Author: Nathalie van Meurs

Lesstoday instead of yesterday

With the swing to the right, many citizens are expressing a longing for a change that reflects conservative values focused on protecting the immediate family, the way things were when life seemed simpler. Young people to find solace online, where the life presented is just easier and more fun...
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The real luxuries

What is your score on *real* luxuries? Mine is almost a solid 12. I am an educated time millionaire who loves learning, surrounded by great people. I work hard and am proud of what I do and I know how to recharge. I meditate (rather than nap) and I...
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Take the fire out of fireworks

Anyone visiting The Netherlands during New Year’s celebrations wouldn’t be blamed if they thought riots and war had broken out. The volume of fireworks and the behaviour of the few that affects the many is a much debated issue. Bans in major cities were ignored, each year people die...
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The Olive Branch

Many have strong feelings about this intractable conflict in Gaza and Israel (but we must also include the West Bank) To think that the war will stop conveniently before Christmas and things will return to “normal” is naive, as current and future generations are and will be hurt and angry....
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A focused read for busy people

I developed a report that summarises the knowledge that I acquired over the years and have taught to (MBA) students as a researcher in Cross Cultural Management and Psychology. The report was developed with the aim to inform decision makers in businesses and organisations, who work in an international...
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