A small studio has been inaugurated at the Marian shrine of Heiloo in the Netherlands
which will allow broadcasts to be made directly on site
The Coadjutor of the Diocese of Haarlem-Amsterdam
It was an important day for this European station
with many of the radio’s volunteers and staff participating
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EmailAn illustraton picture shows a person washing their hands with disinfectant soap on March 4
(Koen Van Weel/AFP)Handwashing can help kill the coronavirus
But you may be surprised by how short the history of handwashing actually is among humans
Miryam Wahrman, professor of biology at William Paterson University. Author of "The Hand Book: Surviving in a Germ-Filled World," published in 2016. (@MiryamWahrman)
Peter Ward, professor emeritus of history at the University of British Columbia. Author of the 2019 book "The Clean Body: A Modern History." (@UBC_History)
Emma Robbins, director of the Navajo Water Project at DigDeep, a human rights nonprofit dedicated to water access in America. Navajo artist and activist. (@robbinzintherez)
And so that type of hydrophobic interaction can disrupt the structure
But the other part of the process of cleansing hands is that various things can stick on our hands
And soap helps to break the bonds between what has attached to our skin and it helps to get rid of it
So that's another really important part of the process of why soap and water are the most effective way to cleanse the hands
as long as they are removed from the surface of the skin
"Soap helps to break the bonds between what has attached to our skin and it helps to get rid of it."
When is it that we first began to see soap or handwashing in the context of health
Peter Ward: “It's a surprisingly recent development
It's a story that … [goes] back to the Roman times
But it really picks up in the period from about the beginning of the 17th century onward
And there's been since that period of time a huge transformation of body care and body treatment that sort of began in the upper reaches of a number of Western communities and gradually diffused and percolated downwards to our own dear times
when we are now obsessed with our cleanliness
it seems we exempt our hands to some extent
Miryam Wahrman: “As we get to the mid-20th century
in fact hygiene in general and the access to clean water
has changed the landscape in terms of human health very dramatically
And the average life expectancy from 100 years ago to today has increased from about the mid-40s
And some of that has to do with public health and hygiene and even the simple act of having access to soap and water and the types of procedures that are done in hospitals using a septic technique now
Where now we don't have as high a risk of infection of our patients
"These are all tremendously important improvements in terms of health
And these all came about thanks to scientists that were able to show the link between germs and disease
So it is a long story and it does cover about 150 years
I think the thing we have to keep in mind is that the science is critical in terms of helping us to move forward and to be able to deal with this challenge.”
has changed the landscape in terms of human health very dramatically."
How have things changed in terms of access to running water
Peter Ward: “About half of American homes had a bathroom in the 1940 census
virtually all American homes have a bathroom
the homes everywhere [in] the Western world
So that transformation has been gradual and varied from one part of the country to the next
But it's really been one of the fundamental changes that's been associated with the hygienic revolution and the handwashing part of all that."
There are these additional layers that have to do with access to privacy
And the people who are marginal in our world today are the people who live beyond the edges of these things
There are certainly — I know people in the United States who do live beyond the edges
And there certainly are people in my own country as well
who live in more remote areas and who do not have easy access to clean water.”
On access to clean water in the Navajo Nation
Emma Robbins: “When you are able to wash your hands
You're reducing the risk and you're literally in your hands
when you don't have running water in your homes
but that takes a ton of bottled water to wash your hands
And so there's a third element that I always say
when you're leaving your house to go get water
you're exposing yourself to the virus potentially
oftentimes you can get to stores and there isn't any bottled water that's left either on the reservation or in border towns
"The second thing is when you're doing that
on the Internet and TV that those are the things that we can do
that you're not able to protect yourselves or your families
we're already all experiencing not having money
They have a 57 hour curfew on the weekends and it's hard
And so not having that is a lot more stressful.”
"When you don't have running water in your homes
And many families don't have that luxury."
Excerpt from "The Clean Body: A Modern History" by Peter Ward
Excerpted from "The Clean Body: A Modern History" by Peter Ward © 2019
Published by McGill-Queen's University Press
Reprinted with the permission of the publisher
Excerpt from "The Hand Book: Surviving in a Germ-Filled World" by Miryam Wahrman
Excerpted from "The Hand Book: Surviving in a Germ-Filled World" by Miryam Wahrman © 2016
an imprint of University Press of New England
The Embryo Project Encyclopedia (Originally published in The New England Quarterly Journal of Medicine and Surgery): "'The Contagiousness of Puerperal Fever' (1843), by Oliver Wendell Holmes" — "In 1843
physician Oliver Wendell Holmes wrote and published "The Contagiousness of Puerperal Fever," an essay about puerperal fever
a disease that occurs mainly as a result of bacterial infection in the uterine tract of women after giving birth or undergoing an abortion
Holmes argues that puerperal fever is spread through birth attendants like physicians and midwives who make contact with the disease and carry it from patient to patient
The article was published in The New England Quarterly Journal of Medicine and Surgery in 1843."
