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South Africa Country Risk Report Q2 2015
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ANC policy is likely to shift left over the course of the next 18 months as the party attempts to fend off a challenge from populist opponents, and to stem the loss of support owing the electorate's frustrations with public service delivery.
The South African economy will benefit from lower oil prices, and we have upgraded our 2015 real GDP growth forecast to 2.5% from 2.1% due to oil price declines. Private consumption and, to a lesser extent, investment will be the main beneficiaries of lower oil prices.
The South African Reserve Bank will keep the repo rate on hold at 5.75% through 2015, even while the US Federal Reserve hikes rates by 50 basis points. Benign inflationary trends and weak economic growth will prompt the Monetary Policy Committee to become dovish.
The rand will continue to depreciate against a strong US dollar over the course of 2015. With much of the bad news about the economy priced in, and with oil prices heading lower, the pace of the declines will be less than that seen in 2013 and 2014.
Major Forecast Changes:
We have upgraded our 2015 real GDP growth forecast to 2.5% from 2.1% previously.
We have changed our forecast for the 2015 current account deficit to 3.6% of GDP from 4.7% previously.
We have revised down our 2015 average inflation forecast to 4.7% from 6.0% previously.
Key Risks To Outlook:
A sustained bout of global risk aversion with an attendant sharp outflow of portfolio funds. This would threaten South Africa's balance of payments.
A sudden uptick in domestic political risk, such as an escalation of the industrial unrest that blighted various sectors in 2013.
Forecast Table:
The South Africa Country Risk Report helps businesses with market assessment, strategic planning and decision making to promote growth and profitability in South Africa. It is an essential tool for CEOs, Chairmen, Finance Directors/CFOs, Managing Directors, Marketing/Sales Directors with commercial interests in this emerging market.
An influential new analysis of South Africa's economic, political and financial prospects through end-2019, just published by award-winning forecasters, Business Monitor International (BMI).
Key Uses
Forecast the pace and stability of South Africa's economic and industry growth through end-2019.
Identify and evaluate adverse political and economic trends, to facilitate risk mitigation.
Assess the critical shortcomings of the operating environment that pose hidden barriers and costs to corporate profitability.
Contextualise South Africa's country risks against regional peers using BMI's country comparative Risk Index system.
Evaluate external threats to doing business in South Africa, including currency volatility, the commodity price boom and protectionist policies.
The South Africa Country Risk Report by Business Monitor International (BMI) includes four major sections:
Economic Outlook
Political Outlook
Operational Risk
Key Sector Outlook
Economic Outlook:
How will the South Africa' economic policy-making and performance impact on corporate profitability over 2015-2019?
BMI provides our fully independent 5-year forecasts for South Africa through end-2019 for more than 50 economic and key industry indicators. We evaluate growth, and also forecast the impact of economic management.
Economic Outlook Contents
The South Africa Country Risk Report features BMI's forecasts with supporting analysis for 2015 through to end-2019, set against government views and BMI's evaluation of global and regional prospects.
Key Areas Covered:
Full 10-year forecasts with data - for key macroeconomic variables including GDP (real growth and per capita), population, inflation, current account balance and the exchange rate.
BMI's comprehensive Risk Index system - rates each country worldwide for economic and political risk, and rates the business environment, within a global and regional context.
Written Analysis:
Economic Activity - real GDP growth, employment, inflation, consumption (retail sales and confidence).
Balance of Payments - trade and investment, current and capital account.
Monetary Policy - interest rate trends (bank lending and deposit rates) and inflation (producer price and consumer price).
Exchange Rate Policy - currency controls, foreign investment flows, exchange rates and foreign exchange reserves.
Fiscal Policy - macroeconomic strategy and policies, government finance and tax reforms.
Foreign Direct Investment - approvals, inflows and climate.
External Debt - debt profile (short and long-term plus public and private sector obligations).
Global Assumptions - forecasts for each year to end-2019 covering: major commodities, growth in key regions, inflation, and interest and exchange rates, in the United States, Japan, China and the eurozone.
Key Benefits
Rely upon BMI's 100% independent forecast scenarios for South Africa and underlying assumptions - we take no advertising and are privately-owned.
Exploit the benefits of BMI's comprehensive and reliable macroeconomic database on South Africa, sourced and fully maintained by BMI from an extensive network of private sector, government and multilateral contacts.
