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Estimates of Fundamental Equilibrium Exchange Rates, May 2010
This policy brief updates Cline and Williamson's estimates of fundamental equilibrium exchange rates (FEERs) to May 2010 using the data to March contained in the April issue of the International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook. The IMF's data are updated to May by subsequent exchange rate changes and Cline's estimates of the impact of exchange rate changes on trade flows. In addition, the assumptions about current account targets have been somewhat modified from previous years: All countries are now assumed to aim to keep current account balances within 3 percent of equilibrium, whereas formerly some countries with large net foreign assets to GDP ratios (NFA/GDP) were allowed larger targeted imbalances. The fundamental question explored is what pattern of exchange rates is consistent with satisfactory medium-term evolution of the world economy, interpreted as achieving those objectives while maintaining internal balance in each country. The big disequilibrium in the pattern of exchange rates remains the undervaluation of the renminbi and the overvaluation of the dollar. The size of this disequilibrium is, however, less than previously estimated (now 15 percent on an effective basis and 24 percent bilaterally with respect to the dollar), due to the decline in the IMF's estimate of China's prospective current account surplus. The recent depreciation of the euro, while increasing the size of Euroland's prospective surplus, does not threaten to lead to an internationally unacceptable imbalance (i.e., greater than 3 percent of GDP) and therefore does not create a case for international action to reverse the rise. The yen is no longer found to be overvalued on an effective basis, although if China revalued that would create a case for a stronger yen/dollar rate. Several of the other East Asian currencies would also need to appreciate bilaterally to avoid effective undervaluation. Of the 28 other economies covered, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, and Taiwan are judged to need an effective appreciation and Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, South Africa, and Turkey to need an effective depreciation.
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ALBANY, N.Y. — Attorneys general from 28 states – including Maine – and U.S. territories have written to the chief executives of major U.S. pharmacy chains urging them to stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Following the decision by CVS Caremark to stop selling tobacco in its stores, the chains Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, Safeway and Kroger are being asked to follow suit.
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says pharmacies increasingly market themselves as sources for community health care, sending "a mixed message" by continuing to sell "deadly tobacco products."
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine says voluntary decisions by the national retailers will also help keep tobacco away from youths.
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According to lore, Germany's autobahn is teeming with S-Class, Porsches, and the occasional Veyron mixed in. Not so, says Germany's Über-DMV, the Kraftfahrtbundesamt, in an article about the 50 top selling cars in Germany of 2010. "Upper class and sports cars are not in the Top 50," say Germany's keepers of car data. The truth is in the following table.
Germany's Top 50 | |||||
Rank | Make & model | Segment | Units 2010 | Share | Diesel |
1 | VW GOLF, JETTA | Compact Class | 251,078 | 8.6% | 35.4% |
2 | VW POLO | Small Cars | 96,945 | 3.3% | 18.1% |
3 | OPEL ASTRA | Compact Class | 72,685 | 2.5% | 27.7% |
4 | MERCEDES C-KLASSE | Middle Class | 71,871 | 2.5% | 55.1% |
5 | BMW 3ER | Middle Class | 67,643 | 2.3% | 68.8% |
6 | VW PASSAT | Middle Class | 66,496 | 2.3% | 82.6% |
7 | OPEL CORSA | Small Cars | 65,304 | 2.2% | 5.0% |
8 | AUDI A3, S3 | Compact Class | 63,466 | 2.2% | 45.1% |
9 | AUDI A4, S4 | Middle Class | 59,863 | 2.1% | 76.8% |
10 | BMW 1ER | Compact Class | 55,353 | 1.9% | 53.9% |
11 | MERCEDES E-KLASSE | Upper Middle Class | 54,111 | 1.9% | 73.9% |
12 | FORD FOCUS | Compact Class | 53,720 | 1.8% | 36.2% |
13 | FORD FIESTA | Small Cars | 51,598 | 1.8% | 10.5% |
14 | MERCEDES A-KLASSE | Compact Class | 51,579 | 1.8% | 27.6% |
15 | SKODA FABIA | Small Cars | 48,609 | 1.7% | 11.3% |
16 | BMW 5ER | Upper Middle Class | 46,014 | 1.6% | 81.9% |
17 | VW TOURAN | Van | 45,684 | 1.6% | 63.2% |
18 | SKODA OCTAVIA | Compact Class | 42,946 | 1.5% | 54.8% |
20 | MERCEDES B-KLASSE | Minivan | 37,526 | 1.3% | 39.9% |
21 | VW TRANSPORTER, CARAVELLE | Utility | 36,691 | 1.3% | 99.4% |
22 | OPEL MERIVA | Minivan | 31,741 | 1.1% | 12.5% |
23 | BMW Mini | Small Cars | 31,477 | 1.1% | 14.1% |
24 | HYUNDAI I 30 | Compact Class | 30,498 | 1.0% | 22.8% |
25 | AUDI A6, S6 | Upper Middle Class | 30,079 | 1.0% | 88.3% |
26 | VW CADDY | Utility | 30,005 | 1.0% | 68.0% |
27 | SMART FORTWO | Mini | 29,065 | 1.0% | 14.9% |
28 | OPEL INSIGNIA | Middle Class | 28,208 | 1.0% | 76.6% |
29 | RENAULT MEGANE | Compact Class | 27,465 | 0.9% | 40.6% |
31 | NISSAN QASHQAI | Minivan | 24,148 | 0.8% | 33.8% |
32 | PEUGEOT 207 | Small Cars | 23,994 | 0.8% | 18.8% |
33 | FIAT PANDA | Mini | 23,638 | 0.8% | 5.5% |
34 | SEAT IBIZA, CORDOBA | Small Cars | 23,570 | 0.8% | 11.8% |
35 | AUDI A5, S5 | Middle Class | 23,415 | 0.8% | 54.6% |
36 | RENAULT CLIO | Small Cars | 23,333 | 0.8% | 5.3% |
38 | RENAULT SCENIC | Minivan | 22,677 | 0.8% | 53.9% |
39 | TOYOTA YARIS | Small Cars | 20,811 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
40 | OPEL ZAFIRA | Van | 20,750 | 0.7% | 37.7% |
41 | FORD MONDEO | Middle Class | 20,304 | 0.7% | 76.3% |
42 | RENAULT TWINGO | Mini | 19,648 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
43 | SEAT ALTEA, TOLEDO, LEON | Minivan | 18,668 | 0.6% | 24.8% |
44 | FIAT 500 | Mini | 17,707 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
45 | NISSAN MICRA | Small Cars | 17,689 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
46 | DACIA SANDERO | Compact Class | 16,835 | 0.6% | 7.7% |
47 | HYUNDAI I 10 | Mini | 16,703 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
48 | CITROEN C3 | Small Cars | 16,619 | 0.6% | 19.0% |
49 | SKODA SUPERB | Middle Class | 15,450 | 0.5% | 73.3% |
50 | PEUGEOT 308 | Compact Class | 15,376 | 0.5% | 51.7% |
Total Top 50 | 2,047,524 | 70.2% | 42.3% | ||
All registrations 2010 | 2,916,260 | 100.0% | 41.9% |
25 cars made up half of Germany's sales last year. The Top 50 account for 66 percent. 42 percent burn oil. Electric cars? Hybrids? Do you see any?