Vox: "The evolution of hand-washing, explained by a historian" — "Are we all washing our hands several times a day
As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic spreads
we should all be washing our hands several times a day
go give your hands a scrub with some warm soapy water for 20 seconds
Maybe spritz around some hand sanitizer if you don’t have access to a sink
Put on a little hand lotion so your skin doesn’t get too chapped."
Popular Mechanics: "The Shockingly Recent History of People Actually Washing Their Hands" — "It has become a ubiquitous mantra in the time of COVID-19: Wash your hands
it's one of the few pieces of advice that is essentially without controversy
hand-washing is a more recent development than you might expect
Washington Post: "Americans are told to wash hands to fight coronavirus. But some don’t trust the tap." — "For the Chavez family and many others in California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley
bottled water is the toilet paper of their coronavirus pandemic — an everyday necessity that vanished from supermarket shelves."
The Guardian: "Keep it clean: The surprising 130-year history of handwashing" — "It felt strange when Boris Johnson emerged from the first Covid-19 Cobra meeting on 2 March and told us to wash our hands while singing Happy Birthday
The preppers among us had panic-shopped while awaiting his pronouncements
and others fretted about vulnerable loved ones
the nightmare of simultaneous homeworking and home-schooling
Freethink: "COVID’s Unique Challenge For the Navajo Nation" — "Sprawling across roughly 27,000 square miles of deserts and high plateaus, the Navajo Nation is not immune to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The sovereign nation's battle with SARS-CoV-2 has seen 2,373 confirmed cases, as of May 2, and 73 deaths. Its per capita infection rate trailed only New York and New Jersey by late April."
Brittany Knotts is a freelance producer for On Point.
Meghna Chakrabarti Host, On PointMeghna Chakrabarti is the host of On Point.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 01, 2024 PlayLoading... The body of a missing Dutch teenager was discovered on Thursday, a day after he was reported missing, on "Dragon Crest Mountain," a popular tourist attraction on Phi Phi Islands, Krabi province.According to local rangers, the 18-year-old victim, Tim Bakker, hails from the Netherlands.
A rappelling team discovered Bakker's body while searching the cliff area of the 360-degree viewpoint, Dragon Crest Mountain's highest point.
Yuthapong Damsrisook, the head of the Nopparat Thara Beach-Phi Phi Island National Park, contacted the police to help identify the body.
Due to the steep terrain, the search team had to climb on foot to retrieve Bakker's body from the cliff. The operation took more than two hours.
Initially, it was believed that Bakker had fallen while exploring the cliff area.
Officers had been searching since the previous night, and it took over 20 hours to find the body.
“I spoke to the deceased’s parents, Mrs Karin Monique Valkhoff and Mr Rinus Gerard Bakker. They said their son had told them he didn’t have the strength to walk back down from the viewpoint. They returned with drinking water but couldn’t find him,” Yuthapong said. “We need to investigate further to determine the exact cause of this tragedy.”
During the search operation, one park patrol officer, Nattaporn Sommas, sustained an injury to his right knee.
