Die Berg Komt Er ("That Mountain Is Coming") was a proposed construction in the Netherlands. The concept was to create a man-made mountain in a country famed for its generally flat landscape. It was suggested in a column by Thijs Zonneveld, whose thoughts on the idea were initially intended to be comedic. However, it quickly gained attention due to serious responses and feasibility studies.
Initial suggestion
In July 2011, Thijs Zonneveld, a journalist and semi-professional cyclist, wrote a column in NU.nl about the need for a mountain in the Netherlands. He proposed that the country should build a mountain tall and wide. Although not intended to be a serious suggestion, it quickly gained support from organisations including the Dutch Ski Association, Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Association (NKBV), and Royal Dutch Cycling Union (KNWU).<ref name"Wired 02-09-11" /><ref name"Reuters 30-08-11" />
Zonneveld's column suggested that there would be significant benefits to Dutch sport, noting a lack of success in ski-jumping, bobsledding, and cycling. He also wrote about the possibility of including a road with hairpin bends and an ice rink. There would be further benefits for athletes who would be able to train at high altitudes.<ref name="Nu.nl 29-07-11" />
Feasibility
Initial feasibility studies suggested that the construction might be possible but only if it were hollow. If a solid mountain of the proposed size were to be constructed it would take up to of sand weighing 2.7 billion tons. The weight of this addition to the landscape could affect ground levels for distances up to away, lowering the altitude by up to .<ref name="MathStudy" />
The required volume of materials needed for the construction of the project would be a significant barrier to its success in terms of availability and financial cost. There would also be substantial carbon dioxide emissions in the production of the materials.<ref name="SWI2012" />
In early 2012, Bartels Consulting Engineers gathered mathematicians from across Europe to investigate the potential problems that could be encountered with the construction. They met as part of the 2012 Mathematics with Industry conference in Eindhoven. They looked into the possibility that the weight of the structure might affect minor geological faults and cause earthquakes, and how the weather systems might be changed by the structure.<ref name="MathStudy" />
The Mathematics with Industry report summarises:
A report by the Eindhoven University of Technology later in 2012 demonstrated that the proposal was not financially feasible, with potential costs reaching up to 7 trillion euros. Zonneveld at that time suggested a more modest altitude of , with the possibility of later construction to higher elevations.<ref name="AD.nl 20-12-12" />
Potential locations
Zonneveld suggested that there would be sufficient available space in the north-east of the Netherlands or that land could be reclaimed from the sea.<ref name="Nu.nl 29-07-11" />
At the 2012 Mathematics with Industry conference in Eindhoven, eight potential locations were investigated, with six being ruled out. They decided that building off the coast of Zeeland or in the IJsselmeer close to Flevoland would too badly affect shipping routes particularly around Rotterdam. Air traffic from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol meant that building in the Markermeer could prove problematic.<ref name="SWI2012" />
The build would be likely to affect local ecosystems and the suggestion of construction being sited near the island of Texel was ruled out because of the environmental problems that it might cause. Creating the mountain in the sea near The Hague might amplify or change the currents around the area, contributing to coastal erosion. Though there would be the potential to harness this for use as a form of sustainable energy it was ruled out pending computer simulations.<ref name="SWI2012" />
In order to minimise the effect on existing infrastructure the team decided that building the mountain in the IJsselmeer near to the Afsluitdijk would be unwise. They therefore favoured a build in the North Sea near Bergen aan Zee or in the province of Flevoland.<ref name="SWI2012" />
Initial suggestion
In July 2011, Thijs Zonneveld, a journalist and semi-professional cyclist, wrote a column in NU.nl about the need for a mountain in the Netherlands. He proposed that the country should build a mountain tall and wide. Although not intended to be a serious suggestion, it quickly gained support from organisations including the Dutch Ski Association, Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Association (NKBV), and Royal Dutch Cycling Union (KNWU).<ref name"Wired 02-09-11" /><ref name"Reuters 30-08-11" />
Zonneveld's column suggested that there would be significant benefits to Dutch sport, noting a lack of success in ski-jumping, bobsledding, and cycling. He also wrote about the possibility of including a road with hairpin bends and an ice rink. There would be further benefits for athletes who would be able to train at high altitudes.<ref name="Nu.nl 29-07-11" />
