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General Terms & Conditions of HOTEL DE GmbH
HOTEL DE GmbH operates a worldwide hotel reservation service under www.hotel.de, www.hotel.info and all linked partner sites. The following Terms and Conditions of Participation of
, hereinafter referred to as the "provider", apply to all domains and subsidiaries of same.
1. Area of Validity
These general terms and conditions apply to both all non-binding reservation enquiries and to binding reservations of rooms or meetings using the provider's worldwide reservation system. The provision of single travel arrangements that you can book through the internet websites of the service provider can sometimes be supplied through online reservation systems of partners of said provider. (The provider of the reservation system).
2. Service content
The component parts of the service are the provision of contracted accommodation, travel arrangements or meetings' contracts which arise during the actual booking process between yourself and the selected hotel. The confirmed price is to be paid by you direct to the hotel. All and any claims and responsibilities that may arise from this booking, travel or meeting contract are made only between the booking customer and the selected hotel selected. There are no contractual obligations between the booking customer and the provider.
The provider as well as the owner of the reservation service will fully inform you about a selection of individual travel arrangements on the website of said provider. When you wish to book a travel service the provider or the owner of the reservation service accepts your booking request. As long as the intermediary or the provider of the reservation service are aware that the booked travel arrangements are available they accept your reservation and transmit it to the hotel/provider and send you a confirmation of booking. Otherwise the provider or the owner of the reservation service transmits your booking request to the relevant serviceprovider and sends you their response to same.
The person who offers the travel service (provider) is not the owner of the reservation system or the intermediary, but the hotel proprietor
Should you book several travel services through the website of the provider the selection and composition of each individual travel service and the responsibility for same rests solely with you and not the provider of the reservation service.
In the selection of any travel service contained within the reservation system the details requested will be adhered to as far as is possible (e.g. location, destination, price, duration, category). The selection shown by the reservation system does not preclude the fact that there may be other or better travel services available which could also conform to your parameters and conditions.
3. The Contract between You and the Travel Service Provider
Through the use of the reservation system a contract for accommodation is made between you and the provider of the travel service (the contract).
The contract becomes binding as soon as the online booking process has been completed.
The owner of the reservation service and the provider merely have the function of transmitting the intention between you and the service provider. The owner of the reservation system and the provider have a relationship with you and the service provider only as an independent third party and are in no way a partner, trustee, representative or sub-contractor either for you or the service provider. Neither the owner of the reservation system nor the provider are in any way responsible for the execution of the contract.
4. Booking content
4.1 Standard bookings in hotels
A standard booking is, as a general rule, valid until 6 p.m. local time. If you arrive later than 6 p.m., you may incur a fee. Please take note of the information provided by the individual hotel during the booking dialogue After this time you are no longer entitled to accommodation. If you are unable to arrive before 6 p.m. local time, you must contact the hotel directly to let them know your planned arrival time. Occasionally non-standard bookings are also offered. Reserved rooms will be kept by the hotel until a set time on the day of arrival. After this time you will have no claim on the room if you have not arranged a later arrival with the hotel directly. Please pay careful attention to the hotel's detailed booking conditions displayed during the booking dialogue and in your written booking confirmation. Bookings that are secured with a credit card must be held for the entire night.
4.2 Responsibilities of your reservation, changes and cancellations
NOTE: Depending on the supplier's terms and conditions, you may be liable to pay the agreed price (or a portion thereof) for your stay if you do not cancel in time or if you do not make use of the booking but fail to cancel.
The detailed cancellation conditions are separately mentioned in the booking dialogue and are deemed to have been accepted by you.
Cancellations must be made through the agent's online system or customer service centre, and a valid cancellation code must be given. In cases where the cancellation is made through the hotel directly, the agent shall not be able to provide any information concerning possible discrepancies related to the time of cancellation or to the cancellation itself when done by the booking customer.
Special prices which result from a minimum stay can only be guaranteed by the hotel for a stay of the full duration booked. Should a guest leave earlier than planned the hotel may charge a higher price.
Should the booking customer wish to make a change after the booking has been made (so called rebooking) and he/she does this by e-mail or telephone with the provider,
has the right to store their personal data in order to be able to make this change. The rights of the customer to have their personal data deleted in accordance with the
Data Protection Regulations
are not affected by this. If a stay is shorter than that made in the original booking then the hotel has the right to adjust the overnight rate to compensate for this.
The provider reserves the right to cancel any booking without further reference to the booking customer where there is incomplete, dubious or apparently false details of the booker or the traveller.This right also pertains to bookings from persons or registrations that have frequently been associated with "no shows" (i.e. non arrival at the hotel) or unpaid invoices in the past. In both cases there is no automatic right that the booking be honoured. If, during verification, the hotel finds that the credit card details are incorrect or that the card cannot be charged, the hotel may cancel the booking via the provider.
The provider recommends that a suitable travel insurance is taken out, especially in connection with cancellation and/or alternative travel.
4.3 Payment by credit card
On making a reservation it is frequently necessary to give details of your credit card number and its validity. These details will be transmitted to the service provider and will be checked before confirmation of your reservation.
Your credit card serves as a guarantee to the respective service provider of payment of all costs that arise for the travel service booked. The costs will be deducted from your credit card by the service provider when you are at the hotel. The card must be presented to the service provider. The time of deduction of costs from the credit card depends on the service provider.
