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|Vol. 21, No. 1, 2012
Issue release date: December 2011
|Section title: Original Paper
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease of Two Ethnic Groups in Kuwait: Comparison of Prevalence and Risk FactorsBabusik P.a · Bilal M.b · Duris I.c
Departments of aInternal Medicine and bRadiology, Al-Rashid Hospital, Salmiya, Kuwait; cMedical Faculty of Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia Corresponding Author
Dr. Pavel Babusik, PhD
Namestie S. Moysesa 2A
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Objectives: To assess the prevalence of nonalcoholic hepatic steatosis (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, NAFLD) and the significance of some risk factors, such as obesity and glucose metabolism impairment, for two major ethnic groups of Kuwait: Arabs and South Asians. Subjects and Methods: 143 adults (Arab: n = 81; South Asian: n = 62) were enrolled in the study. Anthropometric measurements including body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), hip circumference (HC) and waist-to-hip ratio were performed along with abdominal ultrasonography. The prevalence of liver steatosis was assessed; its relation to glucose metabolism impairment, obesity, age and gender was compared in the two ethnic groups. Results: Except for waist-to-hip ratio, the anthropometric parameters were higher in Arabs than South Asians. The respective parameters in Arabs and South Asians were: BMI: 30.9 ± 6.6 versus 27.0 ± 4.5, p < 0.001; WC: 101.5 ± 16.4 versus 94.0 ± 12.2, p = 0.002; HC: 106.6 ± 12.4 versus 99.2 ± 9.9, p < 0.001. Although Arabs were more obese, they did not exhibit a higher prevalence of steatosis (33.3 vs. 29.0%, p = 0.583). According to multivariate analysis, only gender (odds ratio 3.93, p = 0.005), glucose metabolism impairment (odds ratio 4.94, p = 0.003) and WC (odds ratio 4.75, p = 0.012) remained significantly associated with steatosis. Conclusion: No significant difference in NAFLD prevalence was found between Arabs and South Asians. Only gender, history of impaired glucose metabolism and abdominal obesity expressed by WC had an independent predictive value for developing liver steatosis.
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Liver steatosis is a common reaction of the liver to a variety of noxious stimuli and metabolic disturbances [1]. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a very frequent form of chronic liver disease. Insulin resistance is recognized as a key promoter of NAFLD, reflected by any kind of glucose metabolism derailment – either type 2 diabetes, or any type of 'prediabetes' [2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9]. According to the published data, the strongest association of NAFLD is with central, not overall obesity [8,10], with intense links to metabolic syndrome. The pandemic of obesity appears to be a global problem, potentially leading from simple steatosis to necroinflammation and finally cirrhosis [2,3,4,5,6,7]. Patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis are at increased risk of premature death compared to the general population [11]. In our previous study [12], we showed that the two main ethnic groups in Kuwait differed in the degree and the type of obesity and its impact on some metabolic risk factors of atherosclerosis. Therefore, the aim of this study was to clarify the significance of the differences for the prevalence of NAFLD.
The study was conducted from January 2007 to September 2008. 143 adult subjects, patients and clients of the Medical Clinic in Al Rashid Hospital, Kuwait were examined (Arabs: n = 81, South Asians: n = 62; age range: 18–64 years). The Arabs were from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Egypt and Syria. The South Asians were from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka. Ethnicity was established based on official documents showing country of origin and the person's own confirmation of the data. Exclusion criteria were: presence of chronic liver disease other than NAFLD, chronic wasting conditions, diabetes type 1, history of jejunoileal bypass surgery, alcohol and/or substance abuse, chronic medication with potential hepatotoxicity, pregnancy, and conditions with fluid retention. Basic anthropometric measurements were done by a qualified and properly trained nurse. A nonstretchable tape was used for measurements of circumferences while the persons were in an upright position. The waist circumference (WC) was taken in the middle between the rib cage and the pelvis as the shortest circumference. The hip circumference (HC) was measured as the largest circumference at the level of greater trochanters. Body weight was checked by an electronic scale and the height was measured by a measuring rod attached to the same scale. Ultrasound examination of the upper abdomen was performed by a consultant radiologist skilled in the method and blind to the exact purpose of the examination. The criteria for steatosis were: increased parenchymal echogenicity of the liver compared to the kidney, vascular blurring, and deep attenuation of the ultrasound beam. Patients were either directly tested, or questioned regarding their previous history of diabetes, taking into account any derailment in glucose metabolism related to type 2 diabetes, including both impaired glucose tolerance and impaired fasting blood glucose.
