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Personnel in the Netherlands
Finding and retaining personnel is an essential condition for the existence and growth of an organization. Companies stand out through the personnel they employ. Dutch tax legislation allows numerous options for rewarding personnel in fiscally friendly ways.
The Dutch legislation includes various provisions to secure the rights and obligations of both employer and employee in the Dutch employment market. As a general rule, the employer and employee should behave according to the standard of good employership or employeeship respectively. The employer has a number of specific legal obligations with respect to work and rest times, leave and working conditions.
Wage tax
As is evident from Section 5 Tax Legislation, wage withholding tax is an advance tax payment on income tax. Anyone deriving an income from employment in the Netherlands is liable to pay income tax on the income. In addition, employees in the Netherlands are generally covered by social security. The employer withholds the social security premium and wage tax due from the wages as a single amount and subsequently pays this to the tax authorities. The combined amount is referred to as wage tax. The wage tax is subsequently settled against the amount of income tax due.
Wage tax is calculated on the full value of the remunerations received by the employee based on the employment contract. The remuneration may take the form of cash, such as a salary, holiday allowances, overtime, commissions and payments for a thirteenth month Employees can however also receive remuneration 'in kind', such as products from the company or holiday trips. The concept of remuneration also includes various other claims, compensations and provisions.
A claim is a right to receive a benefit or provision after a period of time or subject to certain predetermined conditions. One example of the latter is the right to receive retirement benefits. Examples of provisions include tools, meals, public transport tickets, etc. 'Compensation' normally refers to amounts that the employer pays its employees to cover costs incurred by the employee in the fulfilment of his or her job.
Tax rate
The wage tax rates in 2010 are:
- On the first € 18,218 of taxable income: a percentage of 33.45% is withheld (2.30% wage tax and 31.15% social security premium);
- On the next € 14,520 of taxable income: a percentage of 41.95% is withheld (10.80% wage tax and 31.15% social security premium);
- On the next € 21,629 of taxable income: 42% is withheld;
- On all additional income: a percentage of 52% is withheld.
When withholding the wage tax, the employer must also take into account the general tax allowance and the labour allowance. The latter discounts are discussed in greater detail in Chapter 5 Tax Legislation.
The employer himself, rather than the employee is liable for certain taxable components of the wage. This concerns the so-called final levy components. Certain forms of compensations 'in kind' are eligible for final levy payment, such as traffic fines not charged to the employee and excessive compensations and provisions of a maximum of € 200 (2010) per month. An important example of a compulsory final levy component is a redundancy payment for an older employee which actually qualifies as an early retirement payment.
Tax-free compensations and provisions
Not all compensations and provisions are taxable components of the wage. Compensations are tax-free in as far as they are deemed to be issued to cut costs, liabilities and depreciations with respect to the proper fulfilment of the employment contract. Compensations paid by the employer to the employee, and which are not generally perceived by society as remuneration and which society considers the reasonable duty of the employer to pay or provide, are also included in the latter category. A 'free' compensation is always paid out in the form of cash, while a 'free' provision could also be provided in the form of goods and services. The concepts are considered equivalent to the greatest extent possible. If something can be provided untaxed, then it can generally also be compensated untaxed. Certain forms of compensation and provisions are however only exempted up to a certain limit and in some instance standard amounts apply. The following are a number of 'free' compensations and provisions.
Travel expenses
Employers are entitled to pay their personnel untaxed compensation of € 0.19 (2010) per kilometre for home-work travel and other work-related kilometres. This is irrespective of the means of transport used. When using public transport, the employer is entitled to choose between the completely untaxed compensation of the actual cost of the public transport and an untaxed compensation of € 0.19 per kilometre. Alternatively, the employer may provide the employee with a car (in case of any private use of the car, a percentage of the catalogue price must be added to the employee's taxable income).
Coffee and refreshments
Expenses for refreshments taken during work hours, such as coffee, tea, confectionary and fruit may be provided untaxed. The employer is entitled to provide the above items free of tax without the need for documentary proof to the value of € 2.75 per week or € 0.55 a day (2010).
Meals may be provided untaxed provided that the business character is of more than incidental interest. The value of a meal at a company canteen is set at the fixed amount of € 2.20 (2010) for a coffee meal or breakfast and € 4.20 (2010) for a cooked meal.
Company products
Employers are entitled to offer their employees discounts or compensation for purchasing products produced or manufactured by the company. This can be done tax-free subject to the following conditions: These must be products that are unique to the industry in which the company operates; The maximum discount or compensation per product must be 20% of the market value of the product; The total value of the discount or compensation may not exceed € 500 per calendar year. If in any calendar year the employee does not make use of this facility, any remaining amounts may be carried forward for a maximum of 2 calendar years.
This may also extend beyond the termination of the employment contract due to disability or retirement.
Study and / or training expenses incurred by the employee with a view to obtaining an income can be compensated free of tax. This includes study and course fees, the cost of study books and other study materials. The following items are exceptions to the above and are taxed: compensation for costs related to a work room or study space, including its design and furnishing; compensation for foreign travel in as far as the compensation exceeds € 0.19 per kilometre.
If an employee is required to relocate for work purposes, the employer is entitled to compensate the employee free of tax for the moving costs for his household goods. In addition the employer may give a tax-free moving expenses allowance of a maximum of € 7,750 (2010). The condition is however that this is a move that is entirely related to the employment. This in any case applies if the employer gives the allowance within two years after the employee accepts the new employment (or after transfer) and the employee moves to a dwelling less than 10 kilometres from his/her work where he/she previously lived further that 25 kilometres away from his/her work.
Courses, congresses, etc.
Employers are entitled to compensate employees free of tax for the cost of courses, congresses, seminars, symposiums, excursions, study trips and so forth. This also covers the related travel (maximum € 0.19 p/km) and accommodation. This must however involve professional expenses.
Representation costs
The cost of receptions, festivities, gifts, promotional gifts and entertainment, including the associated travel (maximum € 0.19 p/km) and accommodation can also be free of tax compensated. This must however involve professional expenses.
