April 2013
13312 ‐ 142 Street, Edmonton, AB T5L 4T3 Phone: 780 452‐2861
Dear Membership We had our Annual General Meeting on March 22 and, as is our custom, after a the President’s year in review we have a moment of silence in memory of the members we lost during the year; this always seems to be the hardest part of the evening. Elections were held because Lisa Putters, Bert Westmaas, Truus de Visser, and yours truly all finished our term. Truus de Visser was asked a month ago to extend her term by one more year to balance the outgoing executive, so the President, Treasurer, and the Secretary all serve a 3 year term, without having 2 of these positions leave at the same time. Lisa and myself put our name up for re‐election Bert decided it was time for a break, and went back to his old slot of Super Volunteer. Nominations from the floor where Cees Stolk and Nels Andersen. Frank Stolk was elected by acclamation, and Lisa Putters was re‐elected and Cees Stolk was voted in. A very big thank you to Bert for giving up his time to serve on your board, and to Nels Andersen for taking a chance to become come a true Dutch Canadian (this is just an inside joke). You may have noticed I missed the deadline last month, so Prince Willem‐Alexander made it to the front page, and for good reason. On April 30 you will all be invited to a reception in honor of the abdication of Queen Beatrix and inauguration of His Royal Highness Prince Willem Alexander and Princess Maxima who will become the King & Queen of the Netherlands. The official part of the party starts at 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm and we hope to go on for a few hours in the Flying Dutchmen and Nordic Rooms where you will be entertained by the BJ’s. There are two things you must do to get in: One You must RSVP, no exceptions. We have to order a lot of food, so we have to know if you’re going to be there. And Two: you have to wear something orange. This year the Silver Skate Festival was a two‐weekend event. The first weekend, which was Family Day weekend, was very well attended, we estimate as many as 40,000 people came out. The second weekend we saw only a fraction of that and we can possibly contribute that to very little advertising. But all in all it was a great time for all who participated and for those that came out to be a short order cook for the days. Thanks to all of you and especially to Pat & Ted Hoekstra and my better half Riek for organizing this great event. This year we insisted that we use our own kitchen and Northgate attached two brand new diners with seating capacity for 100, a brand new banner high on the roof: Snack Bar Holland to let everyone know we were a food trailer, which sure made a difference in sales this year. Our annual Spring Market is coming in May and we have good news: a new market coordinator has been found: Barb de Visser has taken on the challenge to look after the vendors, Riek will be in charge of the main kitchen, Emmy will look after the portable kitchen, Aris will look after the setup of twenty brand new galvanized metal market stalls built to Dutch design, thanks to a very nice donation of Russel Metals and Harco Mfg. I sure hope that the mountain of snow will be gone by that time. It sure has been a very expensive snow removal year for us, and I’m sure you are just as sick and tired of it as I am. Well my friends, I thank all of you for the vote of confidence and we will do our best to run our club to the best of our abilities. See you on the 30th.
Yours truly, Frank Stolk.
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Upcoming events CARD MAKING April 6, 2013 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING April 6, 2013 KLAVERJAS TOUIRNAMENT April 14, 2013 INAUGURATION RECEPTION April 30, 2013 DUTCH SPRING MARKET May 11, 2013 BLOOMSDAY June 9, 2013 HERITAGE FESTIVAL August 3‐5, 2013
Index April2013
Advertising rates
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Art Gallery News
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Bus Trip
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Calendar
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Card making Club
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COPD
NEWS FROM THE BOARD Truus de Visser ‐ 780‐434‐4133 ‐
[email protected]
The Board of the Dutch Canadian Club is pleased to announce, that we have Barbara de Visser as our new Spring Market coordinator for 2013. As stated in the advertising, she will have the full corporation from the board. And as always we rely on our dedicated volunteers to help, where would we be without them.
ANNUAL DUTCH SPRING MARKET SATURDAY MAY 11, 2013
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DCC Board News
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Editorial
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Fitness Classes
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Hall rentals
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It’s time for the annual Dutch Spring Market! Save the date on your calendars: Saturday May 11, 2013, 9am‐3pm. Come out and enjoy the variety of vendors, traditional Dutch Foods, entertainment and festivities. I look forward to seeing you all there!
Inhuldiging Willem Alexander
Barbara de Visser Spring Market Coordinator 2013
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Legend of the Flying Dutchman
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Members page
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Nederlands‐talige Top‐10
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Nieuws uit Nederland
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President’s message
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Pysanka (Easter Egg)
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Sewing Circle
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Spring Market 2013
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Stitch & Rip Club
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Upcoming events
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Windmills
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VENDORS
If you are interested in showcasing your business or wares, we are currently accepting applications for the 2013 Dutch Spring Market on May 11, 2013.
Please email
[email protected] if you would like an application sent to you, or phone, 780‐444‐8855 for more information.
