Let my dataset change your mindset

Posted on August 28th, 2009 | Filed under Economics, Science | Tags: , | No Comments

Hans Rosling

Professor Hans Rosling uses his fascinating data-bubble software to burst myths about the developing world. This certainly changed my perspective on the developing world. Another great Ted Talk (no. 500 already!).

Watch this talk as high-res video (MP4)


Jetlag

Posted on August 27th, 2009 | Filed under Dutch, FFS, Human Interest | Tags: | No Comments

4 uur: nr.2 en enorme honger
7 uur: eerste inkakmoment direct na het douchen
8 uur: diner
11 uur: klaar met de dag
13 uur: zou wel even kunnen slapen
14 uur: enorme energieboost, knallen!
16 uur: crasht, drinkt tevergeefs Red Bull
18 uur: salade eten, normaal proberen te doen
19 uur: nog heel even volhouden en dan naar bed
21 uur: kan niet slapen, hernieuwe energie
23 uur: wanhoop


Free food from the garden (sort of)

Posted on August 21st, 2009 | Filed under FFS | Tags: , , , | No Comments

big fish

Danielle’s father just caught this baby from the ditch at the edge of our garden. It’s BBQ time tonight!



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