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RIT captures Haiti disaster with high-tech imaging system
January 22, 2010 ScienceBlog.com
In the aftermath of the Jan. 12 earthquake that struck Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, scientists from Rochester Institute of Technology are sweeping the leveled city with high-tech imaging integrated into a small aircraft.
Funded by the World Bank, and in collaboration with ImageCat Inc., the five-day flight is meticulously mapping the disaster zone to aid in crisis management and eventual reconstruction of the city. The twin engine Piper Navajo, operated by Kucera International, an Ohio-based aerial mapping company, will fly from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, and refuel daily in the Dominican Republic. The plane flies at 3,000 feet over Port-au-Prince and other areas badly hit by the earthquake. The operation began Jan. 21.
RIT is coupling an imaging system it created for the U.S. Forest Service to detect wildfires using high-resolution color imagery and thermal infrared with Kucera's LIDAR topographical sensing system. LIDAR makes precise measurements with laser pulses and complements the other modalities in 3-D layered image maps. RIT scientist Jason Faulring is operating the camera system to survey damage, detect fires, chemical spills and surface contamination on lakes or ponds. George Tatalovich and James Bowers are the pilots flying for Kucera International. Bowers is operating the LIDAR sensor operator.
Recovery crews will use the information in the reconstruction of Haiti. RIT is coordinating closely with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, the U.S. Geological Survey and non-governmental organizations that want to make use of this unique data set.
Thermal imaging provides relief and recovery agencies with critical insight not available from standard color photography. "You can tell how much liquid is in a storage tank with a thermal camera," says Don McKeown, scientist in RIT's Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science and project manager. "You can make inferences of tanks that are full, tanks that are empty and tanks that are leaking."
The LIDAR capability detects and measures collapsed buildings and standing structures damaged by the earthquake. At the request of the U.S. Geological Survey, Faulring is using LIDAR to map the fault line to estimate how much the earth moved. This information is critical to refinement of earthquake-risk prediction models.
Following each flight, Faulring transfers data from the equipment on the plane to a hard drive. He sends the data back to his colleagues at RIT using Internet access provided by the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) at Mayagüez with the help of professor Miguel Velez. NYSERNet, a non-profit Internet service provider, temporarily made available an unrestricted Internet2 pipe for the purpose of transferring files from Puerto Rico to Rochester. Brent Bartlett, imaging science staff researcher at RIT, also provided assistance transferring data collected in Haiti.
"This has been a huge team effort between RIT and a host of collaborators," says Jan van Aardt, associate professor of imaging science and director of the Laboratory for Imaging Algorithms and Systems at RIT. The laboratory within RIT's Carlson Center for Imaging Science developed the sensor system and is working closely with RIT's Digital Imaging and Remote Sensing group to explore applications. "If it had not been for this close-knit collaboration between the two teams, we never would have pulled this off," van Aardt adds. "Next steps will include collaborative product development to aid the relief effort."
Scientists and graduate students are working overnight at RIT in the Information Products Laboratory for Emergency Response (IPLER), a partnership between RIT and the University of Buffalo, to process the data and make it available to a worldwide audience. The image maps are posted online on UB's Virtual Disaster Viewer and sent to servers at Google, Yahoo!, Microsoft, United Nations, USGS and ERDAS, a software developer of remote sensing applications.
"The National Science Foundation-sponsored IPLER project, which has as a goal increased flow of knowledge needs between disaster responders, technologists and researchers, has been instrumental in igniting this effort," van Aardt says.
Industry partners reinforced the efficacy of the Information Products Laboratory for Emergency Response. McKeown's suggestion to help in the Haiti crisis management effort met with quick response from Kucera International, which provided the plane and two pilots, and Ron Eguchi from ImageCat Inc., an international risk management innovation company, who facilitated funding from the World Bank and is the prime contractor.
"We knew the capabilities of the technology," says McKeown. "It's more of an issue of what we could cover and when."
A few near show-stopping hurdles dogged the mission and the crew's ability to fly over Haiti from the start. Leaving the country with the necessary technology was the first obstacle. RIT had obtained an export license from the U.S. Department of State with Department of Defense approval due to the military potential of the technology. The thermal infrared cameras and precision navigation system are export controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. A second critical obstacle was getting clearance from the Haitian government to fly over its airspace. This obstacle was overcome thanks to coordination by the United States Air Force and the assistance of Congressman Eric Massa.
McKeown sums up the overall effort: "The commitment and ingenuity of those working to bring this support to the people of Haiti has been truly amazing at all levels. From faculty, staff and students at RIT, to the pilots from Kucera, the support of members of our local congressional delegation, and the personnel at U.S. Southern Command. Everyone has pulled together in a way that makes you proud to be an American."
Support from RIT's remote sensing program has received congressional support since its inception. Most recently, Congressmen Chris Lee and Dan Maffei have secured funding for the program in the 2010 federal budget in the Homeland Security bill. This funding will directly build on the IPLER project activities and increase RIT's ability to better respond to future disasters.
"The imaging system in use by RIT scientists in Haiti is a real-life example of how this powerful technology can aid the recovery and reconstruction efforts in disaster areas," says Lee. "Having recently been to RIT to see the technology in person, it's clear how this high-resolution color imagery system will allow researchers to pinpoint emergency situations under mounds of rubble, as they are doing this very day in Haiti. I am proud to see this collaboration between RIT, the University at Buffalo and the World Bank to come together and do whatever they can to help those in need."
Adds Maffei: "When I worked with my colleagues to secure this funding, I knew the work RIT's remote sensing program did was remarkable, but I never imagined this would be its mission. I applaud the commitment of the entire team who are assessing the damage from the horrific earthquake in Haiti. Your input will be incredibly valuable as the rebuilding effort gets underway."
