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BOOKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOUR GUIDED HOLIDAY BOOKING Trafalgar Tours (NZ) Ltd is the 'Sales Company'; Uniworld River Cruises SA and Trafalgar Tours Limited, Picquet House, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1AF, Channel Islands are the 'Operators'; collectively these companies are referred to as 'Trafalgar'. Your agreement is with Trafalgar and a contract is formed when you make a reservation with us that we accept. The invalidity of any provisions herein shall not affect the validity of any other provisions. The agreement shall be construed as though the invalid provision was not contained herein and was replaced with an enforceable provision as similar as possible to the original provision. Disclaimer: Travel is personal and each individual's goals and experiences may differ. Trafalgar will not be bound by, or liable for, any description, representation or warranty made by any independent third party sales representative, travel agent, or other person or entity relating to any holiday offered by Trafalgar. Departure Date: The departure date is the date indicated on the Trafalgar confirmation. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE GUIDED HOLIDAY PRICE Cruises: Prices are per person based on two persons sharing a 'Uniworld Signature Suite'. All Yangtze River Cruise prices feature Uniworld Signature Suite with private bathrooms and balconies (optional upgrades available at additional cost); all Mekong River Cruise prices feature Riverview Staterooms with private bathrooms and French doors opening on a spacious promenade (optional upgrades available at additional cost). Air Transportation: Within China/Asia, airfares are included in the "Land & Intra-Air" and "Land, Cruise & Intra-Air" prices. These included flights are outlined in each itinerary page price panel. Guests travelling on any intraChina/Asia flight must provide their full name (as appears on passport), date of birth and gender. Incomplete or inaccurate information may result in additional charges payable directly to the airline or in a worst-case scenario, be denied boarding. Guided Holiday: Air-conditioned luxury motorcoaches. Hotel Accommodations: Prices are per person, based on two persons sharing a two-bed room with private bath or shower. Triple rooms may be available on some guided holidays (not all) in limited numbers. Triple occupancy is based on three people sharing one room with two beds. Triple occupancy may not be comfortable for three adults sharing. Rollaway beds are not included in triple prices with the exception of China. Every effort has been made to reserve two-bed rooms; however, on some occasions, rooms with one bed may be the only choice available. These rooms will be allocated to single travellers and couples first; other rooms may feature a single bed and rollaway bed, murphy bed or sleeper sofa. Special room requests (smoking/non-smoking, adjacent, connecting or lower-floor rooms, as examples) must be made at time of booking. Special room requests are not guaranteed and are based on availability at time of check-in. Substitute hotels may be used sometimes. We try to use hotels of similar standard. Hotel Frequent Traveller program points are not earned with hotels on Trafalgar holidays. Travel Director: Guided holidays are conducted in English by a professional Travel Director. Meals: In-flight meals and snacks are served according to airline policy. Daily Continental (CB) or buffet breakfast (BB), Dinners (D), Highlight Dinners (HD), Welcome Dinners (WD), Farewell Dinners (FD), Be My Guest Dining (BG), Lunches (L) and Highlight Lunches (HL) are included as detailed in the itineraries. Sightseeing: Excursions, entrance fees and English-speaking guide (when required) are included as detailed in the itinerary pages. Transfers: Within China/Asia, between airports, hotels and piers only where indicated in the tour itinerary. Porterage: Baggage handling of one suitcase per person is included in the tour price at hotels and China/Asia airports. Due to limited coach capacity, a single bag is allowed with dimensions not exceeding 30"x18"x10" (76x46x25cm) and weight not exceeding 50 lbs (23kg). Some airlines restrict checked luggage - check with your airline. Airlines may impose stricter weight and size limits for luggage and may also charge fees for checked baggage, including the first checked bag. Please check with your airline(s) directly for their most current baggage regulations and related fees. Trafalgar is not responsible for additional fees imposed by air carriers regarding baggage. For intra-China/Asia air flights, only one suitcase per person can be checked-in, and it must weigh no more than 44 lbs (20kg). You may be asked by the airline to pay fees of approximately US$1.00 per pound in excess of this weight limit. Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12"x11"x6" (30x28x14 cm) to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment. Carry-on/hand luggage handling is the responsibility of each guest and must be taken on and off the motorcoach by you each day of the guided holiday. Carry-ons with telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments or under seats and, therefore, cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage. Trafalgar and Trafalgar's affiliated entities shall not be liable for loss or damage to baggage or any guest's belongings. Guests should immediately report lost items to the Travel Director who will assist in completing a lost property form that can be used for an insurance claim. Trafalgar cannot assist in locating lost items after the guest disembarks or completes the Trafalgar holiday. Tips/Gratuities: Tips/gratuities are included for services on guided holiday provided by dining-room waiters, chambermaids and porters at hotels. NOT INCLUDED IN GUIDED HOLIDAY PRICE All airfares, air-related taxes and fees, any additional fees charged by the airline such as checked and/or excess baggage (visit www.trafalgar.com/ baggage), seat selections, and/or any services; passport and visa fees; insurances of all kinds; tips/gratuities to Travel Directors, Motorcoach Drivers, Local Guides and Cruise ship personnel; laundry; phone calls; beverages; meals not detailed in the itinerary; items of a personal nature; excess baggage; optional excursions etc. The guided holiday price also does not cover costs and expenses such as the return to your home if you leave the guided holiday at your own volition, due to illness, or as a consequence of official action by the government of any country visited. Additional taxes and surcharges may be collected by foreign government and non-government entities. RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS Deposit payable within 7 days of booking Guided Holiday & Extensions NZD$300 Final Payment prior to departure date Guided Holiday not featuring cruise 45 days Land Extensions 60 days Guided Holiday featuring cruise & cruise extensions 90 days 1. Your guided holiday and extension will be confirmed by Trafalgar after receipt of a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit. We reserve the right to refuse a booking without giving any reason and shall in that event return any deposit received. The deposit forms part of your final payment. If not received within 7 calendar days of booking, the reservation will automatically be cancelled. On certain departures, deposits may be required at time of booking to hold seats. 2. Final payment for your land reservation will be due no later than 45 days (or 90 days for itineraries featuring a cruise) prior to the guided holiday departure date. 3. Payment in full will be required at time of booking for reservations made less than 45 days (or 90 days for itineraries featuring a cruise) prior to the guided holiday departure date. 4. Trafalgar reserves the right to cancel the reservation and impose cancellation charges if any payment is not received within the above specified periods. Trafalgar will not be responsible for lost land and air reservations. 5. Any special meal requirements must be provided at time of booking and are received on a REQUEST basis only. Trafalgar cannot assure special meal requests will be fulfilled. Trafalgar does not assume responsibility or liability if guest's special meal requests are not fulfilled. 6. Your Travel Agent shall hold all monies for each and every person named in the booking until the booking is confirmed. When confirmed, your Travel Agent shall provide those monies promptly to us. You consent to us depositing monies received by us as required by law. We will be
entitled to keep interest earned on monies. You consent that all monies paid to us whether through your Travel Agent, by deposit or otherwise, may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit. Travel Documents: Travel documents will be sent to you approximately 21 days prior to the guided holiday departure date (provided full payment has been received on time). If final payment is not received when due, costs to courier documents will be the responsibility of the Travel Agent. If you are leaving home earlier, please ask your Travel Agent to request your travel documents well in advance. Please also make sure that you provide your Travel Agent with the flight details that are booked independently no less than 21 days prior to flight departure date. Passports & Visas: A valid passport is required for travel on all Trafalgar China/Asia programs. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the scheduled return date of the holiday. For entry to China, visas are also required for all passport holders. For entry to Tibet, a visa is not necessary, but an entry permit is required for all passport holders. Trafalgar will provide a Tibet Group Entry Permit prior to departure for all guests. Details for your Tibet entry permit are requested 2 months prior to departure otherwise Tibet entry permit may not be guaranteed. You should check with your Travel Agent or Consulate Service for information regarding necessary travel documentation. Multiple-entry visa is required for entry to Vietnam. A Cambodian e-visa is not acceptable for a river border crossing. A standard visa must be obtained. Any visa(s) or any other documentation required for any particular itinerary is the sole responsibility of the guest. Conditions of entry can change at any time, please check with your travel agent. Obtaining and carrying these documents is your sole responsibility. Trafalgar will not be responsible for advising and/or obtaining required travel documentation for any guest, or for any delays, damages, and/ or losses including missed portions of your holiday related to improper documentation. Due to government imposed security/immigration measures, passport and emergency contact information is required for all guests prior to release of travel documents. Your travel agent will advise you as to information and travel documents (such as passports, visas, affidavits, etc.) that will be needed for each person for whom travel services are being booked. Trafalgar bears no responsibility for such information. Please note that entry to another country may be refused even if the required information and travel documents are complete. Trafalgar will require full passport information (full name, date of birth, issue and expiry dates) prior to departure. BOOKING CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS Booking Changes: A fee of $35 or more per person, per change and any further cost we incur, will be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed unless the change increases the price of the booking. Costs and charges may increase the closer to the departure date that changes are made, so you should contact us as soon as possible. We will try to make your requested change but it may not be possible. A change of guided holiday date or itinerary within 45 days (or 90 days for itineraries featuring a cruise) of departure date will be treated as a cancellation. Cancellation fees will apply except on the land only element when the change is to an earlier departure date and the guided holiday price is equivalent or greater, in which case a $35 (or more) per person amendment fee will be charged. Name changes or corrections will be treated as a cancellation. Cancellation fees may apply. Cancellations and Cancellation Fees: Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be cancelled at any time by written notice by the person who made the booking. Please note the following: • If notice of cancellation is received by Trafalgar more than 45 days (or 90 days for itineraries featuring a cruise) prior to the guided holiday departure date, deposit will be retained. • If full payment is not received 45 days (or 90 days for itineraries featuring a cruise) prior to departure date, Trafalgar has the right to cancel your reservation. Trafalgar we will not be responsible for lost reservations. • Notice of cancellation must be made in writing directly to Trafalgar or through your Travel Agent. Please also refer to Trafalgar Gold Seal Additional Protection. The following charges will apply when notice of cancellation is given after the booking is confirmed: GUIDED HOLIDAY LAND & CRUISE, CAMBODIA CRUISE EXTENSION No. of days prior to guided Cancellation Fee as ("%" holiday departure date refers to % of total price) Over 90 days Amount of Deposit 90-60 days 35% 59-30 days 50% Less than 30 days or no show 100% GUIDED HOLIDAY LAND ONLY No. of days prior to guided Cancellation Fee as ("%" holiday departure date refers to % of total price) Over 45 days Amount of Deposit 45-22 days 25% 21-8 days 30% 7-1 days 50% Day of departure 100% HOLIDAY EXTENSIONS (EXCLUDING CAMBODIA CRUISE) No. of days prior to guided Cancellation Fee as ("%" holiday departure date refers to % of total price) Over 60 days 25% 59-30 days 50% 29-15 days 75% 15-8 days 85% Day of departure 100% (Air cancellation fees may also apply – see Air Cancellation section below) • If a guest fails to join the guided holiday on the day of departure, cancellation fees will be 100%(unless the guest notifies us of the delay and joins the guided holiday later at their own expense). • Cancellation fees apply to additional accommodation prior to and after the guided holiday or cruise reserved through Trafalgar and are additional to any cancellation fees or other charges that may be levied by your Travel Agent • Additional hotel accommodation cancelled within 14 days of booked date will incur a 100% cancellation fee. For cancellation outside 14 days before the booked date the following fees will be charged: Over 45 days $35 per person 45-22 days 25% of price for the accommodation 21-15 days 30% of price for the accommodation • Travel Agent fees and cancellation charges may also apply. • Airline Flights/Tickets: After deposit has been received, any change incurs a $35 service fee per person PLUS any additional change/cancellation fee imposed by the Airline. Some airfares including published fares booked by Trafalgar are non-changeable and non-refundable. • Trafalgar is not responsible for other travel arrangements that you or your party has made outside Trafalgar and which are affected by our cancellations. If the reason for your cancellation is covered under your insurance, you may be able to reclaim these charges from your insurer. You or your travel agent are responsible to make the claim to your insurer. Illness or Absence: Early departure expenses are the guest's responsibility. There is no refund for absence or early departure from a guided holiday, including but not limited to missed hotels, transfers, meals or sightseeing. Trafalgar urges you to purchase travel insurance to cover such circumstances. Trafalgar makes no representation or guarantees concerning reimbursement, scope of coverage, or other aspects of any travel insurance policy or claim. AIR ARRANGEMENTS Reservations/Ticketing: When booking a guided holiday including flights, you will be required, at the time of booking, to provide us the full name as detailed on the passport or government-issued ID for domestic travel, passport number, date and place of issue for each guest. Changes to flight itineraries and name changes may result in penalties charged by the airline. These are the guest's responsibility. Airlines (and other travel providers including Trafalgar) change prices and
routes from time to time. All airfares and routings are subject to change at any time until full payment is received and air tickets are issued. Air Cancellation: Airlines may impose penalties up to 100% of the air ticket value. Airline Availability: Seats are limited in our contracted class of service and may not be available on every flight. Trafalgar does not hold block space on any airline and does not assure seat availability for every single guided holiday departure date. Airline Seating: Not all airlines offer pre assigned seats. Some may charge for pre assigned seats. Any additional charge imposed by airlines will be at guests' expense. Where pre-assigned seats are not offered or different seats are desired, guests must contact airline(s) direct to arrange seating assignments. Seating is solely under the airline's control, as are itinerary changes due to flight delays and schedule changes. Trafalgar reserves the right to offer alternative schedules for itineraries affected by airline schedule changes and equipment. Flight delays, flight cancellation and schedule changes are the responsibility of the airline. Trafalgar will not be responsible or liable for such delays or rescheduling. Airline Fuel Surcharges and Air-related Taxes, Fees and Restrictions: Airfares will be provided on booking, will be based on roundtrip purchase, and will include air-related taxes, fees and fuel surcharges imposed by the airlines. Any additional fees charged by the airlines such as baggage handling (visit www.trafalgar.com/baggage), seat selections and/or any other services are the sole responsibility of the guest(s). All "Land & Intra-Air" and "Land, Cruise & Intra-Air" prices include all airline fuel surcharges and air-related taxes applicable as per the date on the back cover of this brochure. Price Changes: Airlines and other travel providers (including Trafalgar) change pricing, and itineraries from time to time. Prior to your booking and paying for travel, all prices and itineraries in this brochure are subject to change at any time. Guest Changes: Changes to flight itineraries and name changes may result in penalties charged by the airline. These are the guest responsibility. Airfares: If a promotional airfare contained in this brochure is broken or extended for any reason an additional cost may be incurred. Airfares are subject to change at any time. Changes to flight itineraries and name changes may result in penalties charged by the Airline concerned and passed on to the guest. GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS Guided Holiday Prices: Are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, prices, taxes, levies, exchange rates and other considerations as of the production date of this brochure (see back cover). All are subject to change. No surcharges regarding cost or currency fluctuations will be made to the LAND only price once the deposit is received. However, airport taxes, fuel surcharges and taxes, charges and levies imposed by any government or agencies may be passed on at any time, even after the deposit is received or holiday paid for. No refund will be made on account of reduction of any of the above. If the total guided holiday price increases by more than 10%, guests will have the option to cancel the guided holiday within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty. All prices are in New Zealand Dollars unless specified. Guided Holiday Participation: On all guided holidays children under 5 years of age (10 years of age for Vietnam and Cambodia) are not eligible to travel. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or over, who will be responsible for their welfare and supervision. Trafalgar seeks to provide a safe, enjoyable and memorable travel experience for all guests. Trafalgar welcomes guests with special needs or disabilities. Please note the following: • Guests must advise Trafalgar, in advance, as early as possible, of any physical, medical or other special needs that require accommodating. Trafalgar will make reasonable modifications to its policies, practices and procedures when necessary, unless doing so will fundamentally alter the nature of the services provided. • Guests must ensure they are medically and physically able to travel. • Trafalgar may impose safety requirements. Trafalgar may exclude an individual from participating in a guided holiday or an activity if the individual's participation poses a direct threat to health or safety of others that cannot be eliminated by a reasonable modification of policies, practices or procedures or by the provision of auxiliary aids and services. This decision to exclude an individual will be based on an individualized assessment based on reasonable judgment that relies on current medical evidence or on the best available objective evidence to determine the nature, duration and severity of the risk, the probability that potential injury will occur and whether reasonable modifications of policies, practices or procedures will mitigate the risk. • Trafalgar does not provide personal devices (such as wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature (such as eating, toileting or dressing). A traveller who requires services of a personal nature (eating, toileting or dressing, as examples) should consider bringing a companion to provide such assistance and must understand that other travellers, Travel Directors and Trafalgar Staff will not be available for such purpose. • Regrettably, motorized scooters are not allowed on guided holidays. Trafalgar does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical attention must be sought at a local facility, if available, at the guest's expense. Trafalgar is not responsible or liable for losses or costs incurred due to unavailability of medical services, or medical services obtained while on holiday, or for the quality of the care or services received. Some guided holidays include rough terrain, extensive walking over cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, steps and locations which may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair. During the guided holiday, Trafalgar may make arrangements with carriers, hotels and other independent suppliers to provide travel services. These parties are independent entities which Trafalgar does not control. Trafalgar cannot guarantee disability access or accommodations for guests travelling on international guided holidays. Many Optional Excursions are operated by independent third party suppliers, not Trafalgar. These are not part of the package holiday provided by us. Your contract will be with the operator of the excursion. We are not responsible for providing of the excursion, or anything that happens during the excursion. Some excursions involve outdoor activities and/or can be physically demanding. You must make your own decisions about excursions and participate only in activities that suit your physical ability. We recommend you check whether any insurance you have also includes your participation in adventure activities you may undertake. Trafalgar may, in its sole discretion, decline booking any guest or remove any guest who cannot comply or refuses to comply with Trafalgar's terms and conditions. When you make a booking, you accept responsibility for the proper conduct of all members of your party during your stay. We reserve the right at any time to terminate the travel arrangements and/or cease to deal with any party member(s) whose behaviour is, in the reasonable opinion of us or our suppliers, may cause danger, upset, disruption or distress to anyone else or damage to property. Full cancellation charges will apply and no refund will be made. We shall have no obligation to pay compensation or meet any costs or expenses (including but not limited to alternative accommodation and return transportation arrangements) guest may incur as a result of the travel arrangements being terminated. If you damage the accommodation in which you are staying or any property, you must reimburse the accommodation provider or property owner concerned for the cost of the damage before the end of your stay if the cost has been established by then or as soon as it has been established if later. You must indemnify us for the full amount of any claim (also including legal costs) made against us. Criminal proceedings may be instigated. Trafalgar is not responsible for any costs incurred concerning a guest removed from a guided holiday or aircraft, ship or train. Guests agree not to hold Trafalgar or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these terms and conditions. Young Traveller Discount: The Young Traveller must be under age 11 on the holiday departure date, and must be accompanied by an adult, sharing a twin room. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the start of travel to be eligible for the discount. Only one Young Traveller discount per room are permitted. This discount applies to the land and does not apply to cruises, extra night accommodation, optional extensions, airfares, taxes & fees, flight supplements, airport transfers or any cruise portion of a holiday. Itinerary Variations: Trafalgar strives to improve guided holiday itineraries, services and features. If improvements can be made, or if circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve
the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods multiple departures may operate, sometimes in reverse order; hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages. On guided holidays which include cruises, the ship may be changed for operational reasons. Departures in early and late season are potentially operated in cool weather conditions. As a result, itinerary variations may occur. Certain activities may not be precisely as described or may not be available due to seasonality or weather conditions. We try to notify you or your travel agent of changes. If your enjoyment may be diminished by such limitations, please check with us or your Travel Agent before making a reservation. Trafalgar's 'Be My Guest' experiences are unique and take place in singular exclusive locations. In the unlikely event that our local hosts are unable to welcome Trafalgar guests, Trafalgar will attempt to find an alternate experience or a highlight meal will be provided in place of the 'Be My Guest' experience. Holidays & Changes: During local or national holidays, certain facilities such as museums, sightseeing trips and shopping may be limited or unavailable. In such instances itinerary changes are made by Trafalgar seeking to reduce inconvenience to guests. Such changes are deemed not to be a major change to the itinerary, and no compensation will be payable to guests. Holidays, closing days and other circumstances may necessitate a change of the day of the week for scheduled highlight dinners, sightseeing or other activities. If, you feel your enjoyment might be diminished by any of these circumstances please check with the respective national tourist office before selecting a specific departure date. Extended stays: If you arranged with us to remain at a destination before or after your guided holiday, your stay will be at your sole expense as is the transfer to either the hotel or airport. Please see the 'Extend Your Stay in Gateway Cities' section for a list of pre and post guided holiday accommodation. Space is limited and if available is for up to three nights before and/or after each guided holiday. Breakfast and luggage handling is not included unless otherwise noted. Trafalgar does not provide complimentary transfers for guests booking pre-and post-night accommodations. However, inexpensive airport transfers can be purchased from Trafalgar. If your extra night accommodation is not the hotel where your guided holiday begins or ends, you will be responsible for your transfer arrangements at your own expense. For your comfort: Trafalgar operates a daily seat rotation system and enforces a strict no smoking and no alcohol policy on board motorcoaches. Regular comfort stops are made on travelling days. For the comfort of all our Guests, smoking is only permitted on the sun decks of our ships. Smoking is not permitted on motorcoaches. Many hotels, restaurants, trains, cruises and other venues are 100% smoke free. Pets are not permitted on Trafalgar holidays. Guided Holiday Cancellation: Trafalgar reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any guided holiday departure in any circumstances, including in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made by Trafalgar any time prior to departure date of the guided holiday except when you failed to pay the final balance on time, Trafalgar will either refund the amount received for the guided holiday booking, or offer a comparable holiday if available. (Trafalgar will refund any difference in price if the alternative is of a lower price however, the Guest will be responsible for additional costs if the alternative is priced higher.) Trafalgar is not responsible for other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations and is not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on other travel arrangements including air tickets. Travel Insurance: Trafalgar recommends that all guests purchase comprehensive Travel Insurance. Certain countries have a requirement for foreign visitors to have valid medical insurance on entry. Trafalgar cannot be held responsible for denied entry if a guest is unable to provide details to authorities of insurance or denial of entry for any reason. Disclaimer of Warranties: The Operator warrants only that the services shall be generally, though in view of the vagaries of travel, not necessarily precisely, as described, and subject to changes and the other terms and conditions herein. All other warranties, express and implied, including warranties of fitness for a specific purpose and merchantability are expressly excluded. There is no warranty that extends beyond the description of the face hereof. Airport/Ship Transfers: Making Your Own Flight Arrangements: Should you elect to make your own flight arrangements between your gateway city and your holiday destination, Trafalgar will provide complimentary scheduled group transfers to/from the ship/hotel as long as your flights arrive/depart in the cruise/tour starting/ending cities in accordance with the dates shown in this brochure and your flight