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Can Helmets Cut Tornado Deaths? CDC Isn't So Sure
By Russell Lewis • Apr 27, 2012
Noah Stewart shelters in the closet just 15 minutes before an April 2011 tornado demolished his house. Wearing the helmet may have saved his life, one doctor says.
Courtesy of the Stewart family
Dr. Mark Baker and his team at Children's Hospital in Birmingham, Ala., treated 60 children the night of April 27, 2011, when an outbreak of tornadoes roared across the Southeast.
Russell Lewis / NPR
Originally published on May 4, 2012 7:04 pm
Tornadoes killed more than 500 people in the U.S. last year — the highest number in decades. Already this year, 63 people have died, and the tornado season doesn't hit its peak until June.
But tornadoes don't have to be as deadly. Experts say some deaths could be prevented if people would do one more thing when taking cover: wear a helmet. It's a message safety advocates are preaching, but that message hasn't resonated with federal officials just yet.
'It Was Like A Vacuum'
On April 27, 2011, a horrific outbreak of tornadoes roared across the Southeast, killing more than 300 people. Some of the twisters were more than a mile wide and stayed on the ground for hours. Alabama was particularly hard hit.
"How far back do you go that day? It seemed like a normal day," says Jonathan Stewart.
He'd rushed home just minutes before a tornado swallowed up his neighborhood in Pleasant Grove, Ala. Stewart, his wife, adult daughter and 8-year-old son crowded into a tiny shower stall. It didn't take long for him to feel the house shift and become weightless — and then an explosion.
"I remember being sucked out of the house, and it was not being blown about, it was not walls blowing around. It was like a vacuum, and it sucked us out," Stewart says.
'I Actually Saw Him Up In The Air'
In an instant, Stewart's family was gone. Lisa, his wife, peered up into the swirling sea of debris and saw her son, Noah, floating above her — high above her, Lisa says: "I actually saw him up in the air, stuck up in it, being tossed around as high as the power lines."
Noah was twisting, churning, flying through the air, held up high by the tornado's angry winds. And then, Noah remembers, "the wind just immediately stopped, and I was going down headfirst, and then I think my helmet just cracked."
Noah had on a baseball helmet — the kind used in Little League with a strap and face guard. He was the only member of his family wearing protective headgear that night. In pictures taken that night, Noah's face appears fine, with just a few scratches; his parents, however, look beaten up.
Noah had other injuries, and went to Children's Hospital in Birmingham. Dr. Mark Baker was working in the emergency room that night. He says most of the 60 children treated for storm-related injuries suffered some sort of head trauma.
"Children's heads are relatively large compared to the rest of their body. So during a tornado, where they're thrown by the wind or an object is thrown into them or a building collapses, it is most frequently the head that is injured," he says.
Baker says because of Noah's helmet, his injuries weren't more severe. Doctors at Children's Hospital realized they needed to do more. They partnered with a local television meteorologist to produce a PSA to tell parents that helmets help save lives during tornadoes.
Other outreach is happening, too.
At a recent Birmingham Barons baseball game, safety advocates handed out 125 bicycle helmets as part of a giveaway for tornado preparedness.
The Fulton family of Trussville, Ala., was standing in line with their three kids.
"We didn't even think anything about it last year, and then we started hearing how much safer things were once it happened and that you should wear them," says Alan Fulton. "And it's like ... 'Why didn't we do it?' I don't know."
His wife, Melissa, says wearing helmets during severe weather is "a great idea; it just never occurred to us."
'Their Silence Is Deafening'
One reason it might not have occurred to the Fultons is that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is silent on the topic.
The CDC website tells motorcyclists to wear helmets because they save lives; ditto for bicyclists.
But if a tornado is bearing down? The CDC recommends people use their hands to protect their heads. It makes no mention of a helmet.
For three months we tried to interview someone from the CDC, but the agency would only email a statement, which said: "The scientific evidence from helmet use during tornadoes is inadequate to make a recommendation."
This has angered safety advocates such as Russ Fine. "I think their silence is deafening," he says, "and I'm embarrassed for them — terribly embarrassed for them."
Fine's team at the Injury Control Research Center at the University of Alabama in Birmingham completed one of those scientific reports. It found many tornado deaths around the region last year could have been prevented if people had worn helmets. He doesn't understand why the CDC hasn't embraced the research.
"Will it 100 percent absolutely, positively save your life? Probably not. But it's a whole lot better than having no helmet on, and that's a no-brainer," he says.
The Beginning Of A Change
Advocates don't expect the federal government to change its recommendations anytime soon. They liken it to how long it took to get the message out about wearing seat belts or quitting smoking.
"It's the beginning of a change where research changes in the way people respond and they're advised to respond," says Sandra Koplon, of the Alabama Head Injury Foundation.
Others, such as tornado safety advocate Renee Crook, who organized the helmet giveaway at the Birmingham baseball game, says ultimately it's up to the people, not the government, to stay safe. "You have to have a plan. You chose to live here. You need to be safe. You need to be aware. You need to have a way of listening to the weather, and know when it's coming, and be prepared."
Still, many people go to government websites to learn about what vaccinations they should receive when traveling overseas, or how long to cook a certain kind of meat. Advocates hope it won't be long for the CDC to add a line about wearing a helmet when a tornado is bearing down on a community.
On a Friday, it's MORNING EDITION, from NPR News. I'm Steve Inskeep. Renee Montagne is traveling soon to Afghanistan, and we'll hear her reports in the days ahead.
The 2012 tornado season is off to a deadly start. Already this year, twisters are blamed for the deaths of more than 60 people in the Midwest and the South. And the peak of the tornado season doesn't really begin until June. People in tornado zones know the routine. You hear the warning or the siren, and you head for cover. And now, experts are suggesting one more step that they say could prevent some deaths: wear a helmet. You see the effects and the experience of people who went through tornadoes one year ago this week.
