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Wat mannen niet voelen, dragen ze wel mee
Door Ben Brown Het was vrijdagavond in mijn favoriete kroeg in Apeldoorn. Een koud biertje voor me, het geroezemoes van mensen, het zachte gebonk van muziek en glazen die rinkelen. Naast me zat een man van ongeveer mijn leeftijd. Zijn energie sprak boekdelen: hoe hij zijn glas vasthield, zijn ogen die overal en nergens tegelijk leken te kijken.
Wie won de verkiezingen in Apeldoorn? Niet het vertrouwen
Door Ben Brown Afgelopen week sprak ik een jongen uit Apeldoorn. Begin twintig. Slim, betrokken, midden in de samenleving. Ik vroeg hem of hij had gestemd. Hij haalde zijn schouders op. “Waarom zou ik? Er verandert toch niks.” Het bleef hangen. Niet omdat het nieuw is, dit hoor ik vaker. Maar omdat het precies laat zien waar het schuurt. Niet bij de uitslag of de zetelverdeling, maar bij het gevoel dat je er als inwoner toe doet. Want als vertrouwen had gewonnen, dan had de stembus voller gestaan.
Je mening is niet jouw identiteit
Door Ben Brown Apeldoorn wil verbinden. Bruggen slaan. Kloven dichten. Maar wie het publieke debat volgt – online, in buurthuizen, soms zelfs in de supermarkt – ziet hoe snel we tegenover elkaar staan. We verharden. We verdedigen. We reageren. En ergens onderweg zijn we iets gevaarlijks gaan doen: we zijn onze mening gaan verwarren met onze identiteit. Dat is precies waar het misgaat. Er bestaat een vorm van intelligentie die zeldzamer is dan een hoog IQ.
Londres: Iranianos lotam ruas em celebração à morte de Khamenei
Uma rua movimentada no subúrbio de Finchley, no norte de Londres, lar de uma grande comunidade iraniana, se transformou em uma grande festa de rua na noite de sábado (28), enquanto multidões celebravam a morte do líder supremo do Irã, o aiatolá Ali Khamenei. Pessoas lotaram uma rua repleta de comércios iranianos, enquanto carros circulavam lentamente pela área buzinando, tocando música alta e agitando a bandeira da monarquia iraniana.
Erkennen vraagt moed
Door Ben Brown Tijdens een gesprek over hoe we onze stad vormgeven, stelde iemand mij een ogenschijnlijk eenvoudige vraag: “Waarom herinneren sommige straatnamen en monumenten in Apeldoorn belangrijke inwoners, maar andere verhalen nauwelijks?” Geen verwijt. Geen beschuldiging. Gewoon een vraag. En soms zijn dat de gevaarlijkste vragen, omdat ze raken aan wie we als stad zijn. En wie we denken dat we zijn. Apeldoorn is trots. Op onze geschiedenis. Op onze groei. Op onze instellingen. En terecht.
Geluk is je beginpunt, ook in Apeldoorn
Door Ben Brown We willen allemaal een beter leven. Meer rust. Meer vreugde. Meer betekenis. En dus doen we wat we hebben geleerd: harder ons best. Nog een stap erbij. Nog een doel verderop. Want ooit, als alles klopt… dan zijn we gelukkig. Tenminste, dat denken we. We hebben geleerd: Als ik dit bereik, dan ben ik gelukkig. Succes. Geld. Een huis. Een relatie. Liefst allemaal tegelijk, graag vóór je veertigste. Maar wat als we het precies andersom hebben geleerd?
Erfgoed als kompas voor sociale oplossingen
Door Ben Brown In gesprekken met inwoners uit allerlei gemeenschappen in Apeldoorn merk ik telkens hetzelfde: verhalen doen meer dan beleid. Ze openen iets. Ze brengen mensen dichter bij elkaar. Soms sneller dan een hele stapel rapporten. Neem Keti Koti. Neem Anton de Kom. Dat zijn geen stoffige hoofdstukken uit een geschiedenisboek. Het zijn verhalen over vrijheid, uitsluiting, verzet en solidariteit. Over wie mee mocht doen, en wie structureel buiten de boot viel.
