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Belgian biotech group Galapagos NV on Thursday said it has successfully concluded the phase 2a study of a skin disease drug it is developing with Britain's GlaxoSmithKline PLC.
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The Vermont Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that would make the state the first in the United States to enact mandatory labeling of foods made with genetically modified crops.
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Bailey Godfather is a Wool Felt Classic Hat included in the Bailey Heritage Collection. The original name for the Godfather style hat was the Homburg. The Bailey Godfather has a 2 3/4" brim rolled at the edge and trimmed with a grosgrain binding that matched the grosgrain hat band. Full satin lining.

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Seems we got a 1-2 in the duos or something, good stuff
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Love watching this. Amazed at the skill.
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Quite an event, better than the 1000 metre one anyway.
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You want warm air on your FEET, not the top of your head.
Steve29 (if you're still looking here): I played around with the Taco tool a bit and if you kick the ventilation & infiltration numbers down to 0.1 or even 0.05 to account for moderately air tight construction and heat recovery ventilation (HRV) I think you'd get a bit closer to reality. Doing a quick model of my home with it against measured reality it's hitting ~20% above measured reality, even with 0.1ACH. Watch out for the cubic feet per square foot ventilation entry, as the tool will use the greater numbers in the calc. (You'll note that on the results page it looks like they're calculated 2.0 ACH, not 0.5.
You want warm air on your FEET, not the top of your head.
Naw, you want warm SURFACES at your feet- the air temp at your hardly matters. Radiant floor is the top of the food chain from a wintertime comfort point of view.
But radiant ceiling in a well-insulated building is the next-best thing and a close second at that. A radiant ceiling heats up the objects below, including the floor, (just not to temps that matter to bare feet.) Radiant ceiling never gives off that oppressive "under the heat lamp" feeling that even halogen down-lighting can, but the chairs/couches/tables/floors are all directly heated by the radiant ceiling- it's air contact with the warmed up stuff in the room that raises the air temp. In hot air/tepid-air systems the heat transfer is the other way around, from the warmer air to the cooler object. As a result it takes a few degrees higher air temp to hit similar comfort levels as radiant ceiling/floor or low-temp flat panel radiators (or even big clunky old-school higher temp radiators.)
Low-temp low-speed air and constant room temps using ductless heat pumps isn't bad though- it's a noticeable comfort-improvement over ducted-air systems, but where you might be just-plain cozy at 68F with radiant you'd need to keep it at 70F or more to be as-cozy with low-temp low-speed air. But any kind of high-speed ducted stuff adds a wind chill and noise factor- to be avoided if you can.
And take a look inside that 20 year old flex duct. Scary!
Reason number 177 why ductless is a better solution than ducted, when tepid-air it the heat transfer medium, eh? ;-)
Flex duct is an abomination- I'm surprised it's even legal. It's only positive aspect is vibe-isolation when tying into a cheap noisy air handler.


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- We continue to advise Australians to reconsider their need to travel to Nairobi and the Mombasa region due to the high threat of terrorist attack. Kenyan authorities are at a high state of alert. Monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
- Australians in Nairobi or the Mombasa region who hold concerns for their safety should consider leaving.
- A series of terrorist incidents have occurred in the Mombasa region and Nairobi since December 2013. The latest was a vehicle explosion in the Nairobi suburb of Pangani on 23 April 2014. See under Safety and security: Terrorism for details.
- The terrorist assault on the Westgate Shopping Mall in the Westlands district of Nairobi in September 2013 resulted in a large number of deaths, including one Australian, and injuries. There have been a number of other violent armed terrorist attacks over recent years in Nairobi, Mombasa, Garissa and Wajir. These attacks have targeted a broad range of public places. The Westgate attack underscores the continued risk of large scale acts of terrorism in Kenya.
- Kenyan authorities announced enhanced security measures across Kenya on 31 January 2014. These include enhanced security checks at all Kenyan airports. Local authorities have advised travellers to arrive one hour ahead of the normal time (i.e. at least three hours before scheduled flight times) to complete security formalities.
- There is an ongoing very high threat of kidnap to Westerners, including residents, tourists, journalists and humanitarian workers. A number of Westerners were kidnapped in 2011 and 2012 in areas of Kenya close to the border with Somalia. Several others have been kidnapped from coastal resorts and towns in the region of Lamu. See under Safety and security: Kidnapping for further information on recent kidnappings. For more information about kidnapping, see our Kidnapping threat travel bulletin.
- Violent crime against Westerners, including armed carjacking and home invasions, occurs frequently in and around Nairobi. There have been a number of recent home invasions in Nairobi targeting the foreign community that have resulted in the deaths of householders, including an Australian citizen in November 2013. For further details see the Safety and security: Crime section.
- Australians should be aware of particular risks in the Nairobi suburbs of Kibera, Mathare, Kasarani, Pangani and Eastleigh. See under Safety and security for more information.
- We continue to advise Australians in Kenya to monitor media and avoid protests and political rallies as they may turn violent. See under Safety and security:Civil unrest/political tension for further information.
- We strongly advise you not to travel to the border regions with Ethiopia, South Sudan and Somalia because of the extremely dangerous security situation. Along the border with Somalia, this area includes all of Mandera and Garissa Districts, Wajir and east of Wajir and the area north of Pate Island in Lamu District. Cross border violence occurs, including attacks by armed groups, kidnapping, armed banditry, and violent tribal and clan disputes.
