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Real-time rotation of the Windows Phone 8 Map Control
This article explains how to rotate the Windows Phone 8 Map Control object in real-time. The provided solution uses the Touch class to react on FrameReported events. It also shows a relatively simple way to test multi-touch behavior using the Windows Phone 8 emulator.
Windows Phone 8
Windows Phone 8 comes with a new Maps framework, and provides extended functionality compared to the Windows Phone 7.1 Maps components. One of these new features is that the developer can set the Heading property of the Map control. This property is described on the Maps and navigation for Windows Phone 8 page as: This parameter specifies the directional heading that is pointing up on the map. It is represented in geometric degrees by a value that is between 0 and 360, indicating the number of degrees to rotate the map.
I found this new feature very interesting and expected that soon the maps will be rotatable. In the end it turned out that it won't be the case...
Another reason to pick this topic is that I think there should be a lot more applications out there using multiple touch points. I was curious how simple it is to develop an app which can handle multiple touches simultaneously.
In this section I list some of the new features of the new Maps API, then describe the steps to set up the development environment in order to be able to test multi-touch in the emulator and finally show the "theoretical" method, which will work for most of the UIElement objects, except for the Map control.
If you already own a Windows Phone 8 device and you are only curious about the map rotation, scroll to the Solution part.
New features in Windows Phone 8 Maps API
First of all, a subjective and short list of a few new features in the Location framework I found interesting:
- Improved ability for one-shot location acquisition
- Map control, Map tasks can make use of the downloaded offline maps (no data connection required)
- Background task support for location tracking applications
- "forcing" custom-style pushpins
Since these features are covered quite well in various tutorials in the internet, I will concentrate only on the map view setting feature.
Tip: For a comprehensive introduction to the new capabilities of the Location API, watch this excellent video from channel 9 presented by Microsoft Technical Evangelist Andy Wigley.
How to test multi-touch in the emulator
If you don't have a device you can test multi-touch behavior on the emulator - see How to test multi touch in the Windows Phone Emulator. Be warned, it will take some time to get used to.
How the easy way should look like...
At this point we are ready to implement our Windows Phone app with multi-touch. For this, I have created a basic sample app, following the instructions from the How to handle manipulation events for Windows Phone msdn page.
The idea was simple, I assign a RotateTransform object to my rectangle, and catch the PinchManipulation event's contact points' location. When the event starts (i.e. two fingers touch the display), I save the initial points as the base line, then on every manipulation delta, I compute the angle between the original line and the current line.
public MainPage()
this.ManipulationDelta += this.PhoneApplicationPage_ManipulationDelta;
this.ManipulationCompleted += this.PhoneApplicationPage_ManipulationCompleted;
TransformGroup transformGroup = new TransformGroup();
// I removed scale and move transform, as they were out-of-scope for me
this.rotate = new RotateTransform();
rectangle.RenderTransform = transformGroup;
The manipulation handler methods:
private void PhoneApplicationPage_ManipulationCompleted(object sender, ManipulationCompletedEventArgs e)
lastAngle = this.rotate.Angle;
void PhoneApplicationPage_ManipulationDelta(object sender, ManipulationDeltaEventArgs e)
if (e.PinchManipulation != null)
double angle = angleBetween2Lines(e.PinchManipulation.Original, e.PinchManipulation.Current);
this.rotate.Angle = lastAngle-angle;
I store the last angle in a separate field, in order to know where to start from when the user decides to rotate the object once again. Otherwise it would always "jump" back to its original position, because initially the difference between the base and current lines is 0.
Finally, the method to calculate the angle between the point sets (the formula can be found on the internet, it is basic trigonometry):
public static double angleBetween2Lines(PinchContactPoints line1, PinchContactPoints line2)
if (line1 != null && line2 != null)
double angle1 = Math.Atan2(line1.PrimaryContact.Y - line1.SecondaryContact.Y,
line1.PrimaryContact.X - line1.SecondaryContact.X);
double angle2 = Math.Atan2(line2.PrimaryContact.Y - line2.SecondaryContact.Y,
line2.PrimaryContact.X - line2.SecondaryContact.X);
return (angle1 - angle2) * 180 / Math.PI;
else { return 0.0; }
With these changes, I am able to rotate my rectangle by "pinching" and rotating the emulator display:
Unfortunately, this method can't be applied to the Map Control object. I guess the manipulation is marked as completed as soon as the zoom value is calculated and set. So to achieve my goal, I needed to dig a bit deeper...
