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Andrew Graham-Dixon's new book, Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found, rests on the conviction that you cannot understand what's in a painting without knowing what its maker was thinking about. In Vermeer's case, that context includes a forgotten liberal sect — the Remonstrants and Collegiants, Christians without a church who believed peace would come through reading and toleration rather than a returning Messiah. Recover that world and a woman alone in a sunlit room is a radical image in a Europe where half of Germany had just died in war. If he's right, the label beside every Vermeer in every museum will one day have to change. Tyler and Andrew discuss whether it was inevitable we'd rediscover Vermeer, how that vanishingly rare sect left its fingerprints all over his life, why the Met has misread its own Allegory of the Catholic Faith, whether Vermeer painted for money or pointedly refused to, where the Gardner's stolen Concert might be, why Dutch music never blossomed as much as Dutch painting did, how the Church of England rivaled the Cultural Revolution in wiping out British art, whether you can still spot an English painting on sight, the love that saturates late Rembrandt and the mystery of his soaring print prices, the nail on the wall that proves two Vermeer paintings are a pair, why the French are to blame for George Stubbs lack of status, whether we can still love Malevich, why Andrews calls recent Richter "almost like printing money," why female artists and antique textiles remain absurdly cheap, why nobody builds beautiful neighborhoods any longer, and much more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video on the new dedicated Conversations with Tyler channel. Recorded April 7th, 2026. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Follow Andrew on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:44 - The Mystery of Vermeer 00:12:53 - Dutch Music 00:15:51 - English Art 00:19:49 - Rembrandt 00:23:17 - Attributions 00:26:22 - Exhibitions and Restorations 00:30:05 - Underrated French Artists 00:35:16 - Howard Hodgkin 00:38:00 - Difficult-To-Love Artists 00:40:53 - Other Dutch Painters 00:44:20 - Contemporary Art 00:48:05 - Buying Art 00:50:39 - Neighborhood Aesthetics 00:54:39 - Advice for Aspiring Art Critics 00:56:14 - Outro Image Credit: Aliona Adrianova

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For decades, women were handed a birth control prescription and sent home. Side effects were minimized. Questions were met with reassurance instead of real information. That left a vacuum, and into that vacuum poured a wave of claims that hormonal birth control is toxic, wrecks your hormones, causes infertility, and takes years to recover from. The truth? Birth control isn't as simple as "good" or "bad." It's nuanced, and nuance is exactly what the algorithm can't deliver in a 60-second video. In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by Dr. Fran Haydanek, a board-certified OB/GYN, residency faculty member, and one of the most trusted physician voices in women's health on social media. Together, they unpack the biggest birth control myths and viral health claims, separating what's supported by evidence from what's misunderstood, oversimplified, or simply untrue. No agenda. No fear. Just evidence-based medicine and two physicians who believe women deserve honest information to make the best decisions for their own bodies. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: * Whether hormonal birth control is actually harming your hormones or fertility * Why so many birth control myths continue to spread online * Which viral hormone claims are backed by evidence and which aren't * How different birth control methods affect fertility, PMOS, and egg freezing * What every woman should know before choosing, stopping, or changing birth control * Why better conversations with your doctor can completely change your care Whether you're choosing a birth control method, planning for pregnancy, managing PMOS, or simply trying to separate fact from fiction online, this episode will help you better understand your body and make more informed decisions with confidence. Topics covered: hormonal birth control, birth control myths, birth control pill, fertility, infertility, PMOS, post birth control syndrome, hormonal IUDs, IUD insertion pain, Depo-Provera, Nexplanon, tubal ligation, salpingectomy, egg freezing, Dutch Test, estrogen dominance, adrenal fatigue, women's hormones, reproductive health. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Why birth control misinformation spread so fast 05:13 The list of doctors who will tie your tubes 08:52 Can you get your tubes untied later? 10:13 Does removing your tubes lower your ovarian cancer risk? 11:32 Does the pill treat PMOS or just mask it? 15:40 Does the pill ruin your hormones? 17:10 Do you need to detox from the pill? 17:50 When to stop the pill if you want to get pregnant 19:30 Annual visit vs problem visit, and why it changes your care 22:05 Does birth control cause infertility? 23:15 Does the pill save your eggs for later? 27:00 Does Depo-Provera cause brain tumors? 29:47 Two doctors disagree about progestin IUDs 32:48 How patients changed IUD insertion pain 36:10 When to take out your IUD before trying 39:56 How your birth control affects an egg freezing cycle 41:50 Do blood draws cause miscarriage?  43:44 Do you need supplements for adrenal fatigue? 45:40 Is estrogen dominance real? 46:34 What is the Dutch test, and why won't most OB/GYNs order it? FOLLOW DR. FRAN HAYDANEK: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pagingdrfran/?hl=en Website: https://www.pagingdrfran.com/ You can listen to Dr. Haydanek's podcast, I Did My Own Research, wherever you get your podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-did-my-own-research/id1879906055 AS A WOMAN WITH DR. NATALIE CRAWFORD: * Earn FREE CE Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com * Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLveZDgg3_HZ9m7Wy3C6Vvyrj_NtEOwj_l&si=1zAekOjCpsCdOgJN  * Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-a-woman/id1449553339  * Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/12IYOLH9liu60gk5D0bRPk?si=b1bfdc1998994e7f  * Follow Natalie on Substack: https://nataliecrawfordmd.substack.com  * Follow Natalie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd  * Follow Natalie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliecrawfordmd  Dr. Natalie Crawford's book, The Fertility Formula, is a science-backed, compassionate guide that helps women understand their hormones, optimize their health, and take charge of their fertility. Get your copy here: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book  You can learn more about Dr. Natalie Crawford's practice here: https://www.forafertility.com  This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠!  Disclaimer: Natalie Crawford, MD is a doctor but she is not your doctor. Infertility is trying to conceive for 1 year or more without pregnancy (if under age 35) and trying for 6 months or more if you are over the age of 35. If your periods are not regular, you should seek medical evaluation with your gynecologist or fertility doctor regardless of how long you have been trying to conceive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Veluwe's Secret Temple: Unveiling the Lost Heirloom Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-07-21-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel door het bladerdak van het mysterieuze Veluwe Bos.En: The sun shone brightly through the canopy of the mysterious Veluwe Bos.Nl: De vogels zongen vrolijk terwijl Bram en Esmee zich een weg baanden door de dichte begroeiing.En: The birds sang cheerfully as Bram and Esmee made their way through the dense vegetation.Nl: "Het moet hier ergens zijn," zei Bram vastberaden, terwijl hij een vergeelde kaart voor zich hield.En: "It must be here somewhere," Bram said determinedly, as he held a yellowed map in front of him.Nl: De kaart was alles wat zijn grootvader hem had nagelaten, samen met het verhaal van een verloren familie-erfstuk verborgen in de Verborgen Tempel.En: The map was all his grandfather had left him, along with the story of a lost family heirloom hidden in the Verborgen Tempel.Nl: Esmee volgde zijn snel tempo, haar ogen speurend naar aanwijzingen.En: Esmee followed his fast pace, her eyes searching for clues.Nl: Ze was altijd voorzichtig, een eigenschap die hen in het verleden al vaak had geholpen.En: She was always cautious, a trait that had helped them on many occasions in the past.Nl: "Bram, laten we even stoppen en een plan maken," stelde ze voor.En: "Bram, let's stop and make a plan," she suggested.Nl: Maar Bram was ongeduldig.En: But Bram was impatient.Nl: De belofte aan zijn grootvader dreef hem voort.En: The promise to his grandfather drove him forward.Nl: De Veluwe was prachtig in de zomer, met weelderige bossen vol leven en een mystieke sfeer die hun avontuur doordrenkte.En: The Veluwe was beautiful in the summer, with lush forests full of life and a mystical atmosphere that permeated their adventure.Nl: De tempel stond diep in het bos, omringd door wortels en klimop, een glimp van oudheid verborgen voor de gewone wandelaar.En: The temple stood deep in the forest, surrounded by roots and ivy, a glimpse of antiquity hidden from the ordinary hiker.Nl: Bij aankomst bij de tempel keken Bram en Esmee elkaar aan.En: Upon arriving at the temple, Bram and Esmee looked at each other.Nl: De stenen muren waren bedekt met ingewikkelde gravures.En: The stone walls were covered with intricate engravings.Nl: "Hier moet het zijn," mompelde Bram, terwijl hij de ingang inspecteerde.En: "This must be it," muttered Bram, as he inspected the entrance.Nl: Ze stapten naar binnen, de muren glanzend van eeuwenoude geheimen.En: They stepped inside, the walls gleaming with ancient secrets.Nl: De binnenkant van de tempel was koel en schemerig.En: The interior of the temple was cool and dim.Nl: In het midden stond een groot stenen altaar, bezaaid met symbooltegels.En: In the center stood a large stone altar, studded with symbol tiles.Nl: Het leek wel een puzzel.En: It looked like a puzzle.Nl: Bram fronste.En: Bram frowned.Nl: Hij zag de logica van de symbolen, maar er miste nog iets.En: He saw the logic of the symbols, but something was missing.Nl: Esmee stapte dichterbij en onderzocht de symbolen met nieuwe ogen.En: Esmee stepped closer and examined the symbols with fresh eyes.Nl: "Kijk, Bram," zei ze, "deze moeten wij samen plaatsen."En: "Look, Bram," she said, "we need to place these together."Nl: Ze werkten samen, beetje bij beetje vielen de symbolen op hun plek.En: They worked together, and bit by bit the symbols fell into place.Nl: Bram besefte dat hij Esmee's kennis nodig had om het mysterie te ontrafelen.En: Bram realized he needed Esmee's knowledge to unravel the mystery.Nl: Met hun gecombineerde krachten klonk er een zacht gerommel.En: With their combined strengths, a soft rumble sounded.Nl: Een verborgen compartiment in het altaar schoof open en stelde een glanzend oud medaillon bloot.En: A hidden compartment in the altar slid open, revealing a gleaming old medallion.Nl: Bram pakte het medaillon voorzichtig op.En: Bram picked up the medallion carefully.Nl: "We hebben het gevonden, Esmee," zei hij met een glimlach.En: "We found it, Esmee," he said with a smile.Nl: Het erfstuk, het symbool voor zijn belofte, rustte in zijn handen.En: The heirloom, the symbol of his promise, rested in his hands.Nl: Esmee lachte naar hem.En: Esmee smiled at him.Nl: Ze hadden het samen gedaan.En: They had done it together.Nl: En in dat moment begreep Bram dat hij niet alles zelf hoefde te doen.En: And in that moment, Bram understood that he didn't have to do everything alone.Nl: Vriendschap en vertrouwen maakten de reis de moeite waard.En: Friendship and trust made the journey worthwhile.Nl: Terwijl ze de tempel verlieten, voelden ze de warme zomerbries.En: As they left the temple, they felt the warm summer breeze.Nl: De Veluwe, met al zijn geheimen, had hen een belangrijke les geleerd.En: The Veluwe, with all its secrets, had taught them an important lesson.Nl: Bram en Esmee stapten uit de schaduw van de bomen en terug naar het zonlicht, hun band sterker dan ooit.En: Bram and Esmee stepped out of the shadow of the trees and back into the sunlight, their bond stronger than ever. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheencanopy: bladerdakmysterious: mysterieuzedense: dichtevegetation: begroeiingdeterminedly: vastberadenyellowed: vergeeldeheirloom: erfstukhidden: verborgencautious: voorzichtiglush: weelderigemystical: mystiekepermeated: doordrenkteantiquity: oudheidintricate: ingewikkeldeengravings: gravuresdim: schemerigaltar: altaarstudied: bezaaidpuzzle: puzzelfrowned: fronsteunravel: ontrafelenrumble: gerommelcompartment: compartimentgleaming: glanzendmedallion: medaillonpromise: beloftecompanionship: vriendschaptrust: vertrouwenjourney: reis

St. Angelo Fort is one of Kerala's oldest coastal forts, built by the Portuguese in 1505 and later occupied by the Dutch and the British. Over the years, local folklore has given rise to ghost stories about unexplained footsteps along the ramparts, shadowy figures near the old bastions, strange whispers at night, and sightings of soldiers believed to be guarding the fort long after their deaths. From a psychological perspective, such experiences can often be explained by the power of expectation and the environment. Welcome to Beyporesultan, where mysteries, history, hidden truths, and unexplained events come to life. From ancient legends and archaeological discoveries to modern-day enigmas, we explore the stories that challenge what we think we know. Join us on a journey beyond the ordinary and uncover the unknown. Follow Beyporesultan for more fascinating stories and mysteries from around the world.