Here's NPR's Russell Lewis.
RUSSELL LEWIS, BYLINE: Jonathan Stewart remembers very well the evening of April 27th, 2011.
JONATHAN STEWART: How far back do you go that day? It seemed like a normal day.
LEWIS: A normal day it was not. He'd rushed home just minutes before a half-mile-wide tornado swallowed up his neighborhood in Pleasant Grove, Alabama. Jonathan, his wife, adult daughter and eight-year-old son crowded into a tiny shower stall. It didn't take long for him to feel the house shift and become weightless, and then an explosion.
STEWART: I remember being sucked out of the house, and it was not being blown about. It was not walls blowing around. It was like a vacuum, and it sucked us out.
LEWIS: His family was gone. Lisa, his wife, peered up into the swirling sea of debris and saw her son Noah floating above the power lines. Here's how Noah remembers it.
NOAH STEWART: The wind just immediately stopped, and I was going down, head first, and then I think my helmet just cracked.
LEWIS: Noah had on a baseball helmet, the kind used in little league, with a strap and faceguard. He was the only member of his family wearing protective headgear, and you can tell in pictures taken that night. Noah's face was fine - just a few scratches. His parents looked beaten up. Noah had other injuries and went to Children's Hospital in Birmingham. Dr. Mark Baker was working in the emergency room that night. He says most of the 60 children treated for storm-related injuries suffered some sort of head trauma.
DR. MARK BAKER: Children's heads are relatively large compared to the rest of their body. So during a tornado, where they're thrown by the wind or an object is thrown into them or a building collapses, it is most frequently the head that is injured.
LEWIS: Baker says Noah's injuries weren't more severe because of that helmet. The hospital has even begun an outreach campaign.
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UNIDENTIFIED MAN: Children's of Alabama and CBS 42 want to encourage you to make sure your child wears a helmet anytime a tornado threatens. With your help, we can reduce the chance of head injury because our most valuable loved ones are our kids.
LEWIS: And parents aren't just learning about helmet safety from television.
MELISSA FULTON: All right, is it on there good and tight?
LEWIS: At a recent minor league baseball game in Birmingham, safety advocates handed out free bicycle helmets to be used during severe weather. Alan and Melissa Fulton picked up three for their kids.
ALAN FULTON: And we didn't even think anything about it last year, and then we started hearing about how much safer things were once it happened and that you should wear them. And it's, like, we had it. It's, like, why didn't we do it? I don't know.
FULTON: It's a great idea, we just - it just never occurred to us.
LEWIS: One reason it might not have occurred to them is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is silent about that. The CDC website tells motorcyclists to wear helmets because they save lives. Ditto for bicyclists. But if a tornado approaches, the CDC recommends people use their hands to protect their heads.
For three months, we've tried to interview someone from the CDC, but the agency would only email a statement. It said: The scientific evidence from helmet use during tornadoes is inadequate to make a recommendation.
RUSS FINE: I think their silence is deafening, and I'm embarrassed for them - terribly embarrassed for them.
LEWIS: That's Russ Fine. His team at the Injury Control Research Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham completed one of those scientific reports. It found many tornado deaths around the region last year could have been prevented if people had worn helmets. He doesn't understand why the CDC hasn't embraced the research.
FINE: Will it 100 percent absolutely, positively save your life? Probably not. But it's a whole lot better than having no helmet on, and that's a no-brainer.
LEWIS: Fine and other advocates say it may be like wearing seatbelts or quitting smoking, that sometimes it takes the government a while to tell people what's best to save their lives.
Russell Lewis, NPR News, Birmingham. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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In a few days I'm expecting to mount a Cushcraft R7000 multi-band (HF) vertical antenna on top of a metal mast that will be attached to the outside wall of a large metal shed. The aim is to have the base of the antenna stick out above the roof of the shed and so have an unobstructed signal path in any direction.
This particular antenna doesn't need a system of ground radials but instead uses a matching network, part of which is provided by a set of seven 49" (124.5cm) long steel rods that stick out in the horizontal plane (like a bottom-placed capacity hat).
The documentation mentions to horizontally space the antenna sixty-six (66) feet from any surrounding metal, but I couldn't find any information on the amount of clearance above a steel sheet roof. I'm thinking of leaving a space of about 3 feet between the roof and the capacity rods but that figure is just pulled out of a hat.
At what distance above a metal roof will the capacity bottom-hat of the antenna's matching network not experience a significant disturbance in a) resonance, b) take-off angle and c) perhaps any other main factors I didn't mention here?
It would be nice to know if the antenna would be similarly resonant in the car-park where it could be easily tuned as well as on top of the shed.
The R7000 and 7000+ are NOT quarter wave verticals they are HALF wave verticals( check dimensions you'll see starting 10 meters that its not 8ft=quarter wave , its about 12-13 ft , shortened from 16ft because of the traps)., the spokes at the base are NOT radials they are Counterpoises, 3 feet distance is not enough above metal roof or even an AC unit(I tried my AC unit and could never get ALL bands right), I suggest at least 8 preferably 10 ft above a metal object which Cushcraft exactly suggests if ground mounting the antenna.If u are using a metal roof, thats ur ground right there so we follow manufacturer's guideline=8 to 10ft.
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Tony Dungy & Deion Sanders Disagree on if Stealing Signs Is Same as Patriots Videotaping
Deion Sanders may want to tread lightly. Tony Dungy is a Hall of Famer and well-respected, but that didn't stop Deion Sanders from accusing the former Indianapolis Colts head coach of his own gate/scandal.
On Sunday night on NFL Network in a discussion with LaDainian Tomlinson, LT stated that an asterisk should be affixed to New England in the record books because of Spygate, the 2007 controversy that deemed the Patriots were guilty of illegally videotaping signals of the New York Jets.
At that point, Sanders accused the Colts of stealing signs.
