Dutch: Ajax keeps heat on league-leader Twente Nov 23, 2009
Defending AZ Alkmaar beat Roda JC 4-2 on Saturday while last-place RKC Waalwijk secured only its third victory of the season by beating visiting FC Groningen 3-1. The points were shared in two other games as Willem II drew 1-1 with ADO The Hague and NAC Breda finished up 3-3 with NEC Nijmegen. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Unlocking Mysteries Of The Brain With PET Nov 10, 2009
a researcher at the University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands and lead author of "Neuroinflammation in Schizophrenia-Related Psychosis: A PET Study." Doorduin added: "Without molecular imaging, the only way to look at inflammation in the brain, as well as other molecular processes, would be to use post-mortem brains." ... Co-authors of "Neuroinflammation in Schizophrenia-Related Psychosis: A PET Study" include: Janine Doorduin, Erik F.J. de Vries, Antoon T.M. Willemsen, Rudi A.... (Science Daily)
Honduras takes dispute against Brazil to U.N. court Oct 30, 2009
Andre de Hoogh, senior lecturer in international law at Groningen University, said that if Brazil rejected Honduras' legitimacy, the ICJ may suspend a decision. It could then initiate a separate phase of proceedings to decide jurisdiction and admissibility of the application. (MSNBC -- International)
Kevin Frisch: Honey, I got the hinny Oct 30, 2009
And a hinnie search brought me to the LinkedIn page for Hinnie Steenbruggen, an independent textiles professional from the Groningen area in the Netherlands. So for all we know, the guy I overheard coined the reference. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Job fair Thursday at Prince of Orange Oct 22, 2009
William succeeded his father as Stadtholder of Friesland and later also was elected stadholder of Groningen and Guelders. On March 25, 1734 William married Princess Anne daughter of King George II of England. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
FIREBALL PICTURE: Meteor Explodes Over the Netherlands Oct 16, 2009
Mikaelyan managed to capture several shots of the fireball as it swung low over the northern city of Groningen and began to break apart into smaller chunks ... "Indeed it was a huge event," said , of the Kapteyn Astronomical Institute at the University of Groningen. (National Geographic)
Smile! It Could Make You Happier Oct 15, 2009
Work by psychologist Judith Grob of the University of Groningen in the Netherlands suggests that this suppressed negativity may leak into other realms of a person s life. In a series of studies she performed for her Ph. (Scientific American)
Daunorubicin for AML in Older Patients Sep 24, 2009
From Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam (B.L., P.S., M.J.-L.); the Department of Hematology, Free University Medical Center, Amsterdam (G.J.O.); the HOVON Data Center and Department of Trials and Statistics, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam (W.P.); University Medical Center, Maastricht (H.C.S.); Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam (B.J.B.); University Medical Center, Groningen (E.V.); Isala Hospital, Zwolle (M.M.K.); and University Medical Center, Utrecht... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Forecast » Sep 23, 2009
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 09/23/09 05:31:19 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 90% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Why We Blush: The Social Purpose of Showing Embarrassment Sep 12, 2009
To test their own evolutionary hypothesis, Dijk s group asked 130 undergraduate students from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands to read a series of brief stories about female characters. Participants were told that the woman in the story had either just committed a social transgression (such as missing a funeral because of a party, cutting in line at the bakery, driving away after a car crash) or was involved in an embarrassing mishap (such as bumping into a rack full of wine... (Scientific American)
* A sea change in the Netherlands fight with water Sep 9, 2009
At the IJkdijk dike-testing facility near Groningen in the far north of the country, the group is testing a range of sensors from different companies embedded in dikes to see if any demonstrate potential in predicting when and how a dike will fail. But even before water hits the dikes, there are those who think it would be better to block its path in the first place. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Exercise Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Obese Adolescents Sep 2, 2009
Gianna Toffolo and Erica Manesso of the University of Padova in Padua, Italy; and Pieter Sauer of the University of Groningen in The Netherlands. The article, Aerobic exercise increases peripheral and hepatic insulin sensitivity in sedentary adolescents, will appear in the November 2009 issue of JCEM.. (Newsmax)
Netherlands' 'little brown bars' buck antismoking regulations Aug 6, 2009
Then, two brown bars Cafe Victoria in Breda and De Kachel in Groningen, a college town in the north of the country beat the ban with separate court cases that were upheld on appeal in different appeals courts on the grounds that the law unfairly targeted smaller businesses. "The appeals court ... [concluded] there is no juridical basis to forbid smoking in one-man bars," concedes Evert Boerstra, a spokesperson for the public prosecutor in The Hague. (Christian Science Monitor)
Induced Labor May Improve Outcome in Risky Pregnancies Aug 5, 2009
"The results of our trial are important for both developed countries in which induction of labor in women with hypertensive disease beyond 36 weeks' gestation has been controversial, and for developing countries in which maternal morbidity and mortality rates are substantially increased," wrote Dr. Corine M. Koopmans, of the University Medical Centre Groningen, and colleagues. "Our finding that induction of labor was associated with a reduced risk of severe hypertension or HELLP syndrome and... (MEDLINEplus)