Gain key insights into the current and future direction of government economic policy, which could significantly affect your company's business prospects, from BMI's team of analysts and economists.
Political Outlook:
What are the political risks to doing business in South Africa over the next 5-years?
BMI's South Africa country Risk Index evaluates the short- and medium-term threats to political stability.
Political Outlook Contents
SWOT Analysis for the South Africa Market - Political Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats facing South Africa.
Political Stability and Risk Assessment - BMI's Risk Index assesses explicit short- and long-term risks to political stability; latest positioning and trends for South Africa's risk are compared with regional and global averages.
Current Administration and Policy-making BMI assesses the threats to the continuity of economic policy, and likely changes to the business operating environment.
Long-Term Political Outlook BMI examines the structural risks to the stability of South Africas political system and the dominant public policy issues likely to affect decision-makers, and outlines scenarios for how the state could evolve in the medium to long term.
Key Benefits
Benchmark South Africa's risk profile against its neighbours, the global and regional average, allowing easy comparison of risks between key business markets.
Identify, evaluate and anticipate political and security risks to the business environment, and to your company's current operations and future plans.
Gain valuable insights into government and policy-making, through BMI's specialist team of analysts and economists, and their network of private and public sector sources.
Operational Risk
What are the current operational risks and difficulties associated with doing business in South Africa?
The Operational Risk section gives an evaluation of current risks and difficulties associated with operating in the market. It also provides a brief overview of the regional Operational Risk Index which benchmarks South Africa against its neighbours.
Operational Risk Contents
The chapter provides a summary of the main threats in the country, within:
Labour Market Risk (Education; Availability of Labour; and Labour Costs)
Logistics Risk (Market Size and Utilities; Quality and Extent of the Transport Governance)
Trade and Investment Risk (Economic Openness; Government Intervention; and Legal Risks)
Crime and Security Risk (Crime; Terrorism; and Interstate Conflict risks).
The report also drills down in greater depth to address key issues in one of the following segments most critical to the market:
Transport network, economic openness, cost and availability of labour, crime risks, bureaucratic environment, market size and utilities, and interstate conflict.
Assess your companys exposure to country specific operational and business risks, using BMIs insight on the current dangers of operating in the market.
Evaluate South Africas risk profile against its regional peers, helping you understand the markets strengths and weaknesses in relation to other countries.
Key Sector Outlook*
Which industry sectors in South Africa will grow fastest, and where are the major investment opportunities in the market?
BMI identifies investment opportunities in South Africa's high growth industries including automotives, defence & security, food & drink, freight transport, infrastructure, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & healthcare and telecommunications & IT.
Key Areas Covered:
Market Overview - Size and value of each industry, including recent sector developments and major industry key performance indicators (KPIs) that have impacted company performance.
5-year Industry Forecasts - Forecasts for each year over 2015-2019, using BMI's proprietary industry modelling technique, which incorporates key domestic and international indicators - including economic growth, interest rates, exchange rate outlook, commodity prices and demographic trends - to provide fully integrated forecasts across and within each industry.
Demand- and Supply-Side Data/Forecasts - BMI's industry data covers both the output of each industry and the domestic demand, offering clear analysis of anticipated import/export trends, as well as capacity growth within each industry.
Key Benefits
Target strategic opportunities in high growth industries, which are benefiting from global mega trends, and thus offer strong investment and growth opportunities.
Compare the growth path of different industries to identify which are best placed to benefit from domestic and international economic prospects, and which have historically suffered from volatile growth trends - a key indicator of future risks.
