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Highlights: H209 Forum

DutchNY400 — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:13:01 +0000

	Highlights: H209 Forum At the H209 Forum American and Dutch experts, policy makers, and students, gathered to discuss the future of water management. At the closing of the Forum, we asked participants what the highlight of the conference was for them. Here are the highlights and learnings from two full days of discussion in a 2 minute video- enjoy! H209 Forum was part of NY400 week, celebrating Dutch and American friendship over 400 years. For more about events in New York through out 2009 visit NY400.org...	From: DutchNY400 Views: 145 1 ratings
	Time: 02:41	More in Science & Technology

Clogs are Cool

DutchNY400 — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:02:17 +0000

	Clogs are Cool Martin Dirjkman, a 4th generation clog maker came to New York from Amsterdam to demonstrate traditional clog making practices at the New Amsterdam Village in Bowling Green Park, part of the NY400 Week. Martin's factory produces about 400 pairs of clogs every day and he even designs mosaics made ENTIRELY of painted clogs. Check him out at www.klompen.nl and see more NY400 events at NY400.org	From: DutchNY400 Views: 91 2 ratings
	Time: 01:32	More in Howto & Style

Green Cities NEED Sustainable Mobility- Highlights from the New Amsterdam Bike Slam

DutchNY400 — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:58:39 +0000

	Green Cities NEED Sustainable Mobility- Highlights from the New Amsterdam Bike Slam Global leaders in sustainable transportation and urban planning from the US and the Netherlands met in New York at the New Amsterdam Bike Slam to discuss current trends, cultural socialization, and the need for a higher quality of life provided by more sustainable transportation. Check out more NY400 events at NY400.org.	From: DutchNY400 Views: 48 1 ratings
	Time: 04:37	More in Science & Technology

The Future on International Water Policy- US and Dutch leaders meet at H209 Forum

DutchNY400 — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:53:08 +0000

	The Future on International Water Policy- US and Dutch leaders meet at H209 Forum Here Ahmed Aboutaleb (Mayor of Rotterdam), Frank Heemskerk (Minister of Foreign Trade), and Richard Roper (Director of Planning, New York Port Authority) speak candidly about the urgency of dealing with water resources and port security. The leaders met at the H209 Forum which brought together American and Dutch experts and policy makers to discuss global water management issues. Check out more about NY400 and H209 at NY400.org.	From: DutchNY400 Views: 81 1 ratings
	Time: 04:09	More in Science & Technology

State of Scientific Journalism- Tom Sawyer, Senior Editor of Engineering News Record at H209

DutchNY400 — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:48:46 +0000

	State of Scientific Journalism- Tom Sawyer, Senior Editor of Engineering News Record at H209 Tom Sawyer speaks candidly about what it's like to be a scientific journalist covering water management and environmental policies. It's important for the public to know what is being done to protect natural resources like water but policy makers won't give journalists a seat at the table. This discussion occured at the H209 Forum, part of NY400 week. The Forum brought together Dutch and American experts in sustainability and water management. Check out NY400.org for more information....	From: DutchNY400 Views: 13 1 ratings
	Time: 03:00	More in Science & Technology

Green Farms- Innovative Farming Techniques for Sustainable Agriculture

DutchNY400 — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:43:14 +0000

	Green Farms- Innovative Farming Techniques for Sustainable Agriculture Frits Thissen, the Counselor for Agriculture at the Royal Embasy of the Netherlands explains some innovative farming practices that are saving energy and protecting the environment from dangerous pesticides. Did you know 95 percent of the food in the Netherlands is grown with out any pesticides? Check out the green house at the New Amsterdam Village in Bowling Green Park (New York) to meet Frits and learn more. See all the great NY400 events at NY400.org	From: DutchNY400 Views: 46 2 ratings
	Time: 02:09	More in Science & Technology

What's for dinner? Dutch cooking at the New Amsterdam Village

DutchNY400 — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:37:38 +0000

	What's for dinner? Dutch cooking at the New Amsterdam Village At the New Amsterdam Village in Bowling Green Park you can try many traditional dutch foods. Here we learn about fish sandwiches, gouda cheese, and dutch dessert. Come visit the Village and see all of the NY400 events going on in New York at NY400.org.	From: DutchNY400 Views: 84 2 ratings
	Time: 01:47	More in Travel & Events

How Do You Get Citizens to Understand a Potential Water Crisis?

