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Bellver Castle is a short stroll from Gran Melia Victoria, and other popular attractions like Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma are within a couple of miles (3 km). This 171-room, 5-star hotel has an outdoor pool along with an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi. It's in central Palma de Mallorca and also a short walk from Gomila Square and Auditorium de Palma de Mallorca.
Enjoy a bite to eat at Ikatza, the hotel's onsite restaurant. Satisfy your hunger from the comfort of your room with 24-hour room service. For your convenience, a buffet breakfast is served for a fee each morning from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Gran Melia Victoria's 171 soundproofed rooms provide private yards, minibars, and free newspapers. 37-inch LCD TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in pillow menus. Other amenities include safes, phones, and desks.
Property features
Dating back to 1912, Gran Melia Victoria features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. If you drive, self parking is EUR 20 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 49.50 per vehicle one way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and 10 meeting rooms.
- Walking distance to Bellver Castle
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
- Outdoor pool and indoor pool
Gran Melia Victoria
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Gran Melia Victoria features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Dinner service is available at IKATZA restaurant, and lunch and cocktails are served at DRY Bar & Terrace, and DRY Pool Bar. A computer station is located on site and WiFi is complimentary.
This 5-star property offers access to a business center and 10 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 5597 square feet (520 square meters) include a conference center. This classic traditional and luxurious style hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool and a health club. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
Gran Melia Victoria is a smoke-free property.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 171
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors - 8
- Babysitting or childcare
- Indoor pool
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Pool umbrellas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Computer station
- Luggage storage
- Outdoor pool
- Business center
- Sauna
- Laundry facilities
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms 10
- Multilingual staff
- Terrace
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Conference space size (meters) - 520
- Conference center
- Pool sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Conference space size (feet) - 5597
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Television in common areas
- Wedding services
- Year Built 1912
- Garden
- Outdoor seasonal pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Soundproofed rooms
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
Gran Melia Victoria offers 171 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. A pillow menu is available. 37-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.
This Palma de Mallorca hotel provides complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
- Hair dryer
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Slippers
- Bidet
- Desk
- In-room safe
- Free newspaper
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Free WiFi
- Soundproofed rooms
- In-room massage available
- Turndown service
- Shower/tub combination
- Room service (24 hours)
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Digital TV service
- Pillow menu
- Yard
Where to Eat
Breakfast is available for a surcharge and served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
IKATZA - Basque grill restaurant that offers a wide variety of Spanish traditional products made with creative avant-garde techniques and served in a classic and detailed ambience. Here you can enjoy not only Spanish dishes but also an extensive of international meals with a strong personal tocuh that will make you rediscover this type of cuisine. Dinner service only.
24-hour room service is available.
DRY BAR by Javier de las Muelas- Discover DRY Terrace & Cocktail Bar, one of the most exclusive venues in Palma. Try a select choice of classic cocktails or innovative trademark creations by Javier de las Muelas. DRY bar offers the perfect setting to enjoy craft cocktails while watching the sunset over the bay.
The LOUNGE- A saloon with a cozy and subdued atmosphere featuring floor to ceiling windows allowing spectacular views of the Mediterranean sea.
POOL BAR DRY- Enjoy the full DRY menu of cocktails and food while relaxing on a sunbed overlooking the promenade.
Start your morning with a buffet breakfast, available each day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a surcharge. You can order a meal from 24-hour room service.
Nearby Things to Do
An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Segway rental/tour nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
Spa Services
- Body scrubs
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 70 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- No pets or service animals allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No pets or service animals allowed
- Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 75.00
- Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 37.50 (up to 12 years old)
- New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 290.00
- New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 90.00 (up to 12 years old)
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 29 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 49.50 per vehicle (one way)
- Self parking fee: EUR 20 per day (in/out privileges)
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70 per night
Hotel Name
- Gran Melia Victoria
- Gran Melia Victoria Hotel
- Gran Melia Victoria Hotel Palma de Mallorca
- Gran Melia Victoria Palma de Mallorca
- Gran Melia Hotel Victoria
- Gran Melia Palma Victoria
- Gran Melia Victoria Palma De Mallorca, Majorca
- Sol Melia Victoria
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.


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Artist Sean Kenney Crafts NYC Landmarks & Buildings From Tens of Thousands of LEGOs
Sean Kenney is something of a LEGO star, having been featured in the New York Times, BBC News, Good Morning America, and more. He's created public commissioned works for big names like Google, the Empire State Building, the Philadelphia Zoo, and Nintendo, and he crafts countless pieces for families and private individuals. Kenney likes using LEGOs because the bright plastic pieces connect with so many people, both young and old. He aims to spark creativity in viewers, especially children, who most likely have building blocks of their own to bring their imaginative ideas to life.
Kenney created his first LEGO city (as an adult) back in 2000. Based on Manhattan, it featured a 5-foot tall Empire State Building, a sunken subway station, the World Trade Center, detailed row houses and more. Since this 4-foot-by-8-foot city, Kenney has recreated many of the aspects with more attention to detail, most notably the ESB. Commissioned to be the centerpiece of the landmark's gift shop, the impressive model stands 4-feet tall and is made from 13,000 tiny LEGO bricks. The top is colored red, white, and blue to replicate the building's famous night lighting, and the base features a detailed street scene, complete with a city bus, tiny pedestrians, and mini yellow cabs. You can see the model for yourself in the ESB gift shop.
Another extremely impressive piece is the 45,000-LEGO model of Yankee Stadium. An elevated subway train — complete with a subway station — runs alongside the stadium, 1,700 mini LEGO people populate the stands, and tiny ads line the scoreboard. Kenney's attention to detail make his pieces endlessly fun to examine. While the buildings are impressive as a whole, the playful details, like the Naked Cowboy in Times Square, really bring his art to life. Kenney's Times Square model consists of 22,000 LEGOS and took him 300 hours to build. The model features everything you love (or hate) about Times Square, including hotdog carts, tourists, red double decker buses, flashing lights, and two working digital screens.
For much more of Kenney's work, you can peruse his website, where his books, original works, prints of his buildings, and LEGO pieces are for sale.
All images via SeanKenney.com
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Tonight's two hour season finale started out with an extended review of the entire season. It was a mediocre season of this so-called "reality" show, with many of the truly likable characters leaving early, and the annoying cast members sticking around for weeks and weeks. It should be mentioned that this tends to happen on Survivor, with the nice guys finishing last.
There was a bit of infrared "back at camp" shots of the final four contestants chatting about the Tribal Council. After a mercifully long commercial break, the show returns to "Morning at Camp".