Feasibility
Initial feasibility studies suggested that the construction might be possible but only if it were hollow. If a solid mountain of the proposed size were to be constructed it would take up to of sand weighing 2.7 billion tons. The weight of this addition to the landscape could affect ground levels for distances up to away, lowering the altitude by up to .<ref name="MathStudy" />
The required volume of materials needed for the construction of the project would be a significant barrier to its success in terms of availability and financial cost. There would also be substantial carbon dioxide emissions in the production of the materials.<ref name="SWI2012" />
In early 2012, Bartels Consulting Engineers gathered mathematicians from across Europe to investigate the potential problems that could be encountered with the construction. They met as part of the 2012 Mathematics with Industry conference in Eindhoven. They looked into the possibility that the weight of the structure might affect minor geological faults and cause earthquakes, and how the weather systems might be changed by the structure.<ref name="MathStudy" />
The Mathematics with Industry report summarises:
A report by the Eindhoven University of Technology later in 2012 demonstrated that the proposal was not financially feasible, with potential costs reaching up to 7 trillion euros. Zonneveld at that time suggested a more modest altitude of , with the possibility of later construction to higher elevations.<ref name="AD.nl 20-12-12" />
Potential locations
Zonneveld suggested that there would be sufficient available space in the north-east of the Netherlands or that land could be reclaimed from the sea.<ref name="Nu.nl 29-07-11" />
At the 2012 Mathematics with Industry conference in Eindhoven, eight potential locations were investigated, with six being ruled out. They decided that building off the coast of Zeeland or in the IJsselmeer close to Flevoland would too badly affect shipping routes particularly around Rotterdam. Air traffic from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol meant that building in the Markermeer could prove problematic.<ref name="SWI2012" />
The build would be likely to affect local ecosystems and the suggestion of construction being sited near the island of Texel was ruled out because of the environmental problems that it might cause. Creating the mountain in the sea near The Hague might amplify or change the currents around the area, contributing to coastal erosion. Though there would be the potential to harness this for use as a form of sustainable energy it was ruled out pending computer simulations.<ref name="SWI2012" />
In order to minimise the effect on existing infrastructure the team decided that building the mountain in the IJsselmeer near to the Afsluitdijk would be unwise. They therefore favoured a build in the North Sea near Bergen aan Zee or in the province of Flevoland.<ref name="SWI2012" />
Enrico Cucchiani (born 20 February 1950) is an Italian manager and banker who has held numerous executive-level positions in various financial sectors .
Biography
Enrico Cucchiani was born in Milan on 20 February 1950.
He graduated from Bocconi University and achieved Master of Business Administration from the Stanford University. He has carried out research about Multinational Corporations strategies at Harvard University.
He began his professional career in 1977 at the international department of one of the largest U.S. banks, then he joined McKinsey from 1979 to 1985 at Milan, London and New York branches dealing with the banking sector. Next, from 1985 to 1992, he was Head of Gucci Group and after, in 1996, he joined Lloyd Adriatico where he was Head, Managing Director and finally President. He also founded a Venture Capital society.
Later he was President of Allianz S.p.A. and member of the Board of management of Allianz SE, with accountability of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Greek and South American insurance markets.
He is member of the Aspen Institute Italian Branch, of the Stanford University Advisory Council, of the Trilateral Commission and of the Council for the United States and Italy. More, he participated in the conference of the Bilderberg Group in June 2013.
Honours
100px Knight of the Order of Merit for Labour: 30 May 2008, appointed by the President of the Italian Republic Giorgio Napolitano.
Biography
Enrico Cucchiani was born in Milan on 20 February 1950.
He graduated from Bocconi University and achieved Master of Business Administration from the Stanford University. He has carried out research about Multinational Corporations strategies at Harvard University.
He began his professional career in 1977 at the international department of one of the largest U.S. banks, then he joined McKinsey from 1979 to 1985 at Milan, London and New York branches dealing with the banking sector. Next, from 1985 to 1992, he was Head of Gucci Group and after, in 1996, he joined Lloyd Adriatico where he was Head, Managing Director and finally President. He also founded a Venture Capital society.