- We advise you not to travel to Isiolo and Moyale in Eastern district and along the A2 Highway connecting these two towns due to sporadic clashes that have caused a number of deaths and injuries. See under Safety and Security: Civil unrest/political tension for more information.
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Kenya is listed by the World Health Organization (WHO) as endemic for yellow fever. Yellow fever is a serious and potentially fatal disease preventable by vaccination. If you are arriving from a country infected with yellow fever you will be required to present a valid yellow fever certificate to be allowed entry into Kenya.
As the quarantine requirements for yellow fever vaccination differ between countries, we recommend that you check the yellow fever entry requirements for all countries you intend to enter or transit by contacting their foreign missions in Australia. Some airlines may require passengers to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate before being allowed to board flights out of the country. For more information about yellow fever, including Australian re-entry requirements, see the Department of Health website.
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Nairobi and Mombasa
We continue to advise Australians to reconsider their need to travel to Nairobi and the Mombasa region due to the high threat of terrorist attack and the high level of crime.
Australians in Nairobi or the Mombasa region who hold concerns for their safety should consider leaving.
You should evaluate your personal security situation, the continuing terrorist threats and public warnings of possible attacks. Should you choose to visit public places at this time we recommend that you exercise heightened vigilance and closely monitor the local media for information affecting your safety and security.
Ongoing high threat of terrorist attack:
A major terrorist attack on the Westgate Shopping Mall in the Westlands district of Nairobi on 21-24 September 2013 resulted in a large number of deaths, including one Australian, and injuries. Kenyan authorities have implemented heightened security arrangements at public places in response to the incident.
Several terrorist attacks have occurred in the months following the Westgate attack. Kenyan authorities are at a high state of alert and further attacks are likely.
We continue to receive regular reports that terrorists may be planning attacks against a range of targets in Kenya, including in Nairobi, and the surrounding region, and in the Mombasa region. On 17 March 2014, a large quantity of explosives and weapons was found in a car impounded by police in Mombasa. Media reports indicate Kenyan police are aware of further similar bombs in the area, and are pursuing these threats. Kenyan police have suggested that the likely targets of the bombs are heavily used buildings, including Mombasa Airport.
In planning your activities, you should avoid the kinds of places known to be terrorist targets.
Australians should be particularly vigilant in the lead-up to and during religious festivals, including Christmas, Easter and Ramadan, and days of national significance as militants have used such occasions to mount attacks.
Locations that may be subject to terrorist attack
Kenyan authorities have encouraged extra vigilance against possible terrorist attacks on public places. These attacks could occur at any time and could be directed against any locations known to be frequented by foreigners, including Australians. You could be caught up in attacks directed at others.
Attacks could be indiscriminate and target Kenyan institutions as well as places where expatriates and foreign travellers gather. You should take extra care in public places and at public events.
Possible terrorist targets frequented by Westerners include Western embassies, UN premises, hotels, airports, shopping areas, markets, bars, sports bars and nightclubs (including venues broadcasting international sporting events), restaurants and cafes, tourist resorts (including beach resorts and beaches particularly in the region surrounding Mombasa), safari lodges, international schools, churches and other places of worship, commercial airlines and other places frequented by foreigners.
Other possible targets include Kenyan Government buildings, transport hubs and infrastructure, and refugee camps near the Kenya-Somalia border where Western aid workers may be targeted.
Terrorist acts could include suicide bombings, kidnappings, roadside IED attacks, attacks on civil aviation and attacks on maritime vessels in or near Kenyan ports.
You should exercise particular vigilance if attending sporting events including football matches. You should also avoid public venues, such as sports bars, nightclubs and restaurants that broadcast sporting events, particularly international events, as well as public transportation to these events.
Recent terrorist attacks in Kenya include:
- On 23 April 2014, four people were killed, including police officers, when a vehicle exploded in the Nairobi suburb of Pangani.
- On 31 March 2014, six people were killed in explosions in the Nairobi suburb of Eastleigh. On the previous day, a suspected terrorist was killed in a residential building in Eastleigh, when testing an explosive device.
- On 23 March 2014, five people were killed in an armed attack on a church in Likoni, Mombasa.
- On 16 January 2014, an IED explosion occurred in a restaurant at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. There were no injuries.
- On 2 January 2014, a grenade attack at a popular tourist restaurant/bar at Diani Beach (30 kilometres south of Mombasa) injured ten people.
- On 14 December 2013, an explosion on a public bus in the Pangani area of Nairobi killed six people and injured a further 24.
- On 12 December 2013, a grenade was thrown at a vehicle carrying two British tourists in Likoni, Mombasa. The grenade failed to explode.
- On 21-24 September 2013, a major terrorist attack on the Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi resulted in a large number of deaths and injuries. An Australian citizen was killed in the attack.
- On 23 June 2013, a grenade attack on an internally displaced camp in Banisa, Mandera killed 15 people and injured a number of others.
- On 9 June 2013, a grenade attack on church compounds in Mombasa and Eastleigh injured several people.
- On 4 April 2013, an attack on a market in Garissa killed one and injured several others.
- On 4 March 2013, attacks by armed youths on police stations and clashes with police in the Mombasa area killed at least 15 people, including a number of police officers.