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MrGreenManJune 2nd, 2011 at 10:23 am
The Germans do have a peculiar habit of supporting local industry, don't they?
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bumpy iiJune 2nd, 2011 at 10:33 am
They have a local industry which makes product worthy of support?
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Luke42June 2nd, 2011 at 10:49 am
As a former VW owner, I must disagree.
The VW ownership experience has gave me a whole new respect for Ford's late-90s reliability.
My Jetta was fun to drive, though, when it ran….!
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Hildy JohnsonJune 2nd, 2011 at 12:57 pm
For some perspective, have a look at Japanese or Korean import statistics.
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SunnyvaleCAJune 2nd, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Yeah, I'm surprised the 17 MPG Ford F-150 isn't higher on the list. That's only about $0.45 per mile in fuel. And I wonder how that would fit in your average German parking space.
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mhadiJune 3rd, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Yes, and the Americans don't support their local industry? Ever looked around you? How many cars do you see that are from Ford, GM and Chrylser?
How about the flagrant __________ comments in the American media and local parlance about "domestics" vs. "Asian manufacturers", the UAW and CAW urging us to buy "local" products and other remarks, even though the "Asians" are just as American as the Detroit Three are?
It's easy to criticize others isn't it?
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BenyaJune 2nd, 2011 at 10:29 am
Is work plentiful for the German auto mechanic?
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PenguinBoyJune 2nd, 2011 at 10:29 am
Interesting that Ford seems to do *much* better in the UK.
Also interesting that the top selling Asian car is a Hyundai – and it doesn't even make the top 20…
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charlyJune 2nd, 2011 at 1:34 pm
Is that sarcasm? If not, Ford Europe is UK based
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PenguinBoyJune 2nd, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Not intended as sarcasm, it is interesting to see how much the Golf outsells the Focus in this market. Seems there is a definite home bias in Germany, the Focus may be aging but by all accounts it is class competitive.
Not sure what Ford Europe's structure is, but I believe they have a big presence in Cologne.
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charlyJune 2nd, 2011 at 3:09 pm
True, but UK is more important
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Slow_Joe_CrowJune 3rd, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Some of it may be due to national perception. In the UK, Ford is seen as English and the cars are an integral part of popular culture while a VW is obviously foreign. In Germany, it would seem that VW and Opel are perceived as native cars while Fords are not.
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ToshJune 2nd, 2011 at 3:22 pm
You skipped past the Toyota Yaris and Nissan Micra.
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geeberJune 2nd, 2011 at 4:48 pm
There were originally two, distinct divisions to Ford's European operations. One was based in Great Britain, and made cars for that market, and the other was based in Germany, and made cars for Germany and the continent. They often made entirely different vehicles for the same segment.
This changed in the 1960s, when Henry Ford II gave the order to merge the operations – including vehicle development. The first two vehicles developed under the new merged operation were the first Escort and the "mini-Mustang" Capri.
Great Britain may be "important" to the company in the sense that Ford is stronger in that market, but Ford develops European cars with both Great Britain and the continent in mind.
The lower sales of the Focus compared to the Golf and the Astra probably stem from the fact that Germans view both VW and Opel more as more "pure" German brands than Ford, not any shortcomings of the Focus, or Ford's lack of effort regarding Germany.
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mhadiJune 3rd, 2011 at 1:38 pm
I don't think it has to do with a perception of nationalism towards Opel and VW compared to Ford. I think Ford simply made less competitive cars than the other two in the past – when I was living in Germany in the 1980s, most Fords on the market were simply not as good as the offerings from VW and Opel.
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JJJune 2nd, 2011 at 10:32 am
Still pretty sweet cars roam the streets in pretty large numbers (both percentagewise and in absolute terms). I guess this is pretty much what the car park in the Netherlands would look like if it weren't for the massive extra taxes we have to pay on cars.
Also, kind of funny to see the first car that isn't in any way related to Germany (either by manufacture, brand, or brand ownership) show up in a respectable 23rd place.
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charlyJune 2nd, 2011 at 1:44 pm
Volkswagen Polo is IIRC the marketleader in Holland which says a lot about taxes. But taxes are so high because there are no car factories in Holland.
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Steven02June 2nd, 2011 at 10:39 am
Do you have any break out numbers for the Jetta and Golf, or only combined?
It does appear that German definitely roots for the home team there.
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June 2nd, 2011 at 11:25 am Any data you heart desires can be ordered here.
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NNJune 2nd, 2011 at 11:11 am
I cannot believe that for every one Ford Focus sold, 50 Golf/Jettas are sold. After all, the Ford is German, too.
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JJJune 2nd, 2011 at 11:32 am
Prett sure that stat is wrong since the market share percentage doesn't add up.
It's more likely that's it 5 Golfs for every Focus, which is still a lot. The Focus being long in the teeth probably accounts for some of that but then still, the Golf is really the people's car in Germany (and it's top of the charts in the Netherlands as well, and probably some other countries adjacent to Germany).
It's a pretty decent car and has a good reputation for reliabilty. Europeans define reliability as that you can count on the car not to bankrupt you when it breaks down or needs service (that's my theory anyway), rather then how many times it breaks down. Japanese cars are usually more expensive to service over here, so even if they break down less you still spend more cash at the dealership.
Also, because 'everyone' wants to have one, resale value is pretty high, which means everyone wants to have one…etc etc.
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June 2nd, 2011 at 1:33 pm Thank you. There was a problem with the last four entries where the last digit was truncated for unknown reasons. Fixed now. Ford Focus now #12 ….
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PhilosophilJune 2nd, 2011 at 11:35 am
The Jetta/Golf/Polo numbers are very impressive, but look at the Astra as well! The Astra hatch still catches my eye whenever I see one around here. There's something about that car that I always liked.
There must be a German connection somewhere in my past (probably on the English side–Irish/English).
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June 2nd, 2011 at 12:14 pm "Electric cars? Hybrids? Do you see any?"
Looks like a huge dose of "Not Invented Here" at work. The Germans buy German cars and the German manufacturers are so heavily invested in Diesel they won't be happy until everyone needs to walk around with their own oxygen tank like a 90 year old chain smoker.
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AcubraJune 2nd, 2011 at 12:17 pm
Looking at the percentage of diesel cars, another reason for the Japanese being underrepresented – Aside from Ze Germans leaning towards the local brands – is that Japan seriously lacks in diesel offers. Every EU model is offered with variety of diesels, while a Japanese is lucky to have one. The trend started to change only recently, but it will take time to adjust the numbers.
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RadaJune 2nd, 2011 at 3:42 pm
I seriosly doubt that's the case. First, all possible diesel needs ARE offered by the Asian brands. Second, the most likely cause is the cost, since most Euro cars are made right there, and have price and maintanence cost advantages.