If you want to cut through the blather and just get to the good stuff, you've found it. This week, Scot and Tony dive into the stupid stuff making headlines so you don't have to. From a spectacularly tragic Willy Wonka experience in Scotland to an art exhibit made entirely of peanut butter, we're serving up all the news that's true... really. As far as you know. Grab your burnt peanuts and strap in.Episode Chapters:0:00 - Intro: Cutting Through the Noise & Candy Nostalgia2:55 - The Peanut Butter Floor: 800 lbs of nutty Dutch "art"7:43 - Equestrian Mankini Scandal: Shane Rose's costume controversy11:15 - The Catalyst Cyber Suit: A $3,000 electro-shock fitness nightmare16:59 - The Willy Wonka Disaster: Glasgow's depressing bouncy castle scam20:17 - Outro: Who pays for this stuff?Join the Conversation!Have a question, comment, conundrum, or a well-crafted snark? We want to hear it (it really brightens Scot's day).Email us: TITR@netradio.networkDrop a comment down below!If you enjoyed the absurdity, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Follow so you never miss an amalgamation of information!Hosted by Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes.

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July 20, 2026 Arctic Circle to Dutch Steel Mill  (Building BuildWitt 62) DT 462 BuildWitt Update #62– DT 462 Aaron recaps the wins and lessons learned at BuildWitt this week. Learn more about attending the 2026 Ariat Dirt World Summit by visiting https://events.dirtworld.com/event/summit-2026/summary Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/product Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IVF stimulation doesn't create egg quality. It reveals it. Most people think an IVF cycle starts on day one of stimulation. Biologically, that's already too late. You were told the protocol would be adjusted. Maybe the dose went up. Maybe they switched you to a different one entirely. And the result was the same, or close enough that nobody could explain the difference. Somewhere in it, you started wondering whether the cycle was ever really the variable. The follicles recruited in your cycle have been developing for weeks to months. They reflect the metabolic and inflammatory conditions that were present during that window. Stimulation doesn't override those conditions. It asks the system to perform under them. The same applies to sperm. His semen analysis came back normal, he got a high five from the REI, and nobody looked at DNA integrity or fragmentation. In this episode, I walk through three patterns we see with clients and why repeating a cycle without reassessing readiness often produces the same result. CHAPTERS 00:00 Why the cycle was decided before day one 01:00 Pattern one: egg and sperm quality are set before stimulation begins 02:00 The sperm side nobody looked at, and why stimulation amplifies what is already there 03:00 Pattern two: why pre-IVF prep fails when it is just supplements and timelines 04:00 Blood sugar, gut and immune signaling, and stress physiology 05:00 Pattern three: preparing for IVF versus auditing whether you are ready 06:00 The hierarchy, and whether now is the time to push the system 07:00 The reframe: clarity protects your time, energy, and biology EMBRYO AUDIT CHECKLIST If you're preparing for IVF or considering another cycle, the free Embryo Audit Checklist walks through the key systems that influence egg quality, embryo development, and implantation, so you can have a more informed conversation before moving forward. Download it here: https://fabfertile.com/pages/embryo-audit-checklist FUNCTIONAL FERTILITY SECOND OPINION A free 45-minute call where I review your labs, your history, and your patterns with you. This is a diagnostic review, not coaching on a protocol. You leave knowing what your biology has been telling you and what your next decision could be. Book here: https://fabfertile.com/pages/book ABOUT THE HOST I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally, a podcast with over one million downloads. My functional fertility team works with couples navigating low AMH and failed IVF, reviewing functional lab results, gut microbiome, food sensitivity, vaginal microbiome, nutrigenomics, HTMA, DUTCH, toxin testing, and bloodwork alongside nervous system work, to help identify patterns that may not have been considered. We work alongside your medical team, not instead of them. Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile, host of Get Pregnant Naturally (1M+ downloads), and author of Fabulously Fertile. If this episode helped, leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It is how other women find this work.

Steff, Milo and Gareth analyse 'The Maverick'...what does it mean in football terms? What does it mean in Spurs terms? Who have been our favourite mavericks? Is there room in the modern game for The Maverick? Some of this pod is even delivered with a Dutch lilt!Website: https://thegameisaboutglory.co.uk/Bluesky: @thegameisaboutglory.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ross Halls is joined by Alex Jones for a Monday edition of Ipswich Town Transfer Talk.The boys reflect on a busy weekend of news, with deals agreed for Leicester City star Abdul Fatawu and Fulham defender Issa Diop.Then it's onto the Blues' interest in Dutch goalkeepers Kayne van Oevelen and Kjell Scherpen, playing at FC Volendam and Union SG respectively.There's also talk about Hidemasa Morita, the Japanese midfielder in talks over a switch to Portman Road after leaving Sporting CP.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Green Diplomacy: Bridging Economy and Environment Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-07-20-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon straalde door de grote glazen ramen van het conferentiecentrum in Amsterdam.En: The sun shone through the large glass windows of the conference center in Amsterdam.Nl: Het was druk binnen.En: It was busy inside.Nl: Overal klonk het geluid van stemmen en het gezoem van de airconditioning.En: Everywhere, the sound of voices and the hum of the air conditioning filled the air.Nl: Internationale afgevaardigden zaten achter tafels met laptops en stapels papier.En: International delegates sat behind tables with laptops and stacks of paper.Nl: Het was de Internationale Top over Duurzaamheid, en er hing een kriebelende spanning in de lucht.En: It was the International Summit on Sustainability, and an itchy tension was in the air.Nl: Bram zat met een bezorgde blik aan een ronde tafel.En: Bram sat with a concerned look at a round table.Nl: Hij was een gedreven milieuactivist, bezorgd over de toekomst van onze planeet.En: He was a driven environmental activist, worried about the future of our planet.Nl: Naast hem zat Femke, een nuchtere vertegenwoordiger van de overheid.En: Next to him sat Femke, a pragmatic government representative.Nl: Haar taak was lastig: economische groei en milieubescherming in balans houden.En: Her task was challenging: balancing economic growth and environmental protection.Nl: Bram had één wens.En: Bram had one wish.Nl: Hij wilde dat de regering beloofde om de koolstofuitstoot flink te verminderen.En: He wanted the government to promise to significantly reduce carbon emissions.Nl: Maar de economische adviseurs van de overheid maakten zich zorgen.En: But the government's economic advisors were concerned.Nl: Ze vreesden dat strenge milieuregels schadelijk zouden kunnen zijn voor de economie.En: They feared that strict environmental regulations could be harmful to the economy.Nl: Dit gaf frictie.En: This created friction.Nl: Bram zijn idealen stonden haaks op Femke haar verantwoordelijkheden.En: Bram's ideals were at odds with Femke's responsibilities.Nl: "Femke," begon Bram, zijn stem vast en zeker.En: "Femke," Bram began, his voice firm and certain.Nl: "We moeten handelen.En: "We must act.Nl: We kunnen niet langer wachten."En: We can no longer wait."Nl: Hij legde zijn voorstel op tafel: een geleidelijke aanpak voor het verminderen van de uitstoot.En: He laid his proposal on the table: a gradual approach to reducing emissions.Nl: Dit moest de regering meer aanspreken.En: This should appeal more to the government.Nl: Femke luisterde aandachtig.En: Femke listened attentively.Nl: Ze voelde de druk van haar opdracht.En: She felt the pressure of her assignment.Nl: Ze moest compromissen sluiten tussen economie en milieu.En: She had to make compromises between economy and environment.Nl: Maar Bram's passie was aanstekelijk.En: But Bram's passion was infectious.Nl: Zijn gegevens over de gevolgen van klimaatverandering waren moeilijk te negeren.En: His data on the consequences of climate change was hard to ignore.Nl: Na een diepe zucht trok Femke haar gedachten op een rij.En: After a deep sigh, Femke collected her thoughts.Nl: "Bram, jouw data zijn overtuigend," zei ze.En: "Bram, your data is convincing," she said.Nl: "Ik begrijp de urgentie.En: "I understand the urgency.Nl: Laten we een ambitieuzer plan maken.En: Let's make a more ambitious plan.Nl: Maar laten we ook economische prikkels voor groene technologie toevoegen."En: But let's also add economic incentives for green technology."Nl: Het was een beslissend moment.En: It was a decisive moment.Nl: Bram begreep nu beter hoe ingewikkeld beleid maken is.En: Bram now understood better how complicated policy-making is.Nl: Femke voelde voor het eerst de kracht van innovatieve oplossingen om haar missie te volbrengen.En: Femke felt for the first time the power of innovative solutions to achieve her mission.Nl: De vergadering eindigde met hernieuwd optimisme.En: The meeting ended with renewed optimism.Nl: Ze hadden een weg gevonden die zowel de planeet als de economie ten goede zou komen.En: They had found a path that would benefit both the planet and the economy.Nl: De zon scheen nog steeds helder door de ramen, en de geur van verse koffie hing in de lucht.En: The sun still shone brightly through the windows, and the scent of freshly brewed coffee hung in the air.Nl: Zowel Bram als Femke wisten dat de verandering zou komen, stap voor stap.En: Both Bram and Femke knew that change would come, step by step. Vocabulary Words:shone: straaldeconference: conferentiecentrumhum: gezoemdelegates: afgevaardigdenitchy: kriebelendetension: spanningconcerned: bezorgdedriven: gedrevenpragmatic: nuchterebalancing: balans houdenadvisors: adviseursfriction: frictieideals: idealenfirm: vastproposal: voorstelgradual: geleidelijkeattentively: aandachtigcompromises: compromissenincentives: prikkelsambitious: ambitieuzerinnovative: innovatievescent: geurfreshly: versebrewed: gebrouwenurgent: urgentdecisive: beslissendcomplicated: ingewikkeldrenewed: hernieuwdoptimism: optimismebenefit: ten goede komen

We review all the latest Ipswich Town transfer news - with deals for three World Cup 2026 stars looking close, potentially Town's first Japanese player, plus a couple of Dutch goalkeepers!

