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As the prevalence of hypertension in the elderly population is increasing, information regarding the characteristics, optimal blood pressure targets, and special considerations for elderly hypertensive patients is needed to improve clinical outcomes. Various factors should be considered when managing hypertension in elderly patients, and there are many controversial issues and conflicting results related to the optimal treatment of hypertension in the elderly. In this review, we provide an overview of the epidemiology and characteristics of elderly hypertensive patients and discuss the optimal treatment of hypertension in elderly people.
Hypertension is the most important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular events, including cardiac death, coronary heart disease, heart failure, and ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. Therefore, understanding how to prevent hypertension and the optimal medical treatment for hypertension is critical to reduce cardiovascular mortality and lower both the disease burden and socioeconomic burden. The prevalence of hypertension in Korea has remained consistent over the past 20 years, from 29.8% (men 32.4%, women 26.8%) in 1998 to 29.1% (men 35.0%, women 22.9%) in 2016 [1]; however, the total number of individuals with hypertension has steadily increased from 7.6 million in 1998 to 11.7 million in 2016 owing to the rapidly aging population (Fig. 1).
Korea has officially become an aged society, with an elderly population of over 14% in 2017 [2]. The youth population (aged 0 to 14) and the working-age population (aged 15 to 64) are decreasing yearly, whereas the elderly population (aged 65 or older) is increasing. Korea is estimated to become a 'super-aged' society with an elderly population of more than 20% in 2026, and the elderly population will continue to grow until 2060, especially the portion comprising people aged 75 or older [2].
As the elderly population grows, the socioeconomic burden is also increasing. Medical costs associated with the elderly account for about half of Korea's total medical costs, and this proportion is expected to increase further [3]. Heart disease and cerebrovascular disease are the 2nd and 3rd leading causes, respectively, of death in Korea, and hypertensive disease is the 9th leading cause of death [4]. Death from circulatory issues, including hypertensive disease, ischemic heart disease, and cerebrovascular disease, has increased dramatically in the elderly population [4]. As the most important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, the early diagnosis and proper control of hypertension are critically important in the elderly population.
Hypertension in the elderly differs from hypertension in young people in several important respects, and the management of elderly hypertension is the subject of controversy. In this review, we provide an overview of the epidemiology and characteristics of elderly hypertensive patients and discuss the optimal treatment for hypertension in elderly individuals.
The Hypertension Epidemiology Research Group of the Korean Society of Hypertension (KSH) recently analyzed two national representative datasets, the 1998 to 2016 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) dataset and the 2002 to 2016 National Health Insurance (NHI) Big Data, and published the Korea Hypertension Fact Sheet in 2018 [1]. Among hypertensive patients, the proportion of elderly patients (aged 65 years or older) has increased rapidly. In 2016, 37.4% of hypertensive patients were aged 65 years or older (Fig. 1); the prevalence of hypertension also increased with age in both sexes, to more than 60% in males and more than 70% in females (Fig. 2A). The level of awareness and treatment for hypertension are continuously increasing, and are much higher in the elderly, particularly those aged 70 years or older (Fig. 2B and 2C). On the other hand, the control of hypertension does not differ greatly between the young and the elderly (Fig. 2D).
Our unpublished work analyzed the 2016 Korea National Health Insurance Claims Database and found that comorbidities were more common in hypertensive patients aged 65 years or older than aged less than 65 years. Among elderly hypertensive patients, 52.6% of patients had dyslipidemia, 29.0% had diabetes, 15.8% had ischemic heart disease, and 7.9% had had a stroke. The Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) [5] is used to score comorbidities based on ICD codes, and the CCI increased annually in all hypertensive patients from 2006 to 2016. The number of patients with multiple comorbidities and high CCI scores has also increased yearly, and has increased more rapidly in hypertensive patients aged 65 years or older (Fig. 3). Patients with multiple comorbidities (CCI ≥ 3) are more prevalent in the elderly population, and more than 40% of elderly hypertensive patients had high CCI scores ≥ 3. Regarding anti-hypertensive drug prescriptions, among elderly hypertensive patients, 48% of patients received monotherapy and 47% of patients received dual combination therapy (Fig. 4A). Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) were the most frequently prescribed anti-hypertensive treatment in elderly hypertensive patients (prescribed for about 47.7% of patients), followed by angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) (35.5% of patients) (Fig. 4B). Among patients who received dual combination therapy, renin-angiotensin system blockers (RASBs) combined with CCBs were the most commonly prescribed (48.6%), followed by RASBs and diuretics (27.3%).
Aging is associated with alterations in the structural and functional properties of large and small arteries, including arterial diameter, wall thickness, wall stiffness, and endothelial function [6-8]. As a consequence of increased arterial stiffness throughout the aging process, pulse wave velocity increases and reflected waves return faster [9]. Therefore, the amplitude of the sum of forward and reflected waves increases, as well as systolic blood pressure (BP) and pulse pressure. These are typical phenotypes of hypertension in the elderly. The exact pathophysiologic mechanism of such alterations remains unclear. However, structural alterations in the vascular wall, including an increased collagen content, decreased elastin density, decreased vascular smooth muscle cell nuclei, and increased fibroblasts, are likely contributors [10,11]. In addition, impaired endothelial function and vasodilation, nitric oxide deficiency, oxidative stress, small arterial remodeling, and maladaptation of the heart contribute to the development of hypertension in the elderly [11,12].
There are a number of diagnostic challenges in elderly hypertensive patients. Pseudohypertension, a condition characterized by a significant discrepancy between intra-arterial BP and arm-cuff BP, is relatively common [13]. Pseudohypertensive patients usually exhibit minimal target organ damage despite a high arm-cuff BP, and they frequently experience postural hypotension despite anti-hypertensive therapy. In such cases, BP should be measured at alternative sites such as the wrist or finger [14]. Because of inter-measurement variability in BP readings, two or more readings should be taken initially in elderly hypertensive patients. Measurement of both sitting and standing BP is also recommended since orthostatic hypotension is encountered in up to 30% of elderly patients [14]. Because the 'white-coat' phenomenon is more prominent and nocturnal BP dipping is less pronounced in the elderly population, out-of-office BP measurement in addition to automated office BP measurement is recommended as needed. The advantages of out-of-office BP measurement techniques, such as home BP monitoring and ambulatory BP monitoring, include the ability to identify patients with whitecoat or masked hypertension, which is common among the elderly.
Because these specific characteristics are closely associated with poor cardiovascular outcomes [15], meticulous care should always be taken when treating elderly hypertensive patients.
Several specific factors should be considered for the treatment of elderly hypertensive patients. Elderly people often suffer from issues such as frailty, multiple comorbidities, polypharmacy, cognitive impairment, depression, disability, falls, dizziness, and syncope. All of these interrelated factors can interfere with the control of BP. Thus, elderly hypertensive patients are a heterogeneous group, and chronological age is not necessarily synonymous with biological age.