DutchNY400 — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:34:49 +0000

	How Do You Get Citizens to Understand a Potential Water Crisis? Adam Freed, the Deputy Director of Long Term Planning and Sustainability for the City of New York, poses a question to panelists at the H209 Forum. The H209 Forum was part of NY400 week and the conference brought together Dutch and American experts, urban planners, and officials to discuss the future and safety of port cities such as New York and Rotterdam.	From: DutchNY400 Views: 30 1 ratings
	Time: 00:39	More in Science & Technology

StreetLabs- Dutch CounterCulture Design and Sneaker Culture

DutchNY400 — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:41:15 +0000

	StreetLabs- Dutch CounterCulture Design and Sneaker Culture At the Right Brainers Convention pop-up store in Chelsea Market, visitors can see the lastest in Dutch street fashion and creative culture. The pop-up store is part of the NY400 Week celebrations. Here, curator Femke Dekker and her staff discuss the hottest Dutch designer Patta, Dutch sneaker culture, and some of the main characteristics of Dutch and American designers.	From: DutchNY400 Views: 53 1 ratings
	Time: 01:47	More in Science & Technology

8th Graders from the Community Health Academy in the Heights visit the New Amsterdam Village

DutchNY400 — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:36:23 +0000

	8th Graders from the Community Health Academy in the Heights visit the New Amsterdam Village These 8th graders came all the way from uptown to visit the New Amsterdam Village where they learned about traditional Dutch art and culture. Check out the New Amsterdam Village in Bowling Green Park, it's free every day during NY400 week!	From: DutchNY400 Views: 55 1 ratings
	Time: 00:59	More in Travel & Events

Rob Steijn

DutchNY400 — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:21:24 +0000

	Rob Steijn	From: DutchNY400 Views: 10 1 ratings
	Time: 00:39	More in Science & Technology

If Water Had a Slogan, What Would it Be?

DutchNY400 — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:00:58 +0000

	If Water Had a Slogan, What Would it Be? How can we get everyone to understand how vitally important water management is to our cities, happiness, health, and commerce. One speaker suggested that perhaps water needed a catchy slogan, like "Got Milk?" So we asked attendees at H209 for their best suggestion for a slogan to "sell" the importance of water to the American and Dutch citizen.	From: DutchNY400 Views: 107 2 ratings
	Time: 01:26	More in Science & Technology

Opportunities for Ports to Take the Lead in sustainability

DutchNY400 — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:29:38 +0000

	Opportunities for Ports to Take the Lead in sustainability Jamie Serino, Director of Coastal Natural resources at The Shaw Group, talks about the future of ecologically friendly port cities at the H209 Forum. The H209 Forum was part of the NY400 celebrations and brought together Dutch and American water experts to share in planning the future of public use, safety, flood control, public health, and commerce of New York and the Netherlands.	From: DutchNY400 Views: 10 1 ratings
	Time: 00:44	More in Science & Technology

Does our psychology affect our views on climate change?

DutchNY400 — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:57:38 +0000

	Does our psychology affect our views on climate change? Elke Weber, Professor of Psychology and Management at Columbia, discusses how difference in Dutch and American world-views affect how citizens respond to calls to save the environment. Professor Weber is from the Netherlands and was speaking at the H209 Forum, part of the Ny400 Week celebrations. The Forum brought together Dutch and American water experts and sustainability leaders to discuss the future of port cities.	From: DutchNY400 Views: 18 1 ratings
	Time: 00:53	More in Science & Technology

TEASER NY400 WEEK (September 8 till September 13)

DutchNY400 — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:03:19 +0000

	TEASER NY400 WEEK (September 8 till September 13) The highlight of this years celebrations is Septembers NY400 week with festivals, flotillas & special exhibits in and around nycs Hudson River, Governors Island & the historic New Amsterdam district (Downtown Manhattan). Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Orange and Princess Máxima of the Netherlands will participate in the celebrations of NY400 in New York from September 8 till September 13. The week will focus on Dutch Arts, Design, Performing Arts and Architecture, and Dutch expertise ...	From: DutchNY400 Views: 3328 6 ratings
	Time: 01:02	More in Travel & Events