All statistical analyses were performed using STATA (SE 8.2, StataCorp, College Station, Tex., USA). A p < 0.05 was used as the threshold for statistical significance. The χ2 test, χ2 test for linear trend or Fisher's exact test were used to assess the association between two qualitative variables wherever appropriate. The 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the prevalence of steatosis were calculated using binomial distribution. Quantitative variables were compared between steatosis and nonsteatosis groups using an independent samples t test. Unadjusted odds ratios and their 95% CI were calculated separately for different risk factors in the prevalence of steatosis. Multiple logistic regression was used to estimate the risk of these factors in the prevalence of steatosis after controlling for confounding among them. The adjusted odds ratios and their 95% CI for associated factors were computed from the coefficients of the logistic regression model.
The parameters studied and characteristics of the two ethnic groups are shown in table 1. Previous history of glucose metabolism impairment, prevalence of steatosis and age were similar in both groups. Mean values of body mass index (BMI), WC, and HC were higher in Arabs than South Asians and the differences were statistically significant: BMI: 30.9 ± 6.6 versus 27.0 ± 4.5, p < 0.001; WC: 101.5 ± 16.4 versus 94.0 ± 12.2, p = 0.002; and HC 106.6 ± 12.4 versus 99.2 ± 9.9, p < 0.001. The waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) was similar in Arabs (0.95 ± 0.08) and South Asians (0.95 ± 0.06); the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.863).
The prevalence of steatosis according to characteristics and anthropometric parameters is shown in table 2. Gender was highly predictive for the incidence of steatosis: the incidence was male: 49.1%; female: 19.8%. The difference was statistically significant (p < 0.001). There was no difference among the two ethnic groups in incidence rate: Arabs 33.3% and South Asians 29.0% (p = 0.683). Age was a predictor of incidence of steatosis, showing a linear trend (p = 0.025). We found highly significant associations between the presence of glucose metabolism impairment and steatosis (64.5% steatosis among diabetics vs. 22.3% in nondiabetics, p < 0.001), and all anthropometric measures of obesity (expressed as linear trends between tertiles with p < 0.001 for BMI, WC and WHR, and p = 0.003 for HC) and steatosis as well.
The prevalence of steatosis among Arabs and Asians based on their characteristics and the anthropometric measurements is shown in table 3. In Arabs, gender (p = 0.001), history of diabetes (p = 0.02) and all measures of obesity were significantly associated with steatosis (p = 0.001 for BMI and WC, p = 0.002 for HC and p = 0.004 for WHR). In South Asians, gender (p = 0.045), history of glucose metabolism impairment (p = 0.001), WC (p = 0.003) and WHR (p = 0.006) were significantly associated with steatosis. In both ethnic groups age was associated with steatosis (p = 0.016 and p = 0.046 for Arabs and South Asians, respectively).
The comparison of anthropometric measures in relation to steatosis is shown in table 4. Among Arabs, steatosis was associated with higher age (43.6 ± 13.5 years for steatosis vs. 35.1 ± 11.4 years without steatosis, p = 0.004), higher values of BMI (34.9 ± 5.9 vs. 28.9 ± 6.1, p < 0.001), WC (111.8 ± 15.9 vs. 96.3 ± 14.2, p < 0.001), HC (112.9 ± 13.0 vs. 103.5 ± 11.0, p = 0.001) and WHR (0.99 ± 0.07 vs. 0.93 ± 0.07, p = 0.001). These associations were statistically highly significant. Among South Asians, associations existed between steatosis and age (44.0 ± 12.0 vs. 38.3 ± 9.0, p = 0.046 for steatosis and nonsteatosis subgroup, respectively), WC (99.7 ± 10.1 vs. 91.7 ± 12.3, p = 0.017) and WHR (0.98 ± 0.05 vs. 0.93 ± 0.06, p = 0.013). Overall, age was significantly related to steatosis (43.8 ± 12.8 vs. 36.5 ± 10.5, p = 0.001) for the entire group studied. Significant correlations were present between steatosis and BMI, WC, WHR (p < 0.001) and HC (p = 0.001) as well.
