil notes a few days later. The Dutch forward of Corinthians took the time to talk to the inhabitants of the slum and eventually paid the bar bill for the community. “His visit…
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Rutger Bregman / the Guardian For centuries western culture has been permeated by the idea that humans are selfish creatures. That cynical image of humanity has been proclaimed in films and novels, history books and scientific research. But in the last 20 years, something extraordinary has happened. Scientists from all over the world have switched…
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A New Horizon for Moldova antonfoek Amsterdam, October 21st, 2024 – Moldova’s recent referendum to join the European Union marks a significant milestone in the country’s history1. This decision opens the door to a world of economic opportunities, particularly in revitalizing tourism and promoting its world-renowned wines2. Boosting Tourism with EU Membership Joining the EU…
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