The solution
To calculate the "delta angle", I need two set of coordinates: one defining the base line and one for the updated one. The .Net API for Windows Phone provides an application-level service that processes touch input from the operating system and raises the Windows Phone-specific FrameReported event. The class is called Touch.
I will catch the FrameReported events and store the first two "touch points" (finger coordinates) in a map (Dictionary). As soon as I register the second finger's position (TouchAction.Down event), I calculate the base line, and keep it until both fingers are moving (TouchAction.Move). My custom manipulation is ending when one of the fingers report a TouchAction.Up event. To make my life easier I save the start coordinates and the current ones as System.Windows.Shapes.Line objects (the touch points of the two fingers define a line).
In the "move" phase, I simply use the slightly-modified version of the angleBetween2Lines function to calculate the angle and apply the calculated value to the map object. The rotate center is the center of the map at the point of the start of the event.
For the demonstration I used the Simple Map Control Sample from MSDN. I extended the code as follows:
Step 1 Registering the event handler:
public MainPage()
// This is the only line I need to add, the rest is from the sample app from the SDK
rotationHelper = new RotationHelper(sampleMap);
// Create the localized ApplicationBar.
// Get current location.
sampleMap.ZoomLevel = 10;
The event handler logic is implemented in a helper class:
public RotationHelper(Map rotatedMap)
this.rotatedMap = rotatedMap;
Touch.FrameReported += this.Touch_FrameReported;
Step 2 Handling the FrameReported event:
public void Touch_FrameReported(object sender, TouchFrameEventArgs e)
bool moveOccurred = false;
// this array contains all available touch devices, i.e. finger coordinates
var pts = e.GetTouchPoints(rotatedMap);
foreach (TouchPoint p in pts)
if (p.Action == TouchAction.Down)
// I save the touch points into the startTouchPoints and deltaTouchPoints dictionaries
if (!startTouchPoints.ContainsKey(p.TouchDevice.Id))
startTouchPoints.Add(p.TouchDevice.Id, p);
deltaTouchPoints.Add(p.TouchDevice.Id, p);
// if I happen to have the second touch point, I save the base line and rotation center
if (startTouchPoints.Count > 1)
startLine = calculateLine(startTouchPoints);
Debug.WriteLine("Start line set to: {0:f}, {1:f}, {2:f}, {3:f}", startLine.X1, startLine.Y1, startLine.X2, startLine.Y2);
rotateCenter = this.rotatedMap.Center;
else if (p.Action == TouchAction.Move)
TouchPoint oldPositionTouchpoint;
// updating the touchpoints set
if (deltaTouchPoints.TryGetValue(p.TouchDevice.Id, out oldPositionTouchpoint))
deltaTouchPoints[p.TouchDevice.Id] = p;
// if we are already rotating, update the deltaLine
if (deltaTouchPoints.Count == 2)
deltaLine = calculateLine(deltaTouchPoints);
Debug.WriteLine("Delta line set to: {0:f}, {1:f}, {2:f}, {3:f}", deltaLine.X1, deltaLine.Y1, deltaLine.X2, deltaLine.Y2);
moveOccurred = true;
// if the user lifts up one finger, we abort the manipulation and reset the values
else if (p.Action == TouchAction.Up)
startLine = null;
deltaLine = null;
moveOccurred = false;
this.lastSavedAngle = this.rotatedMap.Heading;
// if we are in a move action, we should update the map
if (moveOccurred)
double angle = angleBetween2Lines(startLine, deltaLine);
Debug.WriteLine("Angle difference to startline: " + angle);
this.rotatedMap.SetView(rotateCenter, this.rotatedMap.ZoomLevel, lastSavedAngle + angle, MapAnimationKind.Parabolic);
Please note the SetView function, which is used to update the map behavior on the fly. For the different options, you should check the Map class documentation (10 overloaded methods!).