Executive Summary
Core View
Key Forecast Changes
Key Risks To Forecast
Chapter 1: Political Outlook
SWOT Analysis
BMI Political Risk Index
Domestic Politics
ANC Policy Being Pushed To The Left
ANC Policy Being Pushed To The Left
ANC policy is likely to shift left over the course of the next 18 months as the party attempts to fend off a challenge from populist
ANC policy is likely to shift left over the course of the next 18 months as the party attempts to fend off a challenge from populist
opponents, and to stem the loss of support owing to the electorate's frustrations with public service delivery
Table: Political Overview
Long-Term Political Outlook
Political Trials And Tribulations Over The Coming Decade
Political Trials And Tribulations Over The Coming Decade
Many issues threaten South Africa's political stability over the long term, not least the inequalities still stemming from the apartheid era
Although our core scenario envisages no major change to the political backdrop, we present a number of alternative scenarios
Chapter 2: Economic Outlook
SWOT Analysis
BMI Economic Risk Index
Economic Activity
Small Boost To Growth From Lower Oil Prices
Small Boost To Growth From Lower Oil Prices
The South African economy will benefit from lower oil prices, and we have upgraded our 2015 real GDP growth forecast to 2
5% from
Table: Economic Activity
Currency Forecast
ZAR: Depreciation To Continue In 2015
ZAR: Depreciation To Continue In 2015
The rand will continue to depreciate against a strong US dollar over the course of 2015
With much of the bad news about the economy
priced in, and with oil prices heading lower, the pace of the declines will be less than that seen in 2013 and 2014
Table: CURRENCY FORECAST
Monetary Policy
Rate Hold View Gaining Traction
The South African Reserve Bank will keep the repo rate on hold at 5
75% through 2015, even while the US Federal Reserve hikes rates
by 50 basis points
Table: Monetary Policy
Global Themes
Key Global Themes For 2015
We expect several global macroeconomic and market themes to play out in 2015, including the return of sovereign debt risk, the
We expect several global macroeconomic and market themes to play out in 2015, including the return of sovereign debt risk, the
continuation of emerging market currency dilemmas, and the ramifications of a new era for oil prices coming to the fore
market reformers will be outperformers, the US will stand alone in macroeconomic terms, and China's reform drive may spell instability
market reformers will be outperformers, the US will stand alone in macroeconomic terms, and China's reform drive may spell instability
for the global economy
Chapter 3: 10-Year Forecast
The South African Economy To 2024
Underperformance Among EM Peers Ahead
The South African economy will grow at a slow pace of around 2
Power shortages, industrial
action and divestment in the mining sector will weigh on economic expansion, resulting in long-term economic underperformance versus
action and divestment in the mining sector will weigh on economic expansion, resulting in long-term economic underperformance versus
emerging market peers
Table: Long-Term Macroeconomic Forecasts
Chapter 4: Operational Risk
SWOT Analysis
Operational Risk Index
Operational Risk
Table: Operational Risk
Availability of Labour
Table: Sub-Saharan Africa - Availability Of Labour Risks
Table of South Africa's Top 10 Source Countries For Migrant Workers, '000
Crime Risk
Tab le: Lab our Force By Industr y, '000
Table: Sub Saharan Africa Crime Risks
Table: Crime Statistics
Chapter 5: Key Sectors
Table: Autos Total Market - Historical Data And Forecasts
Table: Motorcycle Market - Historical Data And Forecasts
Food & Drink
Table: Food Consumption Indicators - Historical Data & Forecasts
Table: Mas Grocery Retail Sales By Format - Historical Data & Forecasts
Other Key Sectors
Table: Oil and Gas Sector Key Indicators
Table: Pharma Sector Key Indicators
Table: Infrastructure Sector Key Indicators
Table: Telecoms Sector Key Indicators
Table: Defence and Security Sector Key Indicators
Table: Freight Key Indicators
Chapter 6: BMI Global Assumptions
Global Outlook
New Era For Oil
Table: Global Assumptions
Table: Developed States, Real GDP GrowtH, %
Table: BMI VERSUS BLOOMBERG CONSENSUS REAL GDP GROWTH FORECASTS, %
Table: Emerging Markets, Real GDP Growth, %
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Guided Snowshoe Hike Series Big Success for Hike Nova Scotia
This winter's bumper crop of snow was embraced by anyone itching to strap on snowshoes and enjoy the great outdoors.
For Hike Nova Scotia, the significant amounts of snow helped lay the groundwork for a very successful winter Guided Snowshoe Hike series.
The organization partnered with 16 host organizations across the province to offer 35 guided snowshoe hikes from January until mid-March. Although some hikes were cancelled due to bad weather, participation rates ranged from eight to 37 people per event. Barlow said that on average, they welcomed 20 people to each guided snowshoe hike.
"People really like this idea of this gadget called the snowshoe.. If you can walk you can snowshoe. People really like the idea of snowshoeing and they come out in droves for it," said Hike Nova Scotia spokeswoman and NS Trails board member Janet Barlow.
"It's kind of cool to feel like you're floating on the snow, and it gives you access to trails you otherwise wouldn't have access to when you only have your own two feet and would be trying to walk in snow up to your knee or hip."
