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US 7856272 B2 Abstract An implantable interface system for a medical device system providing selective interconnectivity between conduits and therapy elements. The interface system contains connecting elements that each provide a robust connection between a selected conduit and a selected therapy element. The interface system enables the use of a surplus of therapy elements so that treatment to the same site (in the case of electrode migration or failure), or to different sites but within the spatial domain of the interface's elements may be delivered through the spare/excess therapy elements without the need for additional major surgical procedures.
Claims(9) 1. An implantable interface for a medical device system comprising:
(A) a top plate;
(B) a base plate;
(C) a plurality of therapy elements, each therapy element being associated with at least one base contact point in the base plate;
(D) a plurality of conduits, each conduit having a first end coupled to at least one top contact point in the top plate and a second end capable of being coupled to a monitoring or therapy device; and
(E) a middle plate positioned between the top plate and the base plate, the middle plate including at least one aperture;
(F) at least one removable connecting element selectively positionable between the top plate, middle plate, and the base plate to provide electrical connection between a first conduit and a first therapy element, the removable connecting element configured to provide physical contact between the top plate and base plate through the at least one aperture of the middle plate, wherein the at least one removable connecting element is configured to be repositioned to provide electrical connection between a second conduit and a second therapy element; and
(G) a spring mechanism to facilitate electrical connection provided by the at least one removable connecting element.
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Description The invention relates to the field of implantable systems for selecting therapy elements to monitor the status of and/or delivery therapy to tissue within a patient. More particularly, the invention provides convenient, non-invasive or minimally-invasive selection of a subset from a surplus of therapy elements previously implanted into tissue for connection with a (subset) of device conduits. The interface system may enable communication in a bi-directional manner (from device to tissue and from tissue to device) using the same therapy element(s) and/or conduits(s). Electrical stimulation of the brain has been used to treat any number of neurological disorders including, for example, pain and movement disorders. Electrical leads having many electrodes are implanted in the brain such that one or more cathodal electrodes and one or more anodal electrodes are in optimal locations to produce benefits or to minimize undesirable side effects. An implantable pulse generator (IPG) generates signals to deliver electrical stimulation to the brain tissue via the electrodes. These electrodes or electrodes in other leads, may be also used to record electrical signals that, once adequately processed and analyzed using implantable or portable devices, may be used to monitor the state of the tissue or organ and to also deliver a therapy when this state is approaching abnormalcy. Additionally or alternatively, sets of inputs catheters carrying drugs may be selectively connected to sets of output catheters for drug delivery to surrounding tissue. Depending on the disorder, sensing and or therapy systems may utilize a large number of electrodes or catheters to monitor and treat the disorder. Accordingly, the treating physician may configure the system with a spatial configuration of cathodes and anodes or of catheters that is best suited for any particular disorder or patient. If required, the treating physician may later optimize the electrode or catheter spatial configuration by selecting different electrodes or catheters from those originally chosen. Also, leads/electrodes or catheters may shift or migrate (in reference to the intended monitoring or therapy target) after being implanted, the chosen electrodes or catheters may �break,� or the intended target site may change over time. To either improve the therapeutic benefits or to replace malfunctioning or off-target electrodes or catheters in prior-art implanted medical devices often requires a major surgical procedure. Therefore, it is desirable to: a) implant more sensing and/or therapy elements than those actually used (i.e., those which sense electrical signals and/or through which currents or drugs are actually delivered to tissue) so that, by switching certain elements OFF and others ON, electrical currents or drugs continue to be delivered to the intended target or to a new one located within the spatial domain/reach of the sensing and/or therapy elements; and b) accomplish these tasks without further surgery. Therefore, there exists a need in the art for implantable interfaces for electrical monitoring and/or stimulation and/or for drug delivery having a plurality/surplus of electrodes or catheters that may be selectively chosen and coupled to monitor tissue electrical signals and deliver electrical stimulation or drugs to desired neural tissue, without exceeding or violating size constraints for implantability and/or without requiring additional surgeries. The following represents a simplified summary of some embodiments of the invention in order to provide a basic understanding of various aspects of the invention. This summary is not an extensive overview of the invention. It is not intended to identify key or critical elements of the invention or to delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some embodiments of the invention in simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented below. In accordance with aspects of the invention, an implantable interface system for a medical device system is disclosed. The interface system enables the flexible and efficient utilization of a surplus of sensing and/or therapeutic elements (i.e., therapy elements), allowing an optimal subset of these elements to be selected for use (and later modified if necessary) without major surgery that would otherwise be required to reposition, replace or activate more therapy elements. The interface system thus enables, for example, an increase in the available size of the electrical field or of the area to which drugs are delivered, while keeping the size of the hardware/device small so that it can be safely and ergonomically implanted. The interface system provides selective, re-programmable interconnectivity between a plurality/surplus of inputs and a plurality/surplus outputs that may be operated bi-directionally (inputs become outputs and vice-versa) depending on the application. These therapy elements may be implanted into or near an organ of a patient, for example, a brain. The interface system enables the use of a surplus of therapy elements so that treatment to the same site (in the case of electrode migration or failure), or to different sites but within the spatial domain of the interface's elements may be delivered through the spare/excess therapy elements without the need for additional major surgical procedures. For example, without further major surgery, the interface system may be used to select from a surplus of therapy elements to selectively determine which subset is used to provide input to a monitoring device. Alternatively, the interface system also enables selection of a subset of therapy elements (e.g., stimulation contacts or catheters) to be used as outputs to deliver therapy (e.g., stimulation or drugs, respectively. In an embodiment, the interface system may include two plates. A first plate may be coupled to the conduits via one or more first plate contact points. The second plate may be coupled to the therapy element via one or more second plate contact points. One or more connecting elements may be positioned between the first and second plates, wherein each connecting element provides a robust electrical connection between a selected conduit and a selected therapy element. In an embodiment, the connecting element provides physical contact between the first plate contact point associated with the selected conduit and the second plate contact point associated with the selected therapy element. In an embodiment, a middle plate may be provided between the first and second plates to facilitate positioning of the connecting elements. In an embodiment, a spring mechanism may also be provided within the interface system to ensure adequate electrical connection provided by the connecting elements. The interface system may be encapsulated in a housing that may include a cover such as a membrane so as to ensure a fluid-tight seal. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, one or more valves may be provided to couple one or more inlet tubes with a plurality of delivery/outlet tubes. In an embodiment, an inlet tube may be adjustably connected to a plurality of delivery tubes. A series of valves may be coupled together in a module so that fluid from a reservoir may be selectively delivered to one or more delivery tubes so as to delivery fluid to the patient in a desired two dimensional or three dimensional pattern. The amount of fluid being delivered to each delivery tube may be adjustable. The system can also be used bi-directionally, for example, to sample fluids from a plurality of sites and store them in chambers. The present invention is illustrated by way of example and not limited in the accompanying figures in which like reference numerals indicate similar elements and in which: Aspects of the invention may be embodied in any implantable medical device system wherein a component of the system is to be implanted within a patient to monitor tissue electrical signals and/or provide therapy in the form of electrical stimulation or drug delivery. The implantable interface system discussed herein may have physical attributes (length/width/thickness, consistency and weight) that will allow implantation avoiding or minimizing the potential for causing injury to the brain or spinal cord or discomfort to the patient, while maximizing precision and degree of contact between the device elements and the therapy targets or sites. An embodiment of the invention may utilize various treatment therapies for treating nervous system disorders. Treatment therapies can include any number of possibilities alone or in combination including, for example, electrical stimulation, drug delivery and/or providing a warning of impending undesirable events to the patient or to caregivers. Each of these treatment modalities may be operated using closed-loop feedback control or using open-loop therapy. Such closed-loop feedback control techniques receive one or more signals that carry information about a symptom or a condition of a nervous system disorder. Such signals can include, for example, electrical signals (such as EEG, ECoG and/or EKG), bio-chemical signals (such as change in quantity of neurotransmitters), temperature signals, pressure signals (such as blood pressure, intracranial pressure or cardiac pressure), respiration signals, heart rate signals, pH-level signals, and/or peripheral nerve signals (cuff electrodes on a peripheral nerve). Such signals may be recorded using one or more monitoring elements such as monitoring electrodes or sensors. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,227,203, assigned to Medtronic, Inc., provides examples of various types of monitoring elements that may be used to detect a symptom or a condition or a nervous system disorder and responsively generate a neurological signal. In accordance with one set of embodiments, the implantable interface system is associated with a therapy delivery element or a monitoring element or a combination of both (dual function). As used herein, the term �therapy elements� refers generally to the structures of the medical device system providing therapy and/or monitoring a condition. For example, therapy elements include therapy delivery elements 130 and/or monitoring elements 140. As another example, discussed herein, therapy elements may include catheters (or tubes) for delivering fluid to the patient or receiving fluid from the patient. The implantable device 120 may continuously or intermittently communicate with an external programmer 123 (e.g., patient or physician programmer) via telemetry using, for example, radio-frequency signals and having a coil 124 and a lead 122 coupling the programmer 123 with the coil 124. The external programmer 123 may be any general-purpose computing device (e.g., personal computer, hand-held device, etc.) having an operating system configured with custom external system application software. In an embodiment where the medical device system 100 includes a brain stimulation system, the medical device system 100 delivers electrical stimulation to the brain through the therapy delivery elements 130. In the event that the medical device system 100 also utilizes closed-loop feedback control, the medical device system 100 monitors Brain Electrical Activity (BEA) or some other signal from the monitoring elements 140, conditions the brain signals for processing, determines the onset, presence, and/or intensity of any neurological event, configures the parameters for delivering electrical stimulation through the therapy delivery elements 130 if any should be provided. The medical device system 100 also includes an implantable interface system interconnecting therapy elements 130 and/or 140 with the conduits 150. Also, as used herein, the term �conduit� refers generally to the structures of medical device system that interconnects the implantable device to the interface system. For example, conduits may be conduits 310 that provide/receive electrical signals between the implantable device and the interface system. As another example, discussed herein, conduits may include catheters (or tubes) for delivering or receiving fluid between the implantable device and the interface system. The interface system 403 may be configured so as to comport with the physical contours of the patient's skull. For example, in the embodiment where the interface system 403 is implanted within a cavity 443 within the patient's skull, the interface system 403 may have an inner wall surface that is substantially aligned with a surrounding inner surface of the patient's skull. Such alignment simulates the original physical surroundings of the patient's brain to avoid trauma thereto. If desired for a particular application, dura mater may be removed and the inner wall of the interface system may be placed in direct contact with the subject's cerebral spinal fluid/brain, for example, as described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/339,108 filed on Jan. 25, 2006 and entitled �Anchoring of Medical Device Component Adjacent a Dura of the Brain or Spinal Cord.� As can be appreciated, To illustrate the operation of the interface system 600, One skilled in the art will appreciate that there are many known ways to communicatively connect a desired subset of base contact points 715 to top contact points 720, and the means for connection may vary depending upon the application and may include, but are not limited to, galvanic connections such as may be provided by a connecting wire or solid state relay, optical connections, or fluidic connections such as may be provided by one or more valves. The interface system may enable easy selection of the desired connections, and ensure that the connections are robust. Techniques for selecting desired connections may include, for example, any of the following: (a) mechanical means, such as by pressing one or more buttons that operate to toggle (or otherwise modify) the state(s) of particular connection(s); (b) use of telemetry from a programmer device (e.g., using infrared, radio-frequency, or ultrasound) to toggle connections; or (c) use of an optional middle connecting plate 620, which may be inserted between bottom plate 630 and top plate 615, wherein the connecting plate 620 essentially serves as a mechanism to position one or more connecting pins through apertures geometrically aligned with top and bottom contact points, in order to provide connections between desired contact points when the plates 615, 620, and 630 are assembled together. Thus, Turning to Turning to Referring to Referring back to In an alternative embodiment, an access template may be provided that is not biased. Regardless of the existence of the biasing element, the access template may be locked in a first position with a locking feature 940 and to move the access template to the second position may require the pressing of one or more buttons