What's so bad about paid sick days? Nov 4, 2009
If you pay workers to stay home sick, he says, citing data in Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands, then sometimes they will stay home when they are not sick ... "...Workers in the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway stayed home sick about twice as much as American workers did." In Sweden, "men reported sick merely to watch sporting events on television.". (Salon)
EU reform treaty passes last test Nov 4, 2009
The Lisbon Treaty replaced an earlier draft constitution that was rejected in referendums in France and the Netherlands in 2005. I support the treaty but I am very afraid of what will happen to our sovereignty in the next 20 years. (BBC News -- Europe)
The Fall 20 Years Later Nov 4, 2009
BUSH: Not just here but around the rest of Europe, because there were a lot of skeptics in the Netherlands, and everyplace, you name it. And so we had to convince people that this was not detrimental to their own security. (Fox News)
Boredom and fatigue at 35,000 feet Nov 4, 2009
As for Lockerbie, one of the most intensive criminal investigations in history found Megrahi and Fhimah on trial at Camp Zeist in the Netherlands. Fhimah was acquitted. (Salon)
Regulate, not ban, is sensible path taken by others Nov 3, 2009
The "ABU" Agreement in the Netherlands, for example, covers some 90 percent of TES workers, and provides a good model. Another fine example is the national level agreement concluded in Britain in May last year between the government, the Trade Union Council and the employer body, the Confederation of British Industry. (Business Report, South Africa)
Suriname-2009 Article IV Consultation Concluding Statement of the IMF Mission Nov 3, 2009
In the capital account, a large drawdown from the Netherlands Treaty Fund was used in 2009 to clear longstanding arrears with Brazil. Taking into account the recent SDR allocations (US$125 million), international reserves are projected to rise to the equivalent of 5 months of imports in 2009, up from 4 months in 2008. (IMF News)
Jake Teppers report for ABC News: Nov 3, 2009
The case is a class action suit brought by four Brooklynites alleging that the Bush administration engaged in wholesale dragnet surveillance of ordinary Americans in which they were unjustly caught because they regularly made phone calls and sent emails to individuals outside the U.S., specifically in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Egypt, the Netherlands, and Norway. Obama administration officials argued that even addressing or attempting to refute the plaintiffs claim would require the... (Harper's Magazine)
National/World News Nov 3, 2009
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Radovan Karadzic is set to appear in the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal's courtroom for the first time since his trial began last week on charges of ordering Serb atrocities throughout the Bosnian war. The former Bosnian Serb leader has boycotted the trial's first three days, saying he has not had enough time to prepare his defense even though he was indicted in 1995. (The Palm Beach Post)
A woman's right to choose a losing candidate? Nov 1, 2009
As Gloria Feldt "Countries like France, Germany and the Netherlands routinely cover abortion in their national health plans, and have some of the lowest abortion rates in the world.". 5. (Salon)
Jail deal - Belgium looks to neighbour to ease overcrowding Nov 1, 2009
Tight on space in its jails, Belgium will start renting 500 cells at Tilburg prison in neighbouring Netherlands ... "The Netherlands is putting the prison and its personnel at Belgium's disposal for placing at least 500 detainees over a period of three years," the Dutch justice ministry said ... In Belgium, prisoners may receive visitors three times a week, while those in the Netherlands may only receive guests once a week. (BBC News -- Europe)
Share the Oil Cash! Courting the Devils Excrement Oct 28, 2009
This is the so-called Dutch disease, named after the experience of the Netherlands following the discovery of natural gas there in 1959. Recent studies suggest that the more dependent is a country on natural resources the slower its growth. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Dutch pass law to expel failed asylum seekers Oct 24, 2009
MPs in the Netherlands passed a controversial law last night allowing for the mass expulsion of 26,000 failed asylum seekers from the country ... The unprecedented move was a blow to the Netherlands' reputation for tolerance and set a tough benchmark for Europe's asylum policies ... The Netherlands has already opened a number of deportation centres where entire families are detained before being forced onto flights home. (Yahoo News -- Netherlands)