Risk factors associated with steatosis by logistic regression analyses are given in table 5. After multivariate analysis only gender (odds ratio 3.93, p = 0.005), history of glucose metabolism impairment (odds ratio 4.94, p = 0.003) and WC (odds ratio 4.75, p = 0.012) remained statistically significantly associated with steatosis. No statistical significance was found between steatosis and age, ethnicity, BMI or WHR.
In our study, abdominal type obesity, defined through WC, was confirmed to be linked with steatosis in both ethnic groups, after adjustment for all other variables. Along with this association, we observed statistically significant differences between the two studied ethnicities: Arabs were more obese than South Asians based on BMI, WC and HC. In spite of that, the prevalence of glucose metabolism impairment and occurrence of steatosis in the two groups were similar. This finding is similar to the results of our former study [12]: the same degree of obesity had more deleterious metabolic effects in South Asians than Arabs in Kuwait. Previous studies, too, confirmed that the South Asian ethnicity carries a higher genuine risk to exhibit adverse effects of obesity, in comparison with other ethnic groups, namely the Caucasians [13]. The overall prevalence of liver steatosis in our study was 31.5%. We found a very strong correlation between steatosis and a history of glucose metabolism impairment. This confirms the fact that insulin resistance is a main risk factor for developing NAFLD [2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,14]. The prevalence of NAFLD is not equal in different ethnicities [15,16,17,18,19,20,21]. The information about the different impact of obesity on developing NAFLD between Arabs and South Asians was lacking to date. We found some differences between our two studied ethnic groups: in Arabs, all studied anthropometric parameters were predictors of liver steatosis, contrary to the South Asians, where only WC and WHR were predictors of steatosis. In a multivariate analysis, however, WC remained the only anthropometric parameter related to steatosis, along with male gender and a history of impaired glucose metabolism. After adjustment for all other variables, the risk of steatosis for males was 4 times higher than for females. It is possible to speculate to what extent the differences were a result of specific lifestyle habits, with daily activities shifted to the late night hours (main meal consumed late at night), along with specific dietary habits both of which could lead to multiple metabolic impairment [22].
Our study confirmed that the prevalence of NAFLD is quite high in two major ethnic groups in Kuwait: Arabs and South Asians, and despite Arabs being more obese, the prevalence of steatosis did not differ from South Asians. The history of impaired glucose metabolism was a strong link to NAFLD. WC was an independent predictor of NAFLD in both ethnic groups, and NAFLD was much more common in the male population of Kuwait. The main limitation of our study is the small sample size and to some extent, the selective segment of the Kuwait population studied. Despite this, some careful extrapolations are possible to be done towards the whole Arab and South Asian population in Kuwait.
The authors wish to thank Ms. Jacinta F. Martiz for her technical help.
Dr. Pavel Babusik, PhD
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Received: April 15, 2010
Accepted: May 09, 2011
Published online: October 20, 2011
Issue release date: December 2011
Number of Print Pages: 7
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Number of Tables: 5
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Credit is the lending of money, either directly or indirectly, to enable a person to buy goods and services now but pay for them at a later date. It can take the form of a loan from a bank or other lender or the use of a credit card to make a purchase. In other case, you are borrowing money with the promise to repay it at some time in the future.
Credit enables people to buy things and enjoy them sooner than if they had to save and pay cash for them. However, using credit also means going into debt. A bank, a store, or a company is lending you money so that you can buy an item without having to pay for it at the time of purchase. In return, you usually will have to pay interest or a fee for the privilege of buying on credit.