arrangements comply with the Transfer Guidelines as shown below. If your flight arrangements arrive/depart outside of these parameters, you may purchase a private car transfer from Trafalgar or make your own transfer arrangements. Please ask your travel consultant for actual costs during the reservation process. Trafalgar will not be responsible for late arrivals or missed transfers due to delayed or cancelled flights, for missed cruise/trip days, or for extra costs resulting from the foregoing. To qualify for transfers, it is required that flight information and pre-trip arrangements for all passengers making their own flight arrangements be given to Trafalgar no later than 45 days prior to departure and conform to the following Transfer Guidelines: Transfer Guidelines: Flights must arrive/depart within the following time limits: Arrival Departure China 24 hours 24 hours Hong Kong 7am - 11pm 8.30am - 11.55pm Japan 24 hours 24 hours Vietnam 24 hours 24 hours Extensions 24 hours 24 hours Extra Night(s) 24 hours 24 hours RESPONSIBILITY Complete Agreement: These booking conditions together with terms expressly incorporated into this contract represent the entire agreement between the parties. Changes: The Operator shall be responsible to the guest for supplying the services and accommodations described in this brochure, except where they cannot be supplied or the itinerary is changed due to delays or other causes of whatever kind or nature beyond the Operator's control. In such circumstances, the Operator will seek to supply comparable services, accommodations and itineraries and there shall be no refund in these circumstances. Disclaimer of Liability: Neither the Operator nor its agents or affiliated entities shall be responsible or liable for cancellations, acts of other service providers, diversions or substitution of equipment or any act, variation, postponement, omission or default by air carriers, land carriers, hoteliers or hotels, transportation companies, or any other persons providing services or accommodations to guests including any results thereof, such as changes in services, accommodations or facilities. Nor shall they be liable for loss or damage to baggage or property, or for injury, illness or death, or for any damages or claims whatsoever arising from loss, negligence or delay from the act, error, omission default or negligence of any person not its direct employee or under its exclusive control, including any act, error, omission, default, or negligence of any country, government or governmental authority, officer or employee. Trafalgar shall not be liable for indirect, special or consequential damages. All baggage and personal effects are at all times and in all circumstances at the risk of the guided holiday participant. Trafalgar recommends that guest obtain baggage insurance. After return at the end of the guided holiday, if lost articles are found and returned to the owner, a service fee will be charged. The Travel Directors, carriers, hotels and other suppliers who provide services on guided holiday are independent contractors; they are not agents, employees or servants of the Operator or its associated companies. All certificates and other travel documents for services issued by the Operator are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the carriers and suppliers and to the laws of the countries in which the services are supplied. Carriage by sea is subject to the Carrier's Conditions of Carriage which are expressly incorporated into this contract, copies of which are available upon request. The Operator is not responsible for any criminal or other conduct by third parties, whether criminal, intentional, grossly negligent, negligent or otherwise. Safety: Where the guest occupies a motorcoach seat fitted with a safety belt, neither the Operator nor its agents or co-operating organisations or service providers will be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any loss or damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of such an accident or incident.
This exclusion and limitation of liability shall not be used to imply that the Operator or its agents or affiliated entities are liable in other circumstances. International Treaties: Transportation companies, airlines etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time guests are not on board planes, transportation or conveyances. We rely on international convention which may apply to the services provided by us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision of those services. International conventions which apply may include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all the benefits of these conventions on limiting our liability in relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay to guests and luggage. Enrolment in and payment for a guided holiday shall constitute agreement and acceptance by the guest of the terms and conditions in this brochure. These cannot be varied except in writing by an officer of the Company. Trafalgar Tours (NZ) Ltd Limited Role: Trafalgar Tours (NZ) Ltd is only responsible for the services of reservations and ticketing. It does not accept any responsibility or liability for any of the acts, omissions or default, whether negligent or otherwise, of any of the Companies of the Trafalgar group of companies. All matters arising in relation to the services provided by Trafalgar Tours (NZ) Ltd but in respect of other things are subject to the law of New Zealand. Errors and Omissions: In the case of computer or human billing errors, we reserve the right to re-invoice participants with correct billing. We try to ensure brochure accuracy at the time of printing. However Trafalgar shall not be held responsible for printing or typographic errors, or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. Airline(s) do not by virtue of being referred to in this brochure represent itself or themselves as contracting with or as having any legal relationship with any purchaser of a holiday from Trafalgar. All bookings made with any provider of transport, facilities, meals, other goods or of any services are subject to terms and conditions imposed by them in relation to matters not covered particularly and expressly by our agreement with the above mentioned Operator. If you decide you do not want to visit a country or part of a country you intended to visit due to any law, condition or requirement of any government or government authority, official, servant or agent, you are responsible for any costs, expenses, charges, fees, losses or damage incurred, and any cancellation or amendment fees. None of the companies in the Trafalgar group of companies, or any of their servants or agents, accept responsibility or liability for your acts, omissions, defaults, conduct, state of health, condition or circumstances. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES & CONSUMER PROTECTION Complaint Procedure: If you have a problem during your holiday please inform Trafalgar's Travel Director/Local Representative immediately, who will try to put things right. If the matter was not resolved locally, please write to Trafalgar's Customer Services Department at the address below it is important that you provide us the information quickly. Please quote your booking reference number and all relevant information. Failure to follow this procedure may delay or deny us the opportunity to investigate and rectify the problem, which may affect the way your complaint is dealt with and your rights under this contract. Data Protection: To process your guided holiday booking, Trafalgar will need to use personal information for you and guests in your booking. Personal information may include each guest's name, address, phone number, email address, passport number, credit/debit card number and sensitive information such as health, medical, dietary, mobility, religious or other special requirements. This personal information may be passed on to other suppliers of your travel arrangements in addition to public authorities (such as customs and immigration), security and credit checking organisations, and otherwise as required by law. 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FedEx's Fred Smith to Keynote JOC Group Inc.'s TPM 2014 Conference
NEWARK, N.J. — JOC Group Inc. today announced that FedEx Corp. Founder, Chairman and CEO Frederick W. Smith will deliver the TPM 2014 opening keynote address. Timed in early March, at the start of the service contract negotiating cycle for the eastbound trans-Pacific container trade, TPM is a substantial three-day conference and networking opportunity focused on all major aspects of container shipping and international logistics.
Fred Smith founded FedEx in 1971 and, as one of America's most respected business leaders, guided the company into a $44 billion global transportation, business services and logistics company handling more than 10 million shipments each business day. Its units include the rapidly growing FedEx Trade Networks global forwarding business, whose services include international air and ocean forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, and trade facilitation.
The annual Long Beach, Calif. event, which is in its 14th year, brings together roughly 2,000 attendees for robust networking and discussion of the most pressing issues facing shippers and other players in the trans-Pacific and global container shipping and logistics arena. Speeches and panels from March 2-5, 2014 will examine the upcoming ILWU longshore negotiations; ocean carrier alliances including the P3; economic and supply/demand forecasts; North American vessel deployments; as well as discussions on Asia sourcing shifts, service contracting, transloading, recruiting marine terminal issues, and other key trends in international logistics. The event will also feature a number of case studies.
"The 2014 TPM program was developed by The Journal of Commerce editorial team with extensive input from shippers and others in the market. The objective for TPM is to provide shippers with actionable insight and guidance into the challenges they will face in managing container-based supply chains in the coming year," said Peter Tirschwell, Exec. Vice President/Chief Content Officer, JOC Group Inc.