"Those same critics, did they say anything about the wins that the Indianapolis Colts had? You want to talk about that, too? Because they were getting everybody's signals,'' the NFL Network analyst said. "Come on, you don't walk up to the line and look over here and the man on the sideline giving you the defense that they've stolen the plays of.
"We all knew . . . Everybody in the NFL knew. We just didn't let the fans know. That was real and that was happening in Indy.''
Dungy didn't refute Sanders' accusation of the Colts' stealing signals, but took issue with the description of the allegation.
"I think we have to go back to what is cheating,'' Dungy said. "People accusing us of cheating? I don't think that's the case. Stealing signals? You can go back to the 1800s in baseball, you can go anywhere there were signals done and people were looking and watching and trying to get signals.''
Stealing an opposing team's signals, per Dungy, has "been part of football.''
"Deion, I'm sure on every scouting report that he ever got, the first thing that's on there on the defensive scouting reports , who is the live signal caller, who signals the personnel groups in,'' Dungy said. "And that's what happened. And you looked over there because you wanted to know as a defensive player: Is it going to be three wide receivers? Is it going to be two tight ends? Who's in the game? There's a person over there signaling and Deion Sanders and every other defensive player would look at the offensive sideline to get that signal.
"That's all part of the game, but doing it legally and illegally, that's the difference. I hope Deion is not saying we did something illegally. Of course we got signals when we had an OPPORTUNITY to do that, and so did Deion.''
This could get interesting, but I'm siding with Dungy. If I'm a player, and I can get the jump on a sign or get an inkling of what that play is, I'm passing that information along.
Videotaping and illegally obtaining the sign is a totally different thing though, and it has no place in sports.
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My Ophthalmologist recommended something to keep the eyes from drying out due to air leakage through the lachrymal ducts (commonly called tear ducts). It is a gel that one puts in one's eyes before going to bed. It is called Systane and is made by Alcon.
(01-14-2015, 05:39 PM)PaytonA Wrote: My Ophthalmologist recommended something to keep the eyes from drying out due to air leakage through the lachrymal ducts (commonly called tear ducts). It is a gel that one puts in one's eyes before going to bed. It is called Systane and is made by Alcon.
Thank you Sir! Believe it or not, she already had some of that exact thing on hand. Apparently, she had not used it often, and certainly not on the night that the incident occurred. She is mostly affected with too much eye moisture, then with 'dry-eye' problems....But she'll be much more aware in the future of what can happen, should one or the other dry out too much again.... Not a good thing!
(01-14-2015, 04:03 PM)retired_guy Wrote: In my case I do still use a chinstrap to help with that at night, and Mrs. R_G does a great job of helping me keep my mouth shut during the day.
That brought a big smile! I can relate!
(01-14-2015, 04:42 PM)Sleeprider Wrote: FLcracker, just to keep things simple, you might want to look for some mask liners. They are supposed to be much more comfortable against the skin and stop leaks. She may or may not be able to do nasal therapy. It would be great for her if she can, but this is a pretty good solution that has worked for others.
She has been making her own...She bought a yard or so of cotton 't-shirt' material, and cuts them out out herself to best fit.... This did indeed stop a lot of leakage problems. Things were really going great......until.
Even after all this, her ahi was 4.5 last night...She had a 3.9 on the night that the incident happened.
I'm still never giving up!
"$70 co-pay for both doctors, and a 'script that totals $296.98. And at least two more office calls ahead"
Just curious who your insurance provider is.
I had plugs put in all 4 ducts to keep my eyes from drying out but I never had one get as bad as hers did.
I'm sorry to hear about Mizz Cracker's eye problem, hope she gets better, soon.
(01-15-2015, 07:04 AM)me50 Wrote: "$70 co-pay for both doctors, and a 'script that totals $296.98. And at least two more office calls ahead"
She's well on her way to being OK... But what happened was a serious wake-up call for both of us.
Thanks for the good wishes for her.
Thank you for posting this - good info. Last night was #2 sleeping w/the machine and I noticed a little bit of leakage out of the upper mask feeling it on my eye.
I wish I had known about that gel that you put in your eye; I would have likely tried that before the plugs provided that it was to help eyes not be dry.
I suppose you could. But with regular bathing and deodorants it shouldn't be much of a problem.


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Power BI Vs Tableau Vs Quicksight: Which Business Intelligence Tool is Right For Your Organization?
If you took a stab at when the term "business intelligence" was first used, you might not guess that it was in 1865.
Richard Millar Devens presented the term in the Cyclopædia of Commercial and Business Anecdotes. The context was this: A banker, Sir Henry Furnese, had gathered and made use of information about his environment before his competitors got around to it.
The core of the idea has remained the same. Today, business intelligence, or BI, refers to a set of technologies and processes that convert data to actionable insights.
The findings are presented in charts, graphs, reports, dashboards, and summaries.
These help businesses make better decisions and gain an edge over their competition.
BI can also refer specifically to business intelligence tools, which provide easier access to such insights based on available data. They help make businesses more self-sufficient. Benefits include creating KPIs, identifying business problems, visualizing data, and setting benchmarks for processes.
Furthermore, they can be used by small and medium enterprises – big players aren't the only ones with access to analytics. In 1968, only people with specialized skills could think of dabbling in anything as complicated as translating data. Fast-forward to today, and you have business intelligence tools at the ready whether you're a funded startup or fortune company.
Here are the highlights of three popular BI tools to help you decide which one works for your business.
Let's jump in. Power BI, Tableau or Quicksight?
A lot of people automatically reach for this platform because it's Microsoft. Which is fine. Here's why it might be right for them.
Power BI's core functions are dashboard creation and visualization, and it's a good business intelligence platform to start with. Its ease of use gets it major points. It's not meant so much for data analysts as for general users.
Intuitive features combined with drag and drop are used to create visualizations. It's also convenient to integrate if you already use Microsoft's products.