The last guided snowshoe hike of the series was held on March 14. Barlow said feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with both participants and hosts benefitting from the experience.
"Areas like Chester or East Hants, for example, (were) getting people coming from outside their municipality because of the Hike Nova Scotia events," she said. "Those people get to enjoy another community, check out a new trail, and maybe go back to that community afterwards. It's good news."
The growing interest in snowshoeing is being reflected not only through Hike Nova Scotia's partnered events, but also via the increasing numbers of places now offering snowshoes for people to rent, buy or borrow.
"Some of the days the Hike Nova Scotia events (ran) were picture perfect days. Beautiful sun, a crisp cold, tons of snow," Barlow said. "When you have someone experiencing that, especially for the first time, it will leave a very great impression."
The opportunity to showcase local trails through the guided hikes is also a benefit to the volunteers who work on trails throughout the province. Barlow said many people who might not otherwise visit trails are getting out and discovering what's in their own backyard, or in neighbouring municipalities.
"I think trails organizations should have guided hikes on a regular basis to show off the great stuff they've done," she said. "People may even become inspired enough to volunteer."
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Founders Trail in Trenton park was officially opened on Valentine's Day with a "Parting of the Boughs" ceremony. This newest section of Trans Canada Trail (TCT) in Nova Scotia brings the Nova Scotia Trails Federation (NS Trails), a step closer to reaching our 2017 connection deadline. NS Trails is the provincial partner for the Trans Canada Trail in Nova Scotia and our partners and volunteers are working hard in communities like this one across the province to connect gap sections of the TCT in time for Canada's 150th birthday celebrations.
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BNSF railroad's new intermodal yard will give big lift to cargo, local economy
If a seaport were built on dry land, it would look a lot like Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad's new Memphis intermodal facility.
Giant cranes loom over vast expanses of tracks, roads and parking, soon to be piled high with oceangoing shipping containers.
Virtually completed and tentatively set for an October startup, it's also a $200 million vote of confidence in the city's strategic importance in moving consumer goods across the nation.
Officials at BNSF, the nation's No. 2 railroad, say they have redefined state-of-the-art, combining environmentally friendly container-handling equipment with high-tech operations and security.
Global-positioning-system technology will direct movement of trucks, trains, freight and people around the 185-acre site. Truck drivers will gain entry by putting thumbprints in a biometric reader.
Production cranes -- 90 feet high and 270 feet across -- straddle six, 8,000-foot-long sets of track, two truck lanes and space for containers stacked four wide by four high.
The electric cranes will replace diesel hydraulic cranes that are significant polluters; their expansive reach will eliminate a major amount of interior truck movement of containers, known as hostling.
"There's no other facility like this in the United States," said Scott Jenkins, Memphis intermodal facility manager for BNSF.
The hub has taken shape over the past couple of years along the north side of Lamar Avenue between Perkins and Shelby Drive.
The site was sparsely populated last week, except for an occasional truck on its way to the smaller, existing intermodal yard. Jenkins said federal inspectors were certifying cranes for operation, and training sessions for crane operators were scheduled for this week.
The expansion nearly doubles BNSF's intermodal capacity in Memphis and provides on-site potential for 1 million lifts a year. A lift is an intermodal container loaded to or unloaded from a rail car.
The current 50-acre yard did 318,000 lifts, nearly full capacity, in 2006, but volume has declined as the world economy has contracted.
The new hub positions BNSF to benefit from a rebound in shipping, when it comes.
"That's the big deal. If you built a regular intermodal facility on this footprint, you'd probably get 500,000 (lifts). There's nowhere else to go," Jenkins said.
"Obviously, it puts us in a real good position. We know (volume) is going to come back. It's a matter of having capacity when it does."
Industry analysts aren't sure how quickly volume will grow. In research notes on BNSF in July, Morgan Keegan analysts wrote that "the common theme of the rails seems to be that the timing of a potential pickup in volumes from these levels is highly uncertain. Furthermore, the growth in volumes, when it does occur, is expected to be rather muted for at least a period of time."
BNSF is taking advantage of Memphis's geography and infrastructure to bolster intermodal business, viewed as a greener alternative to long-haul trucking. Union Pacific, Canadian Northern and CSX also are using newer intermodal hubs here, and Norfolk Southern will build the next one, in Fayette County.
Jim Covington, Greater Memphis Chamber vice president of logistics and Aerotropolis, called BNSF's hub "a very impressive investment in this economic period."