As patients age, the rate of comorbidities increases [16]. As described in the previous section, elderly patients usually have multiple comorbidities such as dyslipidemia, diabetes, ischemic heart disease, stroke, heart failure, sleep apnea, chronic lung disease, and chronic kidney disease. A comprehensive diagnostic work-up for multiple comorbidities is required to evaluate the medical condition of elderly hypertensive patients because such comorbidities are associated with poor clinical outcomes. As a result, multimorbidity is the primary contributor to the increased medical costs among the elderly. Moreover, multimorbidity is common in hypertensive patients, and is associated with poor BP control [17]. Accordingly, multimorbidity must absolutely be considered in the treatment of hypertension in the elderly population. Polypharmacy associated with multiple comorbidities has also been pointed out as a major factor in the low drug adherence and low hypertension control rate among elderly hypertensive patients.
Frailty is a common geriatric syndrome characterized by increased risks of disability, hospitalization, and mortality [18]; it is also closely associated with biological age [19]. The assessment of frailty is important in determining the correct hypertension treatment for elderly persons since there are significant differences in daily activity, independent self-care ability, cardiovascular risk, and the risk of adverse events during hypertension treatment according to frailty status.
Kang et al. [20] analyzed older adults (≥ 65 years of age) from the 5th KNHANES conducted from 2010 to 2012 and classified the subjects as robust, pre-frail, and frail using the frailty index. In this analysis, the prevalence of hypertension was higher in frail elderly patients (67.8%) than in pre-frail (60.8%) or robust elderly patients (49.2%) (p < 0.001). Furthermore, the frail elderly were more likely to be treated than pre-frail or robust elderly hypertensive patients (p < 0.001). However, the BP control rate was significantly lower in frail elderly patients compared with pre-frail or robust patients (p = 0.005). The association between frailty index and BP followed a U-shaped trend, which means that the frailty index was higher in subjects with a high or low BP. Frailty status was also identified as a significant predictor of poor BP control. Among elderly patients aged 75 years or older enrolled in the SPRINT [21,22], the incidence of serious adverse events was higher in frail patients than in fit (robust) or less fit (pre-frail) patients, although there was no difference between treatment arms [23]. Orthostatic hypotension is another characteristic of frail elderly hypertensive patients. The impaired baroreceptor sensitivity and reduced cardiovascular sensitivity to catecholamines among the elderly increase BP sensitivity [14]. The variability and sensitivity of BP can be an obstacle to intensive BP control, and appropriate caution should be taken in the treatment of hypertension in elderly individuals.
Because of these considerations, clinical decision-making for hypertension in the elderly should not depend on chronological age alone, but also take into account the global risk assessment for individual patients, including comorbidities, frailty, functional status, and the risk of orthostatic hypotension.
Hypertension is an established risk factor for vascular dementia. Recent findings also highlight the role of hypertension in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Decreased cerebral blood flow due to atherosclerosis resulting from long-standing hypertension may be a major biological pathway linking hypertension to cognitive decline and dementia. However, it is unclear whether antihypertensive therapy can slow the progress of cognitive impairment among elderly hypertensive patients. Previous studies revealed marginal beneficial effects of BP-lowering therapies on cognition, but were limited by factors such as short follow-up owing to early trial termination and modest effects of treatment [24]. Recently, the SPRINT-MIND trial was initiated to investigate the effects of intensive BP control (systolic BP target < 120 mmHg) on the rate of probable dementia and mild cognitive impairment compared with the standard systolic BP treatment goal of < 140 mmHg [25]. The trial failed to identify a difference in the incidence of probable dementia between the intensive and standard BP control treatments. This study was terminated early and included fewer cases of dementia than expected, and may thus have been underpowered for this endpoint.
Interestingly, increased BP variability has also been reported to be significantly associated with white matter hyperintensities and brain atrophy, which are predisposing conditions for dementia, depression, and falls in the elderly [26]. Several mechanisms have been suggested for the association between BP variability and cognitive impairment in elderly individuals, including increased cerebral blood flow fluctuations, neurohumoral activation, endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, and oxidative stress. However, additional studies are needed to identify the exact mechanism underlying the effects of hypertension on cognitive function and the optimal hypertensive treatment regime for dementia prevention.
The optimal target BP and treatment approach in elderly patients has not yet been established. Concerns have been raised regarding the benefit of intensive BP control and the risk of adverse events in elderly patients.
The Hypertension in the Very Elderly Trial (HYVET) [27] enrolled a relatively robust 3,845 subjects with an average age of 83.6 years and baseline systolic BP of 173 mmHg. Subjects were randomly assigned to the active treatment group or placebo group. During 1.8 years of median follow-up duration, the mean BP was 15.0/6.1 mmHg lower in the active treatment group than in the placebo group. Active treatment was associated with a 30% reduction in fatal or non-fatal stroke as a primary endpoint, a 39% reduction in death from stroke, a 21% reduction in death from any cause, and a 64% reduction in heart failure. Adverse events occurred less frequently in the active treatment group (358 vs. 448, p = 0.001). The frailty index score did not alter the benefits of antihypertensive therapy for the HYVET population, although this population was comprised mainly of robust subjects [28].
In contrast, the Japanese Trial to Assess Optimal Systolic Blood Pressure in Elderly Hypertensive Patients study [29], which focused on elderly hypertensive patients (aged 65 to 85 years), found no significant difference in the primary endpoints of cardiovascular disease and renal failure between the strict treatment group (systolic BP target < 140 mmHg) and mild treatment group (140 mmHg ≤ systolic BP target < 160 mmHg) over 2 years of median follow-up. Moreover, there were some concerns that strict BP control in the most elderly patients may have adverse effects since patients aged 75 years or older were more likely to have severe cerebrovascular disease when treated strictly.
The recently published pre-specified subgroup analysis of the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial in Older Adults [22], which compared the effects of intensive BP treatment (systolic BP target < 120 mmHg) and standard BP treatment (systolic BP target < 140 mmHg) in elderly patients, instigated debate over the optimal target BP in elderly patients. A total of 2,636 patients aged ≥ 75 years were included in this study, and the primary endpoint was a composite of nonfatal myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome not resulting in myocardial infarction, nonfatal stroke, nonfatal acute decompensated heart failure, and death from cardiovascular causes. At a median follow-up of 3.14 years, there were significantly lower rates of the primary outcome (102 events vs. 148 events; hazard ratio, 0.66) and all-cause mortality (73 deaths vs. 107 deaths; hazard ratio, 0.67) in the intensive treatment group than in the standard treatment group. The rates of serious adverse events, including hypotension, syncope, electrolyte abnormalities, and acute kidney injury, were higher in the intensive treatment group, but the difference was not significant. Although there were higher event rates with increasing frailty in both treatment groups, the absolute event rates within each frailty category were significantly lower in the intensive treatment group.