Adu wants Dutch move, says not in Benfica plan Aug 4, 2009
"The Eredivisie is the perfect league to kick-start your international career if you're a young foreign player. It's not like I'm only interested in joining a big team such as Ajax or Feyenoord. "I'd be more than happy to join a smaller team like Groningen or NAC. I'm not that picky at the moment. I'm happy as long as I can play first team football. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Dutch: Koeman loses opener as Alkmaar coach Aug 2, 2009
On Sunday, new Ajax coach Martin Jol has a tough assignment at FC Groningen while new PSV Eindhoven coach Fred Rutten starts against newly promoted VVV-Venlo. New Feyenoord coach Mario Been has his first match against his former club, NEC Nijmegen, and ADO The Hague hosts NAC Breda. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Coach and Long Distance Bus Travel ... Jul 6, 2009
There are no bus or coach services between Amsterdam Airport and Amsterdam, Arnhem, Groningen, the Hague, Maastricht, Nijmegen, Rotterdam, Tilburg or Utrecht ... The public transport link Aachen in Germany and Maastricht in the Netherlands and between Groningen in the Netherlands and Oldenburg and Bremen airport in Germany are an example of this type of service. (Suite101.com)
Airports Near the Netherlands Jul 3, 2009
There are airports close to Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Groningen, Maastricht and Rotterdam in the Netherlands ... There are close to the cities of Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Groningen, Maastricht and Rotterdam. (Suite101.com)
Toy universe may solve mystery of lifes origins Jul 3, 2009
Damer and his chief architect, Peter Newman, are developing the EvoGrid concept by adapting GROMACS, a powerful open source molecular dynamics simulator originally developed at The University of Groningen in the Netherlands. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Travel to and from Amsterdam in the... Jun 24, 2009
Two and a half hours from Groningen or Maastricht. Three hours from Brussels Zuid Midi in Belgium. (Suite101.com)
Statins protect against Alzheimer's Jun 24, 2009
The research led by Dr Amalia Dolga, of the University of Groningen, The Netherlands showed that treatment with a statin called Lovastatin could prevent the death of nerve cells under these conditions. The researchers found that statins not only prevented cells from dying but also prevented the loss of memory capacity that normally occurs after such cell death. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Twin thieves busted by Google Street View Jun 20, 2009
Paul Heidanus, a police spokesman in the town of Groningen, said he believed it was the first time Street View images had been used in a Dutch criminal investigation ... A 14-year-old boy told police last September he had been robbed of euro165 ($230) and his cell phone after two men dragged him off his bicycle in Groningen,110 miles northeast of the capital, Amsterdam. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Alleged muggers tracked down in Netherlands with aid of Google Jun 20, 2009
"For us, it is unique," said a police spokesman in Groningen, in the north of the country. "The picture was taken just a moment before the crime.". (BBC News -- Europe)
Exxon Will Take Part in Design, Construction of Alaska Natural Gas Pipe Jun 17, 2009
When you look at just fundamentals, theres not a lot to support the kind of price movement we have seen, lets say, in the last six weeks, Tillerson, head of the worlds biggest oil company, said after a speech today at a gas conference in Groningen, Netherlands. Concerns about a weakening dollar and inflation had led some investors to bet on an economic recovery and try to get ahead of a rally, he said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
DSM Announces Yield Boosts of 5-10 Fold With XD(R) Technology for Mammalian Manufacturing Platforms May 18, 2009
Recent studies completed at the R&D labs of DSM Biologics in Groningen, The Netherlands demonstrated that the yields from CHO-based cell cultures can be increased 5-10 fold over their previous fed-batch processes using only off the shelf, commercially available media ... Jaap Schilder, Site Director Groningen, comments, "This opens the door to a completely novel way of supplying drug substance for clinical trials and for market needs. The XD(R) process increases the overall output of a facility... (PR Newswire)
Why some are walking disasters May 15, 2009
The accident-prone brain After reviewing the results of 79 studies which recorded the mishaps and misfortunes of nearly 150,000 people from 15 countries, researchers at the University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands found that accident-prone people do actually exist. In fact, one out of every 29 people has a 50 percent or higher chance of having an accident than the rest of us. (MSNBC -- Health)
Why Female Birds Seek Extra Mates: Study Of Blue Tits Fuels Debate May 11, 2009
"A diverse range of explanations have been proposed to account for female participation in extra-pair copulations," said Michael Magrath of University of Groningen, The Netherlands ... The researchers include Michael J.L. Magrath, Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies, University of Groningen, The Netherlands, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Oscar Vedder, Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies, University of Groningen, The Netherlands; Marco van der Velde, Centre... (Science Daily)
Better Targeting Of Stem Cells As Medication: Arteriosclerosis May Soon Be A Thing Of The Past May 1, 2009
