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Language tosses Belgium from crisis to crisis
The divide between Dutch and French-speaking parts has plunged the country into a constitutional crisis.
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"No tobacco in your joint" say the Dutch
Customers may smoke only pure cannabis spliffs. The owners claim the law, which will allow customers to light up potent tobacco-free pure cannabis joints but ban milder spliffs in which tobacco is mixed with cannabis, threatens to put hundreds of them out of business.
Wouldn't this be like saying you have to stick to straight spirits? Customers may smoke only pure cannabis spliffs. The owners claim the law, which will allow customers to light up potent tobacco-free p... more -
The Dutch ban public smoking tommorrow.
Following the lead of Ireland which took a tough stance against tobacco in 2004. The Dutch will join the list of European countries that ban smoking in cafes and restaurants.
How will this effect their tourist industry? Following the lead of Ireland which took a tough stance against tobacco in 2004. The Dutch will join the list of European countries th... more -
'The world will end in 2012' - Many Dutch prepare for 2012 apocalypse
The world will end in 2012 - or so say thousands in the Netherlands preparing for the apocalypse in four years, the Dutch-language newspaper de Volkskrant reported Tuesday... The world will end in 2012 - or so say thousands in the Netherlands preparing for the apocalypse in four years, the Dutch-language new... more
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Iran releases "Beyond Fitna" film in response to controversial Wilders anti-Islam ...
Iranian authorities have posted a film on the Internet designed as a riposte to a controversial anti-Koran documentary by the far-right Dutch politician, Geert Wilders. (The above is just part one of 2 parts of the film)
The whole film is available on the sites: www.ngoic.com, www.youtube.com, and www.videogoogle.com.
The new documentary, entitled "Beyond Fitna", was directed by a group of Iranian filmmakers and produced by the 'Non-Governmental Organization Islam and Christianity' said 'Beyond Fitna' deals with incitement of violence in the Bible. Muslims believe that the book deemed holy by Christians today is a distorted version of the original Bible.
'Beyond Fitna' focuses on the orders given to worldwide Christians in the (distorted version of) Bible for stoking violence, committing genocide, attacking others, beheading and burning women and children who have been taken into captivity.
During Ramadan we can expect another response to Wilders movie from Pakistan.
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Dutch imams promoting 'shared' values
Imams in Dutch mosques usually preach the same virtues & values in their sermons commonly accepted by other Dutch people (which is important) according to a recent study.
Fred Leemhuis, professor of Arabic at Groningen University points out:
"The image of Dutch imams is based on comments by two or three radical salafi [fundamentalist] Imams, who continually turn up in the media. We wanted to find out what Dutch mainstream imams are really preaching. And, in particular, which virtues they're commending to their congregations."
SERMONS ANALYSED
The sermons of six randomly chosen Dutch Imams from different ethnic backgrounds who were also extensively interviewed were analysed by Mr Leemhuis & Anand Blank.The study shows that the opinions of the imams are very moderate and hardly differ from those of other Dutch people.
"What is noticeable about the sermons of the imams is that a large majority represent a kind of moderate middle-of-the-road orthodoxy. Not extreme either one way or the other."
ORIENTATED TOWARDS NETHERLANDS
The study showed the imams are more orientated towards Netherlands as they come up with the same problems and solve them in the same way. They also use the same sources when they write their sermons. Mr Leemhuis cites an example in the shape of the book entitled: 'Gardens of the virtuous people'.
"A beautiful, pious collection of stories about the life of the prophet Mohammed which is also available in Dutch."
SAME VIRTUES
According to Mr Leemhuis the virtues that the Imams present to their audiences are the same as the ones that score high among other groups of Dutch people: respect, consideration, reliability and openness.
Two virtues stand out in their sermons: the necessity of good neighbourliness and showing respect towards others.
"Most imams say in their sermons and in interviews that the main thing is to be a good neighbour."
SHARED OPINIONS
Mr Leemhuis believes the shared opinions of Muslims and other Dutch people about virtuous behaviour provide a good opportunity for Dutch politics:
"If you want to promote the integration of Dutch Muslims and non-Muslims, you have to emphasise the things they have in common and things they can identify with."
