Archive for Interesting stuff

Share The Moment: My Eurovision Song Contest diary

Apr 30, 2010 5 Comments by Sietse

With this diary, I’d like to give you a sneak peak in the kitchen, showing you what I’m doing in the lead up to this massive event. Keep checking for regular updates!

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The Positivity Blog

Dec 29, 2008 1 Comment by Sietse

One of my best discoveries this year has been The Positivity Blog, the brain child of Henrik Edberg. Along with guest bloggers and by quoting some of the world’s greatest philosophers, he provides an excellent source of positive stories that can help you to become a better person. Some of my favorite stories are; 18 [...]

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Conference on global catastrophic risks

Jul 17, 2008 No Comments by Sietse

Today, a four-day conference on global catastrophic risks starts in Oxford, upon initiative of the city’s university. Scientists and other experts will discuss what should be done to prevent these risks from becoming realities that could lead to the end of human life on earth and social organization as we know it.  They will talk about [...]

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Two important men talking

Jul 16, 2008 No Comments

Earlier today, US president George W. Bush (photo: “It was thàt big! Really!”) gave a press conference at the White House. On itself, that is nothing new. He explained why he decided to give the green light to off-shore oil drillers, after a long ban. At the same time however, Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke [...]

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1% of your time

Jul 13, 2008 No Comments

More than half of employees who are in their twenties prefer employment at companies that provide volunteer opportunities, according to a recent survey of Deloitte. The software company Salesforce.com is a good example of that. It gives 1% of profits to its foundation, which pays for employees to volunteer 1% of their work time. This year, Salesforce.com staff will [...]

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