Every month you will have to pay a portion of your debt. It is very important to pay your debts on time to avoid obtaining a bad credit rating. A credit rating is an estimate of the probability that a potential borrower will repay a loan with interest when due. The higher your credit rating, the easier it will be for you to obtain credit. A bad credit rating can make it difficult for you to obtain credit in the future.
For purposes of illustration, let us suppose that ten years from now you apply for a loan at a bank. How will the bank decide whether or not to approve your loan application? It will determine your credit rating, which will be based primarily on three factors: 1) your ability to repay the loan; 2) your past credit history; and 3) the amount of collateral that you have to offer as security for the loan.
Your ability to repay the loan will depend on both your income and how many other debts you have. The bank will want to know where you are employed, how long you have held your present job, and how much you earn. If you have a record of steady employment, the bank will continue to have a steady income in the future. However, if you have held several different jobs in the past two years, the bank probably will have doubts about your income stability. In addition to your income, the bank also will want to know how much money you owe to other lenders. Even with a good income, you may not be able to repay the loan if you have too many other debt obligations.
The second factor that will affect your credit rating is your past credit history. The bank will view your credit history as a good indication of your trustworthiness. If in the past you have always paid your debts on time, the bank probably will assume that you will continue to do so in the future. If, on the other hand, you have had a poor repayment record over the past few years, the bank may deny you credit on that basis.
A lender can obtain information about a person´s past and present credit status from the local credit bureau. A credit bureau is a private business firm that collects credit information about consumers and sells this information about consumers and sells this information to lenders for a fee. A credit bureau has credit information on almost all individuals who use any form of credit, and it can provide a lender with a list of an individual´s current debts as well as a record of the individual´s credit history. Furthermore, through a system of computer networks, the credit bureau can find out about any debts, including overdue ones, that an individual has anywhere in the country. Thus, an individual cannot move to another city or state and start with a clean credit slate.
The third factor that will affect your credit rating is collateral. Collateral is something of value that a borrower pledges as assurance that a loan will be repaid. The bank may ask you to use your car, your home, or some other item as collateral before approving your loan. You will sign an agreement that allows the bank to seize and sell the collateral to obtain repayment of the loan if you fail to repay it.
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2. Сопоставить следующие термины с их определениями.
a) collateral
b) credit rating
c) credit bureau
d) credit
1. Something of value that a borrower pledges as assurance that a loan will be repaid.
2. The lending of money, either directly or indirectly, to enable a person to buy goods and services now but pay for them at a later date.
3. An estimate of the probability that a potential borrower will repay a loan with interest when due.
4. A private business firm that collects credit information about consumers and sells this information to lenders for a fee.
3. Найти верный ответ: ложь или правда. Если предложение — ложь, дать правильный вариант ответа.
a) Credit is lent usually by a bank or any other credit institution to an individual to buy goods and services now but pay for them later.
b) Using credit does not mean going into debt.
c) It is not important to have high credit rating.
d) The lower your credit rating , the easier it will be for you to obtain credit.
e) A bank will know your ability to repay the loan and your past credit history from the credit bureau.
f) A bank usually does not need a collateral to approve your application for a loan.
4. Ответить на следующие вопросы.
a) What is credit?
b) What advantages does credit have?
c) Who usually lends money?
d) What is credit rating?
e) How does a person´s past credit history affect that person´s credit rating?
f) What factors will your credit rating be based on?
g) What is collateral?
h) Why do lending institutions often require collateral?
5. Поставить следующие предложения в отрицательную
1) Commercial loan is money that banks lend to businesses.
2) My friend has had a charge card.
3) It is necessary to check your credit file.
4) He borrows money to buy a house.
5) They lent money to him last year.
6. Поставить все 4 типа вопросов к следующим предложениям.
1) They paid off their debts promptly.
2) You can apply for a loan in the loan department of a bank.