Employment relationships
According to Dutch law, 3 different general types of agreements are used to determine the rights and duties of persons performing activities in the course of a business for another party. The employment agreement ('arbeidsovereenkomst') is the most common agreement. The assignment agreement ('overeenkomst van opdracht'); for example, a freelance agreement, consultancy agreement or a management agreement is used often in an attempt to avoid an employment agreement coming into being. A third agreement is the contracting agreement ('aannemingsovereenkomst'). This agreement is concluded between parties if the purpose of the activities is to construct an item with a physical nature.
Essential features of the employment agreement are: the obligation to perform labour in person in return for pay, and the authority of the other party to give instructions as to how the labour is to be performed. Other agreements lack one or more of these features. The employment agreement itself is not subject to rules as to its form (oral agreements are perfectly valid, although problems as to proof may arise). However, according to Dutch labour law the employer is under the obligation to provide certain information in writing to the employee with respect to the employment agreement. This relates to place of work, job title, the date the employment agreement enters into force, remuneration, working hours, terms and conditions relating to holidays and the applicability of any collective labour agreement.
Furthermore, Dutch labour law takes the legal presumption of an employment agreement as a starting point if a person has performed labour every week for 3 consecutive months, with a minimum of 20 hours a month. The contracted work in any given month is presumed to amount to the average working period per month over the 3 preceding months.
Governing law
As a rule, an employment relation is governed by the law of the country to which it is most closely connected (typically: the country where the labour is performed). In principle, parties to an employment agreement are free to choose a different law to apply to their relationship. However, according to European legislation, the effect of any choice of law in international employment agreements is limited to the extent that the employee will not lose protection on the basis of mandatory provisions of the law of any member state which would apply if no choice of law had been made.
Mandatory rules are legal provisions which cannot be contracted out. For example, many provisions of Dutch labour law regarding the termination of an employment agreement are considered to be mandatory. The parties to an employment agreement are limited to negotiations of their own terms and conditions by both Dutch labour law and any applicable collective labour agreement, since these contain many mandatory rules on terms and conditions of employment.
Employment law regulations
Employment relations in the Netherlands are mostly regulated by the Dutch Civil Code ('Burgerlijk Wetboek'). An important principle of the employment provisions of the Dutch Civil Code is the protection of what is known as the weakest party, i.e. the employee. Apart from the Dutch Civil Code, regulations concerning labour law can be found in several other regulations and legislative acts, such as the Works Council Act and the Workings Conditions Act. As a result of the unification of Europe, Dutch regulations are increasingly influenced by European treaties and case law of the European Court of Justice. Furthermore, employment regulations are laid down in the Collective Labour Agreements.
Collective labour agreements ('CAOs')
As mentioned above, employment agreements are also influenced by collective labour agreements ('CAOs'). Collective labour agreements are negotiated between representatives of employers and employees and are intended to provide consistent employment conditions within specific branches. Collective labour agreements can be negotiated for an entire branch or be limited to a company. Furthermore, the Minister of Social Affairs can impose the application of a collective labour agreement on the entire industry or sector by declaring a collective labour agreement generally binding. Any provision in an individual employment agreement, which restricts the rights of the employee under an applicable collective labour agreement, is void. In such cases the provisions of the collective labour agreement prevail.
Trade Unions
Although the influence of Trade Unions in the Netherlands is generally waning, Trade Unions are still well organised in the manufacturing industry and the semi public sector or privatised sector. The most important trade unions are the Christian Trade Union Federation ('Christelijk Nationaal Vakverbond' (CNV)) and the Federation of Dutch Trade Unions ('Federatie Nederlandse Vakbeweging' (FNV)). The main employers' association is the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers ('VNO-NCW').
Employment agreements
An employment agreement may be agreed for an indefinite or fixed period of time. If an employment agreement for a fixed period of time is continued, a new agreement will then be deemed to be have been entered into under the same conditions and for the same period of time (subject to a maximum of 1 year) as the former employment agreement.
Parties are free to enter into consecutive employment agreements for a fixed period of time, ending by operation of law, however two restrictions apply:
- The aggregate duration of the consecutive employment agreements (with interruptions of not more than 3 months) may not exceed 36 months; if the aggregate duration is longer than 36 months (interruptions included), the last employment agreement shall be deemed to be an employment for an indefinite period of time.
- The number of consecutive employment agreements must be less than 4. If the number of consecutive employment agreements exceeds 3 (while there are no interruptions of more than 3 months in between the employment agreements), the fourth employment agreement will be considered to be an employment agreement for an indefinite period of time.
Termination of an employment agreement
With respect to termination of an employment agreement, a distinction must be made between an employment agreement for a fixed period of time and an employment agreement for an indefinite period of time. There are several ways for employment agreements to terminate:
Probation period
Parties can agree upon a probation period. However, it should be noted that a probation period is subject to strict rules. A probation period for maximum 2 months can only be concluded if parties have agreed upon an employment contract for a fixed period of at least 2 years, or in case of an employment contract for an indefinite period of time. An employment contract for the limited period of less than 2 years and an employment for a specific project, where a termination date is not indicated, may only contain a probation period of 1 month. During the probation period both the employer and the employee can terminate the employment contract directly at any time. In order to be valid, the probation period has to be expressly agreed upon by parties in writing. Any deviation from the aforementioned rules will result in a void probation period.
Lapse of the agreed period
An employment agreement for a fixed period of time will terminate by operation of law at the end of the agreed period of time without formalities.