(Stephenie and Bobby Jon not shown as they were surprise additions to the cast)
The day starts off with some silly "Tree-Mail" note about the cast members being "part of the Mayan history…" Yeah right. But then a group of native Guatemalans show up to perform a sacrificial offering to their Mayan ancestors. All is well and good until a live chicken is produced. There's a degree of unease among the non-natives with Steph asking Rafe if they were going to kill the chicken. Rafe responds:
Indeed they had, and then they placed the carcass on the fire as an offering to the native gods. Steph wants to know if they would get to eat the chicken when all the mumbo jumbo is finished, and is basically told that it's bad juju to eat a sacrificial animal. Despite this, once the natives have left the camp, Lydia and Steph return to the sacrificial fire and snatch the burnt chicken. The three ladies (is that the correct term, I wonder?) chow down. Rafe is the only contestant unwilling to break the sanctity of the sacrifice, much to his credit.
That night the area is hit by a strong storm, thunder and lightning and profuse rainfall, and speculation rises that "the gods" are angry. Feh. Still, they shouldn't have eaten the chicken.
The next morning starts out soggy, with no food in sight. That's okay, because the next fifteen minutes of show time is taken up by the obligatory "Memory Hike" whereby the remaining four walk past likenesses of their departed tribe mates and make superficial remarks. It's really sad, and I don't mean emotionally. The hike ends at the scene of the first –
Immunity Challenge:
The four must race around in a big maze, collecting pieces of some individual wooden puzzle. Once all the pieces are gathered, they need to put the puzzle together. Ho hum.
The Politics Of Elimination:
Rafe keeps his promise to Danni, Steph is brought on board, and Lydia is voted out of the jungle. It was that simple.
There's only one variable left in this season of Survivor, that being Who will win immunity in the final challenge of the show? I laid out the potential match ups, and the guaranteed outcome of any given match in last week's post. Nailed 'em hard, I did…
SURVIVOR: Final Immunity Challenge:
The final challenge is a torturous balancing act, standing on a wobbly platform while holding on to two skinny overhead ropes (one for each hand). The contestants endure the heat of midday Guatemala, while they dream of what to spend big bucks on….
After an hour, the three are instructed to let go of one of the ropes. Within a minute all three are hanging from the single rope, thrashing about trying to get a foothold on the wobbly platform. Surprisingly, all three manage to position themselves with their feet on platform and their backs leaning against one of the structure's supporting posts.
Time passes and the contestants are told they must release the final rope. From this point on, hand contact with any part of the structure is verboten. All three are enduring this uncomfortable position, until Rafe loses concentration and pushes against the post to shift his position. Rafe is OUT!
Danni and Steph endure. Steph's backbone is slowly sliding down the post, and it becomes obvious that Danni has set herself more solidly. Pain takes its toll, and after two and a half hours of agonizing discomfort, Steph collapses to the ground weeping with pain and frustration.
Lovely Wife turns to me and says "Is that it?" I respond, "Yep, Danni just won a million bucks."
And really, everything after this point is a formality. Danni votes Rafe out, taking Steph to the final two. Steph has back stabbed too many of the jury members to have a snowball's chance in hell, and Danni is guaranteed the title, cash, car, and accolades that come to the sole survivor.
I must note that one of the best parts of these final episodes is seeing the contestants in Studio City, all dolled up and clean shaven – months after returning from whatever hellhole they lived in for the weeks during the show. Danni looked like a different person (uncomfortable with lipstick), Steph's eyebrows still kinda creep me out, and the guys look almost gentlemanly. Jeff reads the jury's votes and…
The reunion show is interesting, with Jeff probing below the surface of some of the comments and strategies utilized by the cast members. Noting that Blake was voted out after talking on and on about his girlfriend's breast enhancement, Jeff asked how that was received back in the real world. Blake's response was the best line from last night's show.
"My girlfriend was okay with it, but her dad called me and said 'I never imagined that my daughter's breasts would get you kicked off of the show'"
Tune in next season for Survivor: Panama – Exile Island
CBS put together a really nice website for this season's show at SURVIVOR. Beautiful pictures of the Mayan ruins are used as the background to each of the contestant's "favorites" and "bio" information.


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Record: Around the World Singlehanded. 40ft Division.
Yacht: Qing Dao. 40 ft Monohull.
Name: Guo Chuan. CHN
Dates:. 18 November 2012 to the 4 April 2013.
Start time: 03; 57; 09 UTC on 18/11/12
Finish time: 23;59;06 UTC on the 04/04/13
Elapsed time: 137 days 20 hours 01 minutes 57 seconds
Comments: Benchmark: Alain Maignan FRA. 2007. 185d 22h 52m 52s.
Additional information: Mr Guo Chuan is the first Chinese sailor to sail singlehanded Around the World.
World Sailing Speed Record Council website - www.sailspeedrecords.com


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Axis Group
Welcome to the Axis Group. We are a 100% Irish company and have been trading in Ireland for over 23 years.
We are proud to be Ireland's largest independent office supplies company. Whether you're a sole trader operating from home, a start-up business on a tight budget, an established SME or a large multi-national corporate we're sure to have the right business products to suit your needs.
Let Us Help Your Business Grow
Founded 23 years ago, Axis Group has grown to be Ireland's largest independent office supplies company, employing 28 staff at our head office in Maynooth, Co Kildare.
We offer a prompt and professional delivery service nationwide. With a team of dedicated industry professionals, we can help you source the business products that fit your exact requirements, while maintaining our eco-friendly ethos.
We prioritise your personal or business goals and we as a team believe that finding the correct design, product or solution to achieve these goals will lead to a healthy and mutually beneficial relationship that will last well into the future.
One thing we have learned here at Axis Group is how to grow a successful business, so why not talk to us about how we can help you grow yours. Axis Group is the only office supply source needed for all your business products. Whether it's a brand new office fit out or branding your promotional offerings, we can help you save time, money and energy.


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Dijon Vinaigrette
16 Sep 2011
|Dijon mustard
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Red wine vinegar
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Freshly ground pepper
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|Mild olive oil
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
In a small bowl, stir together the mustard, vinegar and pepper.
Whisk in the oil in a thin stream until incorporated.
(The dressing can be made up to 1 week ahead and refrigerated in a sealed jar.)
Recipe Summary
Difficulty Level:Very Easy
Preparation Time:5 Minutes
Cook Time:10 Minutes
Ready In:15 Minutes
Rate It
Nutrition Rank
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 987 Calories from Fat 966
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 109 g168.1%
Saturated Fat 15 g75%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 7.8 mg0.3%
Total Carbohydrates 2 g0.6%
Dietary Fiber 0.72 g2.9%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 1 g2%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 0.94%
Calcium 1% Iron 6.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe


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FS: Shure SE215 Limited Edition Blue - mint condition
Will Ship To: Anywhere
Up for sale are a pair of SE215 Limited Editions (blue) which I just received on Monday. Unfortunately, I have a hard time getting a comfortable fit, so I'm letting go of these so I only used them once.
Will ship with original packaging and all accessories.