Familie is geen fase
Door Ben Brown Er gebeurt veel op onze planeet. Oorlogen, klimaat, politieke verschuivingen – het schuurt. Ook dichterbij. In het hele land verandert de samenleving en maken we ons zorgen over de generaties die nu hun leven vormgeven. Saamhorigheid is urgenter geworden. De koning zei het vorig jaar in zijn kersttoespraak dat we zuinig moeten zijn op datgene wat ons verbindt. Op onze verantwoordelijkheid voor elkaar. Mooie woorden. Grote woorden ook.
De wolf die we voeden
Door Ben Brown Aan het einde van het jaar vertraagt er iets. Alsof de tijd zelf even achterom kijkt. Ik merk het aan mezelf: ik kijk terug. Op wat lukte, op wat schuurt, op momenten die bleven hangen. Niet zozeer op prestaties, maar op wie ik was voor anderen. Dat is misschien wel de meest eerlijke vraag die je jezelf kunt stellen. Die vraag kwam dit jaar op onverwachte plekken.
Wat ‘normaal’ betekent in Apeldoorn en waarom dat nodig aan revisie toe is
Door Ben Brown We doen in Apeldoorn vaak alsof ‘normaal’ gewoon uit de hemel is komen dwarrelen. Een soort ongeschreven Veluwse wet: doe maar gewoon, dan doe je al gek genoeg – maar dan zonder iemand ooit uit te leggen wat ‘gewoon’ dan precies is. In werkelijkheid is onze definitie van ‘normaal’ helemaal niet zo Apeldoorns. Hij komt uit een ouder, smaller verhaal: het koloniale idee dat er één soort mens hét middelpunt van de wereld was. Rationeel, productief, beheerst, Europees, mannelijk, hetero.
Wat we doorwerking noemen in Apeldoorn
Maandag 24 november 2025 Door Ben Brown Waarom goede bedoelingen soms nog koloniale vormen aannemen. “Doorwerking”: een ingewikkeld woord voor iets dat in Apeldoorn verrassend zichtbaar is: het verleden leeft door in het heden. Soms materieel — in verschillen in inkomen, onderwijs of kansen. Maar vaak subtieler: in taal, aannames, blikrichtingen en manieren van “helpen” die vriendelijk klinken, maar ongemerkt ongelijkwaardigheid uitstralen.
Herdenken met een 'beat'
Door Ben Brown Dit jaar viert Apeldoorn 80 jaar vrijheid – sinds 17 april 1945, de dag dat de stad werd bevrijd. In 2025 staat Apeldoorn dan ook bol van de activiteiten: parades, concerten, wandelingen, tentoonstellingen. We herdenken de Tweede Wereldoorlog én vieren de vrijheid die eruit voortkwam. In Apeldoorn weten we wat stilte is. Op 4 mei, klokslag acht uur, kun je het horen – of beter gezegd: níét horen.
Updates to Livestock Risk Protection Insurance
University of Missouri Extension Livestock risk protection (LRP) insurance offers producers a way to manage risk associated with declining livestock prices (Figure 1 shows the historical trend for feeder cattle future prices). It does not protect against other perils such as disease or death. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) administers LRP insurance products.
Twee oma’s geleden: de Nederlandse slavernij en ons gedeelde verleden
Maandag 13 oktober 2025 Door Ben Brown Voor mij als Afro-Curaçaose Nederlander is slavernij geen ver verleden. Het is slechts twee oma’s geleden. Het zit in de verhalen van mijn familie, in herinneringen die zijn doorgegeven, en in littekens die generaties overschrijden. Maar mijn fundament begint niet bij het moment dat mijn voorouders tot slaaf werden gemaakt.
Photos: MABAS Division 25 hosts local fire firefighters for training
MABAS Division 25 hosted a Vehicle and Machinery Operations Class on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Senica’s Towing in La Salle. Over the past two weekends 14 firefighters from MABAS 25 departments spent over 40 hours learning the technical aspects of auto extrication and machinery rescue. Students learned and practiced vehicle stabilization, vehicle safety, victim removal techniques and hazard recognition.
Phoenix Fire Department running at 'crisis' levels
PHOENIX — In January of 2017, Ben Lindquist got a call he’ll never forget. “Mom said, 'Hey, the house is on fire,'” Lindquist said. “I could actually see the column from what I guess now is probably 15 miles away.” It took 20 minutes for firefighters to arrive. “The first closest fire engine to my parents’ house was less than a mile away, unfortunately, they were on another call. The next closest fire truck to my parents’ house, they were on another call,” Lindquist recalled.
