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Marcel Crok suspected that Tijs was referring to him with the term 'climate deniers' because he claimed to be about the only dissenting voice during an external expert day in March 2025. He called the term derogatory and pointed out that CDA leader Henri Bontenbal had also used it regularly, according to him. Crok invited Tijs to a lecture by Clintel given by Roger Pielke Jr. the following Sunday in Driebergen. He referred to an article by Pielke about a campaign against climate scientists with dissenting views. According to Crok, Australian activists, including a cartoonist, with the support of influential American climate scientists, created blacklists. Among those listed were Pielke, his father, and Judith Curry, according to him. Crok wrote that their academic careers were thereby hindered and called the issue concerning for Members of Parliament. Regarding his own participation in the Citizen's Assembly, Crok stated that the selection of citizens went well and that his discussions with KNMI director Maarten van Aalst were respectful. However, in hindsight, he claimed that the organization published an incorrect fact-check. He said he should have filed a forty-page complaint before he received any response. Crok argued that the debate about climate, just like the debate about corona which Tijs had previously struggled with as a journalist, was, in his view, being stifled. He spoke of a suffocating atmosphere in the academic world and wrote that no journalist had signed up to attend Pielke's lecture. #klimaat #wetenschap #discussie (translated)

At the maintenance organization LBIO, there is chaos and a culture of fear, as demonstrated by complaints from employees about the unsafe working environment and high absenteeism rates, which leads to increasing waiting times for parents who urgently need help. #LBIO #angstcultuur #alimentatie (translated)

Armand Girbes called the story very scandalous and wrote that since the departure of Louise O. Fresco from that university, he had heard more complaints from scientists about a culture of censorship and exclusion. According to him, they were afraid to speak openly about it and the story fit that image. #censuur #wetenschap #vrijheid (translated)

General practitioners in the Netherlands are overwhelmed with women wanting to have their ferritin levels checked, as there is an increased awareness of the possible link between low ferritin and complaints such as fatigue and hair loss. #Ferritine #VrouwenGezondheid #Ijzertekort (translated)

Mastocytosis: what is it? Mastocytosis is a rare condition in which there are too many mast cells present in the body. Mast cells are a normal part of our immune system, but in mastocytosis, they accumulate. They can cause symptoms by releasing substances such as histamine. There are different forms of mastocytosis. The main distinction is between cutaneous and systemic mastocytosis. Cutaneous mastocytosis In cutaneous mastocytosis, the mast cells are mainly located in the skin. This form is most common in children. The skin often shows spots or bumps that can be itchy or change color. Cutaneous mastocytosis usually remains confined to the skin and sometimes resolves on its own over time. Systemic mastocytosis In systemic mastocytosis, the mast cells are not only in the skin but also in organs such as the bone marrow, intestines, or spleen. This form is primarily found in adults. The symptoms can therefore be broader and less clear, making the diagnosis difficult at times. (translated)