VOLUNTEERS
As with all events hosted by the DCC, we rely on the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. If you can donate a few hours to help with the Dutch Spring Market, please contact, Emmy Diamond at (780)433‐5584
[email protected]. or Riek Stolk. (780)464‐4879 Thank you for your continued support. It truly is appreciated! 2
April 2013 Dear Readers: It’s April again and the regular activities at the Dutch Canadian Club are beginning to wind down for the summer. But there are some special events planned for April (Inauguration reception on April 30), May (Dutch Spring Market on May 11) and June (Bloomsday on June 9). And the Heritage Festival on August 3, 4 and 5 always means a lot of work for some of our volunteers before, during and after the festival. So even if the clubs within our club are taking a break, there is always something going on during the summer months. The DCC Auxiliary is always a huge part of any event that includes food and they are always up for the task of feeding hundreds of people: at the Silver Skate Festival, the Market, and the Heritage Festival, where there will be thousands of people visiting the Dutch Pavilion. Together with a large number of volunteers they make all our events very successful and we thank them for their dedication and enthusiasm. Now that the snow seems to be melting fast we start thinking about planting flowers and the smell of freshly mowed grass. I wish all of you Happy Easter days with your friends and family. Jenny Smits, Editor ‐ 780‐473‐0905 ‐
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Moving? Please let us know your new address so you won’t miss any issues of the Dutch Touch. Contact Lisa: phone: 780-466-5756, email:
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The Dutch Touch is a monthly publication for the Dutch Canadian Club (Edmonton) 13312 – 142 Street, Edmonton, AB T5L 4T3 Clubroom Phone: 780-452-2861 Please submit your articles and news before the 20th of the month if you want them to appear in the next issue. Drop them off at the Club or mail them to the above address.
LETTERS TO THE EDITORS We welcome letters from our members regarding Club matters and concerns. Letters will be edited for grammatical errors and will be forwarded for comments to the appropriate departments. Anonymous letters will not be considered for publication. Send your comments to the Dutch Canadian Club. 3
You may also contact Jenny Smits @ 780-473-0905 or Lisa Putters @ 780-466-5756 e-mail
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NEWS FROM THE BOARD The Annual General Meeting held on March 22nd, 2013, was attended by 47 members, (down by 18 members compared to last year) nevertheless it was a successful evening. A big thank you for your input, to all that did attend. Thank you to Pieter van Papeveld, who presided over the elections and to Toni de Vos, for attending to the signing‐in of members. It is our pleasure to announce that Frank Stolk was elected by acclamation as President of the Dutch Canadian Club for another 3‐year term. We welcome back Lisa Putters and newly elected Cees Stolk, as Officers. Congratulations Frank, Lisa and Cees. We like to thank Bert Westmaas for having served as Officer of the Board. Note: anyone wanting to express their concerns or bring questions forward, please jot them down and place them in the Secretary’s mail slot. Please remember to sign all submissions and we will address them at Board meetings. Thank you. A BIG THANK YOU to the Ladies for the serving of food, and washing the dishes and to John Devos, for tending the bar, at the Annual General Meeting. Also a Big Thank you to all who helped out by putting the tables and everything else back in to place. Your help was appreciated very much. Truus de Visser ‐ 780‐434‐4133 ‐
[email protected]
CARD MAKING CLUB We had a fun card making day again with some new ideas, and the next time we will try some out. We are looking forward to what Ria is bringing us back from Holland. Our next card making Saturday is scheduled for April 6. I hope to see you all there. Lisa Putters ‐ 780‐466‐5756 ‐
[email protected]
MEMBERSHIP DUES Our membership fees are per calendar year: January 1—December 31 at the following rates: Family (with children under 18) $60.00 Senior family $50.00 Single $35.00 Senior single $30.00 Student $20.00
Please send your payment with your name, address, phone number and email address to: Dutch Canadian Centre ‐ attn. Membership 13312 142 St NW Edmonton, AB T5L 4T3 or take it to the Club
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WINDMILLS April is a month flush with renewal. And it isn’t just nature that gets a jolt of energy. We benefit too, from the longer days, warmer temperatures and that sense of a fresh start. If you believe in old sayings, April showers will bring May flowers (maybe not in Alberta though). And according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition, spring this year will be drier than normal – and summer temperatures will be down a bit as well. But truth be told, the weather in Canada is famous for not going as planned. The only certainty is that winter will end (sooner or later) so we should start planning now for those months ahead when being out‐doors is a joy to be cherished. A big Thank you goes out to the members who volunteered in the bar and kitchen during the last month and also a big thank you to Feikje de Vries for continuing to arrange for our volunteers. By the time you all have read this we will have had our Easter Luncheon and Easter Bonnet parade, and will be looking forward to celebrating Queen Beatrix’s birthday with a cake and a toast. She was 75 years young in January. She will be abdicating the throne on April 30th, 2013, to be succeeded by her son, the Prince of Orange, Prince Willem‐Alexander. Please see the separate article about this reception. On April 25th, 2013, the Windmills will be holding a general meeting. Please try to attend. Our upcoming activities are: May 30, 2013
Windmills windup BBQ
June 3, 4 & 5, 2013
Jasper National Park Bus Trip. (This is filling up fast, so please try to get your name in soon).