In this example, I define only a new Heading for the map plus the animation type "Parabolic", leaving the map's current center and zoom level unchanged.
The test in the emulator looks like this:
In this short tutorial I presented you a method to rotate almost any type of UIElement object in your Silverlight application based on multi-touch user input, and also shown how to do the same with the Maps control element introduced in Windows Phone 8. If you find any place for further "optimization", any problems in the code, or you have any questions regarding it, please add a comment to the page.
Keep in mind that the FrameReported event is known-to-be a performance killer, so use it with care (just check the "App performance considerations" article listed below). Hopefully we don't need to wait too much and the element itself will provide this option for all location-based app developers.
Thanks for reading!
Source Code
Please find test projects here: File:Basic UIElement rotation.zip, File:Map control rotation.zip Please note, that I'm "just" a java developer, so don't expect 100% clean C# code... and also forgive me for using the generated names at some places.
Although I was trying to link all external pages to my article, here are once again those which I found to be the most useful, extended by some "extra", which I can really recommend to take a look at. Tools, articles, documentation I used while working on this "project":
- Windows Phone Multi-Touch Manipulation
- How to handle manipulation events for Windows Phone
- Building Apps for Windows Phone 8 Jump Start
- Building Apps for Windows Phone 8 Jump Start-Maps and Location in Windows Phone 8
- App performance considerations for Windows Phone
- Windows Phone 8 Maps Control API
- Touch class
- FrameReported event


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Nathaniel Hawthorne's masterpiece, an iconic fable of guilt and redemption set in Puritan Massachusetts, has long been considered one of the greatest American novels.
The story of Hester Prynne—found out in adultery, pilloried by her Puritan community, and abandoned, in different ways, by both her partner in sin and her vengeance-seeking husband—possesses a reality heightened by Hawthorne's sympathy and his unmixed devotion to his supposedly fallen but fundamentally innocent heroine. The Scarlet Letter rightly deserves its stature as the first great novel written by an American, a work of moral force and narrative power that announced a literature equal to any in the world.
Excerpted from The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. . Excerpted by permission of Vintage, a division of Random House LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
Nathaniel Hawthorne (1805-64) was an American novelist and short-story writer. He was born in Salem, Massachusetts, and graduated from Bowdoin College. His first novel, Fanshawe, was published anonymously in 1828, followed by several collections of short stories, including Twice-Told Tales and Mosses from an Old Manse. His later novels include The Scarlet Letter, The House of Seven Gables, The Blithedale Romance, and The Marble Faun.
1. Hawthorne came from a long line of Puritans (one of his forefathers was a judge during the Salem witch trials), and Puritan beliefs about subjects like guilt, repression, original sin, and discipline inform the book on every level. What is your impression of how the Puritan worldview is taken up and treated by Hawthorne in The Scarlet Letter?"
2. Kathryn Harrison, in her Introduction to this volume, asserts that Hester Prynne can be seen in many ways as the first great modern heroine in American literature. Do you agree?
3. Dimmesdale is in many ways as central a character as Hester in the novel; for you as a reader, is he equally important to the story?
4. The highly charged symbolism of The Scarlet Letter is one of its most distinctive features. Discuss the central symbol of the story - the scarlet letter itself. What does it signify? How does it function in the novel? How does its meaning change over time?
5. Critics have sometimes disagreed about whether Hawthorne condones or condemns the adultery of Hester and Dimmesdale in the novel. Can either view be supported? Which do you feel is the case?
6. Describe and discuss the character of Roger Chillingworth in the novel. What does he represent in terms of the larger themes explored by the book?
7. How does Hester change over time in the novel-and how does she change in the eyes of the society around her?
8. The final scaffold scene brings the various themes, characters, and plotlines woven throughout the novel to a powerful conclusion. Describe your response to this scene, and to the disputed event that occurs near its end.

