ACCESS Autumn Magazine

| content Autumn 2010
Biking in
the Netherlands

10
My
Pug
and I
PHOtO By MArC VAN WOuDENBErg
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Cover and article photos courtesy of ©Shirley Agudo, American photojournalist
and author of Bicycle Mania Holland.

Maastricht 5 About Access 26 Volunteer Profile
23 services & volunteers 29 Bach Ensemble
7 Letter from Lucy Scott, 31 Theatre, Life’s a dramatic comedy
new Executive director 32 It’s all talk
8 Community news 34 My pug and I
10 Cover story – Biking in 37 Culture shock! Brazil vs Holland
the Netherlands 40 Food is food – culinary column
14 Words of Encouragement 44 ACCESS courses Amsterdam

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48 ACCESS courses The Hague
52 Events calendar
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20 De-mystifying coaching 54 ACCESS Who’s Who

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About
Established in 1986, resentatives from the commercial sector, all of whom
make up our Honorary Board. Each office has a
ACCESS is a not-for-profit
Management Team comprised of volunteers as heads
organisation committed of departments. Each Management Team is respon-
sible for the general organisation and administration
to supporting the
of its office. ACCESS is supported by both Dutch,
International Expatriate International and Expatriate businesses and organi-
sations through donations and varying levels of
Community in the
sponsorship, each providing benefits to the sponsors

Quality day-care for your child, Netherlands. in return as well as help, advice and support to their
expat and returning local employees.

peace of mind for you Volunteering for ACCESS
From humble beginnings, ACCESS has grown to We have a team of up to 160 volunteers in The Hague
• Special activities: art, gymnastics, music become a leading source of free, personalised infor- and Amsterdam. We offer volunteer opportunities in
and dancing mation in the English language for the Expatriate areas including marketing, event management,
Comme à la International Community in the Netherlands. Our advertising, fund raising, IT, finance, database
Maison is an • Registered with the GGD. An active offices in The Hague and Amsterdam are staffed by research, copywriting and much more. The core of
international Parents' Committee an enthusiastic team of around 160 volunteers who our team is our Help Desk volunteers, this is the
childcare center
• Warm, nutritional and balanced meals have experienced the expat relocation process and front line of our service – helping and advising expats
in The Hague. We are able to provide comprehensive information, over the phone, by email or by personal consultation.
available daily
provide a warm advice and support, as well as empathising with the Please don’t hesitate to contact us, you can volunteer
and welcoming • English and Dutch-speaking groups of experience of individuals on all aspects of living and for as few as 6 hours per week and at your conve-
home for both children aged 0-to-6 working in the Netherlands, particularly in The nience. Contact us at The Hague at vrd-dh@access-
Dutch and Hague, Amsterdam and Rotterdam regions, also nl.org or Amsterdam at vrd-ams@access-nl.org
English-speaking • Secure environment, fully equipped for known as the Randstad area of Holland.
children. play, sleep and educational needs Finding ACCESS
ACCESS receives over 20,000 enquiries a year and is In The Hague we’ve recently moved office and have
• Swimming: unique to day-care, a chance widely recognised as the primary source of free infor- now settled into Zeestraat 100, which has generously
to experience the world of water mation in English in the Netherlands. ACCESS is been provided by the The City of the Hague. You’re
actively supported by local authorities and govern- always welcome to come and see us in the Stadhuis
ment ministries, and provides regular feedback to Atrium at The Hague City Hall, along with the Xpat
such bodies on the experiences and expectations of Desk team, from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5 pm.
International Child Care House the International and Expat communities moving to,
Comme à la Maison relocating or living in the Netherlands. In Amsterdam you can now find us in the
ACCESS is governed by an Executive Board made up ExpatCenter in the World Trade Center on Tuesdays,
Duinweg 1, 2585 JT Den Haag
of representatives from the business community, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9-12. We are
0031 (0) 70-404 9750 community organisations and an Executive Director also kindly supported by the ExpatCenter
info@calmkid.nl responsible for overall management. Amsterdam. You’re also always welcome to call in to
Additionally, ACCESS is recognised and supported by our office – we’re based in the Amsterdam
the Mayors of The Hague, Amsterdam and International Community School – 2nd floor –
www.access-nl.org Rotterdam, by several leading Ambassadors and rep- Prinses Irenestraat 59.

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Letter from the Executive Director
Dutch Language Courses
• Beginner to advanced
• Dutch for business
• In-company courses & private tuition
• NT2 exam preparation

English Language Courses
Dear We’ve had quite a lot of change at ACCESS recently including my
appointment as Executive Director. I’m proud to take responsibil-
ity for an organisation that gives advice and help to over 20,000

• Beginner to advanced
• Business English
ACCESS expats each year, with a dedicated and amazing group of volun-
teers from all four corners of the world. Volunteers who like you
live, or have lived, international lives. And we’re always looking

readers,
• In-company courses & private tuition

Language
for new volunteers where you can use your skills and experience
• CELTA teacher training and meet and work with some fantastic people.
• Cambridge exam preparation
After seven years living in Australia and now 2½ years here in The

learning With the weather shifting into cooler temperatures, and darker
Hague, although the kids are now settled in at the British School
and my husband is busy at Shell, I can still remember how daunt-

for life
s
Adult
days, a warm autumn welcome to all of you. As we move into our ing living in a new country can be, and how difficult things can
25th year we decided we needed a makeover, so as well as the sometimes seem when you are so far away from home. And that’s

and ‘new look’ ACCESS magazine in your hands, you’ll soon be seeing why ACCESS is here – to help and offer advice. Please don’t ever
n
hildre
our new and improved website to be launched later in the year. hesitate to contact us – we’re always ready to listen.
C For further information call 070 315 4080
Our thanks to Dijkman Publishers in The Hague who created
our new style. If you have any feedback on the magazine, on the services that
www.britishschool.nl/languagecentre
ACCESS offers or any ideas I’d love to hear from you.
I also have to say a big thank you to the Netherlands Foreign
Investment Agency who have made a generous and welcome Warm regards,

ACCESS Counselling Network investment in ACCESS as part of their programme to improve hos-
pitality to, and the quality of life for, expatriates and internationals Lucie Scott
Living in a new country can be a tough experience. • adjustment difficulties • children and families living in the Netherlands. edirector@access-nl.org
Day-to-day differences, such as customs and lan- • marital/relationship issues • AIDS/HIV
guage, can have more of a personal impact than you • anxiety • career challenges
might expect. Additionally, ordinary and unexpected • depression • suicide
life situations may prove more challenging when faced • sexual/emotional/physical abuse • eating disorders
• loss and bereavement • learning problems
in a different country away from personal support net-
• substance abuse • psychological evaluations
works and resources you had at home. At times like
these you may benefit from professional support,
• cross-cultural adjustment
• sexuality issues
• medically related problems

ACCESS memory stick
which ACCESS can provide through a referral to our
We’re delighted to announce the multiple leaflets to plough through. There
counsellor network.
In addition to English, a number of ACCESS counsellors speak launch of the ACCESS memory stick will also be some free space on the memory
other languages including Dutch, German, Spanish, French – ACCESSING the Netherlands. stick for you to save your own documents.
The Counselling Services of ACCESS were established in 1986 and Italian. All referrals and counselling services are confiden- The memory stick will give you all the And there’ll be information included from
to meet the needs of the international English speaking com- tial. Fees are set by the individual counsellors. information you need on first arriving in some of our partners.
munity in the Netherlands. The ACCESS Counselling Network the Netherlands and for your ongoing life As well as being able to buy the memory
consists of professionals having practices all over Holland. Our Contacting a Counsellor in Holland. Memory sticks weigh less than stick at the I’m Not a Tourist Fair in
counsellors are men and women who are psychologists, mental Every month, two of the ACCESS counsellors are on-call, they a bag of crisps – or ‘chips’ and you can just Amsterdam on October 10th, you’ll also be or from either of our ACCESS offices as
health counsellors, and social workers from a variety of differ- can provide a free referral to a member of the ACCESS open the information you need at the click able to buy it from our ACCESS on-line well as at the Xpat Desk in The City Hall of
ent cultural backgrounds. All counsellors have a minimum Counselling Network who is best placed to assist you. Please of a mouse – no more heavy books and shop at www.access-nl.org/shop/index.htm The Hague.
Masters level degree with at least two years supervised work contact the helpline at your local ACCESS office or for more
experience. They offer a variety of expertise in different areas, immediate attention out of office hours, details of the month’s
including: on-call counsellors can be found on www.access-nl.org
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Community News Community News