NY400.org: Obama celebrates 400th years of friendship with the Netherlands

DutchNY400 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:57:01 +0000

	NY400.org: Obama celebrates 400th years of friendship with the Netherlands On July 14th The Dutch Prime Minister Balkenende met with President Obama. During this meeting President Obama said he was looking forward to 'an incredible celebration' this year, of the arrival of Henry Hudson at the shores of what is now Manhattan, sent by a Dutch company, 400 years ago. The president also invited the Prime Minister to the G20 meeting in Pittsburghde visited Obama. Source video: C-SPAN.	From: DutchNY400 Views: 399 0 ratings
	Time: 00:35	More in News & Politics

NY400.org: obama celebrates 400th years of friendship

DutchNY400 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:42:40 +0000

	NY400.org: obama celebrates 400th years of friendship	From: DutchNY400 Views: 467 0 ratings
	Time: 00:34	More in News & Politics

NY400.org: Dutch Minister Verhagen meets Secretary Clinton

DutchNY400 — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:54:35 +0000

	NY400.org: Dutch Minister Verhagen meets Secretary Clinton July 14th: Press moment: Dutch Minister Verhagen meets Secretary Clinton. Video by www.ny400.org. Celebrate 400 years of friendship between the Netherlands and the United States	From: DutchNY400 Views: 1494 4 ratings
	Time: 01:47	More in News & Politics

NY400 Orange Queen's day bike tour

DutchNY400 — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:47:37 +0000

	NY400 Orange Queen's day bike tour A modest NY400 queen's day bike tour with loureed On Queens Day, April 30th, the Dutch had planned a bycicle event in New York City. The event was overshadowd as a tragedy occured in the Netherlands. A car drove into a crowd welcoming the Dutch Royal Family in the town of Apeldoorn. Seven people died, including the driver and 12 people were injured. Shortly after, at the beginning of the bicycle event in New York City, Dutch Cabinet Minister Frans Timmermans acknowledged the disaster ....	From: DutchNY400 Views: 794 1 ratings
	Time: 03:13	More in News & Politics

NY400 Queen's day bike tour @ MCNY

DutchNY400 — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:32:14 +0000

	NY400 Queen's day bike tour @ MCNY After the NY400 Queen's day bike tour the group continued to the Museum of the City of New York where they visited the exhibit Amsterdam/New Amsterdam: The Worlds of Henry Hudson.	From: DutchNY400 Views: 1123 0 ratings
	Time: 01:18	More in News & Politics

The Netherlands and the USA: Two Countries, One Spirit

DutchNY400 — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:16:56 +0000

	The Netherlands and the USA: Two Countries, One Spirit This year we celebrate 400 years of friendship between the Netherlands and the USA. Come and celebrate with us at www.ny400.org	From: DutchNY400 Views: 3568 13 ratings
	Time: 01:32	More in News & Politics

Earth day pledges at the royal Netherlands Embassy booth on the National Mall Washington DC

DutchNY400 — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:10:07 +0000

	Earth day pledges at the royal Netherlands Embassy booth on the National Mall Washington DC More than thousand people took their earth day pledge on the 40th Earth Day at the national mall in Washington DC. The Dutch embassy made a selection.	From: DutchNY400 Views: 241 0 ratings
	Time: 01:29	More in Nonprofits & Activism

Speech Dutch ambassador, Earthday April 19th Washington DC, national mall

DutchNY400 — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:19:06 +0000

	Speech Dutch ambassador, Earthday April 19th Washington DC, national mall Dutch Ambassador Renee Jones delivers speech on Earth Day April 19th, Washington DC, National mall.	From: DutchNY400 Views: 295 0 ratings
	Time: 03:16	More in News & Politics

Dutch Cabinet Minister Timmermans on NY400 at opening of exhibit at Museum of City of New York

DutchNY400 — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:30:42 +0000

	Dutch Cabinet Minister Timmermans on NY400 at opening of exhibit at Museum of City of New York Dutch Cabinet Minister Frans Timmermans talking about NY400 to WNBC at Museum of the City of New York. Tonight the opening reception took place of the exhibition Amsterdam/New Amsterdam: The worlds of Henry Hudson at the Museum of the City of New York.	From: DutchNY400 Views: 164 2 ratings
	Time: 02:18	More in News & Politics

RTL nieuws: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about the NY400 celebration

DutchNY400 — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:03:47 +0000

	RTL nieuws: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about the NY400 celebration Dutch journalist Rick Nieman interviews Hillary Clinton. Source www.rtl.nl.	From: DutchNY400 Views: 1566 6 ratings
	Time: 01:33	More in News & Politics