Friday, March 28, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT Dykstra Funeral Homes Northwood Chapel 295 Douglas Avenue Holland, MI 49424 (616) 392-2348 Driving Directions Friday, March 28, 2025 2:00 PM EDT Dykstra Funeral Homes Northwood Chapel 295 Douglas Avenue Holland, MI 49424 (616) 392-2348 Driving Directions At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice Alliance for the Great Lakes 150 N Michigan Ave, Ste 750 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 939-0838 Web Site Michigan passed away peacefully on March 23 Judy wanted nothing more than to spend time with her family and especially her grandchildren whether at home or on one of her frequent winter trips to Florida She was an avid book reader (and critic) who loved travel relaxing in the Florida sun with family and spending long hours watching Lake Michigan change its moods from day to day Michigan to Don and Julia Rypma on September 22 She attended Holland High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Hope College Judy was a lifelong educator with a passion for the English language and mythology who taught in middle school for over 20 years in the West Ottawa school district she spent another several years teaching English as a second language through Holland Community Education to adults from a wide range of backgrounds many of whom still affectionately referred to her as “Teacher Judy” long after they had finished their studies Judy leaves behind her daughter Sarah (and Steve) and great-granddaughters Ella and McKenna; her daughter Ann and grandchildren Hannah and Connor; and her daughter-in-law Lisa grandson Matt (and Koraima) and granddaughter Ellie (and Brando); her brother John; and her brother-in-law Jim The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Freedom Village in Holland and the dedicated staff who cared for her over the past several years Visitation will be held at Dykstra Funeral Home (Northwood Chapel) on Friday but a celebration of life will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 pm at the Reservoir on Ottawa Beach Road In lieu of flowers and in honor of Judy’s love of Lake Michigan please consider making a memorial donation to the Alliance for the Great Lakes (Greatlakes.org) JavaScript is disabled. In order to use all of the features on dykstrafuneralhome.com, enable JavaScript.Close we will promote our offering across the entire value chain including our leading turbine technology the V172-7.2MW onshore and the V236-15MW offshore flagships market-leading multibrand service offerings and expanding efforts within hybrid power plant solutions Our objective at the trade fair is to reinforce our conviction as the best partner to provide sustainable energy solutions to customers and business partners President of Vestas Northern & Central Europe After the WindEnergy 2020 online conference due to the corona crisis the industry is physically meeting in Hamburg again from 27th-30th September in a severe energy price More than 1,250 companies from 40 countries across the onshore and offshore wind energy value chain will present their innovations and solutions As global leader in sustainable energy solutions what are Vestas’ expectations for the trade fair Everybody knows that wind reduces cost of power increases security of energy supply and supports climate protection Targets for the scale-up of wind power are most ambitious Auction volumes have been increased in Germany What we expect from the largest wind industry fair in the world is a clear message that targets translate to project pipeline and realization We can only scale-up our production to reach the targets with concrete orders What will you showcase at this year’s exhibition at your booth One of Vestas’ key messages at WindEnergy Hamburg is “You order Today and even more so tomorrow.” What’s behind this message Vestas is a strong partner with a robust supply chain and the capacity to react quickly We champion business and supply chain continuity in a rapidly changing world Our global manufacturing footprint ensures the capacities you need for a massive growth of installations in Germany we have the capacity to turn projects into reality in very short time Vestas services more than 137 GW of wind turbines including more than 9,5 GW non-Vestas turbines trusting Vestas means reaping the benefits of our superior experience in-depth knowledge and technical innovation Having Vestas as one single service provider give the customer the opportunity to reduce operational complexity and achieve consistent quality With a portfolio of more than 9.5 GW of non-Vestas turbines under service Vestas is the wind industry’s largest multibrand service provider with offerings across maintenance Vestas services the seven largest brands of turbines and adds new brands to the list as we develop knowledge and capacity to service these brands in-house in accordance with our quality standards and safety requirements The V172-7.2 MW is our latest step along this journey and pave the way for wind energy to build scale by introducing more ease and efficiency into how we design and produce high-quality sustainable energy solutions The V172-7.2 MW delivers a 12 percent increase in annual energy production (AEP) compared to the V162-6.2 MW variant in low wind conditions The new variant delivers flexible power ratings of 7.2 MW 6.8 MW and 6.5 MW and can be adapted to run in cold or hot climates The V172-7.2 MW will be based on Vestas’ new nacelle architecture where the nacelle structure is divided into compartments designed to industry standards for road This improves logistics and provides flexibility over the turbine’s operational lifetime Vestas wants to lead a sustainable offshore wind industry and take responsibility for enabling the gigantic build out required to realise the energy transition in time Our offshore V236-15.0 MW turbine establishes a strong foundation for Vestas’ offshore leadership journey by elevating the industry benchmark for performance and increased cost efficiency in offshore technology making Vestas highly competitive in offshore tenders The V236-15.0 MW was the first ever 15 MW turbine to be introduced to the market in February 2021 With the world’s largest swept area exceeding 43,000 m2 the V236-15.0 MW delivers industry-leading performance and moves the boundaries of wind energy production to around 80 GWh/year enough to power around 20,000 European households and save up to 38,000 tonnes of CO2 which is the equivalent to removing 25,000 passenger cars from the road every year that left the production hall just weeks ago will begin in fourth quarter of 2022 at Vestas’ Lindø factory we will start preparing to initiate the V236-15.0 MW serial production by 2024 Vestas is not introducing new products at WindEnergy Hamburg and are you concerned about becoming uncompetitive Vestas’ best-in-class financial performance allows us to invest more than anyone in R&D organisation and solutions to meet customer needs The conference landscape doesn’t always reflect our development cycle We can only scale-up production in a sustainable manner jointly with our suppliers and partners logistics and the full supply chain competitively grows with the turbines The wind industry is facing big challenges to meet political expectations What’s Vestas proposal to successfully overcome them This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Join us at the Akustika Fair at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre from April 4-6 Meet The Strad team at stand F08 and pick up a free copy of the magazine The Strad Directory Jobs By 2024-12-06T08:00:00+00:00 Description: An unorthodox pairing proves compelling Musicians: Niek Baar (violin) Deutsche Radio Philharmonie/Christoph Poppen Catalogue number: CHANNEL CLASSICS CCS46724 Bruch’s archetypal Romantic First Violin Concerto alongside Schumann’s sole essay in the form – a far tougher nut to crack readily surmounting their contrasting challenges As he rises from the open low G at the outset of the Bruch a darkness is revealed at the core his tone which subsequently lends individuality to the central slow movement It’s all too tempting for violinists to relax into the warm embrace of this well-known music and ladle on the sugar the burnished caramel in his sound maintaining an edge of coolness that pays dividends in such a well-used and abused work Where Bruch’s orchestration provides a bed of sound over which a violinist can float in predominantly