Paid $207 for them and I'm asking for $135 + 4% paypal fee. Shipping within Europe if free, outside Europe it's on you.
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Parks Canada
Home > National Parks of Canada > Prince Albert National Park > Activities > Camping
Setting up camp in a front-country campground © Parks Canada
Prince Albert National Park offers an easily accessible camping experience for everyone! Within the park there are 5 front-country, vehicle accessible campgrounds for you to find that perfect camping spot. From fully serviced RV campsites located in the heart of Waskesiu to the tranquillity of lake side tenting at Namekus Lake, you can enjoy your camping experience your way in Prince Albert National Park.
Prince Albert National Park – January 13, 2017
Start planning your next camping trip now! Campground reservations for the Prince Albert National Park 2017 camping season begin at 08:00 on January 13, 2017. Site specific reservations are available for the Beaver Glen and Red Deer campgrounds for camping dates between Mid-May to Mid-October.
For more information please visit Parks Canada's Planning Your Visit, Reservation Service webpage.
Reserve. Relax. Experience. 1.877.RESERVE (1.877.737.3783) TTY only 1.866.787.6221 Campground Reservation Service
Note: Most campground kiosks close on Labour Day. If you have a reservation between Labour Day and Thanksgiving, please call the Visitor Centre at 306-663-4522 for kiosk hours of operation.
Nestled in the boreal forest on the outskirts of Waskesiu, Beaver Glen Campground offers a wilderness setting with easy and convenient access to all the amenities in the town of Waskesiu.
Within short walking distance to the core/centre of Waskesiu Red Deer Campground is designed for RV's and trailers up to 35 feet, and will accommodate all of your vacation needs.
Located within walking distance of the Narrows Marina on the western shore of Waskesiu Lake, Narrows Campground offers a variety of campsites perfect for large RVs or small tents.
Located 10 km south of Waskesiu off of Highway #263, Namekus Lake Campground is situated on the western shore of Namekus lake and offers easy access to excellent fishing, canoeing and kayaking.
Located 35 km south of Waskesiu off of Highway #263, Sandy Lake Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Sandy Lake, within a mature forest of spruce, fir and aspen trees.


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Kasbahs, Kids & Camels - 9 days
Take your family on a Moroccan adventure! Marvel at the sights and sounds of Djemaa el Fna in Marrakech, trek on camels into the Sahara and camp out amongst the rolling sand dunes, discover legendary Ait Benhaddou and more! With plenty of free time for fun at the swimming pool and relaxation. This tour is designed for children aged 5 and over.
Saturday. Upon arrival at Marrakech airport you will be met and transferred to our hotel. The welcome meeting at 18:00 this evening provides the opportunity to meet your guide and fellow travellers before dinner.
Overnight: Marrakech | Dinner
Marrakech – Ouarzazate. Leaving Marrakech, we drive over the stunning High Atlas mountains on the way to Ouarzazate, where African traders once stopped on their journeys up to Europe. Ouarzazate is the Hollywood of North Africa and today there's an optional visit to its famous film studios which have been used for films such as The Kingdom of Heaven, Alexander the Great, The Last Temptation of Christ and The Living Daylights.
Overnight: Ouarzazate | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sahara camel trek & camp
Ouarzazate – Merzouga. Today we drive through the Anti Atlas ranges to cross The Draa Valley which is famous for its dates and we can stop and try some fresh ones en route. We enjoy a big lunch and in the afternoon we relax and cool down with a swim in Rissani. Then it's time to head towards the Sahara Desert at Merzouga, where we transfer to our camels for an incredible trek across the vast Erg Chebbi dunes for a night at our remote Berber Camp. An experience that is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on travellers young and old! We enjoy a relaxing evening in the desert; we can scale the giant sand dunes and watch an incredible sunset before settling down to enjoy local food and listen to Berber music. Tonight we camp under the glittering Saharan stars.
Overnight: Berber Camp - Sahara Desert | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Todra Gorge
Merzouga - Todra Gorge. Leaving the desert, we continue our journey to Todra Gorge. This 1000ft gorge is hemmed in on all sides by vertical limestone cliffs and is known as Morocco's Grand Canyon. From its plunging depths to dizzying heights, the charm of Todra lies in its changing colours as the sun slowly moves from east to west. Lunch will be at our Todra hotel and after lunch will be a free afternoon to relax by the pool, go for a swim or a stroll.
Overnight: Todra Gorge | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dades Gorge
Todra Gorge – Dades Gorge. There's free time to explore the gorge again this morning before we enjoy lunch at a very traditional Berber cooperative for Berber carpets, which is owned by local people. We will learn how the Berbers make their carpets, you will have chance to try your bargaining skills if you are interested in buying one. After lunch we will leave the impressive Todra Gorge and make the short journey to Gorge du Dades in the Dades valley. We drive along the Road of 1000 Kasbahs, a green and fertile valley by the Dades River that flows through it giving life to a huge variety of colourful fruit, walnut trees and extraordinary red rock formations. At Dades Gorge there's time to wander and admire the views along the serpentine roads.
Overnight: Dades Gorge | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ait Benhaddou
Dades Gorge – Ait Benhaddou. This morning we travel through The Roses Valley (which is famous for its roses), en route to legendary Ait Benhaddou, a fortified city situated along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. Granted UNESCO World Heritage listing, the site had been the setting for many films including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. Enjoy a guided tour of this remarkable site, exploring the ancient winding alleys, towers and kasbahs - a handful of which remain inhabited today.
Overnight: Ait Benhaddou | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Djemaa el Fna
Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech. Today we drive back to Marrakech, crossing the rugged High Atlas Mountains and enjoying the wonderful views en route. There's time to freshen up at our hotel before heading out for dinner tonight in the famous square of Djemaa el Fna, an exuberant market place which literally springs to life in the evenings. Filled with spicy aromas, exotic music, market stalls, snake charmers, magicians, storytellers and more, it is undoubtedly the liveliest and most captivating attraction in Morocco!
Overnight: Marrakech | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Marrakech city tour
This morning we enjoy a guided tour of Marrakech, exploring the winding streets and bustling souks, visiting Bahia Palace, the Jewish Quarter and the beautiful Koutoubia Mosque - the landmark of Marrakech, which towers over the ancient medina. The afternoon is free for a spot of souvenir shopping in the souks, or a final opportunity to soak up the sunshine by the pool.
Overnight: Marrakech | Breakfast
Sunday. Our Moroccan adventure finishes after breakfast, goodbyes and farewells to new found friends.
Prices & Dates
Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers who require their own room and needs to be added to the 'Twin/Double' price.br>
Departure dates noted with a 'G' are guaranteed to operate. All other departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons.
Supplementary Prices
PLEASE NOTE: this is a family tour and therefore unsuitable for adults travelling without children.
The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard when necessary.