It also gains an edge with its natural language query tool. You can ask questions such as "How much did we sell last week?" or "Which country do our highest paying customers live in?" and get your answer.
Additionally, it boasts a focus mode. This permits a user to zoom into and interact with any visualization that they want to get a closer look at. Subsequently, insights are more in-depth.
Power BI has capacity for a data volume of 10 GB, which can be upgraded to 100 TB via a Premium account.
Go for this if: You are a small business with limited resources, or if you need data analytics but don't want to get a degree in the subject.
Price: You have two options:
Power BI Pro ($9.99 per month, and you can try it for free). Main features include ad-hoc analysis, sharing, collaboration and publishing.
Power BI Premium ($4,995). Main features include big data analytics, enterprise business intelligence, and cloud and on-premises reporting.
In terms of capability and speed, Tableau is a great choice.
It sets no limits for data points, thus enabling people to make dashboards of any size. (Comparatively, Power BI has a capacity for only 3,500 data points.) It's also better at handling big data sets. Similarly, Tableau doesn't have a limit for data volume.
Another thing that makes Tableau a cut above the rest is its "What if" feature. One of the most common tasks in data analytics is trying to determine a potential outcome. Tableau lets you ask, "What if I made this decision and not that?" and so on.
If Tableau has one thing that's off-putting, it's the fact that it's not very intuitive. It's not terribly difficult, however, if you're willing to do some studying or are already familiar with the data sets.
Go for this if: You are an enterprise or medium-size company with data analysts.
Price: Tableau has various packages and an option on its website to ask about how much you'll be paying. It is not unreasonable, though it is on the more expensive side.
You can get a free version, but its capacities are limited.
Amazon's Quicksight presents itself as a tool that is easy to use, like Power BI. It's lightweight, serverless and integrates into other AWS services.
It allows users to source data from both cloud data and on-premise sources, and requires no prior setup, which means activation is easy and quick. One of its best elements is visualization recommendations.
As with any tool, it's not all rosy. While Quicksight has good visualizations, its options for picking charts and graphs are limited. It is also a relatively new player, and there have been issues reported about security, database reporting, and functionality.
Go for this if: You have a limited budget, or you have a lot of customers but few employees.
Price: It is more cost-efficient than Power BI or Tableau, since it charges based on usage. That is, it has a pay-per-session model, going from $5 per user per month to $250 per month for 500 sessions each.
Each tool's usefulness depends on the needs and capacities of your set-up. And it's always a great idea to roll up your sleeves and dive into researching a tool's website before taking out your wallet.
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Gamma bolsters sales team with Head of Channel-North
Gamma has recently appointed Mark Boden as Head of Channel – North. The new role will see Mark overseeing partner relationships for the North and managing the team responsible for around 300 channel partners.
He joins the team from Daisy Partner Services where he developed relationships with some of the largest network and system integrators in the UK. Previously he has also held senior sales and account management positions with a number of companies selling core data & telephony services.
Commenting on the appointment, he says:
"I'm delighted to be taking on this new position at Gamma; the northern regions of the UK house over 300 of our valued channel partners, a huge proportion of Gamma's partner base. Our northern partners are very engaged and I'm really looking forward to building strong, long-term working relationships with our partner base here."
New appointments within Gamma also include the promotion of Zach Woods, who has taken the role of Account Director after over 11 years of service, stepping up from his previous role as Business Development Manager – the role sees Zach now responsible for some of Gamma's key partner accounts.
These new appointments follow an organisational restructure for the Channel sales team. As a UK business with staff living right across the country, Gamma have restructured the teams and accounts geographically, allowing account managers to get closer to and work better with partners. The teams now better reflect how the channel has evolved, whilst allowing us to improve support to partners and successfully onboard new business.
Mark Boden – Head of Channel – North


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HISTORY & ART
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Portrait of a City
With more than 150 photographs, this guide provides both a literal and figurative portrait of Amsterdam. The pictures show the sights. The text paints in the background and captures the spirit of the city. Use the book as a preview and, when you have decided what to see, turn to the Trip Planner on the inside covers to find out how to get there.
Format: 220 mm x 220 mm (8 2/3 x 8 2/3 in)
Weight: 0.4 kg (0.9 lb)
Pictures: 150 colour
Binding: Paperback with gatefolds
ISBN: 978 1 873329 29 0
Publication: 1998
Rummaging around in the Waterlooplein flea market, you can find an unexpected side of Amsterdam, a souvenir of another city half-hidden in the interstices between history and tourism and screened by the famous 17th-century façades of gabled canal-side houses. You may catch glimpses of it, too, along the battle-scarred route of the Metro where demonstrators fought developers in the 1970s, and on the moving canvas of trams leased out to artists by a playful city council. This is the city that Jan den Hengst and Jacques Constant have captured in a wide-screen preview: a living community with its own alternative lifestyles. Amsterdam is very much a contemporary portrait. All 150 photographs have been specially taken for the book, many of them panoramics stretching across two pages. They show not just the Rembrandts and the Vermeers of the Rijskmuseum, Van Gogh's sunflowers, the church spires and gun towers, the brown cafés darkened with age and the polychrome excesses of the Gothic Revival, though all of these are here, but also the achievements of the Amsterdam School and the most inventive modern buildings, including the new glass and steel Sloterdijk station. It is a fresh, invigorating and informative insider's view of one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations.
When you have decided what you would like to see, you can find out how to get there, where to stay, eat, drink or be entertained by turning to the Trip Planner on the inside covers. Here you will find all the practical information you need to plan a visit to Amsterdam, organized under convenient headings with a comprehensive index.