Additional support from Congressman Massa has helped directly with RIT's efforts to aid the relief effort in Haiti with imagery. He provided the RIT team with assistance in rapidly obtaining an export license, valuable insight into operational issues based on his prior military experience and helped with coordination with the U.S. military, McKeown says.
"On behalf of the House of Representatives, I want to thank RIT for helping lead the technological effort to improve our rescue operations in Haiti," says Massa. "The earthquake that hit Haiti is a serious humanitarian crisis and I'm glad to have RIT involved in the relief effort."
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Cross-Washington Mountain Bike Route (XWA)
Routes / USA / The Northwest
(1,101 KM)
% Unpaved
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Difficulty (1-10)
% Rideable (time)
Total Ascent
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(14,654 M)
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The Cross-Washington Mountain Bike Route (XWA) is a 685 mile, mostly off-road bikepacking route from the Pacific Ocean to the Washington/Idaho border. The route features a mixture of singletrack, dirt roads, and a bit of pavement as it crosses the Evergreen State passing through an incredibly diverse array of landscapes and terrain.
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The Cross-Washington Mountain Bike Route traverses some of Washington's most interesting geography on double track, gravel roads, singletrack and some pavement. The route travels through scenic remote areas, however, there are many resupply opportunities available.
Travelers along the route experience a variety of diverse landscapes and ecosystems. From one of the largest temperate rainforests full of moss-covered trees, to harsh landscapes from the glacial aftermath in the desert scablands, to urban route-finding at its best, the XWA has a little bit of everything. There are long climbs and grin-inducing descents, as well as epic mellow rail trails with ancient trestles… all accompanied by spectacular vistas at every corner.
The route features a collection of popular mountain bike trails, historic rail trails, and scenic dirt roads all combined with a heavy dose of creativity to make Washington's only cross-state trail.
Each year in late May, bikepackers from around the world converge in La Push for a grand depart as they all take on the route together. Here's a link to the 2018 XWA race.
Route Difficulty
Difficulty is all relative, but this can certainly has its challenges – the biggest being the climbs. The route includes almost 50,000 feet of climbing and most of it occurs in the first 400 miles. The Olympic Discovery Adventure Route and the Tolt Pipeline Trail feature some extremely steep grades that are extra challenging on a loaded bike. While the last 300 miles offer much less climbing, the effort is constant as the trail conditions can be fairly rough and overgrown at times.
The majority of the route is rated pretty easy from a technical perspective, but there are a few very challenging sections. All singletrack is rated as intermediate but there are a few steep rocky descents that have caught riders off guard.
Route Development: The primary reason for the route's existence is to promote more usage on some of the more remote sections of the John Wayne Pioneer Trail. The eastern portions of the John Wayne trail have been and continue to be at risk. Driving more usage is the best hope for ensuring the trail's future. Many people call the John Wayne Trail a "cross-state" trail even though it covers just over half the state. As such, other existing dirt roads and trails were combined to make a true cross-state trail. Also, find additional information and updates at the official XWA website.
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Moss covered trees and diverse landscapes
25 miles of amazing singletrack on the Olympic Discovery Trail
Lower Big Quilcene trail
Crossing the Hood Canal bridge and historic Port Gamble
The ferry ride from Kingston to Edmonds
Rail trails such as the Snoqualmie Valley trail and the John Wayne Pioneer Trail, one of the longest rail trail conversions in the country
Scenic trestles with amazing views
3-mile tunnel under Snoqualmie Pass
Mission Ridge is the highpoint of the route at just over 6,000 feet
The descent down Douglas Creek through it's steep rocky canyon into Moses Coulee
The scablands around Escure Ranch and the falls along Rock Creek
The hospitality in Tekoa
The best time to ride the Cross-washington is late May to early October. Mission ridge could still have snow as late as July. Eastern Washington starts to get hot in June.
The route is best ridden West to East and starts on First Beach in the small town of La Push.
Both ends of the route are remote and getting to the start line or from the finish line can be challenging.
If you can't get a ride to the start, your next best option is a series of busses. Dungeness Line provides bus service from SeaTac Airport and the Amtrak train station in downtown Seattle to Port Angeles. Reservations are highly recommended. Be sure to tell them you have a bike so they can provide you options. Once you're in Port Angeles, the next step is to take the county bus to La Push. This is via Clallam Transit.
Permits are required for the eastern portion of the John Wayne Pioneer Trail. These permits are free and have no limits. A DNR permit is required for the segment from Warden to Lind. A Washington State Park Permit is required from Lind to the Idaho border. In exchange, The DNR and State Park officials will give you combinations to some of the gates across the trail. This is much easier than lifting a fully-loaded bike over these formidable gates.
The Tekoa Trails and Trestle Association is a great resource to learn more and coordinate logistics at the end of the route.
The eastern portion of the John Wayne trail is a political hot spot. Please help ensure its future by staying on the trail and being a good ambassador for cycling.
At the route start, motel and cabin rentals are available in La Push at Quileute Oceanside Resort.
Multiple campgrounds along or near the route on the Olympic Peninsula. Wild camping is generally available as well.
The suburban segment from Edmonds to Carnation has no camping opportunities. Motels are available in Edmonds and Bothell.
Multiple campsites along the western portion of the John Wayne Pioneer Trail.
The eastern portion of the John Wayne Pioneer Trail has no camping. The only camping options are in city parks in Ralston and Malden.
Wild camping generally allowed between Roslyn and Wenatchee. There is one official campground in the Teanaway valley on route as well.
At the finish, Tekoa offers camping behind the arena in town. There are also cabin rentals. Call (509) 284-2080 for information.