high-register solo writing Schumann embeds his soloist into the orchestral texture making him more a participant in the discourse than a protagonist in a dialogue Baar proves equal to all the obstacles the composer throws at him proving himself an unwavering advocate of a concerto that has too often been considered a ‘problem piece’ Christoph Poppen and his German radio orchestra provide staunch accompaniment offering a slightly soft-edged old-world sound in their Saarbrücken broadcasting hall Read: ‘Robert couldn’t be Robert without Clara, and vice versa’: Niek Baar and Ben Kim in conversation Read: Masterclass: Joshua Bell on Bruch Violin Concerto no.1, third movement Read: Masterclass: Bruch Romance for Viola and Orchestra op.85 The proportion of neurodivergent people in the music business is slightly higher than in the population as a whole How can orchestral management make things easier for those people Leah Hollingsworth witnesses the recital of works by Sam Wu Xavier Muzik and Allison Loggins-Hull at Merkin Concert Hall on 24 September 2024 An album to seduce and thrill in equal measure A crack ensemble proves its mettle in highly varied fare An adventurous violist offers a dance through the centuries Site powered by Webvision Cloud Dining This weekend, a pop-up bar unites two fan favorites, Helen Fitzgerald’s (1650 S Louis Cardinals star outfielder Lars Nootbaar The Nootbaar-themed baseball experience opens at 6 p.m on August 15 and runs throughout MLB Players Weekend Louis Dining In and Dining Out newsletters to stay up-to-date on the local restaurant and culinary scene Nootbaar and Budweiser worked closely to incorporate the 26-year-old outfielder’s charismatic personality into the design and programming for this special pop-up. Themed details will be everywhere, from the exterior signage to the customized details that fans will see when entering Helen Fitzgerald’s, which will be known for the weekend as The Noot Baar presented by Budweiser. “I’ve said it before, but St. Louis is like baseball heaven to me. I feel so fortunate playing for this town and for these fans,” Nootbaar says. “Budweiser is making it possible for me to show my gratitude to this incredible fan base and city with an experience like this, and for that I am so grateful. I mean, who wouldn’t want a bar named after them?” The bar and grill will host viewing parties for the Cardinals’ three-game series against the Dodgers, with the first pitches on Friday at 7:15 p.m., Saturday at 6:15 p.m., and Sunday at 1:15 p.m. There will also be giveaways, promotions, and other surprises throughout the weekend. The Noot Baar presented by Budweiser is a family-friendly experience, aside from the ticketed VIP preview event from 4–6 p.m. on Thursday, when Nootbar will be on hand. The concept for the pop-up came from Nootbaar himself, after he was asked, “If you had your own bar, what would you name it?” If he hadn’t become a baseball player, Nootbaar says, he would have loved to own a sports bar. The teams at Budweiser and at Helen Fitzgerald’s were happy to oblige for the weekend and make his dream come true. The Budweiser partner player became a fan favorite back in 2022, after a short stint with the Cardinals to open the season, then a trip back to the minor leagues, followed by a triumphant return to the majors with 14 home runs, 16 doubles, and three triples that season. Nootbaar, who is half Japanese on his mother’s side and a Southern California native, is an international superstar in Japan, thanks to helping that country win the World Baseball Classic title in 2023. Helen Fitzgerald’s is known for its Irish-inspired ambiance, famous wing sauce, and live music on weekends. The bar and grill’s classic dishes, such as chicken dip, St. Louis–style pizza, and whiskey-glazed sirloin steak, will be available, along with Nootbaar’s signature dish: a seasoned chicken wing that he particularly enjoys while dining there. Listen Here Listen Here Listen Here Listen Here DINING NEWSLETTERS Subscribe to the St. Louis Dining In and Dining Out newsletters to stay up-to-date on the local restaurant and culinary scene. Start your mornings with a fresh take on the day’s top local news from Sarah Fenske and Ryan Krull. No spam, you can unsubscribe anytime you want. Our award-winning content brings readers revealing profiles Start your mornings with a fresh take on the day’s top local news and the hosts were unable to chase down 359 to win the second Test Rohit said that one series loss does not make his side a bad one and he ensured that India would put up a strong performance in the upcoming third Test Rohit Sharma and Tom Latham shake hands after New Zealand won the second test cricket match against India (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) (PTI10_26_2024_000257A)(PTI) However Rohit Sharma's one comment is going viral on social media and several netizens are not taking too kindly to the comment Rohit Sharma said that India can be allowed one series loss in 12 years "Humko 12 saal main ekbar to allowed hai yaar Itna collapses agar 12 saal se ho raha tha to shayad hum jeet he nahi hai paate India me humara expectations bahut rehta hai itna acha cricket Indian team ne khela hai to wo expectations ek level ke uppar chala gaya hai (We are allowed one such performance in 12 years If we were collapsing like this on a regular basis then we would not have been winning at home We are expected to win every game at our home and it is because of our performances)" said Rohit Sharma Rohit Sharma's "12 saal main ek baar to allowed" comment is now making news for all the wrong reasons are calling out the Indian captain for downplaying the loss After India stumbled to their second straight Test loss captain Rohit Sharma said that he would not single out anybody as it is a collective failure I’m not somebody who would blame just the batters or the bowlers,” Rohit said in the post-match presentation The Indian captain also said that not getting enough runs in the first innings proved to be a gamechanger he did laud his bowlers' fightback in both the first and second innings of the game “Didn’t think we batted well enough to get runs on the board Was a great fightback to restrict them to 250-odd but we knew it was going to be challenging,” Rohit said they were 200/3 and for us to come back and get them bowled out for 259 was a great effort Mitchell Santner had a memorable match as he returned with 13 wickets his best performance so far in the longest format India and New Zealand will now square off in the third and final Test against New Zealand Norwegian progressive rockers Leprous are keeping the momentum going for their eighth studio album The band has just unveiled a drum playthrough video for the track "Atonement," showcasing the technical precision of drummer Baard Kolstad Melodies Of Atonement was released on August 30th this year via Inside Out Music.  Having just returned from tours across North America and most recently Australia Leprous have already announced next touring for early 2025 kicking things off with a first run across Europe for "Melodies Of Atonement" a tour of Latin America and a next tour across the USA and Canada MX @ Auditorio Blackberry  03/08 San Jose CO @ Auditorio CEG  03/11 Belo Horizonte GA @ The Masquerade (Hell)04/12 Cincinnati WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom05/01 Indianapolis ON @ Bronson Centre Theatre05/06 Quebec City NC @ Cat's Cradle# = A Evening With* = The Congregation 10 year anniversary shows will participate as a panelist at the WindEnergy Hamburg 2024 fair He is looking forward to sharing insights on industry trends and engaging in meaningful discussions with fellow experts We will show them that Vestas is the leading provider of sustainable energy solutions with wind energy at its core They will see us as the best partner for wind projects across the entire value chain through our key differentiators we are presenting our latest product range and highlighting our role as the world's most sustainable energy company But we will also be active and take the opportunity to demand continuation and action from political stakeholders: “Targets declarations and goals are not wind farms” Our industry has been breaking down technology barriers since the modern wind turbine concept appeared in the late 1970's and it fills me and my colleagues with pride to be part of such an industry to now accelerate the energy transition and to reach our Net Zero goals