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aNONaMITTy (OP) User ID: 9834739  United States08/18/2012 02:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | LOL! By the way, your English is very good. Do yourself a favor and watch this amazing video. "Leonard Shlain proposes that the process of learning alphabetic literacy (left-brain) rewired the human brain, with profound consequences for culture." He demonstrates the upward curve humanity is in by combining the impact of archeology, myth and inventions on the mind. [link to youtu.be] |
| aNONaMITTy (OP) User ID: 9834739 United States08/18/2012 02:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I like the seaside but I like forests too. Anyplace that has both in The NL? Do yourself a favor and watch this amazing video. "Leonard Shlain proposes that the process of learning alphabetic literacy (left-brain) rewired the human brain, with profound consequences for culture." He demonstrates the upward curve humanity is in by combining the impact of archeology, myth and inventions on the mind. [link to youtu.be] |
| aNONaMITTy (OP) User ID: 9834739 United States08/18/2012 02:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Did you mean to post a blank? Do yourself a favor and watch this amazing video. "Leonard Shlain proposes that the process of learning alphabetic literacy (left-brain) rewired the human brain, with profound consequences for culture." He demonstrates the upward curve humanity is in by combining the impact of archeology, myth and inventions on the mind. [link to youtu.be] |
| aNONaMITTy (OP) User ID: 9834739 United States08/18/2012 02:35 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I want to thank all the posters. I've received a lot of assistance and it is appreciated. I'm going to be gone for about 30 min. Thanks again.  Do yourself a favor and watch this amazing video. "Leonard Shlain proposes that the process of learning alphabetic literacy (left-brain) rewired the human brain, with profound consequences for culture." He demonstrates the upward curve humanity is in by combining the impact of archeology, myth and inventions on the mind. [link to youtu.be] |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1461458  Netherlands08/18/2012 02:36 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
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| RoXY User ID: 19973059 Netherlands08/18/2012 02:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I like the seaside but I like forests too. Anyplace that has both in The NL? Bergen & Aardenhout (near Haarlem) Fabulous tracks (1988-2013) Thread: TRANCE # Possible Ear Candy # DEEP HOUSE, GOA- TECHNO- & PSY TRANCE Pure Happiness Thread: FEEL GOOD !!! # FOUR (4) - & more - MINUTES of PURE HAPPINESS !!! # (Videos) Good Food Thread: MONSANTO # (GMO) FOOD 4 THOUGHT - Know What You Eat # (Ongoing Videos & Articles) Watch This! Thread: WATCH THIS !!! # An Ongoing, Carefully Selected Collection of MUST SEE VIDEOS Big Brother Thread: BIG BROTHER in the age of INTERNET # (Ongoing - Links, Articles & Videos) Economy Thread: THE ECONOMY & YOU # (Daily Updated Videos & Articles) UFOs Thread: UFO PHOTOS (1200+) # World UFO Photo Gallery + Ongoing Links, Articles & Videos The Better You Look, The More You See... Educate Yourself! |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 19458879 United States08/18/2012 02:46 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You just going to love how a european city centre looks like. And how easy it is to travell without a car. If something is negative about Netherland it is that most of it is bellow sea level. Quoting: Xorizov This is what attracts me to Europe. The architecture, the culture and green trees, bushes, flowers, etc:. America is too landscapped. Everything is touched by human hands. Huh? Too landscaped  have you ever been to pacific northwest. Norther California,Oregon,Washington |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 15782258  Belgium08/18/2012 02:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This is what attracts me to Europe. The architecture, the culture and green trees, bushes, flowers, etc:. America is too landscapped. Everything is touched by human hands. Quoting: aNONaMITTy Huh? Too landscaped have you ever been to pacific northwest. Norther California,Oregon,Washingtonindeed. the netherlands and belgium are one of the most densely populated and unnatural landscapes you'll find. its landscaping might look more natural or organically formed, because we have been building stuff for few thousand years, just patching it all together on top of the older stuff. in general, the netherlands and belgium are quite rural and quiet places to live though. you just can't compare it to the vast natural reserves of eg. the united states or canada. |
| aNONaMITTy (OP) User ID: 9834739 United States08/18/2012 03:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | TY. I'll watch this. Do yourself a favor and watch this amazing video. "Leonard Shlain proposes that the process of learning alphabetic literacy (left-brain) rewired the human brain, with profound consequences for culture." He demonstrates the upward curve humanity is in by combining the impact of archeology, myth and inventions on the mind. [link to youtu.be] |
