Tag: Dutch

Go ahead and gossip! New study proves that gossiping is good for your self-esteem

by Temitope Onitiju According to a new study, the act of gossiping is considered good for the human self-esteem because it allows us to compare ourselves with others. A group…

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Another kidnap! Chinese expatriate abducted by gunmen in Kogi

by Azubuike Azikiwe A Chinese national, who was a government consultant in the country, has been kidnapped by gunmen, from his residence in Kogi state, on Tuesday, 23 September. Kogi…

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John Brewin: Van Gaal is ready to bring the Dutch revolution to Manchester

by John Brewin Unlike Moyes, van Gaal has a proven track record and a clear philosophy. He has been at three of Europe’s great clubs before; United becomes his fourth,…

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5 tips for dating him even if he’s out of your league

by Reductress Wear it all the time; you never know when you're going to run into someone from the upper crust. While on a date, casually take riding trophies out…

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Listen & learn: 5 good reasons to drop him after the first date

by Anna Bella The first date can be exciting, fun, flirty and fabulous! It can also be boring, tear-jerking, woeful, and dangerous. Here are five good reasons not to see…

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9 questions you should NEVER ask on a first date

by Kiri Blakeley  Financial questions are fine to ask, there's no reason you shouldn't know if someone is drowning in debt before you get involved, but hold off a few…

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BIZARRE: TV presenter stuns viewers by drinking milk directly from a woman’s breast on Live TV (PHOTOS)

A Dutch TV presenter stunned viewers after drinking milk direct from a mother's breasts during his primetime Saturday night show. Host Paul de Leeuw had invited a group of women…

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Queen Beatrix of Netherland abdicates in favour of her son, 46, Willem-Alexander (SNAPSHOT)

  With a tear in her eye but a brave smile on her face, the Queen of the Netherlands abdicated at 10:30am this morning in favour of her son, the…

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Plane accommodation: Dutch hotelier transforms disused Soviet aircraft into luxurious hotel suite (PHOTOS)

A disused East German aircraft has been turned into a hotel suite by a hotel chain known for offering stays in bizarre locations. The Soviet-made Ilyushin II-18 is now luxury…

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Femke becomes Funke: The Eagles and the beast

by Femke van Zeijl Good journalism should strike a balance... I do believe the news in the West about Nigeria tends to have very limited perspectives: if it is not…

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African American footballer verbally abused with “monkey” chants by Dutch fans scores goal regardless

Soccer fans of the Dutch club FC Den Bosch were verbally  abusing American striker Jozy Altidore with monkey chants during a match on Tuesday, but that didn’t distract him from…

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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu interviews NLNG Prize winner, Chika Unigwe – Report from this week’s Rubbin’ Minds

by Akan Ido Chika Unigwe, the winner of the 2012 NLNG $100,000 prize for literature was on Rubbin' Minds on Sunday to talk about herself, her inspiration, and lots more.…

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Femke becomes Funke: Not a common cold

by Femke van Zeijl I long for the moment when I have finally toughened up and gotten used to pure water, malaria and eating fresh salads outdoors (another oyinbo no…

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Femke becomes Funke: How Nigeria has changed me

Pepper. Obviously. My taste buds have been adapting to spiciness ever since I first set foot in Yorubaland. Adapting as in: they have by now been spiced into oblivion. After…

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Femke becomes Funke: Killing a chicken or how I became no longer a fishtarian

Most Dutch meat eaters (and not just them!) would become instant vegetarians, had they have to do the killing personally. I try not to be too much of a hypocrite.…

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