He added, "The idea that all five of these railroads have picked Memphis as a coordinated location for these yards is a confirmation of our logistics geography. It means there are a lot of smart people out there who think that Memphis is a rail center."
Marty Lipinski, director of the Center for Intermodal Freight Transportation Studies at the University of Memphis, said, "That the railroads are willing to invest that kind of capital is a feather in our cap."
Down the road, BNSF will bring jobs and economic growth to its immediate vicinity and the Memphis area, Covington said.
"The yard supports all kinds of different industries in the surrounding area," he said. "You've got warehouse and distribution jobs. You've got drayage jobs where trucks move goods from one facility to another. All of that's going to pick up."
Lipinski said, "It's important to have the added capacity because there's such a strong linkage between the West Coast ports and Memphis, both Seattle-Tacoma and Los Angeles-Long Beach. So many of our local warehouse distribution companies depend on those connections to move goods."
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BNSF Memphis Intermodal Facility
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Hotel Botanico San Lazzaro, Maiori
Situated near the beach in Maiori, Hotel Botanico San Lazzaro is close to Maiori Beach, Roman Villa, and Villa Rufolo. Also nearby are Mezzacapo Building and Church of S. Francesco.
Hotel Features.
Hotel Botanico San Lazzaro has an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas and a computer station is located on site. Dining options at the hotel include 3 restaurants along with a coffee shop/café, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Guests are served a complimentary breakfast. The staff can provide concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services. Additional amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Guests have complimentary access to an area shuttle within 1 km. Onsite parking is offered for a surcharge. This is a smoke-free property.
Rooms open to balconies or patios. The 18 air-conditioned guestrooms at Hotel Botanico San Lazzaro include minibars and safes. Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access is provided. 32-inch LCD TVs are equipped with digital channels. All accommodations provide desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Bathrooms offer bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and bidets. Additional amenities include slippers and hair dryers. In addition, amenities available on request include in-room massages and irons/ironing boards. Turndown service is offered nightly and housekeeping is available daily.
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- Superior Room
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- Premier Suite
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- Superior room
- Standard Room
- Deluxe room
- Deluxe
- Deluxe Room
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Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 18 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 5 floors
- Check-in time starts at 2 PM
- Check-out time is noon
- Express check-in/out
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- Babysitting/childcare *
- Pets allowed (dogs only)
Extra people
- Roll-away beds available, charges may apply*
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available on request) *
- Train station pickup *
- Valet parking *
- RV/bus/truck parking *
- Free area shuttle within 1 km
Other information
- Smoke-free property
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In the hotel
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Free hot/cold buffet breakfast
- 3 restaurants
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/café
- Beach bar
- Poolside bar
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness facilities
- Spa tub
- Beach towels
- Beach/pool umbrellas
- Computer station
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built 1870
- Elevator/lift
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Garden
- Terrace
- Television in lobby
In the room
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Bathrobes
- Slippers
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Turndown service
- Premium bedding
- In-room massage available
- Balcony or patio
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
- Private bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Bidet
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- 32-inch LCD TV
- Digital TV channels
- Desk
- Free newspaper
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
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Special features
DiningDonna Clelia - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Donna Clelia Esclusive - Onsite fine-dining restaurant. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Pulcinella Pizza Terrace - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
On Site
- Fitness facilities
- Spa tub
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
Hotel Botanico San Lazzaro, Maiori's small print
Also known as
- Hotel Botanico San Lazzaro Amalfi Coast
- Lazzaro hotels
- Hotel Botanico San Lazzaro
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Parking height restrictions apply.
For transfers, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check in or check out:
- Tourism fee: EUR 2 per person, per night
Optional extras
Self parking costs EUR 20 per day
Valet parking costs EUR 20 per day
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 50 per night
Cribs/Infant beds are available for EUR 20 per night
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.


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Today: Repotting JMs.
Well, I'm off to my favorite, Maryland nursery, Riva Gardens. If Diane doesn't have the ingredeints, not only will she get them, but being a true horticulturist, she will know what I should use.
I post here now, because I plan today to repot some JMs that haven't done a darned thing all summer. No new growth other than their initial spring leaf. Knowing the soil I used, I figure I have nothing to lose in putting them into something more healthy before winter.
I lose 6-10 each winter and hope to prevent that this year.