Exchange and Finance
Dam and Palace
From Post Office to Shopping Centre
The Smell of Tar and Ropes
Montelbaanstoren and Surrounds
Life in the 17th Century
Housing in the 'Twenties
Life After the 'Eighties
Living On and Near Water
The University of Amsterdam
Hotels on Historic Sites
A Sea of Flowers
The Magere Brug Area
Art and Administration Under One Roof
Rummaging in the Waterlooplein Market
Jewish History Museum
Renzo Piano's 'Shipwreck'
Sail Amsterdam
Nature in Miniature
The Piety of the Merchant
The Oasis of the Pious Women
History of a City
Temple to Lady Fortune
Musical Extremes
The Past for Sale
Advertising from Centuries Ago
Markets of Amsterdam
Vincent van Gogh in Amsterdam
Modern Art Behind Old Walls
Amsterdam and Water
Bank as Fairy-Tale Palace
Spaceship for Ajax Amsterdam
Jan den Hengst, born in 1934, went to horticultural college in Boskoop and later emigrated to Zimbabwe, then called Rhodesia. There he got into arable farming and landscape architecture. He returned to Europe in the 1960s and took up photography in Cologne. He has been working as a freelancer ever since. As well as providing photography for several publications, Hengst has written and illustrated his own book, The Dodo, the Bird That Drew the Short Straw.
Jacques Constant started his career as a newspaper and magazine journalist in Holland and the Dutch West Indies. He now devotes most of his time to writing and editing books. He has had work published under the names Jac G. Constant and Jacques G. Constant.
In the distant past, travellers from abroad compared Amsterdam to Venice, in part because it was a centre of foreign trade, but primarily because it was dissected in every direction by canals. Even now, many Amsterdammers live on or next to the water. Canal-side houses are among the most expensive in the city. Houseboats are moored stem to stern, sometimes in double rows, on almost every canal. Some are hardly different, in terms of comfort or price, from the houses they look out on. Unlike Venice, however, Amsterdam is not restricted to water traffic. Even if the canals freeze over – which does happen in harsh winters – it causes few problems. The city council simply closes off a large number of canals to round-trip boats and other shipping and gives Amsterdammers a chance to cross the city on skates.
The Netherlands has been famous for its flowers ever since the tulip mania of the early 17th century, when fortunes were made and lost as speculators bid up the price of the rarest bulbs to unsustainable peaks. Later, the growing of tulips, hyacinths and other blooms which flourish in the sandy soils around Haarlem settled down and became a serious industry. Today the country is the largest flower exporter in the world. There are even plans to build a tunnel between Amsterdam airport and the huge flower auction at Aalsmeer to make the exporting of flowers easier. In Amsterdam, the main place to find flowers is the famous flower market on the Singel, behind the Munttoren. Even in winter, the market is a sea of cut flowers and flowering plants. Some overflow into the street, others can be found in covered stalls on boats in the canal. The market on the Singel is not the only flower market in the city, but it is the best known. Foreign visitors cluster to buy bulbs there as a memento of the vibrant colours with which the Amsterdammers like to brighten their northern skies.
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Wild Britain
Wild France
Wild Ireland
Wild Spain
Richard Olney's French Wine & Food
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Sjoukje Ultzen (Leeuwarden, 1936) is een Nederlands beeldhouwer.

Leven en werk
Ultzen werd opgeleid aan de Academie Vredeman de Vries in Leeuwarden. In de jaren 80 begon ze met beeldhouwen, ze maakt gestileerde figuren in brons. Ultzen werkt figuratief en stelt in haar werk de mens, met zijn emoties en relaties, centraal. Een voorbeeld van haar werk is het beeld In gesprek (2001) van de drie zusters Brechtsje, Teuntsje en Tjaltsje, die volgens een Friese sage kerken zouden hebben gesticht in de naar hen genoemde dorpen IJsbrechtum, Tjalhuizum en Tirns. Ze exposeerde meerdere malen, onder andere bij Galerie Goutum, Galerie Lauswolt in Olterterp en Galerie Langewaal in De Waal.

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beeld voor het politiebureau in Dokkum.
2001: In gesprek of Brechtsje, Teuntsje en Tjaltsje, Doarpshûsleane, IJsbrechtum.
ca. 2008: beeld ter nagedachtenis aan Riek Stienstra (1942-2007), bij Schorer in Amsterdam. In 2013 verplaatst naar IHLIA LGBTI Heritage, gevestigd in de Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam.

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Best GoPro Alternatives
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If we say "action camera," you probably think about GoPro. Athletes and other active people are usually the main users of GoPro products. But increasingly, action cameras are also being chosen for family shoots to capture children's parties and important life events. If you are thinking about buying such a camera, you may be asking, "Is there anything better than a GoPro?" We suggest you familiarize yourself with the list of best GoPro alternatives.
The Best GoPro Alternatives
1. AKASO V50 Elite
Interested in the best GoPro alternatives? The AKASO V50 Elite is a great choice. It has ample opportunities for video recording and photography. You can record 4K videos at 60 frames per second. You can also take photos in 20MP quality and easily capture fast-moving objects.
Indulge yourself with high-quality, full HD frames. You can slow down the video up to 8 times with an ultra-high 720p240 frame rate to capture funny, interesting, or epic moments in all their glory.
This GoPro alternative is equipped with voice control. You can control the AKASO V50 with such voice commands as "Action Start Video" and "Action Photo."
Action cameras must have electronic image stabilization. The AKASO V50 Elite is equipped with such a function, allowing you to shoot insanely smooth video.
This action camera allows you to customize the viewing angle to suit your needs. You can choose between wide, medium, and narrow. It is also equipped with a distortion calibration function that can improve image quality.
Action cameras must be waterproof. The AKASO V50 Elite has an improved waterproof case so you can dive to a depth of 40m/131ft. The case provides perfect protection against dirt, dust, and scratches. It's ideal for water sports like swimming and surfing. The operating temperature for this chamber is 23°F/-5°C to 113°F/45°C. In cold weather, battery life is greatly reduced.
The 2-inch touch screen with IPS display makes controlling this tiny but powerful action camera super easy. Setup, preview, and shooting are very simple.
