Historically, Holland fought the effects of Global Warming there with sea walls, etc. What are they doing now?
My friend was in Holland (The Netherlands) about ten years ago, and said they were already actively working against the effects of Global Climate Change/Global Warming back then. They were building their sea walls and dikes up much higher, and also finding area for water flow in rivers and flood plains to exist safely. But now it is ten years later, and we know things have gotten worse, faster, and I am wondering what they are doing about it now. What are they working on? Technology? Changing housing patterns? Are there people who are emigrating away from that country? What is the latest? Please don't use this question as a forum to argue against Global Climate Change. While it is true that Holland has always been low, and parts are sinking, and the sea level rise wasn't always called "Global Warming" or anything else like that, it is also the case that there are articles from the late 1990's talking about Holland dealing with the sea level, tides and surf rising up higher due to Global Climate Changes/Global Warming. They first began working on the sea rise problem in the fifties. My question is what are they doing about the effects of it now. My question isn't what they are doing to lower the temperature, since Holland is too small to make much impact. The answer that has the two links (one to the NY Times) has good information. "Best answer" will go to someone who connects me to information coming right from The Netherlands, about what they are working on now, and planning in the future.
Global Warming - 8 Answers
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Nothing I want to know about. ( Been there. )
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I am Dutch and asked this very same question a few weeks ago ,but i did not get any good answers http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsLS3WG2CbgT_MgJTBZkXczsy6IX?qid=20070529155703AAp6Zhv
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The only thing walls and dikes help with are longshore current errosion, which is not an effect of global warming, but what happens to ocean shores. They are probably currently/ regularly rebuilding and fixing these walls because they are being erroded by waves and water movement! The Netherlands is probably cleaner than some countries because more people ride their bikes there (so I've heard).
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There are areas of holland that were always below sea level, global warming wasn't the reason for dykes
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the netherlands r expected 2 go underwater w/in 50 years
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Well the EU is concidered a world leader in dealing with Greenhouse Gas emissions so I think they are doing quite a bit in terms of sea level rise by using environmental policies like Greenhouse Gas caps, emissions trading etc.. They are currently working on the most important issue Transportation.. Cars are the most prevalent source of human GHG emissions..
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What kind of revisionist liberal stuff have you been reading? Holland built the sea walls because they DRAINED a sea bed to make more usable land. They were building the dikes and using windmills to pump out the water for hundreds of years before anyone came up with the term "Global Warming." Your question is based on a premise that has no foundation in reality.
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Here's a recent article with some information. Holland is the 4th country. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/03/science/earth/03clim.html?ex=1333252800&en=44b06c0a12fbde36&ei=5088... A little more here: http://www.canary-project.org/photos_netherlands.html EDIT: http://www.government.nl/actueel/nieuwsarchief/2003/12December/12/42_24189.jsp http://www.government.nl/actueel/nieuwsarchief/2007/03March/09/0-42-1_42-93925.jsp http://www.government.nl/actueel/nieuwsarchief/2006/11November/20/0-42-1_42-89433.jsp http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070413100826.htm http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/sgw_read.asp?id=10122412132006 Does this count? http://www.uwgb.edu/DutchS/PSEUDOSC/GlobWarm.HTM
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
what is the Huge red lump, and how do i get rid of it
what is the Huge red lump, and how do i get rid of it!?
whilst I was on holiday in spain i noticed a small, slightly saw red lump, just below my waist line at the top of the pubic hair region, it got slightly bigger and then shrunk and almost disappeared, that was around 5 weeks ago, I thought that it was just a mosquito bite or and ingrown hair, but over the last 2 weeks, it has re-appeared and gotten bigger and bigger, and today its sore as hell, its now about the size of half a ping pong ball raised from my skin, and is perfectly circular, very red and very sore and the area around that is swollen and red also it does look as though eventually it will come to a head but at the moment its just smooth and shiny and the skin is starting to crack, I have had similar things before on my inner thighs, but this one is huge, I know that the obvious answer is to go and see a doctor but I am English and currently working in Holland and have no insurance, I can go home if it doesn't sort itself out, but i'm just looking to see if there is anyone who knows about this or has had this, or knows a way i can get a head up on it, I have used heat on it which i have read on here works but, still nothing ......... i need to sort something out as its getting very sore! hope you can help!
Skin Conditions - 5 Answers
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Sounds like an infected ingrown hair, they can get pretty big & they often come back. Try applying a warm/hot cloth to it 1-2 times a day, apply rubbing alcohol then some kind of Neosporin & cover it with a band aid during the day, take it off at night for air. Also, if you shave (usually the cause for ingrown hairs) try waxing, or applying peroxide/rubbing alcohol after you shave. If it doesn't go eventually go away after trying that method, you will have to see a doctor in order to get rid of it & like the person said below, it could definitely have developed into staph infection.