| aNONaMITTy (OP) User ID: 9834739 United States08/18/2012 03:05 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You just going to love how a european city centre looks like. And how easy it is to travell without a car. If something is negative about Netherland it is that most of it is bellow sea level. Quoting: Xorizov This is what attracts me to Europe. The architecture, the culture and green trees, bushes, flowers, etc:. America is too landscapped. Everything is touched by human hands. Huh? Too landscaped have you ever been to pacific northwest. Norther California,Oregon,WashingtonIt's been a while but yeah, that part is good...which only accounts for a small part of this country. And I tell you what. I lived in a small town in Nowhere, USA. I mean there was nothing there. What do you think happened? The US Army Corps of engineers came and dredged, cemented and changed the river. It looked like a damned concrete sewerline when they got done. They said it was to keep the area from flooding but what happened is the river said, No way. It flooded a lot after that. It was a complete screw up!!! Last Edited by U3 on 08/18/2012 03:37 PM Do yourself a favor and watch this amazing video. "Leonard Shlain proposes that the process of learning alphabetic literacy (left-brain) rewired the human brain, with profound consequences for culture." He demonstrates the upward curve humanity is in by combining the impact of archeology, myth and inventions on the mind. [link to youtu.be] |
| aNONaMITTy (OP) User ID: 9834739 United States08/18/2012 03:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This is what attracts me to Europe. The architecture, the culture and green trees, bushes, flowers, etc:. America is too landscapped. Everything is touched by human hands. Quoting: aNONaMITTy Huh? Too landscaped have you ever been to pacific northwest. Norther California,Oregon,Washingtonindeed. the netherlands and belgium are one of the most densely populated and unnatural landscapes you'll find. its landscaping might look more natural or organically formed, because we have been building stuff for few thousand years, just patching it all together on top of the older stuff. in general, the netherlands and belgium are quite rural and quiet places to live though. you just can't compare it to the vast natural reserves of eg. the united states or canada. I lived in Northern BC and it is beautiful. I want to get to a quieter, less fast-paced, beautiful, rural area. Do yourself a favor and watch this amazing video. "Leonard Shlain proposes that the process of learning alphabetic literacy (left-brain) rewired the human brain, with profound consequences for culture." He demonstrates the upward curve humanity is in by combining the impact of archeology, myth and inventions on the mind. [link to youtu.be] |
| aNONaMITTy (OP) User ID: 9834739 United States08/18/2012 03:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I like the seaside but I like forests too. Anyplace that has both in The NL? Bergen & Aardenhout (near Haarlem) Will check that out. Thanks. Do yourself a favor and watch this amazing video. "Leonard Shlain proposes that the process of learning alphabetic literacy (left-brain) rewired the human brain, with profound consequences for culture." He demonstrates the upward curve humanity is in by combining the impact of archeology, myth and inventions on the mind. [link to youtu.be] |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 19819422 Netherlands08/18/2012 03:35 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Well, what to expect when you move to Holland? Quoting: HenryHolland Let me tell you as an expert on Holland. (I was born in The Netherlands) First, when you land at Schiphol Airport and you move from the naked scanner to Amsterdam City Center please keep your hand on your wallet all the time.(Before you know it, it is gone). And don't be afraid when you drive through the country to see many hundreds of mosques along the way. These mosques all form a network so once the muslems have taken over here you will be beheaded when you do not convert to their pagan religion. So be prepared to loose your head in the long run. Further, expect a lot of burocracy and a bunch of people, especially the Dutch Government, who are all after your money. Welcome to Holland! What a bunch of bullshit. Mostly this kind of Messages are written by people with miserable lives who blame others for that. 1st of all, welcome to Op :-) Wish more Americans were coming here! Yes, we do have immigrants here which don't integrate as we wish, fact is that the Netherlands is an awesome country to live in with lots of good opportunities for honest, wellwilling, hardworking people. In my opinion people are always looking to and blaming the government for their problems but Forget They have their own responsibility too. Stop spreading this BS about " Mosques" and stuff, simply not true. If any of you Americans ever decide trying to live the American Dream for real, try to do that overhere :-) I am even willing to help possible US immigrants coming here :-) Greetz Thank you sir. This is the kind of greeting I usually encounter from your country men. I look forward to being there as soon as I can. I would like to try to live the American Dream there...for real! How can you help me? I am definitely needing it. Can i email you? You are very welcome :-) Is putting emailadress in Posts allowed on GLP? Greetz Tony |