At the start in La Push, there is the River's Edge restaurant and Lonesome Creek store. Lonesome Creek Store and Resort has a small grocery. A similar store is available at 3-Rivers Resort along with a basic menu consisting mostly of burgers. The 3-Rivers Resort is 6 miles from the start. More options are 15 miles away in Forks.
Resupply on the eastern half of the state can be more sparse but most riders will never go more than a day without encountering signs of civilization.
Riding the route West to East, you will hit the longest stretch between resupply points right out of the gate. The next town is Port Angeles approximately 100 miles from the start. There are ample rivers and streams though for filtering water if needed.
There are other resupply points and water stops noted on the map above.
At the finish in Tekoa, there are several restaurants: The Feeding Station Café (509-284-3141), C&D's Bar and Grill (509-284-3200), Tekoa Market (509-284-3291), Eclair's Coffee Shop (509-284-3040)
The XWA route is best ridden West to East and starts on First Beach in the small town of La Push. Riding west to east, the route is broken into four segments based on their geographic diversity, as follows:
Olympic Peninsula Segment (La Push to Kingston)
217 miles (349 km)
La Push provides a picturesque way to start an adventure. On your way out of town you will pass trails for the creatively named Second and Third beaches which are well worth the diversion.
The Twilight series of books took place in this area. You are riding in prime vampire territory. The predominantly gray days make it quickly apparent why those who shy away from the sun may find this area attractive. But when the sun does come out, there is nothing more beautiful.
Right out of the gates you hit the longest stretch between resupply points. The next town is Port Angeles 100 miles from the start. There is no shortage of rivers and streams to refill water, but make sure you have the food needed to complete this leg of the journey.
The ride starts very gently with smooth rolling asphalt. After a few miles you get your first taste of dirt as you turn onto a logging road. The route continues to be kind flat roads until around mile 20. This is where the climbing begins.
After crossing Sitkum and Sol Duc passes the route joins the Olympic Discovery Trail Adventure Route which is 25 miles of amazing singletrack leading most of the way to Port Angeles.
Port Angeles is your first opportunity to resupply and offers bike shops, a brewery, motels and everything else a weary traveler could want.
The Olympic Discovery trail continues all the way to Port Townsend via a paved trail but the route deviates off the trail in Sequim to head back into the Olympic mountains to take on Bon Jon and Big Quilcene passes.
Quilcene is the next resupply. Stop and grab a beer at th 101 brewery and reminisce about the singletrack descent into town along the Lower Big Quilcene River Trail. From here, it's a mixture of dirt and paved roads and a bit more singletrack as you work your way to the ferry in Kingston 50 miles away. Crossing the Hood Canal bridge and historic Port Gamble are two of the highlights in this section.
Note: Traveling east, the ferry is free. However, westbound travelers will need to pay. Either way, enjoy the easy miles as you cross the Puget Sound.
Suburban Segment (Edmonds to North Bend)
The suburban segment skirts around the Seattle suburbs. Despite passing through the suburbs of Seattle, resupply is sparse. Be sure to grab what you need for the next few hours in Edmonds. The Salish Sea Brewing Company is a small brew pub directly on the route and is a great way to carbo load before taking on the short but steep climb out of town.
Route-finding through the early portions of the suburban segment can be challenging. The route strings together commuter trails, small parks, and a water pipeline to maximize the dirt opportunities. The pipeline trail has many steep up and downs so do not underestimate the effort needed here.
The route drops down a short hill to Kenmore where there is a chance to stock up on supplies and refuel at 192 Brewing.
From Kenmore, the route follows a short stint on the Burke Gilman trail. This is an extremely popular paved pedestrian path. On a sunny weekend this trail can get insanely busy.
After the challenges of the pipeline trail, you are rewarded with a chance to relax along the Snoqualmie Valley trail. This is a rail trail conversion so, while the climb is steady, it is a very gentle grade. This will take you through Carnation to the town of Snoqualmie.
The trail then picks up again just after town and continues to the town of North Bend. When in North Bend, there are two recommended stops. First, there's Twede's Cafe which was made famous by the TV show "Twin Peaks." Stop in at Twede's for a piece of their famous Twin Peaks cherry pie. Their breakfasts are amazing as well. Another icon in town is Scott's Dairy Freeze for some greasy burgers and frozen treats.
Cascades Segment (North Bend to Wenatchee)
The entirety of this segment is spent navigating the Cascade mountain range as the route transitions from Western to Eastern Washington.
Shortly after North Bend you'll hit Rattlesnake lake where the trail transitions to Iron Horse State Park/John Wayne Pioneer Trail. This is one of the longest rail trail conversions in the country. The trail crosses many scenic trestles with amazing views for the Snoqualmie Valley and surrounding peaks. The trail also passes through a 3-mile tunnel under Snoqualmie Pass. This trail heads all the way to the finish at the Idaho border. However, because there is no safe way for cyclists to cross the Columbia river, the route deviates significantly.
It's a long, but gentle climb up to the Snoqualmie tunnel from Rattlesnake lake. You will pass some waterfalls, restored trestles, and a popular area for rock climbing.
The route leaves the gentle grades of the John Wayne trail in Cle Elum but not until after passing Smokey's Bar-B-Que for another recommended stop. Fuel up as it's about to get much harder.
From Cle-Elum, the route follows the Coal Mines Trail to Roslyn. If you remember the TV show "Northern Exposure" it was filmed in this town. From Roslyn, the route heads straight up. There's no easy way over Cle Elum Ridge and into the Teanaway Valley.
The Teanaway valley is a very popular mountain biking destination. This is worth a trip on its own. From the valley, the route starts climbing in earnest. The route crosses over Teanaway Ridge and then drops down to Highway 97. The route then crosses Highway 97 and works its way up and over Mission Ridge to get to Wenatchee. Mission Ridge is the highpoint of the route at just about 6,000 feet. The climbing through this portion can be relentless, but the views are beyond compare.