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In recent years, the use of "cool roofs" with highly reflective, usually white, surfaces has grown dramatically in every part of the country, primarily due to their potential for cutting air conditioning costs and reducing the urban heat island effect. "Cool" roofs are undoubtedly a breakthrough technology and when used correctly are capable of saving enormous amounts of energy and reducing carbon emissions. However, a perception has grown that they are the best answer for every roof everywhere, and like most panaceas, the reality is proving to be more complex. As "cool" roofs are used more widely, the unintended negative consequences of "cool" roofs in cool climates, or without adequate insulation, or without informed design, are also growing. This course explores the major issues involved, putting the use of "cool" roofs into the perspective of recent research and experience, and showing exactly where and how "cool" roofs can be a major part of the solution, and where they may actually be less energy efficient and sustainable than traditional dark roofing systems.


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May 27th, 2012, 03:09 PM
I know I've been MIA again for a while,but here are some pics so we are not totally forgotten:cat:
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May 27th, 2012, 03:09 PM
I know I've been MIA again for a while,but here are some pics so we are not totally forgotten:cat:
May 27th, 2012, 03:11 PM
I think they explain themselves:cat:
May 27th, 2012, 03:14 PM
and a couple more...Hubs was brave enough to go in the pool,only 70F...I was too a little later:laughing:
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Your boys are so sweet, chico2! :flirt: Love the shots of Chico in the nip and Vinnie and his brick!
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May 28th, 2012, 04:25 AM
Must say I do like the white cat. Is he deaf, Chico? Only asking because my sister's white cat was. Love the 'You can't see me photo". I actually thought he was the other way around until I spotted the eyes. LOL. Nice photo's.
May 28th, 2012, 09:59 AM
Hazel,I know you saw the pics already on FB,but I thought I'd post them here too.
Goldfield,no Vinnie is not deaf,just quiet over-weight,but we're working on it,slowly.
May 28th, 2012, 10:58 AM
I never tire of looking at your boys, chico! :lovestruck:
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I missed these Chico2 - Way cute as usual!
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Beautiful cats!!! :D :lovestruck:
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I'm new to saltwater. I have 29G tank with fish living good in it. I got 3 snail to clean it. They all was moving for about an hour now the just lay on their side still out not moving. if you touch them they move very slow but that is it. Whats wrong? Can anyone help?
Do you have live rock, live sand in the tank? Have you cycled it? What are your water parameters?
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I drop the water temp to 75 it was at 80. Pet store said to try it ????
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A Consultant, Education/Training earns an average salary of $63,334 per year. Experience has a moderate effect on pay for this job.
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Consultants in education/training must have strong written and communication skills. They must be able to work in a timely manner and be able to keep some material confidential. Good computer skills are recommended. It is also recommended that they are strategic thinkers that can positively influence the company. They lead research and offer development services. The ability to establish working relationships with federal, state, and county agencies and the general public is important.Read More...
Consultants develop and establish strategic priorities for technical institutions and community colleges, help to build critical relationships in higher education, and develop programs that blend efforts across both the workforce and higher education areas.They must possess a solid understanding of the objectives of technical institutions and community colleges. They share knowledge that assists in the planning of development and have the ability to tactically analyze existing markets and identify potential areas of opportunity. They also provide subject matter and expertise on a range of topics relevant to applicant's background. Consultants have input on projects and material for reports and presentations and are responsible for writing assessment reports.
Consultants of education/training typically work 20-40 hour workweeks, and most require an advanced degree. They develop project protocols and parent training manuals for dissemination/publication and train and supervise project staff or graduate students in protocol and manual use. Prior experience with students and parents are strongly recommended. A broad understanding of this field and ability to develop strategies are important in being a consultant for education/training.
Consultant, Education/Training Tasks
- Draft and revise topics, goals, objectives, and test questions.
- Provide support in training exercises and in the implementation of training initiatives.
- Utilize principles of instructional design, technology, and learning theory to design the curriculum, learning tools, or other instructional resources.
- Collaborate with other employees to determine organizational training needs.
- Organize review sessions with clients to review design documents or other materials.
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Here is the perfect budget apartment, right in the centre of London, offering a high standard of comfort in an attractive interior, but for an affordable price. It's on the direct Tube train line from Heathrow, so is ideal for many tourists. If you are looking for an interesting place to stay in London, which has character and comfort, and which is extremely well equipped, then this is for you. It offers excellent value for money for large families and groups who want to be really central. It is just around the corner from the British Museum, and within easy walking distance of London's tourist sites, such as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, Theatreland and the London Eye..