Based on the conflicting results of previous studies, the optimal target BP in elderly hypertensive patients differs among hypertension guidelines from different countries (Table 1). The 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults [30] recommended initiating antihypertensive medication when the systolic BP exceeds 130 mmHg in patients aged 65 years or older. The ACC/AHA guidelines further suggest that the risk/benefit profile of treatment should be assessed if patients have a high comorbidity burden and/or limited life expectancy. On the other hand, the 2018 European Society of Cardiology/European Society of Hypertension Guidelines for the Management of Arterial Hypertension [31] recommended that in older patients treated for hypertension, office BP should be lowered to a systolic value of 130 to 139 mmHg and a diastolic value of 70 to 79 mmHg if tolerated, but that treated BP values of < 130/70 mmHg should be avoided. The 2018 KSH guidelines for the management of hypertension recommended initiating antihypertensive treatment when the systolic BP reached 140 mmHg or higher, with a target BP of less than 140 mmHg in elderly hypertensive patients.
Our unpublished work analyzed more than 40,000 hypertensive patients from the NHI Big Data and demonstrated a U-shaped relationship between the achieved systolic BP and the risk of composite outcomes, including cardiovascular death, admission of stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and death. The How to Optimize Elderly Systolic Blood Pressure (HOWOLD-BP) trial (KCT0003787) is an ongoing study sponsored by the Korea National Institute of Health to assess cardiovascular outcomes in elderly hypertensive patients aged 65 or older according to a target systolic Bp < 130 mmHg (intensive treatment group) and < 140 mmHg (standard treatment group). The primary endpoint is a composite of acute coronary syndrome (including myocardial infarction and unstable angina), stroke, heart failure, and cardiovascular death. In addition to data on cardiovascular events and adverse events, the study will also collect and analyze data for the assessment of frailty, cognitive function, and quality of life. A total of 3,176 subjects will be enrolled in this study and will be followed for more than 6 years. The results of the HOWOLD-BP study are expected to provide robust evidence for the optimal target BP in elderly hypertensive patients and risk/benefit profiles for treatment regimes.
The prevalence of hypertension in the elderly is continuously increasing in Korea, in which about 40% of total hypertensive patients are aged 65 years or older. Although the awareness and treatment rates of hypertension are increasing, the condition remains poorly controlled in the elderly.
Various factors should be considered in the treatment of elderly hypertensive patients. For example, elderly hypertension may be related to vascular aging and cardiovascular remodeling. Many elderly hypertensive patients have multiple comorbidities, which should also be considered when determining the target BP and selecting antihypertensive drugs. Because tolerance for antihypertensive treatments and the risk of adverse events (e.g., orthostatic hypotension, syncope, falls, kidney injury, and electrolyte imbalances) can be affected by a patient's frailty and cognitive function, these factors should be assessed when initiating treatment.
There are many conflicting results on the optimal target BP in elderly hypertensive patients, and discrepancies exist among the guidelines for hypertension management. More evidence is needed to establish the optimal target BP in elderly patients. The ongoing HOWOLD-BP trial is expected to answer remaining questions, including those related to the optimal target BP, frailty, BP control, quality of life, and cognitive function in elderly hypertensive patients.
This research was supported by a fund (2018-ER6303-00) by Research of Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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20. Kang MG, Kim SW, Yoon SJ, Choi JY, Kim KI, Kim CH. Association between frailty and hypertension prevalence, treatment, and control in the elderly Korean population. Sci Rep 2017;7:7542.
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23. Supiano MA, Williamson JD. Applying the systolic blood pressure intervention trial results to older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc 2017;65:16–21.
24. Peters R, Beckett N, Forette F, et al. Incident dementia and blood pressure lowering in the Hypertension in the Very Elderly Trial cognitive function assessment (HYVETCOG): a double-blind, placebo controlled trial. Lancet Neurol 2008;7:683–689.
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29. JATOS Study Group. Principal results of the Japanese trial to assess optimal systolic blood pressure in elderly hypertensive patients (JATOS). Hypertens Res 2008;31:2115–2127.
30. Whelton PK, Carey RM, Aronow WS, et al. 2017 ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA guideline for the prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of high blood pressure in adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on clinical practice guidelines. Circulation 2018;138:e484.


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Informational Brief on Communities for a Lifetime
June 2013
The Indiana Institute on Disability and Community's Center on Aging and Community, in conjunction with Indiana Grantmakers Alliance and the Indiana University Public Policy Institute, have made available an informational brief targeted for foundations and other philanthropic organizations interested in learning more about how they can support older adults and people with disabilities.
We know our older population is growing in number. We know the vast majority of that population wishes to age in place. But do Indiana communities currently offer the quality of place required to serve individuals of all ages and abilities? By and large, the answer today is no.
To ensure that all Hoosiers live in a place that supports their physical, social, mental and economic well-being, we can begin shaping Communities for a Lifetime (CfaL). In these locales, both the built environment and the social fabric are constructed to support those growing up and growing old.
This issue brief highlights the four domains of CfaLs and demonstrates how they are put into action. It introduces many of the individuals and institutions involved in this work, as well as some communities that are already planning for the future. Lastly, it suggests how you can get involved and learn more. If you want to help create an Indiana in which all citizens are connected to the people, places, services and information that make life more livable, read on. Building a community for a lifetime may be just what you have in mind.
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United Oil & Gas acquired the Hilltop lease in 2015 and has started the re-development in late 2016. The adjacent 7 Fingers lease was acquired in 2017. United Oil & Gas' Hiltop and 7 Fingers Leases are located on the Hendricks Ranch.
T.G. Hendricks purchased 22 sections of land and would continue buying land until the ranch would extend over 53 sections (34'000 ac).
Oil was found on the property in February 1926 by Eastland Oil Co. and it began flowing in July. The first flow was so hard it went two or three times as high as the old standard wooden derrick.
The well was deepened to 3,000 feet and increased production from 150 to 400 barrels of oil daily. This opened the development the Hendrick field. Gulf, Independent, Republic, Magnolia, Texon, Reynolds, Amerada, and Atlantic bought leases in this area.
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United's Hilltop holding consists of 17 wells and 4 water injection wells. The 7 Fingers Field contains 9 oil wells spread over two leases, and 2 future drill sites.
Next steps include the analysis of the existing wells and their necessary workover procedures in accordance with our petroleum engineer's recommendation. Most work will consist of circulating the wellbores clean, acidizing perforations and changing downhole pumps. United Oil & Gas plans to initiate secondary recovery by injecting water from the water supply well into 2-3 injection wells as parts of a planned, engineered waterflood. The principal reason for waterflooding an oil reservoir is to increase the oil-production rate and, ultimately, the oil covery. This is accomplished by "voidage replacement"—injection of water to increase the reservoir pressure to its initial level and maintain it near that pressure.
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The Q4 video update provides a summary of United Oil & Gas' activities in the fourth quarter of 2017, as well as an outlook for the planned work in early 2018.
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The company claims improvements up to 10 times faster and 10 times more users.
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or being able to return a cached page rather than recreating that page at the
application server.
If the Strangeloop Networks technology strategy plays out in broad practice,
it could mean faster applications and a quicker turnaround for business requirements.
But developers I've spoken to question whether a hardware solution in
production can make up for little or no performance tuning and load testing
during development. What do you think? Contact me at email@example.com.
Advance Information on Patches
In response to many requests for more information on its patch plans, Microsoft's
Security Resource Center has said that its advance notification bulletins will
more information starting next month.
The advance notification notice usually comes on the Thursday prior to Patch
Tuesday. With the June 7 advance notification, Microsoft will provide information
on maximum severity, vulnerability impact, detection and affected products.