It pretty much corellates with every Euro country. It does not take a genius to figure out why every other car in Spain for example, is a SEAT, or why France is full of Citroen cars.
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June 2nd, 2011 at 4:18 pm THe Japanese brand used to build diesel everyything but if you want performance diesel look to France not Germany
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JMIIJune 2nd, 2011 at 12:52 pm
Before I even clicked on the article I knew the answer and I have never even been to Germany. The Golf really is that popular.
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RadaJune 2nd, 2011 at 3:47 pm
I don't know who would think that Germany is full of high-end Porsches and Beemers. Even a lowly Golf costs and arm and a leg.
Was walking by a Ford dealership in Madrid, it was funny to see a used Focus at 24K Euros.
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June 2nd, 2011 at 1:46 pm Last year, I had a BMW 118d 5-door rental for 2 weeks in Germany. I know why it's in the top 10 on that list.
It's a phenomenal little car. 1.8L turbo diesel, 6-speed manual, RWD, power everything… it was perfect. 500 year old, cobblestone streets were a piece of cake to navigate. So was the Autobahn, keeping pace with the Uberklasse at 170ph for an hour or two.
And even though we spent hours every day in the car, driving all over from Frankfurt to Zurich, I only needed to fill up once in two weeks. Without looking at the pictures again, I remember it cost less than €60 to fill the tank that one time.
I haven't bought a new car since 1996, but I would buy a 118d this weekend, were it made available Stateside. It's the one new car that would get my wife and I into a dealership.
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MarkDJune 2nd, 2011 at 1:50 pm
My daughter was over there a few years ago (military spouse) with her Ford Escape, and it barely fit in the garage of the place they were renting. She stayed around 85 on the Autobahn – the handling got iffy if she went faster.
Yes, one of the guys had a F150. I saw it parked on the street when I visited. I'm sure that one never fit in any garage. My daughter had to park in an oversized spot just to get us at the Frankfurt airport, even with the Escape.
Needless to say, they were not paying local gas prices.
In my day, I knew a few guys who brought American cars to Japan. Even with the gas prices on base, they were nothing I'd want to drive on those little roads. Driving on the left didn't help the cause either. Almost everybody, me included, drove local beaters.
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jerseydevilJune 2nd, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Been on the autobahn a few times. It does not differ much from its siblings in France or Italy, except that parts of it are not speed regulated. Most of the traffic moves at about 60 to 80 mph regardless of speed limits, much as in the states. And like the Philadelphia area where I am, there are alot of traffuc jams.
Differences – NO ONE hogs the passing lane, EVER. There is much less tailgaiting too. I'm not really sure why. Occasionally someone zooms past in a car – not necessairily a car that should be going that fast – again, much like I-95. I am not sure, someone told me that trucks are speed regulated at about 60 mph.
There are a ton of Golfs there. These are considered "normal" sized cars. My impression is that there were more French cars in the south. Could be wrong tho.
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Brian PJune 2nd, 2011 at 5:01 pm
There is less tailgating because there are vastly fewer people hogging the left lane.
This chart agrees with my own observations about the autobahn, too. Yes, there is the occasional Mercedes or BMW going very fast, but for every one of those, there are at least 10 VW Golf non-turbo diesels, Opel Astra 1.2's, and Ford Mondeos towing camper-trailers. Nobody drives pick-up trucks. Businesses use vans. When regular people need to move more stuff than their car will take, they tow a trailer.
Transport-trucks are governed to 90 km/h, are restricted to the right lane only, and it seems like there are fewer of them on the roads than here. The rail transport system is very good …
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H. KoppinenJune 3rd, 2011 at 11:19 am
You are certainly mistaken about the diesel Golfs not being turbo-charged. At least on the used market, as seen on mobile.de, turbo-diesel Golfs outnumber non-turbo ones 29000 to 450.
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DavekaybscJune 2nd, 2011 at 5:11 pm
I wish we had trucks restricted to the right lane here. There is nothing more irritating than truck A at 56mph trying to pass truck B at 55.5mph in a 65 zone.
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wallstreetJune 2nd, 2011 at 11:48 pm
I'm surprise to see diesel take rates less than 50% for FY2010. Has it always been the case in the past?
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outback_uteJune 3rd, 2011 at 12:11 am
Very interesting figures. Hybrids – several vehicles in the top 50 offer hybrid variants, but I bet they don't sell many.
Regarding the patriotism, which would be hard to equal in any other open market, are there any other foreign branded cars other than the Focus & Fiesta that are built in Germany? While the largest selling (purely) imported car is the 15th ranked Skoda Fabia.
What does surprise me though is the VW Transporter with only 36k sales which indicates a fairly small proportion of the market being light commercial vehicles. By comparison the Toyota Hilux sells more than that in Australia with 1/3 the market volume but nearly 20% LCV's (I am combining vans and pickups, which would be a negligible volume in Germany and the opposite of Australia). There were 1630 Transporters sold here last year.
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CarnotCycleJune 3rd, 2011 at 12:15 am
I remember living in Brussels, Belgium a few years back for awhile. Everyone drives a compact hatch. A hatch's layout is the most usability you can get out of such a volume as fits their streets, taxes, and operating costs. Americans really aren't that different in 'practicality' of layout if not scale. They just drive hog-hatches and call them 'crossovers' at this point. I mean, they don't even pretend to be trucks anymore…just oversized AWD blob-wagons with a lift-kit.
But I don't get the Golf-thing. Might be German, might be pretty neat little car in various trim, but there's so many cars in that space. And its not like anyone else gobbles them up like that because of some universal, intrinsic quality about Golfs, even amongst dedicated compact car buyers.
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wallstreetJune 3rd, 2011 at 12:19 am
I 'm jealous of how many choices Deutsch have over us.
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May be a security policy on VPN server or domain restricting the user? Satya SKJ Microsoft SQL Server MVP Contributing Editor & Forums Moderator http://www.SQL-Server-Performance.Com This posting is provided �AS IS� with no rights for the sake of knowledge sharing.
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Because we get similar compliants from our Jr.DBAs when they are trying to solve any issues when working remotely, we found out to be security policy not allowing few components to work properly with a mixture of XP & Win2k3 due to the recent security tightness. Its good to involve your System Adminstrator on network to check on the policies etc. Satya SKJ Microsoft SQL Server MVP Contributing Editor & Forums Moderator http://www.SQL-Server-Performance.Com This posting is provided �AS IS� with no rights for the sake of knowledge sharing.