NATO considers beefing up Afghan war support Oct 24, 2009
NATO members the Netherlands and Denmark said Friday they will not send more troops to Afghanistan unless its Nov. 7 presidential runoff creates a legitimate government and until President Barack Obama decides on a new strategy. Dutch Defense Minister Eimert Van Middelkoop said his country, with 2,160 troops in Afghanistan, 0000171F is awaiting the final election results "because the legitimacy of the Afghan government is key," as well as a decision by the Obama administration. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Transcript of a Press Briefing by Caroline Atkinson, Director, External Relations, IMF Oct 23, 2009
Now, the agreement struck with the U.K. and the Netherlands is also dependent on parliamentary approval, as I understand it. What if they re rejected in parliament. (IMF News)
Sudan: Darfuris Subject to Arbitrary Detentions Oct 23, 2009
The article was produced in cooperation with , a radio station for Darfuris run by Darfuris from The Netherlands. Tajeldin Abdhalla Adam is a Radio Dabanga reporter and IWPR trainee and contributor. (allAfrica.com)
African leadership prize withheld Oct 20, 2009
SETH ACHEAMPONG, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Refraining from awarding the prize this year without giving reasons is like a dictator making decisions without counting on the people points of view. (BBC News -- Africa)
Postal strike: On the brink Oct 20, 2009
Of its closest European counterparts, TNT of the Netherlands made 802m ($1. 3 billion) in 2008, and Deutsche Post of Germany earned 136m in the first six months of 2009 (it lost money the year before). (The Economist)
Virtual build Oct 17, 2009
Research following trainees who have been through the simulator in the Netherlands showed there was a significant drop in controllable incidents and building defects. But until the machines are able to do the site managing and building for us, we will still need humans. (BBC News -- Technology)
Zimbabwe: International Intervention Critical to Save Agriculture - Ben Freeth Oct 17, 2009
Netherlands and Germany are crazy about this music. In the UK I don't know cause not many people speak german. (allAfrica.com)
UN backs Gaza 'war crimes' report Oct 17, 2009
GOLDSTONE REPORT VOTE For: Argentina, Brazil, China, Russia and 21 others Against: US, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovakia and Ukraine Abstentions: Belgium, Bosnia, Burkina-Faso, Cameroon, Gabon, Japan, Mexico, Norway, South Korea, Slovenia and Uruguay No vote: UK, France and 3 others. The Palestinian Authority initially backed deferring a vote, but changed its position after domestic criticism. (BBC News -- Africa)
Dutch MP hails UK visit 'victory' Oct 17, 2009
Held back by a police line, and surrounded by camera crews from around the world, they chanted slogans such as "Sharia for the UK" and "Freedom go to hell" and held up placards saying: "Sharia for the Netherlands" and "Islam will be superior". Defend freedom. (BBC News -- Europe)
Eye of the storm Oct 17, 2009
His plan to stage an open-air news conference around the corner on College Green had to be abandoned when about 40 protesters arrived on the scene chanting "Wilders go to hell" and waving placards saying "Sharia for the Netherlands" and "Islam will be superior" ... The young Muslims outside, held in check by a line of police officers, chanted "Wilders running scared" and "Wilders come out" - but they were far outnumbered by reporters and photographers, many from the MP's native Netherlands, who... (BBC News -- UK)
Rwanda: Presidential Polls Still U.S.$1.2 Million Short Oct 16, 2009
Donor partners in the basket fund arrangement that have committed to give funds for 2010 are; European Commission (Euros 1 million), Netherlands (Euros 250,000) UK (1 million pounds) and Sweden will contribute Euros 290,000. The diplomats requested the National Electoral Commission to also include English and Swahili languages in the Election sensitization campaign in the media for the purpose of wide coverage in the East African Community (EAC). (allAfrica.com)
Across Europe, the left loses clout Oct 4, 2009
And in smaller countries where the center-left clings to power - Austria, Hungary, the Netherlands, and Norway - its hold seems shaky at best. Its most dramatic humiliation was its trouncing in Germany. (Boston Globe)
The Dangers of Elections in Sudan Oct 3, 2009