In the past, Microsoft typically just described the severity and the affected
product, leaving IT administrators to wonder for a few days if they should be
worried about vulnerabilities prior to the patches' availability.
The format of the security notices themselves is also going to change. Microsoft
posted an example
of the new format here.
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Advanta Company Credit History Card
Advanta Service Debt Card
In the competitive organisation bank card market, some financial establishments have decided to come to be particular niche players. This decision to specialize is mainly driven by the requirement to get market share.
One of these particular niche players is the Advanta Bank Firm. Advanta is touted to be among the biggest issuers of company charge card for the small business market. That is fairly potentially an exact observation since Advanta is known to have actually focused specifically on the small business market, and its service bank card just reflects this concentrate on the needs of small companies.
You are clearly reminded of this when you visit the Advanta web website to take a look at their organisation bank card offerings: there is just one included card, the Advanta MasterCard Platinum Organisation bank card. This is a cash money back benefits organisation credit score card which uses you 5% price cuts on specific products and also a 1% general discount rate, on others.
There is a recurring drive from their side to partner with even more firms that offer items and solutions which develop a component of the regular overhead of small companies, to raise the appeal of their charge card offering.
The Advanta business bank card bundles are affordable from a pricing perspective. The zero-percent initial interest rate on balance transfers runs for fifteen (15) months, which is longer than a lot of other company charge card. Equally as important to the small business proprietor, the APR on equilibrium transfers after the initial duration is also among the most affordable, at 7.99% set interest. The marketplace average is a full percent point higher. A lot of various other business debt cards have both greater APRs and variable rate of interest.
To add radiance to their small business offering, Advanta service charge card distribute the cash money back bonuses earlier than many various other organisation bank card. There is an automated money back payment feature which suggests you begin receiving your cash money back checks for every you have accumulated immediately. This might assist support capital to a little measure.
There is, if you choose, a chance to transform to take a trip rewards rather. Where several various other service bank card will enable complimentary travel only upon reaching 15,000 or also 25,000 rewards factors, Advanta company credit scores cards permits complimentary travel upon getting to 10,000 benefits points.
In maintaining with its particular niche method to accommodate the demands of the small business credit scores card market, Advanta– like several other large financial institutions – make an extensive collection of small business resources readily available to their company credit scores card owners where they can access small business overviews and small business devices.
Small business overviews typically supply service charge card owners help in the preparation of service plans and marketing strategies, as well as offer info on particular monetary products. There are generally suggestions on exactly how to win profitable federal government agreements along with suggestions on exactly how to shield your personal possessions. The last is something most small business owners consider essential.
Small business devices usually give business bank card holders with simple layouts of numerous main government forms (for tax obligation objectives or for federal government contracts), samples of company records such as business letters, contracts, forms, generalised declarations of policies, as well as economic spread sheets to help them manage their finances.
Needs to any kind of business needs to reveal its monetary task to any kind of outsourcing Business (INDIA)????
Ought to any business needs to disclose its economic task to any kind of outsourcing Business (INDIA)????
Yes, if I would be the Chief Executive Officer of the firm … There numerous outsourcing company in the Industry running their organisation activities worldwide. What I believe personally relating to the outsourcing bookkeeping services is, it is the very best, qualitative and affordable and secure choice if you have actually chosen YANTRAM as your outsourcing companion.
There are specific aspects while choosing any outsourcing firm concerning accounting services. For description of each and also every aspects of outsourcing bookkeeping services, I would like to given a typical instance of bookkeeping.outsourcing-services-india. com.
Below are the elements and also advantages of outsourcing bookkeeping services to India.
1) Economical.
2) Time Conserving.
3) Can concentrate to the Core job.
4) Get Specialization Results.
5) Sign NDA( Non Disclosure Agreement).
6) Qualitative Outcomes are assured.
7) Service Level Arrangement( SLA).
Cost Effective:.
To work with an accountant in any kind of nation today is a costly affair, in contrast of outsourcing accounting services to Indian business. India has actually constantly been understood to be Economical and Inexpensive Service Providers-ranging from IT, Building And Construction to Skilled Tasks like Accounting, Certified Public Accountant( Bookkeeping), and a lot more placements as well as domains. One can believe of today
. As an example I have actually provided the one instance of Pricing Bookkeeping solutions,.
For Little Business-Bookkeeping Solutions Fee.
bookkeeping.outsourcing-services-india. com.
Time Conserving.
Any kind of outsourcing task to India has actually always verified to be economical and also Time Saving. As India is taken into consideration as the biggest outsourced Service provider by any of the established countries. Method Indians are also working when you rest. Simply send out the docs to us and also go to the sleep, next early morning prior to you get up qualitative outcomes remain in your hand.
Can concentrate to the Core task.
Accounting is a vital Financial Bookkeeping Legal Activity which is offering very essential information and also reveals sincere statement pertaining to Earnings and Loss. Though its not you core task, if you are not listening at your core task than there might not be any type of need of bookkeeping services:-RRB-.
Obtain Field Of Expertise Results.
As the bookkeeping outsourcing business or company in India has approve the Bookkeeping services has it core activity, so they have the competence and also expertise in this sector.
Sign NDA (Non Discloser Agreement).
Respected Firm like Yantram– Outsourcing-services-india. com signs the NDA that is Non Divulge Contract at time of the Agreement. So there are guarantees of 100% safety and security for your Legal Information.
Qualitative Outcomes are assured.
As Outsourcing Bookkeeping Services has their very own know-how the qualitative and acceptable results are 100% assured!!!
So what do you assume, really feel cost-free to outsourcing your bookkeeping services to Yantram – bookkeeping.outsourcing-services-india. com.
International Business Networking
International Business Networking
Want to recognize just how to discover people who will serve as strolling, chatting advertisements for your business? Then get involved in the international business networking globe!
Undoubtedly, a reliable company networking is one where depend on and partnership structure is the essential to connecting together individuals to additional extend the reach of your service and at the same time faucet a bigger section of the existing market.
Below are some pointers to assist you do just that:
Watch Out for Prospective Service Source
Well, this shouldn't be as well difficult to do as almost each and every single individual you fulfill– whether in the workplace, at a lunch, or in one of your child's school activities– is a potential resource for your international business networking.
Obviously, this equates to constantly bringing your calling card with you wherever you go. That knows? You may meet a person at a close friend's celebration that could end up being a valuable call, although if you need to be precise regarding it, in international business netoworking, all calls are beneficial contacts.
Establish an Objective Prior to the Event
One of the most important point of contact for those taken part in international business networking is an event where potential business sources will collect. As they claim in international business networking, "it's not what you understand; it's that you recognize." Thus, discovering get in touches with is the essential to success in your networking service.
Nevertheless, before you set out for the event that might transform the face of your business, you require to identify that will certainly be in attendance. In this way, you will understand ahead of time that you wish to target and also what you want to remove from the occasion. This will aid guarantee that you stay concentrated on a certain objective and also be successful in finding the ideal people that will be receptive to your international business networking suggestion.