so as to allow unlocking of the access template and allow it to translate to the second position. As can be appreciated, the use of more than one optional locking feature 940 provides additional security that incidental contact will not allow the access template to translate into an aligned position. Further security may be provided by requiring the insertion of one or more keys 941 so as to unlock the one or more locking features 940. In addition, multiple access templates may be provided and two different access templates may be configured so that the access templates are each translated in different directions in order to align the apertures with the controller extensions. Thus, looking at It should be noted that, similar to the embodiment depicted in It should be noted that if a translating connector pin 1410 is used that is similar to what is disclosed in As can be appreciated, the ability to control which conduits are coupled to which therapy elements helps minimize the need for surgical replacement or repositioning of therapy elements in the event that they break down, migrate or the patient's monitoring or therapy target(s) or condition changes after the therapy elements are implanted. Instead, the conduits may be coupled to alternative therapy elements. Thus, in the above two embodiments, connectors from one plate make contact with another plate only when deployed. The deployment of the connectors may be achieved through a variety of techniques including, but not limited to, spring mechanisms (that operate in a manner similar to that of retractable ball-point pens), magnets, radio-frequency tags, ultrasound, and/or infrared light. Where a spring mechanism is utilized, the spring mechanism may be depressed with a �pointer� (e.g., tool 1175 of It should be noted that in addition to electrical connectors, other types of connectors such as optical connectors can be similarly configured. As can be appreciated, a first light pipe with a plurality of passageways could be aligned with a plurality of light pipes and by selectively connecting the first light pipe to one of the plurality of light pipes, optical signals could be routed as desired. In an embodiment, the housing of the interface system may include 5 holes in the four corners and center of the outer surface of the skull-mounted connector, where each hole has a pin which is removable and protrudes from the closed scalp. An indelible biocompatible ink (such as a tattoo) or some other fiducial may be used to mark the scalp around the protruding pins and after this has been done, the pins may be removed. These scalp fiducials may be subsequently used to guide alignment with the access template, which will be positioned within the interface system. It should be noted that some other number of fiducials may be used, however, at least three fiducials is preferred so as to ensure a proper orientation. As noted above, while electrical signals can be recorded and electrical stimulation may be used to treat a patient, pharmaceutical compounds and medicaments may be beneficial in treating a patient. In addition, the ability to collect fluids from various portions of the patient's brain may be helpful in detecting and analyzing the patient's condition. While It should be noted that It should be noted that multiple flow passageways may be provided in the core 1920, with each flow passageway stacked on top of another flow passageway. In such a configuration, depressing the button 1721 will align a different flow passageway with associated tubes. This depression can toggle the state of an associated valve, for example, by causing a rotation to allow flow passage in any number of combinations. As depicted in Although ports are shown in a single line for simplicity, it will be appreciated that the ports 2515 and 2516 may be in any direction along the tube 2510. For example, there may be an array of ports 2515 and 2516 along the entire surface of tube 2510. Moreover, plate 2520 may alternatively be a hollow cylinder to which drugs arrive via a conduit and then plate 2520 delivers fluid only to the adjoining port that it engages. Even further, there may be multiple plates 2520 in tube 2510 to provide additional flexibility. Alternative embodiments are also possible, for example, the embodiment of In an embodiment, the length of the slidable plate 2520 may be increased so that the slidable plate 2520 extends a substantial length down the tube 2510. In such an embodiment, the slidable plate 2520 may include a pattern of openings that matches a pattern of ports in the tube 2510 such that moving the slidable plate 2520 a small distance causes a substantial change in the number of ports that open or blocked by the slidable plate. As can be appreciated, the ports may be evenly or variable spaced and in a closed position, none of the openings of the slidable plate will be aligned with the ports in the tube 2510. It will be appreciated that any number of configurations may be implemented in accordance with the invention. For example, as discussed, the interface system (and corresponding layout of the associated components) may take the form of any number of geometric shapes. Moreover, connecting pins 625 may take the form of any number of connecting elements for providing electrical connectivity. In an embodiment, the controller extensions may be translatable via the application of magnet force. As can be appreciated, such a configuration will allow the individual adjusting the delivery of stimulation to adjust which electrodes are connected to which conduits without the need to pierce (with a �needle�) or make a small incision in the patient's tissue. It should be noted that the control of the position of the valves and position of the connector extension 821 may be automated and controlled via a controller, which may be programmed via a wireless manner with a programmer such as a physician programmer. The advantage of using mechanical controlling is that no electrical power is required to change the configuration. The interface system disclosed above provides the ability to selectively identify those therapy elements that should be operable by the medical device system. The therapy elements may be selected initially during implant but may also later be modified via use of the key and/or through a minimally invasive procedure. For example, in the embodiment of a circular interface system ( Moreover, the ability of the interface system to connect more than one implanted element in tissue together into a single connection in the device (e.g., as depicted in The usefulness of the invention should be apparent to one skilled in the art. The use of any and all examples or exemplary language herein (e.g., �such as�) is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention unless otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element as essential to the practice of the invention. The present invention has sometimes been described in terms of preferred and illustrative embodiments thereof. Numerous other embodiments, modifications and variations within the scope and spirit of the appended claims will occur to persons of ordinary skill in the art from a review of this disclosure. Patent Citations
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Highway funding ideas include taxes on hybrids
tpe Posts: 2,342I agree, as far as taxes go the gas tax, in its present form, is probably the fairest one we have. The fact that the low mpg vehicle pays more for road construction and maintenance than the high mpg vehicle is something that was self imposed, which makes it hard to be sympathetic.
I personally don't see us getting away from the current system any time soon. Eventually a change in our highway funding will have to come about. I think that within the next 10 years there will be a resurgence in electric vehicles, that will pay zero in gas taxes. This will force a re-examination of this whole gas tax approach. Maybe it will be through more toll roads but I find that system to have too much overhead. I'd like to see residential streets funded through local property taxes, state highways funded through the state's sales tax and adopt a federal sales tax that not only went to interstate highway maintenance but deficit reduction and social security/medicaid solvency. -
rorr Posts: 3,630"I would still say that the rich defense company owners are makeing alot more money per capita then the employees."