El Andalous Hotel & Spa, Marrakech
Just 10 minutes from the airport, the El Andalous Hotel and Spa offers a welcome respite from the hubub of the city. Evoking the golden age of Arab-Andalusian culture; exotic and romantically rich. Guest rooms are well furnished with excellent en suite facilites as well as private balconies. The hotel pool is great place to relax by and enjoy a tasty beverage or two. The medina is just a 20 minute walk from here or a cab can get you there in a few minutes!
Les Jardins , Ouarzazate
A fairly new hotel in Ouarzazate, the Hotel les Jardins is in the traditional style of a Moroccan kasbah, with spacious rooms. The hotel is set in exquisitely manicured gardens, which provide guests with a much needed breath of fresh air. The experience is complete with a pool and restaurant, where visitors can while away the hours in the warm, starry evenings. The hotel is on the outskirts of Ouzarzate and has numerous restaurants and shops nearby.
Kasbah de la Vallee, Dades Gorge
Kasbah de la Vallee is decorated according to the Moroccan tradition, with patterns and colours typical of the south. The rooms are comfortable, with private bathrooms. Homemade Moroccan delicacies are served at the restaurant and created using local produce. Situated at the entrance of Dades gorge, the hotel has a fantastic view over the river Dades that runs between the high cliffs. The hotel is in front of a small stony creek where the nomads regularly come to water their herds.
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Our OTG Adventure takes you to the true heart of adventurous destinations. Whether camping in the Okavango Delta, staying in rustic accommodation in the Peruvian Amazon or camping under the Saharan stars in Morocco, this range forsakes just a little bit of the comfort of OTG Signature Range, ensuring we deliver you the best value possible for your holiday.
OTG Adventure takes you straight into the centre of where it's all at, typically using local transport or overland style vehicles and stay at simple, clean and locally-owned guest houses, haciendas, eco-lodges and simple hotels to maximize the opportunity to interact with the locals.
For all our tours and tailor-made holidays we provide you with a clear categorisation of all hotels we use. The REGIONAL CATEGORY indicates the local rating of each hotel in each respective country. We have also rated each hotel using OUR CATEGORY, which will be in line with generally accepted western hotel grading standards.
Basic hotels and simple accommodation is a no frills option with an adventurous authentic feel.
Standard accommodation equates to a Western 3-star standard, always featuring en-suite rooms and usually a restaurant.
Superior accommodation equates to a Western 4-star standard, featuring en-suite rooms and usually a restaurant and often a swimming pool and/or a fitness centre.
Deluxe accommodation equates to a Western 5-star standard, usually featuring spacious, en-suite rooms, a restaurant, swimming pool and fitness centre and an array of amenities, excellent service and customer care.
Lavish accommodation equates to a Western 5-star plus standard - the creme de la creme. Featuring spacious, en-suite rooms, a restaurant, swimming pool and fitness centre and an array of amenities, this accommodation is a cut above the rest. Sheer opulence!
Please note that due to exchange rate fluctuations, as well as potential changes to park entrance fees, the local payment amount may be subject to change. We will however inform you of any such changes as soon as we are aware of them.
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Cameroon were sent crashing out of the 2014 World Cup in an embarrassing fashion as they had midfielder Alex Song sent-off in a 4-0 mauling at the hands of Croatia.
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Having threatened to not even turn up in Brazil due to a bonus pay dispute, Cameroon may as well have stayed in Africa as the straight defeats means they cannot qualify for the second round from Group A.
But what was more surprising is how Croatia's Ivan Rakitic and Cameroon's Stephane M'Bia reacted after the match when it came to swapping memorabilia from the encounter. Having already given away their shirts, the two met in the tunnel to strip down to their pants and swap SHORTS in front of the prying eyes of the world's media.
The pair do know each other well having both played for Seville last season, but the action certainly takes the post-match ritual of swapping shirts a step further, and the pair soon headed off to their respective changing rooms in nothing but their underwear, socks and boots.
Cameroon 0 Croatia 4 player ratings
Cameroon 0 Croatia 4 player ratings
1/8 Goalkeeper
Charles Itandje – 5 – It doesn't get much worse than conceding four goals at the World Cup finals. Unless you're single-handedly responsible for at least one of them, of course. A poor night for Itandje.
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2/8 Defenders
Joel Matip – 6 – His effort was clear for all to see but Matip lacked the quality to make any impact on the game. Was strong in the air at corners. Benoit Assou-Ekotto – 6 – Another decent display tarnished by a petulant spat with Benjamin Moukandjo in the final stages. Childish stuff which defined Cameroon's night. Aurelien Chedjou – 6 - Like his defensive colleagues, Chedjou struggled with the attacking players at Croatia's disposal. Was badly exposed for pace on many occasions. Nicolas N'Koulou – 6 - Showed promise at times but was weak when strikers had the nerve to run straight at him. An average evening's work.
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3/8 Midfielders
Alex Song – 3 – Ridiculous sending off ended all Cameroon hopes of a comeback. Did very little beforehand too. Benjamin Moukandjo – 6 – Refused to lower himself to Assou-Ekotto's level in the 88th minute which is commendable in itself. Otherwise, Moukandjo had an indifferent game. Stephane Mbia – 6.5 – One of the more notable performers for Cameroon, the former QPR midfielder showed moments of quality. Eyong Enoh – 6 – Strived to make a difference in an undeniably difficult game for the Africans. Struggled to get into the tempo of the match, though, and ultimately delivered an unremarkable performance.
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4/8 Attackers
Vincent Aboubakar – 5 – Non-existent as an attacking threat for much of the game, Aboubakar was isolated on his own for long periods. Eric Choupo-Moting – 5 – Chosen over Samuel Eto'o, the former Chelsea man's replacement did very little. While the decision to drop Eto'o wasn't entirely for football reasons, it didn't appear justified either.
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5/8 Goalkeeper
Stipe Pletikosa – 6 – Had very little to do but was decent when called upon. A simple night for Croatia's no. 1.
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6/8 Defenders
Darijo Srna – 7 – Galloped forward at every given opportunity and stifled any Cameroon attack which he was confronted with. A solid display indeed. Danijel Pranjic – 7 – Firm and effective at the back, Pranjic did everything that was asked of him tonight. Vedran Corluka -7 – The former Tottenham defender gave another combative and controlled performance from the heart of his country's defence. Didn't step a foot wrong. Dejan Lovren – 7 – One of the reasons Southampton did so well in the Premier League last season, Lovren has continued his fine domestic form into the World Cup. The Cameroon attackers didn't stand a chance.