Be Favorable and Enthusiastic
Nobody suches as to be rejected. That much is real. Nevertheless, if you are also afraid to even attempt that you end up throwing away the whole evening away, after that an international business networking deal is except you. For this to function, you require digestive tracts and a good deal of positive energy– one that individuals can really feel each time they are around you. If you show a whole lot of positivism and interest concerning your suggestions, then it would certainly be tougher to withstand what you need to market.
Hang Out with Individuals You Don't Know
In international business networking, it's all concerning making calls. Exactly how can you make get in touches with if you invest all your time with individuals you are already acquainted with? While it is all right to invest time with individuals you recognize, you additionally require to meet new people whom you can present to your item.
Coffee Franchise Business Opportunities: Does Starbucks Franchise business? … and also Other Coffee Organisation Franchises
Coffee Franchise Opportunities: Does Starbucks Franchise? … and Various Other Coffee Company Franchises
Does the aroma of brewing coffee transportation you to a sensory paradise? Is a steaming latte your idea of home cooking? Do you consider coffee its very own separate food group? If you addressed "yes" to any of these concerns, after that a coffee franchise business might be for you! When a person states "cafe," the name that frequently enters your mind is Starbucks. So it's just natural that coffee lovers as well as business owners will promptly desire to know if this hugely successful java chain provides the opportunity to purchase Starbucks franchises.
Despite its apparently common visibility the Starbucks brand does not franchise business or sub-franchise its operations. Rather, the business runs most North American Starbucks shops. The exception to this is circumstances in which Starbucks will become part of an arrangement with business that may offer physical places that may or else not be offered to Starbucks, such as room in airport terminals, grocery store chains, health centers, as well as on college and university schools. On top of that, in certain areas, Starbucks may participate in a contract with a group of individuals or a business in which the company or group is permitted to handle as well as run Starbucks electrical outlets within a certain region.
The absence of Starbucks franchises, however, must in no chance deter the coffee fan from going after a coffee franchise company opportunity. There are various coffee firms that do, certainly, franchise business their procedures, as well as many even endeavor beyond the traditional coffee bean to supply premium coffees, food choices, and even catering services.
The complying with represents a partial listing of the several coffee franchise business chances offered to java lovers everywhere.
With its "60-second guarantee," Caffino is a drive-through coffee shop that initially opened its business doors in 1993 in Napa, The golden state. Franchising because 2003, Caffino currently has 27 locations in 3 states, and it is actively increasing. Caffino prides itself on roasting its coffee on-site utilizing only the globe's finest coffee beans, Arabica Grade 1. The startup price for a Caffino franchise ranges from 2,900 to 3,000.
Beaner's Coffee
Established in 1994 and also franchising because 1999, Beaner's Coffee uses a range of the coffee beverages made from flavored, decaf, trademark, organic, and reasonable profession beans. Furthermore, Beaner's surpasses coffee solution and endeavors right into the globe of sandwiches, salads, as well as baked items. Beaner's carries a start-up cost of 0,000 to 0,000 and supplies the choice of specific or stand franchise business. Beaner's is presently seeking franchisees nationwide, as well as for its franchise owners, special regions are offered.
Woody's Chicago Design
Coffee as well as hot canines? Not your regular mix, but Woody's Chicago Design has no trouble combining both. Begun in Honolulu, Hawaii, Woody's Chicago Style is a hotdog, beverage, and also coffee cart company that has been franchising its procedures because 1991. While franchises are not currently offered in every state, Woody's is looking for franchisees in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Washington, and also Wyoming. And with a price tag varying from,100 to 4,000, Woody's just might be the right option for your pocketbook!
Scooter's Coffeehouse
With franchise business opportunities existing both in the United States and worldwide, Mobility scooter's Coffeehouse ranked # 26 in Entrepreneur.com's 2007 listing of the top brand-new franchises. In business since 1998 and also franchising given that 2002, Scooter's is a specialty coffee franchise that additionally dishes out made coffees, espressos, flavored coffees consisting of sugar-free alternatives, teas, and also a broad option of smoothies. Startup cost arrays from,000 to 0,000, as well as, in enhancement to training, Scooter's deals significant continuous and advertising assistance, including regional marketing, national media, field operations/evaluations, buying cooperatives, newsletter, meetings, and also a grand opening.
Dunkin Donuts
That doesn't acknowledge this family name in the coffee and donut industry? Developed in 1950 and franchising since 1955, Dunkin Donuts now boasts greater than 7,000 stores worldwide, including 1900 places in 30 nations. In the United States, even more than 5,200 Dunkin Donuts areas dot the landscape in 36 states. Based on years of operation as well as experience, Dunkin Donuts has a 5-phase franchising procedure, which starts with an application, credit score check, and criminal history check, amongst other things, profits with several actions consisting of an interview, company strategy development, application approval, training, site location, and funding, and also finishes with dining establishment building and also staff training. To ease financing prices, Dunkin Donuts has partnered with preferred lending institutions that supply franchisees flexible financing options, consisting of Small Business Management (SBA)-backed loans for particular deals.
Along with the 5 coffee franchise business possibilities quickly profiled above, no less than twenty franchise business chances exist for entrepreneurs seeking to turn their coffee passion into a profession.
From COFFEE SHOP Ala Carte coffee catering solution as well as Grabbajabba gourmet coffee and also European sandwiches to It's a Work Coffee Home and also Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee as well as Smoothies, numerous coffee franchise business ranging from low-cost to high investment are offered for providing that morning cup of Joe, mid-day sandwich on the run, or tea or shake.
So next time you walk right into your community coffee bar to load your latte food craving, imagine providing that same complete satisfaction to various other coffee fans like you … and also even better, making a living at it!


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Take Warning?
Now you might be asking, "How does 2008 relate to this?" Let me take you back to this article I wrote on Wednesday, September 10, 2008. I start it off by writing,
Carolina was the first team to introduce the new alternate jerseys today, and I was anticipating good things from the Hurricanes. They basically kept the same design that they previously had before Reebok came in and messed around with the designs, and I commended them for that. However, today's unveiling leaves me disappointed. A lot. To say the least.First team to introduce the new alternates? Check.
Basically kept the same design that they previous had? Check.
Today's unveiling leaving me disappointed? Check.
already been done. And done. And done. And done again." But since we're faced with another black iteration of the Hurricanes, I'll break this one down here as well.
First, they finally got the flag right. The two square flags are an actual hurricane warning as opposed to the single square flag they used on their old black alternates. It might have taken the team a decade to correct it, but progress is progress. Credit where credit is due on this one.
Can we stop with the ghosting? If you can't see it, it doesn't exist on jerseys. Ghosting the storm flags inside the collar and the primary Hurricanes logo and the North Carolina state flag on the shoulders is idiotic if you have to be right next to the player to see it. These are literally subtractions by addition when it comes to black jerseys. Here's a quick tip: little pops of colour against a black background make those pops of colour stand out to the human eye. Maybe incorporate this idea into your future designs?