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Non-local Thermal Equilibrium Model Atmospheres for the Hottest White Dwarfs: Spectral Analysis of the Compact Component in Nova V4743 Sgr
Type | Journal Article |
Names | T. Rauch, M. Orio, R. Gonzales-Riestra, T. Nelson, M. Still, K. Werner, J. Wilms |
Publication | The Astrophysical Journal |
Volume | 717 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 363-371 |
Date | July 1, 2010 |
Short Title | Non-local Thermal Equilibrium Model Atmospheres for the Hottest White Dwarfs |
URL | http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2010ApJ...717..363R |
Library Catalog | NASA ADS |
Abstract | Half a year after its outburst in 2002 September, nova V4743 Sgr evolved into the brightest supersoft X-ray source in the sky with a flux maximum around 30 Å. We calculated grids of synthetic energy distributions based on non-local thermal equilibrium model atmospheres for the analysis of the hottest white dwarfs (WDs) and present the result of fits to Chandra and XMM-Newton grating X-ray spectra of V4743 Sgr of outstanding quality, exhibiting prominent resonance lines of C V, C VI, N VI, N VII, and O VII in absorption. The nova reached its highest effective temperature (Teff = 740 ± 70 kK) around 2003 April and remained at that temperature at least until 2003 September. We conclude that the WD is massive, ≈1.1-1.2 M sun. The nuclear-burning phase lasted for 2-2.5 years after the outburst, probably the average duration for a classical nova. The photosphere of V4743 Sgr was strongly carbon deficient (≈0.01 times solar) and enriched in nitrogen and oxygen (>5 times solar). Especially the very low C/N ratio indicates that the material at the WD's surface underwent thermonuclear burning. Thus, this nova retained some of the accreted material and did not eject all of it in outburst. From 2003 March to September, the nitrogen abundance is strongly decreasing; new material is probably already being accreted at this stage. Based on observations collected with XMM-Newton, an ESA Science Mission with instruments and contributions directly funded by ESA Member States and the USA (NASA). |
Tags | Cataclysmic Variables, NOVAE, STARS: AGB AND POST-AGB, STARS: ATMOSPHERES, Stars: Abundances, stars: individual: V4743 Sgr, white dwarfs |


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- Range: 0.0 to 39.37 inch
- Resolution: 7.87E-4 inch
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Description: Product features Vernier and main scale have a satin chrome finish for glare free reading Locking screw below Measuring surfaces made of steel Measuring blade for inside measurements Slide and beam made of hardened stainless steel Step measuring function Scope of delivery Thread table Case
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Description: an accurate measurement of extrusion temperature and indication of surface finish automatically compensated for different alloy types. Straight from the box operation-AET can be fitted straight from the box and will measure with high precision. It does not require elaborate setup procedures
- Temperature Range: 662 to 1112 F
- Operating Temperature: 41 to 113 F
- Device Category: Sensor / Transducer
- Technology: Optical Pyrometer
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Description: reflected from a surface. Geometry: For best results the correct measurement geometry should be chosen based on the reflectance of the material: Matt Finish 85°, Mid Gloss 60°, High Gloss and Metallics 20°. Measurement Unit: GU. RSPEC The peak gloss value over a very narrow angle. Usage &ndash
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Description: Precision manually driven steel positioning stage. A major attribute of the stage is the dovetail slots on the top surface for load attachment. Precision ground v-ways allow for maximum smoothness and flatness of travel. Ruggedly constructed for stable measurements and robust usage. Wide stance
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Description: open/SPST Revision:G Industry Standard Size Switch with RF Capability Features Hermetically sealed contacts Unique blade design and surface finish Switch materials are Lead free and RoHS compliant Advantages Q measurement at least 60% of pure Copper wire Insertion Loss < 0.01dB up
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Description: with a surface finish that meets or exceeds 32µin Ra. Surface finishes of 15µin Ra or better are available upon request. Standard units include a M12 process connection housing. The transmitter is a 2-wire unit with an analog output and 2 second response time. It has measurement input for Pt100
- Element Material: Platinum
- Reference Resistance: 100 Ohms (Most Common)
- # of Lead Wires Per Element: 2, 4
- Element Configuration: Single Element
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Description: This book supplies the optical component and systems designer, and quality assurance engineers and managers with the definitions, measurement principles, and standard metrics used to characterize high-quality specular surfaces. The author covers both the traditional visual methods as well as newer
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Description: Benefits Smooth surface finish and corrosion-resistant materials ensure contamination-free measurement – ideal for many semiconductor and industrial applications Resistant to H2 embrittlement for longer life Long-term, repeatable sensor performance under variable temperatures ensures
- Working Pressure Range: 0.0 to 4000 psi
- Device Category: Transducer
- Pressure Reading: Gauge
- Accuracy: 1 ±% FS
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Description: over ferrous substrates. Ideal Metrology Solution for: Industrial Coatings and Painters Appliance Coaters and Surface Finishers Paint & Powder Coaters Automotive & Aerospace Finishers Coating Inspectors Electroplating Plants Painting Contractors Features Store measurements, date
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- Duplex / Multiple Technology: Yes
- Application: Coating Thickness
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Description: The TE1 Pt100 temperature measurement system has a stainless steel field housing in excellent finish. The system complies standard industrial process connections as well as hygienic connections with high cleanability and bacteria tightness. Fast response sensor tips ensures accurate measurements
- Operating Temperature: -4 to 185 F
- Sensor Types: Standard / Class B, Precision / Class A
- Sensor Technology: Wire Wound
- Wire Wound Types: Platinum
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Description: Quality Standard for Evaluation of Cast Surface Finishes -Visual and Tactile Method. This SP must be used with a 10-surface, three dimensional Cast Surface Comparator, which is a necessary part of the Standard. Price for both is $170.00. The Standard or Comparators may be sold separately at $85.00
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Description: up to 300 slpm All-metal seal flow path: option for 4µ or 10µ inch Ra surface finish Corrosion-resistant Hastelloy® T-Rise sensor improves measurement reproducibility at elevated temperatures MultiFloTM gas and range programmability—one device, thousands of gas types
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- Process Media Type: Gas
- Media Temperature Range: 122 F
- Mass Flow Rate Range: 8.26E-6 to 0.8259 lbs/min
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Description: . Choice of colours and lens finishes. Lead frame/lens casting reliability. Easy-to-solder leads LED Colours = Yellow Mounting Type = Surface Mount Number of LEDs = 1 Number of Pins = 2 Lens Shape = Oval Dominant Wavelength = 575 nm Lens Colour = Clear
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Description: , hassle-free installation--like any dead-shaft idler roll Aluminum, steel or stainless steel rolls in many surface finishes Now in Three frame sizes plus many custom variations One electrical cable The TR Tension Roll® Transducer is also referred to by some of our customers as the Dover Roller
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- Force Measured: Tension
- Sensor Output: Analog Voltage
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Description: DN25/38 Temperature range: -40…+150°C Material: 1.4404 / AISI 316 L Sheath -Ø: 6 mm Insertion length: 50 or 100 mm IP protection class: 65 Features Dead space free construction Standard surface finish of wetted parts surface roughness of 0,5 µm Welded, multi part
- Element Material: Platinum
- Reference Resistance: 100 Ohms (Most Common)
- Element Configuration: Double Element
- Sensed Temperature: -40 to 302 F
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Description: /lamination Applications Norton PMP is manufactured with a gloss finish without plasticizers, stabilizers, or other processing aids, offering a clean surface for laminate manufacturing. Medical device manufacturers receive a high-clarify product well suited for optical measurement requirements
- Chemical / Polymer System Type: Fluoropolymer (PTFE / PVDF)
- Thermoplastic: Yes
- Industry: Aerospace, Electric Power, Medical / Food (FDA, USDA), General Industrial