This GoPro alternative has additional features such as wireless remote control. You can easily control the V50 Elite even during extreme sports just by putting the remote control on your wrist. It is worth noting that the remote is not waterproof.
You can control the camera from a distance and from your smartphone. To do this, you need to install the AKASO DV App. The camera's built-in Wi-Fi connection will ensure uninterrupted connection with your smartphone.
Is the AKASO V50 Elite as good as a GoPro? It is one of the best GoPro alternatives. It is equipped with great functions at an affordable price.
2. Campark ACT74 Action Camera
If you need an affordable and reliable action camera, check out the Campark ACT74. This device is equipped with a 16-megapixel matrix, Wi-Fi remote control, and waterproof housing that allows you to shoot at depths of up to 30 meters.
The Campark camera records video in 4K at 30 frames per second. You can record your videos in fantastic resolution and share them with loved ones.
Among the best GoPro alternatives, the Campark ACT74 stands out for its 170° wide-angle lens at 170 that can also adjust to 140°, 110°, and 70°. This GoPro alternative is also equipped with a 2-inch HD screen. Together, these features give you new visual sensations and allow you to capture every detail. The time-lapse, loop-recording and slow-motion features are also useful.
The Campark ACT74 Action Camera can be controlled remotely from your smartphone via WiFi. You can also use WiFi to instantly share photos and videos on social networks. The Campark ACT74 is compatible with iOS and Android.
GoPro alternatives are also suitable for water sports such as swimming, surfing, etc. With its waterproof case, the Campark ACT74 can be used at a depth of up to 30 meters. You can mount the action camera on a helmet, bike, or wrist and take pictures while skiing, cycling, and more. And if you install it on a car, you can record the picturesque landscapes of your trip.
The camera itself does not have internal memory, so you'll need a micro SD card (not included) to take photos or videos.
Among the GoPro alternatives, the Campark ACT74 Action Camera stands and even comes with an accessory kit and 2 rechargeable batteries. Each battery lasts 60-90 minutes, depending on the resolution of the video, and charges in only 2-3 hours.
3. Sony FDRX3000/W Underwater Camcorder
When searching for the best GoPro alternatives, you can't miss the Sony FDRX3000/W. This action camera has maximum image stabilization thanks to balanced optical SteadyShot. When shooting, you can choose a wide, medium, or narrow viewing angle, shoot 12-megapixel high-quality photos, and even shoot up to 10 frames per second in burst mode.
Among the best GoPro alternatives, the Sony FDRX3000/W stands out with its back-lit Exmor R CMOS sensor and well-established BIONZ X processor. The processor guarantees consistently high video quality with any settings. The camera also provides accurate color reproduction.
You will be able to shoot video at a new level with 4K resolution and SteadyShot optical image stabilization. This stabilization system makes it easy to take clear shots while traveling or playing sports, or during other active situations, as the lens and camera matrix are connected and move together, controlling the entire optical path as a single floating device.
You can record 4K video with time delay and high-quality stereo sound. The Sony FDRX3000 has a built-in stereo microphone with wind noise reduction. This GoPro alternative also has a convenient microphone jack for those cases where an external microphone is required. The ZEISS Tessar lens allows you to capture epic ultra-wide-angle views. You can smoothly zoom while shooting.
This GoPro alternative has a very simple interface, 3 recording lights, and adjustable beep volume. The Sony FDRX3000/W is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, HDMI, USB, and a microphone jack.
TheSony FDRX3000/W action camera is solidly constructed, and you can use it anywhere. The case is splash-proof and frost-resistant. A waterproof case allows you to use the camera at depths of up to 60 meters. You can take photos and videos while on a walk on a rainy day, while skiing or snowboarding, and while surfing or exploring the underwater world. A universal screw mount allows you to easily attach the camera to any tripod.
You can control the action camera using the optional Live-View Remote or the Sony PlayMemories smartphone app. The app is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems. With any of these methods, you can start and stop recording, turn the power on and off, and much more.
The Sony FDRX3000 stands out for its photo and video capabilities. You will be able to take 4K, 8.3-megapixel time-lapse photos very easily thanks to the Time-lapse Capture feature.
Another advantage of the Sony FDRX3000 is its integrated GPS. This allows you to add built-in GPS tags to your video and generate data about your route and speed while filming.
4. DJI Osmo Action
The DJI Osmo Action is a great dual-screen action camera. The front screen allows you to easily frame yourself in the shot while the rear screen provides a clear, hyper-responsive display. This rugged and versatile camera allows you to worry less about your equipment and spend more time in action.
The camera's 40K, 60 fps video quality preserves crisp image details. Your videos will always match the intensity of the moment.
The DJI Osmo stands out among GoPro alternatives with a lens that has three aspherical layers. This allows reduces glare and distortion and provides a crystal-clear image even in direct sunlight. Meanwhile, RockSteady technology combines electronic image stabilization with sophisticated algorithms to provide a stable, jitter-free image.
The DJI Osmo Action camera lets you shoot 4K HDR video using a wide-angle 145° 12-megapixel lens. A 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor will make working with the camera very convenient. You can significantly increase the dynamic range of video content when recording using HDR video. You can also shoot video in 8x slow motion with 1080p resolution and 240 frames per second.
You can use the Osmo Action at depths of up to 11 meters. Waterproof pads and a hydrophobic coating on the rear touch screen make this camera an ideal underwater companion. Among action cameras, the DJI Osmo Action is one of the best due to its temperature stability. The camera will work perfectly even in extremely cold conditions, at temperatures as low as 14°F/-10°C.
The DJI Osmo Action has a user mode to simplify use. The camera saves, lists, and selects the shooting modes and exposure settings that you use most often. And the Quick Switch button provides you with easy access to modes and settings.
Good action cameras cannot do without a voice control function. Five voice commands allow you to launch basic functions, such as recording video, taking pictures, and turning off the device without much effort.