In certain cases special prices for an overnight stay are shown which are only possible when paid in advance. This is always very clearly indicated in the booking dialogue. In such a case you indicate your willingness during the booking dialogue to have the total price, including any taxes and charges, deducted immediately from your credit card. A fee may be charged for any subsequent changes to the booking.
The use of this reservation system is free of charge to you.
If a credit card is required for the reservation and a valid card is not available the provider's reservation system cannot be used though the intermediary.
4.4 Hotel categories and hotel/travel information
The division of the hotels offered into categories follows the relevant international or national practice and is intended as a non-binding indication of the standard and facilities of the hotel. It depends entirely on the self-assessment of the respective hotel operator and is not checked by the intermediary. All other information and room descriptions are taken from information provided by the hotel operator. The provider has no influence over these details and accepts no responsibility for their accuracy and completeness.
4.5 Contractually agreed room prices
All prices are the current lowest daily rates shown in the individual hotel's name and are valid for all bookings made through the agent's worldwide reservation system.
Bookings are made according to the provider's best, and currently lowest, daily rate. This price is submitted directly by the hotel for the arrival date chosen, and is shown in the hotel's name. All of the supplier's available last-minute, seasonal, weekend or special prices will automatically be taken into consideration during the booking process.
The price is provided by the hotel and includes all current taxes and charges. If taxes and charges are listed separately, these are understood to be included in the price. The amount of the taxes shown can be changed at any time and is therefore only shown without obligation. In certain destinations further charges are levied such as spa or city taxes. The hotel prices shown are valid for a room for one night and do not include any additional services. Any additional services depend on the respective hotel. Breakfast is only included when it is specifically mentioned in the hotel description. Prices expressed in other currencies can be subject to changes in the exchange rate and therefore are shown only as a guide without guarantee. The accommodation agreement and billing are made directly with the hotel.
The rates that are crossed through are the actual rates shown for the same room category that have been offered from 30 days before and after the period of the stay.
4.6 Passport, visa, customs, currency and health regulations in connection with the travel service provided
The provider only offers individual travel services and has no information about the details of your trip and your personal circumstances (e.g nationality). Therefore, the intermediary is unable to determine current passport, visa, customs, currency and health regulations meaning that you are solely responsible for ensuring your conformity with these.
4.7 Consolidation of similar individual bookings
A maximum of nine rooms can be booked online. Bookings for more than nine rooms are made via the group department of the provider, whose booking confirmation is binding. It is not permitted to divide a request for more than nine rooms into several bookings of no more than nine rooms. For special room requirements for trade fairs, meetings, events and group bookings (ten rooms or more), special request modules are available. Please note: you may only assign your claim to the reserved travel service to another person with the express consent of the provider. The agent reserves the right to cancel reservations that are incomplete or where incorrect information about the booking person or travelling person has been entered without reference to the booking person.
4.8 Request, booking and cancellation of a meeting
When requests are made through the Meeting's tool the hotels will be informed of the request by E-Mail. The hotels then send the customer offers through the meetings' page If an offer from a hotel is accepted through the website of the provider then a binding contract is deemed to have been made between the customer and the hotel.. If this is cancelled the customer has to not only inform the provider but also the hotel. A booking for a meeting can be cancelled online with the intermediary using the meetings' area. The cancellation can also be made in writing. At the end of the event the provider will request a copy of the invoice from the hotel in order to assess the actual services provided and to compile statistics.
4.9 Bookings made through Bonus Programmes
The provider offers the possibility to make bookings through the Bonus Programmes of well-known organisations. The hotel booking must be made using the link integrated into the partner's website. A refund is made approximately 6 weeks after the end of the month in which the departure from the hotel took place. Information on the amount of the rebate will be provided by the partner in question. Bookings for hotels in the Marriott chain are excluded from bonus payment. In the case of a booking through a bonus programme, the member, in the capacity of the customer making the booking, must be the person making the trip. The rebate is granted to the member of the bonus programme and one other accompanying person. The Affiliate shall not receive any commission for bookings made by bonus-programme participants through the provider's service centre. It is also not possible to combine different discount models.
4.10 Telephone requests to the Service Centre of the provider
To book by telephone via the Service Centre of the provider, personal data must be provided, such as your name, address, e-mail address and fax number as well as your bank account or credit card details where applicable, provided that this data is needed to process the booking.
In order to allow customers to make bookings, cancellations or changes, they will be required to authenticate themselves by providing relevant information. For this the respective customer number , or in the case of cancellation, the cancellation code, is required. The agent reserves the right to refuse bookings, cancellations or changes if the customer is unable to provide adequate verbal or written authentication. It is not permitted for customers to make bookings, cancellations or changes on behalf of third parties.
Before completion of a telephone booking, cancellation or change, the Service Centre agent will reconfirm the information with the customer verbally. This confirmation and any resulting booking, cancellation or change is binding for the customer and is accepted on completion of the verbal confirmation of the information.
Within the context of any telephone request to the Service Centre of the agent, the customer accepts the general terms and conditions of HOTEL DE GmbH.
The provider may also make individual reservations outside the hotel listing if there is availability. The customer will be informed of this separately and agrees that the binding booking is only valid for the hotel once the hotel has reconfirmed the booking in writing and that changes may not be possible. Group bookings that are made through the customer Service Centre are not affected by this.
5. Ranking/Hotel List
When you perform a search on the HRS website or app, the first hotels suggested will be those which best meet a number of criteria (including outstanding value for money, flexible booking conditions, excellent customer satisfaction, wide range of offers, good facilities, free additional services, such as parking or Wi-Fi, high conversion rate, detailed description and photos of the hotel, central location, and many more).