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Description: with smooth surface finish No periodic re-calibration or maintenance Insensitive to corrosive or abrasive products Excellent long-term stability and reliability Industries Chemicals Petrochemicals Oil & Gas Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Power Plants Water Applications
- Pipe Diameter: 1 to 80 inch
- Mounting Type: In-line
- End Fittings: Flanged, Socket Weld / Union
- Process Media Type: Liquid
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Description: number, based on wing chord, was between 2 and 8 million. Some two-dimensional data are included from wind-tunnel tests. It is recommended the data be used for qualitative guidance only as the scatter is up to 25 per cent probably due to the unknown effects of surface finish, transition position
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Description: – 30,000 sccm Max pressure 500 psig All-metal seal flow path: 32µ inch Ra maximum surface finish Co-planar valve offers lower leak-by rates Multi-gas/multi-range capability allows for storage and pre-programming of up to 10 gas calibrations and ranges on a single device
- Control Signal Output: Network / Fieldbus Output
- Accuracy: 0.2000 ±% FS
- User Interface: Ethernet / Networkable
- Media: Gas / Air
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Description: This course provides attendees with a broad overview of optical surface metrology, with a focus on how to choose tools and techniques to support modern optical manufacturing processes. First we will review metrology principles and definitions of measurement capability (e.g. accuracy, lateral
- Modality: On-site / In Plant
- Technology / Subject: Design / Engineering Methods (ESDU, DFx, etc.), Instruments / Sensors, Photonics / Optics
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Description: High stiffness Low thermal expansion Large size capability – 300 mm and beyond Extreme wear resistance High-Purity Materials Expertise From powder production and basic forming to precision finishing and measurement, CoorsTek produces high-quality, top-performance components. You'll find
- Type: Vacuum Chuck
- Chuck Geometry: Rectangular / Square, Round
- Materials of Construction: Ceramic
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Supplier: KROHNE Group
Description: The H250 Food flowmeter is a further development of the tried and tested all-metal instrument and was especially designed for use in the food and pharmaceutical industry. It is used to measure liquids, gases and saturated steam. It features a hygienic surface with a surface finish of Ra < 0.8
- Type: Variable Area
- Process Media Type: Gas, Liquid, Steam
- Pipe Diameter: 0.5000 to 4 inch
- Media Temperature Range: -321 to 572 F
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Description: Applications Wastewater and Water Treatment Chemical Transfer and Processing Aquatic and Animal Life Support Systems Mining Metal Plating/Surface Finishing Marine Landfills/Environmental Infrastructure Water/Theme Parks
- Pipe Diameter: 0.5000 to 2 inch
- Mounting Type: In-line
- Process Media Type: Liquid
- Media Temperature Range: 140 to 176 F
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Description: . For immunity measurements, amplifier requirements are reduced because of the antenna's enhanced impedance matching capability. This saves money if buying a new amplifier, and increases power reserves of existing amplifiers. For emission measurements, system sensitivity is increased, which can improve
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Supplier: Brooks Instrument
Description: ms Full-scale flow rates: 3 sccm to 5 slm Ultra-high purity flow path - 4µ inch Ra surface finish Embedded real-time flow error detection and trending using Rate of Decay (ROD) techniques Enhanced process gas accuracy - up to three times improvement - through advanced gas modeling optimized
- Number of Control Outputs: 1 outputs
- Control Signal Output: Analog Voltage, Serial / Digital, Network / Fieldbus Output
- Accuracy: 1 ±% FS
- User Interface: Computer Programmable, Ethernet / Networkable
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Description: . MMDx incorporates Enhanced Sensor Performance (ESP3) to scan all sample materials and surface finishes in a single move. Key benefits Faster and more accurate scanning saves money and time Ergonomic, light and small scanner Scans almost all industrial materials Portable out-of-the box system
- Machine Type and Specifications: 3-D Scanning / Profiling
- Application: Dimensional Measurement
- Control: PC
- Mounting Options: Handheld
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Description: This shall be a fire-test-response standard. This test method shall provide a means of measuring smoke obscuration resulting from subjecting essentially flat materials, products, or assemblies (including surface finishes) not exceeding 25 mm in thickness to specified levels of thermal irradiance
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Description: dimensions, inspect shapes and examine surface finish. The inexpensive price of the Zoomatic place it within reach of the small shop as well as allowing it multiple uses for production and quality control. The TM-II Zoomatic is a significant advance in precision optical measuring. For the first time
- Grade: Benchtop
- Microscope Type: Compound
- Total Magnification: 30 to 160 X
- Eyepiece Style: Monocular
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Supplier: Technic, Inc.
Description: and automatic methods for polishing and buffing and surface roughness measurements. Cleaning & Pickling Degreasing, cleaning and pickling of all common metal before and after plating Bright dipping of all common metals before and after plating Preparation of cleaning, pickling and bright
- Type: Course
- Industry: Electronics
- Technology / Subject: Semiconductors / Microelectronics (ICs)
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MarSurf XR 1 Mobile, PC Based Surface Measuring
advanced measurement systems for form, contour, surface finish and length. Mahr Federal is also well known as a producer of custom-designed gages and a provider of calibration and contract measurement services. Mahr Federal's calibration laboratories are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 NVLAP Lab Code 200605-0 (see our Scope of Accreditation for accredited calibration processes). (read more)
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accessories. Mahr Federal Inc., a member of the Mahr Group, has been providing dimensional measurement solutions to fit customer application needs for over 150 years. The company manufactures and markets a wide variety of dimensional metrology equipment, from simple and easy-to-use handheld gages to technically advanced measurement systems for form, contour, surface finish and length. Mahr Federal is also well known as a producer of custom-designed gages and a provider of calibration... (read more)
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Renishaw CMM Retrofit Program
developments. According to the company, new technology in the pipeline includes surface finish measurement fully integrated within the automatic CMM inspection program, available mid-2009. Renishaw has increased its own retrofit staff and is establishing retrofit partners in North America to meet demand. The new single-source service from the inventor and global leader in automated probing technologies gives CMM users performance beyond the capabilities of many new CMMs - yet at a fraction... (read more)
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Fischer Technology, Inc.
Analyzing metallic content of plating solutions
AuCuIn, RhRu or others) must be applied absolutely homogeneously over the entire surface to ensure an even color finish. Due to the easy handling of the bath analysis, it can be carried out directly during production without specially qualified personnel being required. Measurement results are available within minutes which provides short reaction times regarding changing the bath. In addition the cells are resistant against chemicals and can be re-used. Please contact your local FISCHER... (read more)
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Electroplating Solution Analysis with XRF
AuCuIn, RhRu or others) must be applied absolutely homogeneously over the entire surface to ensure an even color finish. Due to the easy handling of the bath analysis, it can be carried out directly during production without specially qualified personnel being required. Measurement results are available within minutes which provides short reaction times regarding changing the bath. In addition the cells are resistant against chemicals and can be re-used. Please contact your local FISCHER... (read more)
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Metal Optics, ISO 9001:2008 Certified...
equipment, we provide a full range of diamond point machining services. Our new facilty provides a temperature controlled environment for both measurement and machining. Small to large diameter flats, spherics and aspheres are generated on our Nanoform 250 lathes, Moore aspherical generators and specialized flycutters to submicron form and finish. Select from our common forms of Aluminum flats, spherics and off-axis paraboloids for fast turn-around and low cost or contact us with your specific... (read more)
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Fischer Technology, Inc.