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Triumph Over the Storm: A Gardener's Bold Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-07-20-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een prachtige zomerdag in de Keukenhof, waar de geur van bloeiende tulpen in de lucht hing.En: It was a beautiful summer day in the Keukenhof, where the scent of blooming tulips hung in the air.Nl: Sven stond nerveus tussen zijn kleurrijke bloemenperken.En: Sven stood nervously among his colorful flower beds.Nl: Vandaag was de dag van de grote tuindesignwedstrijd, en hij wilde niets liever dan de naam van zijn vader eren.En: Today was the day of the big garden design competition, and he wanted nothing more than to honor his father's name.Nl: De wolkenloze ochtend veranderde snel.En: The cloudless morning quickly changed.Nl: Donkere wolken rolden binnen, en in de verte klonk het gerommel van onweer.En: Dark clouds rolled in, and in the distance, the rumbling of thunder could be heard.Nl: Lotte, Sven's goede vriendin, stond naast hem.En: Lotte, Sven's good friend, stood beside him.Nl: "Sven, die storm komt snel opzetten.En: "Sven, that storm is coming in fast.Nl: Wat gaan we doen?"En: What are we going to do?"Nl: vroeg ze bezorgd.En: she asked worriedly.Nl: Bram, een behulpzame buur van Sven, kwam snel aangerend.En: Bram, a helpful neighbor of Sven, came running quickly.Nl: "Misschien moeten we je ontwerpen verplaatsen, Sven!"En: "Maybe we should move your designs, Sven!"Nl: Maar Sven wist dat zijn complexe bloemstukken bij verplaatsen zouden kunnen beschadigen.En: But Sven knew that his complex flower arrangements could get damaged if they were moved.Nl: Zijn vader leerde hem ooit dat bloemen het best floreren wanneer ze zichzelf kunnen zijn, zelfs tegen tegenslagen in.En: His father had once taught him that flowers thrive best when they can be themselves, even in the face of adversity.Nl: Met die gedachte keek Sven naar de lucht.En: With that thought, Sven looked at the sky.Nl: De eerste regendruppels vielen.En: The first raindrops fell.Nl: Het leek alsof de natuur de adem inhield.En: It seemed as if nature held its breath.Nl: Sven voelde de druk op zijn schouders, maar ook de steun van Lotte en Bram.En: Sven felt the pressure on his shoulders, but also the support of Lotte and Bram.Nl: "We proberen ze te beschermen tegen het ergste van de storm," zei hij vastberaden.En: "We'll try to protect them from the worst of the storm," he said resolutely.Nl: Ze werkten samen om zeilen en takken strategisch te plaatsen, in de hoop de ergste schade te beperken.En: They worked together to place tarps and branches strategically, hoping to minimize the worst damage.Nl: De storm barstte los.En: The storm broke loose.Nl: De regen kwam met bakken uit de lucht en de wind gierde om hen heen.En: The rain poured down in torrents and the wind howled around them.Nl: Sven, Lotte, en Bram hielden vol, werkten snel en doeltreffend.En: Sven, Lotte, and Bram persevered, working quickly and effectively.Nl: Uiteindelijk begon de storm af te nemen, en de zon brak weer door de wolken.En: Eventually, the storm began to subside, and the sun broke through the clouds again.Nl: Hoewel sommige bloemen gehavend waren, stond het centrale stuk nog fier overeind.En: Although some flowers were battered, the central piece still stood proudly.Nl: De vroege ochtend had zijn pracht niet verloren.En: The early morning had not lost its splendor.Nl: De jury arriveerde en inspecteerde de ontwerpen.En: The jury arrived and inspected the designs.Nl: Ze waren onder de indruk van Sven's innovatieve gebruik van natuurlijke schuilplaatsen en de veerkracht van zijn bloemen.En: They were impressed by Sven's innovative use of natural shelters and the resilience of his flowers.Nl: Aan het eind van de dag werd Sven verrassend uitgeroepen tot winnaar.En: At the end of the day, Sven was surprisingly announced as the winner.Nl: De vreugde overwon zijn eerdere angst.En: Joy overcame his earlier fear.Nl: Hij besefte dat hij niet langer in de schaduw van zijn vader stond.En: He realized that he no longer stood in his father's shadow.Nl: Zijn passie en creativiteit waren zijn eigen.En: His passion and creativity were his own.Nl: Samen met Lotte en Bram nam hij de trofee in ontvangst, met de wetenschap dat hij zijn eigen pad had gebaand in de geliefde wereld van tuinieren.En: Together with Lotte and Bram, he accepted the trophy, knowing that he had forged his own path in the beloved world of gardening. Vocabulary Words:scent: geurblooming: bloeiendenervously: nerveuscloudless: wolkenlozerumbling: gerommeladversity: tegenslagenresolutely: vastberadenminimize: beperkentorrents: bakkenhowled: gierdepersevered: hielden volsplendor: prachtinspected: inspecteerdeinnovative: innovatieveresilience: veerkrachtovercame: overwonpassion: passiecreativity: creativiteitforged: gebaandpath: padcompetition: wedstrijdstrategically: strategischcomplex: complexearrangements: bloemstukkenshelters: schuilplaatsensupport: steunpressure: druktrophy: trofeeflourish: florerenbeloved: geliefde

What in the World? That phrase has become the title of an ongoing series on Crosstalk noting some of the more outlandish or shocking things taking place in society and the world. Many of these stories don't get coverage from mainstream media, so settle-in as Jim takes you through these surprising news items. Here's a sample from the broadcast: Chancellor Sam Hawgood of the University of California San Francisco struggles to answer whether a non-biological woman has ever had a baby. The League of Women Voters believes that keeping men who claim to be women out of women's sports is an egregious example of sex discrimination. A transgender person born as a male and identifying as a female fled the U.S. for the Netherlands, apparently feeling there would be greater freedom there. This same person complained about being harassed by Muslim migrants in this Dutch country. On a leftist podcast, Francesca Hong, who's running for governor in Wisconsin, branded hospitals that won't provide gender affirming care for children as, "cowardly". Christ Episcopal Church in Dayton, Ohio, used food dye to turn their communion bread in the colors of the LGBTQ rainbow. The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation released a report bemoaning the decline of LGBTQ characters in film. Texas State Representative James Talarico, the Council on American/Islamic Relations, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and more also made the cut as part of this selection of eye-opening news stories.

1976. You'd think that people would have had enough of silly love songs.Well, silly or not, the charts of this fascinating year were full of big, big hits. Crowdpleasers, I hear you cry? Well, whatever way you view 1976, and many so-called rock journos and hacks would do so rather disdainfully, the twelve months bookended by number ones by Queen and Johnny Mathis (!) were certainly colourful and (checks notes for suitable adjective) erm, eclectic. Whilst certain history threads (I'm looking at you again Channel 5) will tell you that everyone was embracing bondage trousers, safety pins and other overused punk stereotypes, the truth was that the cash registers at Woolworths were ringing to the sounds of everything from the Greek smock admirer Demis Roussos, Dutch fairground dwelling country swingers Pussycat and those loveable Rock and Roll revivalists and brothel creeper wearing funsters Showaddywaddy.And the biggest selling single of the year - well that would be the Brotherhood of Man's lip smacking shoe shuffler and Eurovision winning rocket.Yes, punk would no doubt influence the coming years of popular culture, but not whilst The Wurzels were ploughing the pop fields of '76.The world of compilations was shifting up a gear too as the album charts saw TV advertising become a major factor in changing the landscape of big sellers with huge number one sellers from the kids favourites Slim Whitman, Bert Weedon, Glen Campbell and The Beach Boys, who remained at number one for ten consecutive weeks through that Hot, Hot, Hot summer of 1976. Good vibrations indeed!And in the jet-pack future of the 21st Century, how much fun does 1976 look? Well, pop kids, let the Guardian's head rock and pop critic Alexis Petridis and author Ian Wade guide you through it courtesy of the spanking NOW Yearbook 1976.The emergence of the stadium rock, pop sound10cc inventing Paranoid AndroidGuilty Pleasures (or not!)The wonderfully weird world of FoxDisco - hello!And along the way, rediscover the shimmering sounds that kept us sane through the heatwave, explore how CB radio (and questionable radio 1 DJs, mate) became a real thing (but not by The Real Thing), consider what Cliff Richard and Lou Reed may have discussed in Studio 54, which single was Wadey's first, which artist's concert Alexis was joined by Johnny Trunk at, the story of Ruby Flipper and the Blue Peter garden, which acts not to get stuck in a lift with and why David Dundas is not struggling to find funds for his next pair of jeans.Confused? Lost? Over-stimulated? You're in great pop company then in 1976. And we wouldn't have it any other way.Whether you were there or are rediscovering this amazing pop year for the first time, grab a cool drink, and jump onboard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

alt-J frontman Joe Newman opens up about making his debut Jjerome87 album, The Canyon, experiencing ego death, California inspiration, cinematic Americana, and sampling a double Dutch team.

In the world of fashion, Haute Couture has a place all its own. Found nowhere else on earth, it is a distinctly French phenomenon. Both experimental and full of symbolism, Haute Couture sometimes looks unflinchingly at what is currently rattling the planet and puts our contemporary anxieties and fears on display. This edition features the Dutch duo Viktor & Rolf, Japan's Yuima Nakazato, the quintessentially Parisian Stéphane Rolland and the divine Adeline André.

Gold sends a shiver through the spine of the adventurer, the merest hint drives men to acts of extreme bravery, or stupidity. Moderate men and women throw off their cloaks of social anonymity and travel thousands of kilometers in arduous conditions just to lay their hands on a Gramm or two of the yellow treasure. Gold fever is a pandemic even in the modern world, although the price of gold fluctuates based on world geopolitics and economics. What is this allure? Callous investors of the modern era decry gold bugs and their passion, sneering at the pursuit of a commodity that appears to have very little going for it other than it's scarcity. Despite these days of blockchain, ETFs, polymarket and AI investor hullabaloo, the physical value underpinning billions is bullion. By the 1880s, gold was more than something to lock away in a vault or fashion into a king's crown. It had become one of the world's essential industrial commodities, prized because it would not rust, tarnish or corrode, and because it could be beaten into sheets so thin they were almost transparent. Gold leaf adorned the domes of public buildings, church altars, picture frames and the spines of expensive books. Dentists relied on it for fillings, crowns and bridges because it was soft, durable and chemically inert. Watchmakers and instrument makers used it for precision components that had to resist corrosion, while jewellers transformed it into rings, brooches and chains for an expanding middle class. Gold salts found their way into photography and medicine, and artisans incorporated the metal into fine porcelain, glass and luxury decorative objects. Yet these practical uses consumed only a fraction of the world's output. The overwhelming demand for gold came from another purpose altogether: it was the metal that underpinned the global financial system. Nations minted it into sovereigns, eagles and francs, banks stored it in their vaults as the foundation of their currencies, and governments measured their economic strength by the weight of bullion they possessed. Every new reef discovered promised not merely ornaments or luxury goods, but the power to expand credit, finance empires and reshape the world economy. Geologically speaking the Witwatersrand gold basin is a unique phenomenon, it is the most immense gold resource with the poorest grade ever discovered. Witwatersrand makes up 1/3rd of all gold ever mined in the history of planet earth. Standing south of Johannesburg these days and looking at the high ground, the Witwatersrand, gives you very little idea about why early settlers called this the Ridge of White Waters. It's all developed now, there the inevitable town house development complexes, shopping malls, industrialised and urbanised land has obfuscated the look and feel of the landscape. As the early trekkers made their way north from the Vaal River in the mid-1830s, they were struck by the beautiful vista of a broad ridge about 100 kilometers across, dotted with waterfalls in summer. To give you an idea about what this must have looked like, go visit the Walter Sisulu botanical gardens in Roodepoort to take a look at the stunning waterfall there. The entire ridge was covered with these waterfalls, particularly spectacular after heavy rains — places like Roodepoort, Melville, Parktown, Upper Houghton, Orange Grove, Bedfordview were covered in clear running falls, long since channeled and drained, the silver cascades long gone. The Australians have a lot to do with gold discoveries in South Africa - particularly Henry Lewis who had been lured to Southern Africa by reports of paydirt in the Eastern Transvaal - Pilgrims Rest etc. That was in 1874 and like many other diggers, he wondered about and eventually discovered alluvial gold on the farm Blaaubank near Rustenburg. Fred Struben was the son of a Dutch naval officer who arrived in South Africa in the 1850s, and he disembarked in Cape Town with a thirst for adventure.

QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“It takes courage to love, but pain through love is the purifying fire which those who love generously know. We all know people who are so much afraid of pain that they shut themselves up like clams in a shell and, giving out nothing, receive nothing and therefore shrink until life is a mere living death.”~Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962), diplomat, activist, and longest-serving U.S. first lady “The condition of the Psalmist's mind was complex—he feared, but that fear did not fill the whole area of his mind.... It is possible, then, for fear and faith to occupy the mind at the same moment. We are strange beings, and our experience in the divine life is stranger still. We are often in a twilight, where light and darkness are both present and it is hard to tell which predominates. It is a blessed fear which drives us to trust. Unregenerate fear drives from God, gracious fear drives to him.”~Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892), famed London pastor “The Psalter is the prayer book of Jesus Christ in the truest sense of the word. He prayed the Psalter and now it has become his prayer for all time.”~Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945), theologian-pastor, executed for his opposition to the Nazis Question 1: What is the chief end of man?Answer: Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. Question 2: What rule has God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him?Answer: The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him. Question 3: What do the Scriptures principally teach?Answer: The Scriptures principally teach, what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man.~Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) “Don't bother to give God instructions; just report for duty.”~Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983), Dutch survivor of a Nazi death campSERMON PASSAGE Psalm 56 (ESV)To the choirmaster: according to The Dove on Far-off Terebinths.A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. 1  Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me;  all day long an attacker oppresses me;2  my enemies trample on me all day long,  for many attack me proudly.3  When I am afraid,  I put my trust in you.4  In God, whose word I praise,  in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.  What can flesh do to me? 5  All day long they injure my cause;  all their thoughts are against me for evil.6  They stir up strife, they lurk;  they watch my steps,  as they have waited for my life.7  For their crime will they escape?  In wrath cast down the peoples, O God! 8  You have kept count of my tossings;  put my tears in your bottle.  Are they not in your book?9  Then my enemies will turn back  in the day when I call.  This I know, that God is for me.10 In God, whose word I praise,  in the Lord, whose word I praise,11 in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.  What can man do to me? 12 I must perform my vows to you, O God;  I will render thank offerings to you.13 For you have delivered my soul from death,  yes, my feet from falling,  that I may walk before God  in the light of life.

On this episode of the podcast we take a look at the Playstation lawsuit in Dutch court, Ubisoft Barcelona going on strike due to layoffs, and break down the retro market in the wake of the Playstation announcement.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Facing the Sky: Overcoming Daan's Fear of Flying Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-07-19-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In het hart van Amsterdam, in een modern kantoor met grote ramen en uitzicht op de grachten, heerst een drukte van jewelste.En: In the heart of Amsterdam, in a modern office with large windows and a view of the canals, there is a hive of activity.Nl: De telefoon rinkelt, toetsenborden ratelen, en het zonlicht speelt over de tafels in de vergaderruimtes.En: The phone rings, keyboards clatter, and sunlight dances over the tables in the meeting rooms.Nl: Daan zit aan zijn bureau en bekijkt zijn agenda voor de komende week.En: Daan sits at his desk and reviews his schedule for the coming week.Nl: Zijn hart bonkt als hij aan de vlucht naar Londen denkt.En: His heart pounds when he thinks about the flight to London.Nl: Daan is projectmanager in de dertig.En: Daan is a project manager in his thirties.Nl: Hij staat bekend om zijn organisatietalent en professionaliteit.En: He is known for his organizational talent and professionalism.Nl: Maar weinig mensen weten dat hij bang is om te vliegen.En: But few people know that he is afraid of flying.Nl: Saskia, een collega en goede vriendin, leunt over haar bureau en kijkt hem aan.En: Saskia, a colleague and good friend, leans over her desk and looks at him.Nl: "Daan, hoe gaat het met de voorbereiding voor de presentatie?"En: "Daan, how is the preparation for the presentation going?"Nl: vraagt ze, haar stem vol vertrouwen.En: she asks, her voice full of confidence.Nl: "Ik ben bijna klaar," antwoordt Daan, hoewel zijn stem verrraad dat hij zich zorgen maakt.En: "I'm almost ready," Daan replies, although his voice betrays that he is worried.Nl: Saskia weet dat een deel van zijn spanning niet de presentatie zelf is, maar de vlucht ernaartoe.En: Saskia knows that part of his tension isn't the presentation itself but the flight afterward.Nl: "Weet je, ik kan met je mee vliegen," stelt Saskia voor.En: "You know, I can fly with you," suggests Saskia.Nl: "Het zou leuk zijn en we kunnen nog wat aan de presentatie werken."En: "It would be fun, and we can work on the presentation a bit more."Nl: Daan voelt een last van zijn schouders vallen.En: Daan feels a weight lift off his shoulders.Nl: "Dat zou fijn zijn, Saskia.En: "That would be nice, Saskia.Nl: Dank je."En: Thank you."Nl: Marie, zijn manager, loopt voorbij en glimlacht naar Daan.En: Marie, his manager, walks by and smiles at Daan.Nl: Ze heeft altijd in hem geloofd en wil hem graag zien slagen.En: She has always believed in him and wants to see him succeed.Nl: "Daan, ik weet dat je dit kunt.En: "Daan, I know you can do this.Nl: Je hebt alles goed voorbereid.En: You've prepared everything well.Nl: Het gaat fantastisch worden," moedigt ze hem aan.En: It's going to be fantastic," she encourages him.Nl: De dag van de vlucht komt snel dichterbij.En: The day of the flight approaches quickly.Nl: Daan voelt zich zenuwachtig, maar hij heeft zijn presentatie goed voorbereid en hij weet dat hij op Saskia kan rekenen.En: Daan feels nervous, but he has prepared his presentation well and knows he can count on Saskia.Nl: Ze stappen samen in het vliegtuig.En: They board the plane together.Nl: Daan ademt diep in en uit als het vliegtuig begint te vertrekken.En: Daan takes deep breaths as the plane starts to take off.Nl: Halverwege de vlucht komt er plotseling turbulentie.En: Halfway through the flight, turbulence suddenly occurs.Nl: Daan grijpt de armleuning strak vast, zijn knokkels wit.En: Daan grips the armrest tightly, his knuckles white.Nl: Saskia legt haar hand op de zijne, haar rustgevende aanwezigheid als een baken in de storm.En: Saskia places her hand on his, her calming presence a beacon in the storm.Nl: "Je doet het geweldig, Daan.En: "You're doing great, Daan.Nl: Alles komt goed," zegt ze kalm.En: Everything will be fine," she says calmly.Nl: Wanneer ze eindelijk in Londen landen, slaakt Daan een zucht van verlichting.En: When they finally land in London, Daan breathes a sigh of relief.Nl: Hij voelt zich sterker en zelfverzekerder dan ooit.En: He feels stronger and more confident than ever.Nl: De volgende dag, tijdens de presentatie, is hij in zijn element.En: The next day, during the presentation, he is in his element.Nl: Marie kijkt trots toe terwijl hij zijn ideeën helder en overtuigend presenteert.En: Marie watches proudly as he presents his ideas clearly and convincingly.Nl: Na afloop stapt Marie naar voren en schudt zijn hand stevig.En: Afterward, Marie steps forward and shakes his hand firmly.Nl: "Geweldig werk, Daan.En: "Great job, Daan.Nl: Je hebt indruk op me gemaakt," zegt ze.En: You've impressed me," she says.Nl: Daan voelt een golf van trots.En: Daan feels a wave of pride.Nl: Op de terugvlucht naar Amsterdam voelt Daan zich anders.En: On the return flight to Amsterdam, Daan feels different.Nl: Hij heeft iets belangrijks geleerd: het is oké om hulp te accepteren.En: He has learned something important: it's okay to accept help.Nl: Zijn angst voor vliegen voelt minder overheersend, en hij weet dat hij in de toekomst op Saskia en zijn team kan rekenen.En: His fear of flying feels less overwhelming, and he knows he can depend on Saskia and his team in the future.Nl: Terug op kantoor voelt Daan zich een ander mens.En: Back at the office, Daan feels like a different person.Nl: De zomerse zon schijnt door de grote ramen en hij glimlacht bij de gedachte dat hij zijn angst heeft overwonnen.En: The summer sun shines through the large windows, and he smiles at the thought that he has overcome his fear.Nl: Het is een nieuw begin voor hem, een waar hij niet alleen naar streeft, maar met de steun van zijn vrienden.En: It is a new beginning for him, one that he does not pursue alone but with the support of his friends. Vocabulary Words:hive: drukte van jewelstecanals: grachtenpounds: bonktorganizational: organisatietalentbetrays: verrraadpreparation: voorbereidinglift: vallensmiles: glimlachtencourages: moedigtapproaches: komt dichterbijcount: rekenenturbulence: turbulentieknuckles: knokkelsbeacon: bakencalming: rustgevendeconfidence: zelfverzekerderpresent: presenteertproudly: trotselement: elementhandshakes: schudt handimpressed: indruk gemaaktwave: golfoverwhelming: overheersendpursue: streeftsupport: steunfriendship: vriendschapstrength: krachtrelief: verlichtingopportunity: kansovercome: overwonnen

