http://forum.expatica.com/index.php Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:32:23 +0100 5 http://www.expatica.com/i/gate/exp-logo.gif http://forum.expatica.com/index.php http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=115653
once again our old friends at Boom Chicago are generously supplying 2 pairs of tickets for Expatica to give away to our members. This time around it's for their new show starting today called "Upgrade or Die", a high tech comedy show about modern life and technology … an issue close to our hearts.

Your can read our article for more info about the show here ...

Since the success of the Eddie Izzard competition, we have a new system for these give-aways (to cope with demand ). So here's what we'll do ...

The first 20 usernames to post below requesting tickets will be entered into a draw. Once we reach 20 usernames, the Expatica office will pick 2 usernames out of the "Expatica hat" and we will publish the winning usernames in this thread just as soon as we know who the lucky blighters are .

If fewer than 20 posts turn up, then that's all the better for your chances ... but I have a feeling 2 pairs of tickets won't last long!

Regards,
Matt (Admin)

(And remember people, just one pair of tickets available per username! Fairs fair )]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:54:05 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=115653 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=115711
www.amsterdamsoulclub.nl







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I would like to inform you of the It is an evening of sports, fun, drinks and some sand.
This is an open invitation for everyone who would like to join.
(Prior Volleyball experience is not required).
The basic information is:

Date: 19th November
Time: 19:00 till 21:00
Place: The Beach, Aalsmeer
Cost: Euro 6.00 (Approximately)

If you would like to invite anyone else, then please don't hesitate to foreword this mail.
To be able to make a reservation that makes sense:
Could you please let me know if you would like to join us by the 16th November?

Contact myself on:
heypunk999@hotmail.com
0626 506 886

Pick up and drop off points are avaiable in Amstelveen, Schipol Rijk and Hoofddorp
location deatils: http://www.beach.nl/

I hope that you can make it.

Salman / Kuzz]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:51:53 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=115515 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=115512
With that, Rita Verdonk is the only politician on the ballot with a manifesto closely resembling that of Geert Wilders participating in Utrecht, Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Den Bosch.

Wilders will be participating in Almere and The Hague, where he will compete with Verdonk.

Rita Verdonk is of course infamous for the implementation of the current 'inburgeringscursus'-madness.

Verdonk implemented her modified version of the inburgeringscursus while government mininster for Integration in the right-wing government consisting of the CDA, VVD and D66.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:25:49 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=115512 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=109365
Interested? Please send me an email at d.huijbregts@bndestem.nl.

Thanks!
Domien Huijbregts
Reporter city desk BN/DeStem]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:25:49 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=109365 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=115188
Any ideas as to where to go "trick or treating with the kids" in The Netherlands?

Preferably not to far from Ede.


Thx,
Julie.]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:39:45 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=115188 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114990
it seems like everyday I get a call to giveaway tickets on Expatica and the prizes just keep getting better and better! This may appeal more to UK expats in NL, as Eddie Izzard is well known in the UK, but I would recommend his show to anyone.

The promoters are supplying Expatica with 5 x 2 tickets (39 Euros each) for Eddie's live show at the Amsterdam Heineken Music Hall on Friday 13th November.

Your can read some more info about the gig here ...

Usually we give tickets out to the first members to post in the thread until we run out. However, as this usually takes about half a day to be over and done with, I think in this case it's only fair to give more members a chance.

Here's what we'll do ... the first 20 usernames to post below requesting tickets will be entered into a draw. The Expatica office will then pick 5 of those usernames out of the hat and we will publish the winning usernames in this thread on Friday 30th October.

If fewer than 20 posts turn up then the better your chances ... but I wouldn't hold your breath

On your marks, get set aaaand go!

Regards,
Matt (Admin)

(And remember just one pair of tickets available per username people!)]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:29:11 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114990 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=115071
Thought I'd post this great event that a friend of mine it running: Swap and the City (www.swapandthecity.com). Hope to see you there

Swap and the City is a fabulous afternoon of fashion, socializing and fun!

Want a whole new wardrobe for a fraction of the price?

Exchange your perfectly good items that you never wear for fabulous fashion finds. Best of all, left-over clothing will be donated to charity at the end of the day.

As well as amazing clothes, drinks, and delicious snacks, there will be *free* beauty treatments to get you looking and feeling your best. Free Swap in the City beauty treatments may include:

* Hair styling * Makeup
* Chair massage * Beauty consultations
* Facials * Manicures
* Astrology/Riki/Tarot Reading

How does it work?
Just show up with your unwanted clothing and leave with a bag of wonderful new items! There is no limit on how many items you can take home with you---just bring the minimum of 5 items and leave with whatever you want!