Registration for this event is now open. To register, visit: http://www.joc.com/events/tpm-conference-2014
With 2013 attendance breaking records for the event, TPM as an in-depth conference focused exclusively on container shipping-based logistics, is now the largest event of its kind in the world. It is complemented by two sister events TPM Asia in Shenzhen, China, now in its 7th year, and the Inland Distribution Conference in Kansas City (Sept. 18-19, 2013).
For more information, follow TPM on Twitter @joc_events. To register or view the complete TPM 2014 agenda, visit www.joc.com/events/tpm-conference-2014
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Today came evidence of their success.
Eurotunnel, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, said it had received so much demand for passengers travelling from Calais to the UK during the Olympics that it was spending 4.5 million (£3.9 million) bringing one of its mothballed passenger shuttle trains back into service.
The move will allow it to run five shuttles - each carrying 180 cars - an hour, instead of the current four.
"A lot of Olympic teams have booked journeys, since significant numbers have installed themselves in the region around Calais," said Eurotunnel's John Keefe.
Last year councillors in Pas-de-Calais, on the coast of France, set aside 100 million to campaign for athletes to set up camp in their towns. Dominique Dupilet, head of the local council, said: "We are aiming to make Pas-de Calais one of the training bases for the Olympic teams."
Keefe said equestrian teams had been particularly keen on Eurotunnel services. "We're expecting a lot of horses on Eurotunnel for the Olympics - it's easier than flying. But the soaring oil price will make flights more expensive and attract all kinds of teams to use our electricity-run trains."
Last year Eurotunnel reported a 57 million loss, down from a net profit of 7 million a year earlier, after the cost of servicing its debts rose.
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Hollister police seek three women in recent burglary
HOLLISTER, Calif. - Hollister police are seeking help identifying three women caught on video surveillance stealing a large amount of money from a business there last week.
The three woman, all Hispanic and appearing to be around 40 to 50 years old, fled on foot. The incident occurred at a business located on the 300 block of San Felipe Road.
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Sometimes meeting face-to-face is a necessity - one that ultimately makes or saves a company money. When meetings are part of a sound business strategy, Las Vegas offers a smart and affordable meeting solution, meeting planners say:
"As a meeting destination, Las Vegas provides a great value, not only with room rates but with other ancillary costs. We are a global company and while email, voicemail and teleconferencing are important, it is also important to see our partners, employees and franchisees face-to-face on a regular basis. It is good for business and it is good for maintaining relationships. These meetings may look a little different than they have in the past, but we still get together.
"When my organization needed to host its annual conference, we researched cities and event locations all over America. Among all of the cities we researched, Las Vegas proved to be the best and most affordable option. The Mirage offered the most affordable room rates of any city, as well as state-of-the-art conference and media facilities. Our organization literally saved tens of thousands of dollars by bringing our annual meeting to The Mirage."
"Face-to-face meetings allow us the opportunity to share the culture that we have within our company. While we hold smaller meetings in other locations around the country, Las Vegas has properties like Mandalay Bay with the availability and space to accommodate our groups. It also has great appeal to the professional stylists we cater to from around the world."
"Photographers are experiencing the same challenges as the rest of the country. But in a down-turned economy we just experienced the largest-attended convention in our history, up almost 10% from 2008. WPPI started in Las Vegas 29 years ago and over the years we experimented with a few different cities, such as Nashville and Los Angeles, just to name a few. No convention has compared with the turnout for Vegas. As a result, the show has stayed in Vegas for 22 out of 29 years and we have a contract going forward to stay in Vegas."
"Government regulations are an important factor in our business. Face-to-face meetings are vital so that members can discuss in-depth how regulations are affecting their region of business. When the time comes to meet, Las Vegas always tops our list. First because it offers a great value for the dollar, and second because it is a popular destination with our members, which helps guarantee attendance. "
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"We have been going to The Mirage for many years. They are instrumental in making our events successful and a big reason we return to Las Vegas each year."
"The MGM Grand staff worked tirelessly to address any issues and help make our event a success. They didn't just sell the program and walk away - often there were nights they left the venue after our staff! "
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Funny you should ask this, as I have both a 2013 X5 and 2013 LR4 in my garage right now. We were looking for SUVs with a third row seat and a step up from a Toyo Sequoia and a Honda Odyssey.
We started with the X5 Premium to replace the Sequoia. I can say its sporty, somewhat comfortable, but tight quarters for a family. As with a typical BMW 3 series or 5 series, the back seat isn't really for adults. The third row seat, I would say is good up to about a eight year old kid.
Gas milage is pretty good, I average about 16mpg, guess I have a bit of a heavy foot. The 6 cyl is powerful and quiet on the highway, it has a nice growl inside when you step on it. But it sounds like a 4 cyl Hyundai if you're outside of it and someone accelerates from a stand still.
The first few months I found annoying rattles under the rear seats and was back to the garage three or four times, each time add some tape and grease the contact points.
Over the summer, taking it up into the Adirondack Mtns on some dirt roads (I would even call them 4X4 roads, just dirt, a few bumps and pot holes), you can tell, it doesn't like being off pavement. In fact, BMW calls it an SAV, not an SUV. Also, in the NY winters, without
, you might want to work from home when it snows. I would say the all wheel drive is more tuned for acceleration than traction.
Then after about five months, major engine malfunction, see my other post for more details.
We replaced our Honda Odyssey, known as the "vanther", with the LR4. We've had it for a few weeks now and really enjoy it. For a hulk, its actually got good pickup, until you need to turn. But again, its not made to ride on rails like a BMW. For the lower version of an LR, compared to the Sport and Range Rover, it is defiitely a step up in comfort and class inside from the X5. We have the thrid row seats, and I can actually fit and ride back there (I'm a 6'), they fold flat into the floor as well.
Through snow it has been great. I have not gone off road myself, but on the test drive the salesman took it through a huge gully beside the road, so I know its got capability.
I can't say much for reliability or gas milage, long term. But in the two fill ups, I have averaged around 15mpg. The V8 is for the most part quiet and smooth, if you punch it it does have a nice growl.
The X5 and LR4 are two different cars.
-In the garage, they're about the same lenght. The LR4 is of course a bit taller. Both smaller than a Sequoia and Odyssey.
-Sporty - BMW is fast, coners without question ansd stops quick. The LR4 is big, but takes off quick, you can feel its size in the corners, but stopping is pretty good.
-Off Road - In my expereince, BMW doesn't handle dirt, or bumpy roads well, especially with run-flats. LR4, its made for off road.
-Comfort - LR4 feels nice to sit in, takes pavement very well, and it quiet and refined. The BMW has hard seats, a tight fit (kind of like a glove) and you feel the road - in your hands and your body as you drive or ride.
-Reliability - I'm disapointed with BMW so far. For $65k, I would expect better. Can't comment on LR4, have not had it that long.
-Tech - I like the BMW iDrive better than the LR4 touch screen to contol functions. The BMW system has gremlins though, settings will not save and go back to default when you turn the car of and get back in. Both have phone integration, iPod integration and wireless streaming. Don't get the BMW internet option, waste of money, its like AOL dial up back in the 1990's.
Good luck, they're both great vehicles and I enjoy driving them. But figure what you're needs are. Hopefully this has helped a little.
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Android App Development 101
Saturday, February 15, 2014 from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (CST)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
Do you have a great idea in mind for a mobile app, but don't have the first clue about Android and making mobile apps then this event is for you!
If you always wanted to become a mobile app developer but got stuck at step 1, you tried online courses and tutorials but need someone to hand hold in the first few steps ... this event is for you !
This is a one day workshop that will get you from zero to "I know mobile app development" ... You might not become a master, that will take time !
