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DHL Express is also available. The cost of a 150g letter to the U.S. (about10-15 pages) is about $45. Overweight letters are slightly higher. Delivery is two days. Pickup service is free between 9:30 am and 5 pm. Couriers usually arrive within 1/2 to 2 hours. UPS service is available as well. Envelopes up to 1kg. cost $40 and take two business days for delivery. Free pickup is arranged by telephone. UPS service to Latvia from the U.S. is about $60. FedEx is also available. ... [Read More]
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Galignani and W.H. Smith bookstores specialize in American and British books. Shakespeare and Company and other small independent sellers offer rich English-language hunting ground, with Shakespeare featuring reduced‑price used volumes. Tea and Tattered Pages stocks only used English books (mainly American paperbacks) and also has a small tea room. For the at‑home shopper, the Internet combined with APO privileges offers an economical and convenient way to purchase books. ... [Read More]
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Recommended immunizations for children include all the standard pediatric immunizations of diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, hemophilus B, hepatitis B and pneumococcal. Adolescents and adults should have a diphtheria-tetanus booster within 10 years and have completed the hepatitis A series. Post specific immunizations include yellow fever, meningitis, typhoid and rabies pre-exposure. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory before traveling to Côte d'Ivoire. Malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended. Additionally, clothes that cover the body and insect repellant for older children and adults are important to decrease exposure to the malaria carrying mosquitoes. ... [Read More]
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There are a plethora of local daily newspapers available in Freetown. Most are independently run, highly partisan and less than 20 pages in length. Local papers routinely contain many errors and false statements. All lack comprehensive international coverage. ... Employees assigned to Sierra Leone should consult with a medical professional regarding appropriate malaria prophylaxis and the necessary pre-departure, in-country and post-departure regimen. Chloroquine resistant malaria is prevalent in Sierra Leone. Inoculation against cholera, meningitis, polio, rabies, tetanus, typhoid fever, and yellow fever are recommended. For additional information, please consult with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( http://www.cdc.gov). Rabies is prevalent in Sierra Leone, so vaccinate your pets. ... [Read More]
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Health care and the medical services in the Netherlands are extremely good, but the system works differently than in the United States. Most people have a family doctor, known as “huisarts” meaning house doctors. The huisart is a general practitioner who can treat the entire family, make house calls when necessary, and refer a patient to a specialist when needed. The family doctor also is able to prescribe medication, but many times are reluctant to do so. The Dutch rely little on pain medication or tranquilizers and avoid using antibiotics unless they are clearly convinced of their necessity. Consequently, often times the doctors will simply suggest to go home, get plenty of rest and drink hot tea. To begin looking for a family doctor ask around, check the yellow pages, or call city hall for a list of doctors in your neighborhood. Once registered with a huisart, it is expected that you will remain their patient for the duration of your residen ... [Read More]
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http://www.malipages.com ... Mali Pages Business site ... Before leaving for post, have necessary immunizations, start malaria suppressants, fill long-term prescriptions, and take care of needed dental work. American personnel are routinely immunized against typhoid, yellow fever, tetanus, diphtheria, polio, hepatitis A and B, meningococcal meningitis, and rabies, with booster doses for measles. Start immunizations early. More than one injection is required for several of the immunizations, and a specified time must lapse between them. ... [Read More]
2003
July 24, 2003: Congress released a declassified version of a report by a joint panel of the House and Senate Intelligence Committees about the intelligence background of the September 11 attacks. Twenty-eight pages dealing with the possible involvement of foreign governments were heavily censored, leading to speculation about whether they described the funding of al-Qaeda terrorists by Saudi nationals. Saudi Ambassador Prince Bandar bin Sultan called the claims "outrageous." ... [Read More]
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Educational, social, cultural activities and clubs that cater to the English speaking population have proliferated in Brussels. While French remains the predominant language, many Bruxelois are able to engage foreigners in English or other world languages. Even the yellow pages of the Brussels telephone directory has an index in English. The city offers an incredible range of ethnic shops, markets, and restaurants. It is truly an international urban center. ... [Read More]
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