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Sven's Suit: The Key to Success and Self-Care Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-07-19-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Sven zat achter zijn bureau in het grote kantoorgebouw.En: Sven sat behind his desk in the large office building.Nl: Het was zomer en de zon scheen vrolijk door de hoge ramen.En: It was summer, and the sun shone cheerfully through the tall windows.Nl: Toch voelde Sven de warmte niet; hij was te druk bezig met zijn project.En: Yet, Sven didn't feel the warmth; he was too busy with his project.Nl: Het moest perfect zijn.En: It had to be perfect.Nl: Morgen zou hij het presenteren aan de baas.En: Tomorrow, he would present it to the boss.Nl: Dit was zijn kans op promotie.En: This was his chance for a promotion.Nl: Maar toen hij naar zijn kleding keek, wist hij dat zijn versleten pak niet het juiste beeld gaf.En: But when he looked at his clothes, he knew that his worn-out suit didn't give the right impression.Nl: Ingrid, zijn collega, zag de bezorgdheid op Sven's gezicht.En: Ingrid, his colleague, saw the concern on Sven's face.Nl: "Is er iets?"En: "Is there something wrong?"Nl: vroeg ze vriendelijk, terwijl ze een stapel papieren op zijn bureau legde.En: she asked kindly, as she placed a stack of papers on his desk.Nl: Sven zuchtte.En: Sven sighed.Nl: "Ik moet echt iets nieuws kopen voor de presentatie morgen, maar ik heb geen tijd."En: "I really need to buy something new for the presentation tomorrow, but I have no time."Nl: Zijn ogen vielen op de klok.En: His eyes fell on the clock.Nl: De lange klinkende cijfers lieten hem verdwijnen in zorgen.En: The long ringing numbers made him disappear into worries.Nl: De tijd tikte sneller dan hij kon werken.En: Time was ticking faster than he could work.Nl: Ingrid glimlachte.En: Ingrid smiled.Nl: "Ik ken een goede winkel vlakbij.En: "I know a good store nearby.Nl: Waarom gaan we er niet even naartoe tijdens de lunch?"En: Why don't we go there during lunch?"Nl: Sven aarzelde.En: Sven hesitated.Nl: Er lag nog zoveel werk op hem te wachten.En: There was still so much work waiting for him.Nl: Maar Ingrid was vasthoudend.En: But Ingrid was persistent.Nl: "Het is belangrijk om goed voor jezelf te zorgen," zei ze.En: "It's important to take good care of yourself," she said.Nl: "Een nieuw pak kan je zelfvertrouwen net dat beetje extra geven."En: "A new suit can give your confidence just that extra boost."Nl: Met een lichte aarzeling gaf Sven toe.En: With slight hesitation, Sven gave in.Nl: Ze liepen samen het kantoor uit, de zomerse straat op.En: They walked out of the office together, into the summery street.Nl: De frisse wind en de warme zon voelden als een korte vakantie.En: The fresh wind and the warm sun felt like a short vacation.Nl: Het waren momenten als deze die Sven eraan herinnerden dat er meer in het leven was dan alleen werk.En: It was moments like these that reminded Sven there was more to life than just work.Nl: In de winkel was Sven overweldigd door de keus.En: In the store, Sven was overwhelmed by the choices.Nl: Hij begon al te denken dat het een verloren zaak was, tot Ingrid een donkerblauw pak omhoog hield.En: He was beginning to think it was a lost cause until Ingrid held up a dark blue suit.Nl: "Dit is perfect voor jou," zei ze.En: "This is perfect for you," she said.Nl: Het pak zat als gegoten.En: The suit fit like a glove.Nl: Sven voelde zich direct anders, zelfverzekerder.En: Sven felt instantly different, more self-assured.Nl: Hij glimlachte naar zichzelf in de spiegel.En: He smiled at himself in the mirror.Nl: "Dank je, Ingrid," zei hij oprecht.En: "Thank you, Ingrid," he said sincerely.Nl: Hij wist dat deze spontane beslissing het juiste was geweest.En: He knew that this spontaneous decision had been the right one.Nl: De volgende dag, aangekleed in zijn nieuwe pak, stond Sven voor de groep collega's, inclusief de baas.En: The next day, dressed in his new suit, Sven stood before the group of colleagues, including the boss.Nl: Hij ademde diep in en begon zijn presentatie.En: He took a deep breath and began his presentation.Nl: Zijn stem was vast en overtuigend.En: His voice was firm and convincing.Nl: Hij voelde hoe zijn woorden aankwamen en de aandacht vasthielden.En: He felt how his words resonated and held the attention.Nl: Toen hij klaar was, keek de baas hem aan en knikte goedkeurend.En: When he was done, the boss looked at him and nodded approvingly.Nl: "Goed gedaan, Sven.En: "Well done, Sven.Nl: Dit is precies wat we nodig hadden."En: This is exactly what we needed."Nl: Sven glimlachte breed.En: Sven smiled broadly.Nl: Hij voelde dat de promotie binnen handbereik was.En: He felt that the promotion was within reach.Nl: Later die avond, tevreden en een beetje moe, besefte Sven iets belangrijks.En: Later that evening, satisfied and a bit tired, Sven realized something important.Nl: Het ging niet alleen om hard werken, maar ook om goed voor zichzelf zorgen.En: It wasn't just about working hard, but also about taking care of himself.Nl: Hij wist nu dat het zijn gelijkheid vond in zowel succes als zelfzorg.En: He now knew that his equality lay in both success and self-care.Nl: En dat was Sven's echte overwinning.En: And that was Sven's real victory. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenworn-out: versletenimpression: beeldconcern: bezorgdheidkindly: vriendelijkhesitated: aarzeldepersistent: vasthoudendoverwhelmed: overweldigdchoices: keusself-assured: zelfverzekerderinstantly: directsincerely: oprechtspontaneous: spontanestood: stondresonated: aankwamenapprovingly: goedkeurendbroadly: breedsatisfied: tevredenrealized: besefteimportant: belangrijksequality: gelijkheidvictory: overwinningstack: stapelringing: klinkendevacation: vakantiefriendly: vriendelijkboost: beetje extraconfident: zelfvertrouwenpresent: presenterenpromotion: promotie

How can centuries-old Daoist meditation practices help us live more peaceful, meaningful lives today? Tune in for a soul-inspiring discussion and meditation with Solala Towler on his new book Returning to the Source: Daoist Meditations for Rediscovering the Sacred in Everyday Life.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comSolala Towler was editor/publisher of The Empty Vessel: The Journal of Daoist Philosophy and Practice for 25 years. He is the author of 14 books, some of which have been translated into Dutch, French, Italian, and Spanish. He is a founding board member and president emeritus of the National Qigong Association. He has taught qigong and Daoist meditation for over 35 years and leads tours to visit Daoist temples and meditation and qigong masters in the sacred mountains of China and Taiwan. https://abodetao.com/Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/00GvoT3fDiscover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.comExplore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne 

What are bumpers for? Find out on this week's PlayingFTSE Show!The Steves are flying again this week, with both well ahead of the FTSE 100 and the S&P 500. But which surprise name has been driving both portfolios higher?Since we identified it as a top UK stock for 2026, Vistry has been the FTSE 250's worst performers this year. And it's down again after announcing H1 profits below expectations.Steve W, however, thinks there are encouraging signs for H2. So could the UK's most heavily-shorted stock be set for a comeback in the second half of the year?It's earnings season in the S&P 500 and that means one thing: banks. This time, it's Steve D covering the Wall Street results from Wall Street.The news is pretty positive, which shouldn't be a big surprise. But is a victory lap in order closer to home with a FTSE 100 name in the Britbox?Steve W has a new name on his list of stocks to buy. It's Exor – a Dutch holding company trading at a huge discount to its NAV.By itself, that's not necessarily anything new. But it's biggest asset might be a unique opportunity to get exposure to a premium name at a huge discount.Only on this week's PlayingFTSE Podcast!► Free Share + Exclusive Deals — Start Here:

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Amid Blossoms: A Tale of Laughter & Love in Keukenhof Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-07-18-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder aan de hemel boven de Keukenhof.En: The sun shone brightly in the sky above the Keukenhof.Nl: Het was een perfecte zomerdag.En: It was a perfect summer day.Nl: Lotte en Bram liepen hand in hand over de kronkelende paden.En: Lotte and Bram walked hand in hand along the winding paths.Nl: De tuinen stonden vol met een zee van kleurrijke tulpen en andere bloemen.En: The gardens were filled with a sea of colorful tulips and other flowers.Nl: De geur van bloeiende bloemen vulde de lucht.En: The scent of blooming flowers filled the air.Nl: Bram knikte zelfverzekerd terwijl hij naar een rij tulpen wees.En: Bram nodded confidently as he pointed to a row of tulips.Nl: "Dat zijn rode amaryllissen," zei hij enthousiast.En: "Those are red amaryllises," he said enthusiastically.Nl: Lotte glimlachte, maar ze wist dat Bram het weer mis had.En: Lotte smiled, but she knew that Bram was wrong again.Nl: "Mooie bloemen," antwoordde ze, terwijl ze zachtjes zijn vergissing negeerde.En: "Beautiful flowers," she replied, while gently ignoring his mistake.Nl: Ze wilde gewoon genieten van het moment.En: She just wanted to enjoy the moment.Nl: De paden waren druk met toeristen die foto's namen en enthousiast praatten.En: The paths were busy with tourists taking photos and talking excitedly.Nl: Bram liep nog steeds vol vertrouwen tussen de bloemen door.En: Bram still confidently walked among the flowers.Nl: "Kijk, daar heb je blauwe hyacinten," riep hij uit.En: "Look, there you have blue hyacinths," he called out.Nl: Lotte grinnikte zachtjes, want de bloemen waren duidelijk paarse irissen.En: Lotte chuckled softly, for the flowers were clearly purple irises.Nl: "Je weet echt veel van bloemen," zei Lotte, een beetje sarcastisch maar met een warme glimlach.En: "You really know a lot about flowers," said Lotte, a bit sarcastically but with a warm smile.Nl: Bram was te druk om zich te realiseren dat ze hem een beetje plaagde.En: Bram was too busy to realize she was teasing him a little.Nl: Toen gebeurde het.En: Then it happened.Nl: Bram wees naar een enorme struik vol met gele bloemen.En: Bram pointed to a huge bush full of yellow flowers.Nl: "Zie je die prachtige roze rozen?"En: "Do you see those beautiful pink roses?"Nl: zei hij ernstig.En: he said seriously.Nl: Lotte kon haar lach niet inhouden.En: Lotte couldn't hold back her laughter.Nl: "Bram, dat zijn zonnebloemen!"En: "Bram, those are sunflowers!"Nl: riep ze uit, terwijl ze hem met een speelse blik aankeek.En: she exclaimed, looking at him with a playful glance.Nl: Bram stopte even en keek opnieuw.En: Bram paused for a moment and looked again.Nl: Zijn gezicht veranderde langzaam in een schaapachtige glimlach.En: His face slowly turned into a sheepish smile.Nl: "Misschien moet ik mijn bloemenkennis nog eens nakijken," gaf hij toe.En: "Maybe I should review my flower knowledge," he admitted.Nl: Ze lachtten allebei luid, hun stemmen mengden zich met het gelach van andere bezoekers.En: They both laughed loudly, their voices mingling with the laughter of other visitors.Nl: Lotte voelde de last van haar frustratie verdwijnen.En: Lotte felt the burden of her frustration fade.Nl: Het was oké als niet alles perfect was.En: It was okay if not everything was perfect.Nl: Ze konden gewoon genieten.En: They could just enjoy.Nl: Uiteindelijk, wandelend door de geurige tuinen, besloten Lotte en Bram dat het niet uitmaakte hoe de bloemen heetten.En: In the end, walking through the fragrant gardens, Lotte and Bram decided it didn't matter what the flowers were called.Nl: Het belangrijkste was dat ze samen waren.En: The important thing was that they were together.Nl: Hand in hand genoten ze van de kleurenpracht en de zomerse warmte.En: Hand in hand, they enjoyed the spectacle of colors and the summer warmth.Nl: Zo leerden ze beiden iets belangrijks: het was fijn om samen te zijn, ongeacht hoeveel of weinig je wist.En: In this way, they both learned something important: it was nice to be together, no matter how much or how little you knew.Nl: Lotte kon nu ontspannen zonder zich zorgen te maken, en Bram leerde zijn fouten te accepteren met een glimlach.En: Lotte could now relax without worrying, and Bram learned to accept his mistakes with a smile.Nl: Het was een prachtige dag vol kleur en gelach.En: It was a beautiful day full of color and laughter. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenwinding: kronkelendescent: geurblooming: bloeiendeamaryllises: amaryllissenenthusiastically: enthousiastconfidently: zelfverzekerdpurple: paarseirises: irissensarcastically: sarcastischhuge: enormebush: struiksheepish: schaapachtigefragrant: geurigespectacle: kleurenprachtburden: lastplayful: speelsepausing: stoptemingling: mengdenreview: nakijkenconfident: zelfvertrouwensarcastic: sarcastischfrustration: frustratietaking photos: foto's nemenblue: blauwemistake: vergissingexclaimed: riepwarmth: warmteimportant: belangrijkaccept: accepteren