Amsterdam’s Canals Scheveningen
Now a uNESCO World Heritage Site begins work on
The UNESCO World Heritage Site will shape, giving the city centre its character- the historic old town and medieval
new boulevard
take in the area around Amsterdam’s istic semi-circular shape when viewed port. According to UNESCO, who
three main canals: the Herengracht or from the air. Many of the canal houses awarded the title of World Heritage Site The ‘global city by the sea’ comprising
Patricians’ Canal, the Keizersgracht or were built in the Golden Age, a period of to the 17th century canal ring area Scheveningen (The Hague beach) will be
Emperor’s Canal, and the Prinsengracht great progress and prosperity in 17th- inside the Singelgracht, the historic further protected with reinforcements in
or Prince’s Canal. The three waterways century Amsterdam. It comprises a net- urban ensemble of the canal district of the form of an attractive new boulevard
run parallel to each other in a crescent work of canals to the west and south of Amsterdam was a project for a new designed by Spanish architect Manuel De
‘port city’ built at the end of the 16th Solá-Morales. Not only will the boulevard
and beginning of the 17th centuries. appeal to the 20 million visitors attracted
to the coast each year, as part of the
Amsterdam has been working to win Scheveningen Master Plan the structure
world heritage status for its 17th cen- also serves as a dike barrier to keep the
tury centere since 2006. Locations on water from reaching beyond the shores to
the list can obtain UNESCO funding for the city. Construction will continue
maintenance or to restore damage. But through 2013.
more significantly for Amsterdam, the
World Heritage tag is a source of pres-
tige, and boosts the location’s status as
a tourist destination. young Writers in print:
Source: UNESCO/NBTC
Friendship book features the theme of friendship. The book con-
tains the 15 winners and some 40 runners-

competition winners up – picked by the judges on the basis of
their imagination, emotion, insight, and
writing skills.
Every young writer wants to be published.
Community support ACCESS at the So perhaps the best prize of all for the win-
ners of the Young Writers Competition,
Being expat children, there were a lot of
stories and poems about leaving people or
I’m Not a tourist Fair organised by the The XPat Journal, The being left behind themselves. Some were
We were delighted to have our annual ACCESS networking & fund International Herald Tribune and terribly sad but others full of hope and
raising event hosted by the British Embassy in the British You’ll find us at the I’m Not A Tourist Fair run by DutchNews.nl, is the publication of a book optimism. All 700 original entries have
Ambassadors Residence, and extend a big thank you to Paul Expatica on Sunday, October 10th. The Expat Center featuring their work. also become part of the Expatriate Archive
Arkwright and his staff. We had over 150 people attend from national Amsterdam have kindly invited us to share their Centre’s collection so every story and
and local government, organisations and businesses that support stand. Please call in and say hello – you can also In total, nearly 700 young writers from 40 poem, not just those in the book, will have
ACCESS. Many thanks to all those that attended and generously purchase the NEW ACCESS memory stick. different schools took part in the competi- a place in history. The book can be ordered
donated to the ongoing and valuable work of ACCESS. See page 51 tion, launched last September, and submit- via www.hollandbooks.nl or purchased from
and www.access-nl.org for the list of sponsors and donors. Source: www.expatica.com/iamnotatourist ted stories, poems and plays based around ACCESS offices or online bookshop.

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Biking in the Netherlands

Flat as a pancake
PHOtO By BEN DEIMAN

there’s no better way to see the scenery in the Who hasn’t almost been run over by kami- for motorised traffic. In short, the traffic the Netherlands vest is helpful at night. Bicycle helmets are
kazee tourists poorly navigating on two law distinguishes between ‘slow traffic’ not required, though sport cyclists are
Netherlands and enjoy nature. Everyone cycles:
wheels? While the phrase ‘go with the flow’ (bicycles, mopeds) and ‘fast traffic’ has over 15,000 km wearing them.
adults, children, teenagers, the elderly, students, and may be apt for the experienced ‘fietser’ (motorcycles and cars). Indeed, driving

even professionals. Cycling is a way of life, and
knowing the rules of the road is a good while under the influence will net you a of bike paths Follow the path
start. Cycling is so ingrained in the Dutch hefty fine if caught ‘drunk driving.’ The Netherlands is a small country, and flat
popular because a continuous network of cycle culture, that children are given bike traffic As pedestrians and other cyclists are obvi- as a pancake, which makes cycling a very
lessons in grade school in order to get their ously not mind readers, do use hand sig- make sure you can be heard! Bikes have practical form of transportation. Bike
paths are maintained, making it convenient and
‘fiets diploma’ proving that they know how nals when preparing to make a left or right bells for a reason! Warn other cyclists as paths are distinguished by red tiles or pave-
easy to get around town. It’s also efficient, energy to be safe while cycling and follow the turn. Simply put your arm out in the direc- you approach and need to pass them and ment, sometimes with a cyclist symbol on
rules. In fact, the Dutch, undaunted by tion you want to turn. You also need to stay use the bell to warn pedestrians who are the pavement. Follow the signs, as bike
saving and environmentally friendly! More than
wind or weather use their bikes all year on the bike paths; cycling is not allowed on blocking the bike path! And speaking of paths and bike roads are indicated by a
1.3 million new bikes are sold annually from over round. They love their bikes so much that sidewalks or pedestrian-only areas, and blocking, it’s allowed to ride alongside blue circular sign with a white bicycle sym-
May has been designated national cycling certainly never on the highway. Cyclists another cyclist, but cycling with three peo- bol. Some roundabouts have cyclist lanes
3,200 bike shops. So enjoy cycling, the Dutch way!
month, with lots of activities. also share the bike paths with mopeds, so ple wide is not permitted. Make sure you around them, with signposts directing the
www.meimaandfietsmaand.nl keep to the right-side of the bike path so can be seen as well, even with laws stating cyclist to a destination. They are also
By OLIVIA VAN DEN BrOEk-NErI that they can pass you. They are much that cyclists must have proper lighting and marked with priority, with roads connect-
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Rules in motion faster, so do keep that in mind to avoid a reflectors on their bicycles, many people ing the cycle ways to the roundabout, so
In Dutch traffic law, bicycles form a sepa- collision. do not abide by the laws. Disregarding the you don’t keep going round in circles...
rate category, and some special regulations Assuming your ears are not filled with ear- law is dangerous and can result in a fine. others have separate cycle paths around
apply, which may be different from those pods and the sounds of music in motion, Wearing light colours and/or a reflective them. Tunnels are common around motor-


Biking in the Netherlands “ the Dutch transport
children, pets and
You will also be amazed to see mums or
almost everything dads with a kid on the front handlebars
seat and one on the back of the bike, and
else by bicycle.” possibly a baby in a kangaroo carrier as
well. The Dutch are quite good at getting
around. Women cycling in spike heels and
used for every day trips, including going to tight dresses do so like its a breeze, same
school and/or work, and running errands as persons moving people, goods, pets
around town, whereas a sportfiets (exercise/ from A to Z in a variety of balancing
sport bike) is a more convenient bicycle for manoeuvres.
longer trips. A special type of ATB (all-ter-
rain-bike) is the mountain bike, but Bicycle thefts
because of its flat terrain is not often used Even though the Netherlands is a safe
in the Netherlands. An electric bike offers country, bike theft is a big problem:
the possibility to get electric support while Amsterdam is said to be the bike theft capi-

PHOtO By BEN DEIMAN
cycling. Because it does not require as tal of the world. In 2006, some 760,000
much strength, it is especially useful when bikes were reported stolen, about 5% of
it is very windy. In Dutch this is called bicycles in the Netherlands. If people on
“trapondersteuning,” which means that you the street ask you if you are interested in
have to bike yourself, but the electric motor purchasing a bicycle, know that these are
will support you. You can choose between possibly stolen. To help prevent your bike
bikes that offer no support, little support, from being stolen, park at a guarded bicy-
average support or a lot of support. Prices cle parking lot. Make sure you have a
range from second-hand bikes for about sturdy lock for your bike, and make sure

PHOtO By SHIrLEy AguDO
E75 to super-deluxe top-of-the line f0r a you fasten it to something stationary, like a
few thousand euros. bike rack, pole, or tree. Do not park your
bike in places that have signs posted say-
Whatever fits ing, ‘Geen fietsen plaatsen.’ (No bike park-
The Dutch are big on transporting children ing.) Otherwise you may find it confiscated
by bicycle, but there are laws and safety by the police, and you’ll have to pay to get it
PHOtO By BEN DEIMAN