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News about Masters Golf Tournament, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Mar. 1, 2015
Golfers are in Florida polishing their games in preparation for the Masters, first major golf tournament of the year. MORE
Apr. 15, 2014
Karen Crouse On Golf column celebrates Bubba Watson's victory at the Masters Golf Tournament, praising his persona and creativity on the course; assesses performances by Jordan Spieth and Miguel Angel Jimenez. MORE
Apr. 14, 2014
Bubba Watson shoots a three-under 69 to win the Masters Golf Tournament for a second time; finishes three strokes under Jordan Spieth, who was tied with Watson going into final round. MORE
Apr. 14, 2014
Bill Pennington On Golf column examines narrow loss by Jordan Spieth at the Masters Golf Tournament, noting that he stood to become youngest person ever to win the competition; holds that Spieth has inspired something of a youth movement, attracting droves of enthusiastic young fans to the tournament. MORE
Apr. 13, 2014
Jordan Spieth, Masters rookie, posts his second consecutive 70 to move into a tie for first with Bubba Watson, the 2012 Masters champion. MORE
Apr. 13, 2014
Masters green coat that came into vogue in the late 1930s is iconic symbol of tournament win; right to wear jacket is extended only to winners during their reigning year and then jacket is returned to Augusta National Gold Club, where it remains in residence. MORE
Apr. 13, 2014
On Par blog; Jeff Knox, who played as the marker for the two-time major champion Rory McIlroy, shoots a 70 in third round of Masters to beat McIlroy, whose scorecard he was keeping, by one stroke; other golf news noted. MORE
Apr. 13, 2014
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Apr. 12, 2014
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Apr. 12, 2014
Karen Crouse On Golf column holds that for many golfers, excitement has turned into exasperation early in the Masters Golf Tournament; notes that Branden Grace, Phil Mickelson and several others failed to make the cut. MORE
Apr. 12, 2014
Olympic ski medalist Bode Miller runs afoul of rules at the Augusta National Golf Club after trying to eat a quesadilla while watching the Masters Golf Tournament; other golf news noted. MORE
Apr. 11, 2014
Bill Haas, five-time winner on the PGA Tour, takes first-round lead at the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club; with swirling winds and vexing pin placements, 11th, 12th and 13th holes ballooned scores and ruined rounds, leaving dozens of golfers muttering religious incantations at Amen Corner. MORE
Apr. 11, 2014
Karen Crouse On Golf column; Masters group of Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed are at the vanguard of golf's new wave of players who have never seen a tournament field they did not think they could dominate; all three wear their aggressiveness like a sponsor's patch on their sleeves. MORE
Apr. 10, 2014
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Apr. 10, 2014
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Apr. 9, 2014
Defending champion Adam Scott will return to the Masters tournament with six of his Australian countrymen in tow; rookies Steve Bowditch, Matt Jones and John Senden were inspired by Scott's victory. MORE
Apr. 9, 2014
Phil Mickelson, having regained his health following back injury, is again considered a serious contender at Masters tournament; Mickelson will be pursuing his fourth green jacket after victories in 2004, 2006 and 2010. MORE
Apr. 9, 2014
Absence of Tiger Woods due to injury has disrupted the Masters Tournament, with many observers noting a change of tone without sport's most iconic competitor. MORE
Apr. 8, 2014
Augusta National Golf Club opens for official Masters practice rounds and many fans rush to where the so-called Eisenhower Tree stood until it was lost this year to a storm; fairway has healed beautifully, though circular scar remains visible from tree's removal in February 2014. MORE
Apr. 7, 2014
Profile of Jason Day, two-time PGA Tour winner who is expected to contend for the Masters title after overcoming thumb injury. MORE
Apr. 6, 2014
Craig Stadler and his son, Kevin, find golf to be the multivitamin that renews their father-and-son relationship; they are both playing in the 78th Masters, Kevin for the first time and his father says it will likely be his last; pair is first father and son to play the Masters in the same year. MORE
Apr. 2, 2014
Tiger Woods withdraws from the Masters tournament for the first time since 1994, saying he will need time to recuperate from back surgery for a pinched nerve. MORE
Mar. 25, 2014
Tiger Woods says he is not sure if his ailing back will allow him to play in the Masters, only major tournament Woods has never missed. MORE
May. 2, 2013
United States Golf Assn and Royal and Ancient release statement saying that Tiger Woods did violate the rules by playing his ball from the wrong place during the Masters tournament; organizations add, however, that ruling to allow him to remain in the tournament was correct. MORE
Apr. 16, 2013