| aNONaMITTy (OP) User ID: 9834739 United States08/18/2012 03:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Well, what to expect when you move to Holland? Quoting: HenryHolland Let me tell you as an expert on Holland. (I was born in The Netherlands) First, when you land at Schiphol Airport and you move from the naked scanner to Amsterdam City Center please keep your hand on your wallet all the time.(Before you know it, it is gone). And don't be afraid when you drive through the country to see many hundreds of mosques along the way. These mosques all form a network so once the muslems have taken over here you will be beheaded when you do not convert to their pagan religion. So be prepared to loose your head in the long run. Further, expect a lot of burocracy and a bunch of people, especially the Dutch Government, who are all after your money. Welcome to Holland! What a bunch of bullshit. Mostly this kind of Messages are written by people with miserable lives who blame others for that. 1st of all, welcome to Op :-) Wish more Americans were coming here! Yes, we do have immigrants here which don't integrate as we wish, fact is that the Netherlands is an awesome country to live in with lots of good opportunities for honest, wellwilling, hardworking people. In my opinion people are always looking to and blaming the government for their problems but Forget They have their own responsibility too. Stop spreading this BS about " Mosques" and stuff, simply not true. If any of you Americans ever decide trying to live the American Dream for real, try to do that overhere :-) I am even willing to help possible US immigrants coming here :-) Greetz Thank you sir. This is the kind of greeting I usually encounter from your country men. I look forward to being there as soon as I can. I would like to try to live the American Dream there...for real! How can you help me? I am definitely needing it. Can i email you? You are very welcome :-) Is putting emailadress in Posts allowed on GLP? Greetz Tony Yes, here is my email: GLPmessages@yahoo.com and Greetings to you too! Last Edited by U3 on 08/18/2012 03:38 PM Do yourself a favor and watch this amazing video. "Leonard Shlain proposes that the process of learning alphabetic literacy (left-brain) rewired the human brain, with profound consequences for culture." He demonstrates the upward curve humanity is in by combining the impact of archeology, myth and inventions on the mind. [link to youtu.be] |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 19458879 United States08/18/2012 03:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You just going to love how a european city centre looks like. And how easy it is to travell without a car. If something is negative about Netherland it is that most of it is bellow sea level. Quoting: Xorizov This is what attracts me to Europe. The architecture, the culture and green trees, bushes, flowers, etc:. America is too landscapped. Everything is touched by human hands. Huh? Too landscaped have you ever been to pacific northwest. Norther California,Oregon,WashingtonIt's been a while but yeah, that part is good...which only accounts for a small part of this country. Get of the bath salts California,Washington,Oregon the whole sierra nevada trail accounts for about 30% of the united states on the east coast the whole apaleche mountain trail. The problem is that people in America don't travel to these places yo see Yosemite, Yellowstone and stop taking vacations in resorts. Belgium,Netherlands and all those countries you can drive thru them in a day it takes a week to cross the U.S. |
| aNONaMITTy (OP) User ID: 9834739 United States08/18/2012 03:40 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: aNONaMITTy This is what attracts me to Europe. The architecture, the culture and green trees, bushes, flowers, etc:. America is too landscapped. Everything is touched by human hands. Huh? Too landscaped have you ever been to pacific northwest. Norther California,Oregon,WashingtonIt's been a while but yeah, that part is good...which only accounts for a small part of this country. Get of the bath salts California,Washington,Oregon the whole sierra nevada trail accounts for about 30% of the united states on the east coast the whole apaleche mountain trail. The problem is that people in America don't travel to these places yo see Yosemite, Yellowstone and stop taking vacations in resorts. Belgium,Netherlands and all those countries you can drive thru them in a day it takes a week to cross the U.S. True about the size of the US. But, I just updated my post to relay a story about how the Army Corps of Engineers screwed up a river that I lived near. It looked like a concrete sewerline by the time they were done. They said it was to keep it from flooding. Well guess what. It didn't work and looked like shit. Do yourself a favor and watch this amazing video. "Leonard Shlain proposes that the process of learning alphabetic literacy (left-brain) rewired the human brain, with profound consequences for culture." He demonstrates the upward curve humanity is in by combining the impact of archeology, myth and inventions on the mind. [link to youtu.be] |