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sexual assault and jailed for two years July 12
Photo: Ramon van Flymen ANPRapper and television presenter Ali B has been found guilty of one count of rape and one of sexual assault but cleared on other charges by judges in Haarlem
The former celebrity has been given a two-year jail term for the rape and assault
although he still has the right to appeal against the sentence
The public prosecution department had called for a three year jail term
The 42-year-old from Almere was the only one of four men at the centre of a “me too” scandal at television talent show The Voice of Holland to end up in court
A report on YouTube channel Boos in early 2022 claimed several dozen women had been harassed and abused by men behind the scenes at the programme
the public prosecution appealed for victims to come forward and started a formal investigation
Bouali was later charged with assaulting three women between 2014 and 2018
claimed Bouali assaulted and raped her during a writers’ camp in Heiloo in August 2018
He was found guilty of that rape but not of assault
Bouali was charged with sexually assaulting Jill Helena
a female participant in The Voice of Holland in 2013
Although her statements were extremely detailed and believable
the court said that it was compelled to find Bouali not guilty because of a lack of supporting evidence
The third is an alleged rape of 47-year-old singer Ellen ten Damme
during the making of a television show in Morocco in April 2014
She went public with her allegations after the story first broke
Bouali was found not guilty of raping Ten Damme but was found guilty of sexually assaulting her
The court said that Bouali had taken no responsibility for his actions in court
he tried “to take advantage of the public interest in the case”
describing the rapper as “rather forceful” and as someone who “does not take no for an answer”
Bouali denied all charges and his legal team have already said he will appeal
the public prosecution department decided not to proceed against band leader Jeroen Rietbergen or judge Marco Borsato who were also embroiled in the scandal
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Jan Verwer of the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) in Amsterdam received a royal decoration: He was named Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion
bestowed the enamel cross upon him following a symposium organized in honour of the researcher’s retirement
This decoration is only awarded to citizens with outstanding achievements in the field of arts
Expert in numerical analysis Mayor Romeyn praised the merits of the researcher during his speech: "Jan Verwer has made an impressive contribution to science in the Netherlands and abroad
He has conducted excellent scientific research in numerical mathematics in his 37 year career
This is a discipline that has proved to be invaluable for science and industry
Topics that Verwer studied include computational methods for initial value problems – techniques with which time-dependent processes
He has written several books that are internationally well-known
" Inspirer Throughout his academic career
Jan Verwer was affiliated with the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI)
the Dutch national research centre for mathematics and computer science
He guided and inspired many young researchers in the Netherlands and abroad
holding various academic positions at the institute
CWI organized a three-day workshop in Verwer’s honour
Jan Verwer also holds the chair Numerical Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Amsterdam
Analysis and Simulation was evaluated with the highest marks in 2004
He has successfully led the multi-million euro project BRICKS and he played an active role as the chairman of the Dutch-Flemish Research Community on Scientific Computing
Jan Verwer served the Netherlands as a true ambassador in the international scientific community
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) is the national research institute for mathematics and computer science in the Netherlands
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was found guilty of raping a woman in 2018 during a songwriting retreat in Heiloo
and was acquitted on a charge of sexual assault regarding the same victim
The 42-year-old former The Voice of Holland coach was also convicted of the attempted rape of singer Ellen ten Dam when the two were shooting the music program
The Public Prosecution Service (OM) had demanded three years in prison against the 42-year-old rapper for two counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault against three women - Naomi
A large part of the rapper’s defense was questioning the reliability of the victims’ statements
The court considered all three victims’ statements reliable but said that there was not enough corroborating evidence to prove the two sexual assault cases
Naomi said that Ali B attacked her during the writers’ camp in Heiloo in 2018
She was having sex with rapper Ronnie Flex
when Ali B allegedly began to grope her without permission
“I asked what he was doing and if he never heard of consent,” she said
Ali B then ridiculed her and continued to push to the extent that she eventually felt intimidated to give in and let him have his way
Ronnie Flex corroborated Naomi’s statement
The court also took into account a witness who came forward saying she helped the young woman after finding her crying at a bus stop after the attack
Singer Ellen Ten Damme said that Ali B raped her in a hotel room in Morocco
where she was staying during recordings of the television program Ali B en de Muziekkaravaan
He came into her room and forced her to have sex with him
She had told her manager and her boyfriend of the incident after it happened
There was not enough evidence to prove rape
though the court did consider attempted rape proven
with whom she had an affair several years earlier after appearing on The Voice
took her to a deserted forest path in the Amsterdamse Bos after a performance in 2018