The charcoal gray on the shoulders is an interesting touch considering it's not one of the Hurricanes' colours nor does it really fit into the design here. Why change just that part of the jersey to an off-colour black and then not use it anywhere else on the uniform? I'm baffled by this decision. It literally feels like this was just colour-for-colour's-sake despite "storm gray" barely being off the black colour spectrum. Again, subtraction by addition.
They got new gloves! Is this a feature? Why point that out? The gloves should match the uniform, no? Yay for supplying your team with gloves that match the new uniforms, Mr. Dundon!
The new wordmark is probably amazing, but it's unseen in the promotional image above so why point it out in big, bold lettering? I'm not sure who is doing these release graphics for the team, but this one is really stretching for why I should like this new alternate uniform. In any case, the wordmark, seen in an entirely separate photo, is alright, and I kind of like the little hurricane warning flags built into the lettering. Sometimes, the details matter. This is one of those times, so kudos to whoever came up with this idea!
Are there no number or letter fonts being used on the promotional photo? That answer is no, so we'll refer to another image. Luckily, the Hurricanes are going to use the same font as they do on their regular home and road sets, and that's a good thing. It's clean, it's crisp, and - ohmagawd! - the colours pop against the black! I'm not sure who mentioned that before, but we'll just leave that alone for now. In any case, the fonts still work well on this uniform.
You may not know this, but Adidas, who are now making all the NHL jerseys, did a little thing at the World Cup of Hockey with some teams called "heathering". In the textile world, heathering is the process in which yarns of mixed colors are interwoven to produce flecks of an alternate color within the base colour. It should be noted that heather yarn is more expensive than regular fabrics, so you're $300 USD price tag for these jerseys are now justified, right? Back to the point, the Hurricanes are now featuring heathered red striping on the arms and hems that "is evident when viewed up close". I'm so happy that hockey is a sport where we, the fans, get to spend so much time up close to the players that we can appreciate these tiny nuances that literally make no difference on TV.
Look, I said it eight years ago when they rolled out the storm alternate jerseys, and I'm saying it here again today: "[t]he logo is good, but the all-black look ranks low for me." Sorry, Carolina. I own a red jersey, and it's vastly superior to anything black you've rolled out ten years ago or today. It might be time for a new direction. Tom Dundon spoke it, but I have yet to see Carolina move in any new direction.
Until next time, keep your sticks on the ice!


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The Alcantara River Gorge is located about 25 minutes north of Aci Castello near Giardini Naxos, our favorite local beach. This ancient river has, over thousands of years, carved a 70 foot deep cut out of the black basalt rocks that now form it's shoreline.
The Alcantara River Gorge Natural Preserve is thataway!
It made for an interesting time in brisk water that was about waist high at the deepest where we waded in.
When we arrived at Giardini Naxos after our attempt at communing with nature in the Alcantara Gorge. First thing new I saw there today was a gigantic red blow up arch for some event this weekend that included this logo.
My father-in-law, Bill Gardner, is a life long Rotarian and this is definitely their logo but I do not know about inner wheel. May be akin to some Masonic ritualistic cult sect for all I know.
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Happy heart bowl
Photo by Annabel Langbein Media
This bowl meal has Middle Eastern flavours, but you can follow the same technique using ingredients and flavourings from other parts of the world. The essence of a good bowl meal is to start with the dressing in the base and then mix through your cooked grains so they soak up the flavours.
Layer in other ingredients with the most fragile on top, along with anything crisp and crunchy. These kind of meals can also be layered into a jar as a portable lunch.
For the salad
For the tahini dressing
|1 small
|Garlic clove, crushed to a paste with a little salt
|Lemon, finely grated zest only; or use orange zest
|2 Tbsp
|Boutique extra virgin olive oil
|1 Tbsp
|1 Tbsp
|Lemon juice
|1 tsp
|Fresh ginger, finely grated
|½ tsp
|Ground cumin
|1 pinch
|Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- To make tahini dressing, place all ingredients in a small jar and shake to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Spoon dressing into the base of a large jar or bowl or, if serving 2, divide between 2 medium jars or bowls.
- Layer in all other ingredients in order listed. If using bowls, toss gently before serving. If making in jars, screw on lids and, when ready to eat, invert into bowls and toss gently.
More creative recipes from Annabel
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University of Toronto, Canada
Tentative title: The impacts of plastic debris in aquatic ecosystems
Chelsea Rochman is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Chelsea has her PhD in ecology with emphases on marine ecology, environmental chemistry and ecotoxicology. Her expertise is regarding the sources, sinks and ecological implications of plastics and their associated cocktail of chemical contaminants in marine and freshwater habitats. Her work has landed her in traditional and non-traditional waste sites, including two of our ocean's "garbage patches" and dozens of waste water treatment plants around the country. In addition to her academic research, Chelsea participates in policy meetings and working groups to translate scientific research beyond academia.


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The Case of Shadbolt's Tree of Life
The Case of Dubious Due Diligence
The Case of the Olympic Posters
The Case of the Solitary Surrealist
The Case of the Recalcitrant Rembrandt
The Case of the Ambiguity of Authenticity
The Case of Margaret Keanes Big-Eyed Boys
The Case of Clarences Château-Gaillard
The Case of the M.S. Nov 1910
The Case of the Archangel Michael Defeating Satan
The Case of Cruise Ship Art: Part 2
The Case of Mary Most Holy Mother of Light
The Case of Leni and the Nuba
The Case of the Seductive Souvenir
The Case of the Irish Surrealist
The Case of the Developing Dalí
The Case of Nano-D Technology
The Case of Resale Royalties, Part 2
The Case of Resale Royalties, Part 1
The Case of Fritz Stehwien
The Case of Jasper Jphns' Figure 1
Who's Afraid of Canadian Landscape Art?
The Case of the Wickham Fisherman
The Case of the Idiosyncratic Signature and the Indecipherable Monogram
The Case of Debatable Donations
The Case of the Long-tailed Monkey
The Case of Edgar Heap of Birds
The Case of the Silent Song
The Case of Alex and the Art Aficionado
The Case of the Privacy of the Publicity Photo
The Case of the Potter's Portraits
The Case of the Coy Cornelius Krieghoff
The Case of the Political Portraitist
The Case of the Reconsidered Revolution
The Case of the Anabiotic Abbey
The Case of the Phoney Picasso
The Case of Setsuko Piroche
The Case of being on the Forest Edge with Vern Simpson
The Case of Being at the End of the Storm with Loren Adams
The Case of Being: Under the Table with Thomas
The Case of Wyland's Whales on Walls
The Case of A.Y. Jackson's Smart River (Alaska)
The Case of Red Fish with Blue Breasts
The Case of Looe Poole
The Case of Camaldoli
The Case of MS
The Case of the Misattributed Emily Carrs
The Case of the Doubtful Dürer
The Case of the Purloined Picasso
The Case of the Defrocked Duchess of Devonshire
The Case of the First Wife
The Case of the Dodford Priory
The Case of the Unknown Actor
Practical Art History
(or Confessions of a Fine Art Appraiser)
by Jim Finlay
Finlay Fine Art & Wealth Management
Chapter 21. The Case of the Political Portraitist
I first became aware of portraiture by the Swedish painter Alexander Roslin (1718-1793) when I stumbled on a copy of the same portrait Roslin had painted in 1768 of his artist wife, Marie- Suzanne Giroust. The copy was painted in oil on canvas board, measured approximately 18 x 14 inches, and was signed and dated in the lower right, "G. Godkin 1951". On the reverse, "G. Godkin 1951" was written in oil paint in what appeared to be the hand of the artist, and in pencil were the words Lady with a Veil. Affixed to the back was a gallery label from Hartley's Picture Crafts, Victoria, B.C. and a notation for delivery to a Mrs. W. Godkin of Kenora, Ontario by express COD. I was intrigued.