Alan Mikhail describes how the couple settled in Manhattan as ambitious farmers but faced friction with neighbors who used "the Turk" as a xenophobic insult. Their contentious behavior led to their banishment to Gravesend, Long Island. Mikhail highlights the clash between Dutch property rights and indigenous use-rights. (11)1650

Alan Mikhail discusses his book Newcomers, focusing on Anthony Jansen, known as "the Turk." Mikhail uses historical records to debunk the 150-year-old hypothesis that Anthony was the son of a Dutch pirate who converted to Islam, instead tracing his origins back to 17th-century Spain. (9)NEW AMSTERDAM

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-16-261948Anatol Lieven discusses the reinforcement of Ukraine following NATO meetings, highlighting German drone supplies and the symbolic value of US Patriot systems. While Baltic states fear imminent Russian provocations, Lieven argues Russia's army is currently too "bogged down" in Ukraine to risk a direct war with NATO. (1)Anatol Lieven analyzes the potential premiership of Mr. Burnham as he navigates pressures within the Labour Party. The discussion covers challenges like electoral reform, the rise of the Reform Party, and scandals. Burnham may avoid an immediate election to protect Labour's majority while opposition support fluctuates. (2)Caleb Weiss explains the complex counterterrorism landscape in the Horn of Africa, where al-Shabaab and ISISoperate. He details how the semi-autonomous Puntland region is rejecting Mogadishu's authority. US policy faces significant hurdles as funding for African Union missions reaches a critical crossroads. (3)Caleb Weiss reports on the failure of the 2022–2023 clan militia offensive, which allowed al-Shabaab to recapture lost territory. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud faces a legitimacy crisis and constitutional conflict. Meanwhile, the UAEand Turkey conduct non-transparent drone strikes against various extremist targets in the north. (4)Simon Constable reports on extreme European temperatures and their impact on energy, noting major spikes in EU natural gas prices. He tracks shifting costs for wheat, corn, and copper. Additionally, he notes how Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian fertilizer plants could further disrupt global agriculture. (5)Simon Constable presents a quiz on longevity, revealing that the average US life expectancy has reached 79 years. Hawaii boasts the highest expectancy, while West Virginia remains the lowest. Globally, Monaco, San Marino, and Hong Kong lead in longevity according to United Nations data. (6)Doug Messier and Rick Fisher discuss China's planned 2027 circumlunar mission as a precursor to a lunar landing before 2030. This "Moon Race 2.0" challenges American prestige. While NASA aims for the South Pole by 2028, China and Russia plan an international research station to extract lunar resources. (7)Doug Messier and Rick Fisher explore the lack of cooperation between the US and China, viewing the solar system as a ground for ideological competition. Establishing permanent lunar bases requires major engineering feats, including nuclear power plants and rovers. China views the moon as a stepping stone for Mars. (8)Alan Mikhail discusses his book Newcomers, focusing on Anthony Jansen, known as "the Turk." Mikhail uses historical records to debunk the 150-year-old hypothesis that Anthony was the son of a Dutch pirate who converted to Islam, instead tracing his origins back to 17th-century Spain. (9)Alan Mikhail details the background of Anthony's wife, Grietje, a German migrant who worked as a barmaid or sex worker in Amsterdam. He explains the "soul seller" system used by maritime companies to recruit laborers. The couple married in 1629 and eventually sailed for New Amsterdam. (10)Alan Mikhail describes how the couple settled in Manhattan as ambitious farmers but faced friction with neighbors who used "the Turk" as a xenophobic insult. Their contentious behavior led to their banishment to Gravesend, Long Island. Mikhail highlights the clash between Dutch property rights and indigenous use-rights. (11)Alan Mikhail describes the "half-freedom" status given to some enslaved Africans, a system that cruelly ensured generational slavery. He also details the brutal violence of "Kieft's War" against Native Americans. Despite these conflicts and their exile, Anthony and Grietje prospered on their Long Island farm. (12)Veronique de Rugy warns that Social Security faces a 2032 deadline when trust fund assets will be depleted. Without reform, benefits could be cut by 22%. She advocates for means-testing to preserve benefits for those who truly need them, criticizing the current political silence on the issue. (13)Mary Anastasia O'Grady marks the fifth anniversary of Cuba's July 11 protests, noting the regime's ongoing brutal repression and imprisonment of political dissidents. She criticizes the United Nations for supporting the Cuban regime's narrative against US sanctions while ignoring the human rights atrocities on the island. (14)Thomas Savidge explains how the 2020–2021 pandemic strained state unemployment insurance systems. While 31 states were solvent before the crisis, many struggled with improper payments and fraud due to relaxed federal eligibility requirements. Some states fared better by taking the initiative to end bonus programs early. (15)Thomas Savidge proposes "Universal Savings Accounts" (USA) to replace complex government-managed savings vehicles. These accounts would grant individuals full ownership of their funds for unemployment or retirement. This reform aims to reduce fraud and address the long-term fiscal instability associated with the national "debt bomb." (16)Tail numbers (1)–(16), all standing corrections applied.48

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As we kick off #SharkWeek in Burlingame with the launch of our newest DOXA 'Great White' Topper Edition, we're sitting down with Olympic gold medalist and DOXA collector David Verburg to talk track & field, Dutch tableware, and what makes these Great White editions just so cool. As always, you can reach the boys for questions and comments at podcast@topperjewelers.com. Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening!Follow the boys on Instagram: • Russ: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@russcaplan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Rob: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@robcaplan_topper⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Zach: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@zachxryj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• David: @adiverbWrist check and watches discussed on this episode:- Russ: Omega Speedmaster Heritage CK2998 Anniversary Edition- Rob: Omega Speedmaster Super Racing- Zach: Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT- David: DOXA Sub 250t GMT 'Great White' Topper Edition- Ressence Type 9 Grey- Nomos Club Sport Worldtimer restock- The 2026 DOXA Sub T.Graph II 'Great White' Topper Edition...Oh, and by the way:- Russ: Stream Father of the Bride (1991)- Rob: ⁠The Bossticks Podcast, How to Reset your Metabolism⁠- Zach: Erling Haaland's exceptional YouTube channel inside the life of a pro footballer- David: Exploring the Clive Cussler back catalog of adventure novels

Ari Ford, founder of Easy Breezy, joins the show to share how she built a premium frozen yogurt, custard, and vegan soft-serve brand across the San Francisco Bay Area. She's now at six stores with two more on the way after fourteen years in business. After fifteen years in tech (and two startups, one win and one loss), Ari made a hands-on career pivot and spent ten months studying roughly forty yogurt operators before opening her first shop. She walks through the philosophy that's driven slow, self-funded, profitable growth ever since: obsess over product quality, but win on the in-store experience and community. Along the way she digs into staffing and retention, real-estate discipline, why she never runs grand openings, how she handles rising costs and shifting consumer behavior, the tools that keep her operation humming, and her long game: proving the concept works regionally before ever considering a national rollout (and why she'll never franchise).Key TakeawaysExperience beats product, barely. Ari tells her staff the business is 49% the product and 51% the in-store experience. A great yogurt with poor service won't earn a second visit, and 80% of her business is repeat customers (confirmed by credit-card data).Quality is the moat. Easy Breezy imports Italian machines, uses caramel paste from Italy and Dutch-processed cocoa, blends fresh fruit into organic bases, and mixes new batches every few hours with no corn syrup. The demanding machine maintenance (four per store, fully disassembled twice a week) is exactly what makes the concept hard to copy.Take care of staff first, and customers take care of themselves. Nearly every manager, GM, and operations lead started as a 16-to-19-year-old cashier. Ari backs her team over complaints ("according to me, you're always right"), offers health insurance, and invests heavily in training instead of firing.Hire for personality, and hire in networks. Anyone can learn to make yogurt, so she screens for a smile and work ethic, then deliberately hires friends, siblings, and family, because that built-in accountability keeps people showing up and reduces turnover.Skip the grand opening. Every new store has kinks to work out, so Easy Breezy does quiet soft openings, with doors opening on a random Tuesday. Ad spend doesn't sell more yogurt; a consistent product does.Market locally, not digitally. Instead of Facebook ads, Ari invests in school field trips, career-week tours, and sponsoring youth sports teams. Word of mouth from those community ties outperforms paid social.Real estate is a discipline, and mistakes are expensive. She scouts the sunny side of the street, within walking distance of schools, to catch both the after-school and after-dinner rushes. One location became an after-dinner bar rush (she was hiring security) instead of a family spot, and she closed it after two and a half years.Grow only as fast as profits allow. Easy Breezy is privately held and cash-flow positive from day one, self-funding roughly one new shop every two years. Stores typically take about two years to hit their stride, so patience is built into the model.Adapt to cost and consumer shifts deliberately. Ari raises prices in bigger jumps every two years rather than nickel-and-diming, empowers staff to comp generously, and has leaned into clear allergen, vegan, and gluten-free labeling as customers increasingly ask what's in their food.The endgame is regional proof, and never franchising. The next step is expanding to Southern California to prove the brand travels, potentially raising money for a national rollout later. But citing See's Candy and Starbucks, Ari is firm that she'll never franchise, because it would mean trading away control of quality.