Karen Crouse On Golf column notes that Adam Scott is the first Masters tournament winner to use an anchored putting stroke, which could soon be banned from competition by United States Golf Assn. MORE
Apr. 15, 2013
Adam Scott becomes first Australian to win Masters Golf Tournament; drains 12-foot birdie putt on second playoff hole to defeat Angel Cabrera of Argentina. MORE
Apr. 15, 2013
On Par; Guan Tianlang, 14-year-old from China and youngest ever Masters participant, receives standing ovation and big cheers from gallery on 18th green after finishing tournament as low amateur; other golf items noted. MORE
Apr. 15, 2013
Bill Pennington On Golf column observes that wayward shots and poor putting kept Tiger Woods from mounting serious challenge in final round of Masters Golf Tournament. MORE
Apr. 14, 2013
Illegal ball drop by Tiger Woods during Masters was first brought to attention of officials via text message, highlighting unusual relationship between golf officials and spectators; television viewers have multiple ways of contacting tournament officials, making golf a rare sport in which real-time communication between armchair viewership and referees supervising competition routinely changes rulings and alters outcomes of tournaments. MORE
Apr. 14, 2013
Tiger Woods is assessed two-stroke penalty for rules violation at Masters Golf Tournament, but is not disqualified. MORE
Apr. 14, 2013
There are so many rules and restrictions at Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters, it would be more aptly named Country Club of No. MORE
Apr. 14, 2013
Brandt Snedeker and Angel Cabrera share third-round lead at Masters Golf Tournament. MORE
Apr. 13, 2013
Jason Day leads amid crowded field of contenders after second round of Masters golf tournament; Tiger Woods loses top spot on unfortunate bogey. MORE
Apr. 12, 2013
Guan was assessed a one-stroke penalty after the 17th hole of his second round for slow play, carding a three-over 75 for a 36-hole total of four-over 148, near the projected cut. MORE
Apr. 12, 2013
Sergio Garcia and Marc Leishman share first-round lead at Masters golf tournament; 21 of the top 30 players in the world, including Tiger Woods and Rory McIlory, are within six strokes of the lead. MORE
Apr. 11, 2013
Bill Pennington On Golf column notes that Augusta National Golf Club will not face customary protests as it prepares to host Masters golf tournament, having discontinued its male-only membership policy months earlier. MORE
Apr. 10, 2013
Defending Masters champion Bubba Watson is as emotional as ever, even crying during recent news conference at Augusta National Golf Club. MORE
Apr. 8, 2013
As part of his preparation for his first Masters, Nicolas Colsaerts of Belgium sat down for an hour last week with Jack Nicklaus, a six-time winner at Augusta National. MORE
Apr. 8, 2013
Guan Tianlang, the youngest competitor in the history of the Masters, is trying to learn everything he can about Augusta National. MORE
Apr. 8, 2013
Guan Tianlang of China, at 14 years old, will be youngest participant ever at Masters golf tournament. MORE
Apr. 7, 2013
Tiger Woods returns to Augusta for the 2013 Masters golf tournament as the world's No. 1 golfer, and putting instruction from Steve Stricker and a renewed personal equanimity are credited. MORE
Jan. 12, 2013
Ryo Ishikawa and Thaworn Wiratchant accept special invitations to the Masters golf tournament. MORE
Aug. 21, 2012
Darla Moore, who along with Condoleeza Rice has become one of the first female members of the Augusta National Golf Club, has a history of working her way past barriers and asserting herself in male-dominated worlds. MORE
Aug. 21, 2012
Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice becomes one of the first two female members admitted to the Augusta National Golf Club, the home of the Masters tournament, which has excluded women as members throughout its 80-year history; South Carolina financier and philanthropist Darla Moore is the other new member. MORE
Apr. 10, 2012
Karen Crouse On Golf column notes that Bubba Watson's adventurous style and his shot from the trees in a dramatic playoff produced a memorable Masters finish that could give golf a boost; says his triumph is a victory for creativity and feel and fun. MORE
Apr. 9, 2012
Bubba Watson wins the Masters golf tournament, his first major championship; defeats Louis Oosthuizen on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff. MORE
Apr. 9, 2012
On Par golf column; as the Masters golf tournament draws to a close, the absence of female members Augusta National Golf Club continues to be one of the most talked-about issues of the week; other golf items noted. MORE
Apr. 9, 2012
Phil Mickelson finishes in third place at the Masters golf tournament. MORE
Apr. 8, 2012
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Apr. 8, 2012
Tiger Woods falls 12 shots off the lead at the Masters, and in frustration hurl his club to the ground after an errant shot on the 13th hole; display of petulance could be costly, as the PGA Tour has the right to discipline players for unprofessional conduct, even in events like the Masters that it does not run but co-sponsors or approves. MORE
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Revenge is a dish best served cold.