Birthday wishes to all those celebrating a birthday in April. May your spirit keep the freedom of a butterfly in spring, and may your heart be filled always with the joys of simple things. To any of our members who are sick: if knowing that someone cares helps the healing process…., then you should be feeling better already. As always, hope to see everyone on Thursdays and please feel free to bring a friend, as we always welcome new members. Judy Boekholt – 780‐467‐3701 –
[email protected]
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DROP‐IN FITNESS CLASSES The Finnish Society of Edmonton is offering its fitness classes again at the Dutch Canadian Centre. The DCC has waived its rental fee and everyone is invited to drop in for free. So if you are serious to get back into shape this is your chance. The classes start at 7:00 pm on Mondays: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6 and the final class on May 13. The classes are given by a certified fitness trainer and the program is also for the seniors. Frank Stolk ‐ 780‐464‐4879 ‐
[email protected]
SEWING CIRCLE We are still working on our quilts but most of the work is finally done. We thank Trudy Moulyn for being there for us with her expertise and guidance and her special sewing machines which made it a lot easier for us to complete our projects. Now we can start getting our Spring Market inventory ready. We really appreciate your help Trudy! We’re at the club every Tuesday from about 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. Everyone who enjoys crafts or sewing is welcome to join us.
BLOOMSDAY
Mark your calendar for Bloomsday on June 9, 2013. We’ll plant flowers, do some weeding, followed by a Barbecue.
Jenny Smits ‐ 780‐473‐0905 ‐
[email protected]
Jenny Smits ‐ 780‐473‐0905 ‐
[email protected]
STITCH AND RIP CLUB Another month has passed and the snow just keeps on falling and we didn’t even ask for it . The ladies of the knitting group are keeping busy with our projects ,and we will be at the market also, selling some of our items. Our group is 13 ladies strong and we are having a good time. If some of you would like to make some 8”x8” knitted squares you could use some of our left‐over yarn. The squares will be donated to Hope Mission’s “Keep Canada Warm”. We hope to see you all at the Dutch Spring Market on May 11! Edith Van Leeuwen ‐ 780‐489‐8404 ‐
[email protected]
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Happy 80th Birthday
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Happy 80th birthday
Inauguration Reception April 30, 2013
Henk Sierink
Our members will receive an invitation to the inauguration reception in the mail. Please RSVP to the consulate if you are attending, the phone number and address will be on the invitation. Only those who have replied will be able to attend. No exceptions!
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Dutch Touch by email. The Dutch Touch is available on line in pdf format on our website: www.dutchcanadiancentre.com
www.dutchcanadiancentre.com Our new website is up with links to Dutch government services and Dutch newspaper, Radio and TV. Hall rentals can be booked online and the Dutch Touch is now online to keep you informed of our upcoming events.
If you would like to receive your copy of the Dutch Touch in pdf format delivered to your email address instead of getting a hard copy, please email Lisa Putters at
[email protected] with the email address you would like the Dutch Touch sent to.
MEMBER’S PAGE INFORMATION Members of the Dutch Canadian Club can place their personal announcements and classified ads on the Member’s Page free of charge. We need your ad by the 20th of the month if you want your ad published in the next month’s issue. If you have something for sale, or are trying to find something or someone, you can use the Dutch Touch to advertise at no cost to you. Phone Jenny at 780 473‐0905 ‐ email:
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The legend of The Flying Dutchman www.unexplainedmysteries
The legend of the Flying Dutchman is said to have started in 1641 when a Dutch ship sank off the coast of the Cape of Good Hope. Captain van der Decken was pleased. The trip to the Far East had been highly successful and at last, they were on their way home to Holland. As the ship approached the tip of Africa, the captain thought that he should make a suggestion to the Dutch East India Company (his employers) to start a settlement at the Cape on the tip of Africa, thereby providing a welcome respite to ships at sea. He was so deep in thought that he failed to notice The Flying Dutchman by Albert Pinkham the dark clouds looming and only when he heard the lookout scream out in Ryder c. 1887 (Smithsonian American terror, did he realize that they had sailed straight into a fierce storm. The Art Museum). captain and his crew battled for hours to get out of the storm and at one stage it looked like they would make it. Then they heard a sickening crunch ‐ the ship had hit treacherous rocks and began to sink. As the ship plunged downwards, Captain VandeDecken knew that death was approaching. He was not ready to die and screamed out a curse: "I WILL round this Cape even if I have to keep sailing until doomsday!" So, even today whenever a storm brews off the Cape of Good Hope, if you look into the eye of the storm, you will be able to see the ship and its captain ‐ The Flying Dutchman. Don't look too carefully, for the old folk claim that whoever sights the ship will die a terrible death. Many people have claimed to have seen The Flying Dutchman, including the crew of a German submarine boat during World War II and holidaymakers. On 11 July 1881, the Royal Navy ship, the Bacchante was rounding the tip of Africa, when they were confronted with the sight of The Flying Dutchman. The midshipman, a prince who later became King George V, recorded that the lookout man and the officer of the watch had seen the Flying Dutchman and he used these words to describe the ship: "A strange red light as of a phantom ship all aglow, in the midst of which light the mast, spars and sails of a brig 200 yards distant stood out in strong relief." It's pity that the lookout saw the Flying Dutchman, for soon after on the same trip, he accidentally fell from a mast and died. Fortunately for the English royal family, the young midshipman survived the curse.
