Delve into the life and works of Roman philosopher and poet Lucretius, particularly his masterpiece "De Rerum Natura." Discover the blend of philosophy and poetry, the essence of atomistic materialism, and the themes of explanation, free will, and mortality explored in his writings.

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Aristotle, the Greek philosopher, introduced key concepts in his work The Poetics, focusing on tragedy and comedy. He countered Plato's views on literature and emphasized the importance of imitation, catharsis, and the unity of time, place, and action in dramatic composition.

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Dive into the multifaceted exploration of the Buddha as a historical figure, philosopher, and social reformer in a series of sessions led by experts from the University of Edinburgh and University of Cambridge. Discover the significance of the Buddha in Buddhist practice, his portrayal in modern Bri

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Discover tales of honesty and wisdom in historical settings through rearranging sentences to create coherent stories. Explore the accounts of an honest tax collector appointed by a Sultan and the intellectual journey of the renowned philosopher Aristotle under the mentorship of Plato.

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Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) was an influential British writer and feminist known for her work, "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman." Her life was marked by controversial relationships and she married philosopher William Godwin. Despite her untimely death at 38, Wollstonecraft's advocacy for wo

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This presentation by Prof. Dr. Loes Lennarts explores the Dutch perspective on cross-border group insolvencies, highlighting the lack of specific provisions in Dutch law for group insolvencies and the introduction of the draft Act on Court Confirmation of Extrajudicial Restructuring Plans (WHOA). Th

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Explore how 'Rerum Per Octennium' sheds light on the Dutch era in Brazil's history. A must-read for history buffs!\n

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Develop an application to semi-automatically analyze spontaneous language transcripts for Dutch, focusing on language development disorders such as aphasia. The goal is to automate the manual analysis process using language technology, with methods like TARSP, STAP, and ASTA. The SASTA application a

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Nasreddin Hodja, born in 1208, was a folk philosopher known for his wisdom and humor. His teachings reflect his unique worldview, offering insights through anecdotes that tackle extremism and everyday life events. Stories of Nasreddin Hodja have spread worldwide, emphasizing the depth and meaning be

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This paper explores economies of scale in Dutch primary education, focusing on school boards and school compositions. The study examines the impact of school size variations on cost determination at both levels, considering the challenges of limited input data availability. Different solutions are p

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Learn about the days of the week, months, and seasons in Pennsylvania Dutch in this informative video lesson. Practice identifying days, months, and seasons while improving your language skills.

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Europeans from Spain, France, the Dutch, and England established colonies in North America with differing economic and imperial goals. Spain aimed for strict control and exploitation, while the French and Dutch focused on trade partnerships with Native Americans. English colonization attracted a lar

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Desiderius Erasmus, a Dutch philosopher and scholar, was a pivotal figure in the humanist movement of the Renaissance. Born in Rotterdam in 1460, Erasmus advocated for unrestricted learning, church reform, and intellectual independence. His works, such as "In Praise of Folly," left a lasting impact

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The commercial contacts between India and Europe have ancient roots through land and sea routes, with the sea route via the Cape of Good Hope being discovered by Vasco da Gama in 1498. Portuguese, Dutch, and English trading companies established settlements, with the British eventually gaining contr

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Explore Dutch experiences, expectations, and governance building blocks through images and discussions on topics like mutual benefits, opportunities, challenges, and more. Gain insights into water allocation, legislation, stakeholder participation, and organizational capacity for effective governanc

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Overview of the Dutch Tulip Mania during the 17th century, exploring the economic context, law of supply and demand, background of the tulip craze, and how tulips came to Western Europe. Includes insights on the Dutch Golden Age, the rise and fall of tulip prices, and the influence of figures like C

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This study examines the L2 acquisition of the Dutch quantitative pronoun "ER" by L1 French and L1 English adults. It explores the syntax and semantics of using "ER" with quantifiers in Dutch, French, and English, analyzing potential cross-linguistic influences on sentence acceptance. The research hi

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in females with various genetic, environmental, and lifestyle influences. The Rotterdam Criteria, involving oligo/amenorrhea, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries, is used for PCOS diagnosis. The DUTCH Complete test can assess insul

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Explore the concept of Present Progressive in PA Dutch through examples and practice exercises. Understand the differences between the two present tense forms and learn how to form sentences in Present Progressive. Practice translating sentences using both normal conjugation and the Present Progress

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Learn the Pennsylvania Dutch alphabet, pronunciation guide, and how to spell words like Distelfink, Bottboi, and Wunnerfitz. Practice pronouncing words like Aag, Baer, and Gees in this informative video series.