Nairobi suburbs of Eastleigh, Kasarani, Kibera, Mathare and Pangani: Australians should be aware of particular risks in the Nairobi suburbs of Eastleigh, Kasarani, Kibera, Mathare and Pangani due to the threat of extremist attacks, violent incidents and high crime levels.
Australian officials in Nairobi:
Due to heightened security concerns, staff at the Australian High Commission in Nairobi have been advised to exercise greater vigilance and security measures have been increased, particularly when travelling to Kenyan Government buildings and the CBD. We advise you to do the same.
There is an ongoing very high threat of kidnap for Westerners in parts of Kenya that are close to the border with Somalia. For more information about kidnapping, see our Kidnapping threat travel bulletin.
Threats to humanitarian workers: You should be aware that humanitarian workers and journalists covering the humanitarian situation in border areas may be targeted for abduction by kidnappers. Armed groups from Somalia have previously kidnapped Westerners in Kenya working in a humanitarian capacity along the border with Somalia.
- On 29 June 2012, four foreign aid workers were kidnapped from the Dadaab refugee camp near the border with Somalia. A Kenyan national was reportedly killed in the attack.
- On 13 October 2011, two Spanish aid workers were kidnapped from the Dadaab refugee camp.
Threats to tourists and residents: Tourists and residents in coastal resorts and towns in eastern Kenya have also been kidnapped by armed groups based in Somalia in recent years. On 1 October 2011, a French national was attacked and kidnapped from her beachfront residence of Manda Island (adjacent to Lamu Island) by an armed group. She later died in captivity. On 11 September 2011, two British nationals were attacked at a resort in Kiwayu, north of Lamu: one was killed and the other was kidnapped and held in captivity for six months. Both attacks took place at beach front properties. Kenyan authorities launched a response in order to improve security in the area but in light of these attacks we strongly advise you not to travel to areas along the Kenyan coast north of Pate Island in Lamu District.
The Australian Government's longstanding policy is that it does not make payments or concessions to kidnappers. The Australian Government considers that paying a ransom increases the risk of further kidnappings, including of other Australians. If you do decide to travel to an area where there is a particular threat of kidnapping, you should ensure you have personal security measures in place, seek professional security advice and take out kidnapping insurance.
Border Regions: We strongly advise against all travel to Kenya's border regions with Somalia, Ethiopia and South Sudan because of the extreme threat posed by kidnapping, terrorism and violent conflict. Along the border with Somalia, this area includes Mandera and Garissa Districts, Wajir and east of Wajir and the area north of Pate Island in Lamu District, including Kiwayu and Kiunga.
Terrorism is a threat throughout the world. You can find more information about this threat in our General advice to Australian travellers.
Civil unrest/political tension
Risk of civil unrest in Kenya: International events and political developments may prompt large demonstrations in Kenya. You should monitor the media and other local information sources for details about curfews, political events and possible safety and security risks. You should avoid all political rallies and protests as they may quickly turn violent. Demonstrations over high food prices, controversial media and tax legislation have resulted in violence and arrests in the past. In the event of violence or civil unrest you should avoid all protests, monitor the media for information that could affect your safety and security and follow the instructions of local authorities.
There have been regular outbreaks of violence across Kenya in recent years, though these usually take place away from areas frequented by tourists. Riots and clashes have occurred regularly in Mombasa in particular, with riots in February 2014, March 2013 and August 2012. Further such events are likely. In 2012, serious incidents with multiple fatalities occurred in Tana River district in the Coast Province and Samburu district in the Rift Valley Province, where more than 40 Kenyan police were killed.
Other recent incidents include:
- On 1 April 2014, a Muslim cleric was killed by gunmen in Mombasa, leading to unrest in the city.
- On 2 February 2014, two people were killed during violent clashes between a group of youths and police in the Majengo area of Mombasa. The violence occurred following a police raid on a mosque.
- On 3 October 2013 a prominent Muslim cleric was shot by unknown gunmen in Mombasa.
- On 30 March 2013, clashes in Kisumu following the Kenyan elections Supreme Court verdict killed two people and injured many more.
- On 27 August 2012, a prominent Islamic cleric was killed by an unknown gunman in Mombasa. Ensuing riots resulted in burning of vehicles, looting and attacks on churches in Mombasa.
* Isiolo, Moyale and the A2 Highway:* We advise you not to travel to Isiolo and Moyale in Eastern district nor to travel along the A2 Highway connecting these two towns, due to sporadic clashes that have caused a number of deaths and injuries. Recent clashes have caused approximately 50 deaths, a large number of injuries and significant displacement of local populations. The A2 Highway between Isiolo and Moyale has also been closed by spontaneous protests. Residents have fired shots and thrown rocks at passing vehicles. Tourists have been injured in these attacks. If, despite our advice not to travel, you decide to visit these areas, you should exercise extreme caution.
The level of crime in Kenya is high. Due to the prevalence of street crime you should avoid walking after dark and remain vigilant at all times.