The apartment is our London home, but we clear it of all our things and rent it when we don't need it
It oozes with history and character. It is located in one of London's historic, cobbled 'mews' streets, where the horse-drawn carriages of the wealthy Bloomsbury intellectuals would draw up. Charles Dickens lived just around the corner.
The mews still has the original cobblestones while the properties along its length are built from the mellow London brick, characteristic of the 1800's. You can easily imagine yourself living in a wealthy neighbourhood from a Dickens novel. Not surprisingly these houses and flats are now highly desirable residences, with potted plants on the cobbles outside the doors and pretty flowering window-boxes in the summer. Our apartment is on the first floor ( one floor up from the ground floor) of one of these very attractive 200-year-old buildings. Because this is a mews, there is no through-traffic, so our apartment is relatively peaceful and quiet for a residence in the very centre of London.
The interior has been furnished to a high specification We have a beautiful original oak floor throughout, with attractive beds, high quality mattresses, and lovely furnishings and bedding. Our traditional sash windows (typical of London) let in loads of light and add to the character of the apartment. Although they are not new, there are two adequate bathrooms (with showers) and again, although it's not new, there is a functional and well equipped kitchen.
Best of all, our apartment is just two minutes away (really) from the nearest Tube station - and that's on the direct Tube line from Heathrow. So if you are arriving at Heathrow you can quickly reach your accommodation without having to change trains or heave your luggage around. A real bonus!
The apartment is also very convenient for arrivals at St Pancras train station. Our local Tube station is just one stop away from St Pancras (for the Eurostar trains to/from Europe or the Thameslink trains to/from Gatwick and Luton airports), or it's a very easy walk from St Pancras to the apartment down a straight road.
Bloomsbury is also the perfect central area from which to explore London. Please do Google it. You can easily walk to so many tourist sights, and because the Tube station is so close it's really convenient. Our apartment is particularly close to Covent Garden (for the shops and restaurants) and to Theatreland if you fancy a London show. The British Museum is just a short walk. Nowhere is far away, so even if you take a taxi back it will be a short journey and therefore it will not be expensive.
The apartment has three full-size double bedrooms, and the beds have high-quality mattresses, comforters and linens so that you really feel you're staying in a good hotel. There is a double bed, a king-size bed (US=queen) and a super-king-size bed (US= kingsize). Alternatively we can arrange one of the bedrooms to have two single beds. There are also two folding beds, each suitable for a child or very small adult (less than 10 stones / 140 pounds / 63 kilos), so we can accommodate a group of eight. The three bedrooms are very similar in size, space and attractiveness, so no one will feel they have 'pulled the short straw' !
The shower rooms each have a shower cubicle, sink, mirrored toiletries cupboard and WC. We provide clothes airers (to use with the washing machine) and we will give you plenty of soft egyptian cotton towels,
There is a spacious sitting room with coffee table, dining table big enough for 8, satellite TV, and superfast wifi which is free.
The kitchen is just off the sitting room, offering all you would need for self-catering.... a hob, oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, toaster and kettle. We have provided lovely glassware and attractive white crockery.
The flat is well heated with gas central heating.
The character of the accommodation is really highlighted by the lovely old oak flooring throughout, which gives a warm homely feel.
The apartment is on the first floor. Please note, in the UK this means it is one level up from the ground floor. It has its own front door at street level, leading to stairs (about 12) up to the first floor, and then another door into the sitting room, making it very safe. The whole apartment is on the same level.
Best of all the location of the apartment is hard to beat. It really is right in the heart of the centre of London, so you can walk to most of the places you'll want to visit, and you are surrounded by an area filled with interesting cafe's and restaurants.
The other big difference between our apartment and many others are the personal touches we offer. We are not a rental company, just an English couple who adore London and enjoy introducing others to all it has to offer. We have lovingly furnished and decorated the apartment to this very high standard because we really want our guests to have a fantastic time - happy guests mean more to us than high profits. So unlike some apartments, you will not find cheap beds, cheap mattresses, hard pillows...or any of the other horrors you can find with the squeeze-every-penny-of-profit apartment rental companies. We pride ourselves on giving a very friendly, helpful and professional service. We want you to feel you made exactly the right choice!