requirements for cycling with children. back again.
Since 1990 it has been law that only chil-
ou
Did y me dren younger than eight years old can be Enjoying cycling Resources/links related to cycling in the Netherlands
... So
know opulation carried on a bicycle, and they must have an There are plenty of routes where you can
the p • www.fietsberaad.org or www.bicyclecouncil.org (center of expertise on bicycle policy
85% of least one effective seat with support for their hands, cycle. Landscape-wise some of the most
in NL, a ‘knowledge institute’ with masses of information)
has at e. feet and back. Several ways of transporting interesting areas are the coastline, includ- • www.nsfiets.nl (information about taking your bicycle on the Dutch trains)
bicycl your children are: in front of you, at the ing the Wadden Islands, the national parks • www.vvv.nl (national tourist information office, advice on cycling/walking routes)
ways to avoid busy road junctions and traf- back, in a bakfiets, or in a so-called fietskar. “De Hoge Veluwe” and “De Veluwezoom,” • www.anwb.nl/fietsen (national motoring/touring organisation), info on cycling
• www.fietspad.nl (hundreds of biking routes)
fic lights, although for some reason they Bakfietsen (cargo bikes) are transport bikes as well as the hills in Limburg. However, • www.fietsersbond.nl (Dutch association and interest group for cyclists in NL
often smell like urinals. When crossing riv- with three wheels and a large front bucket. exploring towns and villages can be fun, • www.ov-fiets.nl (for fast access, public transport bikes at some 200 user destinations;
subscriptions cost €9.50 per year. Returning the bicycle, the key is scanned,
ers, bridges are used, but at times there are It is common to see parents transporting and suggested routes are readily available
and the rental price of €2.85 per 20 hours is automatically deducted)
SPECIAL OFFER: no separate bike paths and cyclists are children around in bakfietsen because the at tourist and bicycle shops. Riding a bike • www.oudefiets.nl (history of the Dutch bicycle and various models)
You can download the complete new forced alongside automobiles. So do be box is low to the ground making it is easier in the Netherlands is a good way to inte- • www.fietsen.123.nl (for enthusiasts, with routes, news, agendas, tips)
ACCESS Bicycling in the Netherlands careful. There are plenty of types of bikes to transport more weight, so you’ll see grate into Dutch society, and with these • www.holland.com, American edition www.holland.com/us
information booklet, free-of-charge, (Netherlands Board of Tourism; see ‘Discover Holland/Active/Cycling’)
via the website (see publications). to choose from. Stadsfietsen (city bikes) and them filled with kids, dog, groceries, you tips you can be ready to join the Dutch on
www.access-nl.org omafietsen (grandma bikes) generally are name it, whatever! the bike path! « Tips courtesy of www.bicyclemania.nl


Education

Words of encouragement
Abcoude. Sarah had been tutoring a child Abcoude. The interest was instantaneous. see a few baseball games with the students,
in the village in English and was looking They had over 230 children wanting les- teachers and parents. We’re organising a
for a way to organise English lessons of sons! Art and Sarah began hiring other summer camp this year for kids who want
some sort there, as well. Sarah has a back- native English speakers to teach the les- a boost before school starts again. We help
ground full of volunteering and teaching sons, as there were far too many students the kids put on plays in English for the
experiences. She was born in Singapore, for just the two of them. school during the year. Anything we can
and brought up in Malawi, Central Africa. think of to help stimulate them to commu-
Her father is a teacher and currently the “The challenge has been to keep the quality nicate in English is fair game,” adds Sarah.
voluntary directory of Open Arms orphan- high, and to keep our teachers well Sarah has a special talent in coming up
age in Malawi. trained,” states Art. The mission of Fun with an endless variety of lesson themes
When Sarah was 18, she moved to Zanzibar Learning English is to improve the English and material that are both fun to teach and
to teach English in a local school for a year. of students from age 4 to 12. The classes fun to learn. Some recent examples of les-
She then returned to England and com- meet before and after the normal school sons that she created are ‘World Cup
pleted her degree in Sociology and
Anthropology at Hull University. After
graduation, she moved to India where she “ Having fun while learning English is
taught English at an international school. the key to our business.”
“From a young age my parents stressed the
importance of doing things for other peo-
It always seems to be During his hectic first years in Amsterdam, his sons were up to all day, Art began vol- ple regardless of material gain,” Sarah said. day in groups of 4 – 8, all children of simi- Fever’, ‘Making a Pizza’ and ‘Working in a
Art met Catherine, a Netherlands native. unteering at their basisschool (elementary While in India, Sarah met Bastiaan and lar age and language capability. All of the Toy Store’. Every week there is something
one small, simple
The two married, moved to Abcoude, and school). His original assignment was to moved with him to Amsterdam in 1998. Fun Learning English teachers are native different for the children and the teachers
thing that inevitably three boys later, Art concluded that trying read stories in English, one day a week, to a In 2004, Sarah and Bastiaan became par- English speakers who are enthusiastic to enjoy. “It’s not just about fun learning
to combine his demanding career with few 10-year olds who were having trouble ents and decided to move to Abcoude. about working with children. They use English, but just as much about fun teach-
causes life to change
raising a family was less than ideal. with English. Within a couple of months, games, songs, reading aloud and even per- ing English. We try to keep our teachers
in unexpected ways. American-born Art (Miami, Florida) was however, it grew into English lessons for Fun learning English form short plays to interest the children in engaged by organising regular get-togeth-
educated at Vanderbilt University in the entire school (4 -12 year olds)! Art and Sarah established Fun Learning a fun way in the English language. ers where we share experiences and pro-
For Art Olender, it
Nashville, Tennessee, and received his Art was enjoying taking small groups of kids English Abcoude VOF in March 2009. Art There are a number of advantages that vide training on the various lessons that
was the moment that Masters Degree in Computer Science. As and teaching them games, reading stories had his volunteer teaching experience, but learning English provides for the children. Sarah comes up with,” says Art.
one of the founders of IEX Corporation, and singing songs in English. They even put decided to get a TEFL certification to help Early learning gives the children more self- Art and Sarah are now expanding Fun
he decided to spend
Art moved to Amsterdam in 1997 to open on short plays to help them overcome their give him more insight into how children confidence, it prepares them for middelbare Learning English into Amsterdam. Their
some of his free time his company’s first international office. fear of speaking English. After volunteering learn new languages. school (high school) and it helps them with goal is to grow it through out the
for nearly a year and seeing how much fun In May 2009, Art and Sarah began giving learning additional languages later on. Netherlands for the next few years, then
volunteering at his
Back to school the kids were having, and how much fun he official lessons at the school of Art’s sons. “We take advantage of a child’s innate on through Europe.
sons’ school. In 2008, he took a parental leave with the was having, Art decided to look into ways to They immediately had a quarter of the desire to communicate. Having fun while If you’d like to know more about Fun
idea that he would look for a job that would turn this into his new career. entire school taking the course! In learning English is the key to our busi- Learning English, or to become a FLE
By CANDACE CONNEr-kABELA allow him to spend more time with his wife Almost by coincidence, Art met Sarah September, they had an information eve- ness,” Art states. “It’s not just about hav- teacher visit their website:
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and children. Initially curious as to what Bevis, an English woman living in ning for the remaining three schools in ing fun during the lessons. We’ve been to www.funlearningenglish.nl. «


Education
City of The Hague
The Hague Hospitality Centre

Help your situation can also hide fears, awkward-
ness, mental blocks, for instance: “ever
since my best friend’s left, I feel lost.”

children
“People are laughing at me.” “I don’t even
know how long we’ll be here for.” “I’m
afraid to leave home next year to continue
my studies...”
learn, evolve and excel!
WWW.DENHAAG.COM
Your ﬁrst point of contact
for (new) residents of the city of The Hague 2) What will be the short and long-term conse-
By MArIE DEWuLF quences if you don’t solve this problem, now, for
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yourself ? What do you risk losing if you don’t
change the way you act and react?
THE HAGUE IS JUST
Relocating to another country can be a fab- the solution and therefore the child is As soon as the child becomes aware of
A CLICK AWAY! ulously rich experience for some chil- motivated to take responsibility and what is happening now, he can very clearly
dren. But for others, it can be more diffi- action to follow the path to the solution. see the positive and/or negative conse-
email: xpatdesk@denhaag.com
telephone: 070 353 5043, every working day from 9.00 until 17.00 hours cult as they have lost their familiar points quences of his actions if he doesn’t change
visitor’s address: City Hall of The Hague, Spui 70 (Atrium) of reference. It is important to keep in Here is an extract of the method: his behaviour/attitude/actions.
opening hours: Monday through Friday from 9.00 until 17.00 hours mind that when moving house, a child may 1) What do you think of the situation you are in
require a great effort to adapt their life- now? How is that a problem for you? 3) Give me five solutions that would help resolve
style, to make new friends, to get used to Here, the child discussed a difficulty, a particular this problem. Which one do you choose to act
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another school, culture, language, etc. situation encountered at school and/or at home. upon as of today? When will you start? What do