Crimes targeting the foreign community in Nairobi: In Nairobi, violent crime against Westerners, including armed carjacking, kidnapping for ransom and home invasions, occurs frequently and can be brazen and brutal. A number of recent home invasions in Nairobi targeting the foreign community have resulted in the death of householders, including an Australian citizen in November 2013. We strongly recommend Australians living in Kenya invest in robust personal security measures and regularly review their personal security arrangements. Anecdotal evidence suggests that foreigners are increasingly being targeted in homes, tourist areas and while travelling by road. A number of recent incidents have occurred at night where criminals lay in wait outside residential security gates. You should be particularly vigilant when waiting in a vehicle while gates are being opened.
Violent robbery, car-jacking and kidnapping throughout Kenya: The risk of armed banditry, violent robbery, carjacking and kidnapping has increased in recent years. Crimes of this nature are common in Kenya's urban centres, coastal beach resorts, northern Kenya (including the North East Province), the northern parts of Eastern, Coastal and Rift Valley Provinces and north of Malindi. If you travel to remote areas or border regions, you could be the target of attacks or kidnappings. The incidence of crime generally rises during the holiday periods.
Other crimes; Muggings and armed robberies are common, though victims are generally not harmed if they don't resist. Jewellery and bag-snatching from open vehicle windows frequently occur while motorists are either stopped at traffic lights or in heavy traffic. You should also avoid displaying expensive items that can readily be stolen, including jewellery and watches, when travelling or in public. When driving, you should ensure that windows are up, doors are locked and valuables are out of sight.
Due to the very high prevalence of HIV/AIDS, victims of violent crime, especially rape, are strongly encouraged to seek immediate medical assistance.
Scams, whereby criminals try to extort money from travellers using fake police, hotel and government identification, are common. You should always ask to see identification in order to establish bona fides.
In Nairobi, confrontations between police and criminal suspects occur regularly. Bystanders have been wounded or killed as result of indiscriminate gunfire in crowded areas. We advise you to remain vigilant at all times.
National parks and game reserves: There have been several attacks on Australian and other Western tourists on safaris in national parks and game reserves, including the Masai Mara. Police and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) have increased security in the affected areas. You should take care with personal security when visiting parks and game reserves.
Visitors to the Ngong Forest Reserve and Ngong Hills should get an armed escort from the KWS because of the risk of robbery. The Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO) can provide advice on reputable travel firms and guides.
North, north-eastern and western Kenya: Banditry, cattle rustling and ethnic clashes have caused sporadic violence in north and north-eastern Kenya and in the Mount Elgon region of western Kenya. Australians could inadvertently be caught up in violence directed at others. We advise you to seek advice from the police and travel in convoys or with police escorts if visiting these regions.
Borders with Ethiopia, South Sudan and Somalia: We strongly advise you not to travel to the border regions with Ethiopia, South Sudan and Somalia because of the extremely dangerous security situation. Localised incidents of violence, such as armed banditry, violent cattle rustling and counter raids, are common along the Kenya-Ethiopia border and Kenya-South Sudan border.
Borders with Uganda and Tanzania: There have been reports of banditry and robbery at unauthorised border crossing points on the borders with Uganda and Tanzania and along the road from Nairobi to the Tanzania border crossing.
Australians in other parts of Kenya: Australians in other parts of Kenya should exercise a high degree of caution in Kenya at this time due to the high risk of terrorist attack, kidnapping and high crime levels. Pay close attention to your personal security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
Money and valuables
Before you go, organise a variety of ways to access your money overseas, such as credit cards, travellers' cheques, cash, debit cards or cash cards. Consult with your bank to find out which is the most appropriate currency to carry and whether your ATM card will work overseas.
ATMs that accept international cards are widely available in Nairobi and major towns. Australian currency is not accepted in Kenya. Travellers' cheques are accepted at large banks and foreign exchanges, though are not widely accepted in hotels.
Make two photocopies of valuable documents such as your passport, tickets, visas and travellers' cheques. Keep one copy with you in a separate place to the original and leave another copy with someone at home.
While travelling, don't carry too much cash and remember that expensive watches, jewellery and cameras may be tempting targets for thieves.
As a sensible precaution against luggage tampering, including theft, lock your luggage. Information on luggage safety is available from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Your passport is a valuable document that is attractive to criminals who may try to use your identity to commit crimes. It should always be kept in a safe place. You are required by Australian law to report a lost or stolen passport. If your passport is lost or stolen overseas, report it online or contact the nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate as soon as possible.
Australians are required to pay an additional fee to have their passport replaced. In some cases, the Government may also restrict the length of validity or type of replacement passports.
Local travel
Airport security arrangements: Enhanced security checks are in place at Kenyan airports. Local authorities have advised travellers to arrive one hour ahead of the normal time ( i.e. at least three hours before scheduled flight times) to complete security formalities.
Driving in Kenya is dangerous due to poor road conditions, poorly maintained vehicles and insufficient street lighting. Australians travelling by road should verify local security conditions beforehand. Travel at night on major highways in and out of Nairobi and on rural roads is not recommended and should be avoided. Travel at night to and from Nairobi's international airports (JKIA and Wilson) should only be undertaken with a reputable tour or taxi company.
We recommend that in Kenya you only use radio taxis and only from official taxi stands or via callout.
Bus terminals and other gathering areas for public and private transport have been the target of terrorist and criminal attacks on a number of occasions in recent years. They remain vulnerable to attack and you should exercise particular caution in such locations. Public transport (primarily buses and minivans – known locally as 'matutus') is dangerous as driving standards are poor and roads and vehicles are inadequately maintained.
For further advice, see our road travel page.