BUSTRIP 2013 ‐ JASPER NATIONAL PARK
June 3, 4 & 5, 2013 Cost: $250.00 (based on double occupancy) Includes accommodation, coach & drivers tip, breakfasts, dinner, visits to Maligne Canyon, Athabasca Falls, Sunwapta Falls and other points of interest. Optional are the following excursions, which are not included in the cost but will be organized if there is enough interest: Jasper Skytram Columbia Icefields Maligne Lake Cruise The bus is filling up nicely. If you would like to join us, please let us know as soon as possible so we can start finalizing arrangements. To book your seat on the bus, please contact Pieter Putters at 780‐466‐5756. A deposit of $50.00 is required with the balance due by May 1, 2013. 11
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New AGA exhibition is a rare opportunity to see works on paper by Dutch masters such as Rembrandt van Rijn, Jan van Goyen and Vincent van Gogh. EDMONTON, AB (March 22/13) – The Art Gallery of Alberta’s (AGA) is thrilled to present Dutch Landscapes from Rembrandt to Van Gogh, organized by the National Gallery of Canada, from Saturday, March 23, 2013 until June 16, 2013. This exciting exhibition features over 60 works of art, including a drawing by Vincent van Gogh and four of Rembrandt’s famous etchings, from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Vincent van Gogh’s drawing, The Swamp, is a signature artwork from the National Gallery of Canada’s collection. Executed early on in Van Gogh’s artistic career in 1881, the work features a rare view of a Dutch site sketched from nature, and it displays the Van Gogh’s deep love of the Netherland’s landscape. In order to protect this delicate work on paper, The Swamp will be behind a curtain, which visitors will have to draw back in order to view the detailed drawing.
Rembrandt van Rijn, The Windmill, 1641. Etching on cream laid paper, 14.7 x 20.7 cm. National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Gift in memory of Margaret Wade Labarge from her collection, 2010. Photo © NGC
The Dutch landscape and its typical motifs, such as the canals and the windmills, have been a source of endless inspiration for the Dutch artists who have captured their character over the centuries. The works in this exhibition explore the emergence and blossoming of the Dutch landscape tradition over the course of three centuries. A special in‐gallery talk about Dutch Landscapes from Rembrandt to Van Gogh featuring Joan Greer, Associate Professor in the History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture, Adjunct Professor in Religious Studies and Hendrik Willem Mesdag, Seascape, date unknown. Watercolour on heavy wove paper, 47 x 57.4 cm. National member of the Science and Technology in Society Interdisciplinary Program at the University of Alberta, will Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. SGift of Hilda W. Mathewson, Ottawa, 1972. Photo © NGC take place in the exhibition space on Thursday, April 11 at 7 pm. Tickets are $15/$10 AGA Members and are available now at youraga.ca. Dutch Landscapes from Rembrandt to Van Gogh is organized by the National Gallery of Canada for the National Gallery of Canada at the Art Gallery of Alberta exhibition program. It is presented with the support of Capital Powered Art, and exhibition series sponsored by Capital Power. For more information about current and future AGA exhibitions, please visit youraga.ca.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease A breathtaking condition Chances are you already know about the danger of smoking and the risk of lung cancer that comes with it. However, you may not be aware of other diseases associated with smoking. One of the most common is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This lung disease includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in North America. Those diagnosed with COPD in Canada number 750,000. It is the only cause of death in which the number of people affected continues to rise. As many as one in five smokers will eventually develop significant COPD. Slowly stealing your breath COPD is progressive and starts after age 40. At first, it may be barely noticeable . The lungs normally lose elasticity as they age. However, in smokers and those with COPD, this loss is doubled or even tripled. Symptoms of COPD appear when the airway becomes blocked. This may show as shortness of breath, a chronic cough, or more sputum. (Sputum is material coughed up from the lungs and spit out through the mouth.) COPD may begin with simply feeling more breathless than usual with strenuous exercise. However, without treatment, it can eventually reach the point where simply getting dressed causes shortness of breath. Although primarily a disease of the lungs, COPD can also affect the rest of the body. Muscle weakness, fatigue, weight loss, heart disease, and depression can all be linked to it. Over half of COPD patients report that symptoms interfere with