Summary dismissal
The employment agreement can be terminated for urgent cause; for instance, if the employee has committed a serious crime, such as, but not limited to, theft, fraud, etc. Before a summary dismissal can be given, all circumstances must be taken into consideration. Dismissal must be given without delay, only the time necessary for an investigation into the facts is usually allowed. The grounds for the dismissal must be conveyed to the employee at the moment of dismissal. The employment ends immediately, without notice, and the employee is not entitled to compensation. Usually, payment of unemployment benefits is denied. The courts do not easily accept that sufficient grounds are present to deem a summary dismissal valid. Before deciding on a summary dismissal, therefore always consult a legal advisor. The employee may challenge the dismissal itself within 6 months, stating that he is still employed and is thus entitled to pay. Alternatively, the employee may acquiesce in the termination of the employment, but claim damages for reasons that the grounds for the dismissal were not valid. As a risk containment measure, it is advisable to file for dissolution of the employment (see below).
Death of the employee
The employment agreement will terminate by operation of law in case of death of the employee: the family of the employee is entitled to be paid approximately 1 month's gross salary.
Mutual consent
The employment agreement can be terminated by mutual consent. Until 1 October 2006, a termination by mutual consent bore the risk for the employee that he would not be eligible for unemployment benefit. To secure the unemployment rights for the employee, the employee was obliged to fight the termination of his employment agreement. As from 1 October 2006, the entitlement to unemployment benefits exists unless the employee him/herself has taken the initiative for termination or he/she has acted in such a way that there is an urgent cause for summary dismissal. The purpose of this policy change is to create a more flexible dismissal regime and to save costs for the employer. In everyday practice, to avoid any risks, some employees still prefer a court procedure to dissolve the employment contract on neutral grounds or a request to the Labour Office for a dismissal permit on neutral grounds (see below).
Dissolution by the Court
The Court can terminate the employment agreement through dissolution. The employer will need a sound reason to have the employment contract dissolved by the Court. Amongst others, restructuring of the company and non-performance of the employee can serve as reasons. The proceedings will take approximately 6 to 8 weeks. No notice period is called for; the court sets the termination date in its verdict (usually at a date approximately 2 weeks after the verdict). The Court can grant a severance payment to the employee in the case where the employment agreement is dissolved.
The severance payment is calculated according to the 'Cantonal Court Formula', which was first formulated in 1997, and has been changed as of 1 January 2009. This formula (A x B x C) takes among other things into consideration the age of the employee, his seniority within the company, his salary and which party is to blame for the dismissal.
- A. Years of service from start until end date of employment, rounded up or down to full years. If the employee is under 35 years of age, the years of services are to be multiplied by 0.5; if the employee is aged 35 up to 45, the years of services are to be multiplied by 1; if the employee is aged 45 up to 55, the years of services are to be multiplied by 1.5; years of service completed from the age of 55 are to be multiplied by 2.
- B. Gross monthly salary, including all regular emoluments, such as holiday allowance, thirteenth month, regular bonuses, etc.
- C. If the application for an order terminating the employment contract is based on 'neutral grounds' the correction factor will typically be 1; the grounds for termination are deemed 'neutral' when neither the employer nor the employee is to blame for them, e.g. if the employee is made redundant as the result of a reorganization and procedures have been followed correctly. However, there may be circumstances which justify an adjustment - upwards or downwards - of the correction factor. The court may even apply a correction factor of nil if in its opinion the circumstances of the case do not justify any compensation at all, e.g. serious dereliction of duty or misconduct by the employee.
Furthermore the Cantonal Court Judges may take into consideration the employee's position on the job market, the employer's financial position and the position of older employees who are close to their retirement.
No appeal is possible against the decision of the Court, either to dissolve the employment contract or to grant a severance payment. This is save exceptional cases in which – in short – the Court has failed to apply the law correctly.
The employment contract can be terminated by giving notice. Employment agreements for a fixed period of time can only end by giving notice if this possibility is explicitly stated in the employment agreement. Before notice can be given, the employer needs to obtain a dismissal permit. Dismissal permits will have to be requested at the Labour Office, stating among other things the grounds for dismissal. The proceedings will take about 6 to 12 weeks. The statutory notice period that has to be observed may vary from 1 - 4 months, depending of the duration of the employment. The statutory notice period for the employee is 1 month. If the parties want to agree upon a longer notice period (for the employee to observe) than 1 month, the employer must observe a notice period of at least twice the notice period of the employee, with a maximum notice period of 6 months for the employee. For instance, if a notice period for the employee of three is agreed, the employer will have to observe a noticee period equal to at least 6 months. The employer who has obtained a dismissal permit may observe 1 month less notice period than obliged by law or contract, provided that a minimum notice period of 1 month remains effective.
Even if a dismissal permit has been obtained, notice cannot be given if the employee is ill, unless the employee reported ill after the Labour Office received the request to grant the dismissal permit. Furthermore, notice cannot be given if the employee is pregnant or is a member of a labour representative body. Although the court may dissolve the employment agreement at any time, therefore also during illness and pregnancy, a severance payment will usually be higher under those circumstances and there are also other requirements that need to be met.
Although the Labour Office cannot grant a severance payment when granting the dismissal permit, it should be noted that the employee can request the Court to grant him a severance payment after the employment has terminated stating that the termination was apparently unjust. This is called an unfair dismissal ('kennelijk onredelijk ontslag'). Case law shows that the Courts tends to award a severance payment using the Cantonal Court Formula (see above) as a guideline and applying a deduction because in comparison to dissolution, notice takes longer (due to notice period + longer procedure). However, there is serious discussion as to whether standard compensation must be applied, or rather the actual damages must be compensated.
Working conditions
By comparison with international worker protection standards, the Dutch regulations are of a high standard. In view of an action plan of the Dutch Government (Simplifying Social Affairs and Employment Regulation), it is expected that these regulations will be simplified to bring them more in line with the international worker protection standards and to strengthen the position of the Netherlands on the international labour market.
Under Dutch law, the employer is responsible for organizing work in such a way that it protects the safety, health and well-being of the employees in accordance with a statutory set of standards and criteria. In principle, all employers are highly recommended to avail themselves of the professional assistance of a certified occupational health service ('Arbodienst') in respect of the implementation of a significant part of the applicable health and safety measures (for example the occupational health medical examination). Under certain circumstances, the employer's own employees may provide this assistance, providing that they are certified to this end.
