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A New Hope: Ivermectin's Potential in Cancer Treatment

A New Hope: Ivermectin’s Potential in Cancer Treatment

The Promise of Ivermectin antonfoek Amsterdam, October 17th, 2024 – Recent research by Dr. William Makis has brought a new ray of hope to the field of oncology1. His studies suggest that Ivermectin, a drug traditionally used as an antiviral and antiparasitic medication, may have significant potential in treating cancer1. This groundbreaking discovery could revolutionize…
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Discovering Nature’s Hidden Gems in Singapore:

A Harmonious Metropolis eyesonindonesia The Wild Heart of Singapore: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Amsterdam, October 16th, 2024 – Nestled in the heart of Singapore, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is a testament to the city’s commitment to preserving its natural heritage. This lush, verdant sanctuary is home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna, including…
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Hotel Majapahit: A Rich Living Legacy of Indonesia

Hotel Majapahit: A Rich Living Legacy of Indonesia

Uniquely surprising or is it surprisingly unique? eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, Oct. 7th 2024– The Hotel Majapahit in central Surabaya on East Java, Indonesia, is much more than just any luxury hotel.  What else can we say?  It is a living symbol of Indonesia’s rich history, culture, and resilience. For those who would want to know and are interested of course. Under…
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What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness

What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness

antonfoek What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? If you think it’s fame and money, you’re not alone – but, according to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, you’re mistaken. As the director of a 75-year-old study on adult development, Waldinger has unprecedented access to data on true happiness and satisfaction. In this talk,…
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Borobudur boutique hotel in Jakarta

The Family of the Family

eyesonindonesia Surabaya, March 8th 2024– As a young boy growing up in Palembang, East Sumatra, Indonesia, Kaharuddin Salamun, had his dreams, of course. He also had the urge of seeing the world and bringing changes in what he was going to do later in life.  He now is the General Manager of the Majapahit hotel…
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Two Subterranean Giants: A Tale of Two Cities

Two Subterranean Giants: A Tale of Two Cities

Beneath the bustling streets of New York City and Moscow lie two iconic subway systems, each mirroring the soul of its metropolis. While both transport millions daily, their histories, social roles, and what they tell us about society paint dramatically different pictures. From Utilitarian Roots to Grand Designs: Divergent Histories NYC’s subway, born in 1904,…
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Resilience

How to master antifragility for a happier life

Jonathan Haidt “Resilience” is being able to withstand hardship; “antifragility” goes one step further. “Resilience” is being able to withstand hardship. “Antifragility” goes one step further. The term, first coined by author Nassim Taleb, describes systems or entities that don’t just withstand adversity, but actually benefit and grow stronger from it. In many ways, antifragility…
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Why strive? Stephen Fry reads Nick Cave’s letter on the threat of computed creativity

In the events series Letters Live, performers read notable letters – old and new, original and written by others – in front of a live audience. In this video, as part of the Letters Live event at London’s Royal Albert Hall in November 2023, the British comedian and writer Stephen Fry reads a letter by…
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Life Has No Meaning

If Life Has No Meaning, Why Live? | Albert Camus

Art must not compromise with lies and servitude which, wherever they rule, breed solitude. Whatever our personal weaknesses may be, the nobility of our craft will always be rooted in two commitments, difficult to maintain: the refusal to lie about what one knows and the resistance to oppression.

The Stranger Albert Camus