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A New Hope: Ivermectin’s Potential in Cancer Treatment

A New Hope: Ivermectin’s Potential in Cancer Treatment

The Promise of Ivermectin antonfoek Amsterdam, October 17th, 2024 – Recent research by Dr. William Makis has brought a new ray of hope to the field of oncology1. His studies suggest that Ivermectin, a drug traditionally used as an antiviral and antiparasitic medication, may have significant potential in treating cancer1. This groundbreaking discovery could revolutionize…
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Discovering Nature’s Hidden Gems in Singapore:

A Harmonious Metropolis eyesonindonesia The Wild Heart of Singapore: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Amsterdam, October 16th, 2024 – Nestled in the heart of Singapore, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is a testament to the city’s commitment to preserving its natural heritage. This lush, verdant sanctuary is home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna, including…
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Compensation Slavery and the Slave Trade

From the U.K. to the Caribbean eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, October 14th 2024– A group of fifteen Caribbean governments have unanimously decided to demand an incredible £200 billion from the UK in compensation for its role in the slave trade, according to reports in the British media. It comes after the Prime Minister of Barbados told the…
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The Time New York was Traded for Suriname

The Rise of New Amsterdam

In the early 17th century, the Dutch established a bustling settlement called New Amsterdam on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. This colony quickly became a vital hub for trade and commerce, attracting settlers from various parts of Europe. The strategic location and the natural harbor made it an ideal spot for the Dutch West…
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A Pristine Paradise: Suriname’s Untouched Rainforest

A Pristine Paradise: Suriname’s Untouched Rainforest

eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, September 22nd, 2024 – Suriname, a small country on the northeastern coast of South America, boasts one of the most pristine and biodiverse rainforests in the world. Covering approximately 80% of the country’s land area, this tropical haven remains largely untouched by human activity1. The rainforest’s untouched nature allows it to serve as…
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Visiting The Maze - Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

Visiting The Maze – Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

eyesonsuriname Today I took a very different tour here in Rio de Janeiro: I visited “The Maze”, a place best known by local Brazilians. “The Maze” is located on Morro Tavares Bastos, a pacified favela located in the Catete neighborhood in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro / Brazil. The whole place is decorated…
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What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness

What makes a good life?

Lessons from the longest study on happiness eyesonsuriname What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? If you think it’s fame and money, you’re not alone – but, according to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, you’re mistaken. As the director of a 75-year-old study on adult development, Waldinger has unprecedented access to data on…
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Message from the deepest of my soul and heart to those who mean well with repairing and polishing the country:

Message from the deepest of my soul and heart

to those who mean well with repairing and polishing the country Anton JieSamFoek / eyesonsuriname Message from the deepest of my soul and heart to those who mean well with repairing and polishing the country: Being part of the problem is no solution for Suriname. Being part of a productive and creative solution is.Oftewel: Maak geen…
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Adriano Pedrosa 60th Venice Biennale curator: Foreigners Everywhere

The enigmatic Mr. Pedrosa antonfoek.com Amsterdam, April 21, 2024– The 60th Venice Art Biennale will take place until November 20 and, as usual, the organization has announced the curator more than a year and a half before the start and the theme of the upcoming biennale a year before the start.And also according to tradition, this…
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Why Doesn’t Indonesia Speak Dutch?

A short documentary on why after over 300 years of dutch rule, contrary to other former colonies, Indonesia neither has significant leftovers of dutch culture nor is the dutch language spoken anywhere. We explain Indonesia’s History breifly. Lots of people in India speak English, Lots of people in Algeria speak french, Yet Indonesia is a…
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