Immigration law
Workers from EEA countries (European Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) do not need special permits to work in the Netherlands. Non-EEA nationals, however, do need work permits to work legally in the Netherlands. The prospective employee must first apply for a residence permit, and then the prospective employer must file a request with the Labour Office for a work permit. In the event of the stay in the Netherlands not exceeding 3 months, the employee will only need a short-stay visa to enter the Netherlands. In the event of the stay being longer than 3 months, the following permits are required:
- authorization for temporary stay (MVV, 'Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf')
- residence permit (verblijfsvergunning)
- work permit (tewerkstellingsvergunning); this permit is not required for so called knowledge workers.
Residence permit
An MVV visa is necessary prior to travelling to the Netherlands for a stay of over 3 months, as well as to be able to apply for a residence permit upon arrival. One can apply for an MVV visa at the Dutch Embassy or Consulate or the prospective employer can contact the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND, 'Immigratie- en Naturalisatie Dienst'). This authority approves requests for visas and investigates whether there is any objection against issuing an MVV visa. If there is no objection, the IND will send the visa to the Dutch Embassy in the home country. This visa must also be requested for accompanying family members.
Work permit
Non-EEA nationals must obtain work permits to work in the Netherlands. The work permit has to be applied for at the same time as the application for an MMV visa. The prospective employer has to submit a request for the work permit with the Centre for Work and Income (CWI). The abovementioned permit will be based upon the duration of the employment, as laid down in the employment agreement that is submitted by the prospective employer.
The Labour Office can issue a work permit for a maximum of up to 3 years and only in the event that there are no qualified employees available on the labour market in the Netherlands or EU. As a consequence of this requirement, the employer has the obligation to undertake all the necessary actions to find a qualified employee for the position that the prospective employee is to fulfil. There are special regulations for intercompany transfers and knowledge workers. There is no work permit requirement for knowledge workers. Knowledge workers are employees for whom the employer has shown he cannot find a suitable alternative within the EU, working on the basis of an employment agreement and earning a minimum gross income of approximately € 50,183 per annum (2010; for employees over the age of 30. For employees under the age of 30 a gross income of € 36,801 per annum is sufficient).
Author: Harry den Hond, Schagen Lensen & van Krieken Accountants, www.slk.nl


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Joint Plus' main ingredient is Glucosamine, a natural supplement that may stimulate the production of substances that help maintain the health and resiliency of joints and their connective tissues and is also easily absorbed. It may help to treat arthritis and also help prevent cartilage degeneration. Glucosamine is used in the body to create the cushion that surrounds joints. In osteoarthritis, the cushion that surrounds the joints becomes thinner and stiff, so taking glucosamine might help supply the materials needed to rebuild it. Oftentimes, Chondroitin is given along with glucosamine because its use may increase the efficacy of the glucosamine.
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Size | 90 count |
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Cautions: For cat use only. Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven. Consult with your veterinarian before using this product in animals: with clotting disorders; being treated with anticoagulant medications; diabetes or any metabolic disorder causing hyperglycemia; history of urinary stones; known allergies to shell fish. In case of accidental overdose contact a health professional immediately. Administer during or just after the animal has eaten to reduce the incidence of gastrointestinal upset. Keep out of the reach of children and other animals.
Special Precuations: If lameness worsens, discontinue use and contact your veterinarian.
In the event of overdose: In case of accidental overdose contact a health professional immediately.
Storage and Handling: Store with the lid tightly closed in a cool, dry area for maximum stability.
Active ingredients
Each Tablet Contains:
(All values are minimum quantities unless otherwise stated)
Glucosamine HCl | 150 mg |
Chondroitin Sulfate | 80 mg |
Vitamin C | 20 mg |
Manganese | 0.5 mg |
Vitamin E | 5 I.U. |
Inactive ingredients
DiCalcium Phosphate, Fish Meal, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Poultry Liver.
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Saturday, November 19, 2005
Google Maps Tools Roundup..
Embed a Google Map in your Movable Type blog posts - The Map Room has tipped us off on a plugin that allows you to embed a Google Map in your blog posts if you're using the Movable Type blog publishing platform. [via]
PHP Google Maps GuestMap Script - Chris over at Thompson Business Designs has created a Guest Map script written in PHP that uses the Google Maps API. Check it out here.
LandMarker - This project enables you to upload a NMEA file or GPX file with logged track data and visualize it dynamically. The tracks are stored in a database and when you import digital pictures created with a modern digital camera, it is possible to automatically couple the pictures with the track. When you zoom in or out, the resolution of the visible track will dynamically increase or decrease, allowing big logs to be visualized. Both the English and Dutch version supports NMEA and GPX uploading. Examples: [An visualized imported NMEA file]
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The Landmarks site is primarily in Dutch. The English version is secondary and doesn't support photo uploads. I tried uploading a couple of GPX tracks: they wouldn't display, generating only an error message. Perhaps it really only does NMEA format?
- Danilo said...
Short answer on the GPX:
The site does support GPX data and NMEA data, but ignores invalid data without warning. This will be corrected if the poster provides me with the GPX files.
More information:
The digital camera picture placement functionality (in the dutch version) requires time information to be present in the GPX file for each track point. if it isn't the track points are ignored. This is what probably happened. I will either remove the dependency on the time information in the english version, or warn the user about the problem (and guide them perhaps to gpsvisualizer.com)
Answer on the language support:
The placement of digital picture is only in the dutch version, since I don't know a free internet service in english that supports uploading of camera pictures and allow other sites to deeplink to them or embed the pictures (as landmarker.nl requires).
Probably these english photoalbum, sites exist, so email me the site and I will study it.
To see how it looks with autoplaced photos:
http://www.dtromp.dds.nl/nmea-upload.php?cmd=show&id=50 - 5:48 AM
- mapsmashup said...
PHP Google Maps Guest Script: I get the following error at line 930:
missing ; before statement
thanks - 10:48 AM
- Chris Thompson said...
