The Netherlands national cyclo-cross team is the national team of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is governed by the Koninklijke Nederlandse Wieler Unie (KNWU).
Current team
*Thijs Al
*Lars Boom ( WCJ 2003, ECJ 2004, WCU23 2006)
*Wilant van Gils ( EC 2006)
*Richard Groenendaal ( WC 2000, WCJ 1989, WC 1994, 1995)
*Gerben de Knegt ( EC 2006)
Under 23
*Thijs van Amerongen
*Remco Broers
*Ivar Hartogs
*Mitchell Huenders
*Boy van Poppel ( WCJ 2006)
*Ramon Sinkeldam ( EC 2006)
*Ricardo van der Velde
*Eddy van IJzendoorn ( WCJ 2003)
*Rik van IJzendoorn
Famous former riders
*Henk Baars ( WC 1990)
*Camiel van den Bergh
*Eric Boezewinkel ( WCJ 1990)
*Gretienus Gommers ( WCJ 1994)
*Gerard Harings
*Huub Harings
*Cock van der Hulst
*Maarten Nijland
*Adrie van der Poel ( WC 1996, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, WC 1992, 1999)
*Cor Rutgers
*Hennie Stamsnijder ( WC 1981, WC 1984, WC 1980, 1982, 1986)
*Thijs Verhagen ( WCU23 2002, WCU23 2003)
*Wim de Vos ( WC 1993)
*Cees van der Wereld
*Gert Wildeboer
*Cees Zoontjens
Current team
*Thijs Al
*Lars Boom ( WCJ 2003, ECJ 2004, WCU23 2006)
*Wilant van Gils ( EC 2006)
*Richard Groenendaal ( WC 2000, WCJ 1989, WC 1994, 1995)
*Gerben de Knegt ( EC 2006)
Under 23
*Thijs van Amerongen
*Remco Broers
*Ivar Hartogs
*Mitchell Huenders
*Boy van Poppel ( WCJ 2006)
*Ramon Sinkeldam ( EC 2006)
*Ricardo van der Velde
*Eddy van IJzendoorn ( WCJ 2003)
*Rik van IJzendoorn
Famous former riders
*Henk Baars ( WC 1990)
*Camiel van den Bergh
*Eric Boezewinkel ( WCJ 1990)
*Gretienus Gommers ( WCJ 1994)
*Gerard Harings
*Huub Harings
*Cock van der Hulst
*Maarten Nijland
*Adrie van der Poel ( WC 1996, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, WC 1992, 1999)
*Cor Rutgers
*Hennie Stamsnijder ( WC 1981, WC 1984, WC 1980, 1982, 1986)
*Thijs Verhagen ( WCU23 2002, WCU23 2003)
*Wim de Vos ( WC 1993)
*Cees van der Wereld
*Gert Wildeboer
*Cees Zoontjens
Kids-R is documentary film about a journey of a couple who wants to adopt and how they learn what it takes to become parents. They start with investigation of how adoption and foster care system works, and it leads them to question where all the kids come from and how these kids end up being locked up in the system. After discovering ominous statistical data on child abuse and learning about countless bureaucratic policies, they raise number of fundamental yet very much ignored questions about basic human rights of children and whether there is a right time for having kids.
Plot
Logline: To adopt a child you have to match an entire set of criteria, but to have a biological child - you just have to have sex.
Mid Synopsis:
Having personally witnessed Sir Elton John's failed attempt to adopt a 14-month-old boy, Lev, from an AIDS orphanage in Ukraine, a young couple questions if they are ready for kids and whether they should be required to match a certain criteria in order to become either biological or adoptive parents.
The search for the answer propels them into a journey through the Himalayas of Nepal, urban slums of Ukraine, China, the United Kingdom and across the United States. They meet people who managed to adopt and those who failed because of their skin color, weight or personal habits… Due to endless regulations, bureaucracy and prejudices children 'age out' being locked up in the institutions. International adoption is further compromised and complicated by numerous policies, and it has become almost impossible to adopt in a world of 132 millions orphans. As Michael and Olga face the realities of the adoption system and racial inequality it gets even more heartbreaking when they start to dig into how the children end up in the adoption system.
The film stresses the importance of both nature and nurture and looks at the problems of child abuse and neglect. It studies the consequences of premature parenting for both parents and the children.
Production
Release
Plot
Logline: To adopt a child you have to match an entire set of criteria, but to have a biological child - you just have to have sex.
Mid Synopsis:
Having personally witnessed Sir Elton John's failed attempt to adopt a 14-month-old boy, Lev, from an AIDS orphanage in Ukraine, a young couple questions if they are ready for kids and whether they should be required to match a certain criteria in order to become either biological or adoptive parents.
The search for the answer propels them into a journey through the Himalayas of Nepal, urban slums of Ukraine, China, the United Kingdom and across the United States. They meet people who managed to adopt and those who failed because of their skin color, weight or personal habits… Due to endless regulations, bureaucracy and prejudices children 'age out' being locked up in the institutions. International adoption is further compromised and complicated by numerous policies, and it has become almost impossible to adopt in a world of 132 millions orphans. As Michael and Olga face the realities of the adoption system and racial inequality it gets even more heartbreaking when they start to dig into how the children end up in the adoption system.