Yes. But then it is the "rich...owners" that created the jobs in the first place. If it weren't for the 'rich owners' those jobs probably wouldn't exist.
"The government could spend money in many other ways and create jobs."
You're better off looking to private industry to create jobs rather than the government.
"However my main argument is that simply whining that the rich pay too much taxes and this is unfair. Totally underscores the complexity of the issue."
My problem is with whining about the rich in general as though no one has the right to be rich and that no matter HOW much they pay in taxes, it ain't enough. Totally ignores the complexity of the issue.
"I think for most people the gas tax is rather fair and doesn't require any sort of intrusive devices like a tax on the amount of miles travelled."
Ahhhh, finally back to the topic. Most people don't even THINK about whether or not the gas tax is 'fair' or not. Frankly, I think the people in here claiming the current setup is 'fair' are simply those who don't want to see it changed because they realize that ANY move to make it more 'fair' will mean they are paying a higher proportion of the taxes.
Why should a tax on miles traveled by intrusive? Given current technology, it shouldn't be difficult to develope a means for the pump to read the mileage since the last gas purchase without going to GPS. -
mpalczew Posts: 8>> You're better off looking to private industry to create jobs rather than the government.
Yes, I was just saying that there are many industries the government could and does pump money into.
>> My problem is with whining about the rich in general as though no one has the right to be rich and that no matter HOW much they pay in taxes, it ain't enough. Totally ignores the complexity of the issue.
The rich in the US really have very little to complain about. The US offers some of the best opportunities to get rich out of anywhere else in the world and some of the lowest taxes for the rich. I have no sympathy for those rich complaining about taxes, they are spoiled children that don't realize how good they have it, and/or they are just so greedy that nothing will ever satisfy them. Personally I'm greatefull for all I have and the opportunities provided for me. Taxes aren't all bad, they buy you and me civilization. It's quite a bargain.
>> move to make it more 'fair' will mean they are paying a higher proportion of the taxes.
I doubt it. Most of the taxes proposed charge more for heavier vehicles(it makes sense those vehicles wear the roads alot more).
My problem is that other taxes tend to be far more intrusive.
>> Given current technology, it shouldn't be difficult to develope a means for the pump to read the mileage since the last gas purchase without going to GPS.
And what happens when your odometer breaks? What happens if you put alot of miles down on a dyno. Why should you pay taxes in one state for miles travelled in another. Yeah the current system isn't better but the intrusiveness of the government watching you using GPS is not something I trust. Excuse me for not trusting the government to not abuse the newfound powers it would gain. -
rorr Posts: 3,630"And what happens when your odometer breaks?"
Don't use the odometer. Mileage data goes into on-board computer in RAM, is read by the pump, and then reset. Pump could also read vehicle GVWR stored in ROM and adjust the tax rate according to vehicle weight (since heavier vehicles theoretically cause more wear/tear).
"What happens if you put alot of miles down on a dyno."
Good point. Just last week, I put another 35 miles on a dyno........you WERE kidding with this excuse, right?
"Why should you pay taxes in one state for miles travelled in another."
Uh, doesn't this happen with the current gas tax?
I'll reiterate, a tax based on vehicle mileage CAN be implemented without going to GPS. Why should it be more intrusive for the government to know how FAR you drove vs. how much gas you used? -
tpe Posts: 2,342"I have no sympathy for those rich complaining about taxes, they are spoiled children that don't realize how good they have it, and/or they are just so greedy that nothing will ever satisfy them."
That's a pretty common sentiment in our society. It seems most people are both envious and resentful of those that make a lot of money. The top 5% of income earners pay just under 55% of all income taxes. Let's start with the premise that these people are probably wealthy enough to stop working or at least stop getting paid. Now let's get a little Ayn Randish. What if this top 5% said to the other 95% that they are tired of this resentment and are going to stop making money. How is the government going to handle this 55% shortfall in income tax revenue? My guess is that the average Joe would pretty quickly realize that it is the rich that are pulling the wagon and maybe they should stop their whining. -
mpalczew Posts: 8>> Don't use the odometer. Mileage data goes into on-board computer in RAM, is read by the pump, and then reset.
Yeah some fancy computer, that'll be more reliable than an odometer. >>>> "Why should you pay taxes in one state for miles travelled in another."
>> Uh, doesn't this happen with the current gas tax?
Only if you live close to the border. Not on a typical vacation. For this system to work reasonably it would need to be federal or somehow figure when you are going out of state to get a fillup.
>> I'll reiterate, a tax based on vehicle mileage CAN be implemented without going to GPS.
Anything CAN be implemented but it wouldn't work. First fraud becoe way to easy Odometer rollback, computer flash. Then you have to install this system onto everyone's car, intrusive as hell. I'm not going to put a computer into my classic.
>> Mileage data goes into on-board computer in RAM, is read by the pump, and then reset.
Yeah, my gas can is going to record mileage.
This system will never fly and it's lunacy that tax payer dollars are currently being wasted on investigating it. -
mpalczew Posts: 8>> What if this top 5% said to the other 95% that they are tired of this resentment and are going to stop making money.
Yeah, and what if pigs fly out of my [non-permissible content removed]. The point is that the rich in the US have it good. No amount of poorly fabricated scenarios or analogies are going to change that.
The king may complain that he has it tough, but you don't see him applying for the job of a peasant. -
mpalczew Posts: 8>> Remember - there are Lottery winners EVERY DAY. Someday you might be the rich guy/gal.
Now there's a tax on people bad at math
>> Don't begrudge them their money, lest you want to be treated that way yourself soemday.
They are treated better here than anywhere else. I'm fine with that. -
rorr Posts: 3,630You're not making sense to me.....it must be me.
"Yeah some fancy computer, that'll be more reliable than an odometer."
All I'm saying is a means could be provided to record mileage over a tank of gas besides just the odometer. You ARE aware that many vehicles ALREADY have a 'black box' to record some criteria (speed, throttle/brake position, etc.) which can be used in accident reconstruction? Is there any reason to assume that this same technology couldn't also be used to record vehicle mileage and then this number be reset by the pump?