Academy for Counselling and Coaching Fear of having to be up-rooted again can
create a difficulty in thinking about the
Often, children unconsciously use the
defence mechanisms they have to avoid
you expect to achieve?
The answers commit the child to take
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the valuable Chinese porcelain. Factories
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Delft blue windmills, canal houses and
‘wooden’ shoes. But we’ve found more trendy bags add a splash
original items with the centuries old print. of colour and style! East West
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Just because it is so traditional… for the Dutch speaking
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de-mystify coaching, goals and aspirations and at the same time lems. Therapy is an appropriate interven- their personal lives. E.g. life purpose, Aside from qualifications, another impor- About the author:
help you to overcome the barriers holding tion if you are going through a major life relationships, work/life balance, confi- tant ingredient in the coaching relation-
explaining what it is
you back. Coaching is about challenging crisis or are extremely distressed by a per- dence and self-esteem, health, stress ship is the ‘click’ between you both. It is
and what it isn’t, and comfort zones, changing habits, revising sonal issue. Therapy will tend to focus on management, career choices important that you feel completely com-
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personal effectiveness. The role of your the role of therapy. Coaching is present • Corporate/Business Coaching – which and trust your intuition. A coach should
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Spanish, French and Dutch relations
I remember my small self braving the adult For example, it is amazing to see my wine studies when we were in London. ble social network while increasing your
world by claiming high and loud “I am Japanese niece and nephew trying to Today I have my own wine and spirits busi- comprehension of the world. We feel at
American.” Our oldest son did the same explain things to my Danish mother-in-law ness and this allows me to “carry” my job home very quickly everywhere, especially in
when he was five years old with curly blond by trying to find words she can relate to around the world whilst enjoying the free- Europe, but you can have that feeling in
hair claiming aloud: I am Guinean! (His (the reverse is true as well, my children try- dom of an independent activity and insur- various places: I felt at home while I was
first country!!) ing to show my Japanese “family” in Tokyo ing my children settle smoothly in any new taking the metro in Tokyo and I could not
how much they appreciate being in Japan). environment. read a word of Japanese, even with the tre-
Q: How did you arrive in the Netherlands? mendous effort our Japanese teacher put
Obviously that wide opening to the world Q: How are the children doing? into teaching us before going there!!)
at such an early stage in my life had its
“get involved with Our children are attending the British However, the hardest is to come back to
down sides: we had no clue where we all kind of groups School, which I guess is another oddity in your native country, whatever country it is,
belonged. However, what was certain, our family. Being a total stranger to the and feel that nothing has moved nor
above all, was that we were “different”
and activities.” British education system I thought I would changed. This in a sense is true and not
everywhere we went! We had two uncon- participate in helping the community: now true. While travelling, I have changed and
scious choices to make: either we had to Q: How did you settle here in The Hague? I end up being the Chair of the PTA (Parent find it probably more difficult to settle in
reject completely that extremely interna- Very easily, probably the easiest country to Teacher Association). Being involved in an environment I know well.
tional aspect of our lives OR we had to settle in with exception to London! such a responsibility without the stress of a
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embrace it, maintain it, and go even fur- However, after travelling so much around normal job is a fantastic way to work with a Worst of all, French natives living in France
ther into differences. We chose the latter: I the world I have learned a few tricks: get team with their various personalities. sometimes ask me if I would feel more
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The Wine Series for many years, having lived in many groups and activities to avoid being alone people that you would have missed other- my French words are not in daily use any-
Learn all about fascinating wines with Anne Nielsen places; Africa, United Kingdom, Denmark and thinking negatively. Then open your- wise; all of them rewarding to know: a big more so they do not think I am French! On
de Bérard’s wine workshops! www.anneswines.com
and now the Netherlands for the past four self up to new ways of doing things, of melting pot of ideas, attitudes and thinking. an overall basis, the international life style
years. My brother expatriated himself to thinking; if they do it this way, it might be is a daily challenge but rich enough in
Anne Nielsen de Bérard is Q: So Anne, where do you come from? Japan, opening the family to a new world for a reason that I do not know or under- Q: Where is home now? experience not to be missed, and not to
I grew up in a bicultural family: my father that we hardly knew, with our lovely stand yet, but worth trying to respect. Then That is probably the most challenging mention we can support so many football
one of many people who
is of mixed Spanish and French back- Japanese sister-in-law. a bit of luck, I suppose: my husband question. Undoubtedly all those experi- teams!!! «
are completely immersed ground whereas my mother is entirely strongly pushed me to recommence my ences contribute to building up an incredi-
French. My siblings and I grew up sharing Q: That is indeed an international family. How
in an international lifestyle,
summer between Spain and France. do you cope with such a variety of cultures within
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Choice Admissions: 070 315 4077 Do you know Johann Sebastian Bach? Of course you do! What you the end of World War II in the Netherlands, 65 years ago.
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sisting of the Residentie Bachkoor, the Residentie Kamerkoor and Requiem by Duruflé, preceded by works from Bruckner, Brahms
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Every season is built around the celebrations of Christmas and We strongly support our city as the International City for Peace
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Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 09:30 -18:00, Thurs: 09:30 - 20:00, Sat: 09:30 -17:30, Sun: 10:00 -17:00 in the Grote Kerk in the city centre, with
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www.xpat.nl – www.housinginholland.nl – www.hollandbooks.nl stage lights, scenic back drops, the actors, costumes, props, and dialogue, all
combine for an experience that just can’t compare to film. So fancy a night at
the theatre, then check out these thespian offerings!

Founded in 1950, In Players International Drama Group act plays in the spring, a major production in the autumn and a
Amsterdam are Amsterdam’s oldest English language theatre pantomime just after Christmas. Interspersed with these are
company. The group’s distinguishing feature is its innovative smaller productions and experimental theatre. In all, we’ve run
approach to a broad repertoire, ranging from modern classics, the gamut from Will Shakespeare to Willy Russell, and some
musicals and Christmas pantomimes and including original plays works penned by members of the group. www.atag.nl

A world written by members of the company. The annual subsidy they
receive from the Amsterdam city council reflects their unique sta- The English Theatre STET promotes and produces professional
apart from tus in the Dutch theatre world: www.inplayers.org English language theatre in The Hague and beyond. Christmas

any other way Every night of the week, Boom Chicago presents an English-
can hardly start without the famous performance of Ashley
Ramsden’s Christmas Carol, whilst also new and exciting work as
of learning language comedy show which is invariably hilarious. The actors well as comedy is an integral part of the year long program offered
are professional comedians, recruited from the United States and by STET. STET works closely together with Hague based interna-
Where you can study in a ﬂexible brought out to Amsterdam for a season. The material is mostly tional theatre companies TUSK, Operadans and comedy troupe
way that ﬁts around you, using topical and somewhat controversial but also includes an amusing The Cyclepaths. Performances take place in regular theatres and at
a combination of innovative look at the Amsterdam experience from a foreigner’s perspective. unusual but fascinating locations, www.theenglishtheatre.nl
materials that really bring
www.boomchicago.nl Easy Laughs performs most Friday nights at
learning to life. We have over
the Crea Theater on the campus of the University of Amsterdam; TUSK international theatre company provides English language
210,000 students and 570
courses, all taught in English. There are two shows each week starting at 8:30pm and 10:30pm. theatre by internationally trained performers and artists, in coop-
No two shows are the same, but always funny: www.easylaughs.nl eration with STET. Different backgrounds and training methods
deliver a wide and open-minded approach to our community and
Add something to your world
The AATG, English language theatre in The Hague, have been put- culture. TUSK’s team of actors, directors and artists provides our
www.open.ac.uk/netherlands
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netherlands@open.ac.uk
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Education

It’s
India and China, over 500 million, now speakers, with 128 million using it as a sec-
exceeds the total number of mother- ond language. Dutch has some 22 million
tongue English speakers elsewhere in the speakers worldwide, ranking it about 40th.
world. So learning ‘Nederlands’ doesn’t put you
In the Netherlands, children in primary in a large group of speakers.

all talk
school also begin learning English at an
early age, and in high school (middelbare) Multiple language skills are essential in
often study four languages, Dutch, today’s global village for doing business
German, French and English. and for understanding other cultures.
These new polyglots, and the companies
European cultures that employ them, have significant com-
As for French, 180 million people speak it, petitive advantages over their single lan-
and it is the official language of 29 coun- guage rivals, including a vital understand-
tries. About 10% of the world’s franco- ing of different cultures, in a world faced
phone’s are Canadian. French is one of with rapid globalisation.
Canada’s two official languages. It is also
What’s in a word? Dating back to the biblical account of the the language of diplomatic life and inter- Have a look at www.ethnologue.com and their
confusion of languages mentioned in national tribunes as well as the EU patent catalogue of an estimated 8,000 languages,
that depends on
Genesis during the construction of the office. It is the 2nd EU language after living and dead, in the Lingual Links
which language you’re Tower of Babel, humans have had multiple English. You can learn French almost any- library. «
linguistic challenges in communicating where in the world, which is convenient if
speaking. With some
effectively. With diverse languages all over you are transferred a lot. Alliance Française
6,912 known living the earth, people were limited in their abil- has 1,130 institutes in 138 countries. They
ity to be understood. A related word in are all non-profit local associations, with
languages worldwide,
Hebrew, “balal” means “confusion.” native French speaking teachers. They
there’s plenty to talk However, since that scattering of peoples combine French culture with language
who did not understand one another’s learning and organise special activities for
about! And written
speech, language learning continues to students. Resources
language only started bring the world’s people closer together. Chinese on the other hand ranks number Polyglots
one with more than 1.3 billion speakers, if Monolingual English graduates “face a Spanish is spoken by more than 400 mil- www.berlitz.com
to be used some www.lingurama.nl
Speaking of … considered as a single language. bleak economic future” as multilingual lion people worldwide. The entire conti- www.lexicon.nl
5,500 years ago. One out of every five people on earth can Mandarin, (800 million) Wu (90 million) competitors flood into the workforce from nent of South America speaks primarily www.alliance-francaise.nl
speak English to some level of compe- and Cantonese (80 million) are the most all corners of the globe. According to a Spanish, as does just about all of Central www.babel.nl
www.language-unites.org
tence. English is the first language of about common sub-types, and then of course report commissioned by the British America, Mexico and Latin America, over www.bltc.nl
380 million people and the second lan- there are numerous dialects. Hindustani or Council, “The competitive advantage of 15 countries in total, (aside from Brazil, www.icb-leiden.nl/en/opmaat.htm
By NIkkI yOuNg guage to between 150 million to 1 billion Hindi-Urdu counts 541 million native speaking English is ebbing away,” com- which speaks Portuguese). By learning www.iberlingua.nl
www.directdutch.com
people, ranking number two. Around 30 speakers in India and Pakistan, and 904 mented linguistic consultant David Spanish fluently you can often understand www.britishschool.nl
percent of the British population speaks a million worldwide. With increased busi- Graddol, the author of the report. “Once enough Italian and French to get by in www.reginacoeli.nl
language other than English, though 50% ness investment in the Asian Pacific Rim, everyone speaks English, advantage can communicating with people who speak www.vtn-online.nl
www.taalthuis.com
with another language as a mother tongue. many more people choose to do language only be maintained by having something those romantic languages. Spanish is the www.britishschool.nl/languagecentre
In the United States, 22 percent of the pop- studies in Chinese and Hindustani. The else, other skills, such as speaking several fourth most commonly spoken language www.bltc.nl
ulation speaks a language other than University of Leiden is the only school in languages.” More than half of all primary in the world. Italian speakers, some 80 www.dutchforexpats.nl
www.stiftungsprachkurse.nl
English, mainly Spanish; which many of Holland where a degree programme is school children in China now learn English million, are located primarily in Italy, of www.polytaal.nl
these people have as their first language. possible in sinology (Chinese studies). and the number of English speakers in course! German counts 110 million native