Mark Heath is joined by Stuart Watson and Alex Jones to discuss all things Ipswich Town on the latest KOA podcast.The boys start with very exciting news about our soon-to-be launched KOA app and website, before moving onto the latest sexy stuff.We discuss Town's interest in Abdul Fatawu, the noise around Jaden Philogene and a new link to a Dutch keeper. Then it's onto Mailbag, where we tackle questions ranging from our concern about Town's lack of signings so far to us fighting 10-year-olds.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Tulip Trouble: Chasing Dreams and Pigeons in Amsterdam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-07-17-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In het hart van Amsterdam, waar de keien van de straat glinsteren in het zonlicht en de grachten langs de bloemenmarkt lopen, was er altijd veel te zien.En: In the heart of Amsterdam, where the cobblestones of the street glisten in the sunlight and the canals run along the flower market, there was always much to see.Nl: Op deze zomerse dag, terwijl de lucht gevuld was met het vrolijke gekwetter van toeristen en het zoete aroma van bloeiende bloemen, was er ook het luidruchtige gefladder van een iets te enthousiaste duif.En: On this summer day, while the air was filled with the cheerful chatter of tourists and the sweet aroma of blooming flowers, there was also the loud flapping of a somewhat overenthusiastic pigeon.Nl: Maarten, een gepassioneerde botanicus, stond bij een van de stalletjes.En: Maarten, a passionate botanist, stood at one of the stalls.Nl: Zijn ogen volgden de kleuren van de tulpen, bedachtzaam over welke zeldzame bollen hij vandaag zou kopen om zijn droom - een nieuwe hybride tulipensoort - te creëren.En: His eyes followed the colors of the tulips, pondering which rare bulbs he would buy today to create his dream—a new hybrid tulip variety.Nl: Aan zijn zijde stond Bram.En: By his side stood Bram.Nl: Bram was dol op vogels en geloofde dat ze geluk brachten.En: Bram loved birds and believed they brought luck.Nl: Nu volgde hij de duif met een blik van vreugde en interesse.En: Now he watched the pigeon with a look of joy and interest.Nl: Sanne, de vlotte bloemiste, probeerde haar stal op orde te houden terwijl de duif een nieuwe duikvlucht inzette recht naar een bak met tulpenbollen.En: Sanne, the brisk florist, tried to keep her stall in order while the pigeon made another dive straight towards a box of tulip bulbs.Nl: "Die brutale duif neemt alles mee," zuchtte ze en wierp Maarten een hoofdschuddende blik toe.En: "That cheeky pigeon takes everything," she sighed and threw Maarten a head-shaking look.Nl: “Hij heeft al eerder problemen veroorzaakt.En: "He's caused trouble before."Nl: ”Maarten, vastberaden om zijn bollen heelhuids mee naar huis te nemen, zette allerlei tactieken in.En: Determined to take his bulbs home intact, Maarten employed all sorts of tactics.Nl: Hij probeerde de bollen goed te verbergen, maar de duif leek een zesde zintuig te hebben.En: He tried to hide the bulbs well, but the pigeon seemed to have a sixth sense.Nl: Zelfs Bram's idee om de duif met stukjes brood af te leiden, leek niet te werken.En: Even Bram's idea of distracting the pigeon with bits of bread didn't seem to work.Nl: Zijn gelukbrengende vogels waren duidelijk van een ander soort.En: His lucky birds were clearly of a different kind.Nl: Toen gebeurde het: de duif slaagde erin de meest kostbare bol van Maarten te grijpen.En: Then it happened: the pigeon managed to grab Maarten's most precious bulb.Nl: In een fractie van seconden zag hij zijn droom de lucht in gaan.En: In a fraction of a second, he saw his dream take to the skies.Nl: In een komisch tafereel rende Maarten, zijn armen zwaaiend door de menigte, achter de duif aan.En: In a comical scene, Maarten, arms waving through the crowd, ran after the pigeon.Nl: Sanne kon het niet helpen, ze lachte terwijl ze zag hoe Maarten over bloembakken en tussen toeristen door strompelde.En: Sanne couldn't help but laugh as she watched Maarten stumble over flower boxes and through tourists.Nl: Bram, genietend van de chaos, riep "Laat me helpen, Maarten!En: Bram, enjoying the chaos, shouted, "Let me help, Maarten!"Nl: " en samen met een beetje teamwork en veel hilariteit, lukte het ze de duif te slim af te zijn.En: and with a bit of teamwork and a lot of hilarity, they managed to outsmart the pigeon.Nl: Ze wisten de bol veilig te stellen na een wonderlijke, chaotische race.En: They succeeded in safely retrieving the bulb after a remarkable, chaotic race.Nl: Met de bol weer stevig in zijn handen, lachte Maarten opgelucht.En: With the bulb firmly back in his hands, Maarten laughed in relief.Nl: "Ik zie de charme van je vogels," zei hij, knipogend naar Bram.En: "I see the charm of your birds," he said, winking at Bram.Nl: Sanne, die nog steeds grinnikte, bood Maarten en Bram een mooi bloemstuk als troostprijs aan.En: Sanne, still chuckling, offered Maarten and Bram a beautiful flower arrangement as a consolation prize.Nl: "Voor de moeite en het vermaak," glimlachte ze.En: "For the effort and the entertainment," she smiled.Nl: De dag eindigde in de zon, tussen tulpen en lachen.En: The day ended in the sun, among tulips and laughter.Nl: Maarten leerde dat soms, de mooiste herinneringen worden gevormd uit onverwachte chaos.En: Maarten learned that sometimes the best memories are forged from unexpected chaos.Nl: En terwijl hij naast zijn vrienden stond, besefte hij dat een beetje vogelgeluk misschien toch niet zo slecht was.En: And as he stood next to his friends, he realized that a little bird luck might not be so bad after all. Vocabulary Words:cobblestones: keiensunlight: zonlichtcanals: grachtenchatter: gekwetteraroma: aromablooming: bloeiendeoverenthusiastic: iets te enthousiastebotanist: botanicuspondering: bedachtzaamrare: zeldzamebrisk: vlottecheeky: brutalesigh: zuchtendetermined: vastberadentactics: tactiekendistract: afleidenfraction: fractiecomical: komischstumble: strompelenchaos: chaosoutsmart: te slim af te zijnremarkable: wonderlijkeretrieve: veilig te stellenrelief: opluchtingwink: knipogenconsolation: troostprijsentertainment: vermaakforge: vormenunexpected: onverwachtememories: herinneringen

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Doubt to Determination: A Secret Bunker's Lesson Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-07-17-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de zomer, diep onder de oude school, bevond zich een geheime bunker.En: In the summer, deep beneath de oude school, there was a secret bunker.Nl: Het was donker en koud daarbinnen.En: It was dark and cold inside.Nl: De muren waren van metaal en overal stonden planken vol met blikken soep, waterflessen en EHBO-koffers.En: The walls were metal, and everywhere were shelves full of cans of soup, water bottles, and first aid kits.Nl: Femke liep rond met een zaklamp.En: Femke walked around with a flashlight.Nl: Ze was de leider van de studentenclub voor noodvoorbereiding.En: She was the leader of the student club for emergency preparedness.Nl: Sanne, haar vriendin, volgde haar.En: Sanne, her friend, followed her.Nl: Sanne hielp vaak om de rust te bewaren.En: Sanne often helped to keep things calm.Nl: Joris stond tegen de muur.En: Joris stood against the wall.Nl: Hij zuchtte.En: He sighed.Nl: "Dit is toch allemaal voor niets," zei hij.En: "This is all for nothing," he said.Nl: Femke stopte.En: Femke stopped.Nl: Ze keek Joris recht aan.En: She looked Joris straight in the eye.Nl: "Dit is wél belangrijk.En: "This is important.Nl: We moeten klaar zijn voor noodsituaties," zei ze.En: We need to be ready for emergencies," she said.Nl: Joris haalde zijn schouders op.En: Joris shrugged.Nl: "Er gebeurt nooit iets."En: "Nothing ever happens."Nl: Femke voelde zich vastberaden.En: Femke felt determined.Nl: "Oké, Joris.En: "Okay, Joris.Nl: Jij leidt de volgende oefening.En: You lead the next drill.Nl: Kijk of het zo makkelijk is," zei ze, een uitdaging in haar stem.En: See if it's so easy," she said, a challenge in her voice.Nl: Sanne glimlachte.En: Sanne smiled.Nl: Ze kende Femke goed en wist dat ze Joris iets wilde leren.En: She knew Femke well and knew she wanted to teach Joris something.Nl: De dag van de oefening kwam.En: The day of the drill came.Nl: Joris stond voor de groep studenten.En: Joris stood in front of the group of students.Nl: Hij zag er nerveus uit.En: He looked nervous.Nl: "Alles komt goed, toch?"En: "Everything will be fine, right?"Nl: fluisterde Sanne zachtjes.En: Sanne whispered softly.Nl: Maar al snel begon de chaos.En: But soon chaos began.Nl: Joris wist niet welke route te volgen.En: Joris didn't know which route to follow.Nl: Hij vergat sommige instructies.En: He forgot some instructions.Nl: Femke en Sanne hielpen om de groep rustig te houden.En: Femke and Sanne helped keep the group calm.Nl: Ze lieten de kaarten van de bunker zien en wezen op de nooduitgangen.En: They showed the maps of the bunker and pointed out the emergency exits.Nl: Eindeloos leken de gangen onder de school.En: The corridors beneath the school seemed endless.Nl: Aan het einde van de oefening was Joris zweterig en moe.En: At the end of the drill, Joris was sweaty and tired.Nl: Hij keek Femke met een nieuwe blik aan.En: He looked at Femke with a new perspective.Nl: "Ik begrijp het nu," zei hij zacht.En: "I understand now," he said softly.Nl: "Het is belangrijk."En: "It's important."Nl: Femke glimlachte en gaf hem een klopje op de schouder.En: Femke smiled and gave him a pat on the shoulder.Nl: "Je deed het goed voor je eerste keer," zei ze bemoedigend.En: "You did well for your first time," she said encouragingly.Nl: Sanne knikte instemmend.En: Sanne nodded in agreement.Nl: "We zijn een team," voegde ze toe.En: "We are a team," she added.Nl: Vanaf die dag veranderde Joris.En: From that day on, Joris changed.Nl: Hij kwam naar elke bijeenkomst.En: He came to every meeting.Nl: Hij stelde vragen en hielp met het oefenen.En: He asked questions and helped with practice.Nl: De club groeide hechter, en Joris realiseerde zich de waarde van voorbereid zijn en samenwerken.En: The club grew closer, and Joris realized the value of being prepared and working together.Nl: De bunker was niet alleen een donkere plaats meer voor hem, maar een plek waar hij leerde wat echt belangrijk is.En: The bunker was no longer just a dark place for him, but a place where he learned what truly matters. Vocabulary Words:bunker: bunkershelves: plankencans: blikkenflashlight: zaklampemergency preparedness: noodvoorbereidingcalm: rustsighed: zuchttedetermined: vastberadendrill: oefeningchaos: chaosinstructions: instructiescorridors: gangensweaty: zweterigperspective: blikencouragingly: bemoedigendagreement: instemmendteam: teamquestions: vragenpractice: oefenenvalue: waardeprepared: voorbereidrealized: realiseerde zichemergency: noodsituatiesfollow: volgenendless: eindeloosmetal: metaalpointed out: wezen opnervous: nerveusencouragement: bemoedigingsoftly: zachtjes

Episode 99: Dutch Yoda - Gen Con vs Spiel - Top 5 BGG Gen Con Preview List 2026 - World Cup and the Beach BoysMy friend, Dutch Yoda, joins us all the way from around the globe to talk about the differences and similarities between the 2 biggest board game conventions in the world, Gen Con and Spiel. Then we had a hard time picking our Top 5 games from the BGG Gen Con Preview list for 2026. We then talked about how the World Cup and the Beach Boys brought a little joy in our lives. I hope you can stop by one of his streams and chat with him directly especially about coffee and crowdfunding.00:00 Intro00:51 Get to know Dutch Yoda02:24 How you became Dutch Yoda03:17 Start in the hobby05:43 Exploring Gen Con vs. Spiel14:54 Food Culture at Conventions18:02 Media Events: A Contrast Between Gen Con and Spiel26:01 Flea Markets: A Unique Experience28:16 Travel Logistics and Airport Experiences31:09 Availability of Games Post-Conventions42:57 Community and Connections at Conventions47:01 Top Five Games from BGG Gen Con 2026 Preview List47:54 Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons - Ravenloft49:48 Entropy55:45 Sniper Elite: Expansions (Escalation & Operation Kraken)57:46 Wondrous Creatures: Winterfall ExpansionOmaha Gaming Convention01:00:55 Frosted Blooms (A Dutch Connection)01:04:51 Fliptoons Season 201:09:34 Wingspan Pocket01:12:03 Three Sisters: Harvest Edition01:16:35 Endangered: Australia (Expansion)Endangered: Giant Panda scenario01:22:33 Mountain Goats: LegacyLegacy of YuTiny Mountain Goats01:26:51 Honorable Mentions01:27:35 Rascally Rabbits01:30:17 Jason and the ArgonautsHercules and the 12 Labors01:32:33 Whisperwood01:36:15 Perennial01:38:09 Electrify01:42:09 Moments of Positivity01:49:38 Please follow Dutch Yoda  on the web!Twitch @DutchYodaYoutube, Instagram, and Bluesky @DutchYodaPlays 01:51:58 OutroPlease note: this episode was pre-recorded so that it could be edited on time. Therefore, there might be a few games that were posted on the BGG Preview list after this episode was recorded.(Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.)We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeekTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeekEmail: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Almost 400,000 people in Australia claim Dutch ancestry. Yet many of their migration stories remain hidden. An exhibition and a new book aim to change that. This story was produced in collaboration with SBS Dutch.