Why the fascination with whether or not the taxes would be equitibly divied up if you drive across state lines? This apparently isn't a problem now; why is it all of a sudden a concern if we go to a mileage-based user-pays tax system?
Personally, this whole argument against a mileage-based system is beginnging to sound like "The ONLY WAY to make this system work is using GPS, and that is WAY TOO intrusive and Big Brotherish so we should not even be CONSIDERING a mileage-based system".
No, you wouldn't have to install this system in everyone's car, nor worry about if your gas can recorded mileage. The pump would still charge a gas tax if you DIDN'T use the mileage reading, OR it would charge a mileage tax if your car were so equipped. The government could then bump up the gas tax to encourage drivers to use the mileage-based system instead.
"I'm not going to put a computer into my classic."
Good. And I wouldn't dream of installing a computer in my '66 Mustang fastback either. I would just pay the gas tax INSTEAD. -
rorr Posts: 3,630
stevedebi LAPosts: 3,863"NY Legislature is possibly thinking of taxing skinny people MORE because they buy less taxable sweets and fast food. Ya see... in Manhattan everyone is on this health kick and NYC has discovered that tax revenues from fast food/sweets etc have been diminishing."
Actually a funny post (yes, I realize it is sarcasm), because in reality a recent study found that New Yorkers are actually heavier than the national average - but they think they are lighter. -
stevedebi LAPosts: 3,863"Not all states are equal. Alaska only charges 8 cents per gallon. It would be interesting to see if the states that charge the most have the best roads."
Well, that should cover the 8 miles or so of roads in Alaska.
No, seriously, they don't have nearly as many miles of roads as most of the lower 48 states. Maybe they can tax bush pilots by the number of miles they fly? Sounds fair to me... -
stevedebi LAPosts: 3,863"Having lived in Ireland, I can tell you the result of this. They calculate the tax based on # of liters. This results in 1.98 liter engines (to stay below 2.0) with turbos."
True, but how many 6.0 liter V10 engines do you have over there? Rewarding smaller engines does work to reduce consumption. -
stevedebi LAPosts: 3,863"Would you care to tell us what tax breaks are available to big SUV's?"
Over 6000 lbs, they can be deducted off of a business income tax return with accelerated depreciation. It was supposed to help out the small farmers (who need heavy duty pickups and similar vehicles), but it covers any heavy vehicle. Same reason that over 6000 lbs is not subject to CAFE, and you can only buy new diesel engines in CA for vehicles over 6000 lbs. So you can get that thirsty 6.0 liter Turbodiesel Excursion, but not a highly efficient 2.0 liter VW diesel. -
gagrice San DiegoPosts: 29,253All I'm saying is a means could be provided to record mileage over a tank of gas besides just the odometer.
It is really quite simple. If it is on a state by state basis. When you are out of state the tax per gallon can be set at about a buck. If your electronic device is broke or you don't have one, you pay the higher per gallon tax. I believe that is the solution Oregon is going with. Your going to pay one way or another.
When all the rich folks follow the example set by George Soros. They will have all their money in overseas accounts that are impossible to tax. Most of the rich in this country are providing jobs for the rest of us. -
gagrice San DiegoPosts: 29,253I believe that was only through 2004 tax year. It is back to a normal 5 year depreciation. You can write off any business vehicle over 5 years. That was a one time deal to stimulate truck sales. I think it worked. Big SUVs that fit the truck weight were included and got all the negative press, Surprise!
stevedebi LAPosts: 3,863"I believe that was only through 2004 tax year. It is back to a normal 5 year depreciation. You can write off any business vehicle over 5 years. That was a one time deal to stimulate truck sales. I think it worked. Big SUVs that fit the truck weight were included and got all the negative press, Surprise!"
Ah, I hadn't heard is was limited in length. -
gagrice San DiegoPosts: 29,253Coming to a State near you, SOON!
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Lee Younglove is motoring about town in a way that could be the future of driving in America: A state-installed Global Positioning System in his Subaru Outback counts every mile he's logging, and a transmitter in the car will tell the pump at one of two Portland gas stations how many miles he's traveled.
Soon, as part of a state experiment, he'll be paying 1.2 cents for every mile but won't be charged the state's 24-cents-a-gallon gas tax.
That's because Oregon sees little future in its gas tax, which has been at the same level since 1993. Voters don't want to raise it, inflation has eaten much of its value and fuel-efficient cars such as hybrids are reducing collections.
As an alternative, the state is experimenting with a virtual-tollway system in which a road-user fee would replace the gas tax.
Later this year, the state will stop collecting the gas tax at the pump for some of them and start charging the mileage fee. Another group will pay 10 cents a mile during rush hour and fourth-tenths of a cent for each mile at other times. The fees are for in-state travel only. A third set of participants will still pay the gas tax.
Results of the yearlong experiment, along with recommendations, will be presented to the Legislature in three years so lawmakers can decide whether to impose the nation's first statewide user-fee system, aided by satellites.
Oregon has a history of trailblazing with motoring revenues.
In 1919, it became the first state to impose a gas tax, and its trial with a road-user fee system is being watched around the nation as other states struggle with transportation budget shortfalls, officials said.
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larsb Posts: 8,204This system will be installed in MY CAR when a deputy is standing there holding a .45 to my temple. No other way.
I did the math.
For 15,000 miles a year, the above Oregonian will pay $180 in per mile charges, but at 24 cents a gallon gas tax, only $100 in gas tax for a 36 mpg vehicle.
Not only that, what happens when he leaves Oregon on a driving vacation? Do they only charge for INSTATE miles?
It's going to be impossible to make this happen nationwide.
Oregonian Hybrid Owners - start e-mailing and calling your state reps NOW before it's too late. Don't put up with tht crap !! They're ripping you off !!! -
gagrice San DiegoPosts: 29,253Not only that, what happens when he leaves Oregon on a driving vacation? Do they only charge for INSTATE miles?