normal physical activity, household chores, family and social activities, sleep, and the ability to work. Smoking is the primary cause in at least 80 to 90 per cent of COPD cases. Very few non‐smokers develop the disease. Not all smokers develop COPD, but those with a first‐degree relative (parent or sibling) affected by COPD are more likely to develop it. Those chronically exposed to second‐hand smoke are also at risk. Occupational exposure to chemicals, fumes and dust (such as grain, coal, and industrial dusts) can also be a factor. This is especially true for those who smoke. Although some studies show air pollution may play a small role in causing COPD, it is much more likely to simply make symptoms worse in someone who already has it. A rare hereditary condition, called alpha‐1 antitrypsin deficiency, can also lead to COPD. Here, a protein that helps to protect lung tissue from damage is missing. However, the condition causes less than five per cent of COPD cases. It would be suspected in someone with symptoms of COPD who never smoked, or who starts having symptoms between age 20 and 50. Diagnosing COPD Anyone over the age of 40 with a history of smoking and any symptoms of COPD should see their family doctor . Diagnosis is made through pulmonary function testing. This special group of tests measures how well the lungs take in and release air, and move oxygen into the blood. Pulmonary function tests are not usually done in the family doctors office, as they require special equipment and technicians. The tests are done by breathing into the mouthpiece of a spirometer, a machine that records the amount and rate of air breathed in and out over a period of time. Some measurements are done with normal quiet breathing, while others require forced in and out breathing. These tests can help to tell the difference between COPD, asthma, heart disease, and other lung diseases like tuberculosis and cancer that mimic the symptoms of COPD. COPD can come on very slowly. Most people adapt to the feeling of breathlessness early on, and so do not notice symptoms until damage is severe. Some studies estimate that only 25 to 50 per cent of people with symptoms of COPD have been diagnosed with it. Unless COPD is identified, opportunities for treatment and quality of life are reduced. Treating COPD Lifestyle changes and medication can make a difference. People with COPD are encouraged to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Many centres offer pulmonary rehabilitation. This supervised exercise and education program is designed to improve the ability to tolerate exercise.
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Many different types of inhaled medications can reduce or prevent symptoms and improve ability to function. At late stages of the disease, it may be necessary to deal with low levels of oxygen in the blood by using oxygen all the time. Very rarely, surgery or lung transplantation is an option. Both exercise training programs and medications have been shown to significantly control symptoms of COPD. However, they do not actually stop the continuing damage to the lungs. Quitting smoking is the only way to reduce the risk of developing COPD or slow its progress. Worth quitting Smoking is a powerful addiction, and quitting can be very difficult. Nicotine, the addictive part of cigarettes, is quickly absorbed into the blood from the lungs. It reaches the brain in 10 to 20 seconds, where it has many different effects. It can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and make the body’s arteries narrow. In the brain, it causes the chemical dopamine to be released. Dopamine is often called the ‘pleasure chemical’ of the brain, as it provides feelings of enjoyment. Its release reinforces the desire to keep smoking. Other street drugs, like cocaine, also release dopamine. This explains why nicotine is addictive ‐it is a very powerful drug. Quitting smoking leads to withdrawal, as the body has become used to nicotine. Withdrawal symptoms start an hour or two after the last cigarette and are most intense in the first few days. Symptoms may include nervousness, poor sleep, cough, and a irritable mood. As difficult as it can be to quit smoking, it is the single most important thing that you can do for your health at any age. You will benefit even if you already developed an illness like COPD. People diagnosed with COPD who quit smoking have fewer symptoms, spend less time in hospital and are less likely to die of the condition. The rate at which lung function declines with age will even return to that of a non‐smoker. Your risk of death drops almost as soon as you quit smoking. This is most likely due to the blood’s improved ability to deliver oxygen to the body’s tissues. Those who quit also rapidly reduce the chances of developing heart disease, cancer, and lung disease. These benefits last a lifetime. After 10 to 15 smoke free years, your risk of dying from any illness related to smoking drops to that of someone who has never smoked. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a serious illness affecting a great number of smokers, and is often undiagnosed. If you think that you may be affected, get tested. Early diagnoses and treatment are vital. Quitting smoking is the most effective way to treat this disease. It is never to late to quit. Symptoms of COPD Shortness of breath that: Is getting worse Is related to exercise or other activities Happens every day Gets worse with colds Chronic cough with sputum Having to walk more slowly than people of the same age or stopping to catch your breath when walking at your own pace . Recurrent bronchitis Sensation of chest tightness with or without actual wheezing Fatigue, weight loss or depression. Source: Family Health
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Julia ‐ Nick & Simon Oceaan ‐ Racoon Daar sta je dan 2013 (Waar zijn al je vrienden) ‐ Rene Froger Het gaat om de liefde ‐ John de Bever Wat heeft een mens nog meer te wensen ‐ Marianne Weber & Willem Bareth Altijd met je varen ‐ Mike & Colin Het kuikentje Piep ‐ Pulcino Pio Helemaal naar de klote ‐ the Partysquad featuring Jayh, Sjaak & Reverse Dit gaat nooit voorbij ‐ Henk Bernard Als mijn gevoel zegt ‐ Wesley Klein 15
INHULDIGING WILLEM‐ALEXANDER Op 28 januari 2013 heeft Koningin Beatrix bekend gemaakt afstand te doen van de troon, om plaats te maken voor haar zoon, kroonprins Willem‐Alexander. Willem‐Alexander zal op 30 april 2013, tijdens Koninginnedag, in Amsterdam worden gehuldigd als Koning. De plechtigheden omtrent de troonswisseling en de inhuldiging van Willem‐Alexander zullen plaatsvinden op De Dam en in de Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Programma inhuldiging Op 30 april 2013 zal Koningin Beatrix in het Koninklijk Paleis op de Dam in Amsterdam tussen 10.00 uur en 10.30 uur de officiële Akte van Abdicatie tekenen. Dit zal zij doen in het bijzijn van haar familie, de voorzitters van de Eerste en Tweede Kamer, de ministers en de gevolmachtigde ministers van Aruba, Curaçao en Sint Maarten. Door het ondertekenen van deze akte doet Koningin Beatrix officieel afstand van de troon. Vanaf dat moment is kroonprins Willem‐Alexander de nieuwe Koning. Toespraak balkon Na het tekenen van de Akte van Abdicatie (omstreeks 10.30 uur) zullen Beatrix, vanaf dat moment prinses, en Koning Willem‐Alexander een toespraak houden op het balkon van het paleis op de Dam. Máxima, op dat moment al Koningin, zal daar ook bij zijn. Na de toespraak zullen tevens kroonprinses Catharina‐Amalia, en de prinsessen Alexia en Ariane het balkon betreden. Inhuldiging Nieuwe Kerk Na 14.00 uur zal Willem‐Alexander in De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam worden beëdigd en worden ingehuldigd als Koning. Dit gebeurt tijdens een zogeheten verenigde vergadering van de Eerste en Tweede Kamer, waarbij Koning Willem‐Alexander een toespraak houdt en de eed aflegt. Willem‐Alexander zal tijdens de eed trouw zweren aan de Grondwet en beloven het koningschap getrouw te vervullen. Daarna houdt de voorzitter van de vergadering, Fred de Graaf, een toespraak. Bij deze plechtigheid in de Nieuwe Kerk zullen diverse vertegenwoordigers van Europese vorstenhuizen aanwezig zijn. Eed en receptie De Kamerleden en de afgevaardigen van de parlementen van Aruba, Curaçao en Sint Maarten kunnen daarna de eed of belofte aan de nieuwe koning afleggen. De laatste officiële activiteit rond de troonswisseling is een receptie voor autoriteiten en Kamerleden in het Koninklijk Paleis tussen 16.30 en 17.30 uur. Vaartocht over het IJ Koning Willem‐Alexander en Koningin Maxima zullen na de inhuldiging in de Nieuwe Kerk een vaartocht maken over het IJ. Deze vaartocht zal omstreeks 19.00 uur beginnen. 's Avonds stapt het Koningspaar bij het filminstituut Eye aan de noordoever op de boot. De vaartocht gaat langs het Oeverpark, via de noordkant van het IJ, naar de kop van het Java‐eiland gaan, en eindigen aan de overkant, bij het Muziekgebouw. Tijdens de vaartocht over het IJ zullen diverse artiesten optreden. Tussen 20.30 uur en 21.00 uur wordt de feestdag in Amsterdam afgesloten met saluutschoten. Tijdschema inhuldiging 10.00 ‐ 10.30 uur ‐ Abdicatie van Koningin Beatrix in het Koninklijk Paleis op de Dam. 10.30 ‐ 10.50 uur ‐ Toespraak van Koning Willem‐Alexander en Koningin Máxima, samen met (dan) prinses Beatrix. Na de toespraak komen de prinsessen Amalia, Alexia en Ariane ook op het balkon. 14.00 ‐ 15.30 uur ‐ Inhuldiging van Koning Willem‐Alexander in de Nieuwe Kerk. Aansluitend is er de receptie voor genodigden. Omstreeks 18.30 uur ‐ Koning Willem‐Alexander en Koningin Máxima vertrekken per bus naar het EYE Film Instituut. 19.00 ‐ 20.30 uur ‐ Koningsvaart van het koninklijk echtpaar op het IJ. 20.30 uur ‐ Einde Koningsvaart. De vaartocht wordt afgesloten met saluutschoten van de aanwezige schepen. Na de rondvaart is er een diner voor genodigden.
