text: PREPARING FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, PART 2 A free ebooklet by Dr Gordon Coates published by Wanterfall eBooks Last Updated: August 2010 CONTENTS (If reading onscreen, open the Bookmarks pane to browse to any heading.) DISCLAIMERS, WARNINGS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................................ 2 SERIES CONTEXT ........................................................................................... 2 ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS ................................................................................ 2 Passport ................................................................................................ 3 Visas .................................................................................................... 3 Tickets ................................................................................................. 3 Accommodation Vouchers .................................................................. 3 Money .................................................................................................. 4 Medical Documents ............................................................................. 4 General Medical History................................................................. 4 Medications and Equipment ........................................................... 5 Vaccination Records ....................................................................... 6 ESSENTIAL LUGGAGE..................................................................................... 7 ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE ............................................................................... 9 USEFUL WEBSITES ....................................................................................... 10 BIBLIOGRAPHY ............................................................................................ 10 DECLARATION OF INTEREST ........................................................................ 10 NOT COPYRIGHT .......................................................................................... 10 COMMENTS .................................................................................................. 10 2 Disclaimers, Warnings and Acknowledgements Please see the disclaimers, warnings and acknowledgements relating to the whole series, in the first article of the series, "About the Wanterfall eBooks Travel Health Series", which is available at http://www.wanterfall.com/Travel-Health/Travel-Health-Series-Introduction.htm Please note that the early articles in this series will be very general in nature. They will therefore, inevitably, leave many questions unanswered. Later articles in the series will provide more detail about selected aspects of Travel Health. Series Context In the previous article ("Preparing for International Travel, Part 1") I discussed some important travel preparations relating to personal health, under the headings "Service and Repairs", "Jabs and Tabs" and "Insurance". In this article, I will discuss the documents which need to be procured before leaving and kept available during travel, and also comment briefly on some essential items of luggage and some useful knowledge. In Part 3, I will consider specific issues relating to departures and arrivals, and then finish off with a convenient checklist. Essential Documents I think it is worth mentioning a few general points about essential documents before considering specific examples. Firstly, if any of these essential documents expire before you return home, it can be very inconvenient, not to mention expensive, to arrange for their replacement. Secondly, in case any of them get lost or stolen, it is a good idea to keep photocopies of all essential documents in two or more different locations, such as in hand luggage, main luggage and pocket or money belt. Finally, because some of these documents can take a long time to procure, the earlier you start the application process, the better! 3 Passport The process of applying for a passport varies from country to country. Travel agents can advise about local requirements. Alternatively, entering "passport application" into a search engine while situated in your own country will soon provide the necessary information. If applying from outside your own country, you would need to contact its nearest embassy or consulate. Visas While your passport is, of course, issued by your own country's government, visas to enter the various countries in your itinerary must be obtained from the embassy or consulate of each individual country. Again, a travel agent or a search engine will be able to provide the necessary addresses. Tickets Tickets to each major destination are perhaps the most obvious examples here, but it is also well worth enquiring about any transport passes available to tourists travelling within a particular country or region. Rail passes, such as the Eurail pass, can reduce the cost of such travel to a small fraction of the cost of purchasing separate tickets for each journey. Importantly, Eurail passes, and most similar transport passes, can only be purchased before entering the country or region in which they will be used. Accommodation Vouchers If you have any accommodation vouchers, perhaps as part of a package deal, these must obviously not be left behind. It is a good idea to keep a copy of the receipt separately from the voucher itself, in case one or the other is lost. The address of 4 the accommodation, and any special instructions (especially regarding check-in times) must also be readily available. Money It is important to organise a variety of financial options before departure. The most useful are usually credit cards, travellers' cheques and cash. In many cases, creating a positive balance in a credit card account (by putting in more than the amount that is owing) avoids excessive interest payments. Otherwise, interest is often