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The British chose Singapore as a trading settlement due to the need to break the Dutch monopoly, Singapore's strategic location, and its natural harbor. By establishing Singapore, the British could bypass Dutch interference and have a friendly port to support their trade routes. This essay explains

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Delve into the treatment of idioms and conversational routines in Woordcombinaties as discussed by Carole Tiberius and Lut Colman. The project focuses on challenges, proposed solutions, and extensions related to lemmatisation, variations, and data models. Explore a reference work for understanding w

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Analyze the Dutch flower cluster's competitiveness through questions on its structure, sustainability, internationalization, and challenges. The report must focus on the reasons behind the cluster's success, its connections to global flower clusters, and recommendations for key stakeholders.

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In this Pennsylvania Dutch 101 video, you will learn how to tell time in Pennsylvania Dutch. The video covers asking about the time of day, important words related to time telling, examples of telling time in PD, and a practice session. Improve your language skills and enjoy learning how to tell tim

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Covering the formation of comparative and superlative forms in Pennsylvania Dutch (PD), the content explains how PD adjectives add endings and change stem vowels to express comparison. It discusses irregular adjectives and provides examples to practice forming comparative forms in PD phrases.

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Discover the Dutch coach industry landscape, including the market share of KNV members, emission regulations in low emission zones, and challenges faced by coach companies like Leo Ringelberg Touringcars. Explore how KNV is advocating for cleaner coaches and addressing restrictions in important tour

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Explore the development of a Dutch-to-Afrikaans convertor, focusing on the closely-related nature of the two languages and the potential for recycling existing technologies to aid in resource-scarce language processing. Various methods like bootstrapping and algorithm optimization are discussed, alo

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Dutch Water Authorities face integrity issues, corruption risks, and high costs in managing water resources. Despite past incidents, measures like the Delft Statement on Water Integrity and robust governance structures help in addressing these challenges efficiently and sustainably.

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The Dutch health care system underwent significant reforms between 1980 and 2020, moving from cost containment to market liberalization, patient empowerment, and integration of care. The journey involved addressing rising costs, redesigning systems, market liberalization, and emphasizing chronic car

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Small area estimation techniques are investigated for the Dutch Investment Survey, aiming to estimate investments in municipalities using a sample of 20,000 enterprises. The study compares direct estimators with small area estimators, evaluating different specifications and methodologies. Two main m

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Dutch Overshoot Day 2024 falls on April 1st, highlighting that if everyone lived like the Dutch, we would need 4 Earths to sustain our current lifestyle. This emphasizes the urgency for sustainable living practices to ensure a viable future for our planet.

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Presentations at CLARIN 2020 Session focused on annotation and visualization tools, including a neural syntax annotator for Dutch and German, exploring and visualizing Wordnet data with GermaNet Rover, named entity recognition for distant reading in ELTeC, and the semi-automatic analysis of spontane

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The presentation discusses the Dutch way of organizing child care, including the childminding boom and its consequences for childminders. It covers the best ways of organizing childcare, the types of formal child care available in the Netherlands, child care allowance, and the shift towards a demand

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Documents from English ambassador Sir George Downing and an anonymous pamphlet published in the Dutch Republic offer contrasting perspectives on the financial burdens and priorities during the Anglo-Dutch Wars. Sir Downing highlights the financial strain on the Dutch provinces, specifically Holland,

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This study explores the use of partitive pronouns in intransitive contexts in Italian and Dutch, examining their roles in both languages. The research delves into the nuances of partitive pronouns, their syntactic structures, and their interactions with direct objects and quantified adverbial phrase

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Explore the collaborative potential between Dutch and Iranian partners in enhancing the dairy sector, focusing on quality milk and feed production efficiency. The project involves data collection, field trips, and key issues like quality assurance, feed availability, water efficiency, and education

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Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) is a €700 million revolving fund that provides tailored funding for sustainable and socially responsible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in low- and middle-income countries. It aims to address the financing challenges faced by SMEs, offering various financia

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The Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands aims to bridge the financing gap for SMEs in developing countries, particularly focusing on entrepreneurs looking to expand. It offers investments in Dutch and local SMEs, targeting specific groups like women, yo

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Explore the impact of border restrictions at the Dutch-German border during the Covid-19 pandemic. From semi-closures affecting commuting, shopping, and socio-cultural visits to the resilience shown in gradually returning to pre-corona levels. The coordinated policy measures, relative leniency, and

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The Dutch philanthropic sector faces challenges such as changing donor behaviors and decreased donations. This has led to a discussion on the viability of crowdfunding as a funding strategy. With philanthropy being a significant economic force in the Netherlands, the sector is exploring new ways to

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