Wenatchee is over 5,000 feet below at this point. Hold on tight as you enjoy 10 miles of high-speed grin-inducing descending into town.
Scablands Segment (Wenatchee to Idaho)
The scablands segment is where the scenery completely changes. The trees and cool mountain air are replaced by rock formations, endless vistas, and warm desert air.
In Wenatchee, the route crosses the Columbia River and then climbs back out of the Wenatchee valley by ascending the Rock Island Grade up to Badger Mountain. The descent down Douglas Creek through it's steep rocky canyon into Moses Coulee is an amazing transition from the prairies at the top of Badger Mountain.
The steep climb up the Three Devils will get you out of Moses Coulee and up onto Sagebrush Flat. After traversing Sagebrush Flat (not flat) the route descends Davis Canyon into Ephrata.
From Ephrata, the route follows the Hiawatha Valley to Moses Lake where the route passes through the Sand Dunes. The main road through the dunes is generally rideable. But if you venture off the main road, you will quickly get bogged down in the never-ending deep sand.
The route then works its way south to pass through the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge before rejoining the John Wayne Pioneer Trail just past Warden.
Just past Ralston, there is a gap in the trail requiring a detour north through Ritzville. From Ritzville to Malden is 60 miles. This stretch is usually quite hot and dry so be sure to stock up. There is no water available anywhere on this stretch of theo route. And even Malden is a bit of a question mark. There is a soda machine at the city park. There is a new store in town so if you catch them while open, you can get some supplies as well. Otherwise, pushing on to Rosalia and Tekoa are your only options.
The John Wayne trail picks up again 15 miles after Ritzville. After another 10-15 miles, the you will leave the trail again. The route will pass through scenic Escure Ranch taking dirt roads through the hills before rejoining the John Wayne trail for the last time just before Malden.
From here, the trail will take you through Rosalia and Tekoa before finishing in the middle of nowhere 8 miles past Tekoa at the Idaho border.
Tekoa is a great town and beyond supportive of anyone who comes to town via the John Wayne trail. Stop in at the restaurant or bar and tell them what you just did. I guarantee you instant friends.
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Tekoa Trail and Trestle Association (Save The John Wayne Trail)
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IBEW 305 Earns Safety Award
December 17, 2018 Northeast Indiana Construction Alliance	Leave a comment
Indiana Local 305 Earns Major Safety Award
Members of Fort Wayne, Ind., Local 305 will receive the construction industry's most prestigious safety accolade, the Zero Injury Safety Award, for working more than half a million hours without an injury.
Local 305, General Motors Co. and Conti Electric comprise the winning tripartite recognized by the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, the labor-management organization that issues the awards.
"This is a big deal," said Business Manager Darrell Sade. "I don't like to brag, but this is a big one. And the guys deserve it."
Over 700 members, some of whom were travelers, earned the honor for work on a facility upgrade at GM's Fort Wayne assembly plant in Roanoke, Ind. It's considered to be the No. 1 truck plant in the country, Sade said. They worked on power distribution, equipment hookup, telecommunications, security and lighting for the entire plant. They also worked on a new body shop and a new paint shop.
"They did everything from A to Z," Sade said. "From demolition to installation, it was all about safety."
A major test for the crew came during an eight-week shutdown in August of 2017 that was compressed to only five. For the last week and a half, members worked 16-hour days for 12 days straight.
"It was tough," Sade said. "It was a massive amount of work for the time they had. It's never been attempted before."
Each crew had a plan and solid procedures in place, and each day started with a very thorough safety talk, Sade said. Another part of the success came from the Code of Excellence.
"The Code was an integral part of the performance," said Sixth District International Representative Mike Daugherty. "From the owner, the contractor and, most of all, the local, members heard about the importance of safety. It was the custom."
The National Maintenance Agreement, a collective-bargaining agreement used by the industry with the building trades, stresses safety much like the Code does, so it was a natural marriage, Daugherty said. "They work in concert."
The ultimate reward is coming home safe every day, Daugherty and Sade said, but members are happy about earning the award as a recognition of their efforts.
"To work as hard as they did, under the pressure they did, and not have any reportable accidents, is a huge achievement, and one to be proud of," Sade said.
A record like this isn't very common, Daugherty said, especially considering the schedule. It's the first time Local 305 has earned a ZISA award, and possibly the first for a local in Indiana, he said.
"It's a testament to their professionalism," Daugherty said. "These guys are five-star, blue-chip members."
The award was given at a gala event on Nov. 1 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.
Fort Wayne, Ind., Local 305 members put in more than 500,000 hours without a major injury on a facility upgrade, earning them the Zero Injury Safety Award from the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee.
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After breakfast,we will start the trip to visit one of the many nice villages in the Lamboya & Wanokaka district called the village of Waigali. Waigali is one of the oldest villages still populated in Sumba, located on top of a hill which gives you a spectacular view. From this village we go to the Lai Popu waterfall. The waterfall Lai Popu is a natural waterfall that is located inManupeu Tanah Daru National Park, this waterfall consists plenty of steepy slopes. The slopes rise from the sea reaching height of 600 meters. Unlike the other waterfall in Sumba, Lapopu is very famous and often visited by the locals because the location is not hard to reach.Our trip continues to the village Praijing, a traditional village uphill surrounded by lots of greenery. This is one of the few villages where we can actually have a beautiful overview of the entire village and draw an idea how the village is conducted. Take some time to walk around the village; the elders occupy most of the houses and kids are always around to share their smiles.