Passenger trains are considered to be unsafe, especially during the rainy season. Train services are also unreliable. Theft is common on trains and there have been cases where passengers' belongings have been taken from their compartments.
The safety standards you might expect of transport and tour operators, including adventure activities such as scuba diving, are not always met. Sufficient safety equipment may not be provided and recommended maintenance standards and safety precautions may not be observed. You should only use reputable tour operators and check that safety measures are in place.
Piracy occurs in the coastal areas of Kenya. To the immediate north of Kenya's waters, attacks by pirates against all forms of shipping around Somalia's waters and the Gulf of Aden are increasing in frequency. Somali pirates using motherships have attacked shipping further than 1,000 nautical miles (1,850 kilometres) from the coast of Somalia. The International Maritime Bureau issues piracy reports on its website. See also our piracy bulletin for more information.
Airline safety
Please refer to our air travel page for information on aviation safety and security.
When you are in Kenya, be aware that local laws and penalties, including ones that appear harsh by Australian standards, do apply to you. If you are arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you but we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail.
Information on what Australian consular officers can and cannot do to help Australians in trouble overseas is available from the Consular Services Charter.
Some homosexual activity is illegal in Kenya and penalties may include imprisonment. Homosexual activity is frowned upon by some members of the community, and may lead to harassment by the public and/or police. See our LGBTI travellers page.
Penalties for drug offences can be severe and include lengthy jail terms.
Travellers are not allowed to work in Kenya, even in a volunteer capacity, without a valid work permit. Offenders may be fined, deported or jailed.
Destroying Kenyan currency of any denomination is against the law.
Smoking in public places is banned. Offenders caught smoking outside designated smoking areas face a substantial fine and/or jail for up to six months.
It is illegal to take photographs of some official buildings. If in doubt, seek advice from an official before taking any photos.
Distributing religious material in public without a licence is illegal.
Some Australian criminal laws, such as those relating to money laundering, bribery of foreign public officials, terrorism, forced marriage, female genital mutilation, child pornography, and child sex tourism, apply to Australian overseas. Australians who commit these offences while overseas may be prosecuted in Australia.
Australian authorities are committed to combating sexual exploitation of children by Australians overseas. Australians may be prosecuted at home under Australian child sex tourism and child pornography laws. These laws provide severe penalties of up to 25 years imprisonment for Australians who engage in child sexual exploitation while outside of Australia.
Local customs
There are conservative standards of dress and behaviour in Kenya, particularly in coastal and rural areas. You should take care not to offend.
During Ramadan, eating, drinking and smoking between sunrise and sunset is forbidden for Muslims.
Information for dual nationals
The new constitution on Kenya recognises dual nationality but this portion of the law has not yet been fully enacted. This may limit the ability of the Australian Government to provide consular assistance to Australian/Kenyan dual nationals who are arrested or detained. We recommend you travel on your Australian passport at all times.
Our Dual nationals page provides further information for dual nationals.
We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before you depart. Confirm that your insurance covers you for the whole time you'll be away and check what circumstances and activities are not included in your policy. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. The Australian Government will not pay for a traveller's medical expenses overseas or medical evacuation costs.
It is important to consider your physical and mental health before travelling overseas. We encourage you to consider having vaccinations before you travel. At least eight weeks before you depart, make an appointment with your doctor or travel clinic for a basic health check-up, and to discuss your travel plans and any implications for your health, particularly if you have an existing medical condition. The World Health Organization (WHO) provides information for travellers and our health page also provides useful information for travellers on staying healthy.
The standard of medical facilities throughout Kenya varies. Medical facilities are adequate in urban areas, but may be extremely limited elsewhere. Public and private facilities will require either an up-front deposit for services, a guarantee of payment or confirmation of medical insurance before commencing treatment. In remote areas, air evacuation to a major city is sometimes the only option for medical emergencies. Costs for such an evacuation can exceed $A10,000.
Kenya is listed by the World Health Organization (WHO) as endemic for yellow fever. Yellow fever is a potentially fatal viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, which is preventable by vaccination. We strongly recommend that you are vaccinated against yellow fever before travelling to Kenya. See the Entry and Exit section for important information about vaccination certificate requirements. For more information about yellow fever, see the Department of Health website.
Malaria is endemic throughout the year in Kenya, except in Nairobi and at altitudes above 2500m. Other insect-borne diseases (including dengue fever, Rift Valley fever, filariasis and African sleeping sickness (Trypanosomiasis)) also occur. We encourage you to consider taking prophylaxis against malaria, and to take measures to avoid insect bites, including using an insect repellent at all times, wearing long, loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing, and ensuring your accommodation is mosquito proof, including with treated mosquito nets.
Water-borne, food-borne and other infectious diseases (including cholera, hepatitis, meningococcal, measles and tuberculosis) are also prevalent with more serious outbreaks occurring from time to time. We advise you to boil all drinking water or drink bottled water, avoid ice cubes and raw and undercooked food. Do not swim in fresh water to avoid exposure to certain water-borne diseases such as bilharzia (schistosomiasis). Seek medical advice if you have a fever or are suffering from diarrhoea.
Outbreaks of polio have occurred in Kenya within the last 12 months. All travellers to polio infected countries should ensure they have completed a primary course of polio vaccinations and also need a booster dose prior to travel. If you are unsure of your polio vaccination status, check with your doctor or travel clinic, at least 6-8 weeks before you depart.