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Museumplein wordt Oranjeplein Tijdens Koninginnedag zal het Museumplein worden omgedoopt tot het Oranjeplein. De abdicatie en de inhuldiging zullen hier voor de bezoekers op grote schermen te volgen zijn. 's Avonds wordt er vervolgens een Koningsbal georganiseerd. Hierbij zal er romantische en musical‐achtig muziek worden gedraaid. Gevolgen inhuldiging voor Koninginnedag in Amsterdam De inhuldiging tijdens Koninginnedag zorgt er voor dat er diverse aanvullende maatregelen getroffen worden in Amsterdam. Om de veiligheid te waarborgen en iedereen een leuke dag te bezorgen zullen, naast de gebruikelijke maatregelen, extra aanvullende maatregelen gelden. Vrijmarkten De vrijmarkten kunnen gewoon doorgaan, behalve op plekken waar op 30 april plechtigheden rond de troonswisseling worden gehouden. De Burgemeester wil het karakter van Koninginnedag in Amsterdam behouden: "Dat betekent dat we vrijmarkten toestaan, evenals kleine feestjes en kleinschalige evenementen aan de randen van de stad om de dag zo ordelijk mogelijk te laten verlopen. En zodat het ook een volksfeest kan zijn", aldus de woordvoerder van Burgemeester Van der Laan. Evenementen Sinds vorig jaar heeft de gemeente gekozen voor een kleinschaligere opzet van Koninginnedag in Amsterdam. Dit beleid hield in dat grote evenementen uit het centrum geweerd werden en veelal verplaatst werden naar locaties buiten het centrum. Voor 2013 heeft de gemeente Amsterdam wederom voor deze opzet gekozen. In het gebied waar de plechtigheden omtrent de inhuldiging zullen plaatsvinden, zullen geen extra evenementen worden gehouden. Verder zal getracht worden de verdere evenementen, zowel de kleinschalige in het centrum, als de grote buiten het centrum, zoveel mogelijk door te laten gaan. Koningsnacht Koninginnedag zal overgaan in Koningsnacht in de nacht van 30 april op 1 mei. Op een aantal locaties in de stad zullen de evenementen, onder andere het Koningsbal op het Museumplein, die avond langer doorgaan. De gemeente Amsterdam heeft hiervoor gekozen om bezoekers meer gespreid over de avond te laten vertrekken. Verder hoopt de gemeente Amsterdam dat deze opzet het effect heeft dat Koninginnenacht minder massaal wordt gevierd en mensen er voor kiezen om niet de avond voor, maar pas ná de inhuldiging te feesten. http://www.koninginnedagamsterdam.nl/inhuldiging/
MONARCHY PROTESTS APRIL 30 2013 Thursday 21 March 2013 Amsterdam city council has earmarked six areas around the city where anti‐monarchy protestors can demonstrate during king Willem‐Alexander's investiture on April 30. The locations include the Spui and Waterlooplein in the city centre. The other four locations are spread across the city: Fredriksplein, Frederik Hendrikplantsoen, Azartplein and IJplein. No permit will be needed to demonstrate against the monarchy but it will have to be registered with city officials 24 hours before the start. The mayor will also be able to set conditions. Republican group Nieuw Republikeins Genootschap said earlier it planned to hold a demonstration in the capital, with music, debate and culture. Willem‐Alexander will be sworn in as king in the Nieuwe Kerk on the afternoon of April 30 Dutchnews.nl
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PYSANKA ‐ EASTER EGG
A pysanka is a Ukrainian Easter egg, decorated using a wax‐resist (batik) method. The word comes from the verb pysaty, "to write", as the designs are not painted on, but written with beeswax. The word pysanka refers specifically to an egg decorated with traditional Ukrainian folk designs, and is not a generic term for any egg decorated using wax resist. Pysanka is often taken to mean any type of decorated egg, but it specifically refers to an egg created by the written‐wax batik method and utilizing traditional folk motifs and designs. Several other types of decorated eggs are seen in Ukrainian tradition, and these vary throughout the regions of Ukraine.
The world's largest pysanka was erected in Vegreville, Alberta in 1974, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The art of the decorated egg in Ukraine, or the pysanka, probably dates back to ancient times. No actual ancient examples exist, as eggshells are fragile. As in many ancient cultures, Ukrainians worshipped a sun god (Dazhboh). The sun was important ‐ it warmed the earth and thus was a source of all life. Eggs decorated with nature symbols became an integral part of spring rituals, serving as benevolent talismans.