Coating thickness of paint/zinc on steel and iron
Fischer is an innovative leader in the field of high quality measurement technology, with many instruments applicable to the surface finishing industry from x-ray fluorescence to handheld coating thickness gauges along with the necessary certified foils and standards needed for calibration. The PHASCOPE PMP10 Duplex handheld instrument was specifically designed for the automotive industry to measure duplex coatings (paint/zinc on steel or iron). The thicknesses of the paint and zinc layers... (read more)
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MarSurf LD130/260 Aspheric 2D/3D Measuring Station
and easy-to-use handheld gages to technically advanced measurement systems for form, contour, surface finish and length. Mahr Federal is also well known as a producer of custom-designed gages and a provider of calibration and contract measurement services. Mahr Federal's calibration laboratories are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 NVLAP Lab Code 200605-0 (see our Scope of Accreditation for accredited calibration processes). (read more)
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Oxford Instruments
New Coating Thickness Gauges CMI155 & CMI157
Coating thickness on ferrous and non-ferrous metal substrates. Rapid inspection of paint, lacquer and other protective coatings on iron, steel, aluminum and other metal substrates with the CMI155 & CMI157. With a probe foot designed for smooth surfaces and an extended measurement range, they are ideal metrology tools for: Paint & powder coaters. Coating inspectors. Automotive and aerospace finishers. Electroplating plants. Key Features. Dual technology. Single-button operation. Factory... (read more)
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Mahr Federal's Second Generation Portable Air Gage
dimensional measurement solutions to fit customer application needs for over 150 years. The company manufactures and markets a wide variety of dimensional metrology equipment, from simple and easy-to-use handheld gages to technically advanced measurement systems for form, contour, surface finish and length. Mahr Federal is also well known as a producer of custom-designed gages and a provider of calibration and contract measurement services. Mahr Federal's calibration laboratories are accredited... (read more)
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Surface Finish Measurement Basics - Roughness Is An Important Characteristic of Machined Surfaces
The growing influence of surface. finish can be traced to dramatic changes. in manufacturing specifications and. drastic tightening of dimensional tolerances. over the past few decades. As a. result of these changes, the proportion. of the tolerance range, which is taken up. by surface
Continuous Dewpoint Measurement Ensures Product Quality and Enables Optimized Energy Consumption in Plastics Drying
Excess moisture in plastics decreases product strength and causes a poor surface finish. On the other hand, excessive polymer drying wastes energy and lowers productivity as material delay in the dryer is needlessly prolonged. Dryer. dewpoint controls help to achieve good product quality
Monitoring Coating Processes in Vacuum Chambers
Important parameters that need to be monitored during coating processes, such as layer thickness, composition, surface finish, light transmission, reflectance, polarization ability, and others can be done by spectroscopy and spectroscopic interferometry. Fiber optics can provide a versatile tool
Measuring Machining Imperfections and Runout in Automobile Wheel Spindles
A cylindrical grinding process finishes most wheel spindle surfaces. It is essential that this grinding process leave a surface finish that is smooth and free of defects with minimal runout. Any defects or "chatter" marks left on the surface can lead to premature bearing failure, unwanted noise
Tier 1 Automotive Supplier Standardizes on MTII's Capacitance Systems for In-Process Inspection of Shafts and Spindles
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Flowmeters Benefit From Silicon Advances
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Get an overview of this hotel4-star suburban bed & breakfast near Montecasino
Situated in the suburbs, this bed & breakfast is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Croc City and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Montecasino. Pieter Toerien Theatre and Montecasino Bird Gardens are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Property Features
An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and an outdoor tennis court are available at this bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 10 rooms offer free WiFi, coffee makers, and TVs. Other amenities available to guests include free newspapers, portable fans, and hair dryers.
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Lourie Lodge features an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This Sandton bed & breakfast also offers tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- Outdoor tennis court
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Tennis on site
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Fireplace in lobby
- Barbecue grill(s)
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 10
- Number of floors - 2
- Babysitting or childcare
- Bar/lounge
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Free self parking
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Outdoor pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor tennis court
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Free newspaper
- Free WiFi
- Private bathroom
- Turndown service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower only
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Television
- Portable fan
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Heating
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Ecotours nearby
Bed & Breakfast Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-in time ends at 7 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 10 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 300 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge, plus a one-time cleaning fee
- Dogs and cats only
- 1 per room
- Restrictions apply
- For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 550 per vehicle (one way)
- A pet fee will be charged plus a one-time pet cleaning fee
- Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 300 per night
Bed & Breakfast Name
- Lourie Johannesburg
- Lourie Lodge
- Lourie Lodge Johannesburg
- Lourie Lodge Sandton
- Lourie Sandton
- Lourie Lodge Sandton Greater Johannesburg
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).
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Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.


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Me thinks I kinda know it is a joke. I laughed at this part: "Note: Do not reply to any e-mail that comes from the FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III. The FBI director does not e-mail people; He will rather send an agent to your door step in person. Do not fall a victim of scam again, a word is enough for the wise." I do not think the DHS would put it quite that way.
Yeah, clearly American English is not their native language. I got a chuckle out of the since 1492 pic. I'm allowed to laugh at that I'm ethnically Native. DHS should be abolished. It is the instrument that is stripping our freedoms. My career as a pirate ended due to I.C.E. and their unlawful tactics. I released education shows and documentaries because the copywrong laws prevented a lot of educational programing does not make it to much of the world. Knowledge should not be constrained for profit. For this I was labelled a criminal, ok fine. When they started labeling us as terrorists well that's it. I have a family that relies on me. I still wait for a knock at the door because even though I took my files down from where I posted them I had tagged a lot of my releases early on with my name and people have reupped them leaving my tag in to give me credit. Its time to wake up people. Providing educational material to people who do not have access makes you a Terrorist.


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Introduction to Geographic Information SystemsChang's Introduction to Geographic Information Systems provides a comprehensive cover of GIS topics and new developments. It also provides a range of illustrations, supplementary boxes, key concepts and terms, review questions, and references in each chapter to promote a better understanding of GIS topics. Also new are the expanded topics on raster data management, geocoding, watershed analysis, viewshed analysis and path analysis. Included are problem solving and challenge tasks along with instructions and task related questions in the applications section of every chapter to reinforce the learning process and provide a working knowledge of GIS functions. |
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No 6 by Eutopie is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. No 6 was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Nadège Legarlantezec. Top notes are olibanum and cypriol oil or nagarmotha; middle notes are geranium, labdanum and leather; base notes are patchouli, cedar, musk and pepperwood or hercules club.