Research conducted by medical biologist Guido Krenning* of the University Medical Center Groningen has resulted in a method whereby the cells can be instructed ... Krenning will be awarded a PhD by the University of Groningen on 29 April 2009. (Science Daily)
Dutch: Alkmaar suffers first defeat in 28 games Apr 19, 2009
Groningen beat lowly De Graafschap 1-0 while NEC Nijmegen drew 1-1 against Roda JC.. On Sunday, it's: FC Volendam vs. Sparta Rotterdam, Willem II vs. ADO The Hague and FC Utrecht vs. SC Heerenveen. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* Soccer Shorts Apr 14, 2009
Viktor Elm scored in the 53rd minute to help SC Heerenveen beat FC Volendam 1-0, and Lasse Nilsson, Civard Sprockel and Ricky van Wolfswinkel scored a goal each to give Vitesse Arnhem a 3-2 win at FC Groningen. BRAZIL. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Masterpieces by Odilon Redon and Emile Bernard Apr 14, 2009
Quick Arts Access: Amsterdam (203) Groningen (26) Rotterdam (43) The Hague (28). - Agora Gallery - Guggenheim Museum - van Gogh Museum - Woodstock Art Gallery - Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce - ArtSpace - S1 Artspace - Portland Museum of Art - Duncan Miller Gallery - Bonner David Galleries - Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations - Artists' Haven - North Central College - Yeshiva University Museum - Galleri Riddaren - Paul Engle Center for Arts - Smithtown Township Arts Council. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Actually, opposites dont attract, study finds Mar 28, 2009
"When asked about their preferences for a mate, people may partially draw upon lay theories of romantic attraction rather than their true desires for a mate," says Pieternel Dijkstra, a professor at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands and the study's lead researcher. One popular theory is that opposites attract; another is that having a similar partner would be "boring." But Dijkstra says these theories often prove untenable in real life. (MSNBC -- Health)
Ballast Nedam Annual Results 2008: Results in Line With Expectations Mar 13, 2009
They were the Zestienhoven Detention Centre in Rotterdam, offices for the IB Groep and the tax authorities in Groningen, and the Kromhout Barracks in Utrecht ... In 2008 the two divisions acquired impressive, large, long-term projects, such as the construction of the new Netherlands Ministries of Justice and the Interior in The Hague, the Kromhout Barracks in Utrecht, the multifunctional Medimall care centre alongside the Maasstad hospital in Rotterdam, the A12 Zoetermeer - Gouda highway... (PR Newswire)
Nominations Supervisory Board and Executive Board AEGON N.V. Mar 12, 2009
Educated at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, he worked for PriceWaterhouseCoopers before joining Ernst & Young in 1980. He became a partner of the firm in 1989. (PR Newswire)
Roundup: Liverpool loses, fails to gain on Man U Mar 1, 2009
"We're on a nice streak. We have to stretch it if we want to stay in the top division.''Valenciennes jumped to 16th place with 28 points, while Lille remained in sixth place with 43 points, missing an opportunity to pull even with Paris Saint-Germain in the standings.Lille forward Nicolas Fauvergue hit the crossbar in the 81st before Valenciennes goalkeeper Nicolas Penneteau deflected a shot from Michel Bastos off the crossbar in the 85th.Also Saturday, it was: Auxerre 1, Toulouse 1; Sochaux 1,... (MSNBC -- Sports)
At-Risk Screening Not Advised for Ovarian Cancer Feb 25, 2009
One option for women with a proven BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation is to choose screening "with the main objective to identify ovarian cancer in an early stage to improve prognosis and reduce morbidity and mortality," write Dr. Geertruida H. de Bock and colleagues at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands. However, the effectiveness of such screening "was disappointing," they report. (MEDLINEplus)
* Sport Soccer Shorts Feb 17, 2009
Also on Sunday, Gonzalo Garcia and Marcus Berg scored a goal each as FC Groningen beat Heracles Almelo 2-0. NEC Nijmegen and SC Heerenveen drew 1-1, with Youssef El-Akchaouis 39th minute goal canceling out Viktor Elms opener. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Willem J. Kolff, at 97; Dutch inventor of artificial heart and organs Feb 16, 2009
As a young physician at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands in 1938, Dr. Kolff watched a young man die a slow, agonizing death from temporary kidney failure ... Rather than cooperate with Nazi sympathizers put in charge at Groningen, Dr. Kolff moved to a small hospital in Kampen, on the Zuider Zee (now called the IJsselmeer), to wait out the war. (Boston Globe)
Dr. Willem Kolff dies at 97; Dutch physician built first kidney ... Feb 14, 2009
Kolff was a young physician in Groningen in the Netherlands before World War II when he saw a 22-year-old man die of kidney failure ... He was a staff physician at the University of Groningen in 1940 when Germany invaded the Netherlands. (Los Angeles Times)
Biochemists Discover New Biological Mechanism: Transport Factor Divides Protein Synthesis Between Mother And Daughter Cells Feb 11, 2009
10, 2009) Researchers from the University of Groningen, headed by Dr Liesbeth Veenhoff and Prof ... The Groningen biochemists have demonstrated that the protein karyopherin-104 is enriched in the daughter cell ... 002; VENI fellowship to L.M.V.; TopSubsidy to B.P.), the Netherlands Proteomics Centre and the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials (University of Groningen). (Science Daily)
Local Weather Feb 8, 2009
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 02/08/09 07:15:32 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 89% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