Lifestyle

My Pug The people of the Netherlands love their dogs, all
1.8 million! Soon after moving here we wel-
comed Pepper, a Mopshond (Chinese Pug)
into our home and we cannot imagine life
stood patiently on the sidelines and inter-
preted for me, and our instructors were
both patient and supportive with Pepper
and me. This was what kept me going
“Hi, I am Pepper’s owner…”
Dog owners can attest to the fact that own-
ers lose their identity and simply come to
be recognised by their dog. But I do not
Hondenbelasting
(dog tax) is charged

and I
annually and is
without her. Four years later Pepper has when otherwise I would have dropped out mind this, and am slowly getting to know
grown into a member of our family who of the class. The fact that Pepper is loveable the first names of other dog owners in my calculated on the
requires effort and time, but who gives also helped. Over time I learned Dutch and neighbourhood. This is important to do.
number of dogs in
back greater rewards! was able to follow the class on my own. I Several months ago my husband and I
am proud to say that Pepper is the only spotted a lost dog that was not wearing a each household.
Pepper’s favourite time of the day (aside bilingual dog in her class – fluent in Dutch collar. We did not want to call the dierenasiel
By OLIVIA VAN DEN BrOEk-NErI from eating and sleeping) is going out on and English! or dierenopvangcentrum (pound) immediately
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her daily walks. Discovering the many dog so we looked for the owners ourselves. We
parks near my home was a pleasant sur- Even Pepper has to pay taxes went to the main street to see if anyone was
prise for Pepper and me. The “geen Although a permit for dogs is not required looking for this adorable long-haired
aanlijnplicht”(no leash required) sign per- in the Netherlands, a Hondenbelasting (dog Chihuahua, but to no avail. Hours later as
mits me to take Pepper off her leash to visit tax) is charged annually and is calculated my husband and I stood in front of our
and play with other dogs, while it gives me on the number of dogs in each household. house with the lost dog, two girls ran up to
a chance to chat with other dog owners, Dogs must also be registered with the us and claimed their dog. My husband told
and to practice my Dutch! Of course there Gemeentelijke Belastingdienst (Municipal Tax them, “Put a collar and name tag on him!”
are options for dog parents who do not Department).
have time to take their dogs out for daily We cringe at the thought of our beloved
walks. There are many hondenuitlaatservice Pepper also has her very own Pepper ever being lost. But in case she ever
(dog-walking services) available. EU-dierenpaspoort (European Union Pet does get out, I think that most people in
Passport) that she must use when travel- our neighbourhood know her. Maybe it is
Not everyone is a dog lover ling outside of the Netherlands. The pass- because we routinely go on walks or per-
Pepper respects her neighbours and is port includes vaccination information, her haps the fact that she has a very distinct
careful around children. She stays away microchip number, my name and address, high-pitched bark, whatever the reason,
from children’s playgrounds and private and a description of her, including her our neighbours seem to know that I am the
property. If there is a sign that says “ver- breed, sex, age, and colour. All that is American lady with Pepper, de mopshond –
boden voor honden” (dogs forbidden) or “geen missing is her picture! and I wouldn’t have it any other way! «
hondenuitlaaten,” she steers clear. Being a
responsible pet owner, we never leave Going on separate vacations
home without a pooper-scooper and bags! When we go on vacation to the US, Pepper
The Netherlands is “opruimverplicht” (clean- stays at a hondenpension (kennel). The first
ing up after your dog is required) and there time we left her was difficult, even though DO’s and DON’Ts with dogs in Holland
are fines in place for those who do not do
so, plus we do not want to litter the streets.
we knew she would be safe since our veteri-
narian recommended the kennel, and a
• poop”,Anyoneto clean updog must be carrying a suitable item withpaper bag,“scoop the or
Poop!
failure
walking a
after your pet will result in a fine. Use a
which to
a plastic bag
friend had also left her dog there. It helped a special ‘poop scoop’ available at pet shops, vets and municipal offices.

A dog’s education that the kennel emailed pictures of her to • BeachbeachesDogsallowallowed on beaches except during the summerevening. All mess
some
party -
will
are
animals on leads in the early morning or late
months, although
Pepper did not become the dog she is today us while we were away. Several times a day,
should be cleared up, and the owner is responsible for the dog’s behaviour while it is on the
alone. She attends school, where we have she was able to play with other dogs and beach. There are signs indicating whether it should be on a lead or not.
both learned a lot. When we first registered we knew how much she liked that. I now
for Puppy Class, I did not speak a word of feel secure leaving her, though I will always • Help! Dieren Ambulance is aCall to reportanimal ambulance service with Ambulance nation-
Rotterdam and The Hague.
nationwide
injured or lost animals. Dieren
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Dutch. Luckily for me, my Dutch husband miss her when we are apart! wide telephone: 0900 0245.


Lifestyle

Culture shock:

Brazil
vs Holland
Have you just arrived in the Netherlands? Are you an expat here
for many years? So, you may get in touch with different cultures,
behaviours and habits. this article describes a shock between the
tropical and European culture in daily life. Hopefully you will
identify and enjoy these peculiar situations.