Anyway, I plan to check this board before I repot. I plan to check and prune the roots I already know that are twisted or hugely wood.
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It would be a lot better if you could wait until just before bud-break in the Spring.
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Well, 6 hours and 25 plants later, I'm done for the day.
1) I know when the best time is. Life doesn't always go that way.
2) It's raining steady and hard here, so I did it on the porch with a drywall bucket used to get the dirt out of the roots. Nothing had a chance to dry.
I lose a few each year overwinter, (so spring is moot) and now I see why.
Almost every one of these trees not only had thick, wet mud for their medium, almost every one was either root bound or girdled or more. I did a pretty severe root prune on some, taking out the hard woody parts out of the center as suggested.
I found the 511 stuff at a local, stupidly expensive yet fabulous nursery and bought 3 bags. I'm going back tomorrow for more.
The thing is, this year in January during our usual 3 day warm spell, I dug out probably the same number of trees that had been in pots for 3-5 years. Root bound, girdled, the pot growing into the roots, etc. I didn't know about good dirt, though, So those trees are in the same medium as the ones I repotted today. Thank God I always mixed my dirt with some good potting soil. It's probably what saves these babies.
Although the January repots just fine, I note that more than a few have had no growth since the initial spring leaf-out. So... Better repot now with warm days and cool nights than risk them drowining in thick mud.
We've had weeks of weather over 90 this summer and there's no reason these should be in soaking mud.
They look great. I plan pictures (for my own edification) of this repot. I buy 2-year grafts, so some are now anywhere from 3 years to 9 years old. When I get that organized, I'll post!


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A method and apparatus for controlling the various functions of an internal combustion engine using a program-controlled microprocessor having a memory preprogrammed with various control laws and associated control schedules receives information concerning one or more engine-operating parameters such as manifold pressure, throttle position, engine coolant temperature, air temperature, engine speed or period and the like. These parameters are sensed and then supplied to input circuits for signal conditioning and conversion into digital words usable by the microprocessor. The microprocessor system computes a digital word indicative of a computer-commanded engine control operation and output circuitry responds to predetermined computer-generated commands and to the computed digital command words for converting them to corresponding pulse-width control signals for controlling such engine operations as fuel-injection, ignition timing, proportional and/or on-off EGR control, and the like.
1. A voltage regulator for use in controlling the supply voltage to a microprocessor-based electronic engine control system responsive to one or more sensed engine-operating parameters for generating engine control commands, said voltage regulator comprising series pass transistor means for achieving a low input to output offset, adjustable input means for establishing a predetermined threshhold level of supply line voltage below which said regulator shuts down, and means for automatically shutting down said regulator when said supply line voltage drops below said predetermined threshhold level for preventing the erroneous operation of said electronic engine control system at low supply voltages.
2. The voltage regulator of claim 1 further including means for selectively varying the level of output voltage being regulated.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to a method and apparatus for controlling an internal combustion engine and more particularly to a microprocessor-based electronic engine control system having a memory preprogrammed with various control laws and control schedules responsive to one or more sensed engine-operating parameters and generating signals for controlling fuel injection, ignition timing, EGR control, and the like.
2. Statement Of The Prior Art
Many of the patents of the prior art recognize the need for employing the enhanced accuracy of digital control systems for more accurately controlling one or more functions of an internal combustion engine.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,969,614 which issued to David F. Moyer, et al on July 13, 1976 is typical of such systems as are U.S. Pat. No. 3,835,819 which issued to Robert L. Anderson, Jr. on Sept. 17, 1974; U.S. Pat. No. 3,904,856 which issued to Louis Monptit on Sept. 9, 1975; and U.S. Pat. No. 3,906,207 which issued to Jean-Pierre Rivere, et al on Sept. 16, 1975. All of these Patents represent a break-away from the purely analog control systems of the past, but neither the accuracy, reliability, or number of functions controlled is sufficient to meet present day requirements.
Future internal combustion engines will require that emissions be tightly controlled due to ever-increasing governmental regulations, while fuel consumption is minimized and drivability improved over the entire operating range of the engine. None of the systems of the prior art provide a method and apparatus for controlling the operation of an internal combustion engine over any substantial portion of its operating range with sufficient accuracy to attain minimal emissions and minimal fuel consumption while simultaneously achieving improved drivability.