During promotional periods, some hotels may be given better visibility or a higher position in the ranking displayed if an additional fee is paid. This is just one of more than 80 criteria determining the list of hotels provided and alone will not be enough to put a hotel at the top of the ranking.
Of course, you also have the option to filter the "Recommendations" hotel list and sort it according to your own criteria (e.g. "Price per night").
6. Customer evaluation
After returning from their trip, customers have the opportunity to submit a hotel evaluation. This can include information on the quality of the room, noise levels in the room, cleanliness, friendliness and expertise of staff, value for money, food, sport and leisure facilities. This evaluation can only be edited for 7 days following its initial submission. The provider reserves the right to delete evaluations without being required to give a reason.
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7. Various
7.1 Transfer of data
All information presented here has been gathered and prepared with the greatest care. However no liability is accepted for any errors made during data entry or transmission.
7.2 Information about the right to withdraw
Customers may cancel their registration with the provider in writing at any time. The provider also has the right to cancel a customer registration if there is sufficient reason. The provider further reserves the right to cancel customer accounts which contain incomplete, dubious or seemingly incorrect information without notice. This right also pertains to bookings from persons or registrations that have frequently been associated with "no shows" (i.e. non-arrival in the hotel) or outstanding invoices in the past.
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9. Exclusion of guarantee
The reservation system is provided for your use free of charge by the provider or owner of the reservation system. Therefore, the provider and the owner of the reservation system accept no responsibility for the service and usage of the reservation system and especially not for the following points:
For the availability of the reservation system and for the ability to be able to book travel services through the reservation system.
For the correct fulfillment of the contract between you and the provider of travel services, even when this contract has been closed with the help of the provider or the owner of the reservation system.
For the eventuality that a contract made with the help of the reservation system or others can be changed or cancelled.
For the correctness and completeness of the descriptions and travel services described in the reservation system.
10. Limit of liability
The liability of the provider or owner of the reservation system for all damages, no matter how arising, including unauthorised actions, apparent contractual actions, contract or guarantee is excluded, in as far as the damage has not arisen from (i) detrimental damage to contractual items by the provider or the owner of the reservation system in a way that the purpose of the contract is endangered or (ii) through gross negligence or exclusions on the part of the provider or the owner of the reservation system, in fulfilling same or the services.
If the liability lies with the provider or owner of the reservation service as per number 10 (i) for damage to primary obligations or through gross negligence or lack of care then the total liability of the provider or owner of the reservation system shall be limited to damages which arose after the intervention of the provider or owner of the reservation system and which could have been typically foreseen at the time of making the contract. In cases as in 10.1(ii). no liability accrues to the provider or the operator of the reservation system for any damages, loss, results of deficiencies or loss of profits.
Should the provider or owner of the reservation system be liable for items under Number 10 (ii) due to gross negligence or lack of care by their employees or contracted persons who are not part of or leading managers of the provider or owner of the reservation system, the total liability of the provider or owner of the reservation system is limited to such damages arising up to the point at which the provider or the owner of the reservation system became involved and which could have typically been foreseen at the time of making the contract. In the cases covered by Number 10.3 no liability accrues to the provider or the owner of the reservation system for resultant damages, due to shortages or loss of profit.
In cases covered by 10.2 and 10.3 the total liability of the provider or owner of the reservation system is limited to EUR 50,000. The total liability for pure damages for economic loss (as opposed to personal damages or damage to goods/property) is limited in such cases to the value of the service provided. Claims for damages have to be made within a year of the date on which the damages arose. This does not apply for claims arising from unauthorised liability.
The exclusion or limitation of liability for damages as per the aforesaid paragraphs also applies to claims against employees or contracted persons of the provider or owner of the reservation system.
11. Copyright
The component parts of the reservation system operated by the provider and/or the owner of the reservation system are protected by copyright and other laws. The utilisation of the websites and the system, with all material stored therein, of the provider and/or the owner of the reservation system is only permitted when it is used to make reservations through the provider and/or the owner of the reservation system.
12. Applicable Law
These Terms and Conditions of Business and resultant contracts made are between the end customer and the provider are subject to the law of the Federal Republic of Germany with exclusion of the UN Purchaser Rights.
13. Place of Jurisdiction
The place of jurisdiction for traders within the definition of Trading Law of the Federal Republic of Germany is Nuremberg, Germany. The place of jurisdiction for consumers within the definition of § 13 of the Federal Legal Code is Nuremberg, Germany.
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Jimmy Fallon likes to think of himself as just a regular working guy. The briefcase really makes that happen.
Julianne Hough is still on vacation in St. Barth's.
Also on vacation are Jason Statham and Rosie.
Kate Bosworth and Michael Polish at an event.
Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber were also there.
Long time no see Jeri Ryan.
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This conference is designed for anyone interested in game birds or the operation of a hunting preserve.
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Sessions are conducted by some of the most experienced individuals in the field of game bird production and hunting resort management.
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- Information on how to address health and other challenges affecting game bird production.
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The portability of music is a market that continues to expand and evolve. As we're all focusing on our smart phones as carriers of music, rather than traditional mp3 players or Walkmans, the market has adapted, creating the appropriate line of accessories. From headphones to external speakers to wireless devices, our smartphones are complemented well. The Phoenix Bluetooth Wireless Speaker by relative newcomer Beacon hopes to pull a good chunk of that market share with this speaker.
