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CARNAVAL IN RIO DE JANEIRO – BRAZIL

antonfoek Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival is an annual event for many. But for 39-year-old Russian model Irina Shayk, it was her first. She made a stunning debut on Monday, dressed in a spectacular rhinestone costume, as the guest of honor for the samba school Beija-Flor de Nilópolis, one of the most awarded schools in town.For…
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Anton JieSamFoek teaching in Tallinn Estonia

Estonia makes Artificial Intelligence an integral part of school lessons

Testing with ChatGPT and a chatbot helps teachers eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 4 March 2025 — Estonia is going to incorporate artificial intelligence into its national education system. This makes the Baltic state the first country world-wide that wants to apply AI in education on a national scale.  For its introduction, the Estonians are looking at the American OpenAI and research…
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A giant Chinese Dragon and a White Head Sea Eagle flying around the Capitol building in Washington at sunrise

Navigating the Dragon: Can the Trump Administration Steer the US-China Relations Away from Conflict?

antonfoek Amsterdam, February 23rd, 2025 – In a recent YouTube video, renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs raises a thought-provoking question: Is the United States overreacting to China’s economic rise? Sachs highlights that China has not been involved in a war for over 40 years, while the U.S. appears to be preparing for a potential conflict with…
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The Philosophic and Political Implications of Land Ownership Dispute Between First Settlers and Indigenous Peoples

The Philosophic and Political Implications of Land Ownership Dispute Between First Settlers and Indigenous Peoples

antonfoek Amsterdam, February 10th, 2025 – As the early settlers arrived on what is now the territory of the United States, they were met with vast landscapes that were already home to thriving indigenous communities. These native tribes, including various Indian nations and Aboriginal peoples, had lived in harmony with the land for millennia, guided…
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Politicians Inspired by Howard Zinn's Democratic Socialism

Politicians Inspired by Howard Zinn’s Democratic Socialism

antonfoek Amsterdam, February 10th, 2025 – Howard Zinn’s philosophy of democratic socialism has inspired a number of politicians around the world. These leaders have sought to implement policies that prioritize social welfare, economic equality, and democratic participation. Here are a few notable examples: 1. Bernie Sanders (United States) Bernie Sanders, a U.S. Senator from Vermont, has…
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Discovering Eltz Castle A Timeless Gem in Germany

Discovering Eltz Castle: A Timeless Gem in Germany

antonfoek A Family Legacy Through the Ages Amsterdam, February 6th, 2025 – Nestled in the lush hills of the Moselle Valley, Eltz Castle (Burg Eltz) stands as a striking emblem of medieval architecture and family heritage. Dating back to the 12th century, this enchanting castle has been owned by the same family for over 850…
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Argentina Grandchild found

Argentina – 138th Grandchild found

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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The Life and Legacy of Sir David Attenborough

The Life and Legacy of Sir David Attenborough

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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Stan Laurel laughing

Stan Laurel infectious laughing!

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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The Ethereon: Bridging Ancient Philosophy and Modern Technology

The Ethereon: Bridging Ancient Philosophy and Modern Technology

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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