The systems of the prior art attempt to control one or more of the engine-operating functions but none attempts to control the operation of the fuel pump, fuel injection, engine ignition timing, on-off and/or proportional EGR control, and the like while using feedback from such devices as oxygen sensors for emission control purposes or for effecting a closed loop fuel control mode of operation, while further including provisions for optimizing acceleration enrichment handling, and the like. Moreover, the systems of the prior art are extremely expensive, difficult to repair and maintain and are not commercially feasible at the present time.
These and other problems of the prior art are solved by the microprocessor-based electronic engine control system of the present invention which eliminates most or all of the problems of the prior arts and enables a commercially feasible implementation of a digital control system having a relatively low cost, and which is easy to repair and maintain. The system of the present invention is able to implement much more advanced and complex fuel control laws and expand the various control functions performed thereby to include ignition timing and on-off and/or proportional EGR control while, at the same time, reducing the cost and size of the unit and increasing reliability so as to render the system commercially feasible.
These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be accomplished by the present method and apparatus for the electronic engine control of nearly all engine functions while simultaneously providing many safety features together with increased accuracy and ease of adaption to internal combustion engines of modern vehicles.
The present invention includes dual voltage regulator means for generating both a +5 volt and a +9.5 volt supply voltage and includes a series pass transistor means for achieving low input to output offset. The dual voltage regulator of the present invention includes an adjustable input which sets the supply line voltage below which the regulator automatically shuts down for preventing the erroneous operation of the microprocessor-based electronic engine control system at low supply voltages. The voltage regulator means of the present invention simultaneously provides (1) a low voltage drop across the series pass element; (2) means for selectively adjusting the output voltage of the regulator; and (3) means for independently and selectively adjusting the low voltage automatic shut-down threshhold level.
This application is one of fourteen applications filed on Feb. 27, 1978, all commonly assigned and having substantially the same specification and drawings, the fourteen applications being identified below:
______________________________________Serial Number Title______________________________________881,321 Microprocessor-Based Electronic Engine Control System881,322 Feedback-Compensated Ramp-Type Analog to Digital Converter881,323 Input/Output Electronic For Microprocessor- Based Engine Control System881,324 Switching Control of Solenoid Current in Fuel Injection Systems881,921 Dual Voltage Regulator With Low Voltage Shutdown881,922 Oxygen Sensor Qualifier881,923 Ratiometric Self-Correcting Single Ramp Analog To Pulse Width Modulator881,924 Microprocessor-Based Engine Control System Acceleration Enrichment Control881,925 Improvements in Microprocessor-Based Engine Control Systems881,981 Oxygen Sensor Feedback Loop Digital Electronic Signal Integrator for Internal Combustion Engine Control881,982 Improvements in Electronic Engine Controls System881,983 Electronic Fuel Injection Compensation881,984 Ignition Limp Home Circuit For Electronic Engine Control Systems881,985 Oxygen Sensor Signal Conditioner______________________________________
Application Ser. No. 881,321 has been printed in its entirety and the specification of that application is specifically incorporated herein by reference.
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Enjoy your stay in Dubrovnik in a cosy apartment with the great position! Apartment Luccari is air-conditioned and it is suitable for 4 persons.You can use our private and secured parking place for free, as well as our fast wi-fi connection. Welcome!
Space where guests can cook their own meals
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The Neighborhood
Situated in a part of Dubrovnik called Ilijina glavica, apartment Luccari is in the heart of everything. Only 15-20 minutes walking distance to the medieval town of Dubrovnik where you can enjoy in the variety of historical sites, restaurants, museums, cafes, etc.
10-15 minutes walking to the other side you are coming to the downtown with port Gruž from where you can go to the one of many Dubrovnik's islands. In that part of town there is the main bus station with the direct bus line to the Dubrovnik airport as well as the main post office, several bank offices and some shopping areas.
Near the apartment, only 50 meters away, you can find a shop with fresh bread and other groceries, as well as a small fruit store with fresh fruit and vegetables. Nearby there is also a basketball court, and several cafes.
Getting around
The local bus station is just near the apartment and bus line number 8 takes you directly to the old town in about 5 minutes. The same bus line drives you also directly from the main bus station to the apartment in about 5-10 minutes.
Secured private parking place is included in price.
Please contact us if you need an airport pick up service.
Other Things to Note
We believe our apartment is a great place to stay and spend your vacations in a quiet neighborhood where everything is close by. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask as we are looking forward hearing from you and welcoming you in our family apartment and beautiful town of Dubrovnik.