It says you only pay for instate miles. That means they are tracking your whereabouts. Also did you notice it is 10 cents per mile during rush hour. I think that would get people to car pool faster than anything. We can thank the hybrid owners for this kind of intrusion. It was never an issue until they started selling hybrids that skew the tax revenues. I still think it would be easiest to just read your odometer when you license and pay so much per mile on your renewal. I don't like the idea of them tracking us around. I know that GM has put a black box in most of their vehicles since about 1998. My 1999 Suburban had one. It ties to the Onstar system. Just another piece of worthless electronics in our vehicles. -
larsb Posts: 8,204I don't care if they track me. Maybe they'll get the info to Sam's Club that says I go there a lot and Sam's will mail me a BIG FAT coupon !!
What I do care about is a system which is unfairly adding a tax on people who are addressing the over-consumption of oil and the dirty air in this country.
The best way is to just increase the gas tax for EVERYONE and force the drivers of the 15 MPG beasts into a smaller vehicle. Preferably a hybrid. -
gagrice San DiegoPosts: 29,253The best way is to just increase the gas tax for EVERYONE and force the drivers of the 15 MPG beasts into a smaller vehicle. Preferably a hybrid.
That is hard to do with current political views. I think that taxing by the mile is the most fair. Just difficult to administer. It is easier to add more tax to the gas. I don't think it will happen. We are dealing with more than one entity of our state and federal government. You have the people that are trying to clean up the air and cut fossil fuel usage. They manage to push through tax incentives for hybrids. This makes folks think the government is in favor of us using less gas. Wrong, you have the part of the government that has to keep the roads and bridges in good shape. How to deal with the people that bought hybrids and can afford to drive more miles each year. Try to add more taxes and it never gets on the table. Throw in the lobbyists who get things rolling by donating money to our Congress and political parties. It is not as simple as you make it out to be. Oregon is considered one of the most progressive states for cleaning up the air and water. They are trying to preserve their infrastructure the fairest way possible. I think they are going to be the leader in the field. As soon as other states see that money rolling in for every mile that every vehicle travels. They WILL jump on the bandwagon. It will affect diesel cars that are sold in Oregon as well. So it is not just aimed at hybrids. As I have said many times Hybrids especially the Prius are so in your face that they get people look. And that is what Oregon is doing. Looking at ways to pay for their road maintenance. -
tpe Posts: 2,342IMO, a tax per mile scheme is inevitable and it is fair. However, I can also see it from the other point of view. You have people in low mpg vehicles feeling like they are paying more than their share in gas taxes. And you have people in fuel efficient vehicles feeling like they are having to pay more for gas because some are using more than their share.
It's definitely a contentious issue and the best way to deal with it is when a driver renews his registration. If you have a uniform charge based on miles driven no one is going to be too upset. If you start imposing a surcharge at the pump for drivers of fuel efficient vehicles that is not going to go over very well. -
gagrice San DiegoPosts: 29,253the best way to deal with it is when a driver renews his registration
I agree. It would be simpler all the way around. If they wanted to charge a little more for a big honkin SUV that would be easier to do at registration time also.
If you drive 15,000 miles a year at 1.25 cents per mile it would make your license mileage fee $187.50. The state would then remove their share of the gas tax or at least cut it to a minimum. For those that conserve and do not drive as much such as the senior citizens it would be a very small amount to pay. And folks with high mileage cars would still be paying less federal gas tax. -
coalburner Posts: 9All vehicles driving down a road do slight damage to the road. The more heavy a vehicle is, the more damage it does to the road surface. This damage goes up exponentially with weight. A 1600 pound geo metro should not be charged as much for road maintenance as A 6000 pound SUV that does about 20 times as much damage to the road per mile driven. This is in no way even remotely fair!
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STOCKTON – The San Joaquin County Agricultural Commissioner's Office detected a second light brown apple moth in the Stockton area on February 19 in a residential area on Alice Street. This moth was found within 1 ½ miles of an initial moth find detected on Feb. 9 on E. Third Street.
Sammy Davis - a man whose bravery beyond the call of duty in the Vietnam War made him a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient - is being inducted into the 2010 Manteca Hall of Fame.
Gary and Melinda Fiorio are now part of a new community. And they couldn't be happier with their new living arrangement.
Finley's Bar and Grill is garnering some national attention.
The Manteca Ministerial Association has not scheduled any community Good Friday service this year, but several churches in Manteca, Lathrop, and Ripon are offering prayerful observance opportunities in which area faithful can take part.
Swamp rock 'n rockabilly night is coming to Manteca.
Scenes from the St. Anthony's Catholic Church Young Men's Institute Palm Sunday breakfast.
There is finally a light at the end of the tunnel for the East Union Cemetery after nearly two years of constant problems and difficult negotiations with the California State Cemetery and Funeral Bureau to get back its business license as well as its frozen bank accounts and endowment funds.
Manteca's biggest event - the 14th annual Crossroads Street Fair that draws crowds in excess of 35,000 - has just 10 vendor spaces left.
RIPON - Lemon grass was the last-minute secret ingredient that Ripon Chef John Mangelos had to work into his entrees at last Thursday night's Iron Man cook-off competition with two other chefs.
Three dozen pairs of hands equals 10,000 plastic eggs.
Scenes from the City of Lathrop's Youth Advisory Commission and Park and Recreation Department's Monster Bash Skateboarding tournament conducted at Lathrop Skate Park.
Manteca's leaders are making a pitch for Uncle Sam's green dollars in a bid to keep a lid on future sewer costs for municipal ratepayers.
Volunteers are helping stretch the effectiveness of the Manteca Fire Department by doing re-inspection of various businesses where safety concerns and possible fire hazards were previously noted by full-time trained personnel.
Debby Moorhead would like nothing better than to see hundreds of Manteca veterans walking down flag-lined Yosemite Avenue on Memorial Day to the applause of thousands of spectators lining the street for the city's first parade honoring those who have served America.
The annual Costa's Wild-game Feed will be held Friday, Dec. 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Manteca Trailer and Motorhome, 204 Vasconcellos (corner E. Highway 120). A story in the Monday, Dec. 1, edition of the Bulletin inadvertently indicated that the event will be held on March 5.