our industry innovation capabilities need to focus on efficiency and speed of deployment This does not mean that we don’t innovate anymore but our focus goes into the preparation for commercial installation and industrialisation Producing bigger components requires us and our suppliers to invest in new tools that they potentially don’t fit into existing harbours what we want is to offer predictable and reliable world-class quality turbines that we can industrialise and localise at a global scale And to allow each product a longer life cycle is the best way of doing it The installation of the prototype turbine was completed in December 2022 where the turbine also successfully produced its first kWh of power The prototype is currently undergoing an extensive test and verification programme to ensure reliability before full type certification we are getting ready to deliver on commercial projects with serial production is ramping up on our offshore factories in 2024 Vestas has been successfully installing a V236-15.0 MW turbine in Thyborøn in Denmark that will help us in our final verification campaign before we begin serial production and installation of the first offshore projects featuring the V236-15.0 MW turbine It is the biggest and most important wind business platform for exchanging news and views building networks and closing major deals in our region Vestas holds a significant presence and market share in the onshore and offshore wind market with a current installed base of 61.9 GW and 45.3 GW under service Germany is the largest and most active onshore wind market with a current Vestas installed base of more than 17.8 GW of onshore wind projects Vestas has historically signed deals for offshore projects in Germany and the Netherlands with a total capacity above 15 GW Permitting bottlenecks remain one of the biggest barriers for the expansion of wind energy in Europe Last year 80 GW of wind energy projects were stuck in permitting procedures across Europe according to WindEurope But we are moving in the right direction with EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) which should help speed up permitting for new and repowered wind projects further the European Wind Charter also signed by 26 member states and the Net Zero Industry Act The implementation of the European policy will help drive scale Making the world a more sustainable place lies at the very core of what we do every day To come up with solutions to further decrease the footprint of our turbines is therefore very important to us and our low-emission steel is offering is a great step And we’ve got two offshore wind projects where low emission-steel will be used The Baltic Power offshore wind farm in Poland was the first project to have placed a firm order for Vestas’ low-emission steel Vestas signed a conditional agreement to supply 112 V236 offshore wind turbines for the Nordlicht 1 and 2 projects in Germany with Vattenfall and BASF with 56 of these turbines using low-emission steel for the top sections reducing the towers' overall carbon footprint by 16% Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More LOUIS — Fans of Cardinals player Lars Nootbaar can enter to win VIP tickets to his new themed bar set to open next month inside Helen Fitzgerald’s Irish Grille & Pub Budweiser and the Cardinals star outfielder have teamed up to launch “The Noot Baar presented by Budweiser,” which will feature custom exterior signage and customized personal touches inspired by Nootbaar’s career and favorite things I feel so fortunate playing for this town and for these fans,” Nootbaar said.  “Budweiser is making it possible for me to show my gratitude to this incredible fan base and city with an experience like this and for that I am so grateful who wouldn’t want a bar named after them!” The Noot Baar will be open starting Thursday In addition to VIP tickets, fans also can enter online for a chance to meet Nootbaar Anheuser-Busch and the Cardinals have been collectively delivering experiences that celebrate powerhouse players passionate fans and the community we call home,” said Kristina Punwani “Lars’ journey to the league is one of determination and grit - two qualities that embody the Budweiser brand and we can’t wait to showcase Lars and his accomplishments at The Noot Baar.”  Helen Fitzgerald’s Irish Grille & Pub is located at 3650 S Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Los Angeles straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Los Angeles without spending a 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Los Angeles With elegant Bollywood-inspired cocktails and an elevated approach to South Asian cooking this New York City import has already upset L.A.’s Indian restaurant status quo more modern side of subcontinental cuisine in an airy Downtown dining room (previously occupied by Faith & Flower) Vibrant chaats and fusion-style items like a duck birria taco deftly mix the familiar and novel for an upscale dining experience you likely won’t forget I especially enjoyed the unusually nuanced butter chicken I’ve heard reports from recent diners of occasional inconsistencies in the kitchen and less-than-stellar cooking but as one of the only upscale South Asian restaurants in town Baar Baar is an obvious choice if you’re looking for a centrally located Indian spot with a special-occasion feel Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagramspotifyAbout us Contact us Time Out magazine Mirjam de Baar was vice-dean at the Faculty of Humanities she took her leave in the Academy Building four business managers and six assessors.’ At the very moment De Baar was saying goodbye several members of the Faculty Board had been felled by the flu which was also sweeping through the rest of the faculty The line of invited guests who wanted to shake De Baar's hand filled the entire hall De Baar is known throughout the university for her empathetic approach to staff and students Rector Hester Bijl praised her ability to empathise with different perspectives and people which was reflected in De Baar's commitment to improving the policy on teaching and minors as well as in crisis teams such as during the corona period and the Israel-Gaza Taskforce joked that De Baar had deliberately stayed on a little longer than him so that she could say she had worn out two deans four operations managers and six assessors Besides all that De Baar had done for the faculty he particularly remembered the walks they had taken together on their peer review days Former assessor Olivier Fajgenblat recalled how De Baar could correct him without criticising him when he ‘didn’t quite manage to get through a file’ in the first months of his assessorship 'On behalf of the thousands of master’s students who took your courses over the past year You are not somebody who draws attention to yourself or praises yourself You have been a first-class manager and your efforts will not be forgotten.' After the three speeches by her fellow directors De Baar herself looked back on her time at the faculty where she ‘felt completely at home’ but where she also found a somewhat neglected teaching domain with no fewer than 88 priorities.  Among other things she was proud of the creation of several new masters’ ‘Of course we want to retain the expertise we have as much as possible BC:  The Vernon Vipers are pleased to announce the addition of two talented forwards to the roster Miller began the season with the Saint John Sea Dogs before heading west showcasing his offensive skill and adaptability Baar joins the Vipers from the Devon Xtreme of the AJHL he was a standout player at Kimball Union Academy Please join us in welcoming Coen Miller and Malcolm Baar to the Vernon Vipers family Simon Binkley and Landon Pappas have made the decision to leave the organization for other opportunities Home / Somali News / Puntland News Masuuliyiinta maamulka gobolka Nugaal ayaa Garoowe sagootin ugu sameeyey saraakiil katirsan waaxda Miino baarka ciidanka Puntland… Masuuliyiinta maamulka gobolka Nugaal ayaa Garoowe sagootin ugu sameeyey saraakiil katirsan waaxda Miino baarka ciidanka Puntland oo ka hawlgeli doona buuraleeyda Cal-miskaad ee gobolka Bari Guddoomiye ku-xigeenka gobolka Nugaal Mukhtaar Faarax Jeer Saraakiil iyo waxgarad ayaa Garoowe kaga qaybgalay munaasabad kooban oo lagu sagootinayey saraakiishaan Guddoomiye Mukhtaar ayaa sheegay in ciidanka ku hawlan miino baarku ay yihiin kuwa ugu muhiimsan maadaama aysan shaqadu socon karin la’aantood isla markaana Daacish ay siweyn u adeegsatay miino dhigista gaari iyo ciidan midna ma mari karo meel aysan miino baar ku samayn waana sababta loo beegsanayo mararka qaarna dacaayadaha been abuurka ah looga faafinayo” Piet Hein is a highly regarded crop specialist with extensive experience in assisting leading growers through the transition to LED lighting Piet Hein has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations in the horticultural industry While working at the GreenQ Improvement Center he contributed to the pioneering trials with LED lighting for tomato crops both in hybrid lighting systems and later in fully LED-based solutions.  