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7/8 Midfielders
Ivan Rakitic – 8 – One of the many stars in Croatia's side who was up to the challenge of linking both defence and attack. A masterclass in ball retention and pressing, this was an excellent night at the office. No wonder he is joining Barcelona after the tournament. Ivan Perisic – 9 – What a player this guy appears to be. The Wolfsburg man controlled the tempo of the game and broke with a terrifying turn of pace which caught the Africans cold. Don't be surprised to see his name grace English gossip columns in the near future. Luka Modric – 7.5 – You know what you're getting with Luka Modric and the Real Madrid star did what he does best. An attacking display defined by flair and an ability to press like nobody else, this was a great performance. Sammir – 7 – Assured and composed in possession, this was an accomplished display which may go unnoticed by many with him being alongside his more reputable teammates.
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8/8 Attackers
Mario Mandzukic – 8 – The Bayern Munich star had something to prove coming into this World Cup with Robert Lewandowski set to snatch his place in the German champions' starting eleven. This brace will do his chances of keeping his spot no harm at all. Ivica Olic – 8 – In the autumn of his career, Olic proved yet again that he has the ability to represent his country in his third World Cup finals. Getting on the score sheet too, he's still invaluable for the Croats.
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Both players will leave Seville this summer, with Rakitic agreeing to join Barcelona while M'Bia will return to QPR after his loan deal expired – although whether he will remain in the Premier League is not known.
The result sets up a winner-takes-all clash between Croatia and Mexico where nothing but victory will send the Europeans through to the last-16, while a draw will see Mexico join Brazil in the second round providing the hosts come through their final group game against Cameroon as expected.
Odd! Former Sevilla pair Rakitic and M'Bia swap shorts after Croatia v Cameroon [Picture] http://t.co/nQK5voGfnN pic.twitter.com/DKm9NKBcKT; 101 Great Goals (@102greatgoals) June 19, 2014
However, the possibility of causing one of the biggest World Cup shocks in history should be enough to keep Cameroon focused on their final match against the Selecao, given that victory over Luis Felipe Scolari's side combined with a draw between Mexico and Cameroon would see the hosts dramatically eliminated in the group stages for the first time since 1966.Reuse content


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The Pineapple Hate Club (TPHC)! - Page 9
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Pineapple Health Benefits
Pineapple is a fruit that is known to offer a host of health benefits. Read ahead to know more about pineapple health benefits.
Few foods or fruits freshen your mood like a couple of cold slices of a fresh, juicy pineapple do. It's true. And for those of you who aren't quite convinced about it, here's what you can do. The next time you come home after a particularly long and tiring day, and are done with your usual routine of untying your shoelaces and flopping down on the sofa, try this out. Head to the refrigerator, and help yourself to two-three slices of cold (chilled is even better) fresh pineapple. Close your eyes as you savor the sweet, juicy taste of this wonderful fruit. You will find that it instantly invigorates you and relieves you somewhat of your tiredness and fatigue. To be honest, the health benefits of pineapple aren't limited to just refreshing a person or rejuvenating him/her. There are plenty of other advantages of the pineapple fruit. Read ahead to know what they are.
Pineapple Health Facts
For those of you who are extremely calorie conscious and naturally, are more interested in numbers and statistics, here is a bit of information regarding the nutritional value of 100 grams of fresh, raw pineapple.
Item/Ingredient Amount
Calories 50
Calcium 13 mg
Potassium 110 mg
Iron 0.29 mg
Phosphorus 10 mg
Zinc 0.11 mg
Carbohydrates 13.2 g
Protein 0.54 g
Fat 0.12 g
Vitamin C 37.2 mg
Vitamin B1 0.079 mg
Vitamin B2 0.031 mg
Vitamin B3 0.495 mg
Vitamin B5 0.205 mg
Vitamin B6 0.111 mg
Vitamin E 0.62 mg
Sugar 9.5 g
Dietary Fiber 1.4 g
Health Benefits of Fresh Pineapple
As you may have very well observed from the table above, pineapples are rich in vitamins, proteins and essential minerals. At the same time, they are extremely low in terms of fat content. That makes this fruit an ideal low-calorie, yet filling food. It is a perfect choice for a midday snack for weight watchers and the calorie conscious community.
A rather lesser-known fact about pineapples is that it aids the process of digestion. It has anti-inflammatory properties which come to the rescue for those showing symptoms of arthritis, gout, as well as those experiencing pain or discomfort due to sports-induced injuries.
Pineapple is very good for overall dental health. Since it has a high content of Vitamin C, it can reduce the chances of gum inflammation and other gum diseases.
Pineapple has a very important ingredient in the form of bromelain. Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme which plays a vital role in the following:
fighting infections
reducing muscle pain or swelling after sprains
relieving sore throats
treating sinusitis and bronchitis
improving blood circulation
reducing or preventing thrombosis (formation of blood clots)
treating menstrual disorders
Pineapples are also good for eyes and for maintaining good vision. It is believed that regular intake of pineapple fruit or pineapple juice can prevent the chances of macular degeneration (an eye problem experienced by middle-age people or the elderly).
Pineapple is also a great mood-lifter, and is quite beneficial for maintaining a good memory and a sharp brain. The benefits you get by consuming canned pineapple are more or less the same as compared to those of fresh pineapples. Just make sure that the canned product isn't past its best-before date. Take care!
Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/pineapple-health-benefits.html
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try this one !
I forget which side i am on here now, maybe a fence-sitter.
I'm going to go have a spoonful of the oil right now.
Read up on the health benefits of cherries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. The cancer & illness fighting abilities they possess make the nasty pineapple pale in comparison.
Face it, talking health & including a pineapple in an oxymoron,...
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I don't care if this is an April Fool's Joke. It's not funny anymore. This love of pineapple has to stop. If this thread is not closed were going to have to take higher measures.
Now let's see some heavier artillery being used on these vile fruits!
Pineapple pales in comparison to the health benefits of many other fruits & berries. It's sad that you've been indoctrinated into the cult of "YUKK!!!",...
I love berries. 'specially blueberries.
Love pineapple, coconut, bananas, pears, apples,oranges, mandarins, mangoes, pears, apricots peaches, plums, nectarines, rockmelons, honeydew melons, dates, figs, etc.
Blackberries, loganberries, lychees, grapes, etc.
Even like pricklypear fruit.
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David Jeffrey has been quick to dismiss the theory that the withdrawal of twin threats Peter Thompson and Mark McAllister was done for any reason other than they were a spent force.
The Blues boss was reacting to suggestions it was a move to conserve energy ahead of tonight's Setanta Sports Cup tie in Dundalk — and after rival boss Marty Quinn claimed it was a bonus and an incentive for his team to storm back from what looked like an impossible position.
Quinn's men were trailing by two goals and for all intents and purposes, were a beaten docket.
A fourth minute own goal by Mark Turkington and a second, a cracking shot by McAllister just short of the half hour, had the champions sitting pretty and reigning supreme.
And they really should have been out of sight with the hosts dead and buried before the half-time whistle.
Thompson, however, missed a sitter from 12 yards and Robert Garrett's effort, albeit from a tight angle, hit a post.