charged on the total amount, including credit transactions, from the date of the first cash withdrawal. It is very useful to have some local currency, including coins, before arriving in a new country, especially if arriving late in the day. However, there are usually limits on the amount of cash that can be moved across borders. Travel agents and transport operators may be able to provide information about currency restrictions. If not, enquiries can be addressed to appropriate government departments, embassies or consulates. Medical Documents In some situations, documents relating to existing medical conditions can be just as important as your passport, visas and tickets. For example, they could provide a much needed explanation if medications in your possession excite the interest of Customs authorities (although there is no guarantee that such authorities will actually accept the explanation). In some cases, medical documentation might even save your life. General Medical History The first essential is accurate documentation of any significant past medical history and current medical conditions, including any known allergies and any regular or occasional medications. Potentially life-threatening allergies and major diagnoses should also be recorded in a device such as a MedicAlert ® 5 bracelet or necklace. A more economical alternative is a pet identification capsule. These are available from any pet shop. (Critical information is also sometimes recorded in the form of a tattoo. However, there is no generally agreed standard for the position of such tattoos.) Medications and Equipment In addition to your overall medical history, you should obtain a separate letter from your doctor, stating what medications you are advised to take with you (including the quantity, if more than one standard pack of each medication is involved). This is especially important if you are prescribed strong painkillers, stimulants or anything else likely to disturb Customs officers. Medications should be identified by their generic names, both on the containers and in the documentation, as brand names vary from country to country. There is no harm in having the brand name stated as well, but it should not be the only identification. (The medications themselves should always be left in their original packs, with your name printed on the pharmacist's label.) Importantly, a letter from your doctor may be little or no help if one or more of your medications is illegal in a country which you enter. For example, travellers to Greece have been imprisoned for possessing combination analgesics containing small quantities of codeine, which can be purchased without prescription in most countries. Similar problems may occur in other places, including (but not limited to) Japan, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. It is therefore essential to contact the relevant embassies or consulates and enquire specifically about any medications you will need to take with you, whether they are carried in your luggage or on your person. (Cough and cold remedies containing pseudoephedrine are also illegal in some countries.) 6 Medical documentation is also necessary in order to carry equipment such as syringes, needles or auto-injectors for insulin, adrenaline or other essential medications onto an aircraft. Again, there is no guarantee that the documentation will be accepted. (Quite recently, a passenger travelling from Norway to Australia was denied permission to carry insulin and injecting equipment for the treatment of diabetes mellitus onto the aircraft, and very nearly died as a result. 1) It might be thought that some of the above problems could be solved by purchasing necessary medications in each country visited. However, the names, formulations and availability of medications vary so much from country to country that even experienced doctors sometimes have difficulty finding a suitable equivalent. Also, counterfeit medications (which may be ineffective, toxic or both) account for a significant proportion of all medication sold in many developing countries which are popular travel destinations. Vaccination Records Certificates for any vaccinations required by countries you will visit are absolutely essential. If you don't have these, you could be refused entry, held in quarantine or even subjected to compulsory vaccination, possibly with vaccines, syringes and needles of dubious safety standards. An official International Certificate of Vaccination should be used to record travel vaccinations. It is also sensible to take a record of your overall immunisation history. This would be useful if you became unwell during the trip and required medical assessment. It would be particularly important if an epidemic occurred in a country while you were visiting it. 1 Skowronski, G. Airline security and diabetes. MJA 2007; 187 (4): 249. 7 Essential Luggage Anything you use at least once a month is likely to be needed when travelling. Comfortable shoes, and clothing which provides protection from the elements and from insects, are likely to be even more important when away than they are at home. In many countries, it is also important to dress (and behave) in ways that do not offend local customs and sensitivities, and this need should influence the choice of clothing when packing. 2 A first aid kit is also essential. First aid kits will be addressed in a future article in this series, so I will not discuss their contents here. (Travel medicine clinics often sell first aid kits of varying complexity, suitable for various types of travel.) Many other items which are not specifically related to first aid are also worth including in your luggage, especially if they may not be readily available in some of the countries you intend to visit. Depending on individual circumstances, these items might well include some or all of the following: • Treatments for the possible effects of a known problem 3 • Compression stockings for in-flight use • Alcohol-based hand cleaning gel 4 • Sunscreen 2 Inappropriate dress and behaviour may be regarded as offensive, indecent or even a criminal offence in many parts of the world – particularly in designated holy places. For example, bare shoulders, tightly fitting pants or simply wearing shorts, which might be perfectly normal at home, would be completely unacceptable in some travel destinations. 