WATCH: Senator Sinema says border security deal coming ‘very soon’
PHOENIX — A bipartisan group of senators is hammering out the final details of a new border security proposal and expects to be able to “share complete information very soon.” “I’ve been working on this for several months, it's been our, you know, really our number one focus. And I'm really happy to say that we are closing in on the final elements of our agreement,” Sinema told ABC15. “So we hope to have details for folks around the country soon.
ACC votes ‘No’ to expanding Liberty Utilities service
LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ — Liberty Utilities pleaded its case in front of the Arizona Corporation Commission Tuesday as it seeks to expand its service area in the rapidly growing West Valley. Since ABC15’s reporting in August, the service provider has been under scrutiny for failing to provide adequate water pressure to its residents. Over the summer, people in parts of Goodyear and Litchfield Park turned on their water with little to nothing coming out.
Education, budget and the election among top priorities for state leaders heading into 2024
PHOENIX — Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, legislative leadership, and state officials took the stage Friday afternoon during the annual legislative forecast luncheon to preview what to expect heading into 2024. "We’ve got a lot of things that are very positive for Arizona, were going to be reducing gas prices by anywhere from 30 cents to a dollar a gallon we're estimating.
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors elect Jack Sellers as new chairman
Supervisor Jack Sellers, who represents District 1 covering much of the southeast Valley, was unanimously elected Wednesday morning to replace Clint Hickman as the new chairman. Sellers previously served as Vice Chairman and will now be tasked with navigating the county through an election year where Arizona will once again be in the spotlight. The state will play a key part in deciding not only the presidential race but the control of both chambers of Congress.
Retired Marine Corps veteran stresses the importance of service
This is the sixth of seven articles highlighting the grand marshals of the 2023 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. PHOENIX — Hugues Byrne joined the United States Marine Corps in 1976, participating in numerous humanitarian missions across the globe including, delivering aid to a leprosy colony on Molokai Island and being part of the Malaysian Straits blockade during the Iranian hostage crisis.
Army nurse remembers struggles of war
This is the fifth of seven articles highlighting the grand marshals of the 2023 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. PHOENIX — Patricia Little-Upah comes from a military family. “My mother was an Army nurse in New Guinea in WWII, my dad served in WWII in the Navy, both my brothers served in the Army,” Little-Upah said. Little-Upah followed in her mother’s footsteps, becoming an Army nurse herself in 1966.
Arizona Air Force veteran recalls daring flight into Baghdad
This is the fourth of seven articles highlighting the grand marshals of the 2023 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. PHOENIX — Jeff DeVore joined the United States Air Force in 1992, accumulating over 4,400 flight hours while serving missions across the globe. “I did 18 assignments in 25 years, so all over the world – Europe, the Pacific and of course in the Middle East,” DeVore said.
Luis Rubiales to testify in Spanish court as part of investigation into Women’s World Cup kiss Original
CNN — Luis Rubiales, the former head of Spain’s soccer federation (RFEF), has been summoned to testify before a Spanish court on Friday as part of an investigation into his unwanted kiss on Jennifer Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup final. This comes after Spain’s National Court admitted a complaint by Spanish prosecutors against Rubiales for “the crimes of sexual assault and coercion” on Monday.
UK employers review employment contracts ahead of curbs on non-compete clauses
As we reported back in May, the government has confirmed its plans to limit the length of non-compete clauses in employment contracts to three months. They it will provide more flexibility for employees to join competitors or start up a rival business and that the wider economy will benefit from a wider talent pool.
Air traffic control ‘failure’ hits UK airports
Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg/Getty Images Air passengers across Europe faced delays on Monday on one of the summer’s busiest travel days after the UK’s air traffic control system suffered a “technical issue” resulting in restrictions on flights. Many travelers were left stuck on the ground desperately seeking updates on their flights, even after the fault was resolved following a morning of disruption.
UK air traffic control ‘failure’: Passengers warned of delays. Original
London CNN — Air passengers across Europe faced potential delays on Monday after the UK’s air traffic control system suffered a “technical issue” resulting in restrictions on flights. Britain’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS) said that UK airspace would remain open while it tried to resolve the problem. “We have had to apply air traffic flow restrictions which ensures we can maintain safety,” it said in a statement issued at 1140 GMT (7:40 a.m ET).