Check back at guestMap's website. The one problem I am still having is error checking entered comments for math symbols. They destroy the map and it looks like someone entered a comment with a - in it.
If anyone has any suggestions for fixing this problem I would appreciate it. Thanks. - 1:07 PM
- Danilo said...
Another Update on Landmarker.nl:
1. I fixed a bug in the GPX parser, that didn't accept US coordinates
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I own this car - My approximate mileage is 21,000
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsPros: "Handling, power/performance, comfort,"
Cons: "BAD Blindspots, depreciation seems excelerated"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"When I bought my first Camaro, in 2010, I fell in love with the car instantly. When the Trasnformers 3 came, I traded in my 2010LS and bought the 2SS Bumblebee package, and have loved driving my car every day. The car handles great, awesome power, and turns heads constantly. I wouldn't want to give it up anytime soon and hope it stays running the same way from here on out. Downsides: Side mirrors and tiny rear passengar windows creates a HUGE blind spot...so pay attention and look over your shoulder when driving. Sun Visors are more for decoration than functional, but with the right tinting strip across the top, it's all good. Gas mileage isn't bad. I run with my on performance mode quite a bit, so i'm averaging over the last 30 days about 19mpg with all my driving. So with my lead foot, it's still awesome Drove it to Key West (7 hour drive or so) and was comfortable, no numbness like I get in my charger on long drives. It's been my most favorite car to own yet!"
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By tonymac (TX) on Sunday, May 12, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 12,000
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsPros: "Looks-Performance-Comfort-Fun..."
Cons: "Blind Spots"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I bought the 2012 LT/RS V6 Camaro and couldn't be happier with the decision. I bought it used with about 11000 miles. It had some options like Red & Black leather seats, 22" wheels & new tires, and a few other cosmetic enhancements. I was comparing this car with a 2013 V6 Mustang that the dealer had as well. Very happy I went the Camaro route. The car is fun to drive and even better it is very comfortable. Took it for a road trip (7 hour drive), & I was impressed with the comfort level. Rear seats are comfortable as well, but space is very limited. I didn't buy this for rear seat capacity, so this is of no concern to me, just an FYI. With 22" wheels, my MPG is not quite 28, more like 25 MPG on the highway. This was probably rated with stock wheels and tires @ 60mph. The car is beautiful, comfortable, fun and reliable. Only had it a short time but have not had a single issue. Some mention blind spots, but I had a Honda CR-Z before this and it had similar issues as well as other cars with small rear windows. It is easy to get used to and even easier to use side mirrors."
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By Urs3477 (AZ) on Sunday, May 12, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 2,000
overall rating 8 of 10rating detailsPros: "Hugs the road; fun to drive; looks great"
Cons: "Cheesy interior, sloppy factory workmanship"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8
"I do really like my Camaro RS - love driving it and the way it looks. But I think the interior could use some enhancements - like a place for sunglasses or lights by the mirror and in the glove box. These are not fancy things - they are features that are in almost all cars -- but not this one. On the sloppy workmanship - I've owned this car for less than 2 months and have had to take it back twice. First, the clear edging around the door was not installed properly in the factory, so I had to have it redone. Then, the spoiler came loose. There are 4 screws and nuts. One was there and tight, one had no nut at all, one had a loose nut and one had such a loose nut that it came off in 6 weeks of ownership. Had to get that fixed. And something totally unimportant is that some kind of small pieces of paper - looked like part UPC codes or something were still attached under the car and I had to get down there and remove them. That's probably a dealership problem. Anyway, I am sorry that these things are happening because they show a lack of attention to detail."
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By snydley49 (MI) on Saturday, May 11, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 4,700
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsPros: "This car is a blast to drive"
Cons: "A little hard to get in and out of."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I absolutely love this car but I am forced to sell it. It is a superb driver, a little rough on uneven roads but it is a performance car. Beautiful Inferno Orange with black stripes. It has a moon roof which I feel is better than a sun roof cause it slides inside the roof not outside. Great response when you step on the accelerator. It gets 21 mpg on the highway if you drive it at a steady 70 in cruise control. This car has been stored during the winter."
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I own this car - My approximate mileage is 3,500
overall rating 1 of 10rating detailsPros: "None"
Cons: "Repaired 4 times in 2 months"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1
"This car had to be taken in for repairs 4 times in 2 months and is still not fixed, breaks down constantly, and has terrible visibility."
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I live in NC -- yup, we have summer weather, all right, LOL! But I am like you and I HATE winter. HATE HATE HATE. It's short here and pretty much no snow. Oh and half of New Jersey already lives here and is trying to turn it into NJ, ughhhh. There is no perfect place, it's all full of compromises. Our costs of living have climbed steadily and by summer, I mean SUMMER -- it's hotttt and humid. I love it, but it's not for everyone. I recommend visiting places that you are thinking of in all seasons. Also, jobs are hard to come by these days, so consider employment and don't do anything rash that might leave you stranded without income.
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There are several good local colleges. My instructor/BO was a psych professor at Rice (and coached their equestrian team for a while after she set up her barn), and there are several campuses of the U of Houston. College Station (A&M) is a bit of a hike, but I've gone past it to get to some clinics, lol. And there's something in Galveston, I think.
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If you are doing a martial art where you need use of your hands, you will want a more flexible glove.
If you are hitting heavy bags and mitts you will want protection on the front end of the glove, you will need thicker padding.
If you are training to get in the ring, you will want a heavier glove
If you are competing in the ring you will want a lighter glove
If you are hitting speed bags, double end bags or something lighter you can buy bag gloves just for that purpose and may find boxing gloves too cumbersome.
8 oz – common for competitive boxers
10 oz – common for competitive boxers
12 oz – common for women and people with small hands for training
14 oz – common for average size people for training.
16 oz – common for people of all sizes for training.
18 oz – commonly used for larger weight classes for training
20 oz – commonly used for larger weight classes for training
Is it therefore possible to have for example: 12 oz gloves in small, medium, and large? The answer is yes, but not in all cases. It will depend on the manufacturer of the glove.