Thompson also saw a rocket shot smash against the crossbar before he was taken off.
From the moment Thompson and sidekick McAllister departed the scene things began to change rather dramatically.
They left in the 73rd minute with Nathan Hanley and Paul Munster taking over and within four minutes a hitherto pathetic home side was back in the big picture.
Substitute Ryan Harpur side footed home at the back post and just two minutes later Willo McDonagh rose highest to power home Gary Hamilton's cross from the left following a short corner taken by Harpur.
The Linfield legions couldn't believe their eyes and many began streaming from the stand.
But Jeffrey was adamant and quickly shot down any notion that he maybe made the changes with the Setanta match in mind.
In fact Jeffrey insisted: "That never even entered my head. They were taken off simply because they had nothing more to give.
"Peter is recovering from a virus and had a painkilling injection just to let him play while Mark was tiring coming back from a hamstring injury."
A mightily relieved Quinn said: "When we saw Thompson and McAllister going off it was a bonus.
"With their threat gone we went three at the back with Gary Hamilton pushing forward from a central midfield position.
"When we pulled one back there was only one team in it and we duly got the equaliser. We were brave enough to maintain the shape and go for the jugular. Had we pulled it off it would have been a fantastic three points."
And they might well have done had referee Colin Burns or his assistant been alert enough to see Diarmuid O'Connor's jersey tugged in the box or noticed Noel Bailie handling inside the area.
Reflecting on what went before when goalkeeper Andrew Plummer and defender Mark Turkington got into a tangle in trying to deal with a long clearance from Alan Blayney, Quinn fumed: "Plummer should have taken out his own player and the Linfield attacker. Both should have been lying in a heap.
"Instead Turkington headed the ball over his own keeper's head."
And Quinn admitted: "We didn't improve any after that and for 60 minutes we were second best.
"We were lucky not have come in at half-time four or five down. Had it been 4-0 it would not have been an injustice."
Now the Blues have seen their lead at the top of the table cut yet again with Crusaders fast closing in.
The Crues piled on the pressure by snatching a last gasp victory over Portadown at Shamrock Park to close the gap in the title race to just six points.
Hardly surprising then that the Linfield legions are becoming a little restless.
Last week the final whistle was greeted with a chorus of boos.
On Saturday the faithful were heading for the exit gates as Glenavon dramatically turned the tables.
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This is part 1 of a 6-part series on Git commands.
The development of intellectual property typically features processes that generate "artifacts", meaning files important for development that shouldn't themselves be versioned. In software, for example, this can include precompiled headers, object code, library files, etc. Like many version control systems, Git has an "ignore file" feature. That is, if a file named .gitignore is found in the local folder, its contents will be used to determine which files/folders to ignore when executing Git commands.Posted In:
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At MERGE 2014, Daniel Anolik, a solutions architect of airborne navigation systems at Jeppesen, a Boeing Company, explained how Jeppesen built their own versioned cloud storage system using the Perforce Versioning Engine. This system powers the global distribution of navigation data to most of the world's pilots. Jeppesen realized early on that hand-rolling their own solution would essentially be re-inventing the Content Management System wheel, yet their survey of existing services proved lacking. It turns out that today's giant hard-drive-in-the-sky services do a good job of preserving arbitrary amounts of data safely and (sometimes) securely, but none of them can meet all of Jeppesen's requirements out of the box.Posted In:
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This is part of a blog series designed to explore the stories of our Women in Tech at Perforce. It's been fun and inspiring talking to each one of these women. As they share where they've been and how they came to where they are now, it is my hope that others will be encouraged and inspired as well.
Ksenia Burlachenko is our first Hackbright Academy hire. She's been with Perforce for a little over a year. Originally from Siberia, Ksenia was an economics major from the University of Southern California before joining Hackbright. Her loves range from tech and data to economics to film, and everything nerdy in between.Posted In:
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Merging is a common practice for developers using version control systems. Whether branches are created for testing, bug fixes, or other reasons, merging integrates changes to another location, such as the mainline. To be more specific, merging takes the contents of a single source branch and integrates them with a single target branch. In this process, only the target branch is changed while the source branch history is retained unchanged. With Git, however, there is the second option of rebasing, which is another way to integrate changes from one branch to another. Rebase accumulates a series of changes into a single "patch" and then integrates that patch onto the target branch. Unlike merging, however, rebasing flattens history because it transfers the work done from one branch onto another, destroying the source history in the process.
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Within an Agile and DevOps environment, Continuous Testing (CT) is the proof of successful merges and continuous integration. At MERGE 2014, the Perforce Conference, I presented our experiences and the best practices we've put in place at Spirent Communications for Continuous-Test (CT) systems. From these experiences and best practices, we have defined the eight attributes necessary for Continuous Test Systems:Posted In:


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Helicobacter pylori infection is not associated with an increased hemorrhagic risk in patients in the intensive care unit
DOI: 10.1186/cc4920
© Robert et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2006
Received: 19 October 2005
Accepted: 18 April 2006
Published: 16 May 2006
The potential role of Helicobacter pylori in acute stress ulcer in patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) is controversial. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of H. pylori infection in ICU patients by antigen detection on rectal swabs, and to analyze the potential relationship between the presence of H. pylori and the risk of digestive gastrointestinal bleeding.
In this prospective, multicenter, epidemiological study, the inclusion criteria were as follows: patients admitted to the 12 participating ICU for at least two days, who were free of hemorrhagic shock and did not receive more than four units of red blood cells during the day before or the first 48 hours after admission to the ICU. Rectal swabs were obtained within the first 24 hours of admission to the ICU and were tested for H. pylori antigens with the ImmunoCard STAT! HpSA kit. The following events were analyzed according to H. pylori status: gastrointestinal bleeding, unexplained decline in hematocrit, and the number of red cell transfusions.
The study involved 1,776 patients. Forty-nine patients (2.8%) had clinical evidence of upper digestive bleeding. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy was performed in 7.6% of patients. Five hundred patients (28.2%) required blood transfusion. H. pylori antigen was detected in 6.3% of patients (95% confidence interval 5.2 to 7.5). H. pylori antigen positivity was associated with female sex (p < 0.05) and with a higher Simplified Acute Physiology Score II (SAPS II; p < 0.05). H. pylori antigen status was not associated with the use of fiber-optic gastroscopy, the need for red cell transfusions, or the number of red cell units infused.
This large study reported a small percentage of H. pylori infection detected with rectal swab sampling in ICU patients and showed that the patients infected with H. pylori had no additional risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Thus H. pylori does not seem to have a major role in the pathogenesis of acute stress ulcer in ICU patients.
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is able to colonize gastric mucus and has a major pathogenic role in peptic ulcer [1], gastric cancer and MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue) lymphoma [2]. H. pylori is estimated to colonize more than 50% of the population worldwide [3, 4], but its prevalence falls with improving living standards and hygiene [5].