UK Energy Bill: Reforming the Energy Sectoe
United Kingdom Environment ESG Consumer Energy and infrastructure - Clean energy To bolster the UK’s energy security, protect consumers from spiralling energy prices, and keep up with advances in renewables and other low-carbon technologies, the Energy Bill (Bill) was introduced into Parliament and with it comes the ability to completely reimagine the UK’s Energy sector.
National-Grid-Measures-To-Accelerate-Transmission - Eversheds Sutherland
United Kingdom Energy and infrastructure Securing grid capacity has long been a challenge but it has now reached tipping point, both for the transmission and distribution network operators, and for projects or developments seeking connections. This impacts everyone, from low carbon generators and battery storage operators to energy intensive industry, data centres and real estate developments, and down to EV consumers looking for charge points.
UK Government responds to REMA consultation responses
United Kingdom Energy and infrastructure On 7 March 2023, the UK Government published the summary of responses to its consultation on the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA). Announced in the British Energy Security Strategy (April 2022), REMA represents the UK Government’s efforts to review and address the inefficiencies within the electricity market.
Carbon Footprinting Introduction
What is carbon footprinting? Carbon footprinting is the process of measuring the amount of greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide, emitted by an individual, organisation, or product, in order to understand and manage their impact on the environment. This measurement is usually expressed in units of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e). The goal of carbon footprinting is to identify sources of emissions, so that they can be reduced or offset.
'Our criminal justice system is quite literally being held together by duct tape
Fundamental change is required to avoid a ‘complete collapse’, warns solicitor advocate Ben Brown It has long been asserted that our legal system, and in particular the criminal legal aid system, is the “finest in the world”. It is a cute soundbite, but having spent a decade at the coalface of criminal justice, I can quite frankly tell you; that notion is laughable. Last month the Law Society published a shocking report which highlighted the crumbling state of our court buildings.
Lessons from St Helena
I firmly believe that our criminal justice system is on the cusp of collapse. That is not hyperbole, nor a snappy soundbite, but a well-founded observation from someone who has spent the past decade at the coalface of criminal justice. I have recently returned to criminal defence following two years on St Helena Island, a tiny British overseas territory in the middle of the South Atlantic. I had the pleasure of taking up the role of Crown Counsel, the island’s (only) prosecutorial role.
Electricity Generator Levy: Key Points From The UK Autumn Statement
In his Autumn Statement, the UK Chancellor announced a new Electricity Generator Levy (the "Levy"), which replaces the previously planned Cost Plus Revenue Limit. The Government felt the new Levy is a more proportionate measure that is not only administrable through the corporate tax system which generators are familiar with but will leave generators with a greater proportion of their returns to invest in growing the UK's renewable energy capacity.
Energy Bill Relief Scheme – Overview For Non-domestic Consumers - Oil, Gas & Electricity - UK
On 1 November 2022, the Energy Bill Relief Scheme Regulations 2022 ("EBRS Regulations") were introduced pursuant to the Energy Prices Act 2022 to provide financial support for non-domestic energy customers in the UK under the Energy Bill Relief Scheme ("Scheme").
Best Left Buried: Behind Closed Doors
Regular price £15.00 GBP Regular price £15.00 GBP Sale price £15.00 GBP Sale Sold out Format Print + PDF PDF Share View full details SHIPPING INFO SoulMuppet uses warehousing and shipping partners in the UK and USA to provide shipping that's versatile and cost effective. We've focused on working with people within the games industry who understand our products, and providing shipping that lets as many customers as possible pay customs fees and duties upfront to avoid hassles at the border.
How to clean a bottom bracket, according to the TBD Gear slack Channel — To Be Determined Journal Journal
It’s the week after a muddy cross race, things are a little slow at work, the perfect time to get some bike maintenance done! You get all your tools set out only to discover… your bottom bracket is feeling crunchy! Time to pull that sucker apart! Only, you’re not sure exactly how to do that. So, being the wide-eyed and affable person you are, you decide to do what any good teammate would do and ask your friends for advice in the team’s gear-focused Slack channel. There’s just one problem.
College Football | PFF
PFF Greenline NCAA's Week 3 best bets continue with a pair of UNDERS in the ACC and SEC, respectively, and another giant spread against one of the nation's best but more merciful teams in Michigan, writes Max Chadwick. Thu, 15 Sep 22 12:01:47 +0000 by Max Chadwick • 12 days ago
The End of the Night
The End of the Night PARK200 Park Theatre and Original Theatre present the World Premiere of The End of the Night Directed by Alan Strachan Trigger warning: This production features explicit discussion of the Holocaust and contains antisemitic language. In the final days of World War II, a secret meeting takes place between a member of the World Jewish Congress and one of the most powerful Nazis in Germany – without Hitler's knowledge.