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Unusual and curious situations – it is what should embrace the person and give at restaurant by the beach in The Hague and I
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food supplier behind your country, and live in a com- arrived in the Netherlands I asked a Dutch ber started to shout at me and speak badly
pletely different land. Don’t forget that you Master Nurse if we could greet in Brazilian about me, like I had committed a crime.
“Tim Tam”
Australia’s keep carrying the background and the cul- way. We did, and then he told me: “This is Shock! I was really concerned! Anyway, I
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find yourself in a similar situation, you may tion finishes in a very embarrassed way. moment, I always try my very best to be
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problem. Even if I do not speak or meet the In Brazil it is not elegant to do so and it is tropical country, the clients
person in the meantime, I know he/she will not discreet. So just another behaviour are the king; you can count
be there, at the right date and right time shock! To reflect: Perhaps, the ideal way it on much more attention
(punctually, of course). So you can easily is to be more directly to the point, but with and service.
trust people. Even more: you can plan your fewer questions.
life smoothly. In Brazil, it is different. The The unexpected culture
relations are more informal… This seems Friendly or efficiently? The list of shock behaviour can go on and
to allow you to not keep your word. Even the character of these two cultures are on. Probably you’ve picked up the idea in
It is quite common to say something and completely different. Brazilians are always your daily life: different countries, different
very warm and behave in a very friendly behaviours! I do not believe that one place
way. People are always smiling and try to is better than another, or superior, or more
“Brazilians and the Dutch have different understand you and help you…a very help- positive. The important thing is to under-
ful person. This is one of the strongest stand that you may have different back-
ways of relating with each other.” characteristics of this tropical people. grounds, you may be born and raised in
Once when I arrived here five years ago, I another way; so, of course, you may face a
went to buy fruit at the vegetable store and culture shock sometimes. Why not? But try
afterwards forget about it… For example, I said, smiling: “Hello, Good morning!” to be tolerant with your new country, your
I remember a friend who always forgets to They young guy answer back very dryly: new home. It is what enriches your life!
confirm our meetings and sometimes she “So what?”
didn’t even come on the right time, date The North European has the tendency to be So just go out and try to get in touch with
and place. Perhaps you had counted on less warm and smile very much. On the the unexpected… Welcome to Holland! «
that appointment and it was just waste of other hand, they are efficient, very effi-
time and energy. cient. And this includes the Dutch as well.
Suggestion to think about: We can defi- They are not so friendly, but you can count
nitely learn something about doing busi- on it that they are very efficient in most cases.
ness in different cultures! Question: “Is it possible to be friendly and
efficient simultaneously?” Brazil vs Holland
Dutch Carnaval Direct or indirect Figures Brazilian women , some of the
Brazilians and the Dutch have different Services and attention world’s most beautiful, are proud of their
Every Spring, Dutch Carnival is cele- way of relating with each other. It is well- I must comment on just one more example round derrières.
brated on the Saturday thru Tuesday Dutch women,are some of the world’s
preceding Ash Wednesday. (seven known, that Dutch people are very direct of the Dutch way of life. At the sport’s club, tallest, and pride themselves on having a
weeks before Easter). The main and to the point in both social and profes- there is just one person who takes care of flat bottom.
Carnival provinces are Limburg and sional live. You always start the conversa- everything: the new clients, selling the
(south) Brabant, near the Belgian bor- Dress Brazilians dress with a flair and
der, with Maastricht usually regarded as tion with the most important idea. drinks, cleaning the place and do not for- judge others on their appearance.
top Carnival town. Brazilians do not behave like this, they are get: she/he is also a gym instructor and Casual dress is more formal than in other
always beating around the bush, talk helps people. To summarise, the profes- countries, so dress well.
Fetivities include a parade, elaborate The Dutch tend to be very casual, and in
costumes, a fake prince plus cortège around and around, just in the end they say sional here is multitasking. But, of course, the north, many dark colours are worn.
(“Council of 11”), the boerenbruiloft what the relevant issue is. you may often hear: “One minute please, While following the fashion trends, they
(farmer’s wedding) and the haring hap- I would add that the Dutch like to ask a lot I am busy now.” tend to under-dressing.
pen (eating herring) on Ash Wednesday.
Marching bands (‘Zaate Hermeniekes’ of questions. The other day I met an In Brazil, the “normal rule” is one person, Time-wise In Brazil arrive at least 30
or ‘Drunken Marching Bands’) tradi- American-Dutch friend at Kralingse Plas, one task. Following the example of the minutes late if the invitation is for dinner.
tionally perform on the streets. Rotterdam. After the lunch and some sport’s club, the Brazilian gym instructor is Arrive up to an hour late for a party or
Though less numerous, Carnival towns large gathering.
in the north are no less enthusiastic and drinks, we had a walk in the park: it was exclusivly for taking care of the clients of In Holland, always be promptly on time or
their numbers seem to grow each year. one question after the other, non-stop! the fitness facility. So actually, in that five minutes early.


Dutch comfort food classics
There’s something about stews that bring to mind the warmth of hearth
and home, perhaps an idealised vision of our mother’s table and the hearty
smells that linger in our sensory memory. Draadjesvlees is possibly the
most famous Dutch stew – its very name indicating that the meat has been
Once the stew comes to a boil, reduce the
temperature to low, cover the pot with a lid
and allow to simmer for at least 3 to 4
hours. Check every so often and add more
Appeltaart
cooked for so long that it falls apart (‘draadjesvlees’ means ‘thready water if required. If you haven’t already noticed,
meat’). Don’t be put off by the lengthy cooking time either. This dish almost every café in Holland has a
requires minimum preparation and the pot does all the work for you. The dish is ready when the meat starts to version of apple pie (appeltaart)
disintegrate into threads and the liquid has on its menu. Perhaps the ultimate
reduced down to a thick gravy. Remove bay Dutch comfort food, it’s used
Preparation: one) and brown the meat. Season with salt leaves, cinnamon stick, and whatever both to celebrate and soothe.
Ingredients:
and pepper. Add the chopped onions and cloves and juniper berries you can find.
• 300 g raisins
Pat the meat dry with clean kitchen paper cook gently until soft and translucent. Serve with boiled or mashed potatoes, red nac)
• 2 tbsp brandy (or cog
and cut into medium chunks. Heat the but- Pour the stock into the pot. Now add the cabbage and apples or poached pears and Preparation: • 2 eggs
ter in a large pot (preferably a cast iron spices and vinegar and bring to a boil. apple sauce. Serves 4.
• 500 g self-raising flour
In a small bowl, steep the raisins in the butter
• 300 g cubed (ice cold)

Draadjesvlees
brandy for at least an hour (or put on high • 175 g brown sugar
in the microwave for 2 minutes and allow • A pinch of salt
to cool). Preheat the oven to 175 degrees • Zest of 1/2 lemon
h as
Celsius. • 1.85 kg tart apples, suc
Karin
Goudreinet
Whisk the eggs, adding Engelbrecht is the • Juice of 1/2 lemon
Ingredie
nts: most of it to the flour in a Guide to Dutch Food on and sides of the • 75 g brown sugar
• 1 kg stew
ing beef About.com. For American mea- • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 50 g butt large mixing bowl (keep a dish. The easiest
er spices
• Salt & Pep tbsp of the egg behind to surements, Dutch food trends, way to do this is to • 1 tsp ‘speculaaskruiden’
per • 1 tbsp corn starch (m
aizena)
• 3 large o brush the pie with later). cookbook and restaurant reviews wet your hands
nions, finel
• 750 ml b y chopped Add the cubed butter, 175 g and more recipes, visit http:// and shape it by
eef/chicken
• 1 cinnam stock brown sugar, salt and lemon dutchfood.about.com hand, pressing the
on stick
• 1 tsp jun zest. Knead dough using a dough into the pie
iper berries
• 3 bay lea stand mixer with a dough attach- dish into a uniform
ves
• 4 cloves ment (or by hand) until the dough thickness.
• 2 tbsp vi comes together into a ball.
negar
Set aside for 20 minutes. Add the apple mixture to the pie dish and ing over the pie dish, otherwise it will stick.
press filling down firmly. Use the rest of But don’t worry about being too neat, the
Meanwhile, peel and core the apples, cut the dough to make the lattice topping. pie will rise and hide a multitude of sins.
them into bite-sized pieces and mix with Make longish sausage shapes by rolling Brush the pastry with the egg wash and
the sultanas, lemon juice, the remaining the dough between your palms (you’ll need place in the oven to bake for approximately
brown sugar and spices. Sprinkle the corn- about 5 strips). Arrange 3 strips one way one hour. Allow the pie to cool in the tin
starch over the apples and mix well. and 2 the other way, pressing softly to fix it and then carefully turn out. Serve with
Grease a large spring-form pie dish and to the sides, and then fold the dough back whipped cream, or vanilla or cinnamon ice
use 3/4 of the dough to cover the bottom in towards the pie. It should not be hang- cream. Serves about 12 slices. «