Beacon is a company that appears to be focused on the music first, as their products are following solid coverage of artists & the style surrounding them. They currently have two products for pre-order, The Phoenix speaker and the Orion Stereo Headphone. The speakers come in three adorable colors, red, blue and black. I don't have my crayons handy, so I can't tell you the exact shade of blue and black. I reviewed the black one, though in the end I don't think color really makes a difference.
If you are looking for total portability, The Phoenix falls a little short. You can't exactly stick a cube like this in your pocket and take it on the train with you. The target audience for this speaker is either college students, or people without a home audio system. It's perfect for long road trips, if you are driving in a 1972 Dodge Dart with an 8-track player. Right now, it's sitting next to me on my desk while I listen to tunes through my Dolby surround sound stereo system hooked up to my computer. So really, dorm rooms are perfect for this little speaker, which makes it a great graduation gift. At under $100, and generally square, it's easy to wrap too. Additionally, it's great for when you are in the kitchen cooking, or out by the grill or on the patio, where you might not have a stereo system hooked up. I know mine does not reach into the kitchen.
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Sebastian Vettel visited our office
It was maybe a little awkward.
Sebastian Vettel, who I believe is now officially the ruler of Canada following his performance on Sunday, stopped by Road & Track's Ann Arbor HQ with Red Bull Racing honcho Christian Horner. The fellas were nice enough to sit down with Krewson and Larry, and...
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Discussion in 'Audio, Video & Gadget Tech' started by DSpivey, Nov 8, 2009.
I'd say a good 500+ watt mono block amp...
To accuratly decide and judge how about some specs on the subs, minimum volume for sealed or ported box, RMS rate, peak rate. Just the difference in a box can make a difference in what range of bass it will pick up. A ported box is completed different from a sealed box for the range of bass it will put out as far as preciseness and Htz. Size is of the sub doesnt determine the "big bass" factor all the time. A good 8 or 10 inch in the correct and tuned box will have better bass then a off the shelf crappy 12 in a box that isnt built to the needs of the sub. also the placement of your subs can make a huge difference. What it comes down to is that there is much more to big bass then the amps. Just like if you have a great motor in your vehicle, without the proper intake, exhaust, tranny, computer management/timing and rear end, it aint gonna matter if you have 500 hp if you cant get it to the road correctly
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The main thing you need to know is that if you put too big of an amp, you'll be out two subs in a real hurry. For example, if you put a 2000 watt amp on two 500 watt subs, chances are you'll blow the subs immediately, where as if you were to use an 800 to run two 500's, your probably fine. A good rule of thumb is to take the total watts of speakers you will run through the amp added together times .8 or 80%. This will allow you to get a good optimum bass sound without blowing your speakers. The quality of the bass will then depend on the quality (brand) of the subs and amp that you are using, be sure to understand the size of fuse and what gauge wires you intend to run aswell. Are you going to be installing these yourself?
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Willkommen to a Bavarian Wonderland
Icicle Village Resort • Leavenworth, WA
Escape Kit
- A Minimum Two-Night Stay for Up to Four Guests in a Two-Queen Bed Premier Fireplace Room (Priced per Night)
- $50 Dining Credit at JJ Hills Fresh Grill
- Two Rounds of Mini Golf
The Destination
Willkommen to Leavenworth, a slice of Washington that echoes the charming streets of Europe, with the Cascades as a stunning backdrop. In the '60s, this once-swinging timber and rail town reinvented itself as a Bavarian village—complete with sloping rooftops, ornate architectural elements, and of course, lively festivals. The revival paid off: Leavenworth is booming once more, and was named the Best Northwest Escape 2012 by King 5 Evening Magazine.
The Digs
Let your cares melt away with an Escape to the Icicle Village Resort for a minimum of two nights (priced per night), a miniature village unto itself, located just a short distance from downtown Leavenworth. Locally owned and operated for more than two decades, this spacious resort is home to a movie theater, activity center, two swimming pools, a fitness room, and also offers relaxed dining, on-site massage therapy, and spa services. In short, it's a place that's equally suited for popping bubbly with your sweetie or making new memories with the kids.
Wake from a deep slumber on your plush pillow-top mattress in your well-appointed, 420-square-foot guest room, which features a river-rock fireplace, a balcony or patio, Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, a microwave, and full bathroom amenities. Dip your toes in the heated pool or whirlpool open year-round, curl up with a book by the lobby fireplace, or visit the on-site spa for some R&R.
The Diversions
• Stroll the shop-lined streets, eat handmade pretzels, or visit attractions like the Nutcracker Museum
• Take advantage of all the activities—from hiking and rock-climbing to farmers' markets and wine tastings—the area has to offer
• Savor the hearty fare at JJ Hill's Fresh Grill
"Whether you think it's the most romantic town in the state, a great place to go shopping, the perfect base for hiking and skiing, or just another example of über-kitsch, there's no denying that Leavenworth makes an impression."-- Frommer's
the fine print
- Stays require a two-night minimum and priced per night
- Credit card information and photo ID is required at check-in
- Reservation Name must match the name on the traveler's photo identification, which must be presented at check-in. Bookings are nontransferable.