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It's scent is very cheap with longevity and sillage awesome.
LEATHER over a fat plush deep red rose. Lovely and dry and airy. GET IT IF YOU LIKE LEATHER SCENTS!!
leaning towards feminine vibe. Still unisex though
It clung to my skin after a shower and well into the next day. This is really freaking strong. I can see this causing issues if you're vulnerable to scent.
Heavy and loud, almost screechy at the opening.
"No 6" is such a misbehaving scent! At some points I absolutely adore it and sometimes I feel the urge to scrub it off, yet all trough the journey I could not stop sniffing my wrist. It sometimes smells so wrong yet it's hard to resist.
The first 6 hours are like this - unpredictable, changing all the time from heavenly to hellish, from intoxicatingly beautiful to annoyingly gross. It's like a ride on a very bumpy road with an awesome scenery, you kind love the view, but then sometimes on the road you do get a bit sick.
The rest of the journey is smooth sailing on a woody, leather base - perfectly unisex, incensy and nice scent with a good quality.
"No 6" has a staying power of 12+ hours and it's very heavy. Worth a try and worth hunting down a sample!
Unusual and intriguing.
Eutopie No.6 opens sweet and flowery.
Fortunately the cedar, patchouli and leather combo keeps it from becoming overly feminine. Nevertheless it feels rich, as if there has been added some oriental essence; Amouage like quality. As time passes on the cypriol oil comes in with its calming charm. The geranium is omnipresent.
All in all an exciting and captivating composition and modern work of art of perfumery.
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Humid but not wet basement...is dryloc enough?
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First post! Bought this amazing 1961 Mid-Century modern house. I've had it with people coming in to give me estimates... I pulled back 30yo paneling and discovered some efflorescence. Mostly in corners, and only in first block. There's also flooring (fake wood look) that's made of paper... given the look and the fact that only in the bathroom does it look like there any water damage (duh!) I feel confident the basement has never flooded. Had two basement companies come in...they both wanted to sell me the trench+sump pump "deal". The prices ranged from $5500 to $11000. Given the disparity in pricing, I asked an Engineering company to come in... this guy said that because there's never been flooding in the basement, dryloc should be enough to stop the humidity (ranges around 65% without dehumidifier... walls are around 65% also.) Whereas the basement guys want to sell you "the system" I feel the engineering home improvement guy has an interest in selling you "the finish" because, well, they'd have to contract out the basement drying. He quoted me $25K to "finish" the basement (~1000sqft). I feel I can't really trust either. And now I want to finish it myself because I have a 90's kitchen to do still... That said, the basement looks good overall. The musty smell went away with the old finishes were demoed. The cinderblock has efflorescence in some corners but it's mostly limited to the bottom brick layer. Only half the basement is "below grade" (imagine a wedge into a hill that tapers toward the other end), and there are windows, so about 4.5ft to 5ft high "below grade. Question is: can I just assume that since this house is 50yo and the floor has no cracks and no evidence of flooding that I can use dryloc? I read elsewhere here I can use self leveling polyurethane between the slab and the wall... is that right? I don't want to finish a basement only to discover 4 years from now it was all for nil. Also, I'm in East TN...it rains alot here and it's pretty humid in the summer altogether. Advertisement |
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No, dryloc is not going to solve the problem. First thing is to get air moving down there. If it is not conditioned with the hvac system for the house, suggest doing so. If there is no a/c for the house, you need to get an exchange of air, and air circulating.
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Testing the humidity was good. You can also tape all four sides of a square piece of alum. foil to the wall and check it after a few days. If the wall is damp, you have seepage, if you have water on the front of the foil, you have a moisture / humidity issue.
I'm about to use Radon Seal AND Drylok Extreme, Radon Seal first, on my basement walls.
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Hello! Welcome to the forum. I live in KY and can relate to the weather. I have a very similar basement set-up and am near completion of finishing it. I did have water on a few occasions and did have a company come in to put in a channel around the inside perimeter and sump pump and couldn't have been happier. In addition I painted the cinderblocks with 2 coats of the more expensive (premier, I think) dry-lock before framing it.
Between the two, I am sure that I will never have another moisture issue. I know that the basement channel/ sump pump is not for everyone, especially because it only manages the water, but it was by far the better deal of what I had presented to me. Company was done in 4 days or so and I loved their work. They were clean, fast and efficient. No complaints. Cost me about $5,500 or so. As an alternative, after seeing what they did, I would now feel comfortable to install my own sump pump. Dig a 2-3 foot deep hole at the lowest part of your basement, some gravel, the sump pump in its bucket housing etc, top it off with concrete and pipe it to the outside. Just in case. I think my sump pump alone would take care of 99% of the issues. The issue I had was mostly static pressure from below and water accumulation in the corners. See the pictures. They were taken just days after a major rain, and proved to me that I had to have the basement system. JP |
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Another note, a product called V-Seal seals existing concrete floors which I also used on the floor. I put down laminate wood flooring over Delta-FL. I think I did everything I could to prevent a water issue from ruining the basement.
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Yea, I had been thinking about using the Delta-FL as well. I'm an overkill type person, if you couldn't tell...
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If finishing the basement for living space, I would suggest:
Use foamboard on the walls rather than Drylock, unless a water problem is evident. If so, drylock and a drain system to remove the water collected because the drylock stops/redirects moisture to collect/pool in the bottom, at the wall/footing joint. Add to that the empty cells in CMU's collect water, no wonder it only is wet at the first course. Actually, water can wick upward and come out inside higher-up, falsely giving you the idea a leak is there. Without water signs, no drylock, just foamboard, thickness as per location; http://www.buildingscience.com/docum...g-your-basment Delta will stop the moisture but not the heat-loss, that is the second reason for f.b. Check out the difference in heat-loss with different thickness f.b. on walls and floor in this paper, cruise around on it: http://www.buildingfoundation.umn.ed...timum-main.htm Another heat-loss calc. where they don't even use XPS: http://www.quadlock.com/technical_li...Insulation.pdf Also: add sill sealer under p.t. bottom plate for thermal/air/capillary break:http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/...-building-code fire-stopping at wall top and every 10' lineally, f.b. the rim joists: http://www.buildingscience.com/docum...l_seal_rev.pdf and ADA the drywall: http://www.buildingscience.com/docum...wall-approach/ Air seal with the glue pattern as well. It is important to use a thermal break at the wall/slab joint, as well as f.b. under the perimeter of slab. Some comparisons on page 69; http://www.buildingscience.com/docum...study-analysis Gary
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The Problem with Paint On Sealers
There are a few problems I have with "paint on sealers". One is that they need to be re-applied every few years. Also, if the product buckles, chips, or peels (and it does happen in high moisture areas), the wall will need to be completely stripped and/or sand blasted. Therefore, "paint on sealers" can actually be counter-productive.