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Starting in September - check Intermediate Dutch Very small groups (3/5) guaranteed with per- ACCESS € 225 Caroline van den Bogaard,
Childbirth and Baby Courses www.access-nl.org for updates Conversation sonal focus on your progress ! For those who Amsterdam Office, 9 ses- professional intercultural coach
have received previous Dutch training and Prinses sions of and language trainer
Tuesdays from 19.00-21.00, Childbirth Very popular six-session course, presented by a British School of € 195 Truus Gale, midwife would like to become more confident and profi- Irenestraat 59, 1.5 hours E: info@cctransitions.com
sessions run regularly every Preparation Course Dutch-English speaking, qualified midwife, Amsterdam, 5 ses- E: ced-ams@access-nl.org cient in speaking the language. We will be read- 1077 WV
two months aimed at expectant mothers in their last few Anthonie v. sions ing articles and discuss current events and Amsterdam
months of pregnancy. Dijckstraat 1, 1 post- practice Dutch conversation skills. The classes
Amsterdam natal will be entirely in Dutch.
Available on request Childbirth Individual sessions cover your particular inter- At attendees place, € 135 Truus Gale, Midwife Starting in September - check Dutch@work Kleine group gegarandeerd (3/5). Training voor ACCESS € 180 Caroline van den Bogaard,
Preparation – ests and worries. Preparation for delivery, if required 2.5 hour E: truusgale@yahoo.com www.access-nl.org for updates Course - gevorderden, die zich goed willen voorbereiden Amsterdam Office, 4 ses- professional intercultural coach
Individual sessions breathing and massage/relaxation exercises for session For course information, “Nederlands als op de Nederlandse arbeidsmarkt. Leer jezelf Prinses Irenestraat sions of and language trainer
the different stages of labour and tips on how please phone 020 470 0321 werktaal” presenteren in het Nederlands. 59, 1077 WV 2 hours Contact: info@cctransitions.com
the expectant mother can best be supported by Amsterdam
her partner during labour; pain relief, including
epidurals and attitudes towards pain, post-par- Personal consultation on Personal and Through coaching you will get insight in the ACCESS € 75 Caroline van den Bogaard,
tum period; plus lots of additional information request Career Coaching impact of intercultural differences on various Amsterdam Office, 1 hour professional intercultural coach
which covers your personal needs. areas of your life such as your career and your Prinses Irenestraat session and language trainer
well-being. You will explore and reflect on per- 59, 1077 WV Contact: info@cctransitions.com
Breastfeeding Course designed for first-time mums. This Amsterdam € 15 Myrte van Lonkhuijsen sonal and cultural values, examine your goals, Amsterdam
Course workshop offers you the opportunity to explore person 020 470 0321 directions and priorities and make the best
breast-feeding in more detail. The workshop is € 25 E: info@borstvoedingscentrum.nl choices for yourself.
fun and interactive. It incorporates a mixture of couple
discussions, information sharing and practical Check Camera Basics and This workshop is targeted at beginning and Amsterdam see John De Silva, professional
skills. www.johndesilvaphotography. Photographic intermediate photography enthusiasts con- website photographer
com for updates and prices Principles ducted by professional photographer John De E: ced-ams@access-nl.org
Silva. This is a 2 1/2 hour workshop followed by
Orientation for Newcomers a 90 minute field trip to Vondelpark / centrum,
putting into practice what was learned.
Available on request ACCESSing Are you new to Amsterdam and looking for ACCESS € 30 E: ced-ams@access-nl.org
Amsterdam practical information and advice? Here at Amsterdam Office, Look at www.access-nl.org Wine Course This 12-session series have been designed to Amsterdam see Anne de Bérard
ACCESS we always aim to look into the needs of Prinses for updates provide information and knowledge while hav- website E: ced-ams@access-nl.org
the community we are serving. Irenestraat 59, www.anneswines.com ing fun tasting wines and meeting new people.
Come to our workshop for: practical advice, 1077 WV
insider knowledge, fill in gaps in your knowl- Amsterdam
edge of how things work, broaden your under- Caring for yourself
standing of the Dutch way of living and also
Look at www.presentmind.nl/ Mindfulness Mindfulness is an effective way to deal with Amsterdam, € 550 Lot Heijke
meet people in a similar situation
en/ for updates training everyday issues such as stress, anxiety, fatigue. Prinsengracht includes E: lot.heijke@planet.nl
Available on request Buying a House Buying a house in a foreign country can be very ACCESS € 40 Tania Hudig, freelance consultant It helps increase concentration and focus, and workbook
and Mortgages in scary - especially when you don’t understand Amsterdam Office, E: ced-ams@access-nl.org enhances both energy levels and quality of and CD’s
the Netherlands the language or how it works. This workshop Prinses sleep. The positive effects of mindfulness are
outlines the following 3 main topics: searching Irenestraat 59, supported by academic studies worldwide.
for the right house, the mortgage and negotiat- 1077 WV Join the 8 week workshop based on Kabat-Zinn
ing & settlement. Amsterdam programme, run by qualified trainer.

Look at www.access-nl.org for Sivananda Hatha “Yoga is a life of self-discipline. Yoga balances, Amsterdam € 70 Burcin Ozyurek, yoga instructor
Personal development and Job Seeking workshops updates yoga - Yoga for all harmonises, purifies and strengthens the body, 4 ses- E: ced-ams@access-nl.org
mind and soul. It shows the way to perfect sions
Starting in September - check Dutch Language Very small groups (3/5) guaranteed with per- ACCESS € 225 Caroline van den Bogaard, health, perfect mind control and perfect peace € 100
www.access-nl.org for updates Training for sonal focus on your progress! Learn and prac- Amsterdam Office, 9 ses- professional intercultural coach with one’s own self, the world, nature and 6 ses-
Beginners tice your Dutch in daily situations and feel more Prinses sions of and language trainer God.” - Swami Vishnu-Devananda. Each lesson sions
comfortable in the Netherlands! After complet- Irenestraat 59, 1.5 hours E: info@cctransitions.com includes breathing exercises, sun salutations,
ing this course you will have improved your 1077 WV classical yoga postures and a long final relax-
communication in Dutch. Amsterdam ation. Open for all levels.


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Wednesdays First Aid Diploma Do you know what to do at the scene of an acci- Het Klokhuis, € 375 all Liz Jordan, First Aid and
Childbirth and Baby Courses 8, 15, 23, 29 September Course dent, or a sport’s injury or if someone chokes or Celebestraat 4, inclusive C.P.R./A.E.D. Instructor
6, 13, 20, 27 October breaks a leg? What if your child falls or burns Den Haag Vital Signs Training – 070 346 9786
30 September Breastfeeding Qualified lactation consultant offering one Nootdorp € 30 Sharron van der Linden-Woodley 3, 10 November himself/herself? How do you bridge the gap till / 061 883 5293,
10:00 -11.30 Course 2-hour information session on breastfeeding 061 972 4750, 19:00 – 22:00 the ambulance arrives? Learn life-saving skills E: ejordan@ziggo.nl
25 November for pregnant women. E: ceb-dh@access-nl.org for yourself, your family and all the people
19:30 – 21.00 around you. (30 hours tuition in 10 sessions
inclusive C.P.R. with A.E.D.)
22 September – 27 October Childbirth Six 2-hour sessions preparing for childbirth Bronovo Hospital € 180 Lee Tolman and Nester Moyo
(Dec due dates) Preparation in the Netherlands, led by our very experi- 061 972 4750, Saturday 23 October C.P.R. with Do you know that most cardiac arrests happen Het Klokhuis, € 150 all Liz Jordan, First Aid and
3 November – 8 December Course enced trainers. E: ceb-dh@access-nl.org 10:00 - 16:00 Automatic unexpectedly at home or at work or during Celebestraat 4, inclusive C.P.R./A.E.D. Instructor
(Jan/Feb due dates) External sport? On average, 300 a week in Holland. If you Den Haag Vital Signs Training – 070 346 9786
18:45 - 21:00, 6 evenings Defibrillator can do Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) / 061 883 5293,
and use an A.E.D., you can save a life. The first E: ejordan@ziggo.nl
14 September – 9 November Prenatal Yoga Complete preparation for labour through Bronovo Hospital € 135 Joke van Roosendaal-Kuijper six minutes are vital. (A.E.D.) (6 hours tuition)
30 November – 25 January breathing and relaxation techniques, yoga 070 326 2638,
8 Tuesday evenings postures. E: sport-en-spirit@hotmail.com
18:15 – 19:30 Culinary & Wine expertise
8 Tuesday evenings Postnatal Yoga Relaxation techniques, muscles strengthening Bronovo Hospital € 80 Joke van Roosendaal-Kuijper September thru November The Wine Series Enjoy the secrets of tasting wines and discover- The Hague Cost: € 55 Annes Wines.
20:45 – 22:00 of pelvic floor, pelvis, stomach through Pilates 070 326 2638, dates, six-week course. 6 part workshops ing where they come from by using your senses. to € 70 062 631 7807,
Register anytime six weeks method, energy building through Hatha Yoga. E: sport-en-spirit@hotmail.com See website for details on wine tasting Learn about food and wine matching, various (tapas E: anne@anneswines.com
after birth 19:00 – 21:00 types of wines, easy to use in your daily life. included)

Friday mornings Postnatal Yoga Getting your waist back, regaining strength for Den Haag € 75 for Wendy Koopman
abdomen and pelvic floor muscles, back care
and relax and recharge for new mums.
six 1-hour
sessions
061 972 4750,
E: ceb-dh@access-nl.org
Orientation for Newcomers
29 September Have a better Learn how to improve your sleep, how to relax, Women’s Business € 180 Mireille Barreau, Sophrologist
On demand Prenatal Exercise Course led by qualified physiotherapist for Oegstgeest € 120 for Vera Atlas 6, 13 October Sleep for a better how to fall asleep or fall back to sleep, how to Initiative, for 10 063 003 0888,
women in their 3rd trimester who want to get 2 sessions 061 972 4750, 3,10,17, 24 November Day! reduce your insomnia by protecting yourself Laan Copes van sessions E: info@4moreharmony.com
fit in preparation for the birth of their baby. E: ceb-dh@acces-nl.org 1, 8, 15 December from stress, using relaxation and techniques of Cattenburch 86,
10:30 – 11:45 or Sophrology. Den Haag