- Escapes Bookings are only valid for the date(s) purchased and may not be exchanged or redeemed for any other dates; Escapes Bookings are subject to forfeiture
- Escapes Bookings expire on the date(s) purchased and times indicated on the Confirmation Email. You must redeem your Escapes Booking on the date(s) purchased and times indicated on the Confirmation Email
- Valid for 2 guests
- Taxes/resort fees not included and payable directly to the property
- Incidental charges, charges for additional services and gratuity at the hotel property are not included
- No refunds allowed
- Only one $50 Dining Credit at JJ Hills Fresh Grill and Two Rounds of Mini Golf included per stay
- Not valid on existing reservations or room block stays
- Escapes Bookings must be used in a single visit and cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion
- Other standard terms and conditions may apply; visit www.livingsocial.com/terms for more information
- Other conditions apply
Other conditions apply
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• Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion
• Tax and gratuity are not included
• Merchant is responsible for the quality of the products or services provided to you at redemption
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2013 Nissan NV200 First Look
Nissan's Smaller Van Gets Bigger for U.S.
If you hadn't figured it out already, the 2013 Nissan NV200 has one competitor squarely in its sights for the U.S. market: the Ford Transit Connect. But whereas Ford is looking at going after the consumer market with the seven-passenger Transit Connect Wagon, the NV200 looks like it's focused on strictly business, with more basic suspension, powertrain options, and trim than the Ford. Taking center stage at the Chicago show is the cargo version, although a passenger version is definitely coming in the form of New York's "Taxi of Tomorrow." Whether there will be a three-row consumer version for the U.S. is unknown.
Keeping It Simple
The NV200 comes in one length and wheelbase for the U.S. market, which coincidentally, is larger than the overseas version. The U.S. spec NV200 rides on a 115.2-inch wheelbase with a 186.3-inch overall length, making its wheelbase 2.6 inches longer and overall length 7.9 inches longer than those of the overseas model. That puts the NV200 right in-between the two versions of the Transit Connect, but closer to the long-wheelbase model, which has a 120.6-inch wheelbase and a 189.7-inch overall length.
Unlike the Ford, which offers a choice of a naturally-aspirated or EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, the NV200 comes with one powertrain, a 131-hp 2.0-liter naturally aspirated I-4 mated to Nissan's now-ubiquitous CVT transmission. Fuel economy for the NV200 is 24/25 mpg city/highway -- respectable, but not spectacular. Ford has not released figures for the 2014 Transit Connect, but the 2013 model gets 21/27 mpg city/highway. Ford is claiming at least some configurations of the 2014 model will get 30+ highway.
The NV200 also has a slightly more primitive rear suspension than the Ford, a beam axle with leaf springs, compared to the Ford's more advanced, but still basic twist-beam with coil springs. Like the Transit Connect, braking duties are handled by discs up front and drums in the back. Not the best setup for performance driving, but ample for the daily grind these vehicles will be subjected to.
Cargo volume and payload for the NV fall just short of the maximum rated figures for the Transit Connect Van. The NV200 comes in at a 1500-lb payload and a 122.7-foot cargo volume. The long-wheelbase TC can haul a 1600-lb payload and has a claimed maximum cargo volume of 130 cubic feet. The rear cargo doors are split 60/40 and have dual opening angles of 90 or 180 degrees. Both side doors are sheetmetal, to display business signage or graphics. To make the most of the interior workspace, the NV200 features integrated mounting points for installing racks and shelves without the need to drill into sidewalls, and six floor-mounted cargo hook tie-downs.
Focused Tech
The NV200 may be basic, but it's not totally devoid of technology. Bluetooth hands-free calling is available on both the base S and higher-trim SV model, with the SV offering an available navigation system which also includes Bluetooth streaming audio, Pandora, Google send-to-car POIs, and hands-free text messaging. All audio options are simple two-speaker systems. The S trim is decidedly Spartan, with power windows and air conditioning being the only two notable indulgences.
But simplicity has its rewards, with the NV200 starting at $19,900, excluding destination. Even with the expected destination fee of between $800-900, that still puts it comfortably less than the Transit Connect, with the 2013 model going for $23,420, including destination. With many business fleets focused squarely on the bottom line, the NV200 could find a receptive audience among value-focused buyers.
If you're interested in the NV200, you won't have to wait long, as it's scheduled to roll into Nissan Commercial dealers in April, giving it a few months' head start against the new Transit Connect. All NV200s for the U.S. market will come from Nissan's plant in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
|2013 Nissan NV200
|$19,900 (excluding destination)
|Front-engine, FWD, 2-pass, 4-door van
|2.0L/131-hp/139-lb-ft DOHC 16-valve I-4
|Continuously variable automatic
|3210-3237 lb (mfr)
|115.2 in
|186.3 x 68.1 x 73.7 in
|11.0 sec (MT est.)
|24 / 25 mpg
|140 / 135 kW-hrs/100 miles
|0.79 lb/mile
|April, 2013


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The Heart Truth 2013 Fashion Show
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This is the unofficial kick-off of New York Fashion Week. The event, staged to draw awareness to women's heart health, included a collection of celebrity faces, from Wendy Williams and Kelly Osbourne to the youngest girls of the Kardashian clan. Check out the pictures.


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Re: st: Selecting stubnames for -reshape- / macrolists
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Thank you very much, Nick. Much appreciated!
This is a very nice solution. I've seen the FAQ you reference (and, as you point out, it doesn't solve my problem exactly. But you program does).
Thanks again,
Nick Cox wrote:
This problem is discussed in an FAQ:
FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Problems with
12/03 I am having problems with the reshape command. Can
you give further guidance?
However, what is there does not add much to your discussion.
================= extract from FAQ Question
If I have many variables all occurring in pairs for two years 1997 and
1998, so that the dataset looks like A97, A98, B97, B98, and so on, is
there any easy way to reshape the data to long without typing all the
stub names?