Piet Hein took on the role of Plant Specialist for High Wire Crops for a large LED grow light company where he advised growers globally on implementing LED lighting for high-wire crops His career also includes valuable experience at Beekenkamp Propagation with eight years of experience managing a bell pepper greenhouse spanning 8 hectares and as a grower at Willcox Greenhouse in the USA.  focusing on lighted tomato and pepper crops Piet Hein will continue his consulting work supporting prominent tomato and pepper growers in Europe and Canada His combined industry insights and hands-on expertise make him an invaluable addition to Heliospectra as we strive to lead the way in sustainable crop lighting solutions.  “We are thrilled to welcome Piet Hein van Baar to the Heliospectra team His extensive experience with high-wire crops and pioneering work with LED lighting solutions align perfectly with our mission to support growers with innovative and sustainable technology like our just newly introduced 1500W MITRA X with special optics technology and spectrum 90-5-5 for high wire crops Piet Hein’s knowledge and passion for crop science will be a tremendous asset to Heliospectra and our clients around the world,” says Bonny Heeren “I am excited to join Heliospectra and collaborate with a team that shares my commitment to advancing horticultural practices through cutting-edge lighting solutions I look forward to supporting growers in achieving optimal crop performance and sustainability while continuing my journey in this transformative industry,” Piet Hein van Baar Plant Specialist for High Wire Crops at Heliospectra.  Heliospectra looks forward to welcoming Piet Hein van Baar to our team and to the exciting advancements in crop science that his experience and knowledge will bring to our organization and our clients Rebecca Nordin, CCO and Head of IR at Heliospectra | +46 (0)72 536 8116 | sales@heliospectra.com http://www.heliospectra.com Heliospectra AB (publ) (Nasdaq First North Growth Market: HELIO) was founded in 2006 in Sweden by plant scientists and biologists with one vision – to make crop production more intelligent and resource-efficient Heliospectra is the global leader in innovative horticulture lighting technology custom light control systems and specialized services for greenhouse and controlled plant growth environments. Designed by growers for growers, Heliospectra builds customized LED lighting strategies and controls to automate production schedules forecast yields and monitor crop health and performance with real-time data and response to deliver the light plants love and the consistent results growers need.  For more information, please visit https://www.heliospectra.com.   Mirjam de Baar is leaving as vice-dean of the Faculty of Humanities ‘It will take some getting used to letting go of this vice-deanship because the education portfolio is very close to my heart and I’ve worked hard for it in recent years in close cooperation with many colleagues.’ when Mirjam de Baar had come to the end of her term as vice-dean and programme director of the then Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies in Groningen she knew for sure: administration would be something she would not do for a while 'I had just made arrangements to work on my research during my sabbatical,’ she says things turned out differently when she was approached by a recruitment and selection agency asking whether she was interested in the position of vice-dean at the Faculty of Humanities in Leiden ‘I would have liked to throw myself back into my research but I also thought it was a pity that I wouldn't then be able to do anything with all the knowledge and experience I’d gained in shaping and implementing educational policy.’  What was decisive in deciding to apply for the vacancy in Leiden after all was the entirely amenable interview with the university's then vice-rector That made me expect to find a setting in Leiden in which I could take new 'Straight away I found Leiden's Faculty of Humanities a fantastic environment to work in That's because of the enormous breadth and variety of teaching and research: all those different languages philosophy and religious studies but also media studies and international relations,' she explains I immediately felt at home in that dynamic environment and from the start I really enjoyed working with all those passionate colleagues within the programmes and in the faculty office.’ it was clear that master's programmes had received little attention in the years before her arrival and that the teaching domain was not easy to manage which also include student members,’ says De Baar because you place responsibility as low as possible in the organisation it means you have to deal with 38 programme chairs The first time I took part in the meeting of the programme chairs the entire hall in the Gravensteen was full That did make me wonder for a while how I was going to do this also because there was a Faculty Strategic Plan with 83 key objectives plus a new university vision on education with no fewer than eight ambitions.' three ambitions from the vision on education were made priorities: intertwining education and research there was a strong feeling in the faculty that these should be embedded with us The process even stalled for a while as a result but eventually we managed to embed them at ICLON in such a way that the cooperation with the faculty was much stronger That gives all kinds of extra opportunities to create new routes to teaching together and we had a very successful first audit review last year That’s one of the many new initiatives where I am proud of having succeeded But I’m also very happy about the successful audit reviews of all our 51 programmes in 2019-2021 What we have achieved in recent years in terms of educational innovation projects and in the area of diversity and inclusion is also very pleasing We weren’t doing much about that when I arrived but under the leadership of our policy officer Aurelie van ’t Slot which funds projects that promote an inclusive learning environment the corona period was a very tricky and difficult time when we had to switch to online teaching and online meetings at very short notice we had an online meeting in Teams with all the programme chairs That was exceptional because it allowed us to switch quickly I was also part of the university crisis team where I was the linking pin to the vice-deans of the other faculties I have always made a strong case for a better connection between master's education and the labour market and I also worked on the development of alumni policy and job market orientation Educational innovation is also very important to keep our teaching attractive for future generations of students Of course we want to retain the expertise we have as much as possible That's why there are now great new initiatives for a master's in Environmental Humanities and two interdisciplinary master's tracks Play & Games Studies and Digital Media & Society.' Further development of those new master’s and master’s tracks will fall to De Baar’s successor Jos Schaeken ‘It’s tough leaving at a time when the financial situation is so difficult for many employees knowing that there are still cuts coming from The Hague and that we are also going to feel the effects of the Internationalisation in Balance Act,’ says De Baar 'I’m glad that the introduction of the programme standards has given us a set of tools that programmes can use to make their courses more efficient but the new board will still have major dilemmas to face I myself notice that I haven’t yet let go of those dilemmas Sometimes at night I suddenly think: what about this dossier and shouldn't something still be done with it?' the first thing she is planning is therefore a walking holiday to ‘work off the adrenaline’ by another year to focus fully on her research De Baar: ‘I’m very curious how I will find it being thrown back on myself doing research in the archives on my own again you actually share a job with the vice-dean BA which means you always have a sparring partner I’ve been fortunate that this cooperation with both the other vice-deans first Egbert Fortuin and then Jeroen Touwen has always been incredibly good and pleasant just as with the rest of the board and all the other colleagues I already know that I will miss them tremendously.' April 26, 2025e-Paper that’s a question you do not get asked a lot but be ready with an answer if you are heading to The Caffeine Baar Coffee has long ceased to be a simple affair with milk and sugar being the only options; at The Caffeine Baar it has been elevated to a signature experience where one can single out their coffee preference from sweet Freshly ground from beans harvested from the Baarbara Estate in Chikmagalur make up all the coffee at The Caffeine Baar founded by Sreeraksha Poornesh and Poojya Their shelves and menu card sport variants such as honey sun-dried opt for their coffee-tasting menu to gauge which flavour profile gives you a buzz these extracts sit pretty and chilled in wine glasses and whiskey goblets From jackfruit and jalapeno for those who love some zing to matcha and lavender syrup for a mellower feel these drinks are unlike any you may have savoured One can only watch mesmerised as your coffee sommelier/mixologist whirrs up a nitro canister syphon brewer or magnetic stirrer to pour you a glass that is as unexpected as it is delightful And while the coffees and coffee-extract beverages are a delight We start with one of their open sourdough toasts — the scrambled egg and harissa hummus It is a great choice for brunch or the start of a busy day it hits the spot and once you top it off with a hot cuppa there is not much that can faze you out just then the mildly flavoured choice is for those who would rather ease into their day I enjoy my toast with a rosemary cinnamon mocha this steaming cup of goodness had flavours and aromas which overlapped in a delightful way that coffee and chocolate have a way of doing The all-day breakfast menu has a wide selection of smoothies It is a hearty helping of roasted vegetables mushrooms and superfood grains topped with a herb sauce Servings like these make you feel good about choosing healthy options it arrived at our table with the intoxicating aroma of cinnamon wafting in after it I sent back the pot of hot chocolate sauce and scoop of ice cream Adding those toppings would have taken it to levels too decadent for me to handle just then Certain dishes at Caffeine Baar are available only on the weekends And it would be best to book a coffee tasting slot beforehand as it can take close to an hour and a half if you are serious about savouring their different profiles Terms & conditions  |  Institutional Subscriber Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. 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There’s an avocado bhel with edamame green chickpea hummus, and a sweet potato chaat made with whipped feta, a creamy rendition that riffs on the Bombay street food classic. Like with the mushroom pepper fry served with sunchoke salan Sarkar showcases unexpected ingredients in more common South Asian dishes a dish found at most restaurants that serve North Indian food Roasted red pepper blends with the house garam masala to add a distinct color He currently spends his time between Chicago and LA In April, Sarkar brought Baar Baar — which translates to “again and again” in Hindi — to Los Angeles from Manhattan, where a restaurant of the same name and similar aesthetic first opened in 2017. Both locations of Baar Baar follow Sarkar’s bar in Delhi, the aptly named Ek Bar which can mean either “one bar” or “one time” and opened in 2016 Baar Baar LA has a slightly different menu from the one in New York Sarkar says he doesn’t take a copy-and-paste approach with his restaurants; instead he caters the food and drink offerings to what he believes will resonate most in a particular city The innovative deviations on Baar Baar’s menu are all part of Sarkar’s plan to serve modern takes on regional Indian dishes all over the world “We want to create this new Indian cuisine explaining the importance of building the right team of folks who are equally excited about contemporary Indian dining The Indian subcontinent is home to 28 states with 1.4 billion people There are thousands of languages; innumerable iterations of dietary customs and preferences; and infinite ways to play with spices It’s impossible to represent all of India in one menu but Sarkar’s vision is to expand the number of regional Indian dishes folks have access to in LA and Camphor as examples of places whose dining experiences offer destination dishes without the fuss of a tasting menu serving food that delights and surprises diners but meets them where they are with ingredients that may feel more familiar In a city where folks can get some of the best Persian Sarkar pushes Indian food to the forefront adding more specificity and splendor to the South Asian dining scene Both Pijja Palace and Tulsi entered the scene in 2022 each adding something distinct and big to expand the Indian dining scene in LA Baar Baar serves creative spins on familiar dishes; there’s a Kashmiri duck birria taco that feels very Indian and very LA Baar Baar focuses on showing food from many parts of India; a single meal can pull from North But in a city where more innovative dishes like tuna bhel and more regional dishes like ghee roast are still harder (if not completely impossible) to find It may not be the city’s only option for finer or more creative South Asian dining but it plays with the cuisine’s past and present in a way that moves the conversation forward Sarkar shares his version of Indian food with reimagined flavors and presentations Dishes like crispy dahi puri are made fruity and vibrant with raspberry chaat masala Avocado pachadi imbues a California sensibility on Southern Indian fresh pickles Oysters are served with a bright guava and chile granita his menu is not so much a love letter to the cuisine and culture as it is a mission statement an insistence that Indian food can and should go beyond what most folks have had a chance to try The result is something worthy of the limelight: The restaurant is quickly drawing attention from large crowds including South Asian American celebrities like Mindy Kaling and Kumail Nanjiani Each of the nine cocktails on Baar Baar’s drinks menu is based on some of India’s favorite stories riffing on a classic cocktail and naming it after an iconic Bollywood movie starting with the 1953 film-inspired Anarkali cocktail Baar Baar’s stunning interpretation is a spin on a Negroni and features a potent dose of Darjeeling tea that gives the drink an almost tannic feel The 1995 film-inspired Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge drink is a rendition on the tequila sunrise and is made tart with tamarind It all comes together from mixologist Chetan Gangan who has also crafted drink menus at a few of Sarkar’s other restaurants It’s no surprise Baar Baar’s drinks pull from Bollywood throughout the ages just as his dishes pull from different cultures and geographical ranges throughout India Storytelling is at the core of Sarkar’s efforts “Each one of my dishes connects with India and then we try to reimagine how we narrate it or how we change it.” And what better city to tell a story in than Los Angeles with valet available in front of the restaurant 1/49Plainwell girls soccer battles Vicksburg for Wolverine Conference title.