3 For example, you should carry an adrenaline auto-injector such as EpiPen® if you have previously had an anaphylactic reaction to a food, bite, sting etc. 4 This is a valuable part of the overall strategy for avoiding gastro-intestinal, respiratory and other infections, which will be discussed in future articles. 8 • Insect repellent 5 • Mosquito nets • Permethrin or deltamethrin 6 • Tampons and sanitary pads 7 • Condoms and related items 8 • Water purification tablets • Maps • Mobile or satellite phone • Global Positioning System • Miniature computer • Ear drops containing acetic acid and isopropyl alcohol 9 • The addresses of your country's embassy or consulate in each country you will visit 10 Those items which could be needed at short notice should form part of your hand luggage. However, regulations governing permissible hand luggage (which are usually prominently displayed at airports, and can also be sourced in advance from travel agents and airlines) might preclude this in some cases. 5 Ideally, the repellent should contain 30% to 50% diethyltoluamide (DEET). 6 These insecticides (for the treatment of mosquito nets and clothing) are often available from camping stores or pharmacies. 7 These can be extremely difficult to obtain in many developing countries. 8 These can also be very difficult to source in many developing countries. 9 These are useful for preventing "swimmer's ear", especially in the tropics. 10 These can provide valuable assistance in a wide range of emergencies. 9 Essential Knowledge Of course, knowledge about almost anything might be useful in some circumstances. However, in this article I will just mention a few examples of knowledge which may be particularly important when travelling. Firstly, first aid training, which is potentially useful at any time, can be invaluable when travelling. Secondly, knowledge about the possible effects of travel on any existing medical condition or disability, or its treatment, is absolutely essential. This should be discussed with your doctor before leaving, so that you know exactly what to do. 11 Thirdly, oral contraception may be rendered less effective by various possible results of travel. Travellers using oral contraception should discuss this with their doctor before leaving. 12 Finally, knowledge about local customs and conditions at the destinations on your itinerary is important, not only to make the most of the trip, but also, sometimes, for your own safety. 11 Especially when crossing many time zones, clear instructions about the timing of food, medications and blood glucose testing are absolutely essential for diabetic travellers. Various other conditions may also require some modifications to their usual treatment when travelling. 12 Many things can reduce the efficacy of oral contraception. Common examples include diarrhoea; vomiting; antibiotics (such as doxycycline, which is often taken by travellers as an antimalarial agent, and is also used for various other purposes); other medications; high doses of vitamin C; or a time interval of 36 or more hours between one pill and the next (which can sometimes occur as a result of the confusing effects of time zone changes). 10 Useful Websites Some very useful Travel Health websites are listed at http://www.wanterfall.com/Travel-Health/Travel-Health- Series-Introduction.htm#App1. Bibliography A partial bibliography for the whole Travel Health series can be found at http://www.wanterfall.com/Travel-Health/Travel- Health-Series-Introduction.htm#App2. 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- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.brindisa.com/restaurants/casa-brindisa/
- Phone: 020 7590 0008
- Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 11am - 11.30pm
Saturday: 10am - 11.30pm
Sunday: 10am - 10.30pm
Please note that on weekends the kitchen closes from 4pm until 5pm.
- Payment Options: MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Executive Chef: Josep Carbonell
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine, Wine Bar
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Casa Brindisa is a stylish Spanish tapas restaurant that brings a little taste of Spain to the museum-lined streets of South Kensington. Light and airy, but also with a terrace on the newly pedestrianised Exhibition Road where diners can watch the world go by, Casa Brindisa is the ideal spot for after work drinks, family suppers, business dates and romantic meals. The restaurant's menu includes traditional tapas dishes and specialities inspired by cuisine of Catalonia, the home of head chef Leo Rivera.Continued
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- anniversaryDined on 25/11/2014Staff friendly and welcoming. Food was of the normal high standard.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Mixed feelingsWebdinersVIPDined on 24/11/2014It can't be that unusual for diners to arrive a bit late given the vagaries of traffic/TfL so it was good that our table had been saved; not so good that the host was rather grumpy about it. Service was a bit mixed and our food seemed slower than usual. When it came, however, it was really tasty and pretty good value.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food spoilt by appaling toiletsOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 24/11/2014Busy, nice food and helpful staff, but then the whole thing marred by terrible toilets. They need to focus on the behind the scenes stuff as well as piling through the customers. When I reported the bad state of the toilets no one seemed to care - which said a lot to me!