The variable names are collectively *97 *98, so we need a way of
expanding that list of wildcard names automatically and then removing
the suffix. We can work on either *97 or *98.
-unab- is usually billed as a programmer's command, but it can be used
interactively. It unabbreviates a varlist and puts the result in a local
. unab vars : *97
Then we zap all the occurrences of the suffix "97":
. local stubs : subinstr local vars "97" "", all
In other words, each occurrence of "97" is replaced by an empty string;
that is, they are removed. See help on -macro-.
Then we can
. reshape long `stubs', options
That said, it is possible to write a program more general than Paul's.
*! NJC 1.0.0 30 June 2008
* collects stubs of form prefix_ from varlist * with names of form prefix_suffix * call by e.g. stubs *_* program stubs version 8.2 syntax varlist foreach v of local varlist { local stub = substr("`v'", 1, strpos("`v'", "_")) if !`: list stub in all' { local all `all' `stub' }
} c_local stubs `all' end
If you run
. stubs *_*
on your example dataset, you'll find a local stubs containing
x_ y_
left behind.
Philipp Rehm
Thanks, Paul.
You wrote:
"You will want to make sure that if your subscripts all look like _1, _2, _3... that you only use one of them. Grabbing *_* will give the same stubname many times."
Alas, that's exactly my problem. I need to grab *_*, because I don't know which subscripts are present or absent.
(Since this may sound a little strange, let me explain why this is so. I
have a data-set with thousands of variables over a maximum of 40 years or so, in wide format. The problem is that not all variables are present
for all years, which is why I prefer to grab everything and get the stubs from there).
E. Paul Wileyto wrote:
I have the following implemented as an ADO. It is what I use to grab
all the name stubs for reshaping. You will want to make sure that if
your subscripts all look like _1, _2, _3... that you only use one of
them. Grabbing *_* will give the same stubname many times.
program define namelist
* This short program helps you define a list (global macro vlist)
* of variable name roots to aid in scripting and especially
* Feel free to use wildcards in varlist. Be sure that you are only
* generating the same root once.
* The oldsub option describes the common subscript in the the list.
* The newsub option describes the truncated subscript to be used in
* reshaping.
* * For example: Variables rx30a_s1..rx30a_s20 all have the common
* rx30a_s, with a numerical subscript for the repetition. To extract
* list of roots for all survey entries, use:
* -namelist rx*_s1, oldsub(_s1) newsub(_s)
syntax varlist, [oldsub(string) newsub(string)]
global vlist "`varlist'"
if "`oldsub'" > "" & "`newsub'" > "" {
global vlist : subinstr local varlist "`oldsub'" "`newsub'" , all
noisily ma list vlist
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My question is whether there is a clever way to identify the
for a -reshape-. Consider this example:
sysuse auto, clear
foreach j in 1 2 3 4 5 {
gen x_`j'=rep78+`j'
gen y_`j'=rep78-`j'
drop y_3
gen id=_n
keep id x_* y_*
This data-set contains the following variables which I want to
x_1 x_2 x_3 x_4 x_5
y_1 y_2 y_4 y_5
I want to -reshape- by stubnames x_ and y_.
In my "real" data-set, I know that all variables I want to end up
as stubnames contain an underscore (_). They all also do contain
after the underscore, but there is no regular pattern there.
Now, I am generating a -macrolist- with unique stubnames, but this
like a detour to me, especially the loop:
ds *_*
foreach v in `r(varlist)' {
local f `=regexr("`v'","[0-9]+","")'
local n `n' `f'
local n: list uniq n
di "*** `n' ****"
reshape long `n', i(id) j(foo)
Two questions:
1) Is there a better way to identify stubnames for a -reshape-?
2) Is there a more straightforward way to arrive at a unique
than the one I chose? In particular, something like the -regexr()-
function, but with the ability to remove all instances (not just the
first) of the regular expression. Something like -subinstr()-, but
regular expressions.
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Look at the WR's in this league.. Theres just tons of em that simply got a chance and prooved they are nasty, and if they didn't get a chance due to a guy leaving because of money or a injury, you would never even know they were good..
I'm Victors biggest fan, as i called it the 2nd we got em as a UDF a guy to watch out for, and made a thread on these very boards the day of the Jets preseason game titled "victor cruz gonna break out big vs jets!".. I'm a W.MASS guy, so knew about em before most.. Either way, that would simply be a stupid contract to give a WR whos numbers dropped last yr...
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OK, the 350ci engine I have is an older 2-piece rear main, 4 bolt. I also purchased a serpentine belt system, as well as a used set of 906 Vortec heads off of a 1996 Chevy truck for $300. There were many articles floating around out there about the hardened valve seats on certain 906 heads restricting flow. However, the newer information and testing has proved the opposite to be true. So if you can get a set of either, grab em! My plan is to bore the cylinders .030 over and rebuild it, as well as use the stock crank and connecting rods rebuilt of course. Im using a set of Keith Black 142-030 dish pistons, and a cylinder head improvement kit from Competition Products part #8511. I plan on running an HEI distributor, a Howards Cam and lifter kit part #CL112011-11 with an Edelbrock Performer intake manifold part# 2116, and a Quadrajet carburetor. This should provide me with good fuel economy, along with the power when I need it. As well as the option to do modifications later without needing a new bigger carb!