What do I bring?
Go through your closet and gather all the perfectly good items that you no longer wear. Everyone has that dress hanging at the back of the closet with the price tags still on! Swap it for something you will actually wear!

Tickets: 20 EUR (available only in advance. **Limited Quantity!)

WOMEN ONLY!! (Sorry guys:)
(www.swapandthecity.com).]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:57:11 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=115071 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114968 It is that time of the year again!

The APCH Autumn bazaar will start at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, 7 November and will continue until 16:00. The bazaar offers a wide variety of bakery goods, an international food selection, handmade quilts and gifts. There will be huge assortment of used books and CDs, household items, clothes and accessories and more!

Whether you are looking for a special Christmas gift, or just something interesting to eat during the weekend, this is the place to be on Saturday, 7 November!

All our proceeds support small charity organizations worldwide.

Contact (070) 324 4490 or office@apch.nl or visit www.apch.nl for more information or directions.]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:25:53 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114968 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114518 Amsterdam Soul Club holds monthly soul nights at De Badcuyp (Hoek Albert Cuyp- & 1e Sweelinckstraat).

Listen to classic Motown and rare soul from the 1960s - on original vinyl 45s.

Watch rare film performances of famous and obscure soul acts performing - on a big screen.

Drink beer - at a reasonable price!

Dance yourself dizzy - on a wooden dance floor!

Enjoy a great night for just €6!



I'll be spinning a few 45s that night, so come and say hello!

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:16:18 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114518 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114713
what's that you say ...? ANOTHER ticket giveaway on Expatica? Why yes indeed it is and this time it's a doozy!

These tickets are like hens teeth (around 20 EUR each) and we just have a few to give away, so you need to be quick!

The party organisers are supplying Expatica with 3x2 tickets for the Halloween THRILLER party at the Boom Chicago Comedy Theatre on Saturday October 31st, 2009 (22:00 – 05:00).

Your can read some more info about the event here ...

In keeping with tradition, this giveaway will be on a first come first served basis. So the first 3 posters in this thread will get a ticket for themselves and one for a partner of their choice.

It's one HELL of an offer ...! (Unnecessary punning will be encouraged in all posts ]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:00:31 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114713 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114718 I'd love to join in but sat mornings are a no goer for me.

Good luck.]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:45:25 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114718 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114581 meaningful application.

The goal of this meeting is to introduce interested parties or those involved in this effort, and to gain further knowledge on this group in a more cohesive manner than is already applied.

Date: October 16th, 2009
Time: 14:00
Host Location:

Erasmus University
Department of Sociology, M7-37.
Burgemeester Oudlaan 50
3000 DR Rotterdam

For more information on the project take a look at the article in the community news section of the site.

Coffee and tea will be served .]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:57:36 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114581 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114462
This unique class will be limited to a small group and the workshop will be conducted in English. Those who take the workshop do not need a professional background, but should have the following: fascination with pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn babies; a desire to work with women or couples during this most meaningful and demanding time in their lives; emotional maturity; stamina; and reliability.

Debra Pascali-Bonaro, CD(DONA) is one of the most experienced doula trainers in the world, maker of the revolutionary film Orgasmic Birth www.orgasmicbirth.com and co-chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative, www.imbci.org

WHERE: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
WHEN: Monday, November 2nd and Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
WHAT: The two day Birth Doula Training covers all the basics of doula care before, during and immediately after childbirth.
COST: The two day workshop costs €320.
The two-day workshop has been approved by DONA International as one step toward certification. Please contact DONA for information about membership and requirements for certification as a birth doula www.dona.org, http://www.dona.org/develop/birth_cert.php

For further information and registration: doula @ birthsupport.nl]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:04:47 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114462 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114272
once again it's time for Expatica to giveaway some goodies to our faithful members!

Here's one for the 'in' crowd, as this time round Club 7 is supplying 5x2 spaces on their guest list for the opening night party on Saturday 3 October. Club 7 looks set to be THE expat hotspot in the Hague and you can read more about the club and its opening festivities here.

In keeping with tradition, this giveaway will be on a first come first served basis. So the first 5 posters in this thread will get their name and one other of their choice on the list ...

Happy posting!
The Expatica Team

(N.B. One pair of names per username)]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:08:37 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114272 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114365 Thought you might like to know I have just recently completed a 2 week intensive Dutch course as I felt I was missing out on the Dutch way of life and not being able to read things going around was driving me insane. The course was 'fun' and remarkably easier than I thought it would be. And do you know..........you hear the 'cloggies' say how hard it is to learn Dutch, well if this was true, then why do so many speak it in NL???Hello!!! Anyway, the tutor's name is Albert and is in a lovely part of Amsterdam with a terrace where you can chill out. Visit his site www.talencoach.nl thats fun too and register for his personal emails. Very positive! Good luck.
PS. Start the next course with him next week and then you wont be able to shut me up in DUTCH
Debs9]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:39:31 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114365 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114347 Call for Applications

USA Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders
Next Weeklong Seminar (6th – 10th November 2009, Berlin)

The next Weeklong Seminar for “USA Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders” will be taking place on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and therefore offers a unique opportunity for participants to experience this historic occasion.