We will visit the traditional village Ratenggaro in Kodi area. Here we will see the traditional high rooftops houses (actually the highest rooftops in whole Sumba) made all by hand and traditionally. This village is the only one of a few traditional villages left in the area, and while the village is just a compound of some houses, each house can accommodate up to 50 family members. On the harvesting season, however, most of the villagers will stay in their field to work and only leave the elders and child in the village.5 minutes ride from this village we can also enjoy a view over the ocean. Locals normally walk their horses and cows to the area so be sure to have the camera ready for the shots.From Ratenggaro we will drive to visit the secret beach of Watumalandong and Bwanna where you can see the beautiful view of both beaches from one point. Going down on both of the beaches and enjoy the beauty from a different point of view. The beach of Bwanna is a long clear colorful sand beach under the majestic cliff heading to the Indian Ocean makes this place extraordinary. Whilst the beauty is unquestionable, the beach is still unknown by most tourist, which make it almost private and very clean. Enjoy the day in a quiet beach till the sunset and transfer back to the hotel. After the beach go back to Waitabula for dinner and to stay for the night.
The last day in Sumba, but before you leave there is still time to go to "Bukit Persaudaraan". This place is very close to Waingapu Airport. The hills where you can stand on one of the highest points and have a look at the landscape which Sumba has to offer. You can see the lands with agriculture from above here. After this amazing view, the driver will take you to the airport where your next destination awaits.


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Robinhood Netherlands: Expansion Plans and Alternatives for 2023
Franklin Carneiro da Silva| Updated January 5th, 2023
Robinhood Netherlands – Expansion Plans and Alternatives
You have probably heard about the Robinhood app on YouTube and want to know if it's available in the Netherlands, right?
Robinhood is a modern and easy-to-use investment app from the US, which has introduced the concept of commission-free trading in financial products such as stocks and ETFs.
Want to know if the Robinhood app is available in the Netherlands, its expansion plans, and the alternatives available in Nederland? We've got you covered!
What is Robinhood?
Robinhood was founded in 2013. Since then, it has played a major role in disrupting the brokerage industry by allowing US retail investors to trade with no commissions, alongside its biggest rival, Webull. Robinhood is defined as a commission-free online broker that offers the possibility of trading stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrencies.
The results are clear: over 18 million users! The competitors of Robinhood have been monitoring this exponential growth closely, and, in October 2019, some major well-established brokers in the US, such as E-Trade, TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab, announced in quick succession that they were eradicating trading fees.
Is Robinhood Available in the Netherlands?
Unfortunately, Robinhood is not yet available in the Netherlands, nor any other country outside the US.
It had planned to open in the UK in 2020, but it was postponed indefinitely.
Most recently, in early 2022, Robinhood has set aggressive goals to "open their crypto platform to customers internationally". With this in mind, Robinhood has signed an agreement to buy Ziglu, a London-based crypto trading app, to help accelerate their international expansion, both in the UK and across Europe.
But do not lose hope! Meantime, you can still find some Robinhood Nederland alternatives that have proven reliable (and perhaps even more reliable than Robinhood!). The covid-19 stock crash during the first quarter of 2020 showed some vulnerabilities of the Robinhood platform. The app collapsed several times, and investors could not trade during the most volatile markets in history. The company is facing some lawsuits due to these outages.
Besides, Robinhood has faced several security breaches in revealing sensitive information about its clients, and, at one point, it even allowed "infinite leverage" that was shortly corrected afterwards. Still, it did not avoid significant losses for some clients.
How exactly does Robinhood make money?
The online broker earns money from interest earned on customers' cash balances (money in your account not invested) by selling order information to third parties (high-frequency traders, for instance) and margin lending.
Regarding the selling of orders, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is still investigating Robinhood for not fully disclosing its practice of selling clients' orders to high-speed trading firms.
Until October 2018, Robinhood would not clearly state that it was receiving payments for order flows. By law, any financial company must reveal all the material facts an investor would want to know before making any investment decision (more info: here).
Robinhood Alternatives in the Netherlands
To help us answer this question, we focused on low-cost online brokers available in the Netherlands. Given that, here are our suggestions:
It allows you to invest in CFDs, cryptocurrencies, and forex with low fees. At first sight, it stands out due to the more complex interface and the comprehensive analysis tools, but after some days, you will get used to it! It also boasts a massive selection of educational tools.
Disclaimer: 81% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
With over 25 million users, eToro is the leading social investing platform (copy and follow other traders/investors). It offers commission-free stock trading.
Founded in 1978, IBKR is one of the world's most trustworthy brokers. It offers an enormous range of financial products (stocks, ETFs, Options,…), and low currency conversion fees (FX fees).
💡 Interactive Brokers also launched IBKR GlobalTrader, a modern mobile trading app to trade Stocks, Options and ETFs, ideal for novice investors.
A European broker known for its exclusive offering of new stocks at their IPO (initial) price with an average return of 52% in three months. It also offers shares and ETFs on major American, Asian and European exchanges, the lowest price for US stock options in the EU, and the USD savings account with 3% interest and daily accrual.
Disclaimer: Capital is at risk.
BUX Zero
a recent broker that offers commission-free stocks, ETFs and cryptos trading in the Netherlands. Very transparent and regulated by top-tier AFM. New users will receive one free share worth up to €200.
Disclaimer: Investing involves risks. You can lose your deposit.
One of the leading online brokers in Europe due to its low-cost structure and wide range of products and markets covered. Users pay €1.00 per transaction.
Disclaimer: Investing involves risk of loss.
All the companies mentioned here are regulated and/or registered by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM).
1# XTB
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81% of retail CFD account lose money.
XTB at a glance
0% Commissions
ProductsCFDs, Stocks, Commodities, Forex, and Cryptocurrencies
Minimum Deposit0€
RegulatorsCySEC, FCA, KNF, CNVM, and IFSC
Founded in 2002, XTB presents itself as a market player with extensive worldwide experience, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The platform offers 0% commissions on stocks. However, its software is more oriented to CFDs and forex trading with competitive costs compared to its competitors.