Overall we are happy to offer you a super three-bedroom budget apartment in a fantastic location, at a very fair price, which is ideal for visitors to London who want to be able to walk to most of the tourist sights and activities. We hope it will give you plenty of fond memories of London to take home.
Hello. I'm really pleased you like the look of my apartment enough to want to know about the owner. Until recently, I have had a really busy life as the MD of a research company, but now I just do occasional research projects.
I have always been a bit pernickety about detail. At home I'm one of those people who arranges the glassware in neat rows, shines the cooker every time it has been used, and has to place the cushions in exactly the right place on the sofa - you know the sort! So I think I'm quite well qualified to run a rental like this.
My philosophy is not to squeeze every last drop of profit out of renting my apartment, but rather to get satisfaction from seeing people arrive and like what they see, and then at the end to hear how comfortable they have been and what a great time they've had. That is so much more pleasurable than a few extra pounds in the bank.
So I do hope I get the chance to meet you...
Jan purchased this apartment in 2013
When we were choosing a London base we looked at loads of properties in London before we saw this one, but the minute we stepped inside we knew this was absolutely right. It's bright and airy, really well laid out, with loads of space. Above all, it has a lovely feeling of character and cosiness.
The location couldn't be better....
* it's truly right in the centre of London, near to just about everything
* The Tube station is right around the corner, no more than a 2 minute walk
* It's on the Piccadilly line, so you can travel in directly from Heathrow, without any changes, and be at the apartment very quickly
* St Pancras train station (for trains to Europe or Gatwick airport) is just up the road, either a walk or one stop on the Tube
* It's in a quiet cobbled mews with a real historic feel
* There is a shopping centre round the corner, with two good supermarkets plus lots of cafe's and restaurants
* London's best restaurant districts - Lambs Conduit St and Covent Garden - are really close
* Theatreland is really close
* It has good bedrooms of roughly equal size, so no one pulls the 'short straw'
Great location. Very nice apartment. Found Jan to be very helpful.
We had to get this at the last minute and owner was super accommodating! We had two singles and a couple...great to have both bathrooms, close to Russell tube, walking to British museum...easy from Heathrow and Gatwick airports..comfortable (two of the beds were firm but we stayed back room which was perfect) pub down the street, quiet at the apt.. Didnt cook much but always nice to have a refrigerator and microwave! Husband cooked breakfast one day. Would recommend
The property was exactly as described in the overview we received.
It could not have been a better location in central London. Russell Square has always been a terrific area for so many reasons--sights to see, shopping, theater, fine restaurants, friendly pubs, etc. Also, this properly is so close to the Underground that getting around London was very easy even for those in our party who had never been to the city before.
The apartment was large--especially the bedrooms and full baths. It was very clean and well maintained. It also included everything anyone would need in terms of comfortable beds, well appointed furniture, fine linens and towels, china, flatware, glassware, stove, oven--literally everything. It was just as if we we in our own home.
We would definitely recommend this property to anyone traveling in London. As we already mentioned to the owner, we look forward to staying there during any future stays in London.
I visited London from the US at the end of August with my two 20-something sons. This flat was perfect for the three of us. It had three comfortable bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is no street traffic and the sleeping was good, so important when travelling across the Atlantic. The accomodations were exactly what we needed. Comfortable common space, functional fully stocked kitchen, good wifi and central location.
The Russell Square tube/underground station was very close, allowing easy access to any part of London. Buy an Oyster Card to save significant money when travelling by subway. When flying out of Heathrow, the five-pound cost of the Oyster card is readily and easily refundable at the Heathrow station along with refunding any unused balances on the card. The three pound cost to get to Heathrow and the ease of taking the Piccadilly line from Russell Square to Heathrow is awesome.