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| aNONaMITTy (OP) User ID: 9834739 United States08/18/2012 03:46 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'll be back after lunch. Do yourself a favor and watch this amazing video. "Leonard Shlain proposes that the process of learning alphabetic literacy (left-brain) rewired the human brain, with profound consequences for culture." He demonstrates the upward curve humanity is in by combining the impact of archeology, myth and inventions on the mind. [link to youtu.be] |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 15782258 Belgium08/18/2012 04:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | just make sure you aren't romantizing the netherlands. all these quaint little houses surrounded by pasture and farmland sure look nice and cosy, but guess what: they're all occupied. finding a nice spot to actually live can be difficult and especially expensive. the majority of the population lives in districts of appartment buildings, around the large cities... |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 22194554  Luxembourg08/18/2012 04:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 14118518 United States08/18/2012 04:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Also. Watch this video. You must formulate a strong passionate opinion either for or against this song. It's doesn't really matter if you hate it to death or love it to pieces but you must MUST do one or the other. It is verboden to just say, I don't get it. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 14118518 I met him when I was working for a Dutch tv-show, weeks before he got 'famous' with this song. The guy was sooooo nice, I thought he was taking the piss outta me. But he's really like that - a very friendly, almost humble person. I can't stand his music though... He seems like a nice guy, I agree. And honestly, I listen to that song and I neither want to scream or dance. The only real thing I can say about it, is that I still don't get it. I mean, I still can catch every 3rd or 4th word and I think it's more or less a love song to a girlfriend. National anthem - LOL. You had better keep that to yourself when you are over there, that might start a fight in a bar, depending on how drunk someone is. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 14118518 United States08/18/2012 04:42 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I lived in Northern BC and it is beautiful. I want to get to a quieter, less fast-paced, beautiful, rural area. Quoting: aNONaMITTy It's possible to find that in the Netherlands, but you're sorta going against the current here. Nederland is primarily an URBAN place. If you like the bustle of the city, you'll fit in just fine. That part of living there, I personally liked. All those minarets disturbed me though. I think you need to be more clear about why you want to move to Nederland. There are less crowded places in europe than there, as I'm sure I can get a second or third from some Dutch people on this. You might try Poland for example or some other places in E. Europe. Czech Republic for instance. Also everything is cheaper too. |
| aNONaMITTy (OP) User ID: 9834739 United States08/18/2012 04:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | just make sure you aren't romantizing the netherlands. all these quaint little houses surrounded by pasture and farmland sure look nice and cosy, but guess what: they're all occupied. finding a nice spot to actually live can be difficult and especially expensive. the majority of the population lives in districts of appartment buildings, around the large cities... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 15782258 Thanks. I admit, I probably do romanticize it. The villages all look so quaint. It's very appealing. Do yourself a favor and watch this amazing video. "Leonard Shlain proposes that the process of learning alphabetic literacy (left-brain) rewired the human brain, with profound consequences for culture." He demonstrates the upward curve humanity is in by combining the impact of archeology, myth and inventions on the mind. [link to youtu.be] |