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It's an abscess. It may have started out as an infected follicle or ingrown hair, but that doesn't matter now. If it's that big, it's infected and needs to be treated. If you let it go it could get into your blood stream and cause death. It's not a joke to let an infection go for that long. You may not want to, but you need to do the obvious, go to the doctor before it gets any worse. Abscesses in that region are prone to spread quickly and can spread to the mucus membranes inside of you and get into your blood quickly.
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tada you have a staph infection which is likely caused by an ingrown hair. Bust it buddy.
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yes its probably and abscess from staph infection.get it treated quickly before it gets to serious.if it isnt too bad they will probably send you home with some antibiotics but if it too severe to be cured with antibiotics then they might have to cut it open and let the fluids drain and that is very painfull. even if it is ping pong ball sized they might not have to cut it open .just get to the doctors quickly and get some antibiotics and you will be fine withing a week or two
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It sounds like a boil. Boils are caused by infected hair follicles or staph infection. If it's caused by a staph germ, you need to go to the doctor for antibiotics. If it's not caused by staph, you need to soak in warm water or warm compress 3-4 times a day, till it comes to a head. Wash the area with antibacterial soap and keep it clean and covered. It may need to be drained by a doctor if it does not come to a head soon. Don't let it go too long, cause if it's staph, it will cause you more problems than just being a boil. Good Luck
whilst I was on holiday in spain i noticed a small, slightly saw red lump, just below my waist line at the top of the pubic hair region, it got slightly bigger and then shrunk and almost disappeared, that was around 5 weeks ago, I thought that it was just a mosquito bite or and ingrown hair, but over the last 2 weeks, it has re-appeared and gotten bigger and bigger, and today its sore as hell, its now about the size of half a ping pong ball raised from my skin, and is perfectly circular, very red and very sore and the area around that is swollen and red also it does look as though eventually it will come to a head but at the moment its just smooth and shiny and the skin is starting to crack, I have had similar things before on my inner thighs, but this one is huge, I know that the obvious answer is to go and see a doctor but I am English and currently working in Holland and have no insurance, I can go home if it doesn't sort itself out, but i'm just looking to see if there is anyone who knows about this or has had this, or knows a way i can get a head up on it, I have used heat on it which i have read on here works but, still nothing ......... i need to sort something out as its getting very sore! hope you can help!
Skin Conditions - 5 Answers
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Sounds like an infected ingrown hair, they can get pretty big & they often come back. Try applying a warm/hot cloth to it 1-2 times a day, apply rubbing alcohol then some kind of Neosporin & cover it with a band aid during the day, take it off at night for air. Also, if you shave (usually the cause for ingrown hairs) try waxing, or applying peroxide/rubbing alcohol after you shave. If it doesn't go eventually go away after trying that method, you will have to see a doctor in order to get rid of it & like the person said below, it could definitely have developed into staph infection.
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It's an abscess. It may have started out as an infected follicle or ingrown hair, but that doesn't matter now. If it's that big, it's infected and needs to be treated. If you let it go it could get into your blood stream and cause death. It's not a joke to let an infection go for that long. You may not want to, but you need to do the obvious, go to the doctor before it gets any worse. Abscesses in that region are prone to spread quickly and can spread to the mucus membranes inside of you and get into your blood quickly.
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tada you have a staph infection which is likely caused by an ingrown hair. Bust it buddy.
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yes its probably and abscess from staph infection.get it treated quickly before it gets to serious.if it isnt too bad they will probably send you home with some antibiotics but if it too severe to be cured with antibiotics then they might have to cut it open and let the fluids drain and that is very painfull. even if it is ping pong ball sized they might not have to cut it open .just get to the doctors quickly and get some antibiotics and you will be fine withing a week or two
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It sounds like a boil. Boils are caused by infected hair follicles or staph infection. If it's caused by a staph germ, you need to go to the doctor for antibiotics. If it's not caused by staph, you need to soak in warm water or warm compress 3-4 times a day, till it comes to a head. Wash the area with antibacterial soap and keep it clean and covered. It may need to be drained by a doctor if it does not come to a head soon. Don't let it go too long, cause if it's staph, it will cause you more problems than just being a boil. Good Luck
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
When you will lose your job for redundancy,how should you proceed for next job
When you will lose your job for redundancy,how should you proceed for next job?
I have been working as a software quality assurance engineer for 4 years. Now from my current company, I have lost my job for redundancy. The company wants to outsource their works to Holland and eliminate the whole team.Now how would i proceed for my next job? will it be a good impression that i have lost my job. Will i tell them that i was actually on a fixed term contract? but even if i do that how will i give reference to my new company. My company does not want to tell anyone that it was a contract role. what can i do now? I already had an interview and I told them the truth. At the begining of the interview, the guy was really interested in me for the role. But when i told him my current situation, he seemed different. He said he will let me know later on. Its a critical situation for me. After 4 years of experience, do i need to start from the scratch? its very upsetting. I am not worried about my qualification but just worried about the reference as it matters. I also have finished my MSc from Queen Mary, University of London in computer Science. I am very depressed now. Is there anyone who can give me good suggestions?!