It was foreseen that the elections would also serve as "plebiscite on the CPA, engage political forces that were not included in the agreement and instil among the Sudanese population a sense of ownership of the peace process", states Ticking the box - Elections in Sudan, a report by Jort Hemmer of the Netherlands Institute for International Relations' Conflict Research Unit. Opening the Juba conference, Southern Sudan's president, Salva Kiir Mayardit, said: "I believe that the general... (allAfrica.com)
'Free personal care' pledged Oct 3, 2009
Page last updated at 08:12 GMT, Wednesday, 30 September 2009 09:12 UK. Free personal care' for elderly. (BBC News -- UK)
Eurozone jobless continues rising Oct 2, 2009
5% was recorded in the Netherlands. Unemployment rose in every country in the zone, with the smallest rises occurring in Belgium and Germany. (BBC News -- Europe)
Q&A: The Lisbon Treaty Oct 2, 2009
LISBON TREATY PROGRESS Approved by parliament: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK Defeated by referendum: Irish Republic Challenges: Czech and Polish presidents yet to sign treaty ... France and the Netherlands said they would be unable to adopt the constitutional treaty without significant... (BBC News -- Europe)
Disenchanted! Disappointed! Disgusted! Sep 30, 2009
LovingGOPmeltdown wrote on Sep 26, 2009 9:58 AM:" Merriam websterMain Entry: entitlement Pronunciation: \-t-tl-mnt\2 : a government program providing benefits to members of a specified group (American citizens); also :funds supporting or distributed by such a program. To Outraged: Why single out Cuba? Government provided healthcare exist in Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan,... (New Iberia, LA)
Letters to the Editor Sep 30, 2009
The United States has higher rates of marijuana use than the Netherlands, where marijuana is legally available. An admitted former marijuana smoker, President Obama has thus far maintained the status quo rather than pursue change. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A bigger house would favor Democrats Sep 25, 2009
It exists and works well in the Netherlands, Israel, Germany, New Zealand, Brazil, and a host of others ... Actually, one representative is apportioned to each state automatically after which the remaining 385 are apportioned using the Jefferson method, which is analogous to the D Hondt method of proportional representation (as used in Netherlands, Israel, etc). (Harper's Magazine)
Japan to Smith: act against Sea Shepherd Sep 24, 2009
He said the Japanese Government was trying to persuade the Netherlands to strip the Steve Irwin of the Dutch flag it sails under, rendering it potentially liable to arrest. We still have the Dutch flag, and we expect to retain it,'' he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
The Founder Visa Ignores Immigration Reality, Kirk Wylie, Kirks Rants Sep 23, 2009
I'm a US citizen working for a valley company in The Netherlands. I agree almost completely with your assessment of immigration policy in the USA and immigration in general. (Harper's Magazine)
India's strides in space Sep 23, 2009
These experimental nano-satellites have been made by university students from Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, Denmark and Germany. The eight nano-satellites are really test beds meant for pushing the frontiers of satellite technology towards making affordable satellites. (BBC News -- South Asia)
The Imaginary Pirate of Globalization, Antoine Garapon, Eurozine Sep 23, 2009
Covered as yet: Croatia, Sweden, Austria, Estonia, Ukraine, Northern Ireland, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Hungary. More literature in Eurozine: Toril Moi Mrt Vljataga Stig Saeterbakken. (Harper's Magazine)
Who runs global economy? Sep 22, 2009
But smaller European countries, such as the Netherlands and Sweden, are reluctant to give up their seats on the 24-member IMF board. Even the UK is resisting immediate pressures for reform. (BBC News -- Business)
African view: A big fish Sep 22, 2009
My prayer is in a clause in the Nigerian national anthem: may "the labour of our heroes past ... never be in vain." Bing Ola, Netherlands. WHAT A MAN. (BBC News -- Africa)
50 most powerful in business Sep 20, 2009
50 Most Powerful Women in Business 2008: Full list- from FORTUNE. Archer Daniels Midland. (CNN -- Money)
Route1 Board Clarifies Dissident Statements and Focuses on the Business Sep 18, 2009
- Sales have accelerated to the Government of the Netherlands, the Government of Canada and various commercial customers. Mr. Peloso has agreed to remain in the position until such time as the Board reaches a final decision on a new CEO.. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Kenya: Rights Activists Leave for Hague to Press Justice Sep 15, 2009