The rate of HIV/AIDS infection in Kenya is very high. You should exercise appropriate precautions if engaging in activities that expose you to risk of infection. You can find out more information from the Department of Health.
A decompression chamber is located at the Kenyan Naval Base in Mombasa.
Where to get help
In Kenya, you can obtain consular assistance from the:
Australian High Commission
Riverside Drive (400 metres off Chiromo Road),
Nairobi KENYA
Telephone: (254 20) 427 7100
Facsimile: (254 20) 427 7139
Website: http://www.kenya.highcommission.gov.au/
If you are travelling to Kenya, whatever the reason and however long you'll be there, we encourage you to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. You can register online or in person at any Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate. The information you provide will help us to contact you in an emergency - whether it is a natural disaster, civil disturbance or a family issue.
In a consular emergency if you are unable to contact the High Commission you can contact the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 or 1300 555 135 within Australia.
In Australia, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra may be contacted on (02) 6261 3305.
Additional information
Natural disasters, severe weather and climate
There are two rainy seasons, from October to November and from March to June, when flash flooding and mudslides are common. Roads may be impassable during these times.
Northern and eastern Kenya are currently experiencing a severe drought. There may be disruption to essential services and delays should be expected when travelling in these areas.
Kenya is subject to earthquakes. It lies on a fault line and tremors occur infrequently. Volcanic and seismic activity can also occur near Mt Elgon, on the Kenya-Uganda border.
All oceanic regions of the world can experience tsunamis, but in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, there is a more frequent occurrence of large, destructive tsunamis because of the many large earthquakes along major tectonic plate boundaries and ocean trenches. See the Tsunami Awareness brochure.
Information on natural disasters can be obtained from the Humanitarian Early Warning Service. If a natural disaster occurs, pay attention to warnings issued and follow the advice of local authorities.
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U.S. WNT Forward Shannon MacMillan Retires From International Soccer
Shannon MacMillan, one of the greatest goal scorers in U.S. Women's National Team history, has retired from international soccer. MacMillan, 31, scored 60 goals in her National Team career that spanned 12 years from 1993-2005.
MacMillan rose from humble beginnings in Escondido, Calif., to become a star at the University of Portland -- where she won the MAC and Hermann awards in 1995 -- and then for the USA.
She was a member of two Women's World Cup Teams and two Olympics Teams, including the USA's historic 1996 gold medal winners. At that Athens Olympics, MacMillan scored two of the most important goals in U.S. history. In the semifinal against Norway, she scored the "golden goal" in overtime to avenge a loss the year before at the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup and send the U.S. to the gold medal match, where she tallied the first score in the 2-1 win over China. No other player in U.S. history has scored in the semifinal and final of a FIFA world championship.
Affectionately known as "Mac" to her teammates and fans, she was also a member of the famous 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup winners and came off the bench in the legendary penalty kick win over China in the title game at the sold-out Rose Bowl. She had one of her most memorable games in that tournament, scoring once and assisting on two goals against North Korea in the final game of the first round.
At the 1999 WWC, she also served up one of the most memorable assists in U.S. history, hitting the corner kick that Joy Fawcett headed home against Germany in the quarterfinals. It was MacMillan's first touch of the game after coming into the match right before the corner kick. She also scored a goal against Nigeria at the 2000 Olympics as the USA went on to win the silver medal.
In 2003, MacMillan made a remarkably speedy and certainly inspirational comeback from a torn ACL, suffered during a WUSA match, playing just 101 days after her surgery and earning a spot on the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup Team. She saw limited action in that tournament, but did get an assist against North Korea.
MacMillan had perhaps her best year in 2002, scoring 17 goals and was voted the U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year. MacMillan played her final match for the USA on Oct. 23, 2005, coming off the bench against Mexico in Charleston, S.C. MacMillan, who notched 53 assists in her career, hangs up her boots as the sixth-leading goal scorer in U.S. history, although Abby Wambach is just one goal behind her.


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I'm a Warlock, but I can Tank, if I Have to, I Guess.
Tank Hard – I'm a Warlock, but I can Tank, if I Have to, I Guess
NB: This has all changed with the removal of the 6% crit reduction for locks and non-prot warriors, this change relegates lock "tanking" to low level mobs or purely spell based bosses. If you are reading this and would like me to do a full on guide for the kind of tanking we can now do, please let me know in the comments. It's going to be extremely situational in progression raiding so I won't be doing too much on it unless I get some feedback!!!!
It appears that despite what Ghostcrawler has said in the past, as of the current beta build (5.0.1 (15781)), Warlocks appear to be a fully functional, raid worthy, tank. I have tanked many random heroics as well as organized guild groups and even the current raid content out for testing. Threat generation is a non issue and healer feedback has ranged from "just fine" to being "way easier to heal than other tanks". I'm sure most of this is due to the skill level and game knowledge of various tanks but it's a good indication that there are not glaring deficiencies in our abilities to fill that role. Before anyone makes assumptions, no, warlocks cannot queue as tanks nor can we "roll" on tank trinkets or gear in group loot situations. However, what we can do is keep the attention of the trash and bosses in an instance away from the rest of the group and stay alive while doing so.