It is common for you to see this:
Small – 12 oz
Medium – 14 oz
Large – 16 oz
Professional boxers that fight in the ring always 8oz. or 10 oz. gloves. But since there are so many different sizes of fighters and so many different weight classes these fighters will need different sizes of gloves.
In this example you can have a 10 oz. glove in size small AND you can have 10 oz gloves in size medium, large, and XL.
Common sense would indicate that as the glove gets bigger the weight increases. In many cases this is true. However, in professional fight gloves the gloves are manufactured to have the same weight regardless of the size.
When choosing glove size you want the gloves to have a snug fit. If there is too much room inside for your hand to move around, there is potential for injury.
Two important things to note when choosing glove size:
1)The gloves will stretch – like a good pair of shoes. The more you use them, the more they will stretch to fit your hand. So the best gloves for you will probably not fit perfectly when they are brand new. You might want to consider buying them to be a little tighter fitting than you think.
2) Make sure there is room for hand wraps. Do NOT buy gloves without wrapping your hands and trying them on. It is very important for you to wear hand wraps and you do not want to get your new gloves and realize after the fact that they won`t fit while you are wearing your hand wraps.
You will find that some gloves are more popular than others. But just because a glove is more popular for a boxer does not mean the glove is best for you. Some gloves are weighted at the front end of the glove and some are weighted at the back end near the wrist.
A boxer will want a glove weighted on the back so that there is less padding in the knuckle area. This is desired to have a greater impact on his/her opponent. But this may NOT be the best thing for you. When you train you should consider a glove that is weighted in the front. This usually means there is more padding, and therefore, more protection for your hand.
You may have heard the term: "a punchers glove." This is usually for gloves that are weighted in the wrist area and they may not be the best gloves for training, cardio boxing, or sparring.
Q3:Leather vs. Vinyl – what`s the difference?
A3:Generally leather gloves are higher quality and will last longer than vinyl gloves. However, these days it is possible to find good quality vinyl gloves. As you would expect leather gloves are more expensive. Many people associate vinyl with cheap boxing gloves.Most vinyl gloves are used for cardio kickboxing and leather gloves are used for most anything else. When it comes to boxing gloves, generally, you get what you pay for
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A4:Simply put: you can get a tighter more secure fit using lace up gloves.
It used to be that all gloves were lace up. Now in many cases the gloves will be Velcro(TM) or also called hook and loop. This is a development in recent years that occurred because hook and loop gloves are much easier to put on and take off. If you are training by yourself it can be very difficult to put lace up gloves on with no one around to help. Also, it is difficult to pull lace gloves as tight as you would like if you are by yourself.
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It is hard to find women`s boxing gloves in all weights and sizes. But as boxing grows in popularity for women this will probably change.
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If you are using the gloves for training then you can use any color you choose. It is common these days to see gloves in pink, white, black, red, yellow and other color patterns.
In amateur boxing glove color is important because red and blue are used to denote different corners. The different colors helps the judges in scoring the competition. For amateur boxing you will usually see gloves that are either red or blue and have a white knuckle area. The contrast between the white knuckle area helps the judges determine what punches are landing/scoring.
In professional boxing the color of the gloves is usually chosen or approved by the promoter of the fight.
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Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals. This very advanced position and its limited defensive responsibilities mean forwards normally score more goals than other players. This position requires intelligence, speed, and power, both of execution and of thought, to perform the role well.
Modern team formations usually include one to three forwards; two is the most common. Coaches typically field one striker who plays in an advanced position (the centre forward), and another attacking forward who plays somewhat deeper and assists in making goals as well as scoring (the second striker). Inside forwards develop from attacking midfield positions and hence are naturally midfielders. FC Barcelona star Lionel Messi is a typical Attacking Midfielder seen as a forward due to his shot accuracy.
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Centre forward[edit]
The centre forward is often a tall player, typically known as a target man, whose main function is to score the majority of goals for his team. He may also be used to win long balls or receive passes and "hold up" the ball as team-mates advance, to help teammates score by providing a pass ('through ball' into the box); the latter variation usually requiring quicker pace. Most modern centre forwards operate in front of the second strikers or centre attacking midfielders, and do the majority of the ball handling outside the box. The present role of centre forward is sometimes interchangeable with that of an attacking midfielder, especially in the 4-3-1-2 or 4-1-2-1-2 formations. A centre forward usually must be strong, to win key headers and 'outmuscle' defenders. striker is formation in which there were five forward players: two Outside forwards, two inside forwards, and one centre forward. When numbers were introduced in the 1933 English FA Cup final, one of the two centre forwards that day wore the number nine Everton's Dixie Dean a strong, powerful forward who had set the record for the most goals scored in one season in English football during the 1927-28 season. The number would then become synonymous with the centre forward position (only one that day because one team was numbered 1–11 whilst the other was numbered 12–22). The modern era has different formations and has squad numbers rather than numbers 1–11, but some positions still retain their original numbers and a traditional centre forward or target man is often found wearing the number nine, such as Alan Shearer, who wore the number 9 shirt at club and international level, or Fernando Torres, the Spanish centre forward player who is wearing number nine in his team and at international level.
Main Striker[edit]
The striker is rather different from the centre forward. Strikers are more known for their ability to peel off defenders and to run into space via the blind side of the defender and to receive the ball in a good goalscoring position. They are typically fast players with decent ball control and dribbling abilities. A good striker should be able to shoot confidently with both feet, possess great power and accuracy, and have the ability to pass the ball under pressure in breakaway situations. While many strikers also wear the number 9 shirt, the position is traditionally associated with the number 10, occasionally numbers 7 and 11, though both of these are more common for wingers.
Second striker[edit]
Deep-lying forwards have a long history in the game, but the terminology to describe them has varied over the years. Originally such players were termed inside forwards, or deep-lying centre forwards. More recently, two more variations of this old type of player have developed: the second or shadow or support or auxiliary striker and, in what is in fact a distinct position unto its own, the Number 10, Diego Maradona who is often described as an attacking midfielder or the playmaker.