Protect the Protection! Top Manchester Pub needs YOUR Help so it doesn't Disappear Forever
The Britons Protection are in trouble, and are appealing to the Manchester community for help. This afternoon Manchester boozing institution, The Britons Protection, have posted on their social media channels asking for help and support from the local community – to help keep the pub that we all know and love.
SRA’s culture review & guidance useful across all sectors
The Solicitors Regulation Authority, the SRA, has published a review into workplace culture in law firms along with new resources to help support firms. It comes with guidance that’s useful across all sectors as we’ll hear shortly. The Workplace Culture Thematic Review involved a survey of around 200 solicitors and comes with new workplace wellbeing guidance showing the scope of firms 'obligations with regards to safeguarding staff wellbeing’.
How to go the distance during Dry January
This month is Dry January, when people around the UK stop drinking alcohol for the month and try to address the effects of overindulgence during the festive season. If you have not yet joined in, it is not too late. Drinking too much alcohol can increase your risk of high blood pressure, some types of cancer, weight gain, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and other long-term conditions.
Rep. Edwards named maternal and childhood health fellow by National Conference of State Legislatures
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The National Conference of State Legislatures has chosen Majority Floor Manager John G. Edwards to be the next member of their maternal and childhood health program. The program is centered on supporting legislators experienced on maternal childhood issues. Childhood health programs focus on issues giving screenings and services to women, children and families.
Governor McKee signs ceremonious legislation extending property tax exemption to veterans who served in the cold war
WARWICK, RI (WLNE)- Governor Dan McKee today signed a law (2021-H 5785, 2021-S 0982) with Representative Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson and Senator James A. Seveney. This law will extend property tax exemptions to veterans who served during the Cold War, between 1947 through 1991, even if they did not serve in war or conflict. The bill endorsement happened at a school-sponsored event commemorating Veterans Day at Warwick’s Holliman Elementary School.
Support clean energy right from home with Nest Renew
And you can extend your impact by earning Renew Leafs and putting them to work through Nest Renew’s Energy Impact Program. The Leaf icon on your Nest thermostat has always shown you you’re saving energy. Now you have more ways to earn Leafs — like when you use Energy Shift or commit to a monthly challenge, such as running your laundry on cold to save energy.
Coffee with Scott Adams October 3, 2021
Coffee with Scott Adams October 3, 2021 Lots of fun content about World War III, hate-spittle, and more. It will be a lot better than it sounds in this description.
Factory-built affordability: Are we there yet?
On March 22, 2021, more than a decade after many assumed such an event would become routine, a small, factory-built home designed to the standards of custom, site-built homes and targeted for infill affordability was lowered onto an infill site in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. “It was a long time coming,” said Ocean Sprigs architect Bruce Tolar, who designed the new 504-sq. ft. cottage built in Franklin Homes’ factory in Russellville, Alabama.
Can water accountability help tackle the climate crisis? — Accountability for Water
Any way you look at it, there is no getting round the centrality of water in the climate crisis. Floods, droughts, shifting weather patterns – all herald the need for changing practices in how we use, manage, and distribute water. By 2050, the number of people at risk of floods will increase from its current level of 1.2 billion to 1.6 billion, and the number of people living in potential severely water-scarce areas will increase from 2.7 to 3.2 billion people.
SoCal Foodie Biz
Photo Credit: Ben Brown Oggi’s, an iconic SoCal destination for home-crafted microbrews, pizza and Italian-American classics, and all things sports, will celebrate its 30th birthday on August 16, 2021. And while the big day is still several months out, the family-owned franchise is getting things started early with a little something special for its patrons.
S6 - Episode 8 - Things Always Work Out Better (feat. pro boxer TicNTimebomb Zack Rice) — Tourette's Podcast
Considering he's going for the rare title of first professional boxing champ with Tourette Syndrome, Zack Rice has the perfect ring name: TicNTimebomb. We could pun the description of this episode as a hard-hitting interview, but it's so deep into the realities humanity that ... well, actually, hard-hitting is probably appropriate. Zack's a pro boxer, and while it's possible you're not into the sport, it's really just kind of an operative backdrop in this episode -- especially for the second half.
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