- Good but not my favouriteSaltPepperDined on 23/11/2014I used to enjoy coming here but I have recently found an even better one in Covent Garden so although I would still recommend it if you are in this area, I would go for tapas in Opera Tavern. The chorizo on toast is still my favourite followed by the squid and king prawns. My last visit costs £44 excluding wine for 2. Wait staff was friendly and efficient. Tables are too cramped together, so don't expect private conversation.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Convenient, decentXXXXVIPDined on 22/11/2014A go-to place when using the museums and concert halls in the area. Dependable, quality ingredients, bustling helpful staff.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great find in South KenNewburymanDined on 17/11/2014We were looking for somewhere to eat after visiting the V&A museum and the Casa Brindisa looked a good bet. We also like the flexibility of a tapas type meal, so it was an obvious choice and we were not disappointed. The service and food were very good indeed and good value. This restaurant can be highly recommended.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- rrhTrogDined on 14/11/2014Most excellent tapas and one of the. few decent places to eat near South Ken tubeSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Indifferent waitressDPKellyDined on 10/11/2014Food is good but grossly overpriced! Two person, 6 small tapas +water > £63 ! (Normal price in South Ken?) Service is cold and uninterested! (Beware of the 12.5% svc charge included in the bill) Will not be back in a hurry!!Special Features:
- Delicious!RoystonOldNickDined on 9/11/2014We went to Brindisa for the food, and that's what we got; top quality, real Spanish food. The Iberian Ham was delightful - next time I'm going to have a huge plateful! All in all a very enjoyable experience :)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing food!SpanishSusDined on 6/11/2014Our waiter was great and helped us by recommending different dishes from the menu and his advice was good! The quality of the ingredients was excellent and the cooking exceptional. We were really pleased but just found it quite expensive.Special Features:
- Great food, service a bit lackingJustafoodieDined on 5/11/2014The food was absolutely delicious. We shares iberico selection, cheese platter, patatas and croquettes. I had reserved however when we arrived we had to wait around 15 minutes to be seated. We received 2 out of the 4 dishes and then saw the waitress scurry to find the other 2, which came well after we had finished the first ones. Not a huge problem, but the logistics and service could be improved.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Vibrant Spanish restaurantDeepDined on 31/10/2014Restaurant buzzing at 9pm on a Friday evening, (in fact rather too loud, and some of the food took a long time to arrive, so some of our party had finished before others had started their main course), food excellent with good range of options. Wine expensive but good quality.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- qualitynotquantityDined on 30/10/2014Not a patch on the Brindisa at Borough Market. The food was good but the atmosphere sadly lacking. Service patchy.
- MartynDined on 30/10/2014This was a disappointing experience - unfortunately we were sat next to an extremely noisy foursome and had to shout at each other - I appreciate they cannot do anything about this but it was a pity. Then our third tapa (croquetas) failed to appear and after asking for it three times and being told the kitchen was busy I asked for the manager, who duly appeared and apologised and did not charge us for the croquetas. The waiter was pleasant but his English was a bit poor. We might well have ordered a sweet but were exhausted shouting at each other and the meal had taken longer than anticipated. Obviously they want to have as many covers as possible but perhaps you could lose a couple and have a bit more space. MartynSpecial Features:
- Enjoyable lunchPedroDined on 30/10/2014We had an extremely enjoyable lunch before our visit to the theatreSpecial Features:
- LauraCarniceroDined on 25/10/2014I am originally from Spain and can confirm that the produce served at CB are of best quality for Spanish standards. The menu combines standard traditional courses (such as tortilla or patatas bravas) as well as some courses with a more contemporary/original outlook. I was seriously impressed by the "Sauteed Squid with ground broccoli, cauliflower and Jerusalem artichoke pure". The restaurant is well staffed and we were served promptly. The decor is modern and Spanish inspired at the same time. I personally quite like the panoramic photographs on display. Prices are on the expensive end, but every penny was worth. That said it was a special evening, following a good show at Royal Albert Hall - which is just 10-15min away on foot.Special Features:
- Tapas for 4usfoodiesDined on 24/10/2014What a fun and delicious way to enjoy an evening out with friends! The wines are good, and the different food choices intriguing and delicious. All conducive to relaxation and good conversation. We'll be back again soon!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- EgonToastDined on 24/10/2014Good value tapas, with a different range of dishes from the usual ones. Good cooking and prompt service. The only downside is that it's a bit noisy, conversations were fighting with the clattering from the kitchen and music playing on speakers. There was a nice bustling atmosphere, so why did we need the music?Special Features:
- consistently great tapasTrishaDined on 23/10/2014I'm never disappointed with Brindisa. It's not cheap but the food is always interesting and the people are nice.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Casa BrindisaPauillacDined on 23/10/2014If you like a buzzy, noisy restaurant then this is it. The place feels authentic. The food has a 'proper' Spanish feel to it. The wine was good. We were a party of four pre Albert Hall and had a great time.Special Features:
- Good food with no frillsYRV2014Dined on 23/10/2014Brindisa serves a very good food, well prepared and tasty. It is an excellent restaurant inf you are going to or coming from the theatre. However, it is not a good place if you are looking for a quiet and relaxing place to eat. It is noisy and loud and everything seems to be done in a hurry. If you are after a romantic meal or on a first date, stay away! The savoury dishes are really good, the desserts not so much....they seem to be an afterthought of the main menu. Brinsdisa needs to work on their dessertts because at he moment they are ruining what it could be a really god meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Interesting tapasRBMikeDined on 21/10/2014Am a regular here: always interesting dishes and reasonable value. Excellent Spanish wines. Crowded and buzzy but guests are never hurried. MY only wish is that the menu would change more often or have daily specials. With tapas, you can eat through the menu quickly and then need something new on the nest visit.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 21/10/2014Fun, friendly place to eat and catch up with friends!! Sharing plates and very good service!!Special Features:
- Fab fab fabFraggle310182Dined on 20/10/2014Great tapas, goats cheese with honey is outstanding. A must go any time of day.Special Features:
- Good food and serviceSteveDined on 18/10/2014Good range of tapas type dishes with speedy service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- TapasLoveLondonDiningDined on 13/10/2014Food was ok, nothing special. Our patatas bravas never arrived despite asking twice. One of our dishes was delivered to the wrong table. However the waiter was so cheerful and polite we forgave him! Garlic prawns piping hot and tasty. Despite spending £50 the two of us were still hungry. This restaurant is, however, very popular.