We will start with basics, talk about fundamentals and dive straight into hands on development. This is not a talk-a-thon, this is about getting your hands dirty and going back home with your own app.
You will have to bring your own laptop, we will send out download links for everything you need to be prepared in advance.
Do try to bring an Android device along if you have one, you can get to deploy your first app !
Each of the sessions will be interspersed with hands on examples for you to follow along on your own machine
Course Outline:
Android Application Development
Session 1: Android SDK Tools and Activity Class
· Android Software Layers
· Application Framework
· Application layer
· Android Libraries
· The Android Manifest File
· Structure of the Manifest File
· Android SDK Tools
Session 2: Hello Android Framework
· Introduction
· Creating an Android Project
· Within Eclipse
· Running Your Application
· Running you project on the emulator
· Components of an Android application
· Application Life-cycle
· Modifying created project
· Change activity's name
· Activity life-cycle through Java
· Create an Activity
· Methods to remember
Session 3: Views and Events
· Introduction
· Views
· View Groups
· Layouts
· Layout Qualifiers
· Events
Session 4: ListActivity and ListView
· Introduction
· List Views and List Activity
· Using a ListActivity
· Adding ListView
· Add Event to List Items· Summary
· Methods to remember
Session 5: Intents and Intent filters
· Introduction
· Intents
· Explicit Intents
· Implicit Intents
· Native Android Actions
· Data Transfer
· Intent to Call Activities
· Direct calls
· Sub-activities: Calling Activities for Results
· Register an IntentFilter
· Methods to remember
Session 6: Adapters
· Introduction
· Standard
· Custom Adapters
· Efficient Adapters
· The full picture
Session 7: Dialogs and Toasts
· Dialogs
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· Creating dialogs with user-defined layout
· Activities with Dialog Theme
· Toasts
· Methods to remember
Session 8: More UI - Options Menu, Context Menu, and WebView
· Introduction
· Menus
· Building a menu from Java code
· Building a menu from a resource file
· Handle Select Events
· Sub-menus
· Context Menus
· Handling Context Menu Selection
· Additional Menu Item options
· Checkboxes and Radio Buttons
· Shortcut Keys
· Condensed Titles· Menu Item Click Listener
· Intents
· WebView
· Methods to remember
· Practical Exercise
Pizza and drinks will be served !
We are not going to let you starve Grasshoppers !
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Blue 1647 Tech Innovation Center
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Saturday, February 15, 2014 from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (CST)
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weaker against firm greenback as oil weighs
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3179 or 75.88 U.S. cents * Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve Nov 5 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened on Thursday against a broadly firmer U.S. dollar, contending with sustained pressure on crude oil and rising risk of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike as early as December. At 8:52 a.m. ET (1352 GMT), the Canadian dollar was trading at C$1.3179 to the greenback, or 75.88 U.S. cents, weaker than Wednesday's close of C$1.3157, or 76.01 U.S. cents. Crude oil slipped further after selling off on Wednesday, with U.S. crude prices down 1 percent to $45.88 a barrel and Brent crude losing 0.5 percent to $48.32. Canadian government bond prices were mostly higher, although the longest dated issues slipped. The two-year price rose 2.5 Canadian cents to yield 0.612 percent and the benchmark 10-year added 9 Canadian cents to yield 1.624 percent, but the 30-year fell 5 cents to yield 2.368 percent. The Canada-U.S. two-year bond spread was 0.5 of a basis point less negative at -21.3 basis points, while the 10-year spread was 0.7 of a basis point more negative at -60.3 basis points. The text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact has been released. Canada is one of the partners in the pact which aims to free up commerce in 40 percent of the world's economy. In economic data, the Ivey PMI is set for release at 10:00 a.m. ET (1500 GMT). The seasonally adjusted index is expected to edge higher to 54.0 in October from 53.7 in September, according to a Reuters poll. The market will also be turning attention to U.S. and Canadian employment data on Friday. A Reuters poll estimates that Canadian employment will rise 10,000 in October after adding 12,100 jobs in September. (Reporting by Fergal Smith Editing by W Simon)
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For years Northwestern fans have wondered: Why can't we be like Vanderbilt?
Vandy is the only private school in the Southeastern Conference. It is the league's valedictorian. And since 1988, it has made 12 NCAA men's basketball tournaments.
Make it 13 with this team's inclusion.
The ninth-seeded Commodores will face their academic peer in Northwestern, the Big Ten's only private school.
"Maybe at halftime we'll compare ACT and SAT scores," NU athletic director Jim Phillips quipped, "and someone will get an extra point on the scoreboard."
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Many are searching for answers after 21-year-old Chavis Carter of Southaven, Mississippi was killed by a gunshot wound to the head in Jonesboro, Arkansas, while handcuffed in the back of a police car.
The two officers on the scene, Keith Baggett and Ron Marsh, claim that Carter committed suicide while they searched his vehicle after discovering a warrant for his arrest. They did not find a weapon during the search.
According to reports, the two officers handcuffed Carter and went to search his vehicle a second time as and when they heard "a loud thump accompanied by a metallic sound" which according to the officers was Carter shooting himself. When they went to open the door, the officers found Carter still handcuffed and attributed his death to a self-inflicted gunshot. They claim to have missed the weapon during both searches.
Carter's mother, Teresa, is not believing the police reports. She says her son was not suicidal and was left-handed but was shot in his right temple, and had placed a phone call to his girlfriend telling her he would call her from jail.
The two officers have been placed on administrative leave while an investigation begins.
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Miami-based party-starters Henrix and Mednas introduce an explosive remix of "So Beautiful," a soulful track by British "hip-pop" artist Parker Ighile. The talented Ighile is the first artist signed to Nicki Minaj's label imprint.
In this big-room "Miami Mix," Henrix and Mednas take Ighile's smooth vocals and layer in fast-paced, high-impact beats fit for an epic party. Be careful – this electrifying, energy-filled track will catapult you out of your desk chair – so hold on tight.
For more Mednas, catch him at LIV Miami where he holds residency and peep his new February mix
For more Henrix, check out his new video for "Hit It" with GTA and Digital Lab
For more Parker Ighile, watch his music video teaser of the original "So Beautiful"
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2016 Update: Check out our latest roundup of purple heels for work.
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you're buying one for the first time or replacing one you've worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In "The Hunt," we search the stores for a basic item that every woman should have.
This is one of my favorites, ladies: the purple pump roundup. (A reader just requested it, and I was surprised to see we hadn't done it since 2012 and 2010! I've said it before, I'll say it again — I think the purple pump is such a versatile shoe that every woman should have at least one purple pair in her closet. You can wear the color with conservative basics (gray, black, navy), or add it as a contrasting color when wearing red, green, or yellow pieces. It can also be a great complimentary color if you're wearing blue or purple. (IMHO I wouldn't wear a purple pump with pink, but never say never…) They can be tough to wear with tights, however, so they often look best with bare legs or nude-for-you hose, which makes them perfect for fall, spring, and summer.
While looking, I noticed that bright purple is super popular right now (as you can see below!), as is a darker wine-colored purple — almost more of a red. There were a few Hall of Famers that are available in purple (pictured at bottom): the low-heeled Weitzman Poco, the Edelman Okala, the Cole Haan Air Tali wedge., and the Ferragamo Vara. Ladies, what is your favorite non-neutral shoe color (i.e., not black, gray, navy, brown, or beige)? Have you found any great purple pumps lately? Do you have any favorites bought in previous years?