We took advantage of stove and oven to prepare food on nights we didn't eat at a restaurant. The Waitrose grocery store was conveniently close by allowing us to stock up daily as needed. It has a nice selection of tasty fish, chicken and beef entrees that can be popped into the oven and fully cooked in 35 mintues or less with no preparation or clean-up required.
Bathrooms were clean and fully functional with a full complement of towels and washcloths.
The Freind at Hand pub at the end of the street is convenient and friendly. The nearby The Marquis Cornwallis pub is a bit more lively.
The cable television works well though we used it very little.
From this location we were able to visit every part of London that was of interest. Only a short walk to the British Museum. We walked to the theatres (Matilda and Beautiful - Carole King were great) and used the subway to easily get to other tourist destinations, from Buckingham Palace to Trafalgar Square to the Tower of London. We also enjoyed the London Eye, Tate Modern, National Gallery, St. Paul's, Westminister Abbey (closes early on Saturday) and the National Portrait Gallery.
Overall this is a fantastic value and far superior in every way to staying in a hotel. If I return to London with my family in the future, I would re-book this flat without hesitation. Thanks, Jan for being an outstanding hostess and maintaining a superior flat in Bloomsbury. I would recommend this flat to any of my friends or relatives. Cheers
This charming flat on a quiet cobbled street suited us perfectly. Jan was very welcoming and offered great tips for nearby dining opportunities (we loved Ciao Bella, by the way). The central location puts all of London at your feet; the Tube stop only a heartbeat away. If you want to explore the immediate neighborhood, the British Museum is a pleasant short walk from the flat. After long days of sightseeing, we would settle into the comfortable living room to watch the Olympics on the flat screen TV. The bedrooms are spacious, each with a large wardrobe and a mirror. The flat is well-light by several windows which open to let in the cool evening air. All in all, a great place to stay!
This unit had everything we needed. Plenty of room for a family of five with three young kids. Clean, quiet and tastefully decorated. The unit has a washing machine for laundry and two bathrooms (a big plus). The location is so central. Russell Square tube stop is literally around the corner, with easy connections to all the sites and on the same line as Covent Gardens and Heathrow. Also, there are several grocery store options nearby making it easy to stock the kitchen for your stay. Jan was easy to work with. We appreciated her flexibility when we changed our arrival time and was quick to respond to our emails. We would gladly stay here again.
Our apartment is perfectly located in Bloomsbury, right in the very heart of the centre of London, so most of the sights can be reached on foot. The British Museum is just up the road, and all around you have interesting shops, cafes and restaurants ideal for a tourist visit.
This area is London at its best, with beautiful Georgian houses often arranged around a central square of garden. Some of these gardens are exquisitely planted with flower borders, trees and lawns...and best of all they are open and free to visitors.
Bloomsbury is right next to Covent Garden, Theatreland and the shopping district around Oxford Street. Hence some of the capitals most exclusive boutique hotels are to be found here.
Here are some of the places you might want to visit, with the time it will take you to walk to them...(we have walked most of these ourselves to check they are accurate) Of course, you could also take a Tube or a taxi, but by giving you the walking times you can see we are genuinely right in the middle of London....
Nearest Tube station - 2 mins walk
University of London - 3 mins walk
Coram's Fields (great children's playground) - 3 mins walk
Dickens Museum - 3 mins walk
British Museum - 8 mins walk
Covent Garden - 10 mins walk
Theatreland - 10-15 mins walk
Oxford Street (shopping) - 10 mins walk
St Pancras International - 12 mins walk
Soho - 14 mins walk
Leicester Square - 14 mins walk
Piccadilly - 15 mins walk
Trafalgar Square - 15 mins walk
Chinatown - 15 mins walk
Mayfair - 15 mins walk
Cabinet Rooms (Winston Churchill) - 20 mins walk
Buckingham Palace - 22 mins walk
Big Ben - 23 mins walk
Houses of Parliament - 24 mins walk
Westminster Abbey - 25 mins walk
St Paul's Cathedral - 28 mins walk
London Eye - 30 mins walk
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Very early, very late arrivals may incur a small extra charge - please enquire
Bank/paypal/credit card transaction charges are guest's responsibility
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