Lady With a Veil by Alexander Roslin
Lady With a Veil by G. Godkin after Alexander Roslin
The original painting by Roslin entitled Lady with a Veil is in the permanent collection of The National Museum in Stockholm, Sweden. Roslin's admirable realistic depiction of his wife is alluring, reverential and provocative. It evokes a sense of femininity, mystery and seduction, and pays homage to the committed loving relationship that both appear to share and enjoy.
How did a mid-20th century. copy by G. Godkin come to be addressed to a W. Godkin in Kenora, presumably around the same time as the painting was produced? I doubt that the painting was copied from an image in a book as large-scale colour reproductions of relatively obscure works were probably not available at that time and, of course, this would presuppose that the National Museum had licensed commercial reproductions of artworks from its collection.
I surmised that the artist G. Godkin had been at the museum in the early 1950s, and had painted a copy from the original with the intention of mailing it to his or her relative in Kenora. Possibly it could have arrived in Victoria as part of the household belongings of a family which had settled on Vancouver Island.
A number of portraits of Imperial Russian statesmen have been attributed to Alexander Roslin including those of Ivan Betskoi (1704-1795) and Ivan Shuvalov (1727-1797). Betskoi was a Russian school reformer who served as advisor to Catherine II on matters of education. He was President of the Imperial Academy of the Arts from 1764-94, and established a unified system of public education in Russia. Shuvalov was the first Russian Minister of Education, and he actively participated in the founding of Russian theatre, university, and arts academy institutions.
I am reminded of an admonition by one of my professors who exhorted any historian to avoid looking at historical pictures through contemporary eyes. What were the artist's intentions in painting a picture of his wife? I should think that no one knows but the artist himself. Was Roslin making a statement about political ideology and male power or telling us how much he was in love with his extraordinarily beautiful wife?
Next: The Case of Our Man in Havana


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/ Source: Reuters
By Yuliya Talmazan
AMSTERDAM — Ukraine and Russia are locked in another heated battle over Crimea.
But this dispute is playing out in court, with the two neighbors locked in a legal fight over a precious collection of gold artifacts from the disputed peninsula.
The collection includes ancient jewelry, gems, helmets and scabbards from four museums in Crimea. It was on loan to a museum in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam in 2014 — around the same time Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine.
Five years later, the rare archaeological finds are still caught in the middle as both the Ukrainian government and Crimean museums claim ownership.
The collection highlights the rich history of Crimea as a staging post at the crossroads between Europe and Asia.
"Never before has Ukraine made so many prized archaeological exhibits available on loan," the Allard Pierson Museum said ahead of displaying the collection in Amsterdam in 2014.
The exhibition included items originating from four museums in Crimea and one museum in Kiev, Ukraine's capital.
In August 2014, the museum returned the artifacts it borrowed from the National Museum of History of Ukraine. However, after facing "conflicting claims" of ownership from both sides, it is still in possession of 572 disputed items.
In 2016, a Dutch court ruled the artifacts must be returned to Ukraine because they are part of the country's heritage, but the Crimean museums appealed the decision.
An appeal hearing took place in an Amsterdam court Monday, where lawyers from both sides presented final arguments.
Marielle Koppenol-Laforce, a Rotterdam-based lawyer who represents the Crimean museums, told NBC News the museums were the original keepers of the historic artifacts at the time of the exhibition in Amsterdam and they still are.
She says the artifacts were recovered from Crimean soil — a result of many years of archaeological work.
"All they want is to display the treasures," Koppenol-Laforce said.
In a joint statement posted online on the day of the appeal hearing, the four Crimean museums said some of their best artifacts were loaned to the Amsterdam museum under the guarantee of unconditional return.
"We are confident that we have undisputed rights to these exhibits," their statement said, adding that the case should be stripped of all political interference.
Maarten Sanders, one of the lawyers representing the interests of Ukraine, said the annexation of Crimea has been declared illegal by the United Nations, the European Union and many other international bodies.
"On the basis of international law, the Netherlands and its courts should not recognize the annexation," Sanders said. "This implies that any claim for archaeological finds or cultural heritage from Crimea is to be made by its recognized sovereign state, which is Ukraine."
Full report: nbcnews.com/news/world/russia-ukraine-are-locked-legal-dispute-over-ancient-gold-n982606


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Wellington Hotel, Madrid, Spain
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Wellington Hotel, Madrid, Spainfrom Rs12,973
- Classic Twin Room
- Executive Twin Room
- Grand Premium The Wellington Club Room
- Superior Room, Terrace (The Wellington Club)
- Junior Suite The Wellington Club
- Junior Suite with terrace the Wellington Club
- Suite (The Wellington Club)
- Classic Double Room
- Executive Double Room
- Superior Double Room
- Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Business Lounge Access, Corner
- Luxury Suite (Hästens)
- Classic Double Room Single Use
- Classic Twin Room Single Use
- Executive Double Room Single Use
- Executive Twin Room Single Use
- Family Room
- Superior The Wellington Club Single Use
- Superior Terrace The Wellington Club Single Use
- Grand Premium The Wellington Club Single Use
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What's around Wellington Hotel, Madrid, Spain
- In Salamanca
- El Retiro Park - 4 min walk
- Paseo del Prado - 11 min walk
- Gran Via Street - 16 min walk
- Prado Museum - 18 min walk
- Puerta del Sol - 24 min walk
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia - 27 min walk
- Plaza Mayor - 30 min walk
Getting around
- Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas) - 15 min drive
- Madrid Recoletos Station - 7 min walk
- Atocha Cercanías Station - 24 min walk
- Madrid Atocha Station - 27 min walk
- Retiro Station - 4 min walk
- Principe de Vergara Station - 5 min walk
- Velazquez Station - 5 min walk
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 250 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 8 floors
Check-in and check-out
- 24-hour check-in
- Check-out time is noon
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- Up to 2 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Babysitting/childcare *
- Pets allowed (dogs only) *
- Restrictions apply *
- 1 per room (up to 22 lbs)
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours) *
- Self parking (limited) *
- Car charging point
- Area shuttle *
Payment types at the property
- Cash
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Buffet breakfast daily (surcharge)
- 4 restaurants
- 2 poolside bars
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/café
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Pool sun loungers
- Fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Pilates classes on site
- Golfing nearby
- Pool umbrellas
- Spa tub
- Sauna
- 24-hour business center
- Meeting rooms
- Conference space size (feet) - 9795
- Conference space size (meters) - 910
- Computer station
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built - 1952
- Elevator
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Rooftop terrace
- Garden
- Terrace
- Library
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Assistive listening devices available
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Russian
- Spanish
In the room
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Bathrobes
- Slippers
- Pillow menu
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Soundproofed rooms
- Turndown service
- Premium bedding
- Private bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Bidet
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- 32-inch LCD TV
- Pay movies
- Cable TV channels
- Desk
- Free newspaper
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
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Special features
Le Max Wellington has 1 treatment room. Services include sports massages, facials, body wraps, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.