The potential role of H. pylori in acute stress ulcer in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) is more controversial. Indeed, the pathogenesis of stress ulcers has multiple causes, such as mucosal ischemia and/or ischemia-reperfusion, acid back-diffusion, and bile reflux [6, 7]. Some of these factors have been linked to H. pylori infection [2, 8]. Animal studies show that Helicobacter infection can contribute to the pathogenesis of acute stress ulceration [9, 10]. Robertson and colleagues showed a tentative link between H. pylori seropositivity and the severity of gastric bleeding [11]. Similarly, Van der Voort and colleagues reported a significant correlation between H. pylori infection and the severity of upper gastrointestinal lesions in ICU patients [12]. Conversely, other studies have shown no relationship between H. pylori seropositivity and gastric bleeding [13, 14].
H. pylori infection is difficult to detect in ICU patients. Direct isolation by ulcer biopsy is rarely possible because of the bleeding risk. Serologic testing is simple and has been used in several studies [11, 13, 14] but cannot discriminate current from past infection, and the antibody titer can be affected by hemodilution. H. pylori infection can also be detected by the [13C] urea breath test [15], but this technique cannot be used routinely, especially in ICU patients. H. pylori antigen detection in stool samples was recently validated with a 93.8% sensitivity and 96.0% specificity [16, 17]; the method is noninvasive and a positive result is indicative of active infection. A rectal swab may appear to be an easy way to collect stool samples in ICU patients, because it is routinely done in ICU to detect colonization with multiresistant bacteria. Stool antigen testing on a rectal swab seems to be the more appropriate test for use on ICU patients, for whom techniques such as serology do not necessarily indicate an active infection, the urea breath test needs heavy technical adaptation to ventilated patients, and invasive methods are undesirable.
We used the stool antigen testing method on a rectal swab to study the prevalence of H. pylori infection in ICU patients, and to analyze the possible relationship of H. pylori infection to the risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Materials and methods
Patients and sampling
This multicenter prospective epidemiologic study was conducted in 12 ICUs (six in teaching hospitals and six in general hospitals). Patients were eligible for the study if they were admitted to a participating ICU for at least two days from January to August 2004. Patients were ineligible if their ICU stay was less than 48 hours, and patients with a previous history of gastric or duodenal ulcer were excluded from the study. Because the aim of the study was to analyze the potential role of H. pylori occurring during the ICU stay, patients who had hemorrhagic shock on admission or who received more than four units of red blood cell transfusion before or during the first 48 hours after admission to the ICU were also excluded from the study.
Rectal swabbing for H. pylori antigen detection was done within 24 hours after admission, at the same time as routine screening for multiresistant bacterial colonization in accordance with ICU policies. All swabs were kept frozen at -20°C. Stored samples were tested simultaneously for H. pylori antigen every 2 months. The results for H. pylori detection were not available until after the end of the study.
Detection of H. pylori antigen
Preliminary tests with H. pylori antigen-positive stools allowed us to confirm good conservation of specific antigens on frozen rectal swabs. All rectal swabs were tested for H. pylori antigen with the ImmunoCard STAT! HpSA kit (Bioscience Europe, Nice, France) as recommended by the manufacturer. In brief, stored specimens were returned to room temperature just before testing. Each swab was placed in a tube containing 1 ml of sample diluent and was vortex-mixed for 15 seconds. The tip of the vial was snapped off, and four drops were added to the sample port of the test cassette. The test was read after incubation for exactly 5 minutes at ambient room temperature. Tests were recorded as positive if there was a blue line in the control window and a pink line in the test window, and negative if there was a blue line in the control window and no pink line in the test window.
Serological study
Two of the 12 centers also tested some patients for H. pylori-specific IgG antibodies in serum, using the Platelia enzyme immunoassay (Bio-Rad, Marnes-la-Coquette, France), in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The test was positive if the ratio between the optical density of the specimen and the mean optical density of the control was 1 or more.
Clinical data
The following clinical characteristics were recorded: age, gender, Simplified Acute Physiology Score II (SAPS II) on admission, reason for admission to the ICU, previous significant disease, intubation and mechanical ventilation, catecholamine infusion, and extra-renal procedures. The occurrence and origin of bleeding complications during the ICU stay were recorded. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding was suspected if the decline in hemoglobin concentration was associated with melena, or if there was an isolated unexpected decline in hemoglobin level higher than 2 g/dl within 48 hours or 1 g/dl on two consecutive days. The indication of esophagogastroduodenoscopy was left free to the physician in charge of the patient. The number of units of red blood cell transfused, whatever the evidence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, was also recorded. Red blood cell transfusions were indicated by the physician in charge of the patients. For the purpose of the study there was no recommendation relating to the hemoglobin level; however, blood transfusions were usually prescribed in accordance with French consensus guidelines (hemoglobin level below 7 g/dl, or below 10 g/dl in an at-risk patient) [18].
The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the French Society of Critical Care Medicine (Société de Réanimation de Langue Française).
Statistical analysis
Data are expressed as means ± SD or as median and range, as appropriate. Qualitative values were compared by using the χ2 test or Fisher's exact test, as appropriate. Continuous values were compared with Student's t test or analysis of variance for normal values, or with the Mann-Whitney test for nonparametric data. p < 0.05 was considered to denote statistical significance.
The factors associated with bleeding during ICU stay were also studied with multivariate analysis. Variables with p < 0.25 in univariate analysis were selected. A multivariate logistic regression model with bleeding event during ICU stay as the dependent variable was fitted in a forward stepwise procedure by using SAS (SAS Institute, Cary NC, USA). Predictive values are presented as odds ratios (ORs) and corresponding to 95% confidence intervals (CIs).
Clinical characteristics of the 1,776 ICU patients
Age in years, mean ± SD (range)
61.0 ± 17.3 (15–100)
Male sex (%)
40.1 ± 16.4
Mac Cabe 1 (%)
Mac Cabe 2 (%)
Mac Cabe 3 (%)
Mechanical ventilation (%)
Mechanical ventilation duration (days)
10.4 ± 14.6
Shock on admission (%)
Sepsis (%)
Creatinine level on admission (μmol/L)
145 ± 185
Extra-renal therapy (%)
ICU stay (days)
14.6 ± 16.0
ICU mortality rate (%)
On the day of admission to the ICU, 10.3% and 2.6% of the patients, respectively, were receiving aspirin and anti-inflammatory agents, 6.5% were receiving corticosteroids and 7.8% were on anticoagulation therapy; 27.9% were receiving antimicrobial therapy for a mean duration of 5.7 days (range 1 to 27) and 15.8% were receiving anti-ulcer prophylaxis (usually proton pump inhibitors).