XTB also offers other financial products such as commodities and cryptocurrencies. XTB charges high commissions on CFDs of cryptocurrencies but low costs for Forex. Besides, you will face an inactivity fee of 10€/month after one year of non-trading and if you have not made any deposit in the last 90 days. Opening an account and transferring money is a quick and hassle-free process (demo account available).
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 81% of retail investors accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this broker. It is important to understand how CFDs work and the risks involved in trading, like losing all the invested capital.
2# eToro
Visit eToro
81% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
eToro at a glance
0% Commissions(Stocks and ETFs)
ProductsCFDs, ETFs, Stocks, Commodities, Forex, and Cryptocurrencies
Minimum Deposit$50
RegulatorsCySEC, FCA, and ASIC
Founded in 2006, eToro is a well-known worldwide fintech startup and the leader in the social trading field (follow other people's trades), with over 30 million users worldwide. You can also invest in other products through their platform, which is intuitive and simple to use, making it a good choice for beginners. Plus, they have started offering commission-free stock and ETF trading in Europe (not all ETFs are commission-free).
Opening an account and depositing is easy, and you can even try it out with virtual money. On the downside, spreads can be high for some products. The only currency accepted is the USD, which means that you'll be charged currency conversion fees upon deposit and withdrawal if you deposit in another currency. For more information, read our review of eToro in the Netherlands.
3# Interactive Brokers
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Interactive Brokers at a glance
ProductsStocks, ETFs, Bonds, Forex, Funds, Commodities, Options, Futures and CFDs
RegulatorsFINRA, SIPC, SEC, CFTC, IIROC, FCA, CBI, AFSL, SFC, SEBI, MAS, MNB
Founded in 1978 and publicly listed in NASDAQ (ticker: IBKR), Interactive Brokers is a global online broker which surpassed major financial crises, showing resilience and a rigorous risk management process.
Interactive Brokers offers an advanced investment platform that includes a wide range of products (stocks, options, mutual funds, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, futures, bonds, and currencies) from 150 markets, solid trade execution (Smart routing), and a set of technical and fundamental tools to help you in your investment decisions.
Beginners and intermediate investors have educational tools to explore, but the learning curve will be steep. That´s why we mainly endorse it to more advanced traders. Besides, the customer service gives crystal clear answers to your doubts, so there is no need to go back and forth.
On the downside, Interactive Brokers' fee structure is quite complex, the registration process is lengthy but fully online, and the broker doesn't offer commission-free trading. However, when considering FX fees, narrower spreads, and the stock loan program, Interactive Brokers' clients still get significant savings compared to most brokers.
Interactive Brokers also launched IBKR GlobalTrader, a modern mobile trading app to trade Stocks, Options and ETFs, ideal for beginner investors. Some of the features of IBKR GlobalTrader include automatic currency conversions, fractional shares, demo account, and more.
Want to know more about Interactive Brokers? Check our Interactive Brokers Review.
4# Freedom24
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Capital is at risk.
Freedom24 at a glance
ProductsStocks, ETFs, Bonds, Futures and Options, new shares at initial (IPO) price
Minimum Deposit€/$0
RegulatorsCySEC, BaFin, SEC
Founded in 2015, Freedom24 has already offered to its 400,000+ worldwide clients the stocks of 260+ new companies at the IPO price, as well as 40,000+ stocks, 1,500+ ETFs, 800,000+ US Stock Options, and 147,000+ bonds on the largest exchanges in Europe, Asia, and the US.
Freedom24 trading platform can be accessed through PC and mobile App versions. Both trading platforms are adequate for executing trades. They are well designed and intuitive but lack customization options. You are provided with additional features such as "InvestIdeas" and "News".
Freedom24 flagship product is clearly its offering of the new stocks at the IPO price to hundreds of companies awaiting their opportunity to trade on major stock exchanges. There is excitement around this feature since it was only available for institutional investors.
In addition to the above, all Freedom24 clients have D-accounts – USD saving accounts at 3% per annum, which is higher than most European saving accounts (let´s be fair, we are comparing to EUR accounts that are at 0%). Besides, the customer service gives understandable answers to your doubts, so there is no need to go back and forth.
On the downside, it requires a minimum of $2,000 for IPOs participation, charges €7 per withdrawal, and presents an above-average currency conversion fee.
Want to know more about Freedom24? Check our Freedom24 Review.
Disclaimer: Investments in securities and other financial instruments always involve the risk of loss of your capital. Buying stocks at IPO prices may involve additional restrictions.
5# BUX Zero
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BUX Zero at a glance
ProductsStocks and ETFs
RegulatorsAFM
BUX Zero is an online broker launched in 2019 that has positioned itself as an affordable way for Europeans to increase their savings. It brings a simple and elegant way to start investing.
It allows users to trade US and EU stocks (Dutch, German, Belgian, French, and Austrian) and 30+ ETFs, completely commission-free. New users will also benefit from one free share worth up to €200 (terms available on P.30 of the Bux Zero Client Agreement). You also have access to fractional investing, making it easy to invest in companies with big share prices (Amazon, Tesla, Alphabet,…) starting for as little as €10.
In addition, crypto trading is also available for free! Investors can trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, among other cryptocurrencies.
Another great point for BUX Zero is that it is very transparent: it has no hidden fees, and if you want to benefit from more premium services such as market or limit orders, it'll cost you 1€ (all of that is available in the pricing page).
On the downside, the only place to trade is its mobile app (no desktop or web trading platform available), the products available are limited and it has no demo account.