Streams: http://www.twitch.tv/shaidyadvice
Youtube videos (including lock tanking): www.youtube.com/shaidyadvice
Warlock Tanking Basics:
I assume most of you know this already but for those of you who don't know the answer to "how the fuck are warlocks a tank?" I'll address that here in brief. In Mists, for I will be referring to Mists of Pandaria by this moniker as I hate that people have settled on calling it "mop", Warlocks have been given a glyph called Glyph of Demon Hunting. The glyph grants a Demonology warlock the ability Dark Apotheosis (DA) which does the following "You imbue yourself with demonic energies, reducing damage taken by 15.10% and allows the use of various demonic abilities. In addition, Soulshatter taunts your target, Twilight Ward will absorb all schools of damage and Demonic Slash is shorter range and generates fury." What the glyph description neglects to mention is that Dark Apotheosis also grants the Warlock 500% increased threat and massively increased armor combine that with the taunt and we have the basic scaffolding on which we can construct a tank build. Please read on for the details.
Warlock Tanking Details:
Okay, so we've covered the basic passives as well as the fact that SS becomes a taunt. The damage reduction in DA scales, but not terribly well with mastery. Since tool-tips tend to be pretty off in the beta and numbers tuning for mastery is one of the last things done due to the fact it's almost always a flat increase to something it's hard to tell how this will compare to what innate reduction other tanks get at 90 but currently I have ~7.5k mastery and that increases the reduced damage by ~10%. With out DA I have ~16k armor which becomes ~50k with DA active. Let's move on to discuss the active abilities and cool downs.
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About eight months have passed — hardly enough time, it seems, for timeless grief to run its course. But it's not hard to imagine Phillips smiling down on little brother Semaj Nunn this week.
It isn't hard to imagine Phillips doing signature standing backflips in Heaven when Nunn performs the sign of the cross and points up his way before taking the BJCC Arena court tonight.
Handley has its best chance for a state basketball title since 1961, when the Tigers lost to Priceville in the Class A final. Handley will play J.O. Johnson in today's Class 4A state semifinal at 7:30 p.m., and the Tigers got here with Nunn as a first-year starter, at point guard.
And yes, the season, the Tigers' run and the role Nunn has played have helped him cope with the loss of the person he called his "role model."
"It's made me stronger," the senior said.
Strength seemed out of reach on the night of June 9 of last year, when Phillips and five others were shot at a pool party at an Auburn apartment complex.
Phillips, that rare combination of speed and size who once lit up Handley's fall Friday nights with big runs and tackles, was among three who died. Desmonte Leonard has pleaded not guilty to capital murder charges and awaits trial.
Phillips had left Auburn's football program and was planning to restart his athletic career at Jacksonville State. But he wanted to enjoy a fun night with friends. Nunn, Phillips' inseparable sidekick, was on his way to join him after an Amateur Athletic Union basketball game, and a life-changing call came to his cellphone.
"He was like my role model," Nunn said. "That's who I take after. It was like, he showed me everything."
That's a lot for a kid to lose, and the impact became noticeable early in the school year. Handley coach Clifton Drummonds said Nunn's schoolwork fell off, so Drummonds met with Nunn and his mother, Jemecia Phillips.
"We just had a heart-to-heart talk, and there were some tears shed in there between me, him and his momma," Drummonds said. "You could tell (Ladarious Phillips' death) had hurt her, but I think the biggest thing was that (Nunn) didn't realize know how much it was hurting her.
"I had to make him realize that she had already lost one son, and she didn't want to lose another one. I told him the best thing he could do was live through 'Day-Day' (Ladarious Phillips' nickname) and not feel sorry for himself."
Nunn began to right himself, Drummonds said, but handling grief better didn't make it go away. Nunn said just talking about his brother's death "makes me mad sometimes."
Then again, there come days when not talking about it is a worse option.
"It's been really difficult, for real," he said. "I try not to think about it that much. Once I do, I just try to find somewhere, somebody to talk to about it just to get my day going.
"When I get out on the court, I just try to tune all of it out and just play the game."
Ah, yes. Basketball season.
This was to be Nunn's year. He was a backup point guard during his junior year, but his time had arrived. So had Handley's time.
The Tigers enter the state semifinals with a 26-7 record, having won the Area 5 tourney, sub-regional and Central Regional. Nunn averages 7.2 points and plays his role of chief ball handler and distributor well, Drummonds said.
"Semaj has been our floor general the whole year," the coach said.
Headed into the Central Regional, Drummonds challenged Nunn to pick up his scoring. Nunn scored 12 points in a 53-43 victory over Carbon Hill and 14 in an 82-68 victory over Dora in the finals.
While Nunn drew upon his coach's challenge in the regional, he needed his big brother's advice to get through a 54-53 victory over Childersburg in the sub-regional.
"He showed me how to be mentally tough and how to not let my nerves take over me in a big ballgame or something," Nunn said. "Just keep my composure."
"It was close at the end, and I was, like, nervous. I just thought that, like he said, 'Just settle down and just let the game come.'"
Nunn said he is holding off making dedications to his big brother. Nunn wants that dedication to be Handley's first state championship in boys basketball.
Still, it's nice for Nunn to think about how his brother would view Handley's season and little brother's part in it.
"I think he would be proud, because we've done came a long way from what we had last year," Nunn said. "I think he would be very proud."