Nairobi Two human rights campaigners have left for the Netherlands to press the International Criminal Court to speedily start investigations into the 2007 post-election violence. Kenya National Commission on Human Rights vice-chairman Hassan Omar and International Committee of Jurists (ICJ-Kenya) chairman George Kegoro left for the Hague Tuesday morning. (allAfrica.com)
Europe to emerge from recession in 3rd qtr, says EU Sep 15, 2009
The projections are calculated from data drawn from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain, which together account for 80 percent of the EU's total economic output ... The Netherlands will end its recession later, but Poland, which recorded the fastest growth, was now experiencing slower growth. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Downfall of the banking 'masters' Sep 14, 2009
The week before Lehman Brothers went down I was doing a road show in the Netherlands. I thought that Lehman Brothers was too big to fail and on Monday morning I remember getting up and not even looking at the news. (BBC News -- Business)
Germany mulls Afghan exit strategy Sep 14, 2009
The Netherlands plans to pull out its troops by next July. Merkel and Steinmeier have warned against "premature judgments" on the Sept. 4 airstrike. (MSNBC -- International)
Riding the tsunami Sep 12, 2009
" All of this is part of something bigger that's been happening, largely unsung, in Australia, for years now. From being one of the world's chronic underperformers, Australia has become a model. The country that the Economist magazine in 2007 labelled "Downwonder" has emerged as a model in two senses. It's an example of an economic success, but it's also a model in that it has developed a distinctive political economy. There is now an "Australian model". The first time anyone really noticed... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
* Fraud watchdog voids ballots from Afghan election Sep 12, 2009
The group X comprised of one American, one Canadian, one from the Netherlands and two Afghans X is releasing decisions from each province as investigations finish. On Thursday, the commission threw out ballots from 51 polling stations in Kandahar province, 27 in Ghazni and five in Paktika. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Note of protest Sep 5, 2009
Now online support is growing for his album Rendan-e Mast (Drunken Libertines), which he released on 29 August before embarking on a European tour of Germany, Sweden, France and the Netherlands, set to begin on 4 September. The words "rend" (libertine or rogue) and "mast" (drunk or intoxicated) have positive connotations in classical - especially mystic Sufi - Persian poetry. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Charlemagne: Turkey's circular worries Sep 4, 2009
In places like Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and France, Turkey-bashing is a vote-winner. Finnish common sense. (The Economist)
Today in History Sep 4, 2009
In 1948, Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands abdicated after nearly six decades of rule for health reasons. In 1951, President Harry S. Truman addressed the nation from the Japanese peace treaty conference in San Francisco in the first live, coast-to-coast television broadcast. (Yahoo News)
Eurozone jobless numbers pass 15 million Sep 2, 2009
The lowest unemployment rate was the Netherlands' 3. 4 percent. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Outcry over TV kidney competition Aug 30, 2009
"It can't be possible that, in the Netherlands, people vote about who's getting a kidney," he told the BBC. ... " "For years and years we have had problems in the Netherlands with organ donations and especially kidney donations," agreed Alexander Pechtold of D-66, the Dutch social liberal party. "You can have a discussion about if this is distasteful, but finally we have a public debate," he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme. TV critics in the UK have expressed horror at the programme, but said... (Yahoo News -- Reality TV)
Microsoft attacks Google on books Aug 30, 2009
----------------- ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES. Last Updated: Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 05:04 GMT. (Yahoo News -- Microsoft)
Fortress Europe: Solving Immigration by Outsourced Bouncers Aug 28, 2009
So far, however, only Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, the Netherlands and Sweden have met or surpassed a long-standing United Nations target for rich nations to provide 0. 7 percent of their income in development aid by 2015. (YaleGlobal Online Magazine, CT)
Carter addresses Leander in State of the District Aug 27, 2009