Later he was President of Allianz S.p.A. and member of the Board of management of Allianz SE, with accountability of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Greek and South American insurance markets.
He is member of the Aspen Institute Italian Branch, of the Stanford University Advisory Council, of the Trilateral Commission and of the Council for the United States and Italy. More, he participated in the conference of the Bilderberg Group in June 2013.
Honours
100px Knight of the Order of Merit for Labour: 30 May 2008, appointed by the President of the Italian Republic Giorgio Napolitano.
Ikaw and Liwanag at Ligaya () is a song originally recorded by ABS-CBN Music All Star. It served as the 2020 Christmas Station ID of ABS-CBN Network.
Background and release
Music video
A lyric video featuring the twenty artists was released on November 27, 2020.
On December 1, the full Christmas Station ID music video was released. It featured the following ABS-CBN artists and talents:
*Angel Locsin
* Rise Artists - Patrick Quiroz, Vivoree, JC Alcantara, Gillian Vicencio, Jeremiah Lisbo, Rhys Miguel, Anthony Jennings, Arielle Roces, Kaori Oinuma, Daniela Stranner, Markus Paterson, DJ Jhaiho, CJ Salonga
* TV Patrol anchors and reporters - Karen Davila, Julius Babao, Zen Hernandez, Alvin Elchico, Doris Bigornia
Credits
Vocals
*Regine Velasquez-Alcasid
*Ogie Alcasid
*Morissette Amon
*Bamboo
*Janine Berdin
*Darren Espanto
*Vice Ganda
*Sarah Geronimo
*Toni Gonzaga
*Jona
*Moira
*Martin Nievera
*Elha Nympha
*Zsa Zsa Padilla
*Iñigo Pascual
*Angeline Quinto
*Lea Salonga
*Erik Santos
*KZ Tandingan
*Gary Valenciano
Background and release
Music video
A lyric video featuring the twenty artists was released on November 27, 2020.
On December 1, the full Christmas Station ID music video was released. It featured the following ABS-CBN artists and talents:
*Angel Locsin
* Rise Artists - Patrick Quiroz, Vivoree, JC Alcantara, Gillian Vicencio, Jeremiah Lisbo, Rhys Miguel, Anthony Jennings, Arielle Roces, Kaori Oinuma, Daniela Stranner, Markus Paterson, DJ Jhaiho, CJ Salonga
* TV Patrol anchors and reporters - Karen Davila, Julius Babao, Zen Hernandez, Alvin Elchico, Doris Bigornia
Credits
Vocals
*Regine Velasquez-Alcasid
*Ogie Alcasid
*Morissette Amon
*Bamboo
*Janine Berdin
*Darren Espanto
*Vice Ganda
*Sarah Geronimo
*Toni Gonzaga
*Jona
*Moira
*Martin Nievera
*Elha Nympha
*Zsa Zsa Padilla
*Iñigo Pascual
*Angeline Quinto
*Lea Salonga
*Erik Santos
*KZ Tandingan
*Gary Valenciano
Hanane Lafif (born in Casablanca in 1987, Morocco) is a Moroccan Hip Hop artist known by her stage name Tendresse. The rapper became known in early 2000s with her group B-Click (B for her neighbourhood Bourgogne in Casablanca) which she founded together with two other rappers from her neighbourhood. In 2007 she joined the group Xsid with whom she released a maxi album before starting her solo career. In 2011, Tendresse performed in Brussels at the Festival Hip Hop(e) devoted to women artists. That same year, she was invited by Casa Árabe (Madrid) to participate in the event "Arab Women and Active Citizens". She is currently the Moroccan female rapper who has the longest music career. In 2018, Tendresse was one of the women featured in Arte's cultural magazine "Tracks" a musical programme devoted to feminist artists in several countries including Morocco to celebrate the International Women's Day.
Early history and career
Hanane grew up in the popular neighbourhood of Bourgogne surrounded by nine brothers and sisters. She started writing poems in Arabic and French she was a young girl even writing poetry was forbidden at her house.
Early history and career
Hanane grew up in the popular neighbourhood of Bourgogne surrounded by nine brothers and sisters. She started writing poems in Arabic and French she was a young girl even writing poetry was forbidden at her house.