text: HOUSTON, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Penn Maritime Inc. and Maritime Investments LLC (collectively, "Penn" or "Penn Maritime"), an operator of tank barges and tugboats participating in the coastal transportation of primarily black oil products in the United States. The total value of the transaction is approximately $295 million (before post-closing adjustments and transaction fees) and will consist of cash, Kirby common stock and the retirement of Penn's debt. The transaction will be financed through a combination of borrowing under Kirby's revolving credit facility, issuance of new unsecured fixed rate senior notes, and the issuance of Kirby common stock. The closing of the transaction is expected to occur in mid-to-late December 2012, subject to certain conditions. Under the terms of the agreement, the total value of the transaction is approximately $295 million (before post-closing adjustments and transaction fees), consisting of $180 million for all of the voting and nonvoting equity interests in Penn Maritime Inc. and Maritime Investments LLC and approximately $115 million for the retirement of Penn's debt. The $180 million consideration paid to Penn equity holders will include a combination of cash of approximately $152 million and 500,000 shares of Kirby common stock. The new unsecured fixed rate senior notes are scheduled to close in mid-December and provide for $500 million in fixed rate debt with $150 million at a 7-year maturity and $350 million at a 10-year maturity. The pricing, inclusive of the amortization of up-front fees, is 2.79% for the 7-year and 3.34% for the 10-year maturities. Kirby anticipates drawing up to $300 million for the closing of Penn prior to year end, with the balance drawn in February 2013 to replace the $200 million of senior notes due February 27, 2013. Penn operates a fleet of 18 heated, double-hulled tank barges, with a capacity of 1.9 million barrels, and 16 tugboats along the East Coast and Gulf Coast of the United States. Penn's tank barge fleet has an average age of approximately 13 years with a product mix that consists primarily of refinery feedstocks, asphalt and crude oil. Penn's customers include major oil companies and refiners, nearly all of whom are current Kirby customers for inland tank barge services.


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From Jen Hatmaker's blog, a bit of a rant of frustration that appeals for toleration in all directions, and an opinion piece that may well express the heart of the next wave of American Christians: This is precisely how I feel about the Chick-Fil-A debacle and all the other accouterments of the culture wars. I am [Read More…]
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Hmm, interesting, was it the actual peg that you would rest your foot on (I know that has a built in spring to give if it touches the tarmac). Or are you talking about the entire rear set that the peg is mounted on.
I compared some hi-res pictures of the Z to the Ninja, and the rearsets do look slightly different.


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While within close proximity to alcohol.
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What you failed to notice, which is actually more funny, is the face of that jackass on the lower right who seems to be mimicking the face on her t-shirt.
EXACTLY! He's a hoot! Looks like he's hopin' and a wishin'!
Put your arms in the air where we can see them and back away slowly from the alcohol. This is a warning.
is she not suppose to be drinking or somthing, cuz i mean its tara reid, she practally has alchohol ruining through her viens instead of blood
Notice how people don't even look like they give a shit she is there? She probably is pissed she is not the center of their world.
She's trying to flag someone down to tell them she needs some alcohol. Meanwhile, the guy in the right hand of the picture marvels at the wonders of sober Tara Reid and how she's able to stand on her own for now…
She is calling for security because that guy took her beer!
And how did she bring in a glass bottle? Contraband!
She needs to lay off those dark liners/racoon eyes…so tacky.
she's probably alrady drunk.
I don't get it. What's funny about her being near some dude with a beer in his hand? Is there a hidden joke that should make this funny?
What is funny however, is if you look at the dudes eyes. He has a laser focus on her ta ta's!
she need help!
What is funny however, is if you look at the dudes eyes. He has a laser focus on her ta ta's!—-
On her big ugly FAKE botched surgety nipple scarred up ta ta's! The bitch is not even pretty. WTF is so attractive about her? She does not have a beautiful face, stomache (scarred again),big butt w/celluite,skanky STD body, dresses like she is still 17, nothing. Ugly overratted dog just like the Hilton sisters. Give me Jessica Alba, now she is very fine!!!!!!!!!!
Her hair is sooo tacky. Way too bleached.


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Sunday, April 13, 2014
SOCIETE BREWING - "The Madam": A sweet and hoppy Belgian pale ale, which you can see pictured here moments before it touched my throat. It has a bit of the yeastiness that marks a beer as, say, "Belgian" vs., say, "American", and it went down dry and perhaps more hopped-up than I was expecting. Given my outsized expectations for these guys, I suppose it's a mild disappointment that this didn't have me foaming at the mouth, but it really went down well with my salad n' frites. 7.5/10.
SOCIETE BREWING - "The Pugilist": Would you have been disappointed if the only other beer on the menu from a highly-anticipated brewer happened to be an Irish dry stout? OK, so then I'm not alone here. As it was, it was a simple, very drinkable stout, nice and smooth with a bit of roasted bite to it. But, at the end of the day, it was a simple Irish dry stout more suitable for Chargers Sundays at the sports bar than as a rare tonic for an ultra-selective beer aesthete/dork such as myself. 7/10.
3 comments:
- Bret said...
What stands out most to me about Societe is that all of their beers taste extremely well done. I'm like the red-headed step-child in southern California because I have a natural dislike for IPAs, primarily due to their unabashed bitterness that has no balance at all. I get that some people desire that, but I'm not one of those people. When I first ventured into Societe and saw their IPA-heavy menu, I was super bummed, but when my first Apprentice introduced itself to my mouth I was very impressed with how good it was.
None of their beers that I've had are as unique as Nelson from Alpine or a Campfire from High Water, but they're all very, very solid.
- April 13, 2014 at 11:53 AM
- Jay Hinman said...
Bret, thanks for that perspective. Yeah, in San Diego I've gotta imagine not loving IPAs is something close to blasphemy, but the city has spawned such an incredible beer culture - it was EVERYWHERE we went a couple of weeks ago - that you're certainly not starving for non-IPA selections.
Oh, and Alpine just started distributing here in San Francisco, which is making a lot of people very, very happy....
- April 14, 2014 at 10:27 AM
- Steve said...
I love Societe's IPA's, not necessarily for the hops, but because they keep the base so light. I think we were told in some of them they ONLY use 2-Row with a 90 min boil. Anyway, my favorite, isn't exactly their IPA, but their pale ale called "The Publican." Woo wee, probably my favorite beer in SD.
- June 13, 2014 at 10:40 AM


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Tom Izzo talks about paying student athletes
The Michigan State Spartans head coach tells Daybreak that the idea of paying college athletes, should be kept at the professional level.
Tom Izzo: "How would it be enforced and how would it really happen? Because it's not basketball players getting paid or football. It's all 700-800 athletes... I'm not sure it'd be healthy.
I'm all for kids getting a little more and having some money in their pockets. But I just want to make sure these kids are spending it the right way too... There's a lot of problems, a lot of distractions out there... I know this - I'm a better person because I had to work at a young age and I came from nothing, and my father had his own business so you started working when you were 12 or 13. That's not a bad way to go either and sometimes I think we're trying to skip the process a little bit there... I'm all for players getting some money to make sure they're taken care of... But this thing about just paying players outright, to me that's what professional sports are for."
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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by vincy4fish98, Jul 11, 2013.
Chauncey Billups returning to Pistons in 2-year, $5 million deal | The Detroit News Billups, the 2004 NBA Finals MVP who was traded from the Pistons in the 2008-09 season, has agreed to a two-year deal with the Pistons worth $5 million, according to sources. The second year is a team option. I really like this, even it's only for the mentor part towards Knight (and the team in general). It will be great together with Sheed, lol
This is good to see. With this signing and the return of Sheed the Pistons are bringing in mentors who can teach the young guys what being a Piston is supposed to be all about.
I'd like to think that Arnie Kander factored in BupBup's decision to rejoin the Pistons.
How you gonna deal with this Scoe ?!