In pre‐Christian times, Dazhboh was one of the main deities in the Slavic pantheon; birds were the sun god's chosen creations, for they were the only ones who could get near him. Humans could not catch the birds, but they did manage to obtain the eggs the birds laid. Thus, the eggs were magical objects, a source of life. The egg was also honored during rite‐of‐Spring festivals––it represented the rebirth of the earth. The long, hard winter was over; the earth burst forth and was reborn just as the egg miraculously burst forth with life. The egg, therefore, was believed to have special powers. With the advent of Christianity, via a process of religious syncretism, the symbolism of the egg was changed to represent, not nature's rebirth, but the rebirth of man. Christians embraced the egg symbol and likened it to the tomb from which Christ rose. With the acceptance of Christianity in 988, the decorated pysanka, in time, was adapted to play an important role in Ukrainian rituals of the new religion. Many symbols of the old sun worship survived and were adapted to represent Easter and Christ's Resurrection. In modern times, the art of the pysanka was carried abroad by Ukrainian emigrants to North and South America, where the custom took hold, and concurrently banished in Ukraine by the Soviet regime (as a religious practice), where it was nearly forgotten. Museum collections were destroyed both by war and by Soviet cadres. Since Ukrainian Independence in 1991, there has been a rebirth of the art in its homeland. Many superstitions were attached to pysanky. Pysanky were thought to protect households from evil spirits, catastrophe, lightning and fires. Pysanky with spiral motifs were the most powerful, as the demons and other unholy creatures would be trapped within the spirals forever. A blessed pysanka could be used to find demons hidden in the dark corners of your house. Pysanky held powerful magic, and had to be disposed of properly, lest a witch get a hold of one. She could use the shell to gather dew, and use the gathered dew to dry up a cow's milk. The witch could also use bits of the eggshell to poke people and sicken them. The eggshell had to be ground up very finely (and fed to chickens to make them good egg layers) or broken into pieces and tossed into a running stream. The cloth used to dry pysanky was powerful, too, and could be used to cure skin diseases. And it was considered very bad luck to trample on a pysanka–God would punish anyone who did with a variety of illnesses There were superstitions regarding the colors and designs on the pysanky. One old Ukrainian myth centered on the wisdom of giving older people gifts of pysanky with darker colors and/or rich designs, for their life has already been filled. Similarly, it is appropriate to give young people pysanky with white as the predominant color because their life is still a blank page. Girls would often give pysanky to young men they fancied, and include heart motifs. It was said, though, that a girl should never give her boyfriend a pysanky that has no design on the top and bottom of the egg, as this might signify that the boyfriend would soon lose his hair. 18
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Kanaal met naam nieuwe koning Een nieuwe vaarverbinding in Drenthe krijgt de naam Koning Willem‐Alexanderkanaal. Dat hebben de provincie Drenthe en de gemeente Emmen bekendgemaakt. Het is het eerste infrastructurele project in Nederland dat naar de nieuwe koning wordt vernoemd. "We hebben het kabinet van het koninklijk huis gevraagd of Willem‐Alexander als koning zijn naam wil verbinden aan dit project. We zijn zeer verguld dat hij daarmee heeft ingestemd'', zegt de Drentse gedeputeerde Henk Brink tegen persbureau ANP. De gemeente Hellevoetsluis besloot een kade niet naar de nieuwe koning te vernoemen, omdat de afkorting van de Koning Willem‐Alexanderkade (kwak) te denigrerend zou zijn. Het Koning Willem‐Alexanderkanaal is de nieuwe vaarverbinding van 6 kilometer tussen Klazienaveen en Oranjedorp. Het kanaal maakt deel uit van het project Veenvaart. Dat is een route voor de pleziervaart die door de Drentse en Groningse veenkoloniën gaat en laat zien hoe het landschap zich door de eeuwen heen heeft gevormd. Het Koning Willem‐Alexanderkanaal wordt op 8 juni geopend. Nederland in top‐5 recyclen Op het gebied van afval‐recycling is Nederland een van de koplopers in Europa. Ruim de helft van het afval (51%) wordt opnieuw gebruikt. Dat is net iets minder dan in Oostenrijk, Duitsland en België. Dat meldt het Europees Milieuagentschap (EEA). Nederland doet het volgens de onderzoekers goed omdat er al lange tijd aan recycling wordt gedaan. Ook zijn er maatregelen genomen om te bevorderen dat er minder afval wordt geproduceerd. De jaarlijkse hoeveelheid afval per Nederlander is nog wel vrij hoog. In 2010 was het 595 kilo, tegen gemiddeld 502 kilo in de 32 onderzochte landen. Gemiddeld wordt in Europa 35 procent van het afval hergebruikt. Het Europees Parlement wil dat dat in 2020 50 procent is. Bezuinigingen op Nederlandse ambassades zijn onwenselijk. De Adviesraad Internationale Vraagstukken (AIV) heeft dat gesteld in een advies over ontwikkelingssamenwerking. De AIV noemt de ambassades onontbeerlijk voor een nieuwe vorm van ontwikkelingssamenwerking. Die is nodig omdat de huidige, klassieke vorm van samenwerking achterhaald is, aldus de AIV. Volgens de raad moet de toekomstige ontwikkelingssamenwerking meer gebaseerd zijn op flexibele samenwerking tussen overheden, internationale organisaties, bedrijven, maatschappelijke organisaties en kennisinstellingen. Het kabinet wil bezuinigen op de kosten van ambassades, onder meer door vaker met andere Europese landen een pand of een post te delen.
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