- Quality tapasBatterseaLocalDined on 9/10/2014Brindisa is a great chain. The south ken branch is really smart, with the main dining room bright and fresh. The food is really very good - the charcuterie selection is huge, the tapas has lots of familiar dishes, each with a twist and touch of flair. We went early on a Thursday evening and the restaurant took a while to fill up, so it was a bit quiet - the tables are quite close together so you need it to be buzzing so it doesn't feel a bit weird. However, the food is great and the service is very good. We were through in under an hour without it feeling rushed and having had plenty to eat and drink before heading off for the rest of the evening's activities.Special Features:
- The staff & food are exceptionalGeeDDined on 7/10/2014Ate a late dinner here as a couple. The food is very high quality and perfectly cooked. The staff are all helpful and the right side of polite, formal and personable all at once. Great spot for foodies, for relaxed dinners and for special meals too. All round winner.Special Features:
- Great food, great ambienceLondonDinerDined on 4/10/2014Been to casa Brindisa for a few times now, and it remains as good as ever. Love the octopus leg, marinated chicken, and tortilla. Definitely recommended for a great night out with friends.
- Impressively simpleTastymorselDined on 1/10/2014Brindisa have a strong reputation as a Spanish food supplier and it shows! Being a tapas restaurant the dishes are small, simple and well executed, relying heavily on exceptional ingredients. But there was some really interesting combinations like salt cod with apples and quince which was exceptional.The staff were pleasant, attentive, and for a central London restaurant it wasn't too expensive. If you're not a Londoner you may wince at the prices for small dishes of tasty morsels but as a foodie it was definitely worth it! I'll happily go back and recommend it to my friends.Special Features:
- Casa BrindisiaZoidDined on 27/9/2014The restaurant was excellent, food was good, wine was great, the location is perfect and the staff couldn't have been more helpful. The Open Table booking App worked perfectly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food as alwaysS1274Dined on 21/9/2014Food was as good as ever but service was less attentive and quite slow. We were left waiting a good 20 mins or more for our last two tapas, before a show and the staff weren't as efficient as usual,Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent service!ItallianloverDined on 19/9/2014We had a party of eighteen on a busy Saturday evening, the staff were ever so accommodating and service was excellent. Food was great and value for money. Will definitely go back again! Very impressed and definitely had a nice evening!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent tapasColinVIPDined on 16/9/2014Casa Brindisa is a cut above most tapas places. The menu is fairly small but well thought out and varied and really well done. The staff are attentive and efficient and the location is excellent, near the museums and quiet traffic wise.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love it for a fun evening!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 12/9/2014It's a very trendy, upbeat, full of energy atmosphere with a wonderful selection of Tapas and wine and sherry. The crowd will dictate how fast they try to push you from your table. Generally I prefer to enjoy tapas over several hours of wine and conversation. The noise level inside and the somewhat rushed servers doesn't always lend itself to that, especially if they're busy (which they often are on a weekend). And, again, if busy, not the best choice for a romantic meal. Overall though probably my favorite restaurant in London.Special Features:
- OverthehillOverthehillVIPDined on 12/9/2014We always enjoy the food and ambience of this restaurant and so have eaten there a number of times. However this visit would make me think twice. We ordered drinks and then food. The food started coming way before our drinks arrived. We had to ask for the wine again. Then the courses kept coming which is fine except there was no place left on the table so we had to start moving food onto other plates just to fit. The whole meal took 20 mins and when we ordered another glass of wine, I felt like we were imposing and holding up the table even though I had booked and wasn't a walk up. Too quick and too rushed. We paid the bill and went to another place fore more wine and coffee.Special Features:
- Lovely pre Proms mealMusicandFoodloverDined on 11/9/2014Four of us ate at Casa Brindisa before going to the Proms. Everything about it was good - service, food and price. I would highly recommend it, especially if you are going to the Albert Hall from South Ken tube as it's exactly on the way and the service is quick if you need it to be.Special Features:
- cheerfulDined on 11/9/2014Excellent food as usual. Service friendly but NOT always attentive.Special Features:
- Lovely tapasWestLondonDinerDined on 9/9/2014Some innovative dishes on the menu, particularly like the beetroot with blue cheese and almonds. Good service. Would recommend a visit if in the area.Special Features:
- Tapas anyone?ElaineDined on 8/9/2014Chose this restaurant for a gathering of friends inc. one whose partner is a Spaniard with high eating standards. Bit noisy for easy chatting as full and background music too loud, but good variety of tapas on the menu and some unusual sherries to try. We had interesting cheese platter, a meat one with different sausages, olives in orange and something else ( delicious), tortilla (of course) and several more fish and vegetarian dishes. Ideal for a big party where everyone tries a little of a wide variety of items. Portions sensible for sharing. My friend will bring his Spanish partner to try it- some praise Service friendly if not always prompt. Would go again if in South Kensington area ( good for pre Albert Hall concerts)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Afghan troops 'do not grasp seriousness' of training
21 January 2014 Last updated at 09:11 GMT
The Today programme's Sima Kotecha has spoken to soldiers who have recently served in Afghanistan to discuss their views on the future of the country.
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Ake said there are still a lot of pervasive myths among teens ("you can't get pregnant the first time"; "having sex standing up - or in the ocean - prevents pregnancy.") "We always ask our girls, 'What have you heard?'" before providing the facts, she said.
The most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey, taken anonymously by high school students every two years, found that the percentage of New Hampshire teens who reported having sexual intercourse has declined in the past two decades.
About 200 girls have participated in PREP sessions in Manchester over the past two years. The biggest challenge is reaching girls who could benefit from the information provided, Ake said. "Once we get the girls here, they stay with us," she said.
"Definitely, boys need to fit into the equation," she said. "I wish the state had included boys in their target populations when the PREP funding became available."
There's also a cultural element, she said. "We've consistently had high teen birth rates for years," she said.
Moryan said the decrease in teen birth rates both here and nationwide is "hugely encouraging, because it means that things are happening, and there is change taking place."
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Riverstone Communities Birmingham, MI, 48012
When was the last time you made a difference at work? When was the last time you could say that you were changing people's lives? Now is a great time to become a member of a well established, national property management company. We take pride in what we do and value our employee's contributions. Your knowledge and insight is what we need to bring our company to the next level. We are currently ...
Magic Steel is a multi-site steel service center located in Grand Rapids, MI. We are currently accepting resumes for a General Accountant. The role of this position is to assist the Controller in establishing and maintaining accounting systems for the collection and compilation of financial data for management decisions and obligatory financial reporting for all companies; ensures the accuracy of ...
Honigman is a premier business law firm with an international practice. Recently recognized in Metropolitan Detroit as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Places to Work, we earned this recognition by recruiting attorneys and staff members with outstanding credentials. In addition to Detroit, we have offices in Bloomfield Hills, Kalamazoo, Lansing and Ann Arbor, Michigan. With more than 250 attorney...
Web Recruiter Holland, MI, 49423
Web Recruiter is searching for a qualified Accountant for a full time position located in Holland, MI. The right candidate will have the following skills, experience or ability to fulfill the following top requirements: Financial statement preparation, Full service accounting function, Team player and learn new software quickly, Financial statements for real estate property management company, Rev...
THE OPPORTUNITY: § Prepare journal entries for premiums, losses, reserves, payroll, inter-company activity and bank accounts. § Prepare GL account reconciliations and related schedules for premiums, losses, reserves, payroll, inter-company activity and bank accounts. § Prepare reinsurance billings and reconcile reinsurance accounts § Perform accounting and analysis for property and casualty in...
The Hanover Insurance Group , Inc. Howell, MI
Claims Accountant Job ID #: 6209 Location: Howell, MI Functional Area: Claims SBU: 85100 - Risk Management Claims Position Type: Full - Time Education Required: Bachelors Degree Experience Required: 5 - 7 Years Relocation Provided: No Job Description "Delivering on promises for over 160 years!" Hanover Insurance is a winning company comprised of outstanding professionals focused on a sing...