Orientation for Newcomers 17:30 – 18:45

Dates in September,
October and November
“At Home
Abroad” - Dutch
Dutch for Starters is an intensive language
course for people who want to make a running
A location near
Valkenbosplein,
€ 600 +
€ 92 for
Henny van Santen
065 719 4646,
Parent Education Seminars
see website for details for Starters - start with learning Dutch. Twelve 3-hour ses- The Hague course E: hennyvans@casema.nl 27 September Communicating How to Talk: Why nagging, threatening, and van €35 Katherine Fortier
09:15 – 12:15 Language Course sions in four weeks, in groups of four to six book & 19:30 - 22:00 for Compliance & lecturing probably aren’t getting you very far Hogenhoucklaan (Child Psychologist) and
people. CD-Rom Co-operation with your kids. Learn the kinds of instructions, 89, Den Haag Soul Robertson, 064 185 7773,
explanations, and consequences that work best. www.passionateparenting.nl
Personal Development and Job Seeking in Holland
4 October Strategies for How to identify a gifted child? How should we van €35 Renata Hamsikova
1 June, 21 September, Job Hunting in the Discover your own way to job seeking success Women’s Business € 107 Teresa Moynihan
19:30 – 22:00 Gifted Children stimulate them? How do we get the teachers Hogenhoucklaan (Gifted Children Coach) and
23 November Netherlands through the course of discussions and feedback Initiative, 062 665 4708 or go to
and schools involved? What about social skills? 89, Den Haag Soul Robertson, 064 185 7773,
09:30-12:30 with other job seekers. Aimed at individuals Laan Copes van www.access-nl.org
How could this “gift” affect the family? An www.passionateparenting.nl,
wishing to enter the Dutch employment mar- Cattenburch 86, Individual coaching sessions also
enriched yet balanced life can be achieved
ket; explore your approach, improve your CV The Hague available on demand
and application techniques. Includes a personal 15 November Marshmallows Self-discipline is an excellent predictor of a van €35 Katherine Fortier
follow-up consultation with the trainer. 19:30 – 22:00 & Delayed child’s success. Since it takes years of practice Hogenhoucklaan (Child Psychologist) and
Gratification to develop patience & perseverance, the sooner 89, Den Haag Soul Robertson 064 185 7773,
21 September, 8 October, Understanding This 3-hour interactive workshop is about clari- The Hague € 88 Marie Dewulf
parents teach children to avoid immediate grat- www.passionateparenting.nl
12 November Yourself: Using fying what is important to you as a person, a 062 440 1355,
ification the better. Change your child’s life.
9:30 – 12:30 Your Values as a professional or a parent. It will help you identify E: info@coach2moveon.com
Personal Compass your values, your needs and your limits.


Simone Branson ART & ANTIQUE FAIR THE HAGUE
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27th and 28th of November
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their Collections.
17th till 19th of December 2010

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Holland South Event: The Temporary Stedelijk
Morlot conducts Mendelssohn and Schumann
“While the new wing of the Stedelijk Museum in
21 Septmeber 20 to 29 October The young French conductor Ludovic Morlot, previously with the New York Philharmonic, conducts The Hague Amsterdam continues, the restoration of the original
Philharmonic, with American star violinist Jennifer Koh. Programme: Debussy / Escher, Six epigraphes antiques, building is almost complete and it will open tempo-
Mendelssohn, Violin Concerto, Schumann, Symphony No. 2Tickets €10 - €36 available on line. Concert starts at 20:15. rarily to the public with a series of exhibitions in
Prinsjesdag The Cinekid Festival, Venue: Dr Anton Philipszaal, Spuiplein 150 August.
The highlight is Taking Place for which specially
Amsterdam
selected works by contemporary artists will be dis-
On Prinsjesdag Queen Beatrix rides her Golden Info: www.ldt.nl played in various spaces within the old building. It will
Carriage from Palace Noordeinde in The Hague (her
“The Cinekid Festival is an annual film, television and include pieces from the museum’s collection of 19th
residential home) to the Knights Hall. The streets are
new-media festival for children in Amsterdam. Every and 20th century art, ranging from paintings and
lined with crowds and she reads her budget speech to
year more than 50,000 children and (international) sculpture to industrial and graphic design.
the Upper and the Lower Chamber
guests visit one or more of the five hundred media 22 October 17 to 28 November Stedelijk Museum”
productions that Cinekid has to offer them: film, doc-
Info: www.koninklijkhuis.nl/english/ umentaries, short films, cartoons, television produc-
tions, cross-media productions, interactive installa- Holland South Event: The International Info: www.stedelijk.nl
tions and workshops. Alongside the main festival in Piano Penomenon Aldo Documentary Film
Amsterdam, a satellite programme also featuring the
Cinekid films is organised in more than thirty other
Ciccolini Festival Amsterdam (IDFA)
24-25 September (annual) 25 & 26 September 4 to 13 December
towns throughout the Netherlands.
The Residence Orchestra conducted by Lawrence The International Documentary Film Festival
Todaysart Festival Scheveningen Kite Cinekid for Professionals takes place during the Foster, with Aldo Ciccolini, piano. Programme: Franck Amsterdam (IDFA) is the largest event of its kind in Holiday on Ice at RAI,
Cinekid Festival, providing an opportunity for more - Le Chasseur Maudit, Saint-Saëns - Piano Concert Nr. the world. The festival will arrive in Amsterdam on 17
Performances, concerts, exhibi- Festival than 200 media professionals to meet in order to dis- 4, Fauré - Suite ‘Pelléas et Mélisande’, Debussy - La November to begin a ten-day programme packed to
Amsterdam
tions and films by more than 200 cuss new developments in the field of children’s mer. Booking online. Concert starts at 20:15. Venue: bursting point. IDFA’s rising popularity guarantees
artists from 25 countries On Saturday 25 and Sunday, September 26 shaft is the media, exchange experiences and promote the produc- Dr Anton Philipszaal, Spuiplein 150. that 2010 will once again see hoards of film-hungry The traditional skating troupe tell the story of ancient
largest international event in the Netherlands pilot tion of children’s films, children’s television and cross- visitors race to the capital to catch one (or more) of spirits from Stonehenge to Native American tales and
site, the MASCOT Kite Festival Scheveningen. Dan ziet media productions. At CinekidStudio.nl children can the staggering 300 creative documentaries on offer. Asian mysticism.
Covering artistic disciplines from fashion to contem- Info: www.ldt.nl
Scheveningen ze weer vliegen: vliegers in alle soorten make their own media productions. At this special
porary dance, the annual Todaysart Festival is held
en maten. Scheveningen will see them again fly kites children’s domain children produce their own short
across 20 indoor and outdoor venues in The Hague. Info: www.idfa.nl Info: www.holidayonice.nl
in all shapes and sizes. films, news broadcasts, video clips or short cartoons.”

28 October to 15 November
Info: http://todaysart.nl/ Info: http://vliegerfeestscheveningen.nl Info: www.cinekid.nl
26 November 17 December
The Hague, Holland
Dance Festival Holland South Event: Holland South Event:
8 to 17 October 30 September to 3 October 17 to 20 November
The Resident Orchestra Tchaikovsky’s
12th Edition of this largest biennial dance festival in
Shoot me Film Festival National Tattoo Crossing Border Festival the Netherlands. This year the festival boasts over goes on tour “Nutcracker”
sixty performances, more than one hundred work-
The Hague shops, and a dance parade with over 1200 amateur A concert prior to the Orchestra’s tour of Vienna, One of Tchaikovsky’s most popular works since it fea-
“Military music from an international line-up of A huge literature, music and visual arts event, dancers. This years festival celebrates the 50th anni- Bratislava, Maribor, Zagreb and Villach. The orchestra tured in Walt Disney’s ‘Fantasia’. Performed by the
marching bands. Among those appearing are the Holland’s Crossing Border Festival presents an versary of the Nederlands Dans Theater. The festival is
Open on the first Sunday of every month. is conducted by Neeme Järvi, with Dagmar Pecková, Residence Orchestra conducted by Andrew Grams,
drum corps Top Secret from Switzerland, the Scots inspired mix of writers, musicians and performers. opened by the Nederlands Dans Theater I en II at the
For further details tel: 070 323 1568. mezzosoprano. Tickets €10 - €36 available online. with The Hague Sailors’ Choir. Tickets €10 - €36 avail-
College Pipes and Drums and the OzScot Dancers More than 80 acts appear at the Royal Theatre, across Lucent Danstheater.
Location: Heliotrope Avenue 15v Concert starts at 20:15. Venue: Dr Anton Philipszaal, able online. Concert starts at 20:15. Venue: Dr Anton
from Australia and the Englishmen of the Royal a variety of stages. Royal Theatre
Spuiplein 150. Philipszaal, Spuiplein 150.
Military Band. Ahoy, Rotterdam”

Info: http://www.shoot-me.nl/ Info: www.ahoy.nl Info: www.crossingborder.nl www.hollanddancefestival.com Info: www.ldt.nl Info: www.ldt.nl


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Luxurious living in The Hague
New-built appartments now available
every
thursday
vISIT SHoW
AppArTMeNT
18-19h

• Safe living: private garage, videophone, alarm, etc.
• Large living space with big windows
allowing for maximum daylight
• Several facilities within walking distance
• Favourable financing options
Nearby facilities; Spectacular view on all sides
shopping, sports, schools,
International Zone etc.

Near beach and High-grade materials,
Visit Groot & Klein Houtrust and enjoy the beauty of this location unique dune area exceptional quality
nearby The International Zone and the unique dune area. Experience
the beautiful view and the exclusive and luxurious interior of the
building and its show appartments.
Prices start at € 261,000 up to € 725,000 no additional costs
payable by the purchaser, including a parking space in the garage.
More information or an appointment on request can also be
provided by calling one of the phonenumbers below.

developer: SAleS: SAleS:

www.houtrust.info Tel. +31 70 - 355 84 00 Tel. +31 70 - 375 75 75

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