| aNONaMITTy (OP) User ID: 9834739 United States08/18/2012 05:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I was just in Amsterdam today for 3 hours. My tenth trip. Decided I want to relocate there as well. Best city in the world IMHO. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 22194554 So when do you plan on relocating? People all over the world tell me they love that city. Do yourself a favor and watch this amazing video. "Leonard Shlain proposes that the process of learning alphabetic literacy (left-brain) rewired the human brain, with profound consequences for culture." He demonstrates the upward curve humanity is in by combining the impact of archeology, myth and inventions on the mind. [link to youtu.be] |
| aNONaMITTy (OP) User ID: 9834739 United States08/18/2012 05:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Also. Watch this video. You must formulate a strong passionate opinion either for or against this song. It's doesn't really matter if you hate it to death or love it to pieces but you must MUST do one or the other. It is verboden to just say, I don't get it. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 14118518 I met him when I was working for a Dutch tv-show, weeks before he got 'famous' with this song. The guy was sooooo nice, I thought he was taking the piss outta me. But he's really like that - a very friendly, almost humble person. I can't stand his music though... He seems like a nice guy, I agree. And honestly, I listen to that song and I neither want to scream or dance. The only real thing I can say about it, is that I still don't get it. I mean, I still can catch every 3rd or 4th word and I think it's more or less a love song to a girlfriend. National anthem - LOL. You had better keep that to yourself when you are over there, that might start a fight in a bar, depending on how drunk someone is. LOL! I sure don't want to start any fights. The reason I thought it is because all ages of people seemed to love it. Do yourself a favor and watch this amazing video. "Leonard Shlain proposes that the process of learning alphabetic literacy (left-brain) rewired the human brain, with profound consequences for culture." He demonstrates the upward curve humanity is in by combining the impact of archeology, myth and inventions on the mind. [link to youtu.be] |
| aNONaMITTy (OP) User ID: 9834739 United States08/18/2012 05:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I lived in Northern BC and it is beautiful. I want to get to a quieter, less fast-paced, beautiful, rural area. Quoting: aNONaMITTy It's possible to find that in the Netherlands, but you're sorta going against the current here. Nederland is primarily an URBAN place. If you like the bustle of the city, you'll fit in just fine. That part of living there, I personally liked. All those minarets disturbed me though. I think you need to be more clear about why you want to move to Nederland. There are less crowded places in europe than there, as I'm sure I can get a second or third from some Dutch people on this. You might try Poland for example or some other places in E. Europe. Czech Republic for instance. Also everything is cheaper too. I have mentioned in this thread why I'm going to The Netherlands. But briefly, I have a spiritual teacher there and my astrology chart shows it's a very good place for me, personally. I would love to try these other countries. The thing is, I have connections in The Netherlands that will make it easier for me to become a citizen. Do yourself a favor and watch this amazing video. "Leonard Shlain proposes that the process of learning alphabetic literacy (left-brain) rewired the human brain, with profound consequences for culture." He demonstrates the upward curve humanity is in by combining the impact of archeology, myth and inventions on the mind. [link to youtu.be] |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 15782258 Belgium08/18/2012 05:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| aNONaMITTy (OP) User ID: 9834739 United States08/18/2012 05:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | it's more than 16 million people on some 16 thousand square miles, of which almost 20% is water. don't underestimate it - simply finding a peaceful spot in nature all for yourself, can be a daunting task... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 15782258 No wonder when I go over the land with Google, it seems crowded. Do yourself a favor and watch this amazing video. "Leonard Shlain proposes that the process of learning alphabetic literacy (left-brain) rewired the human brain, with profound consequences for culture." He demonstrates the upward curve humanity is in by combining the impact of archeology, myth and inventions on the mind. [link to youtu.be] |
| Sleepy dog User ID: 3705 Netherlands08/18/2012 07:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hi OP, I hope you will enjoy your stay in our country! I hope your are able to travel and see all different parts of our country! Each part has it own charm I think. I was born in the South of The Netherlands I only can say life is good here. Here a view of the South East Brabant/Northern Limburg area where I live and never will leave!! The beers are Bavaria and Gulpen here..Proost!! Oh yeah, plenty of nature here  AND WE CAN PARTY!!  |