Clinical characteristics of ICU patients with negative and positive H. pylori antigen detection
Hp- (n = 1,665)
Hp+ (n = 111)
Age (years)
60.8 ± 17.3
63.6 ± 15.8
Male/female (%)
39.9 ± 16.5
43.3 ± 15.6*
Patients with mechanical ventilation (%)
Duration of mechanical ventilation (days)
12.1 ± 14.0
12.3 ± 12.1
Patients with sepsis (%)
Patients receiving antibiotics on admission (%)
Creatinine on admission (μmol/l)
144 ± 185
156 ± 182
Ulcer prophylaxis (%)
Hemoglobin on admission (g/dl)
12.4 ± 7.8
11.5 ± 2.6
Patients with hematocrit fall (%)
Patients requiring red blood transfusion (%)
Red blood transfusion in patients requiring transfusion (units)
Mean ± SD
5.5 ± 6.7
3.9 ± 3.8
Median (range)
3 (1–69)
3 (1–43)
Death (%)
Main clinical characteristics of patients with and without bleeding during their ICU stay
Bleeding patients (n = 223)
Non-bleeding patients (n = 1,469)
Age (year)
Male sex (%)
44.7 ± 17.8
39.2 ± 15.9a
Patients with mechanical ventilation (%)
Patients with sepsis (%)
Shock on admission (%)
Creatinine on admission (μmol/l)
180 ± 176
135 ± 175b
Positivity of H. pylori antigen (%)
Death (%)
Tests for H. pylori-specific antibodies were performed on admission in 312 patients in 2 of the 12 centers. The results were negative in 208 patients (67%) and positive in 104 patients (33%). Serology was concordant with antigen detection results in 66% of cases. The hematocrit fell in similar proportions of seropositive and seronegative patients (13.5% and 17.9%, respectively). The incidence of digestive gastrointestinal hemorrhage was 2.9% and 1.0% in seronegative and seropositive patients, respectively. The numbers of patients requiring blood transfusion were similar in the seronegative and seropositive groups.
H. pylori serology was compared with H. pylori antigen swab detection in the 312 patients. Antigen detection was negative in 91 seropositive patients and positive in 16 seronegative patients.
We found no correlation between H. pylori infection diagnosed by antigen detection on rectal swabs and the occurrence of hematocrit decrease or gastrointestinal hemorrhage during the ICU stay.
The prevalence of H. pylori based on stool antigen detection was only 6.3%. This percentage is much lower than that previously reported in industrialized countries and particularly in ICU patients (about 60%) [11, 13]. This latter prevalence was significantly higher than the 39% reported in blood donor control population [11]. Several factors might explain the low prevalence of H. pylori infection found here by rectal swabbing. The sensitivity of this method may be influenced by a variable amount of stools recovered by swabbing. Furthermore, the H. pylori antigen detection method was validated on direct stool samples rather than swabs [16, 17]. However, stool sampling can be difficult on admission in ICU patients because of intestinal ileus or impaired transit. The urea breath test, which is the reference method, had been performed in a restricted population that could not indicate a true prevalence [12], and this method cannot be used routinely in ICU patients. Because serological methods cannot discriminate recent from past infection, they may overestimate the frequency of H. pylori infection.
It is important to underline that, in our study, the seropositivity rate in a subgroup of 312 patients was 33%. This rate was significantly lower than in previous serological studies [5, 14, 19] and might corroborate the low rate found with the swab sampling. The exclusion from the study of the patients with a history of ulcers might have also contributed to this relatively low prevalence of H. pylori positivity in our population. Additionally, 27.9% of our patients were receiving antibiotics on admission to the ICU; these might have participated in the eradication of H. pylori [20]. According with our results, some studies suggest that the prevalence of H. pylori infection has been overestimated [21], and a recent investigation showed that the prevalence of peptic ulcer disease fell during a 10-year study period [22]. New epidemiological studies on H. pylori would be of interest to confirm this trend.
The frequency of patients who required red blood cell transfusion was 28.2% in our study, a rate close to that reported by Hebert and colleagues (25%) [23] but lower than that observed in a recent European survey (37%) [24]. However, it should be noted that we excluded patients who required significant red cell transfusions at about the time of admission to the ICU. The indications for red blood cell transfusion may vary with the type of ICU: Groeger and colleagues reported rates of 16% in a medical ICU and 27% in a surgical ICU [25]. The hemoglobin cutoff at which the ICU practitioners prescribed red blood cell transfusion was not recorded in our study, but they took account of the TRICC (Transfusion Requirement In Critical Care) study supporting a restrictive transfusion policy [26]. Similarly, contemporary French consensus guidelines recommended transfusion when the hemoglobin level fell below 7 g/dl, except in patients with ischemic myocardial disease, sepsis, or heart failure [18].
The incidence of digestive bleeding in our study (2.8%) was similar to the estimated prevalence in previous surveys [13, 27]. In addition, 7.5% of our patients had an unexplained decrease in the hematocrit warranting gastroscopic examination. However, 28.2% of the patients required blood transfusion, indicating clearly that some patients were transfused without the information on upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Robertson and colleagues observed a trend towards a significant relationship between H. pylori seropositivity and gastric bleeding in a series including 100 ICU patients [11]. Similarly, Van der Voort and colleagues found a significant correlation between [13C] urea breath test positivity and the endoscopic severity of upper gastrointestinal mucosal lesions in 44 ICU patients [12]. In a recent case-control study, Maury and colleagues showed that H. pylori infection, whatever method was used to detect it (serology, stool antigen detection or histologic examination), was more frequent in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding [28]. In contrast, no such relation was found with H. pylori seropositivity [13, 14, 19]. In two studies involving, respectively, 229 and 301 patients in cardiosurgical intensive care units, no link was found between H. pylori serostatus and upper gastrointestinal bleeding [14, 19]. The seroprevalence in these studies was about 60% [14, 18, 19]. Our study of a very large number of ICU patients showed no relationship between fecal H. pylori antigen status and gastrointestinal bleeding. Indeed, the 111 patients with H. pylori antigen positivity, indicating a current proven H. pylori infection, did not have a higher incidence of gastrointestinal bleeding or higher transfusion requirements. Similarly, the subgroup of 104 seropositive patients was not associated with higher gastrointestinal bleeding or red blood cell transfusions.
This large study showed a low prevalence of H. pylori infection in ICU patients, as diagnosed by antigen detection on rectal swabs. The patients infected by H. pylori were not at increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, suggesting that H. pylori does not have a major role in the pathogenesis of acute stress ulcer in ICU patients.
Key messages
Antigen detection of H. pylori on rectal swab was positive in 6.3% of the ICU patients.
The patients infected with H. pylori had no additional risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
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The authors thank Maryse André for her great help in this study, and Stephanie Ragot for her help for the statistical analysis. This work was supported in part by a grant from the Programme Hospitalier de Recherche Clinique Régional of the Teaching Hospital (CHU) of Poitiers, France.
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