The court considered Jill Helena’s statement credible but said there was not enough evidence to prove the assault allegation
The charges against Ali B are not connected to the television program The Voice of Holland, though his arrest did follow a BOOS broadcast revealing widespread sexually transgressive behavior on the program
Jill Helena did participate in The Voice in 2013
but the alleged sexual assault happened five years later
ignored bullies and comments for three years to grow his hair long enough for making a wig
Last week he finally had a haircut and donated a 25 cm ponytail to wig making charity Haarwensen
The Heiloo boy decided to grow his hair after he saw a little boy with childhood cancer three years ago
The fact that the boy had no hair made quite an impression on Jona
the owner of the hairdressers where Jona got his first haircut in three years
posted photos of the event on Facebook According to her
Jona had to withstand three years of bullies over his long hair
"Despite comments he persisted and today it can be cut
How many likes for this lovable hero?" Dekker wrote
Jona's hair was sent to be made into a wig
But for those who prefer camping during the better weather in the Netherlands
here are some great spots to pitch your tent
we yearn to get away from it all with our loved ones
We yearn for an escape where we can appreciate the beauty of nature
enjoy the simple things of life and just be
What better way to do this than to follow the Dutch enthusiasm for camping to make an easy transition from work and obligations to rest and relaxation
it doesn’t cost as much as a traditional holiday
The Netherlands is divided into 12 provinces which all have their share of campsites to suit all tastes as well as age groups. Here is my pick of camp destinations
Want to explore all the exciting things the Netherlands has to offer but on a tight budget
There are hundreds of incredible deals and discounts to be found on the website
Situated on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Winsum, Marenland-Recreatie offers canoeing and has plentiful walking and cycling routes
as well as giving a front-row seat to a scenic landscape
Rent a motorboat and enjoy cruising the Friesian lakes and IJselmeer –exhilarating family fun
De Wâldsang is situated in the middle of a nature park and is also known for its wonderful woodland
A quiet and comfortable campsite in the village of Hooghalen. Its facilities include spacious wooden lodges as well as cabins for that rustic experience with a touch of comfort
You’ll find a natural serenity in this landscape with loads of space for the family to spread out in
Suitable for families with young children, Camping ‘t Hazenbos is also ideal for cyclists
It’s also a 10-minute drive from the beach
which features a pirate bunker for the kids
Rivièra Parc is on the magnificent Veluwemeer Lake which has its very own beach in the heart of the Dutch countryside
This holiday resort has a well-preserved industrial heritage estate dating back in 1860
where guests can experience the traditional brick and roofing tile trade as well as becoming one with nature
This campsite is situated in the middle of the woods
right in front of the National Park De Hoge Veluwe and it’s also just three miles from the Burgers Zoo
just 20 minutes by bus from the bustling centre of Arnhem
This recreation park offers anglers the opportunity to fish in a number of lakes while hikers can enjoy a variety of beautiful rambling paths. You can also burn off steam or just float in Klein Varnebroek‘s heated swimming pool
There are several play areas for children and also a recreation room for tiny tots
Situated near Alkmaar with its world-famous cheese market
Ideally located on the southern rim of the magnificent Amsterdamse Bos in Amstelveen, you’ll find yourself in the middle of nature yet very close to the city center of Amsterdam
This destination is located in the center of the Netherlands in the province of Utrecht
and private are some of the words which sum up this park
Bungalow and caravan park De Wijde Blick is situated at Noordwijkerhout
Pure natural beauty in the form of long stretches of beaches and sand dunes as well as undisturbed forest areas
Le Parage means “the area near the dunes,” a name well chosen since the camping is just next to the natural park Hollands Duin
A short walk brings one to the quiet beaches on the Dutch coast
Just outside the cosy village of Oostkapelle
this park offers a carefree holiday space surrounded by trees
Set amidst the characteristic polders of Walcheren
it is only a bicycle ride away from the vast North Sea beaches
With its unique location, Weltevreden is at the edge of the village and at the foot of the dunes which gives immediate access to the beautiful south-facing beach of Zoutelande
De Zwarte Bergen is a 25-hectare campsite nestling in the heart of rustic villages and unspoiled countryside
as well as a pool and play areas for the kids
Awarded Beste Europese Kindercamping (Best European Children’s Camp) in 2009, Camping de Paal has an indoor subtropical pool that the kids won’t be able to get enough of; sports facilities for football
and badminton; a children’s farm with a variety of animals; and also theatre performances from Pipi Langkous to Pocahontas
Camping de Paal is simply one big playground for children of all ages
Camping Den Driesch is especially suited to motor homes
which is ideally situated 500 meters from the centre of Valkenburg — the historic town center is rich in culture
A spacious recreational park situated around a 30-hectare lake, peaceful and in natural surroundings, but not too out of the way. Make the most of this beautiful park campsite in natural surroundings with Klein Vink‘s spacious camp areas
The Netherlands is a country that has a plethora of activities
following the Dutch camping route is sure to blow out the cobwebs and give you a new lease of life
Located in the Dunes in Bloemendaal
Campingsite Delftse Hout in Delft – received 2010 best city camping site award
Buses take you back and forth from the train station as well as the center
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