BUX Zero is regulated by the Dutch Authority for Financial Markets (Autoriteit Financiële Markten – AFM). If you want to learn more, check our Bux Zero Review.
Along with BUX zero, BUX's flagship platform, you can still use BUX X to invest in CFDs and BUX Crypto if you only want to buy cryptocurrencies. Note that both of these services are expected to be combined with BUX Zero for consolidation processes as the company progresses to create a single destination for investors.
Investing involves risks. You can lose your deposit.
6# DEGIRO
Investing involves risk of loss.
DEGIRO at a glance
0% Commissions(a €1.00 flat handling fee applies)
ProductsReal Stocks, ETFs, Investment Funds, Futures, Leveraged Products, Bonds, and Warrants.
RegulatorsAFM; DNB; FCA; FI
Founded in 2013, Degiro is a low-cost brokerage firm that has become very popular due to its low rates! With over 2 million users, the innovative platform has become widely known for its "do-it-yourself" philosophy in the sense that you have everything at your disposal to start investing on your own. It offers a wide range of financial assets to trade, including stocks, ETFs, bonds, options, futures contracts, warrants, investment funds, and some leveraged products (not quite the same as CFDs. More info here).
For instance, you can trade some stocks and ETFs for free (a €1.00 flat handling fee – external costs – still applies). You also have a list of 200 ETFs where you may trade once a month completely free with no minimum amount required. The web trading platform is basic, but it is efficient and straightforward to use. In a matter of minutes, you get used to it. The same applies to its mobile app. On the downside, there is an absence of any significant fundamental research, a €2.50 connectivity fee applies and pricing alerts are missing.
Regarding security, Degiro is the Dutch branch of flatexDEGIRO Bank AG (a German regulated bank). In the unlikely event that the segregated assets cannot be returned to clients, Degiro falls under the German Investor Compensation Scheme, which compensates any losses from non-returned assets up to 90% (with a maximum of €20,000), so do bear this in mind if you are planning to invest much larger volumes. Furthermore, any money deposited on a DEGIRO Cash Account with flatexDEGIRO Bank AG will be guaranteed up to an amount of €100,000 under the German Deposit Guarantee Scheme.
Still any doubts? Go through our Degiro Review!
Which platform should you choose?
Some factors you should know when choosing an online broker are the fees charged, if it is regulated by top-tier institutions such as the FCA in the UK, BaFin in Germany, AMF in France, or AFM in the Netherlands, the range of products it allows you to trade (not all platforms allow you to trade EU stocks), among others.
The best online broker in your specific case will depend on your profile, preference, and objectives. Explore the websites above and decide for yourself!
A reminder that the above should not be seen as investment advice and should be considered information only. Investors should do their own research and due diligence about the services and opportunities best suited for their risk, returns, and impact strategy.
Hope we helped, and leave your comments below.
Happy investments!
Other FAQs about Robinhood
The online broker earns money from interest earned on customers' cash balances (money in your account not invested), by selling order information to third parties (high-frequency traders, for instance), and margin lending.
Until October 2018, Robinhood would not clearly state that it was receiving payments for order flows. By law, any financial company must reveal all the material facts an investor would want to know before making any investment decision.
Franklin Carneiro da Silva
Co-Founder & Fintech Analyst
Franklin is a CFA Level III Candidate with 3 years of experience in Wealth Management as a Fund Research Analyst and the Host of the "Edge Over Hedge" YouTube Channel.


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By Luis, August 27, 2020
Welcome to the twelfth Aretuza report. This report covers decks for week 4 of the Journey, end of season reminders, and an interview with Gulox2.
Aretuza Report # 12
Journey Quests - Week 4
The fourth week's Journey quests require players to do the following:
Play 10 artifact cards (Regular)
Play 5 cards with the trap category (Premium)
Add armor 10 times (Regular)
Play 3 seasonal matches (Premium)
Win 1 match (Regular)
Spawn 15 units (Premium)
Here are suggested decks for these quests:
Play 10 artifacts and play 5 traps: Scoia'tael Mystic Echo
Add armor 10 times: Skellige Ursine Ritual
Spawn 15 units: Monsters Overwhelming Hunger
Credits to TheaBeasty for the Scoia'tael and Monsters decks. Be sure to check out her videos on these decks in the latter part of this report.
Pro Rank Cutoffs
Here are the key cutoffs for Pro Rank as of August 27 at 5:36 PM CEST
Top 16 10,313
Top 500 9,877
Wild Hunt Online
The Wild Hunt tournament series by 983 Media is back, this time in an online format. For complete details, click here. Be sure to join their Discord server for the latest updates.
Team Aretuza
Here is the stream schedule of Team Aretuza's Pro and Stream Team for the week of August 24 to August 31.
Name Social Schedule (All times are in CEST)
Ceely Twitch , Twitter Tuesday to Friday at 5pm
Sunday at 5 pm
Crozyr Twitch , Twitter Monday at 4pm
Thursday to Sunday at 4:30pm
Lionhart Twitch , Twitter Weekdays at 11am.
Redrame Twitch , Twitter Daily from 2am to 7am
Shaggy Twitch , Twitter Weekdays at 8pm
Shinmiri Twitch , Twitter
Weekdays at 6:30pm
TheaBeasty Twitch , Twitter
Monday at 4pm
Wednesday and Saturday at 6pm
Gwent Open # 3
Best of luck to Team Aretuza's Shaggy in the Gwent Open # 3 this weekend.
Watch TheaBeasty's deck guides for this week's Journey quests.
Traps:
Spawn:
We are currently seeking a video editor who will be closely working with us in producing content for both Gwent and Legends of Runeterra.
Manager Spotlight: Gulox2
Brandon "Gulox2" Parker
Hi Gulo. Thanks for allowing us to have this interview with you. How are you and what have you been up to in Gwent so far?