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matthew Ehler | mehler@mlive.comPLAINWELL Kayla Baar was bottled up and left frustrated –– and that’s just atypical stuff these days the electrifying senior speedster flipped the switch and kicked things into high gear with a pair of goals that drove Plainwell girls soccer’s fourth consecutive Wolverine Conference championship in Wednesday’s 3-0 home victory over Vicksburg “I was just frustrated with how we were playing we started to play as a team and once we got rolling “It feels great to earn this win with my teammates because we worked really hard to get to this point.” upped its win streak to a dozen straight games while snapping Vicksburg’s (11-4-2) nine-game stretch without a loss energy and effort were at a premium on both sides It took time for Plainwell to sort through a chaotic first half especially with an important piece to their puzzle – Alayna Eldred – sidelined with an injury But they still had Baar –– and that was more than enough Moments after being subbed out near the 10-minute mark the Spring Arbor commit flexed major resolve by bolting to corral a Brooklyn Timpe through ball swiftly flicking a left-footed shot that had just enough to squeak by Vicksburg goalkeeper Audra Krueger for a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime “We were a little out of sorts to start tonight and we had to find another way to play,” Plainwell coach Garry Snyder said “They were frustrated but we scored that goal and it built our confidence to settle in and play our game.” “I wanted them to be positive with each other,” Snyder said as more dangerous opportunities began to cook up in the Trojan zone Timpe delivered a pair of golden chances within the first 10 minutes of the second stanza while Vicksburg’s Madison Ames countered with their best look of the game –– a cross to Ella Rohrstaff that was sent wide of goal but they were the better team,” Vicksburg coach Lahou Boulnemour said “Some of our players were flat and we couldn’t really give them the fight we thought we could There were a couple of mistakes we made that really cost us the game Baar was seen on the breakaway and the opposition gave chase a formula that’s worked to the tune of 36 goals this season She had a great look at goal near the 22-minute mark in transition but Krueger denied her near the 18-yard box a Trojan free kick opened the door for Timpe –– and the senior flat out delivered Her right-footed curling ball was placed to perfection in the left corner driving Plainwell to a commanding 2-0 lead with just under 13 minutes left told me I should take that kick and I was glad I put it upper-90,” Timpe said “It’s really awesome to go out with a banger here.” That fully removed the restraints on Plainwell’s offensive attack as Baar zipped behind the Bulldogs defense and dazzled her way to meg Krueger for the exclamation point a game-sealing goal that also spilled out some frustrations from the road team Krueger shoved Baar to the turf after seeing the ball go through the net triggering a red card and an ejection from Wednesday night’s officials that had no ill effect on the latest wizardry from Baar – which rained down high praises from her coach and she isn’t playing second fiddle anymore,” Snyder said “She has risen to the occasion and gotten the job done and once we get her a ball past the defensive line All things considered, Wednesday marked the fourth consecutive season a Wolverine title was hoisted by the Trojans. 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See our ethics policy “We felt that Indian food didn’t reach up to the level that other cuisines had,” says managing partner Payal Sharma of Baar Baar’s New York City opening half a decade ago or as appealing as it could be to a younger clientele The incoming colorful Baar Baar takes over the busy corner location that was for years Faith & Flower that restaurant positioned itself at the time as a boisterous post-work with big chandeliers and Art Deco vibes a cocktail bar and private dining room Faith & Flower shuttered quietly in 2021 during the pandemic and now a new dark blue awning is up outside the address that bears (under a cover) the name Baar Baar Sharma says that she wants to keep the same freewheeling sense of fun as the previous operator Sharma says that the menu will be “a little bit different” in Los Angeles than it is in New York but that the basic principles will be the same You should be able to do all of that with Indian food as well Expect Baar Baar to open in March at 705 West 9th Street What do you think about Moose Jattana's controversial views on the Atul Subhash suicide case?advertisement New York transplant Baar Baar brings fresh flavors to the area near L.A making it an ideal dinner destination or cocktail hangout The gauzy curtains are pouring in light and the glassware is gleaming at Baar Baar Downtown LA’s genre-bending new Indian bar and restaurant colorful newcomer is set to open May 2 in the former Faith & Flower space at 705 W just a few blocks north of Crypto.com Arena and the wider L.A Baar Baar is well positioned not only geographically but also ideologically as Los Angeles has often lacked the kind of cocktail-friendly modern Indian dining experience found in other cities like New York where the original Baar Baar still resides the Los Angeles expansion will be around for years to come That’s the hope, at least, for managing partner Payal Sharma and chef Sujan Sarkar, who previously told Eater that they wanted to create with the original Baar Baar opening in 2017 an Indian restaurant that was “as appealing as it could be to a younger clientele.. more vibrant.” They definitely have the bones to create that kind of place in LA thanks to a prime corner location lots of tufted banquette seats and wide booths an ample bar section that comes alive with its own lounge-like feel and a menu that pulls from Bollywood films A Jessica Kollar mural watches over the lively scene in front of the 50-foot bar where customers can down drinks like the RRR with Old Monk rum chef Sarkar plans to pull from the bounty of Los Angeles as well as his other restaurants in New York will offer up small plates like dahi puri with avocado and pickled kumquat; and a stewed Kashmiri duck taco Larger portions include a lamb shank that’s roasted with Nihari gravy and ginger staples like butter chicken and chicken malai tikka Baar Baar should slot right in as a talented new option for LA diners What do you think about Nikita's side of the story?advertisement The second Test between India and New Zealand in Pune was historic It was their first home Test series defeat in 12 years for their last loss in a home rubber came in 2012 when England emerged victorious under MS Dhoni’s tenure India registered 18 consecutive series wins defeating every opponent coming their way and remaining unbeaten at home for 4331 days the streak has finally ended as New Zealand outplayed India in the first two games in Bengaluru and Pune to clinch the series with a match to go ODI series in Sri Lanka ❌Test series against NZ ❌It hasn’t been a great start for captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir. 🇮🇳😮 pic.twitter.com/BtUiSax0H9 When asked about batting stability in the press conference said they are allowed to fail once in 12 years He defended his batters saying his batters have been so good for a long period “Ye 2 games hua hai jahan humare collapses hue hain Humne itna matches jeeta hai India mein to uske baare mein aap soch rhe ho ki nii Batters ne kharab pitches par batting kar ke runs banaye hain Ye pahli baar ho raha hai jahan vo collapses ho rahe hain To 12 saal mein ek baar to allowed hai yaar Itna collapse agar 12 saal se ho raha tha to hum shayad jeet hi nahi paate (These are two games where we collapsed as a batting unit Batters have made runs on poor pitches and won the games We wouldn’t have won so much if we were collapsing regularly in these 12 years).” Since Rohit Sharma made this weird statement fans have expressed their disappointment on social media for they felt Indian captain is taking this series defeat lightly While one section asked Rohit about his contributions during those glory days others churned out stats and recalled what made India successful under Virat Kohli’s tenure Rohit’s remarks have been taken negatively Maybe he meant that bad games are bound to occur now and then but Rohit could have chosen the right words to make the same point Also Read: So much talk around the pitch, little around India’s incompetency vs spin The social media platform X (formerly Twitter) is flooded with discussions around his statement with most questioning Rohit’s credentials as a captain The discourse has moved from series defeat to Rohit’s choice of words in no time This is the most India have faced the heat in a home Test series in the last decade or so and the team will look to bounce back strongly and salvage pride The owners of Aardvark Wine & Beer in Linworth (2355 W Dublin-Granville Road) opened a new extension called Dive Baar last week Dive Baar serves wine by the glass and bottle ciders from Seek-No-Further Cidery and locally made snacks A Ray Ray’s Hog Pit truck also parks on-site Thursdays through