The solution to bicycle theft

 In Holland stealing bikes is a common crime. Everyone here has dealed with a stolen bike in his life. But now the smart Japanese have come up with a great concept that can solve the problem of bicycle theft and the lack of places to store our bicycles. Check the movie to see how this problem can be solved. A concept perfect for a bicycle country as the Netherlands, and in particular Amsterdam.

Young Belgians devise concept to connect Europeans with each other: Hello Europe!

Despite the fact that we live in Europe and the borders are practically wide open, we don't really know much about the countries around us. Ok, we know the standard associations that everyone has with Germany (beer and bratwurst) or France (The Eiffel Tower, baguettes, wine and romance), but what is really going on over there? What does the streetscape look like? How are the people? And what is their story?

Hello Europe!

Three young Belgians have devised a concept with which we can be more connected to the countries around us, the countries in Europe. Hello Europe is the name of the concept that will manifest itself by placing a large screen (6 by 2 metres) at a central place in a European city. The project should be able to give Europeans a peek into another big city in Europe, as if you're really there yourself. You should also be able to communicate with other Europeans through the screen, so imagine what you could do with that!

Connect People

“Our project is not politically inspired. Our only purpose is to connect people” said the young Belgians. It is striking that these young people that have grown up with internet and smartphones, are focussing on bringing people together by offering them as real contact and communication as possible. Although you're communicating via a screen, it will look like you're really in front of the Eiffel Toweror the Colosseum talking, dancing or even dating with the locals.

We live in a globalized world but despite that we are still far apart from each other. Hello Europe! shows that we, by making use of the existing technologies, are able to connect people and bring them closer together. 

Watch here the video of Hello Europe!

A message from YouTube

I personally think April Fools is one of the most dorky days of the year. I don't think anyone really likes it, except for nerds maybe. Anyway, I've never seen anyone do a good job on April Fools jokes, but now companies are getting involved it really is entertaining.

I don't really fall for jokes easily, but if it's a good joke I can laugh about it anyway. And as big companies put a lot of effort in their own jokes at April Fools it must be good! They have tons of money to make an awesome joke so we expect awesomeness. YouTube makes it happen. In spite of the fact that I immediately knew it was an April Fools joke, it was perfectly done and really funny to see all of these famous YouTube characters participating. Great job YouTube, we'll be uploading and watching till infinity.

Mister Bart

(which means: 'Mister. You say you see us as your own children, but why don't you give us pocket money then?')


Mister Bart is a 30 year-old high school teacher in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. In October he started to collect all sorts of quotes of his pupils on his own Tumblr blog.  The quotes varied from touching and moving quotes to the most hilarious ones.

To teach and educate

Mister Bart started his blog mainly for himself so he could not forget the great quotes of his pupils. But still, he gives all the credits for the blog to the children.'It is really all about them', he says. 

Mister Bart is often seen as a father figure for the children, but he is clear in setting his boundaries. He is an involved teacher that wants to teach and educate, but he will never become actual friends with his students. This is a wonderful balance that can be an example for many teachers. Mister Bart shows he can have an honest and equivalent connection with youth, which gives him a lot of gratitude and pride in return.