Other - Careers & Employment - 2 Answers
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You don't have to put them as a previous employer on your resume, but I still highly recommend it. Having experience while job searching is huge. Having anything less than 1-2 is pretty bad. Most employers will barely hire you even if you DO have 1-2 years, so having more is a huge advantage. If a prospective employer asks you why you left your last job, just tell them that the company cut your entire department for outsourcing. Don't mention that you were cut specifically or anything like that as then they will wonder if there was a reason why. Remember, you are trying to sell yourself in interviews. Focus on your strengths, not on your weaknesses. Focus on your experience with that company and how it would benefit the next company. Focus on what you can bring to the table.
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You can get lots of info about different jobs and how to find better job here - jobonline.somee.com
I have been working as a software quality assurance engineer for 4 years. Now from my current company, I have lost my job for redundancy. The company wants to outsource their works to Holland and eliminate the whole team.Now how would i proceed for my next job? will it be a good impression that i have lost my job. Will i tell them that i was actually on a fixed term contract? but even if i do that how will i give reference to my new company. My company does not want to tell anyone that it was a contract role. what can i do now? I already had an interview and I told them the truth. At the begining of the interview, the guy was really interested in me for the role. But when i told him my current situation, he seemed different. He said he will let me know later on. Its a critical situation for me. After 4 years of experience, do i need to start from the scratch? its very upsetting. I am not worried about my qualification but just worried about the reference as it matters. I also have finished my MSc from Queen Mary, University of London in computer Science. I am very depressed now. Is there anyone who can give me good suggestions?!
Other - Careers & Employment - 2 Answers
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You don't have to put them as a previous employer on your resume, but I still highly recommend it. Having experience while job searching is huge. Having anything less than 1-2 is pretty bad. Most employers will barely hire you even if you DO have 1-2 years, so having more is a huge advantage. If a prospective employer asks you why you left your last job, just tell them that the company cut your entire department for outsourcing. Don't mention that you were cut specifically or anything like that as then they will wonder if there was a reason why. Remember, you are trying to sell yourself in interviews. Focus on your strengths, not on your weaknesses. Focus on your experience with that company and how it would benefit the next company. Focus on what you can bring to the table.
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You can get lots of info about different jobs and how to find better job here - jobonline.somee.com
Thursday, November 1, 2012
yesterday i found a syringe in my boyfriend's drawyer.
yesterday i found a syringe in my boyfriend's drawyer..?
me and me bf have been together for 2 years and 4 months and were havign a baby boy.. i know he wouldnt do these things bcs we're having something big .. i know he takes weed as he works in holland too and i dont blame him he's works on an oil rig its not easy.. anyway while he was getting washed i looked in his drawer and i saw the syringe..when i confronted him he got mad saying he bought it on purpose to see if i would acually look.. and called me nosy and stuff..i had seen him hiding something.. and i looked :( and he said he bought it on purpose to see..but i doubt it..i remember his left arm hurting a lot and stuff..and before getting washed he went and took something else from the drawyer he just wouldnt tell me though :( please help.. there was also a bag there with a code kind of (f- and some numbers i think ).. can anyone explain this? i need to know if he is lying or not ..i dont know what to think but im sure he didnt tell me the truth cos he knows he would loose me :( i told him i'd be there for him no matter what but i hate him lying as he did it before.. :( uff he is not taking drugs on the oil rig !!! he is two weeks there two weeks here.. i just thought he might be upset and when he is at home he would take.. he is a very good person and i love him a lot thats why i was dissapointed when he didnt tell me the truth..
Men's Health - 9 Answers
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poke his butt with it
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No one would purposely have a syringe just to see if someone would find it.
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He's going to lose you if he keeps lying to you. He's mainlining. Get out, now.
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His story is not plausible, so it5 is most likely he is injecting. No-one would obtain a syringe otherwise. He is a fool because his job could be on the line and he has a baby coming along. You now have to do what's best for the baby, and you must recognise that you can't bring a baby up in a household where there is a drug addict. I wish you luck.
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I think it's obvious your boyfriend is a worthless liar. Call the police right away. If he's doing drugs on the job at an oil rig, the moron could end up killing someone.
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Dont give him the chance to lie to you. Just confront him and tell him straight out, I KNOW, youre lying to me. I KNOW, youre using. And them tell him what needs to happen. You cannot have him around a baby. What if he gets you started on drugs? What will happen to your child? You need to talk to him, find out if he's willing to get help, and depending on his decision, you need to make plans for yourself on how you will raise your child if he is not going to be in your life.