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Dutch artist https://soundcloud.com/humanspacemachine has steadily established himself as one of the most exciting producers to emerge in recent years, with releases on his own label De Lichting, as well as Nous'klaer Audio, Space Lab and, more recently, Midgar. For Monument, he delivers an essential mix shaped by the past weeks spent on the road. A journey through shifting moods and textures, perfectly suited to the outdoors. Think trees, lakes and open skies.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Healing Connections: Humanity's Hope in a Field Hospital Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-07-16-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel op het veldhospitaal, een verzameling van witte tenten die stonden te glimlachen in het zomerse licht.En: The sun shone brightly on the field hospital, a collection of witte tenten that seemed to smile in the summer light.Nl: In de verte kon je de resten van het dorpsfestival zien; kleurrijke vlaggen en verlaten eetkraampjes die verkrampt in de wind zwaaiden.En: In the distance, you could see the remnants of the village festival; colorful flags and abandoned food stalls waving stiffly in the wind.Nl: Het was een dag van vreugde geweest, totdat ongeluk ingreep.En: It had been a day of joy until misfortune intervened.Nl: Binnen in de tent was het druk.En: Inside the tent, it was busy.Nl: Het rook naar ontsmettingsmiddel en zweet.En: It smelled of disinfectant and sweat.Nl: Vrijwilliger Bram rende van de ene naar de andere patiënt met een toewijding die zijn persoonlijke verlies verried.En: Volunteer Bram ran from one patient to another with a dedication that betrayed his personal loss.Nl: Hij had ooit iemand verloren die hij liefhad, en elke wonden die hij verzorgde, was een stap dichter bij verlossing.En: He had once lost someone he loved, and every wound he tended was a step closer to redemption.Nl: Jasmijn zat stil op een van de veldbedjes.En: Jasmijn sat quietly on one of the camp beds.Nl: Ze klemde haar hand om haar voet, waarin een scherpe pijn scheutelde vanwege een misstap.En: She clutched her foot, where a sharp pain throbbed due to a misstep.Nl: Ze was nieuw in het dorp en voelde zich verloren tussen de onbekende gezichten.En: She was new in the village and felt lost among the unfamiliar faces.Nl: Haar praktische aard gaf haar gewoonlijk rust, maar nu worstelde ze met een diepere angst: de angst om gezien te worden en kwetsbaar te zijn.En: Her practical nature usually gave her peace, but now she struggled with a deeper fear: the fear of being seen and being vulnerable.Nl: Bram stopte even, zijn ogen scanden de tent.En: Bram paused for a moment, his eyes scanning the tent.Nl: Hij zag Jasmijn, haar terughoudende houding, en voelde dat er meer was dan alleen haar fysieke pijn.En: He saw Jasmijn, her reserved posture, and sensed there was more than just her physical pain.Nl: In zijn hoofd speelde de strijd: strikt volgens protocol handelen of het gevoel volgen dat hem naar haar dreef.En: In his mind, the struggle raged: to strictly adhere to protocol or to follow the feeling that drew him to her.Nl: "Kan ik je helpen?"En: "Can I help you?"Nl: vroeg hij, voorzichtig.En: he asked, cautiously.Nl: Zijn donkere ogen ontmoetten de hare, en hij zag de twijfel die onder het oppervlak borrelde.En: His dark eyes met hers, and he saw the doubt simmering beneath the surface.Nl: Jasmijn aarzelde, keek naar de andere patiënten.En: Jasmijn hesitated, looked at the other patients.Nl: "Het is maar een kleine verwonding," zei ze zacht.En: "It's just a small injury," she said softly.Nl: "Je hebt het vast druk."En: "You must be busy."Nl: Bram knikte, maar ging naast haar zitten.En: Bram nodded but sat down next to her.Nl: "Je mag best zeggen hoe je je voelt," moedigde hij haar aan.En: "You can say how you feel," he encouraged her.Nl: Zijn stem was kalm en oprecht.En: His voice was calm and sincere.Nl: Langzaam begon Jasmijn te praten.En: Slowly, Jasmijn began to talk.Nl: Niet over haar voet, maar over haar eenzaamheid, haar zorgen om zich nergens thuis te voelen.En: Not about her foot, but about her loneliness, her worries about not feeling at home anywhere.Nl: Met elke zin verzachtte de muur die ze om zich heen had gebouwd.En: With each sentence, the wall she had built around herself softened.Nl: Bram luisterde aandachtig, met een begrip dat verder ging dan zijn rol als verpleegkundige.En: Bram listened attentively, with an understanding that went beyond his role as a nurse.Nl: Toen ze klaar was, voelde Jasmijn zich opgelucht, alsof een last van haar schouders was gevallen.En: When she was finished, Jasmijn felt relieved, as if a burden had been lifted from her shoulders.Nl: Ze glimlachte voor het eerst sinds ze hier was aangekomen.En: She smiled for the first time since she arrived.Nl: "Dank je," fluisterde ze, niet alleen voor de fysieke hulp, maar voor de verbinding die onverwacht was ontstaan.En: "Thank you," she whispered, not just for the physical help, but for the unexpected connection that had formed.Nl: Het was een drukke dag, maar toen de zon begon te dalen, voelde Bram meer vrede.En: It was a busy day, but when the sun began to set, Bram felt more at peace.Nl: Hij had iets belangrijks ontdekt: zorgen voor mensen was niet alleen een kwestie van protocol, maar ook van aanwezig zijn en echt luisteren.En: He had discovered something important: caring for people was not just a matter of protocol, but also of being present and truly listening.Nl: En Jasmijn?En: And Jasmijn?Nl: Zij had haar eerste stap gezet naar een nieuwe verbinding met de gemeenschap, sterker geworden door de moed om haar kwetsbaarheid te delen.En: She had taken her first step toward a new connection with the community, strengthened by the courage to share her vulnerability.Nl: Het dorp dat zo groot en vreemd leek, voelde nu iets meer als thuis.En: The village, which had seemed so large and strange, now felt a little more like home.Nl: Met de geluiden van het veldhospitaal vervaagend, vertrokken ze met een gedeeld begrip van wat het betekent om echt menselijk te zijn.En: With the sounds of the field hospital fading, they left with a shared understanding of what it means to be truly human.Nl: Bram en Jasmijn hadden een band gevormd die verder ging dan genezing.En: Bram and Jasmijn had formed a bond that went beyond healing.Nl: Een band van vertrouwen en hoop in de warmte van die zomeravond.En: A bond of trust and hope in the warmth of that summer evening. Vocabulary Words:brightly: felcollection: verzamelingremnants: restenmisfortune: ongelukintervened: ingreepdisinfectant: ontsmettingsmiddeldedication: toewijdingbetrayed: verriedredemption: verlossingclutched: klemdethrobbed: scheuteldeunfamiliar: onbekendereserved: terughoudendeprotocol: protocolcautiously: voorzichtigsimmering: borreldeinjury: verwondingsincere: oprechtloneliness: eenzaamheidburden: lastunderstanding: begripattentively: aandachtigbond: bandtrust: vertrouwenvulnerability: kwetsbaarheidunfamiliar: onbekendconnection: verbindingcompassion: medelevencontemplation: beschouwingrevelation: openbaring

"We don't really test hormones in perimenopause." If you've heard that from your doctor and walked away feeling dismissed, this one's for you. Testing your hormones isn't a simple yes or no — it depends on what you're trying to learn, what you'll actually do with the answer, and honestly, whether you're the kind of person who feels empowered by data or sent into a spiral by it. In this episode, I'm breaking down what's actually worth testing, your four testing options, and how to figure out which one (if any) is right for you.In this episode we explore:The real question to ask before testing — what will you actually do with the dataThe hormones beyond estrogen and progesterone that you should be testingBlood vs. saliva vs. urine vs. DUTCH testing — what each one is actually good forWhy "normal" lab ranges are built for disease prevention, not optimal healthHow to decide if testing is the right next step for you right nowResources:Lean more about Mira. And use code 2SHEE15 to receive 15% off your first orderBook Your Free Hormone Clarity CallTake Kate's FREE Quiz What Hormone is Running the ShowAbout KateKate Nguy is the founder of Shee Revival and a Certified Hormone Health Practitioner and Cycle-Syncing Strategist who helps busy women in their 30s and 40s balance their hormones and reclaim their energy. Specializing in the hormonal ups and downs of midlife—from PMS and perimenopause to burnout and cortisol overload—Kate guides women to feel at home in their bodies and live in sync with their natural cycles. Through cycle syncing, hormone hacks, and nervous system regulation, Kate empowers women to rebalance their hormones, reconnect to their bodies, and revive the vibrant, grounded version of themselves underneath the overwhelm.Tune in now and join the movement toward better hormone health!Follow me @hormoneswithkate on Instagram for more insights, tips, and support!

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The Dodo: From Evolutionary Isolation to the Icon of Extinction Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World The dodo serves as the primary icon of extinction, a concept that was incomprehensible to the 17th-century religious mind. Evolving on the predator-free island of Mauritius, the flightless dodo was defenseless when Dutch sailors introduced dogs, rats, and monkeys, leading to its disappearance within 80 years. Moss notes that most museum "dodos" are actually models made of chicken feathers and wire, as contemporaries never thought to preserve a species they believed could never vanish. However, the dodo's tragic fate inspired modern successes, such as Carl Jones'work in the 1970s. By using "double clutching" — taking eggs to force a second laying — Jones saved the Mauritiuskestrel from a population of just a dozen birds. This legacy continues today through efforts to make islands predator-free to protect vulnerable seabirds, proving that the dodo's extinction eventually taught humanity the value of active conservation. (4)1869 WOOD PIGEON