Automotive Staff - Finance Livonia, MI
11543BRTax Accountant 2Automotive Staff - Finance Preparing Tax Filings Federal Corporate 112 State Returns estimated payment Quarterly Calculations Provide quarterly and annual assistance with the tax provision Provide assistance in the property and sales tax area as directed by Manager Provide analysis and research on tax planning and assistance with projects Responding to tax notices an...
INTERNAL TAX ACCOUNTANT A HIGHER RETURN ON YOUR EXPERIENCE Plante Moran is among the largest public accounting and management consulting firms in the nation, and for 16 consecutive years, we have been recognized as one of the nation's "100 Best Companies To Work For" by FORTUNE magazine — providing unsurpassed opportunity and an unequaled culture to talented, self-motivated individuals who have ...
McKinley, Inc. Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
McKinley, a national leader in real estate and property management, has an exciting opportunity for a Tax Accountant to join our Tax team at our Corporate Office in beautiful Downtown Ann Arbor MI. As a Tax Accountant, your responsibilities will include: Tax preparation of the following Federal, State and City income tax returns: partnerships, s-corporations, individuals, fiduciaries Fixed asse...
STAFF ACCOUNTANT CONSULTANT - CLIENT ACCOUNTING SERVICES (CAS) A HIGHER RETURN ON YOUR EXPERIENCE Plante Moran is among the largest public accounting and management consulting firms in the nation, and for 16 consecutive years, we have been recognized as one of the nation's "100 Best Companies To Work For" by FORTUNE magazine — providing unsurpassed opportunity and an unequaled culture to talente...
Quicken Loans Inc Detroit, MI, 48222
Who We Are Located in the heart of Detroit, Bedrock is a full-service real estate organization specializing in commercial space. With office, retail, industrial, hotel and mixed-use properties, Bedrock makes the real estate process a breeze, giving businesses a smooth start with a streamlined process, scintillating solutions and remarkable results. What You'll Do/Need This position has responsi...
A manufacturer of medical supplies in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Staff Accountant. Reporting to the Controller, the role of the Staff Accountant includes collecting data, allocating costs, and preparing financial reports that maintain the organization's financial system. Responsibilities: Preparing journal entries from associated reports and spreadsheets on a monthly basis within the require...
Vention Medical Grand Rapids, MI
Vention Medical® is a fully integrated, medical device solutions partner with over 30 years of experience in design, engineering, component manufacturing, and finished device assembly. The company specializes in interventional and minimally invasive surgical products including balloons, precision extrusions, micro-tubing, heat-shrink tubing, catheters, clean room injection molding, finished device...
Minimum of 2 years AR and AP experience Processing cash payments Intercompany communication and reconciliations Review and process companywide interdivisional cost and revenue transactions. This involves administering, recording and reconciling intercompany transactions on a monthly basis as well as tracking the approval of Intercompany forms. Strong understanding of MS Excel, with formula's k...
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Playa Grande, MI
With more than 300 managed properties worldwide (including conference centers) our flagship brand, Marriott Hotels & Resorts celebrates the drive, focus, and resilience of our guests while focusing on exceptional service and genuine comfort. As part of the Marriott Hotels & Resorts team, you'll work to make the most of the travel experience of each and every guests. Find Your World™ at Marriott Ho...
Preparing Tax Filings Federal Corporate 112 State Returns estimated payment Quarterly Calculations Provide quarterly and annual assistance with the tax provision Provide assistance in the property and sales tax area as directed by Manager Provide analysis and research on tax planning and assistance with projects Responding to tax notices and inquiries...
Jackson National Life Insurance Lansing, MI, 48907
Jackson National Life Insurance Company®("Jackson®") has an opening for a Financial Accountant II, Budget and Expense Reporting . Jackson is one of the nation's largest and fastest growing financial services companies, with over $100 billion in total assets. We offer a range of retirement products and services including variable, fixed and fixed index annuities. Please visit our website at www.jac...
Novogradac & Co. LLP Southfield, MI, 48086
Novogradac & Company LLP is a national mid-sized certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. The firm was founded in 1989, and the allied group of Novogradac companies has since grown to more than 500 employees and partners with 16 offices in San Francisco and Long Beach, CA; the Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA, Detroit, MI, Kansas City, MO and Seattle, WA metro are...
Parker Hannifin Corporation Kalamazoo, MI
Job Description : POSITION SUMMARY Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Responsible for the accuracy, integrity, control and timeliness of financial reports, transactions, systems, and processes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Prepares general ledger, asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account inform...