The second striker position is a loosely defined and often misapplied one somewhere between the out-and-out striker, whether he is a target-man or more of a poacher, and the Number 10 or Trequartista, while possibly showing some of the characteristics of both. In fact, a coined term, the "nine-and-a-half", has been an attempt to define the position. Conceivably, a Number 10 can alternate as a second-striker provided that he is also a prolific goalscorer, otherwise a striker who can both score and create opportunities for a less versatile centre forward is more suited. This has been true of natural trequartistas like Roberto Baggio, Francesco Totti, and Alessandro Del Piero, and outside of Italy the likes of Dennis Bergkamp or Kenny Dalglish who seldom played in a team formation which permitted them the creative license to play as a number 10 and so they adapted themselves to the second-striker role. Second or support strikers do not tend to get as involved in the orchestration of attacks as the Number 10, nor do they bring as many other players into play, since they do not share the burden of responsibility.[1]
A winger is an attacking player who is stationed in a wide position near the touchlines. They can be classified as forwards, considering their origin as the old "outside-forward" position, and continue to be termed as such in most parts of the world, especially in Latin and Dutch footballing cultures. However, in the Anglo-Saxon world, they are usually counted as part of the midfield.
It is a winger's duty to beat opposing fullbacks, deliver cut-backs or crosses from wide positions and, to a lesser extent, to beat defenders and score from close range. They are usually some of the quickest players in the team and usually have good dribbling skills as well. In their Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese usage, the defensive duties of the winger have been usually confined to pressing the opposition fullbacks when they have the ball. Otherwise, a winger will drop closer to the midfield to make himself available, should his team win back the ball.
In British and other northern European styles of football, the wide-midfielder is expected to track back all the way to his own corner flag should his full-back require help, and also to track back his marker, as well as tucking into the midfield when the more central players are trying to pressure the opposition for the ball, a huge responsibility for attack-oriented players, and particularly those like Joaquín (winger/wide midfielder) or Lionel Messi (winger/second-striker/trequartista) or Ryan Giggs and John Barnes (winger/central midfielder) who lack the physical attributes of a wing-back or of a more orthodox midfield player. As these players grow older and lose their natural pace, they are frequently redeployed as Number 10s between the midfield and the forward line, where their innate ball control and improved reading of the game in the final third can serve to improve their teams' attacking options in tight spaces. An example is Internazionale use of veteran Luís Figo behind one or two other attackers.[2]
In recent years there has been a trend of playing inverted wingers – wide men stationed on the 'wrong' side of the pitch, in order to enable them to cut inside and shoot on their stronger foot and sometimes provide in-swinging crosses. This tactic was used by Frank Rijkaard, who whilst at Barcelona, moved Lionel Messi from the left flank onto the right wing, initially against the player's wishes, allowing him to cut into the centre and shoot or cross with his left foot.[3] Cristiano Ronaldo also is notably employed on the left wing as an inverted winger both for club and country.
Strike teams and combinations[edit]
A strike team is two or more strikers who work well together to devastating effect, or . The history of football has been filled with many effective combinations. Two-player partnerships, such as Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole of the 1999 Manchester United treble winning squad, are well known, but also important to any attack are bigger groups of players who form distinct strike packages. Three-man teams often operate in "triangles", giving a wealth of attacking options. Four-man packages expand options even more.
Whatever the number of players involved, the strikers must possess good technical skills, be creative, and have a hunger for goal. Strikers must also be flexible, and be able to switch roles at a moment's notice, between the first (advanced penetrator position), second (deep-lying manoeuvre) and third (support and expansion, e.g. wings) attacker roles.
Another example was the Total Football played by the Dutch team in the 1970s, where the ability of their players, and in particular Johan Cruijff, to swap positions allowed a flexible attacking approach which opposition teams found difficult to effectively mark.
False 9[edit]
The False 9, in some ways, similar to a more advanced attacking midfielder/playmaker role, is an unconventional lone striker or centre-forward, who drops deep into midfield. The purpose of this is that it creates a problem for opposing center backs who can either follow him, leaving space behind them for onrushing midfielders, forwards or wingers to exploit, or leaving him to have time and space to dribble or pick out a pass.
Key attributes for a False 9 are similar to those of a deep lying striker; dribbling ability to take advantage of space between the lines, good short passing ability to link up with the midfield and vision to play through team-mates making runs from deep.
One of the first practitioners of the False 9 system was Roma under manager Luciano Spalletti who used Francesco Totti, nominally a trequartista, up-front in an innovative "4-6-0" formation; this was met with a run of 11 consecutive victories. Arsenal under Arséne Wenger utilised Robin van Persie as a False 9, often partnering with Theo Walcott who would move into the box from the flanks, in a false 4-2-3-1. At Euro 2012, Spain manager Vicente del Bosque, although sometimes using a typical striker in Fernando Torres, used a false 9 in Cesc Fabregas in several matches, including the final. By the end of 2012, the False 9 had gone 'mainstream' with many clubs employing a version of the system. Barcelona's Lionel Messi has been an exponent of the false 9 position to much success in recent years, first under coach Pep Guardiola and later under Tito Vilanova.[4]
- ^ "Positions guide: Behind the striker". London: BBC Sport. 2005-09-01. Retrieved 2008-06-21.
- ^ "Positions guide: Wide Midfield". London: BBC Sport. 2005-09-01. Retrieved 2008-06-21.
- ^ "Lionel Messi - FT.com". Retrieved 10.6.12.
- ^ 5 Tactical Trends of 2012


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If you can help, please let me know.
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Join your friends at The Community House, 380 South Bates Street in Birmingham, on Oct. 20 from 1-3 p.m. for a Sweetest Day afternoon Gershwin performance and tea!