No problem, thanks for having me. I'm doing well; busy, but well! Stepping into a management role for Aretuza has opened up many more opportunities, but also many more tasks to complete.
As for Gwent, I'm working on completing all Skellige ability masteries. I'm currently 8 Ursine Ritual (or as I call it, Bear Prayers) wins away from having this done. After that, the tentative plan is to see how high I can get a Pirates and Ships deck on the ladder, but we will see how that goes after the new ability reworks show up.
Could you please tell us something about your new role as the External Communications and Content Manager?
My role is really one to make sure that Aretuza is seen as a reputable, knowledgeable, and trusted resource when it comes to Gwent and Legends of Runeterra. To do this, it involves looking at a wide variety of things when it comes to communication (social media, Discord servers, etc.) and content (articles, videos, other media). Plainly put, I'm here to make sure everything looks good when it's sent on its way to the public.
Who are you most excited to work with from the team?
Who am I not excited to work with? That's the better question. I think everyone on the team has the ability to provide wonderful content and interaction with the public, so I'm sure to be talking to and working with everyone on the team.
What projects are you excited to start and/or bring back?
I'd really like to work with our amazing graphic designers, Ann and Elis, on art and lore related content (I haven't told them about this yet :D ). Both of our games have such wonderful art and deep lore, it would be fun to look at those things some more. I think Ann and Elis would be the perfect people to talk to about this, so I should probably talk to them about it, shouldn't I?
Team Aretuza has been mostly involved in Gwent. How will you, as one of the new managers, start working on LOR.
We have a great pool of LoR talent on the team, so I'm hoping I can be a great resource to ensure the content coming out is what we want to showcase. While I may not be able to create a high-tier LoR deck myself, I can certainly help make sure the presentation of that deck is high-tier. This is what I hope to provide for LoR.
You were also a manager back in Team Rankstar. What are the differences and similarities from your previous team and now in Team Aretuza.
In many ways, it is similar. You find those interested in content, and you help them make that a reality. That's consistent wherever you go. Here at Aretuza, we have many more routes being offered to get that done, be it through ideas and execution. This really excites me, and I look forward to seeing what we can do.
The Gwent community knows you for being the self-appointed king of Skellige. Could you please tell us how this started?
When playing Witcher 3, I was always drawn to the mysticism of Skellige. There's mystery in the woods, there's mystery in the waters, there's mystery in the fog. So when it came to Gwent, it was an easy choice as to what faction I would play (also, Cerys is cool). The other factions didn't grab me the same way.
So I played Skellige. And continued to play Skellige, all throughout both betas and Homecoming. Once I realized, somewhat early on, that I was playing Skellige way more than anyone else really did, it only made sense to crown myself as the King of the Isles. 7,150 Skellige wins later, no one has ever denied me this claim or challenged me for my crown. I'm happy to be a representative for the fairest part of the Continent, and the best faction in Gwent. It's my spiritual home, and the faction I proudly represent.
What's your favorite SK leader ability?
Which day of the week is it, it might have changed. But I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for Onslaught, which was the first ability I latched onto in Homecoming, and helped me realize one of my few great Gwent Ideas (Onslaught + Wild Boar). What a fun deck to play at the start of Homecoming.
Blaze of Glory has also been a recent favorite of mine; it's been a pleasure spelunking with the ability with Johaggis, way before the recent upsurge in its use. Both leaders also call to my desire to just destroy every card on the opponent's side of the board as well.
What's your favorite SK card?
Art-wise: Heymaey Herbalist (Herkja Drummond a close second)
Voiceline-wise: Boatbuilders (shout out to Shaggy, the best Boatbuilder around)
Ability-wise: Artis, just crazy fun when it works and you've built well around it
Spirit animal-wise: Gremist, we are the same person
All-around-wise: Holger Blackhand, because DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMMMMMMUN!
Honorable Mention in general: beta Drummond Queensguard
Tell us your thoughts on SK's current status in the meta right now after several changes.
Skellige is in an interesting spot for me personally: it seems quite strong, but not in the way I would generally enjoy playing it. As I stated before, I like getting rid of the opponent's cards. While you can do this a little with what's going around with Skellige now, I want more. Pirates raid and plunder, they take it all. The more destruction by Skellige, the better.
Overall, I think the faction itself is in a good spot, meta-wise, but not in a spot where I enjoy it in the meta. But I'm just one player, of course.
Do you have any message to the Gwent community?
To the Gwent and LoR communities, have fun out there, play what you enjoy, and don't let the losses get you down. It's a game, right? Play it for fun and the time spent with others that enjoy playing the same game as you. Wins are great, but good times are better. I'm an old man with life experience and stuff, so you can believe me on that.
The season ends in a few days. This is your last chance to make that final ladder push and finish those seasonal trees. Good luck!
Luis has been a gamer for most of his life. His first console was a Playstation 1 which he got at age 7. A few years later, he acquired a Gameboy Advance that became his gateway to the Pokemon series. He spent multiple hours playing through the Kanto and Hoenn Region with his friends. In 2011, he started playing Dota 1 and was his entry to the MOBA genre of games. Shortly after, he started playing League of Legends which he played from 2012 to 2017. Towards the end of the year 2017, he bought a Playstation 4 and played Destiny 2 and a few single player games on the side such as God of War, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and Witcher 3 which he enjoyed the most. His first exposure to Gwent was back in Witcher 3. He realized that he was spending most of his time playing Gwent and collecting all the cards instead of doing side quests and story quests. Fast forward to 2019, he found out that Gwent, the standalone game, would be released on iOS. On the release day itself last October, he immediately downloaded the game and chose Northern Realms as his first faction since this is the faction he played the most back in Witcher 3 Gwent.


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