Sundays The Junto Hotel announced today that Joe Shonce is taking over duties as executive chef Shonce has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry family-owned Italian restaurant in Youngstown and making his way through restaurants in Chicago and Las Vegas Shonce will oversee the Junto’s five in-house eateries: Little West Tavern announced a new concept called Loco Social coming to 1295 Grandview Ave Loco Social will offer a unique take on the tiki bar It will be located next to the Grandview store of Agave & Rye The colorful taco and tequila joint is based in Covington and also has Central Ohio locations in Short North and New Albany is hosting a pop-up dinner at Station in Granville (425 S Reservations can be made by e-mailing info@stationgranville.com Our hearts are heavy having said goodbye to an incredible man on Saturday steadfast in his love for his family and friends led a quiet life grounded in honesty and integrity creating a successful business partnership with Ron and stepping back so others shined defined him In honor of Scott’s love of the wind on his face and clean water lapping the hull (and in lieu of flowers) please consider donating to: greatlakes.org In a recent interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2025 Ambassador of the Netherlands to Vietnam Kees van Baar shared his assessments of Vietnam’s socio-economic development and international integration in 2024 the development of the two countries’ relations in various fields and the potential for cooperation in semi-conductor industry Hanoi (VNA) - The year 2024 marked a new chapter in Vietnam-Netherlands relations building upon the momentum of the two countries’ 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties It has demonstrated the diversity of Vietnam-Netherlands partnership through achievements across multiple sectors said Ambassador of the Netherlands to Vietnam Kees van Baar the Dutch diplomat shared his assessments of Vietnam’s socio-economic development and international integration in 2024 The following is the full text of the interview: Reporter: What do you think about Vietnam’s socio-economic development and international integration in 2024 Ambassador Kees van Baar: As we reflect on 2024 Vietnam has demonstrated the resilience and growth in its socio-economic development The country exceeded its economic growth targets driven primarily by robust export performance and increased foreign direct investment These achievements are particularly noteworthy considering the challenges faced including the impact of natural disasters such as super storm Yagi back in September This strong economic performance has established a solid foundation for Vietnam's continued growth in 2025 Vietnam continued to maintain one of the highest GDP growth rates in the ASEAN region while its export value reached another milestone This economic performance reinforces Vietnam's position as one of Asia's fastest-growing economies The inflow of foreign investment in high-technology sectors Vietnam's digital transformation efforts in 2024 were particularly noteworthy This digital push has facilitated improved efficiency in public services and created new opportunities for innovation and growth I can tell that Vietnam also flourished in its social and cultural developments in 2024 My big congratulations to the national football team with their recent victory in the ASEAN Cup 2024 the country's dedication to international integration coupled with Vietnam's growing economic influence has further solidified its role as an important player in the Asia-Pacific region Vietnam's balanced approach to development combining economic growth with sustainable practices positions the country well for continued success in 2025 and beyond Reporter: Can you share major results of cooperation programmes and projects between Vietnam and the Netherlands in 2024 Ambassador Kees van Baar: The year 2024 marked a new chapter in Vietnam-Netherlands relations building upon the momentum of our 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties It has demonstrated the diversity of our partnership through achievements across multiple sectors The Netherlands' strong commitment to the economic partnership with Vietnam was prominent last year demonstrated through two significant trade missions one in March on the occasion of the visit by the two Dutch ministers with 80 Dutch businesses and another in November during the Green Economy Forum and Exhibition with 51 Dutch businesses These trade missions open new business opportunities and underscore the growing confidence of Dutch businesses in Vietnam's market potential The extensive participation of Dutch companies research institutions and CSOs across other events throughout the year reflects our strategic commitment to fostering green and inclusive economic growth in Vietnam through long-term partnerships and knowledge exchange Supporting Vietnam's international trade integration has been a key priority we provided capacity training for Vietnamese SMEs in agriculture helping them adapt to new EU directives such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Understanding and practicing to comply with these directives are crucial for Vietnamese businesses to unlock new export opportunities Vietnam and the Netherlands are working closely together to prepare Vietnamese agricultural exports for compliance with the EUDR as the Netherlands is a key stakeholder from the EU 2024 saw the deepened collaboration in areas where the Netherlands and Vietnam have longstanding partnerships such as water management port developments as well as emerging sectors such as high-tech and circular technology Our partnership extended beyond economic ties to include important developments in defence cooperation The first ever visit of His Netherlands Majesty’s Navy Ship TROMP to Hai Phong port in May 2024 symbolised our relations in naval cooperation and commitment to the international law of the sea I am very happy that the UNCAT cooperation programme would be implemented in the phase 2024-2026 where the Dutch Clingendael Institute can work together with Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security The revitalised collaboration between the Institute of Social Studies and the Human Rights Institute of Ho Chi Minh National Political Academy demonstrates our shared commitment to advancing human rights understanding and implementation with the Netherlands being a major supporter of BridgeFest an unique music and community festival showcasing Vietnamese social organisations’ participation to the human economy The meaningful and inspirational workshops of the Dutch disability advocate and influencer Eva Eikhout in Hanoi connected people bringing inclusive arts and empowerment within Vietnam's disability community These achievements across multiple sectors demonstrate the depth and strength of our bilateral relationship we look forward to building upon these successes and further strengthening the partnership between our two nations Reporter: With a diverse and cohesive semiconductor ecosystem in the Brainport Eindhoven region the Netherlands has long been a global leader in the semiconductor industry 85% of the integrated circuits in electronic devices worldwide are made on machines that are designed and manufactured in the Netherlands How can the Netherlands support Vietnam in this field Ambassador Kees van Baar: The Dutch semiconductor value chain is much broader than just a few global giants It is an interconnected network of over 300 suppliers across multiple tiers and various fields – everything from mechanics These smaller companies represent 41% of the sector’s revenue and 59% of its employment And here’s another interesting fact: about 80% of the value of a chipmaking machine made in the Netherlands comes from its supplier network This might be very interesting for Vietnam: Supplying parts and components to this sector is a huge opportunity for Vietnam given its growing manufacturing capabilities and supporting industries While Dutch companies like Lucassen Precision Asia Sioux Technologies and NXP Semiconductors have been present here for over a decade and Tecnotion reflect Vietnam’s current progress in this sector It is now time for Vietnam to create the right circumstances to accelerate the growth by further strengthening its workforce setting up efficient one-stop-shops for businesses particularly in energy and digital domains The Netherlands is ready