George Gershwin led an exciting life. Besides composing he also was a fine artist. This performance lecture concentrates on six aspects of his life including his childhood, personality, relationships with women, his love of painting, and his death. In between these categories Penny Masouris will sing and play twelve of his show tunes. Songs included are "Swanee," "The Man I Love," "Someone To Watch Over Me," "S'Wonderful," "How Long Has This Been Going On," "I've Got A Crush On You," "But Not For Me," "Summertime," "They Can't Take That Away From Me," "Nice Work If You Can Get It," "Embraceable You" and "Our Love Is Here To Stay." Fee: $36. Tea and mini desserts included.
Penny Masouris began piano lessons when she was 3. Her degree is in music from Butler University. Classically trained first, she then studied jazz piano, arranging, improvisation and composing. This performance lecture was originally conceived and performed at The Detroit Opera House in 2007.
To register, contact The Community House, 380 South Bates Street, Birmingham, 248-644-5832, or online at www.tchserves.org.


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About the organization
Information, debates and communication, monitoring and lobbying for water and sanitation.
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About the Governor representative
Jean-François LE GRAND
French Senator, President ot the county Council of "la Manche";, appointed delegate of the Parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe. In charge of the biodiversity and water ressources; and on genetically modified organism studygroups in the "Grenelle de l'environnement" process (multistakeholders political debates about environnemental and sustainable development issues). Participate in 2006 to the 4th World Water forum in Mexico ( and co-writer of the parliamentarians statement). President of the French water society since 2004. Previous occupation: Veterinarian.
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Pierre Victoria is a Former Deputy in the French National Assembly. He is currently General Advisor for the Cercle Français de l'Eau. He has served in this capacity since 2004. Prior to this, he worked for 15 years within Générale des Eaux-Véolia Water and 12 years of public municipal service and state administration. Pierre Victoria is graduated from the Political Studies Institute of Paris, Economic and Financial Division and he also has a Masters in Business Law from the University of Paris X.


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I was reading the thread about what people most like to eat in park, and I saw there was a LOT of repeat stuff, too cool, great to make my list from, LOL!
But are there things that you would say DO NOT eat at the park? Things that don't taste good, are too expensive or otherwise should be skipped? THANKS!!


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bikefitwas going to pay for a bike fit but found this site which i found very helpful with solving my saddle soreness [/url]blog.com/2010/04/science-of-bike-fitting/
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Re: bikefitEveryone on it is saying its an april fools joke. However it almost fits my bike perfectly except my saddle needs to go back which I knew. So the question is, is it for real?
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Did you google the good professor like I suggested? Fav Ride : Pottsville, Byron, Bangalow, Eureka, Dunoon, Nimbin, Uki, Mooball, Pottsville 200km 3000m
Re: bikefitDid a quick one didnt find anything. Maybe I was doing something wrong.
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Ryanair: Tenerife to Galway
- Depart: Tenerife, Spain - Sur Reina Sofia (TFS)
- Arrive: Galway, Ireland - Carnmore (GWY)
- Website: ryanair.com
About this flight
The carrier: Ryanair
The big daddy of them all, Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair maintains the most awe-inspiring route map and tends to add new destinations (and cancel unprofitable routes) at blistering, breakneck speed. Founded in 1985, Ryanair was Europe's original low fares airline and is still Europe's largest low fares carrier. At current count, Ryanair operates well over 1000 routes, from Inverness to Brindisi; Tampere to Tenerife.
It's easy to have lots of opinions about Ryanair; we certainly do. It's a big monster of an airline. We've been pleased as punch on Ryanair, psyched to take advantage of insanely cheap fares, and we've also been annoyed beyond belief with the airline, distressed by enormous surcharges on too-heavy luggage and staff who appear to be completely clueless.
With Ryanair more than with the other airlines we describe here, it pays to be informed about potential penalties and pitfalls.
Massive number of destinations. Really cheap fares.
Numerous extra charges when booking. Customer care isn't a priority. Food prices on board very steep.
* Carry-on: One piece of luggage not to exceed 10 kg.
* Checked: Up to 3 bags with a combined weight of 15 kg. If booked on-line using Ryanair, the first bag is €15 and the second and third bags are €20 each. Over 15 kg, €15 per kg at the airport. Please note that Ryanair increases the price by €5 in July and August.
* Please visit Ryanair's website for more information on its baggage policy.
Since Ryanair is free for all when it comes to landing seats, it can sometimes be worth it to pay the €5 for priority boarding. In advance, book priority boarding status online, if you hold an EU passport.
Check-in and Ticketing
If you check in at the airport, you will also incur a €5 fee. The fee is €10 at the airport. Note that American passengers can only check in at the airport. Online check-in is available from 15 days to 4 hours before departure. The boarding pass can be printed until 40 minutes before departure. If you lose your pass then you will have to pay a fee to have a new one reissued. Bag drop closes 40 minutes before departure, so if you check-in online you must make sure to have your bags in on time.
Book online whenever possible because fees are significantly reduced. Also familiarize yourself with Ryanair's table of fees.
more...Departure: Tenerife, Spain - Sur Reina Sofia (TFS)
Tenerife South Airport, previously known as Tenerife South-Reina Sofia Airport, is one of two international airports located on the island of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands. The airport was inaugurated in November of 1978 by Queen Sofía of Spain, after whom the airport is dedicated. The high season for Tenerife is during the winter months when Northern European tourists migrate to take advantage of the warm Tenerife winter weather. The airport is open 24-hous and offers more than 100 connecting flights.
Tenerife South Airport is located 60km (37.5 miles) south of the capital city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
• Bus: There are three bus routes to choose from, all of which are located outside the Arrivals Hall. Travelers can find connection to Puerto de la Cruz, North Tenerife Airport, and the beaches on the south shores of the island.
• Taxi: Taxis are available in front of the Arrivals Hall. They can be taken to the Santa Cruz de Tenerife city center. The journey will be approximately one hour.
Service: In the airport terminal there is a bank, ATMs and a post office. Travelers can also find many places to eat and shops (which include duty free areas and a newsstand). Other airport amenities include a pharmacy, 24-hour medical center, and a chapel.


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