The program will include lectures, seminars, and panel discussions with leading speakers from the fields of academia, politics, diplomacy, civil society, and the private sector. The event runs concurrent to the ICD program “A World Without Walls”, and the contributing speakers will include:

• Dr. Benjamin Barber (Professor, Maryland University, author of “Jihad Vs McWorld”)
• Ms. Ségolène Royal (2007 Presidential Candidate, French Socialist Party, President of the Poitou-Charentes Regional Council)
• The Rt. Hon. David Trimble (Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Former First Minister of Northern Ireland)
• Jack McConnell (MSP; Former First Minister of Scotland)
• Mike Kenneth Moore (Former Director-General of the World Trade Organization and Former Prime Minister of New Zealand)
• Annelli Jäätteenmäki (Former Prime Minister of Finland)
• Emil Constantinescu (Former President of Romania)

The topics under discussion will include:

• The history and development of transatlantic relations since 1989
• The process of European integration from political, economic, and cultural perspectives and the implications of this for US-European relations
• The current and future impact of the Obama administration on transatlantic relations
• Comparing and contrasting US and European approaches towards the Russian Federation and the importance of Russia in determining the nature of transatlantic relations
• The interdependent nature of the challenges faced by sovereign states and the challenges and opportunities this brings

Who can apply?
The program is open to students and young professionals with an interest in international relations and cultural exchange.

What will the Weeklong Seminar involve?
The program for the Weeklong Seminar will consist of lectures, seminars, workshops, and cultural activities in and around Berlin. The participants will meet with leading figures from the political, diplomatic, academic and civil society spheres to discuss the state of relations between Europe and the USA, and consider how they can be supported through organised cultural exchange.

The timing of the event will also allow the participants the unique opportunity to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall here in Berlin.

What is the aim of the Weeklong Seminar?
The Seminar aims to raise awareness of key issues in the transatlantic relationship, inform the participants about the field of cultural diplomacy and its importance today, create a sustainable network between the participants, and provide support and guidance for future initiatives.

What happens after the Seminar?
After completing the Weeklong Seminar, the participants become members of the USA Meets Europe Forum. They are then supported by the ICD in conducting research, organising and developing leadership initiatives, and are invited to join the ICD Online Forum where they can network with the other Young Leaders from around the world. The Forum activity is aimed at creating sustainable initiatives that bridge the Atlantic.

Where can I find more information?
Further information about the next Weeklong Seminar, including the online application forum, can be found under:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/younglead...eeklong-seminar

Further information about the Forum as a whole can be found under:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/younglead...ums_usamg_about

Further information about the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy can be found under:
www.culturaldiplomacy.org

Any enquiries regarding the program can be sent to usame@culturaldiplomacy.org

We look forward to your contact.

Warm Regards,

The USA Meets Europe Team

USA Meets Europe
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)

Keithstr´. 14 Berlin, Germany - 10787
Phone: 00.49.(0)30.2360-7680
Fax: 00.49.(0)30.2360-76811
usame@culturaldiplomacy.org
www.culturaldiplomacy.org]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:55:28 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114347 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=112803 http://www.rblpaderborn.netfirms.com/Speci...oot/Carboot.htm .]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:15:03 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=112803 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114182
This year’s fair will have over 90 exhibitors to assist expats acclimatise to the Netherlands, while our more well-established guests can enjoy some great entertainment and mix with their fellow internationals.

Volunteer Schedule:

• On the morning of Saturday, 24 October, we will assemble welcome bags for the fair and end with a free lunch in the Beurs cafe.
• On the day of the fair, 25 October, we will need help in checking coats, collecting entrance tickets, handing out welcome bags, etc. The rotation shifts are 10:00-13:00, 13:00-15:00 and 15:00-17:00.

Both days will be a great way to meet and socialise with fellow internationals. In return for your help, you will receive a FREE lunch, FREE admission to one of our autumn events (to be planned) and a FREE Expatica (i am not a tourist) T-shirt!

Interested? Then please email Expatica's Events Manager Danielle de Groot (danielle.de.groot@expatica.com). For more information on the “i am not a tourist” Fair, please click here.]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:50:21 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114182 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114072
http://goingdutchinamsterdam.blogspot.com/

regards

kerry]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:41:47 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114072