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I agree with you . I am currently working on a home in China and i installed a dimpled membrane on the basement concrete wall. We face hot hot summers reaching 35 to 40 degrees. and winter months around 0 . So i face 2 problems. 1 humid wet basement interior walls. and heat loss do to no insulation construction practice methods in interior homes in China. So i applied the trench system with the dimpled membrane , i wanted to illuminate any moisture seeping through the concrete walls as much as i could. 2nd i want to apply a metal frame wall with roxul batt insulation and waterproof drywall. but i have a question . I usually would apply a vapor barrier poly 6mm before boarding so that the humidity left in the home cannot travel in the wall cavity. Any feed back? i also went over kill on installing a di humidifier vent in every room of the basement and a dimpled tile membrane on the floor and carpet membrane in the audio room. I would like to here any other suggestion you may have since you are also into the over kill .
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by now everyone ( 'cept newbies who don't research this forum ), knows what i think of this product Ameri-Dry Guy, whoever said this was a paint-on sealer other'n the label & the apron/vest sales guys ? btw, we use aurand's elec scarifiers to prep walls & remove this junk,,, xypex & kryton are far superior products but, as always, PREP is the key to good material performance provided the mtl's worth a damn to begin AND the right mtl's selected.
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York Minster, and rebels in fantasy
And look, it's spring! Sunshine! Daffodils beside the wall! Leaves on the trees! ... well, there aren't. Not yet. But we can pretend!
Here's a pic of York Minster, or part of it. it's too big to photograph with a little digital camera.
It's actually the Cathedral of York -- the archbishopric of York is second only to Canterbury in seniority, apparently. But it's called a Minster because it has an Anglo-Saxon connection -- the existing building was built on the site of an old Anglo-Saxon church, before the Normans barged in and did for them. There are also Roman ruins beneath. Old Stuff. Yeah.
And an odd thing occurred to me, while I was inside York Minster, marvelling at Old Stuff:
The English (on the whole) aren't proud of their Civil War.
Granted, this occurred to me as I was listening to our tour guide tell the story of the Minster's stunningly beautiful and acoustically perfect Chapter House, which only narrowly escaped being sold off and pulled down for stone by a bunch of Commonwealth Puritans, who had abolished bishops (as all good Puritans would) and therefore saw no need for a Chapter House.
This tour guide was an Anglican. He didn't like Puritans. But even so, it struck me that you don't hear many English people waxing nostalgic for the good old days of Cromwell and the Protectorate. Sure, it was a while ago. There aren't many 400-year-old English people. But you know what I mean.
Still, it put an odd taste in my mouth. I come from a culture -- and so do Americans -- where rebellion, hell-raising and civil disobedience is lauded. Eureka Stockade. Mutiny on the Bounty. Rum Rebellion. The Wild West, Confederates vs Yankees, the civil rights movement. (Unless you're one of those Marxist fellows, of course, in which case off with your heads! etc.. But never mind about that.)
Fact was, Charles I was an astonishingly bad king with godly delusions. The system needed fixing. They fixed it -- made the monarch accountable -- and it's still fixed today. I think that deserves at least a small round of applause.
Anyway. Obligatory writing-related musing: in high fantasy, we love hereditary monarchies. Mr. Grimy Goat-Herder is the 'rightful king', so he's our hero, no matter what kind of moron he is. The throne is 'his by right'. Why? Because the prophecy says so. And we'll cheer for Grimy while he starts horrendous wars to get his hands on that crown.
Whereas in urban fantasy, we generally 'root' for the rebels. The lone wolves, the kick-ass vampire hunters, the cure-is-worse-than-the-disease law-enforcement types. They're anti-establishment, even if they're part of the establishment they're fighting against. The ones who rebel against authority and never do what they're told.
I also notice (at least it appears this way to me) that there's very little UF on the shelves in England.
Just saying.
Perhaps someone needs to write a kick-ass flintlock-punk UF. Solomon Kane with a purpose. A Puritan Anita Blake who hunts down Royalist vampires and dirty Popish witches for Cromwell's Commonwealth, whilst shagging dashing Cavalier werewolves on the side and secretly flirting with the old religion.
Dunno about you, but I'd read the hell out of that...
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Hey! I didn't realise you were visiting us in the UK! York is actually very close to where I live now! Well, close in Australian terms (where 'next door' is 200 miles away :) ). Had I known I would have invited you over for a visit!
ReplyDeleteI LOVED York when I visited back at the turn of the century. Have you done the snickle and alleyways walking tours? There's a great ghost one! :-) Wishing I was there with you, E! :-(
ReplyDeleteI second the above comments entirely, living quite literally just a few miles away from our friend above!
The UF section is a reasonable size in our stores where I am, but only yesterday I was reading this:
I was quite amused, because if you tried getting shelves with that many sub-genres into our bookstores, well, I just couldn't see it. So I think everything is either lumped under sci-fi/fantasy as a whole, or if you're lucky and go somewhere big like Waterstones, you can find an Urban Fantasy section, and perhaps even one for Dark Romance. Good luck beyond that though...
For the record, this flintlock-punk concept seems quite cool. I think I could do that quite well too... :)RepliesThey do lump everything together. That's okay :) as you say, to separate everything out would only confuse people! I visited the big Forbidden Planet in London and they had UF in with fantasy, but a separate shelf for paranormal romance... sometimes their choice of placement didn't make a whole lotta sense, but hey, they made an effort :)
I see a lot of UF/paranormal books imported from the US, and UK editions of US-published books. But there's not a lot of locally published UF that I can see. Maybe it's more of an American trend?Yeah, whether it's a more American trend or not, I don't know. I do know it's been interesting figuring it all out. The London FP is one of THE big ones over here if I remember rightly, and have the rare luxury of shelf space!
But I think it's a reflection of the fun and games our publishing industry appears to be having as a whole here. The E-book has definitely changed the rules a bit...


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I had once a DAC with the CS8416 + CS4344 chips and liked it very much . I noticed this very cheap dac 22$ including Power supply and shipment Find MUSE CS8416 + CS4344 Audio Converter DAC 24Bit/192Khz B on eBay Global Buying, with worldwide deals on items in all your top categories i see that he does not has electrolit capacitors . maybe an SMD CAPS . do you think i can give an a try to this dac ? or maybe there is no way that it will play well ? thanks have a nice day |
7th August 2012, 12:40 PM | #2 |
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CS8416 -> avoid it.
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20th September 2012, 12:57 PM | #3 |
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I saw this thread only now. I bought the DAC. It doesn't work !
After connecting it up it worked for about 15 seconds and then the sound started tearing up. Sometimes if I fiddled with the power socket and lifted up the unit the sound would clear up for some time. Then again it would start getting a scratchy sound and keep increasing till you couldn't listen to it. I checked the soldering on the psu socket but it was OK. I even reflowed the solder on it. When the music stops the scratchy noise continues and then just before the music starts again the noise stops. After a few seconds it starts off again. I have not yet scoped the board , but anyone have any idea what the problem could be ? During the moments it played clearly it seemed to be good sounding! I thought that it might have a chip smps on board which was flaky. With no digital input connected you get a loud hiss from the analog output.
20th September 2012, 01:24 PM | #4 |
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sorry to hear that , i think you should send it back to the seller for warranty
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