It's time to celebrate the continuing effort to support the Stockton-San Joaquin County Library and literacy year after year.
A decades-long tradition of giving at Christmas continues on December 5 at Manteca Trailer and Motorhome when the perennially popular Costa's Wild-Game Feed returns.
The clock is running for Manteca to avoid a $234,795 stand-alone special election.
A global movement whose mission is to demystify the seemingly secret codes of computer science is coming to Lathrop High School on December 11. The hour-long tutorials are not just for the Spartan students. The two introductory sessions are open to the public as well.
The Nov. 4 general election was recently certified by the Registrar of Voters of San Joaquin County.
LATHROP – If you're a government agency, getting rid of stuff isn't as easy as just taking it to the dump.
About four or five times a year, Sister Ann Venita Britto and her Ministry of Caring will conduct a special Thanksgiving luncheon for those at Valley CAPS.
The last time Manteca – and the rest of the United States – faced a major flu epidemic that had the potential of closing schools and quarantining victims was 96 years ago.
Samantha Placeres of Manteca graduated with her Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University School of Law in a commencement ceremony held on May 16 in Malibu.
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A rollover accident spurred by slow traffic and a driver trying to avoid a collision claimed the life of a 64-year-old Sonora woman on Thanksgiving.
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Adam, TheoOverview
Most widely held works about
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Theo Adam
Das Rheingold
by Richard Wagner
73 editions published between 1967 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 651 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Theo Adam is Wotan, leader of the gods, in this extraordinary performance of the prologue to Wagner's Ring cycle--one of only two Met broadcasts ever conducted by the great Herbert von Karajan. The star-studded cast includes Gerhard Stolze as Loge, the cunning demi-god of fire, Martti Talvela and Karl Ridderbusch as the giants, Fasolt and Fafner, Zoltán Kelemen as the Nibelung dwarf Alberich, and a young Sherrill Milnes in the supporting role of Donner
Rienzi [tragic opera in five acts]
by Richard Wagner
38 editions published between 1970 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 629 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Rienzi, der Letzte der Tribunen: Grosse tragische Oper in fünf Akten
Fidelio op. 72
by Ludwig van Beethoven
104 editions published between 1969 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 627 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The well loved team of Waltraud Meier and Placido Domingo join conductor Daniel Barenboim in a complete recording of Beethoven's intense and dramatic opera
Der fliegende Holländer
by Richard Wagner
41 editions published between 1968 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 580 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Broadcast December 30th, 1950
Der Freischütz
by Carl Maria von Weber
53 editions published between 1973 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 573 WorldCat member libraries worldwide (1) WEIKL, Bernd (baritone). (1) VOGEL, Siegfried (bass). (1) JANOWITZ, Gundula (soprano). (1) MATHIS, Edith (soprano). (1) ADAM, Theo (bass). (1) SCHREIER, Peter (tenor). (1) CRASS, Franz (bass). (1) LIEB, Gunther (baritone). (1) LEIPZIG RADIO CHORUS. (1) DRESDEN STAATSKAPELLE. (1) KLEIBER, Carlos (conductor)
Die Zauberflöte K. 620
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
11 editions published between 1984 and 1994 in German and No Linguistic content and held by 501 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
by Richard Wagner
72 editions published between 1967 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 482 WorldCat member libraries worldwide In Wagner's colorful portrait of medieval Nuremberg, the wealthy Pogner (Ezio Flagello) promises his beautiful daughter Eva (Pilar Lorengar) in marriage to the winner of a song contest. But the girl has already set her sights on the handsome Walther (James King). Naturally, various obstacles have to be overcome before the happy conclusion. Benno Kusche plays Beckmesser, Eva's unsuccessful suitor, and Theo Adam is Hans Sachs, the town's cobbler and reigning poet whose deep insights into human nature make this opera so much more than a delightful comedy. Maestro Thomas Schippers leads the Met's vast orchestral and choral forces
Die Walküre
by Richard Wagner
62 editions published between 1968 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Wagner's powerful and wrenching tale of ill-fated love requires a cast of great singing actors, and that's just what this broadcast provides. Jon Vickers and Régine Crespin are the brother and sister who fall rapturously in love, only to be torn apart by death. The legendary Birgit Nilsson sings Brünnhilde, the Valkyrie of the title who is punished by her father (the magnificent Theo Adam as Wotan) for doing what he really wants her to do. Herbert von Karajan conducts his final Met performance
by Richard Wagner
65 editions published between 1973 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The meeting of Siegfried with the dragon and with Brünnhilde
by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
18 editions published between 1968 and 1993 in German and Undetermined and held by 377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lulu [Oper in drei Akten nach den Tragödien Erdgeist und Büchse der Pandora von Frank Wedekind]
by Alban Berg
20 editions published between 1997 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Christine Schäfer sings the title role in Berg's twelve-tone masterpiece--the femme fatale who so enthralls admirers both male and female that they are powerless to halt their own destruction. Among them are Dr. Schön (James Courtney) and his son Alwa (David Kuebler), the Countess Geschwitz (Hanna Schwarz), the Painter (Clifton Forbes), two princes, an acrobat, and a schoolboy. But the magnetic Lulu is the emotional vortex around which everything revolves--all the way through her own downward spiral, until she is brutally murdered by Jack the Ripper. Maestro James Levine brings unparalleled insight and unexpected lyricism to the score, leading a powerful performance
Die Zauberflöte
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
40 editions published between 1970 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 360 WorldCat member libraries worldwide 18. Jahrhundert; Oper
Così fan tutte
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
9 editions published between 1970 and 2010 in Italian and held by 285 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Two sisters whose fiancés have gone off to war (or so they pretend), a clever maid, a cynical old philosopher, and those same two fiancés in disguise--six characters is all it takes for Mozart and his librettist, Lorenzo Da Ponte, to explore both the fun and the heartbreak that love can lead to in this equally lighthearted and deeply human comedy. James Levine masterfully leads a stellar cast that includes Carol Vaness and Tatiana Troyanos as the sisters, Jerry Hadley and Thomas Hampson as their fiancés, Betsy Norden as Despina, and Richard Van Allen as Don Alfonso
Die schweigsame Frau
by Richard Strauss
31 editions published between 1979 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Die schweigsame Frau: Komische Oper in drei Aufzügen, op.80. Libretto: Stefan Zweig
Alfonso und Estrella D. 732
by Franz Schubert