The film stresses the importance of both nature and nurture and looks at the problems of child abuse and neglect. It studies the consequences of premature parenting for both parents and the children.
Production
Release
Kirk M. Maxey was born in Kanab, Utah. One of five children born to parents who were both employed by the National Park Service, he spent his childhood in a number of different parks including Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, and Yellowstone National Parks.
Education and Academic career
After receiving his degree in organic chemistry from Colorado State University in 1977, Dr. Maxey worked as a medicinal chemist at the Upjohn Company in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He entered medical school at the University of Michigan in 1980 and, in that same year, founded the biomedical research company Cayman Chemical Company. While still a student, Maxey followed previous studies that detailed the extraction and use of natural prostaglandins from the soft coral P. Homomalla.
In 2007 he founded Maxey Cosmetics and introduced the first cosmetic eyelash conditioner using the extracts of P. Homomalla to promote healthier, more youthful lashes.
Dr. Maxey has also been a consultant and expert witness for Alcon and Pfizer as well as a member of the Lipid Maps Consortium.
Dr. Maxey served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Donor Sibling Registry from 2006 through 2009. He is currently President and CEO of Cayman Chemical Company, and a member of the Board of Directors of Lasya, Inc.
Sperm Donation
Maxey was an active sperm donor for the University of Michigan and Michigan IVF, and during that time, he provided more than 1000 semen samples under the pretext that they were being used for basic IVF research.
In May 2006, Maxey was contacted by two of his biological children from these donations, through their joint registry on the Donor Sibling Registry. Together, they determined that it was mathematically possible that 400 offspring could have been conceived via these donations.
CaBRI
In 2005, Dr. Maxey established the Cayman Biomedical Research Institute (CaBRI) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a 501(c)(3) non-profit institute that works in collaboration with the Donor Sibling Registry to help donor conceived children learn their ancestry. He has been a vocal advocate for reform of the sperm banking industry, advocating better health and genetic screening of donors and an end to sperm bank secrecy.
PGP-10 Membership
Dr. Maxey is a member of the — a group of ten volunteers who, as part of the Personal Genome Project, have agreed to let their complete genomes be released to the public domain.<ref name="genomes"/>
Education and Academic career
After receiving his degree in organic chemistry from Colorado State University in 1977, Dr. Maxey worked as a medicinal chemist at the Upjohn Company in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He entered medical school at the University of Michigan in 1980 and, in that same year, founded the biomedical research company Cayman Chemical Company. While still a student, Maxey followed previous studies that detailed the extraction and use of natural prostaglandins from the soft coral P. Homomalla.
In 2007 he founded Maxey Cosmetics and introduced the first cosmetic eyelash conditioner using the extracts of P. Homomalla to promote healthier, more youthful lashes.
Dr. Maxey has also been a consultant and expert witness for Alcon and Pfizer as well as a member of the Lipid Maps Consortium.
Dr. Maxey served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Donor Sibling Registry from 2006 through 2009. He is currently President and CEO of Cayman Chemical Company, and a member of the Board of Directors of Lasya, Inc.
Sperm Donation
Maxey was an active sperm donor for the University of Michigan and Michigan IVF, and during that time, he provided more than 1000 semen samples under the pretext that they were being used for basic IVF research.
In May 2006, Maxey was contacted by two of his biological children from these donations, through their joint registry on the Donor Sibling Registry. Together, they determined that it was mathematically possible that 400 offspring could have been conceived via these donations.
CaBRI
In 2005, Dr. Maxey established the Cayman Biomedical Research Institute (CaBRI) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a 501(c)(3) non-profit institute that works in collaboration with the Donor Sibling Registry to help donor conceived children learn their ancestry. He has been a vocal advocate for reform of the sperm banking industry, advocating better health and genetic screening of donors and an end to sperm bank secrecy.
PGP-10 Membership
Dr. Maxey is a member of the — a group of ten volunteers who, as part of the Personal Genome Project, have agreed to let their complete genomes be released to the public domain.<ref name="genomes"/>
Jackie Sannia (born April 22, 1995 Jacqueline Olivia Sannia-Nolan) is an Australian Singer-Songwriter who was a finalist in the second series of The Voice Australia. Sannia, who lives in Melbourne was part of fellow Australian born singer team.
Biography
Sannia lives in South Melbourne with her mother Josephine and sister Isabella, her parents divorcing in 2001 when she was six years old. After substantial bullying over two schools and a traumatic childhood, Sannia developed depression and anxiety. Until this point Sannia was a talented classically trained pianist looking to make piano her career, receiving high distinctions for all exams with the Australian Musical Examinations Board. When diagnosed with depressive illness, Sannia then turned to singing to help verbalise her feelings as a recommended form of therapy. Sannia attended Toorak College, Mount Eliza from 1999-2004 and The Peninsula School, Mount Eliza from 2004 to her completion of VCE in 2012 with a perfect score in her Music Performance Solo Exam. She then performed one of her exam pieces in the Melbourne Recital Centre in February 2013 as part of the VCE Top Class program.