Brief – Overzicht van mijn ziekteverloop Geachte lezer, Graag wil ik u informeren over mijn medische situatie en het verloop van de afgelopen periode. Ik ben Jack, bijna 65 jaar, en samen met mijn vrouw Marja, bijna 64 jaar, hebben wij drie kinderen en drie kleinkinderen: Rayan, Alisha en Liana. Begin van de klachten Eind september kreeg ik een griep die niet over wilde gaan. Begin oktober bezocht ik mijn huisarts, die bloed liet prikken. De volgende dag werd ik gebeld met de mededeling dat mijn bloedwaarden niet goed waren: de ontstekingswaarden waren te hoog en de bloedwaarden te laag. Dit leidde tot een periode van drie maanden met onderzoeken in Breda, waarbij tussentijds contact werd gehouden met het Erasmus MC in Rotterdam. Diagnose Het vermoeden ontstond dat ik een zeldzame ziekte had: Systemische Mastocytose in combinatie met MDS. In de maanden oktober, november en december viel ik in twaalf weken achttien kilo af. Op 16 januari werd de diagnose in het Erasmus MC bevestigd. Start van de behandeling Eind januari kreeg ik medicatie voorgeschreven: Avapritinib 100 mg. Dit medicijn mag alleen worden voorgeschreven door het Erasmus MC en het UMCG. Mijn lichaam moest wennen aan de medicatie, maar helaas ontstond er een ernstige bijwerking. Door de combinatie met de mestcellen in mijn lichaam ontstond er vochtophoping in mijn buik. Ziekenhuisopnames Ik werd opgenomen in het Amphia Ziekenhuis, waar een drain werd geplaatst om het vocht af te tappen. In totaal werd er 26 liter vocht verwijderd. Na een verhoging van de medicatie kreeg ik opnieuw last van vochtophoping, waarna nog eens 18 liter werd afgetapt. Een derde opname volgde na een dosisaanpassing, waarbij 12 liter vocht werd verwijderd. Na deze opnames is besloten om plasmedicatie te geven om het vocht beter onder controle te houden. Nieuwe complicaties Half augustus kreeg ik pijnstilling voor mijn rug voorgeschreven. Hier reageerde ik heftig op: ik had vier dagen last van overgeven en diarree, waardoor ik niet zelfstandig kon lopen. Marja heeft mij in deze periode geholpen en ondersteund. De klachten hielden drie weken aan. Voeding en triggers Op dit moment ben ik bezig om te ontdekken welke voedingsmiddelen klachten veroorzaken. Voorlopig moet ik onder andere alcohol, chocolade, tomaten, vis en producten uit blik vermijden, omdat deze de mestcellen activeren. Slot Deze periode is voor ons beiden zwaar geweest, maar met steun van mijn vrouw en de medische begeleiding proberen wij stap voor stap vooruit te kijken. Met vriendelijke groet, Jack

The court will rule on Monday regarding a unique stalking case in which Armand S. is accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend by filing countless lawsuits and complaints, which the Public Prosecution Service refers to as 'stalking by proxy.' #Stalking #Rechtszaak #Familierecht (translated)

Marianne Zwagerman wrote that the VVD, after what she described as a disastrous budget debate, stood at twelve seats in the latest poll by Maurice de Hond. With that, according to her, the party of Dilan Yeşilgöz matched its low point from 2008. Zwagerman stated that the VVD had abandoned its principles in the debate. She also wrote that nearly seven out of ten voters expected, according to the poll, that new elections would not yield a stable government. In a broadcast of *Dwars door de Politiek*, Zwagerman and De Hond would discuss the political options available. Furthermore, she reported that complaints had been filed with the Advertising Code Commission regarding their radio commercials and that on October 16 the case of De Hond against Maarten Keulemans would be heard by the Press Council. On October 8, De Hond would have been an opinion pollster for fifty years. Zwagerman announced that the broadcast could be followed live on Sunday at 8:00 PM via YouTube, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn. https://t.co/NSPlGEhUuA #VVD #Politiek #Verkiezingen (translated)

Many people have complained to @NOS about that bizarre video (see my article: https://t.co/FufqioH1Au) and now people are sending me the standard response that apparently everyone receives. To be honest, we were not planning to submit a complaint. But we are going to do it anyway. https://t.co/czIIvidBnh #klacht #video #NOS (translated)

A new professional register for brokers must monitor 'cowboys' in the brokerage industry more strictly and improve the self-regulation of the sector, after consumers have repeatedly raised complaints about unclear bidding procedures and a lack of transparency. #makelaardij #woningmarkt #transparantie (translated)

#NOS spreads antisemitic conspiracy theories! The ombudsman receives countless complaints. 1 billion euros is given to the public broadcaster by all of us! Shameful! This media monstrosity needs to be completely cleaned up! https://t.co/W9IgzF0Ur8 #antisemitisme #media #complottheorie (translated)

Herma (55) shares her impactful experience with vulvar cancer and the reconstruction of her clitoris, emphasizing how important it is for women to know that they have options in restorative surgeries and to seek medical assistance for complaints. #Vulvakanker #Kanker #Gezondheid (translated)

"Union files complaint for racism against UGent researcher Nathan Cofnas. Will he end up in a Belgian prison? It's unlikely but not impossible. It would certainly bring our country considerable international attention. And urge academics to even more self-censorship." #racisme #UGent #academisch (translated)