How it ends will be decided on the state's biggest stage for high school basketball. Right before the Tigers file through the tunnel to take the floor in the cavernous BJCC Arena, Nunn will do his pregame ritual with the sign of the cross and a point up.
He said the gesture is for both his big brother and God. And once Nunn makes it?
"Then," he said, "I just go out there and play hard."
Sports Columnist Joe Medley: 256-235-3576. On Twitter @jmedley_star.


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The I.T. Crowd, General Thread
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From the Channel 4 press release:
"The I.T. Crowd is a joyous and surreal look at the underclass of every company. Jen (Katherine Parkinson), a career gal, finds herself working with two socially inept geeks in an information technology department, located in the basement of Reynholm Industries. The I.T. guys are roundly despised by everyone who works above ground. Jen is new to the company and, through some sort of horrible administrative error, has found herself in the post of Relationship Manager for the department.
This puts her in direct contact with Roy (Chris O'Dowd) and Moss (Richard Ayoade) two men who share a love of technology, pizza, science fiction and very little else. They are not used to being around women. Hilarity ensues!"
I personally am really looking forward to this. Graham Linehan's sitcom writing has never failed to be top-notch and a role for a certain Christopher Morris (playing the department boss Denham) is excellent news. There will also be guest appearances from Noel Fielding and Adam Buxton. Fingers crossed it should be very good.
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I've read and seen nothing but the ad, but I'm getting a vibe that this will suck beyond belief. I'll try and watch it though.
Oh, have the Channel 4 announcers worked out how to say it yet? Thus far I've heard 'The it crowd" and "the IT crowd". Pick one.
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By John Leicester
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SOCHI, Russia – When Jenny Jones won Olympic bronze at the Sochi Games, her following on Twitter exploded.
Members of the United States Olympic team – many of them holding up mobile phones to record the moment – enter Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia, for the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics on Feb. 7, 2014. Picking up new followers on Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms is the smart play for Olympians at the Sochi Games. Athletes who share their experiences from their privileged backstage access at the games could come home from Russia with far stronger hands to woo and squeeze more money from sponsors.
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Britain's Jenny Jones takes a jump during the women's snowboard slopestyle final at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia, on Feb. 9, 2014. When Jones won the bronze medal in the event, her following on Twitter exploded.
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The audience for @jennyjonessnow has grown 10-fold, to 65,000 followers, in the three weeks since the British snowboarder tweeted: "Just found out I officially made the GB winter Olympic team. Whoop!"
Olympic success is also working wonders for @sagekotsenburg. The U.S. snowboarder's account had 13,645 followers when he got the gold in slopestyle and tweeted: "WOW!! I just won the Olympics!!" That number grew to 14,196 in 30 minutes, 16,697 in an hour, 40,791 in 24 hours and to nearly 64,000 by Friday.
Vacuuming up followers on Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms is the smart play for Olympians at the Sochi Games. Athletes who catch and ride the once-every-four-years wave of social media interest in all things Winter Olympics, sharing pictures, thoughts and stories from their privileged backstage access at the games, could come home from Russia with stronger hands to woo new sponsors or squeeze more money from existing ones.
"They only have one shot at getting in the zeitgeist," says Walter Delph, CEO of Adly, which helps brands build buzz via social media movers and shakers. His advice to Olympians: "Grab the followers, grab the volume now because that is the best opportunity."
It used to be that Olympians had only traditional media – newspapers, reporters and later radio and TV – to tell their stories and recount their feats. Although they are still required to brave thickets of microphones and gauntlets of reporters after competing, they also are increasingly cutting out the middle men and addressing global audiences directly in 140-characters or less.
Savvy Olympians, their sponsors and managers made sure they came to Sochi prepared not only to compete with each other on snow and ice but also in an arm-wrestle for social media attention and buzz. Being cool and engaging on Twitter and posting eye-catching photos on Instagram are becoming the 21st century equivalents of a 1,000-megawatt smile – practically a must-have. U.S. snowboarder Faye Gulini, for example, opened her Twitter account three weeks before flying to Sochi, prompted by the radio station she works with in Salt Lake City, her hometown.
"The more people that know who I am, the better off I am," she says. "The more people that follow you on your social media, the more people know of you and then that opens up doors for sponsors and money and all that stuff."
The three U.S. women ski jumpers who competed in Sochi were all "highly" encouraged in an 18-month lead-up to the games to develop their presence on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. "It's absolutely a must. You have to have it," says Whitney Childers, communications director for Women's Ski Jumping USA. "Our team sponsors require that."
"We knew that as we got closer to the Olympics, people wanted to know more about them, they wanted to get to know them, they wanted to understand their story and the best way to do that now is to be in control of it yourself and that's through social media, " she said. "And they all did it, some more reluctantly than others."
To avoid distractions and pressures from outside to perform, some Olympians unplugged for the games. The defending champion in women's aerials skiing, Lydia Lassila, tweeted Jan. 31: "Time to sign off until after #Sochi2014."
But forgoing the chance now to build on @LydiaLassila's 2,800 followers may pay off later, the Australian's manager, Bruce Kaider, argues. They plan something "engaging and interesting" – Kaider wouldn't be specific, to preserve the "surprise" – on her platforms post-games, when social media channels aren't as saturated with Olympic content as they are now.
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