Carter went on to compare how some European countries run their healthcare systems, and gave a specific example of The Netherlands, where he said to fund the national healthcare system, 40 percent is taken out of everybody's income check to pay for it. He said his wife is from The Netherlands, and when he worked there, 40 percent of his check went toward the national health care although he did not qualify for care. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Health care reform needed Aug 25, 2009
" pwb wrote on Aug 24, 2009 6:24 PM:" I once had a neighbor who had dual US/Netherlands citizenship ... As things progressed, she flew to the Netherlands to complete her treatment. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Bipartisan Support Only With Co-Op Aug 24, 2009
Many countries (ex: Germany, the Netherlands, Japan and Switzerland) provide universal coverage using private doctors, private hospitals AND private insurance plans ... In Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands, seniors stick with private insurance plans for life. (CBS News)
* World News Quick Take Aug 24, 2009
NETHERLANDS Rave brawl turns deadly. An 18-year old was killed and seven others injured a beach rave of thousands of people turned into a mass brawl yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Britain rejects talk of deal in Lockerbie release (AP) Aug 23, 2009
His trial at a special Scottish court set up in The Netherlands, which came after years of diplomatic maneuvering, was a step toward normalizing relations between the West and Libya, which spent years under U.N. and U.S. sanctions because of the Lockerbie bombing. Although Libya has accepted formal responsibility for the attack over Scotland, many in his homeland see al-Megrahi as an innocent victim scapegoated by the West. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
wonderful food timeline Aug 22, 2009
Food Timeline: food history ric recipes. Ever wonder what foods the Vikings ate when they set off to explore the new world. (Harper's Magazine)
Yes weekend! 'German Borat' shakes up election Aug 22, 2009
The 44-year-old once arrived at a German presidential reception dressed up as Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. He is often compared to British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, who has gained worldwide fame through his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno. (BBC News -- Europe)
Lipsticked or flying pigs? Aug 22, 2009
Ask the citizens of France, Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Japan, the Scandinavian countries, or Switzerland. Universal health care works in these countries, and their skies are free of flying pigs. (Helena Independent Record)
Dutch pass law to expel failed asylum seekers Aug 22, 2009
MPs in the Netherlands passed a controversial law last night allowing for the mass expulsion of 26,000 failed asylum seekers from the country ... The unprecedented move was a blow to the Netherlands' reputation for tolerance and set a tough benchmark for Europe's asylum policies ... The Netherlands has already opened a number of deportation centres where entire families are detained before being forced onto flights home. (Yahoo News -- Netherlands)
NZ votes against child smack ban Aug 22, 2009
WHERE SMACKING IS BANNED Austria, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Latvia, Moldova, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela Source: Endcorporalpunishment. org. (BBC News)
Comedian’s spoof campaign perks up German elections Aug 21, 2009
Kerkeling, 44, is one of Germany s most popular impersonators: He once posed as the Netherlands Queen Beatrix at a German presidential reception. And when he opened his campaign this month, he offered interviews in his role as Schlaemmer. (Boston Globe)
Libyans Hope For Lockerbie Bomber's Return Aug 21, 2009
Libya's deciion to hand over al-Megrahi _ along with a second suspect who was eventually acquitted _ for trial in the Netherlands in 1999 marked the start of the country's escape from international isolation. The transformation was pushed along in the early 2000s by Libya's renunciation of its weapons of mass destruction program and agreement to pay compensation of about $2. (CBS News -- World)
Alleged Mega-Hacker: "Scarface" or Nerd? Aug 21, 2009
Around that time, federal agents said, Gonzalez devised a sophisticated attack to penetrate computer networks, steal credit and debit card data, and send that information to computer servers in California, Illinois, Latvia, the Netherlands and Ukraine. The Justice Department said Gonzalez and others used that attack to mine companies' computers for approximately 40 million credit card numbers. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