The serpentine system I purchased includes all the necessary brackets, the newer style A/C compressor HT-6 that will be replacing the A-6 Monster Compressor that was in the truck originally, as well as the newer style alternator CS130D. However, I needed the pigtails/plugs for both the alternator and A/C. The A/C clutch plug is AC Delco PT209 and rear of the A/C is part# AC Delco PT1798. The Alternator is a 4 pin connector part # AC Delco PT368. All the connectors are readily available and can be found at:
As far as the wiring goes, on the A/C Clutch, the wires are not polarity sensitive. Which means you just hook one to ground, and the other to your positive source. On the rear of the compressor, this is the high-pressure cutout switch, and you can either run the hot wire or the ground through it. It automatically cuts the compressor off, if the pressure hits 427psi. With the alternator wiring, like I said theres 4 pins. Pin A, is not used, Pin B needs a 12volt switched source, Pin C Not used, and Pin D 12 volt always hot. You can see the diagram at:
as well as numerous other places on the web.
The power steering pump was another issue to contend with. Since the truck used a hydraulic brake booster, I needed to keep the original pump that was in the truck but still be able to use the newer serpentine belt and brackets, not the V belt its setup for. It turns out these pumps are interchangeable and you can swap the pulley over as well as the needed brackets for proper mounting to the serpentine brackets and motor.
A couple snags Ive run into that I really couldnt find mentioned, Im running an aluminum timing cover, and a stock harmonic balancer. Finding the correct timing pointer has been a quest, but I ended up going with a Summit Part # 163800 as the cheap ones wouldnt work for two reasons. One they wouldnt bolt up to the aluminum cover made by RPC, however similar to the Summit G6300W. Two, being that it was to long and would cover over the entire balancer. The Summit #163800 pointer would require a slight shave to make it the correct distance from the block and I shortened the screws as well. Another snag I hit was the water pump. I purchased a reverse rotation, high volume pump off our favorite auction site NOT. However, these 97 serpentine systems use a different style pump that has a wider bolt pattern and a threaded stud that connects to the fan clutch. So I went with the pump for a 97 Chevy truck. The next issue was the 97-water pump, does not have the bypass port that is on the Gen 1 350 block, passenger side. I had to tap and plug this port on the block, and use the bypass system that was built into the Edelbrock 2116 intake manifold. The instructions for the 2116 manifold are quite vague on this bypass subject, however if you look up part number Edelbrock 7116 on Summit.com it explains it in detail. So the engine build has gone straight forward, and with these few snags, everything has gone smoothly. In between building the motor and waiting on parts, I completely removed the interior and pretty much everything off the outside as well. Time for paint! I sanded everything down, fixed a few of the small rust holes that were behind the rear wheel wells, a couple dents hear and there. I painted the engine compartment and while I was there, I decided to remove the engine wire harness, and add a couple wires I needed for the electric choke, tachometer, oil pressure, and temp gauge, as Im installing some real gauges. Not just the ones that came with the truck. Im using an electric fuel pump as well, Summit Part# ATXE8012S, and I will be using the pink wire that was used for the injection pump on the original harness. The fuel pump is a lower pressure unit as Im using a newly rebuilt Quadrajet carburetor and according to the instructions, they recommended only 5 PSI max to this carb. Because of this I also purchased a fuel pressure regulator and fluid filled gauge to go with it. Im going to be utilizing the large canister style fuel filter unit that was used on the diesel setup as well since I still had a new filter for it. Overkill, yea. But why not? Ill let you guys no more as I get closer to firing it up. Should be there eventually.
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"Jim, you're such a "valuable tool" even though some of the things you explained to our son, his dad and I have explained many times, for some reason they just "get it" better when it comes from a neutral third party. It's great, the way you get "right into their life using humor" and you start building that "trust" and "respect." You definitely have a "Gift," I'm just so thankful we've been given an opportunity to see that "gift" working in our lives."
How Jim Connects with Students in Orlando, Winter Park, Clermont & East Orlando Florida
- XBOX One on a 7 foot screen, High Definition Projector, Dolby Digital Surround Sound & Popcorn
- He's in the PCA Car Club where he Autocrosses and has pictures of his track events and trophies in the office
- Jim uses Humor as he had 2 Teen Comedy Clubs he used to build teens confidence, speaking and acting skills and published several skits performed in his clubs with Youth Specialties.
- He can meet them for dinner, Starbucks, Planet Smoothie, a driving range, play basketball, throw a football or baseball or most anything to connect with students.
- He had a Skateboard Team with corporate sponsors and built half pipes, ramps, quarter pipes, fun boxes, rail slides, etc.
- Ropes Course, climbing wall and team building games for Day Camps, and Summer Camps
- Specialized Counseling Skills: Jim West has clients drive from all over the state of Florida, from Georgia and the Bahamas as he has been able to treat clients with ADHD, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Depression and more with FDA approved supplements and Dietary Modifications in the Orlando area. Since 2003 85% of his clients have not needed medication or used less medication than when they first came to Total Life Counseling Center in the Orlando and Winter Park area.
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Past Experience:
James West is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works primarily with children, adolescents and young adults from ages 6 and up in Orlando Winter Park and throughout Central Florida.
Private Practice And Salvation Army:
Alpha Counseling Center in Lakeland from 1994-1996 while working with the Salvation Army's Transitional Living program. Jim was responsible for training families in job placement, life skills, parenting, and helping them establish stable housing.
Florida Baptist Children's Home-Day Treatment:
Oppositional Defiant teenagers and children with histories of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect.