The 1300 mAh battery capacity significantly increases recording time. Additionally, the DJI Osmo Action has a convenient anti-slip grip and can easily be attached to a quick-release base, camera frame, or waterproof housing.
5. YI 4K Action and Sports Camera
Is there a cheaper alternative to GoPro action cameras? Pay attention to the YI 4K Action and Sports Camera. Among action cameras, it stands out for its functionality and affordable price. It records video in 4K at 30 frames per second and takes 12-megapixel shots using a wide selection of photo and video modes, including Timelapse, Slow Motion, Timer, and Burst modes. You can get great shots even in low light.
The YI 4K action camera is equipped with a 2.2″ high-resolution, high-sensitivity LCD touchscreen. The screen allows you to conveniently change settings, preview photos and videos, and take pictures. The display is made of shock-resistant Gorilla Glass, which protects it from daily wear and tear. The camera also has a voice control function to make shooting even easier.
You can take stunning action photos and videos with the 160° wide-angle lens. The YI 4K has an integrated electronic image stabilization system (EIS) with a 3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis accelerometer. EIS detects changes in position and movement. When the camera tilts, moves, or shakes, the sensors use an algorithm to compensate for the change and produce a stable video image.
The YI 4K action camera has built-in Bluetooth and high-speed Wi-Fi. Install the YI Action app on your smartphone and you can instantly edit photos and videos to share them on social media. You can add various filters and overlay musical compositions. You no longer need a computer to make epic videos from your travels.
The camera's battery life allows you to stay in standby mode for up to 8 hours and record up to 120 minutes of 4K video at 30fps.
Why is GoPro so expensive?
GoPro action cameras offer many functions, but so do GoPro alternatives.
GoPro cameras have a simple interface and are easy to manage. They have a touch screen display, voice control, Full HD and 4K modes, different viewing angles, and slow-motion features. These cameras can be remotely controlled by a remote or a smartphone app. Their compact size allows you to install them on any surface. Also, GoPro cameras are waterproof, so you can shoot underwater.
The reason for the high price of GoPro action cameras is their nearly 10-year history of development. These cameras have several generations of models that are on the market at one time. Thus, they have a wide range with a wide variety of specifications and prices for any user's needs. There are simply no other companies that can compete with GoPro in all niches right away. But alternatives can provide similar features at more affordable prices.
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An Apple Watch That You Can Design
In a fascinating new press release on the 10th of September, 2019, Apple had announced about the incredible new Apple Watch Studio. The Apple Watch Studio basically lets you design the Apple Watch of your dreams! You may mix and match the cases and straps according to your wish; and hence obtain that perfect look you wished for.
An Apple Watch That You Can Design!
This announcement was in fact made along with the announcement of the Apple Watch Series 5.
Hence, it seems that Apple Watch Studio will only let you customize an Apple Watch Series 5; you won't be able to design a custom casing/strap combo for an Apple Watch Series 3; which is now the oldest model that Apple sells.
After making your selections, you click or tap the "I'm done" button on your screen; and then you'll be able to confirm your case size; pick if you want a model with cellular connectivity, and check out. And if you don't want to use Apple Watch Studio, you don't have to — Apple still sells its Apple-designed casing/strap sets as well as individual straps.
Apple's words –
Apple had mentioned the following in their interesting new press release. A snippet includes the following –
"Apple today announced Apple Watch Series 5, debuting an Always-On Retina display that never sleeps, so it's easy to see the time and other important information, without raising or tapping the display. New location features, from a built-in compass to current elevation, help users better navigate their day, while international emergency calling allows customers to call emergency services directly from Apple Watch in over 150 countries, even without iPhone nearby. Apple Watch Series 5 is available in a wider range of materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, ceramic and an all-new titanium. Combined with the power of watchOS 6, users are empowered to take charge of their health and fitness with new features like Cycle Tracking, the Noise app and Activity Trends."
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Availability –
It's available right now on Apple's website and in the Apple Store App; also Apple will be coming to Apple's retail stores in the future.
Also, this fascinating Studio design may not be available where you live; And Apple says it's "not available in all countries," but it hasn't specified which.
"Starting today, Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) is available to order in 41 countries and regions; and Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) is available to order in 22 countries and regions. Both models will be available in stores beginning Friday, September 20."


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Kasabian – Kasabian Review
Michaelangelo McCullar | July 12, 2005 | Uncategorized | No Comments
1. Club Foot
2. Processed Beats
3. Reason Is Treason
4. I.D.
5. Orange
6. L.S.F. (Lost Souls Forever)
7. Running Battle
8. Test Transmission
9. Pinch Roller
10. Cutt Off
11. Butcher Blues
12. Ovary Stripe
13. U Boat
So a while back I got my hands on the new Kasabian CD for review. I listened to it, gave it a second spin, and then put it down for a while. Because, to be honest, the album had me a bit baffled. I wasn't sure what to make of these guys from Leicester. They came ready-made, built up with a lot of hype, The Next Big Thing from the UK. Named after Manson getaway driver-turned-state's witness Linda Kasabian, the band (singer Tom Meighan, guitarist Christopher Karloff, guitarist and synths Sergio Pizzorno, bassist Chris Edwards) has attitude to spare. The question is do they have the music to back that attitude up?
"Club Foot", the first track off the album, has been heard all over the place, and for good reason. It sounds like U2 if they'd made Achtung, Baby as their first album instead of Boy. The driving backbeat and swirling synth make an irresistible groove you can't help but nod your head to. "Processed Beats" kicks it back a gear, with its simple bass and drum line creating a canvas for the song's jangling guitar. "Reason Is Treason", with its relentless rhythm, may be the album's best track, a nervous, jittery track that midway through veers in a different direction before pulling back together for the end, a cacophony of cymbals and synth.