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Man nesting giant egg on side of Rotterdam Tower
Yes, that's right. A giant egg, in a giant nest, on the side of a tower in Rotterdam, and a guy is nesting in there. It's an art project called the "Great Swallow." Gulp. Yes, that's right. A giant egg, in a giant nest, on the side of a tower in Rotterdam, and a guy is nesting in there. It's an art proje... more
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Czech Muslims organise to screen controversial Dutch anti-Quran film
Yup... suprisingly the first time the film played in Czech was actually organised by the Muslim community themselfs and infact they are planning even more screenings across the country.
So why did the Brno Islamic Foundation hold a public screening on Monday night? Munib Hassan Alrawi is the organisation’s head says:
“First of all we wanted to show that Muslims are ready to accept criticism and they are open to any kind of discussion. Second, we wanted to point out the film is biased and challenge the arguments presented in the film. We also wanted to make it clear whether we agree with what some the Muslims in the film are saying.”
They also screened another film:
“We also screened a film called Schism, which was made in reaction to this film. It was made by a Muslim and it is structured in the same way as Fitna: it takes extracts from the Bible and links them to the killings of Iraqi people by Western soldiers. The author of Schism openly admits at the end of his film that this is not the right thing to do. So we condemn Fitna and we also condemn any kind of links between Christianity and violence.”
Dutch Muslim leaders appealed for calm in response to the Dutch film and a Pakistani lawmaker will fund a movie to rebut the anti-Quran film likely to be released during Ramadan.
Yup... suprisingly the first time the film played in Czech was actually organised by the Muslim community themselfs and infact they ar... more -
Famke Janssen - Turn The River (newest movie)
Limited release May 9
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Pakistanis protest Dutch anti-Quran film
"Dozens staged an angry protest in Pakistan on Friday in response to a Dutch lawmaker's anti-Quran film, but Dutch Muslims appealed for calm and said it was less inflammatory than they had feared.
The 15-minute film by Geert Wilders, posted on a Web site late Thursday, sets verses of the Quran against a montage of images from terrorist attacks and rhetoric from Muslim clergymen urging ``jihad,'' or holy war. Shortly afterward Dutch television channels rebroadcast segments of it." "Dozens staged an angry protest in Pakistan on Friday in response to a Dutch lawmaker's anti-Quran film, but Dutch Muslims appealed fo... more -
Wilders releases movie against Quran
Dutch politician Geert Wilders has released his controversial movie called 'Fitna the Movie', which revolves around the islam and why it leading to terrorism, in his views.
The Liveleak site is currently overcrowded because of the high media attention but once you've seen it i'd like to know what you think. Dutch politician Geert Wilders has released his controversial movie called 'Fitna the Movie', which revolves around the islam and why ... more -
Dutch to legalize gay sex in public park
Dutch council officials will permit gay sex in public areas but fine dog owners who let their pets off the leash in Amsterdam's Vondelpark...I have nothing against gays...but HOW is that ok?!
Dutch council officials will permit gay sex in public areas but fine dog owners who let their pets off the leash in Amsterdam's Vondel... more -
Anne Frank, Palestinian sympathizer?
An artist combined the images of Anne Frank and a Palestinian kaffiyeh "to create an idealistic image in which both states exist alongside one another in peace." A Dutch Jewish group feels this is distasteful and condemned the distribution of the image.
An artist combined the images of Anne Frank and a Palestinian kaffiyeh "to create an idealistic image in which both states exist along... more -
Dutch Embrace Floods
Natural disasters have a way of shattering complacency. Earthquakes bring new building codes; hurricanes prompt evacuation planning. But what about a disaster that unfolds over 50 or 100 years? Sea level rise accompanying global warming is one such gradual peril, leading low-lying coastal countries to worry: How do you get people to focus on an enormous but slow-moving threat? Dutch leaders now must rethink their thousand-year strategy of fighting back the water that threatens them.
Natural disasters have a way of shattering complacency. Earthquakes bring new building codes; hurricanes prompt evacuation planning. B... more -
Dutch want cannabis registered as regular medicine
The Netherlands, where prostitution and the sale of cannabis for recreational use in coffee shops are regulated by the government, has a history of pioneering social reforms. It was also the first country to legalise euthanasia. The Netherlands, where prostitution and the sale of cannabis for recreational use in coffee shops are regulated by the government, has... more
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Dutch Rube Goldberg
Hema (kinda like Dutch Ikea) has a great product page. Go to the page and give it 5 seconds....
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