Winter Haven Hospital's Behavior Health Division:
One of the best community mental health centers in the country where he was a clinician for 3 years working extensively with ADHD children, oppositional children, court referrals, parent training, anger management groups, social skills training, and depressed children. Later Jim was offered a promotion into administration as Utilization Management Coordinator and managed the Behavioral Health Network (BNET) for Polk, Highlands and Hardee County until November 2003. BNET is a program for kids requiring intensive therapeutic services beyond the scope of traditional outpatient therapies and has been quite successful at keeping most of those enrolled out of residential or inpatient programs.
Total Life Counseling Center:
Jim West is the president/owner. Since 2003 Jim has expanded its staff and now has offices in Metro Orlando including Metro West, Winter Park, East Orlando and Clermont. Additionally, Jim has always thought of creative experiential treatment approaches to reach those who might not respond to traditional therapies.
Connects quickly with students
Jim has a unique way of bonding with children and adolescents through Play Therapy, Power Point Presentations, Interactive Games, Recreation Therapy and staying current with the constantly changing world of the children & adolescents. Jim also stays current with adolescents through his 13 years experience in youth ministry in speaks to students at school assemblies, youth groups and conventions.
Jim provides retreats for schools as well to help students resolve conflicts and repair past hurts.
Summer Camps:
Since 2004 incorporating a Challenge Ropes Course and Equestrian program has helped students mature significantly, socially and emotionally, increase confidence, become calmer, more compliant, improved leadership skills, and a more positive influence on their peers.
Speaking Engagements:
He is asked to speak across the state of Florida to the following organizations to list a few :
- University Behavioral Center and Central Florida Behavioral Hospital (Inpatient Adolescent Hospital) to hundreds of therapists, psychologists, parents and counselors.
- Central Florida Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CFAMFT)
- ACSI (Association for Christian Schools International) in Southern California and Florida-Featured Speaker several years in a row for Annual Teachers Accreditation Conference
- FACCS (Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools) Florida-Featured Speaker several years in a row for Annual Teachers Accreditation Conference.
- Orange County School Nurses, Hunters Creek Middle School, Clarcona & Ocoee Elementary, and Thornbrook, more
- Seminole County Guidance Counselors Conference
- Private Schools: Lake Highand Prep, The First Academy, Foundation Academy, Venice Christian School, The Crenshaw School, St. Petersburg Christian School, and many more.
- Jim also is a state approved Qualified Clinical Supervisor for therapists completing their 2 year internship to become a Florida State licensed counselor.
- Adrenaline: Youth Group of Horizons Community Church-Gotha Florida
Community Involvement:
Jim was the producer of Sunday Night Live (Virginia) & Standing Room Only (a Saturday Night Live type program for High School Students in Lakeland) as well as Club 77. Club 77 was a Smoke Free Drug Free & Alcohol Free club for High School and College age students. Sunday Night Live & Standing Room Only were run by college students and the actors were teenagers entertaining other teens. These programs have built incredible self-confidence and developed talents and leadership skills for many teens. Jim has kept in touch with some of the teens that were involved in these programs and most are now adults involved in their community mentoring adolescents in some way. Jim is in the process of developing similar programs in Orlando.
Leadership Social Skills Support Group:
Jim leads a social skills group for ages 6-10, 11-13 and 14-17. This group is covers anger management, social skills, dealing with perceptions, greeting people, starting conversation, resolving conflict, apologizing, etc. The group utilizes interactive games focusing on building trust, focusing, not interrupting, etc. The group also utilizes short Power Point presentations to maintain attention and focus. The group also processes appropriate ways to express feelings of frustration or hurt.
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#721 Sun 25 Nov 12 2:16pm
Re: Wouldn't it be cool?
Actually ironic, Mummza.
Made mini cakes and puds months ago for "gifting".
Haven't managed to make family cake or pud yet.
Can see me making Delia's "Last Minute Cake" (again!).it uses mincemeat (check) and lots of brandy ...
#722 Wed 28 Nov 12 1:34am
Re: Wouldn't it be cool?
That's a lovely gift Coco. Keep meaning to type up hand written recipes from my grandmother, my father (Mum was no cook), the in-laws and our family favourites and have them made into a "book" to give to my kids.
Must get more organised .
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Re: Wouldn't it be cool?
It's the first...and I am doing the traditional southern meal...cabbage and black eyed peas. Do you have a new years food tradition?
#724 Tue 01 Jan 13 10:25pm
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Happy new year, Coco. We (my family) have a BBQ. We had it yesterday- today's the 2nd here. We'll probably have one tonight, too


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In 1990, about 3 million people used the Internet. Singapore established its first Internet site. Mobile phones were beginning to run on digital networks. And a video guide to the World Wide Web urged viewers shopping for a computer to "make sure you tell your dealer you'll be using it to access the Internet."
That also was the year the Kentucky General Assembly passed the Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA). Despite being derided by some teachers as the "Kentucky Early Retirement Act," it became a highly celebrated model for curricular reform.
Today, the world has more than 6.8 billion Internet users. Singapore is an education powerhouse that consistently ranks at or near the top on international tests. Mobile phones are everywhere. And there's no need to tell your "dealer" that you'll be using your computer for the Internet.
And KERA? It's being supplanted next year by a more rigorous accountability system, one that is tasked both with raising student achievement (which KERA did, for the most part) and preparing all high school graduates for college and careers. Once again the Bluegrass State is leading the way in school reform, but this time it is hardly alone.
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