Tag Archives: Holland

“Rude and denigrating” free speech against Islam, “on the edge of what is allowed”, is officially allowed in Holland (the Netherlands). — [NEWS + VIDEO]

Criticizing Islam harshly (‘Islam is violent by nature, so let’s ban Muslim immigration and the Koran’) does not meet the definition of criminal speech in the Dutch country. – Geert Wilders cleared of hate charges by Netherlands court. – Anti-Islamist … Continue reading

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How some US-based university professors endorsed a Holland-based consultancy firm

Here is the e-mail that was sent to the prediction market scholars listed on Midas Oracle.: Dear Mr. [PROFESSOR'S NAME GOES HERE], I am writing on behalf of [PREDICTION MARKET SOFTWARE VENDOR'S NAME], a Netherlands based consulting firm, because our … Continue reading

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BetFair is at war with the Dutch government.

BetFair versus Holland (The Netherlands).

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How that prediction market consultant in Holland attracts economic advisers on the cheap

Dear Mr. [PROFESSOR'S NAME GOES HERE], I am writing on behalf of [PREDICTION MARKET SOFTWARE VENDOR'S NAME], a Netherlands based consulting firm, because our research has identified you as a scholar with some expertise in Prediction Markets or a related … Continue reading

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The HubDub prediction markets on assassinations could be somewhat useful in some cases —now that I am sober and that I think of it.

I published 3 times my opinion that it is a nuclear scandal of apocalyptic proportions that HubDub allows prediction markets on celebs’ death and assassination. My view is that this will attract strong criticism from people who are very strict … Continue reading

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