From that point on, though, the album begins to tail off somewhat, as the band begins to parade their influences. They've spent a lot of time listening to the Stone Roses and Happy Monday, and it shows. Songs like "L.S.F." and "Cutt Off" are catchy, avant-garde pop songs, but don't quite stand out the same way the opening trio of songs do. And some tracks like "Orange", "Test Transmission", and "Pinch Roller" are interesting experiments in sound that don't lead to much.
In the end, Kasabian has put out an interesting album. It's certainly got its share of listenable tracks. Maybe if they had leaned fully in one direction or the other, they would have had a better album. But one too many experiments leave the album feeling a bit lacking in cohesion. They have, however, earned the right to have their second album heard.
Michaelangelo McCullar


26/06/2018 - Weak labour productivity growth continues to mark the world's advanced economies and risks compromising improvements in living standards, says a new OECD report.
The Compendium, available online at http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/pdtvy-2018-en, provides comparative data up to 2016 on all aspects of productivity for each OECD country, including long term trends.
For further information, journalists are invited to contact the OECD Media Office (tel: +33 1 4524 9700).


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家母今年70歲,以前她一直忙着照顧家父,但自從父親兩年前走了以後,她就把心思全放在園藝上。
"During my childhood, young people in Hong Kong seldom had the chance to know about flying. They might have dreamt about flying in sky but what exactly flying was all about, they did not have any clue." Hogan Loh recalled,
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在經過多年的不斷的研究和測試後,Ringo委託一所由香港年青中醫師籌辦的高質素中藥廠,成功地製造草本護髮產品,處理各種頭髮問題,包括脫髮、頭皮、頭油、及頭皮敏感等,並在香港以「名古芳」成功註冊。
Few people are aware that persons suffering from Alzheimer's disease, dementia, etc. can be provided with guardians appointed under the Mental Health Ordinance (Cap. 136). The Guardianship Board, a statutory body which operates under the Ordinance, appoints guardians for persons aged 18 years and over who are suffering from mental handicap or mental disorder, e.g. mental illness, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, dementia or brain damage.
Those who are familiar with modern Chinese literature must have heard of Lu Xun (魯迅). In 1925, Lu Xun wrote a short passage called "The Kite" (風箏). The Kite was one of the selected passages in the syllabus of Hong Kong secondary school Chinese Language.
培養義務工作之心從小開始
剛踏入80歲的盧恩成校長真的是相識滿天下。雖然是工程師出身,但從事多年教育工作的他,致力於服務社區達半世紀,退休後仍孜孜不倦地參與地區義務工作。這天,盧校長與他的夫人一同來到我們在尖沙咀的辦事處與一眾同事見面,並與我們分享他的經歷。
Mediation – An alternate way to resolve disputes
Long ago in a rural Arabic village lived an old man. After passing away, he left his three sons all of his assets, 17 camels. In his will, he allocated 1/2 to his eldest son, 1/3 to his second son, and 1/9 to his youngest son. There was, however, one condition. None of the camels may be sold or killed. As 17 is a prime number, the three sons were, hence, very puzzled as to how they should divide the camels in accordance with their father's will. Unable to come to an agreement, the three sons decided to take the issue to the wise man in their village.
踏入60歲還可以學唱歌嗎?
來到著名歌唱家 Sabrina Ng (伍綺玲)的音樂室 (Sabrina Studio) 門前,隱約聽到一把低沉的男聲輕唱著一首古典金曲,由此我便可以斷定這位男士年紀不會太輕。幾分鐘後,他現身了,這位笑容滿面的學生由Sabrina 陪伴出來,相信他已年過70,但他那份自信和滿足感,絕對不遜於任何50出頭的男士。
學到81歲 -訪問華慧娜女士 (二)
「自古成功在嘗試」,今天要作一些修訂。81歲的Vera Waters華慧娜女士具體地告訴我們,什麼是「自古成功在不斷學習」。
Inheritance: the final part of financial planning, and the quintessence of one's life
If you think you are in a sound financial position, it is about time that you started to think about the issue of inheritance. The concept of inheritance has a long history in both Chinese and Western societies. In Chinese society, there have always been fights over who should be the "inheritor". Siblings may face each other in court due to the perception that the inheritance is distributed unfairly, and they never wish to see each other again. Such examples are perhaps all too common.
As we reach retirement age, it is advisable to start early on devising a holistic financial plan, including arrangements for yourselves and your spouse, the allocation of assets and your legacy. This would serve to protect yourselves as well as your family members, and ensure there is no question about the inheritance of assets which may, if not handled carefully, would leave behind nothing but regrets.
The wise are joyful; the virtuous are long-lived." ARE Wisdom work matching platform
Many retirees fantasize the ways they could best enjoy their retirement life. Imagine that you no longer need to work for the rest of your life, only thinking of where to play and eat every day. This lifestyle may be attractive to some retirees, enabling them to withdraw from full-time work and rest; however, some may become upset, feeling their personal value to the society diminishing.
Birth, aging, sickness and death are the inescapable parts of life. While many of us are well prepared for the eternal rest by making a will, we often tend to overlook the blurred lines between aging and dying (e.g. when one suffers from dementia and becomes mentally incapacitated), and as such, failed to make proper end-of-life care preparation. This is where EPA comes in.
Making a will these days is easier than ever and if you've been putting it off simply......
A reverse mortgage is a loan arrangement between the borrower and the bank. The borrower uses his/her self-occupied residential property in Hong Kong as security to borrow money from a bank. The borrower receives monthly payments over a fixed period to improve his quality of life.
Financial Management for the Elderly
The average lifespan of Hong Kong people is among the longest in the world. It is 87 years for female and 82 years for male. But for the elderly who have retired or approaching retirement, the above life expectancy could be an underestimation. With the fast development in medical science, I believe a large portion of the elderly who have just retired could live beyond 90 or even 100 years of age. This particularly applies to women.