The spa is open daily.
DiningGoizeko - This piano bar specializes in Basque cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Kabuki - This sushi bar specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. 1-star Michelin rating.
Llave de Oro - This family restaurant specializes in Spanish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Awards and affiliations
- The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
Wellington Hotel, Madrid, Spain's small print
Also known as
- Hotel Wellington
- Wellington Hotel Madrid
- Wellington Madrid
- Hotel Wellington Hotel Madrid
- Madrid Wellington Hotel Hotel
- Hotel Wellington Hotel
- Wellington
- Wellington Hotel Madrid
- Wellington Madrid
- Wellington Hotel Hotel
- Wellington Hotel Madrid
- Wellington Hotel Hotel Madrid
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
For details on pet restrictions, contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
For transfers, guests must contact the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Mandatory fees
Pet deposit: EUR 55 per day
Optional extras
Self parking costs EUR 35.00 per day
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 82.5 per day
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of EUR 38 per person (approximately)
Babysitting/childcare is available for an extra charge
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 55 per pet, per day
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 80 per room (roundtrip)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
Recent reviews
Superb 9.2 From 603 reviews
Great weekend stay at the Wellington. Great location old style 5 star service
Great location, spacious room, balcony with expansive views, comfortable bed and excellent amenities. Loved everything about our stay.
Amazing luxury hotel in the heart off madrid. High class. Restaurants. And bars. Top designers on your door step. And a wonderful park. Would rush back
Old style charm and elegance. We had lounge access as we were recovering from jet lag and thought that might work well. It did. The lounge was great at any time of day. The lady who served us coffee or other drinks in the morning was so helpful and friendly. Would recommend and would definitely stay again. More seats for pool area would be good. Gym excellent. Area excellent. Staff excellent.
The hotel is in an attractive and upscale area with the Retiro park a short stroll away. You can also walk to the Gran Via area etc. The hotel has taxis waiting outside and is easily accessible by metro. Breakfast was lovely and included with our room. We also had access to the Wellington bar, of which we made very good use!
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- Supports DDR3-3000(OC) Memory
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|Intel® Z87 Express Chipset
Support two DDR3 DIMMs 1066 / 1333 / 1600 / 1866* / 2000* / 2133* / 2200* / 2400* / 2600* / 2666* / 2800* / 3000* (*OC) MHz up to 16GB Max
Supports Dual-Channel mode
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Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
|Integrated Graphics Processor
|Expansion Slots
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
1x Half-size mini-PCIe slot (An Intel Centrion Wireless-N 2230 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth card pre-installed.)
SATAIII controller integrated in Intel® Z87 chipset
|2 x Realtek® 8111G Gigabit LAN controller
|Wireless Data Network
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth mini-PCIe card with Intel Centrion Wireless-N 2230 chip
Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual band up to 300 Mbps speed
Supports Intel® Wireless Display (WiDi)
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth mini-PCIe card with Intel Centrion Wireless-N 2230 chip
Realtek® ALC892 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
|USB Ports
6x USB 3.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB connectors)
4x USB 2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB connectors)
|Operating System Support
Windows® 8
Windows® 7
|Back I/O Ports
1x PS/2 keyboard/ mouse combo port
1x Clear CMOS button
1x GO2BIOS button
2x USB 2.0 ports
4x USB 3.0 ports
1x Optical S/PDIF-out connector
2x RJ45 LAN Jack
1x 6 in 1 audio jack
1x DisplayPort with max. resolution of 4096×[email protected], 24bpp/ 3840×[email protected], 24bpp
1x HDMI® port with max. resolution up to 4096×[email protected], 24bpp/2560×[email protected], 24bpp/1920×[email protected], 36bpp
1x DVI-I port with max. resolution up to 1920×1200 @60Hz, 24bpp
|Internal I/O Ports
ATX 24-Pin power connector
4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1x 4-pin CPU fan connectors
1 x 4-pin system fan connectors
1x Clear CMOS jumper
4x Serial ATAIII connectors
1x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports)
1x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports)
1x Serial port connector
2x System panel connectors
1x Front Panel Audio connector
The motherboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
The motherboard provides a Desktop Management Interface(DMI) function which records your motherboard specifications.
|Form Factor
Mini ITX Form Factor
6.7 inch x 6.7 inch ( 17 cm x 17 cm )


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Happy New Year from Krueger Gauge
We hope everyone had a great holiday, and I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year.
A few quick facts from Wisconsin:
- We did not have a price change this year, but we did vastly improve our price book. If you want one and don't get one soon, let us know.
- The Green Bay Packers are 15-1 and heading to the Playoffs. I would like to gloat that the Lions could not even beat us with our back up QB in the game, but that kind of bragging would be premature. Much like Suh's silly celebration during the game when he got a sack. I will not stoop to such lows. Our goal is the Super Bowl.
- The Wisconsin Badgers are in the Rose Bowl for the second straight year. Win or Lose, it has been a great year for them. I will be leaving work early today so as not to miss the game.
- The fax machine had over a hundred orders on it this morning after our week off. After a strong 2011 it looks like 2012 is starting off pretty good.
- It was below zero this morning when I came into work. Looks like winter is finally here. For those of you in Florida and other warm locales, when you call and tell me about your 80 degree weather it just makes me mad… So let's just keep that to yourself…
Happy New Year to all from all of us at Krueger Sentry Gauge.
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Green Bay Packers Quarterbacks -Training Camp-
Aaron Rodgers looks sharp, despite the lack of practice time this year. He has to be considered among the leagues elite quarterbacks. He is in the Drew Brees category, just above guys like Phillip Rivers and Matt Ryan, and just below guys like Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. The factor that really boosts him up is his age. He is younger than Manning and Brady, thus if I was choosing a dream QB to lead my team I would choose Rodgers over anybody right now.
Matt Flynn is in the final year of his contract, and I suspect he will be somewhere else next year. He has starting quarterback written all over him, someone will pay him starters money, and there is no way the Packers will be able to afford him as a back up. Some have suggested trading him first, but after Rodgers suffered two concussions last season I would lean toward keeping him around as security against the possibility that Rodgers may miss some time again this season.
Graham Harrell is your typical third stringer. He shows promise and is an excellent QB. His physical limitations may preclude him from ever being an elite prospect, but he is a damn good football player with an excellent college resume.
I have only two concerns with this years crop of QB's. The first is Rodgers concussion history. My concern there is more for him than the team. The team can survive him missing a game or two, I just hope the problem does not linger and threaten the young man's long term health. The second is the lack of a developmental QB on the roster. With Flynn set to leave this year, I would like see a QB on the practice squad.
-Lee Speakin
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