6 editions published between 1978 and 1994 in German and No Linguistic content and held by 265 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Der Messias
by George Frideric Handel
26 editions published between 1959 and 1997 in 4 languages and held by 264 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Messiah highlights Comfort ye my people,And the glory of the Lord, O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion,He shall feed his flock, I know that my Redeemer liveth, Halleluhah chorus Margaret Marshall, Soprano;Catherine Robbin,mezzo-soprano;Charles Brett,countertenor,Anthony Rolfe-Johnson, tenor;Robert Hale, bass;Saul Quirke, boy soprano Monteverdi choir English Baroque soloists John Eliot Gardiner, conductor
Ariadne auf Naxos
by Richard Strauss
20 editions published between 1968 and 2008 in German and Undetermined and held by 260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Solists : RIE Staatskapelle Dresden ; Rudolf Kempe, con
Requiem K 626
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
13 editions published between 1983 and 2001 in 3 languages and held by 259 WorldCat member libraries worldwide CD #710
by Eugen d' Albert
10 editions published between 1965 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 254 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Set in 18th century Catalonia, the story of the love of a selfish feudal lord and a handsome, brave shepherd for the same beautiful gypsy dancer
Kantaten cantatas = cantates
by Johann Sebastian Bach
12 editions published between 1966 and 1996 in German and Undetermined and held by 250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide more
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Adam, Theo Ariadne (Greek mythology) Bass-baritones Cantatas, Sacred Choruses Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with orchestra Elijah--(Biblical prophet) Flying Dutchman Germany Germany (East) Jesus Christ Kyrie eleison (Music) Live sound recordings Meistersinger Meistersinger von Nürnberg (Wagner, Richard) Music Music--Computer network resources New York (State)--New York Nonets (Bassoons (2), clarinets (2), horns (2), oboes (2), double bass), Arranged Opera Operas Operas, Arranged Operas--Analysis, appreciation Operas--Excerpts Operas--Excerpts, Arranged Operas--Librettos Oratorios Oratorios--Excerpts Overtures Piano music (4 hands), Arranged Recitative Requiems Rienzo, Cola di, Ring des Nibelungen (Wagner, Richard) Rondos (Bassoons (2), clarinets (2), horns (2), oboes (2)) Sacred vocal music Siegfried (Legendary character) Singers Solo cantatas Solo cantatas, Sacred Solo cantatas, Sacred (Low voice) Songs Suites (Orchestra) Symphonies (Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus) Te Deum laudamus (Music) Valkyries (Norse mythology) Vocal duets Vocal quartets Wedekind, Frank, Wind sextets (Bassoons (2), clarinets (2), horns (2))
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Scenario: I have a relay coil in my schematic and I insert it in my panel layout. The relay needs a base. For it to show up properly - at least the way I want to see it on the BOM, I have to insert the base footprint - I don't like how the "Multiple Catalog" option works with the BOM Report. Is there a way that if a component is inserted, ACADE will automatically insert a dependant component, or at least prompt me to insert the dependant component without me having to go find it? Thank you in advance!
Thank you very much for your suggestion.
Currently, the AutoCAD Electrical will not automatically insert a dependant component when a component is inserted, if you need to insert the Footprint for a component in the schematic drawing, then you need to find it in the component list.
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Our top floor 32 square meter apartment, with elevator, has been beautifully designed and refurbished turning a humble apartment into a modern haven where the feeling and life-style of Barcelona living comes alive. The apartment features a queen size bed with fresh white cotton linens, a plush comforter and a standard of four pillows, ensuring you an excellent night of sleep in the bedroom with a unique 270 degree view of the top of the city and the two landmark mountains, Montjuic and Tibidabo.
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1-877-662-6988Looking for guest house accommodation in Cape Town? Why not try Allstar Villa!
This 4-star Blaauwberg Coast, Cape Townguesthouse offers free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and dry cleaning/laundry services. There is also a bar/lounge where guests can enjoy drinks after a long day.
Multilingual staff can provide tour/ticket assistance, express check-in and express check-out. The guesthouse has a conference center available for hire. The reception desk is open during limited hours of the day. Other amenities include beach/pool umbrellas, a garden and laundry facilities.
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- Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
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- Breakfast fee: ZAR 85 for adults and ZAR 85.00 for children (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350.00 per vehicle (one way)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 350.00
- Late check-out fee: ZAR 200
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Room Details
Allstar Villa offers 5 guest rooms with climate control. Flat-screen televisions in each room offer entertainment at the end of a long day. Corporate travelers visiting the Blaauwberg Coast area will benefit from free wired and wireless high-speed Internet access as well as safes.
Guest rooms are individually furnished, making each stay a unique experience. A good night's sleep in pillowtop mattresses with premium bedding and down comforters will have visitors waking up refreshed and well-rested throughout their vacation or business trip. Private bathrooms are outfitted with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Additional guest comforts include coffee/tea makers, air conditioning and blackout drapes/curtains.
Irons/ironing boards can be provided on request.
Accommodation Services
- Air conditioning
- Coffee and tea maker
- Ironing facilities on request
- Hairdryer in each room
- Safe
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- High speed Internet access
- Wireless Internet access
Distances from Inn Allstar Villa
Sunset Beach - 0.8 km / 0.5 miSANCCOB Penguin Rehabilitation Center - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Milnerton Medi-Clinic - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Dolphin Beach - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Kite Beach - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
First South African Perfume Museum - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Milnerton Golf Club - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Killarney Race Circuit - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Doodles Beach - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Blaauberg Hospital - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Canal Walk - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Ratanga Junction - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Canal Walk Shopping Centre - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
South African Air Force Museum - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
The preferred airport for Allstar Villa is Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 16.7 km / 10.4 mi.
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Transportation services Guest House Allstar Villa
- Shuttle service from and/or to the airport
- Free parking
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