We are searching for a high level Operations Manager to report directly to the President of an A+ rated Insurance Company. My client is a global insurer, with more than 9.1 B in assets and offers specialty coverage to over 100 classes of business. There's lots of opportunity for upward growth. Great benefits and high 6 figure salary + generous bonus. Location for this position is Detroit, MI. Re...
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Over the last couple of years, voices have come out inviting Egyptians to boycott US restaurant franchises. Fast-food restaurants are seen as symbols of the global American culture. So they're an obvious target – easy to reject whenever the United States acts in a way that the consumer doesn't like. In happier times, people found eating at or hanging around the same places an easy way to envelop themselves in a more "American" way of life.
All over the Middle East outlets of fast food which are independently owned by local franchisees have suffered an impact on image and sales. To the rescue came public relation campaigns to draw attention to these companies' involvement in local communities. Others have launched products like McDonald's new sandwich McArabia to emphasis localism.
But was boycotting really an issue in the first place ? A TNS research study on the fast food habits of Egyptian consumers in Cairo shows that across nearly all social classes there is now a high dependency on fast food. The study shows that 32% of Cairo's population buy foreign branded fast food at least twice a week. It has indeed become part of everyday life.
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Are these local (intranet) pages or from the web in general? Thgere was a web page benchmarking site published here just recently which should be able to help you out.
We are having a lot of problems with time taken for web pages to load (users say things like "browser crashed" but while that isn't true - we can see very slow times for some pages). We need to monitor loading times in some way which replicates what a browser does (in terms of multiple request/response). I'm looking at producing some script (perl/python/bash - probably one of the first two) which drives wget and records the time to complete. Any other ideas for techniques/tools or potential problems in using wget?
Are these local (intranet) pages or from the web in general? Thgere was a web page benchmarking site published here just recently which should be able to help you out.
One would presume that your school has the LA ISP for its internet connection?
Then it would most probably be their upstream proxy cache servers which may be adding to the increase in slow web-page loading.
They often don't get reset so they tend to lock up which causes a bottleneck for all the other schools who use those services.
We have had several accounts of this in the past with our LA ISP.
Check out your proxy cache first to make sure your proxy is not at fault.
Unfortunately the LA also say they have checked their end and there are no problems there. I need something to break the impasse or give us all a productive way forward.
Where does the Layer2 connection from your LEA ISP Router/Switch connect to your LAN?
A simple topology diagram might help..
Is the ISA in a two NIC Firewall mode or a single NIC sideways Proxy?
In general the fewer switch hops between your gateway device and your core/distribution switch the better.
Response can be miserably slow during the school day. Edugeek used to be particularly bad - I think because of the multiple request/response (which is why I want whole page loads rather than ping etc) ... until ... I put it in the ... <gasp> white list. Now it's OK(ish). That suggested to me that the content filtering was a problem but the LA have just come back with some data which they say shows the response from their box to be OK (i.e. it's our problem not theirs).
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We are having a lot of problems with time taken for web pages to load (users say things like "browser crashed" but while that isn't true - we can see very slow times for some pages). We need to monitor loading times in some way which replicates what a browser does (in terms of multiple request/response).
I would suggest some third party tools that can be considered as best practices: perhaps external performance monitoring - which monitors your website from outside the firewall (through a true browser), that way you can identify errors, and at the same time, monitor the availability and performance of your website. Most importantly-- obtain an end users perspective (staging environment rather than production environment)
In addition, load testing prior to launch is also considered a best practice where you are able to test capacity and id bottlenecks.
Ah - sorry for not being entirely clear; the problem is not with our website but somewhere in the infrastructure between a users (student/staff) browser and the website they are visiting. So when a user accesses (say) BBC - Homepage, the page they want may take 10 seconds (or more!) to load or, when a class of 30 are directed by teacher to go to IANA — Example domains at about the same time, the site can take so long to load that people think their browser has crashed.
For progress : I've set up nagios and am using check_http as well as some custom wget scripts. However, none of these is really capable of doing everything that a browser might do.
based on your information (without knowing your IT environment)...it can be quite a few things.... might be your DNS, CDN, bandwidth..but its sounds like Internal DNS...
Have you tried plugging a stand alone laptop directly into your external access route bypassing your ISA entirely. This would go directly to the internet and then you would be able to determine if it is your network LAN or the ISPs WAN.
Then if you find out its your LAN you could do some diagnostics by hiring a fluke tester and having some fun.
I use a few wget --mirror commands.. but that would be a bit sequential... threads in perl are messy, and LWP doesnt like threading.. so either perl, and fork wget commands, or python and its internal webget bits. nile_c might be able to give you a pointer there.
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