to partner in these efforts and our experience on building a high tech ecosystem Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited Brainport Eindhoven – the Dutch high-tech hub our former Prime Minister Rutte visited Vietnam with a large high-tech business delegation We successfully participated and contributed to the SEMIExpo Vietnam last November numerous activities for students in this field had been organised in Vietnam We are keen to continue and deepen the cooperation with Vietnam in this sector as to leverage the position of Vietnam in the supply chain Strengthening Vietnam’s semiconductor industry will create more diversity in the global supply Reporter: Assessing both opportunities and challenges domestically affirmed that Vietnam is standing at a historical moment a new era - the era of rising for the Vietnamese nation requiring a profound change in leadership methods enhancing leadership capabilities to guide the nation forward How do you assess the actions Vietnam is taking Ambassador Kees van Baar: The new generation of Vietnamese leadership has established institutional reform as a critical imperative This agenda holds particular significance for the business community as reformed institutional frameworks and effective governance mechanisms will reduce barriers and foster an environment conducive to private sector development One of the positive signals from the European business community in Vietnam is the fact that the most recent EuroCham Vietnam's Business Confidence Index 2024 has reached its highest point in the last two years I hope the agenda will soon be materialised to foster the private sector to flourish as well as for Vietnam to attract more quality FDI to make substantial contributions to the nation's sustainable and inclusive economic development General Secretary To Lam has once rightfully emphasized the importance of people as the driving force and should be put at heart of all policies and actions That is a visionary strategy to deal with a world nowadays full of challenges The Netherlands stands ready to cooperate with Vietnam across economic activities while strengthening the workforce working together on solutions to turn challenges into plenty of opportunities And I fully trust that in 2025 and in the years to come we would have plenty of opportunities to broaden and strengthen our economic relations as well as cooperation in other domains such as the international rule of law to foster an inclusive and sustainable economic development for everybody and inner strength – the qualities essential for navigating in an increasingly volatile world and I firmly believe Vietnam will achieve even greater progress in the coming year A business forum was held by the Dutch Embassy in Vietnam in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on November 27 seeking ways for sustainable aquaculture in the region together with the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) Switzerland on October 8 to discuss Vietnam’s trade integration Experts believe that European Union’s Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR) compliance will not only elevate export standards but also provide an opportunity to transform Vietnam’s agriculture making it more sustainable and transparent and aligning it with the country’s international commitments to green growth Party General Secretary To Lam praised the Vietnamese community in Kazakhstan for their integration into the local society as well as their solidarity and efforts to preserve the national identity Vietnam always values Sri Lanka’s invaluable support during its past struggle for national independence as well as in its ongoing renewal and international integration the full draft resolution on the supplementations and amendments to some articles of the 2013 Constitution and accompanying documents will be publicised for public comment Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was present at the airport to welcome the Vietnamese leader and delegation Sri Lanka regards Vietnam as a source of inspiration and encouragement in its own quest for progress and recovery Leaders of Vietnam and Sri Lanka discussed and agreed on key directions to uplift bilateral relations to the next level during the state visit to Vietnam by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka on May 4-6 Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka expressed his belief that the steadfast friendship and enduring partnership between Sri Lanka and Vietnam will pave the way for a brighter future for both nations The decision paves the way for the streamlining of the political system's organisational apparatus with revisions focusing on the role of the Vietnam Fatherland Front The Cambodian official highlighted the pride of marching alongside forces from Vietnam marking the first time a Vietnamese-hosted parade featured foreign troops – a meaningful gesture in today’s global challenges The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency Party General Secretary To Lam said that this session is addressing numerous crucial issues he stressed that any constitutional amendments must strictly adhere to legal procedures and ensure broad public consultation Vietnam actively participates in international forums and supports the universalisation of the convention Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu said Legislators will look into and adopt a resolution amending and supplementing several articles to the Constitution 2013 describing this a strategic task of both political and legal significance to institutionalise the Party’s major policies especially the reorganisation of the state apparatus towards a streamlined and efficient structure that is closer to the people and more responsive to reality Noting that Vietnam and Sri Lanka still have great potential in economic the two leaders vowed to take stronger measures to increase two-way trade and investment aiming for bilateral trade turnover of 1 billion USD and considering the possibility of negotiating and signing a bilateral free trade agreement when conditions permit PM Chinh reiterated the 2025 target of 8% GDP growth an economic size exceeding 500 billion USD Participants reviewed the historical significance of April 30 1975 - a pivotal turning point marking the complete victory of the Vietnamese nation in the cause of national liberation and reunification as well as a shared triumph of progressive humanity for justice and the right to self-determination of peoples worldwide President Cuong thanked Sri Lanka for supporting Vietnam in the past struggle for national independence and for cooperating closely with Vietnam in the current process of national construction The visits serve as additional important steps to implement the foreign policy of independence multilateralisation and diversification of external relations identified at the 13th National Party Congress Sharing with the President of Sri Lanka about the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh President Cuong affirmed that he was the most beautiful symbol of patriotism and revolutionary heroism of Vietnam he devoted his entire life to the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party and the Vietnamese people National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said laws and resolutions passed during the 15th NA’s ninth extraordinary session are effectively serving the streamlining of the state apparatus toward a leaner more efficient political system while unlocking new space for socio-economic development 2008 by the Ministry of Information and Communications Email: vietnamplus@vnanet.vn Reproduction in any form is prohibited without written consent they’ve been busy at work on the under-utilized rear portion of their building… The Dive Baar is a comfy and spacious area in the back serving wines by the glass, beer, cider (drawn from Seek-No-Further in Granville) The joke with the name (aside from the double-A like “Aardvark”) is that the building was once used as a scuba diving school You can still see the outline in the floor where the pool once sat Hanging out in the Dive Baar gives you more time to eyeball the wine selection You can also duck into the open beer cave for a refrigerated selection of craft beers You’ll find a good stock of Belgian beers and other specialties Congrats to Donnie and Megan on the opening of Dive Baar Dive Baar at Aardvark Wine & Beer2355 W. 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