With the check in time we will try to be flexible depending on other bookings.
From June to October minimum stay is 3 nights (20% increase for shorter stay). Pets are allowed depending on the type and size, please contact us if you are coming with the pet so we can discuss further details.
During your stay we just expect that you treat our apartment as it was yours.
I went to Dubrovnik to rest from all the traveling I had been doing, and Minela & Milos' place was all I needed. The apartment is cozy and fully equipped, great shower and kitchen, comfy bed, excellent wifi. On top of that it's pretty close to the old town, it's a nice walk once you reach the first steps that lead you there. Even coming back, uphill, was no trouble at all. Minela was great host, she made sure everything would be fine. She even picked me up at the bus station and her father also drove me there when I left. Thank you guys for the kindness and great deal!
Hosts and apartment were excellent. I definitely recommend this place.
A great place. Very close to old town, quiet and clean. Very friendly hosts.
Although i didn't meet Minela in person (tight schedules on both sides), she was very friendly and helpfull throughout my stay with tips and suggestions. The apartment is super clean and tidy - very comfortable. The only thing missing is some lamp to light up the back of the building and the stairs leading to the apartement when you're coming back at night.
Thank you for your review. We are really sorry to hear that you had difficulties coming back at night and would just like to point this out for the future guests - we do have a lamp which lights the stairs to the apartment to avoid this problem. My father explained this to your colleague and showed him the light switch when he arrived to our place.
What an amazing place! The location is perfect for a short walk to old town. Minela was extremely friendly and the apartment had everything we needed and more! They picked us up from the bus station and had a bottle if champagne waiting because it is our honeymoon. Highly recommend! Hope to stay again
We had a wonderful experience with Minela. While we only stayed at the apartment for one night, we wished it was for longer!
It is in a good location, with easy access to the old town and Lapad. It has a small kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom, and is ideal for those looking for a base for multiple nights. Everything is good quality and there are many thoughtful touches throughout the apartment.
I have stayed in three places in Dubrovnik before and this was the best. I would highly recommend staying here.
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Hi, we are a couple in our 30's, born and living in Dubrovnik, would be more than happy to have you as guests in one of our apartments. We'd also be glad to offer you a local insight of what to do, and where to eat, and anything you might want to know.
Minela is a professor of history currently working in multiplex of cinemas and Miloš works in software development. We both have lots of interests - Miloš is an amateur photographer, making 360 degree panoramas and Minela is lately working on phd thesis about women monasteries. We like meeting new people, exchange stories, listening to music, cooking and exploring new cuisines and recipes. We are big foodie people so we can recommend you some great restaurants in the area. We both like to travel and have at least dozen places on our "wishlist" so we always treat our guests as we want our hosts to treat us.
Hope you will book one of our apartments and that we'll have a chance to welcome you in our hometown.


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I'm in Howard Cty, MD, just west of I-95.
I see lots of daffs and tulips here in spring. Not many crocuses, but a few.
What does and does not do well here? If you compare to my native state, Ohio, what's no longer an option, and what opens up as an option?
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Colchicums - do these do well here? Do they perennialize?
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I have grown crocus. The critters like them above and below the ground. Crocus tommasinianus do better for me. The bloom is not as large as Crocus versus but they are pretty. I have L. radiate and they do okay. I love the large allium, Ambassador, Globemaster, etc. The deer leave them alone. I just canceled my tulip order because of the deer. I am planting deer resistant varieties instead.
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I'm pretty new to bulbs in general, but I'm growing daffs, crocus, dahlias, glads all successfully out about an hour west of you in VA. I've added snake heads fritillaries, Grecian windflowers, winter aconites, Siberian squill, and silver bells, literally, just today so we will see how those go!
I'm very late with this reply but I'm in southern Frederick County and grow hybrid and species crocus for spring bloom as well as fall blooming crocus (just starting to bloom now). Colchicum are easy but spread slowly. Lycoris squamigera no problem but nerines and L. radiata have failed for me due to cold, although with our last two winters being so warm they probably would have been fine.
I have four large crinum clumps (10 years old) which I mulch heavily in late fall with shredded leaves but for all I know they might be fine without the mulch. I just don't want to take the chance. Also bletilla (hardy ground orchid) is very easy and spreads well. Hope this helps.