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On strike…
In Belgium we do not believe any of the possible given reasons to go on strike in these times are valid. We are deeply disappointed in the syndicates who otherwise have a very important role in society.
Finally Open Data, for one day
It goes without saying, the NMBS/SNCB (don’t mix them up with Infrabel or NMBS/SNCB Holding) and iRail haven’t been the best friends over the past 4 years. But we do not really worry about it: they are even fighting with … Continue reading
Open Knowledge Foundation Belgium
If you need another reason to open another bottle of champagne: as of the 21st of September, OKFN Belgium has upgraded from a local group to an official OKFN chapter. Since the foundation of the legal structure in February this year, … Continue reading
Mapnificent: simple tool, magnificent impact
Hi all, Meet Mapnificent. Mapnificent is a tool created by Stefan Wehrmeyer which maps the distances from a certain location to its surroundings. The interesting part about this is that the distance isn’t measured in kilometers or miles, but in minutes it … Continue reading
Apps For Flanders: Student hackathon
Dear students, researchers or just graduated techies , On Friday September 14th 2012 we Jumping Castle are organising a Hackathon at the IBBT in Ghent. Are you someone who can’t help writing a couple of lines of code when you … Continue reading