I can barely contain myself, I'm telling everyone in my office the great news but nobody here gives a crap (I'm in Wizards territory and hardly anyone here even watches them, but I gotta tell somebody!!)
Very positive thread. Just how you like it Scoe.
2.5M per for a backup of C-Bill's level isn't bad at all. Especially when you factor in that he can play the role that we want BK to play. He'll be able to help set up the offense in the halfcourt and he's a guy that understands how to feed the ball into the post (not that he had someone to do that with when he was here before). He's also a great 3 point shooter as well as a guy that WANTS that last shot. I don't know how any Pistons fans can't like this move. Just stay healthy C-Bill and WELCOME HOME !!!!
Think KCP = Rip.2.+1
Welcome back, 2-chest
Team option for second year, which means he is helping out with the guard problems. Looks like Knight might be staying, at least for another year (until deadline ends). Trade coming and has to be someone that can switch between the 1-2 positions. Ellis or Henderson?
I'm very very happy about this.
Joe got some proven additions to the team. Starting with Coach Cheeks, then Rasheed Wallace, and now Chauncey Billups. Josh Smith looks to be in transition from home town punching bag to team leader. He just seems excited. I-75 brings him right up the street.
I like this just because it means the Pistons almost have to make a trade to get the roster right. I hope they don't just release/not sign Kenny E and Siva. That would be depressing.
Merged this into the existing Billups 'He's back' thread.
Puttin' the band back together
Sauce! Joe D realizes he surrounded stuckey with shooters to open the lanes for him but never surrounded the guy with an environment that would help him succeed. Billups is a good guy if you want to soak up how to be a floor general. I loved how the GTW team worked when he was on the floor and it was a different story when he was off the court. If nothing else, he becomes the best PG we got.
Yeah. And the Bulls just released Rip.......
Pretty funny how the entire Pistons roster from a few years ago are currently all discarded unrestricted FAs.
Yea, I hear Darko could use a job too..... Sorry but Rip needs to stay away from this young core... his last few years here tainted me towards him for awhile. Let time pass to heal some wounds and have him come back for a night to celebrate the 04 team.... but thats all I'm willing to let him have just now.
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Re: Summation in Mathematica
Am 24.04.2013 13:02, schrieb Ben Blomberg:
> Hello All,
> I am trying to understand a piece of code I found but I am stuck on this
> summation. This is part of a larger do loop over n.
> UnderoverscriptBox[\(\[Sum]\), \(m = \(-10\)\),
> \(10\)]\(\(eigenfunctionsort[n, j]\)[\([m + 11]\)]
> Exp[I*2*\[Pi]*m*x/dp]\)\),{j,1,21}]
> What I mainly do not understand is what is happening with the [m+11]. Is
> that being multiplied with eigen function sort with each step in the sum,
> or is that simply adding 11 to m at each step in the sum?
The piece of code should be read in InputForm
Sum[eigenfunctionsort[n, j][[m + 1]] * Exp[2 *\[Pi] *I *m *x /dp],
{m, -10, 10}]
In FullForm, eigenfunctionsort[n, j][[m + 1]] means
Part[eigenfunctionsort[n, j],m+1],
the m+1-component of the vector of eigenfunctions probably with quantum
numbers n and j.
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Getting things done isn't just about shipping a product, or checking off items on a list, or even about marking a project as "Done." Getting things done is a process: it's a way of thinking that involves planning, execution, iteration, and reflection.
There are often setbacks. There are many moving pieces. Often, the most effective processes involve collaboration to ensure the best possible outcomes. In short, getting things done isn't easy, and it's almost never smooth. Almost.
The agile workflow has long been an effective strategy for programmers attempting to ship code in a timely fashion. Now those same theories are being adapted for non-technical workers, as well, as a way to prioritize getting things done.
Lyndi Thompson is a demand marketer at Tableau, which produces interactive data visualization products focused on business intelligence. Her job is to work with cross functional teams to introduce people to the world of visual analytics. She is also the undisputed agile Trello master.
Lyndi's professional board boasts hundreds of cards, 40+ added members, and perfectly sorted lists that clearly dictate what needs to be prioritized, what is on the backburner, and what are just passing thoughts. These strategies help her to manage her teams, stay on top of an inordinate amount of initiatives, and accurately prioritize what's important and what can be put on hold.
We can all use some new tips for maintaining an effective task flow. These best practices can be applied to anyone in any industry as a better way to get things done. Let's dig into how Lyndi's Trello workflow optimizes her productivity:
Keep "Done" At The Forefront, And Make Retrospectives
Lyndi's leftmost list is the "Done" column. It may seem surprising at first, but it's actually a very intuitive strategy. Having a list of items already accomplished helps motivate her to tackle the next one.
Scrolling through accomplished tasks is a great feeling, but it's not just about the warm fuzzies. It's also an efficient reference when making quarterly reports or yearly retrospectives. It is for this reason that Lyndi says she rarely archives cards, unless they are truly deemed irrelevant. When it comes to making quarterly reports, no important initiatives are left out. She can easily see what projects got done, and when, with a quick scroll down the "Done" list.
Sprint Forward, So You Don't Fall Back
The next list over is "Current Sprint," and she keeps approximately 5 things in there. Sprint is an agile term that indicates which tasks are the current focus of the project. Sprint lists can be individual or team oriented, and they are powered through until they are either completed or they face an outside bottleneck.
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In addition to lists like "Next Up" and "Current Sprint," there are more stagnant repositories for longer term strategies, meeting minutes, or just plain shower thoughts.
Lyndi's list titled "Marketing Ideas Icebox" is essentially any idea that's ever been thought of that doesn't already have a relevant card.
Lyndi explains that these types of repositories are great for brainstorming meetings, when someone inquires about ideas that they had wanted to do in the past but never got around to. Instead of being tasked with remembering old ideas on the spot, Lyndi just scrolls down this list to see if any are relevant to the current discussion. Or as she calls it, "freeing up brain space."
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Lyndi also has a list called simply "Questions." Anything in the universe she is pondering she will add as a card. When she finds the answer, she posts it in the card and leaves it there. This way, if she needs to look up the answer again, she can just search for that question. It's a great repository of knowledge, and yet another way to free up brain space.
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Lyndi's board isn't just for her, though. She maintains an "open board policy" with her colleagues, and has added nearly 40 collaborators.
"All team meeting notes are recorded, unprompted in Trello," she explains. "I assign anyone in the room as well as stakeholders not present so that they get a copy of that meeting's notes." Trello makes it easy to mention key team members, bring them into a conversation, and if need be allow them to opt-out if they are no longer needed for the project.
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The agile methodology is all about doing less in order to do more. Adapting agile concepts into a Trello board is a quick and visual way to be more effective at work. Lyndi uses this in her marketing position, but these concepts are general tips that are easily adaptable in any industry.
Ready to adapt these concepts into your own workflow? We have created a sample board based on Lyndi's process that you can copy for your own*:
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Ouch,, I think some of there prices are way high, at least compared to other sources I buy stuff like that from. Some of the same stuff they carry I can get in even smaller quantities around here for a third less than there asking for bulk orders.
I never saw the advantage of getting some of those "package deals" myself sense many of the same things you can get much cheaper at local store's and put them up you're self for much less $$$$, like grains , cereals, dried fruit &veggies ,,ect. But here in Vt we have allot of food co-op's that offer up good food sources at relatively decent prices. So I guess that's what you get for living in a state that's full of "sprout eaters" like I do,,,,access to stuff you can put up for long term storage and do it reasonably,,well relatively so anyhow,,,, is not to hard if you look around.
I don't see all that good a deals from them myself, at least for what I can find stuff around here for. It seems that many of the prepper type stores in the mid West and out West are rather expensive compared to around here.