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Algemene Informatie van en over antonfoek.com en eyesonsuriname.com dient om te verhelderen, te verbinden, te bekrachtigen. Niet om te verwarren, misleiden of alleen de machtigen te bedienen. Onze platformen zetten in op nuance, kennisdeling en het doorprikken van clichés over regio’s als Latijns-Amerika, het Caribisch gebied, en Zuid Oost Azië, met name Indonesië, is meer…
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Orson Welles in ‘ the Third Man ‘

In Italy for thirty years under the Borgias, they had warfare, terror, murder and bloodshed. But they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance. In Switzerland, they had brotherly love, they had five hundred years of democracy and peace, and what did that produce? The cuckoo clock. Orson Welles in ‘ the Third Man ‘

African, Indian, Javanese, Jewish, Chinese, Indigenous and European, German blood.

African, Indian, Javanese, Jewish, Chinese, Indigenous and European, German blood.

All In Berlin. Suriname, South America AntonJieSamFoek The scent of smoked piment hung heavy in the air, mingling with the sweet rot of mangoes, fallen way too late.  Old Ma Gertie stirred her pepperpot, the deep brown stew bubbling like a forgotten memory. Her hands, gnarled and darkened by a lifetime of sun and soil, moved with the practiced…
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French Scientific experiment

Michel Siffre antonfoek.com Amsterdam, 6 april 2025– In 1972, French scientist Michel Siffre conducted a radical experiment by isolating himself in a dark cave 440 feet underground for 180 days. He aimed to understand the relationship between the human mind and time, hypothesizing that extreme conditions could unlock insights into human biology. Siffre entered the cave…
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Adiante Franszoon wood carving

Far away, yet Suriname is near

antonjiesamfoek© Washington DC / Amsterdam, December 29, 2022— He was born nearly 64 years ago in Dangogo on the Saramacca River. Of course reading and writing didn’t end up there in the woods then. But what would it be? Who wants to learn to read and write when you already have everything you could want…
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This Is a FACT! Life-Changing Advice Every Woman Should Know from a Wise Old Woman

antonfoek Wisdom comes with age, and this wise old man has life-changing advice that every man needs to hear. From self-confidence and purpose to navigating relationships and aging gracefully, his insights are timeless and empowering. Whether in your 40s or 70s, these lessons will inspire you to live a happier, more fulfilling life. Don’t miss…
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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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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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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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