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He may well be taking drugs but have you considered it for health issues? He may be embarrassed about it, he may have diabetes type 1 so you must be very careful how you confront him. There is doubts about him having diseases though because you need to test blood glucose levels when you're diabetic, does he ever leave the room before meals? There is a lot to take into consideration, but I am not saying that he is not on drugs, so don't be too abrupt when you confront him.
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Why for f@cks sake would he have a syringe in the house? And I do not believe his lame excuses to see if you were gonna look for it:get real If he works in Holland and I live there chances are big he is shooting drugs. You can get them all over the place and you are allowed to use them. Guess he went overboard and tried it himself. He shots stuff up his veins in his arm. Rescue yourself before this gets out of hand. Colors
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Much as the others have said. 1} Nobody hides syringes just as a party trick. 2} If he had diabetes, you would know by now. Same with any other legitimate medical use. 3} He's a pot-head - you already know that. 4} You know he's a liar. 5} It could perhaps be (anabolic) steroids but - he got you pregnant and that wouldn't happen if he was on steroids! 6} If it isn't medically prescribed - and it isn't, is it? - then it's definitely harmful and likely to be illegal (depending on the jurisdiction). 7} You are at risk, and therefore, so is the baby. So sorry. Hard to decide what to do.
me and me bf have been together for 2 years and 4 months and were havign a baby boy.. i know he wouldnt do these things bcs we're having something big .. i know he takes weed as he works in holland too and i dont blame him he's works on an oil rig its not easy.. anyway while he was getting washed i looked in his drawer and i saw the syringe..when i confronted him he got mad saying he bought it on purpose to see if i would acually look.. and called me nosy and stuff..i had seen him hiding something.. and i looked :( and he said he bought it on purpose to see..but i doubt it..i remember his left arm hurting a lot and stuff..and before getting washed he went and took something else from the drawyer he just wouldnt tell me though :( please help.. there was also a bag there with a code kind of (f- and some numbers i think ).. can anyone explain this? i need to know if he is lying or not ..i dont know what to think but im sure he didnt tell me the truth cos he knows he would loose me :( i told him i'd be there for him no matter what but i hate him lying as he did it before.. :( uff he is not taking drugs on the oil rig !!! he is two weeks there two weeks here.. i just thought he might be upset and when he is at home he would take.. he is a very good person and i love him a lot thats why i was dissapointed when he didnt tell me the truth..
Men's Health - 9 Answers
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poke his butt with it
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No one would purposely have a syringe just to see if someone would find it.
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He's going to lose you if he keeps lying to you. He's mainlining. Get out, now.
4 :
His story is not plausible, so it5 is most likely he is injecting. No-one would obtain a syringe otherwise. He is a fool because his job could be on the line and he has a baby coming along. You now have to do what's best for the baby, and you must recognise that you can't bring a baby up in a household where there is a drug addict. I wish you luck.
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I think it's obvious your boyfriend is a worthless liar. Call the police right away. If he's doing drugs on the job at an oil rig, the moron could end up killing someone.
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Dont give him the chance to lie to you. Just confront him and tell him straight out, I KNOW, youre lying to me. I KNOW, youre using. And them tell him what needs to happen. You cannot have him around a baby. What if he gets you started on drugs? What will happen to your child? You need to talk to him, find out if he's willing to get help, and depending on his decision, you need to make plans for yourself on how you will raise your child if he is not going to be in your life.
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He may well be taking drugs but have you considered it for health issues? He may be embarrassed about it, he may have diabetes type 1 so you must be very careful how you confront him. There is doubts about him having diseases though because you need to test blood glucose levels when you're diabetic, does he ever leave the room before meals? There is a lot to take into consideration, but I am not saying that he is not on drugs, so don't be too abrupt when you confront him.
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Why for f@cks sake would he have a syringe in the house? And I do not believe his lame excuses to see if you were gonna look for it:get real If he works in Holland and I live there chances are big he is shooting drugs. You can get them all over the place and you are allowed to use them. Guess he went overboard and tried it himself. He shots stuff up his veins in his arm. Rescue yourself before this gets out of hand. Colors
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Much as the others have said. 1} Nobody hides syringes just as a party trick. 2} If he had diabetes, you would know by now. Same with any other legitimate medical use. 3} He's a pot-head - you already know that. 4} You know he's a liar. 5} It could perhaps be (anabolic) steroids but - he got you pregnant and that wouldn't happen if he was on steroids! 6} If it isn't medically prescribed - and it isn't, is it? - then it's definitely harmful and likely to be illegal (depending on the jurisdiction). 7} You are at risk, and therefore, so is the baby. So sorry. Hard to decide what to do.
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