The Voice Australia
Blind Audition
In the iniital Blind Auditions, Jackie performed a cover of Birdy's "People Help The People" cover - a song originally by Cherry Ghost - on piano. Within seconds renowned British singer and coach Seal turned around, closely followed by Delta Goodrem and Good Charlotte frontman Joel Madden. Jackie received a standing ovation from both the crowd and the coaches.
Seal describing the seventeen year old as having "one of the most extraordinary voice had ever heard" while Delta commented that the performances was "spine-tingling." Sannia soon became a favourite to win with Take 40 Australia describing the seventeen year old as having "a maturity and depth of emotion that defied her young age"
Battle Rounds
For the Battle Rounds Sannia was paired with sixteen year old Jenna Dearness-Dark and given the Evanescence song "My Immortal"
While Joel Madden sided with Dearness-Dark, at decision time all three other coaches decided that Sannia had won the battle and progresed through to the showdowns. Dearness-Dark and Jackie remain friends.
Showdowns
During the showdowns Sannia rose to significant prominence after performing Brooke Fraser's "Arithmetic" - her version reaching #4 most downloaded single in the country according to iTunes within hours. After Delta Goodrem selected Steve Clisby to progress through to the Live Finals Sannia was forced to showdown against close friend Rob Edwards, defeating him when Delta selected Sannia to progress to the live finals, noting her astonishing achievements on the charts.
Live Final 1
Sannia performed Demi Lovato's "Skyscraper" which saw her progress through to the second Live Final rounds.
Live Final 2
Sannia was given the Natalie Imbruglia song "Smoke" which proved close to her heart following her difficult childhood, praised by the coaches as one of her best performances yet Sannia received her second best results on the Australian iTunes charts debuting at #12th most downloaded single in the country. Despite her success this would be Sannia's last performance on the show.
Live Final 3
Despite rave reviews from the public and success in the Australian charts, Delta chose semi-professional Steve Clisby over Sannia, who was set to perform 'The Day You Went Away.' Sannia later returned with the Top 16 to perform at the Grand Final.
Biography
Sannia lives in South Melbourne with her mother Josephine and sister Isabella, her parents divorcing in 2001 when she was six years old. After substantial bullying over two schools and a traumatic childhood, Sannia developed depression and anxiety. Until this point Sannia was a talented classically trained pianist looking to make piano her career, receiving high distinctions for all exams with the Australian Musical Examinations Board. When diagnosed with depressive illness, Sannia then turned to singing to help verbalise her feelings as a recommended form of therapy. Sannia attended Toorak College, Mount Eliza from 1999-2004 and The Peninsula School, Mount Eliza from 2004 to her completion of VCE in 2012 with a perfect score in her Music Performance Solo Exam. She then performed one of her exam pieces in the Melbourne Recital Centre in February 2013 as part of the VCE Top Class program.
The Voice Australia
Blind Audition
In the iniital Blind Auditions, Jackie performed a cover of Birdy's "People Help The People" cover - a song originally by Cherry Ghost - on piano. Within seconds renowned British singer and coach Seal turned around, closely followed by Delta Goodrem and Good Charlotte frontman Joel Madden. Jackie received a standing ovation from both the crowd and the coaches.
Seal describing the seventeen year old as having "one of the most extraordinary voice had ever heard" while Delta commented that the performances was "spine-tingling." Sannia soon became a favourite to win with Take 40 Australia describing the seventeen year old as having "a maturity and depth of emotion that defied her young age"
Battle Rounds
For the Battle Rounds Sannia was paired with sixteen year old Jenna Dearness-Dark and given the Evanescence song "My Immortal"
While Joel Madden sided with Dearness-Dark, at decision time all three other coaches decided that Sannia had won the battle and progresed through to the showdowns. Dearness-Dark and Jackie remain friends.
Showdowns
During the showdowns Sannia rose to significant prominence after performing Brooke Fraser's "Arithmetic" - her version reaching #4 most downloaded single in the country according to iTunes within hours. After Delta Goodrem selected Steve Clisby to progress through to the Live Finals Sannia was forced to showdown against close friend Rob Edwards, defeating him when Delta selected Sannia to progress to the live finals, noting her astonishing achievements on the charts.
Live Final 1
Sannia performed Demi Lovato's "Skyscraper" which saw her progress through to the second Live Final rounds.
Live Final 2
Sannia was given the Natalie Imbruglia song "Smoke" which proved close to her heart following her difficult childhood, praised by the coaches as one of her best performances yet Sannia received her second best results on the Australian iTunes charts debuting at #12th most downloaded single in the country. Despite her success this would be Sannia's last performance on the show.
Live Final 3
Despite rave reviews from the public and success in the Australian charts, Delta chose semi-professional Steve Clisby over Sannia, who was set to perform 'The Day You Went Away.' Sannia later returned with the Top 16 to perform at the Grand Final.