Author Archives: Hans Verbeek

Let’s face the music and dance

There may be trouble ahead But while there’s music and moonlight and love and romance Let’s face the music and dance Before the fiddlers have fled Before they ask us…There may be trouble ahead But while there’s music and moonlight … Continue reading

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Price of Russian natural gas 38% higher in one year

In january 2011 1000 m³ of Russian natural gas cost 247 euro. One year later that price is 343 euro: an increase of 38%. Many European countries import large quantities… In january 2011 1000 m³ of Russian natural gas cost … Continue reading

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Song from the Orient

Technology brings the music from all over the world in our own livingroom. Like this beautiful ballad by Sezen Aksu [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUKbEuRNFvs[/youtube] The 21st century is a wonderful time to be alive…Technology brings the music from all over the world in our … Continue reading

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Faster or slower

The Dutch governement raised the speedlimit on some motorways from 120 km/h to 130 km/h. A small gesture to get some more votes in last weeks regional election. The Spanish…The Dutch governement raised the speedlimit on some motorways from 120 … Continue reading

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Currency Failures from Argentina to Zimbabwe: A Brief History of Inflation | Timothy Terrell

Timothy Terrell shows examples of hyperinflation in recent history. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB_uHq1_8FA[/youtube] Hyperinflation sounds terrible, but all the countries he mentions are still around. People still have jobs, they smile and laugh. The bakers in those countries are still baking bread. In … Continue reading

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