After Willamina held Class 3A West Valley League rival Sheridan to 11 yards in the first quarter and came up with two turnovers in the second, the Spartans dominated the third and fourth quarters in a 22-6 victory over the Bulldogs Thursday night at Glen Larkin Field in Willamina.
Sheridan (2-4 overall, 2-2 West Valley) allowed Willamina (1-5, 0-3 West Valley) 64 yards of offense in the second half while scoring all 22 points in the final 24 minutes. Spartans senior running back Justin Acuff scored touchdowns of 4 and 6 yards en route to a 78-yard day on the ground.
Sheridan wide receiver Boone Meyer put the exclamation point on the rivalry win with a 68-yard fly sweep for a touchdown.
"We started having big miscues," Bulldogs coach Tim France said. "Not everybody was firing on all cylinders like they were in the first half."
Willamina senior Coty Brown led the Bulldogs in rushing with 45 yards and a touchdown.
An interception, a lost fumble and two turnovers on downs hampered Willamina in the second half as the Spartans pressured the Bulldogs' young offensive line.
"Defensively, the second half, we locked up on a man and we sent our outside linebackers and we were able to contain them outside," Sheridan coach Brice Ingram said. "We went with four people going inside with one person staying in his flats. We were gambling, but sometimes we get lucky."
Read more about the game in Tuesday's News-Register.
Banks 26, Yamhill-Carlton 0
Jacob Wood rushed for 109 yards on 24 carries and recorded nine tackles on defense, but Banks overwhelmed Yamhill-Carlton in Thursday night's Class 4A Cowapa League game in Yamhill.
Banks (7-0 overall, 4-0 Cowapa) held a 10-0 lead at halftime, bolstered by a 32-yard fumble return for a touchdown on a Tigers option pitch gone awry. The Braves scored 16 points in the third quarter to put the game out of Yamhill-Carlton's (2-5, 1-2 Cowapa) reach.


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13-1071.00 - Human Resources Specialists
Perform activities in the human resource area. Includes employment specialists who screen, recruit, interview, and place workers.
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Sample of reported job titles: Corporate Recruiter, Employment Coordinator, Employment Representative, Employment Specialist, Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources HR Generalist, Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist), Personnel Coordinator, Recruiter, Technical Recruiter
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Prepare or maintain employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
- Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
- Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
- Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.
- Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
- Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Schedule or conduct new employee orientations.
- Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks or directories, or performance evaluation forms.
- Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
- Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Inkjet printers — Office inkjet printers
|Notebook computers — Laptop computers
|Photocopiers — Photocopying equipment
|Scanners — Computer scanners
|Video conference cameras — Web conferencing cameras
Technology used in this occupation:
|Customer relationship management CRM software — Applicant tracking software; Vendor management system software
|Data base user interface and query software — Database software; Google; LinkedIn *; Microsoft Access
|Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Outlook
|Human resources software — Ad Cast; Human resource information system HRIS software; VCT StaffSuite; Walling Info Systems Recruiting Wizard
|Time accounting software — Kronos Workforce Payroll; MPAY Millennium
* Software developed by a government agency and/or distributed as freeware or shareware.
|Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
|English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
|Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
|Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
|Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
|Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
|Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
|Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
|Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
|Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
|Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
|Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
|Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
|Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
|Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
|Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
|Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
|Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
|Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Work Activities
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
|Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
|Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
|Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
|Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
|Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
|Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
|Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Work Context
|Electronic Mail — 100% responded "Every day."
|Telephone — 100% responded "Every day."
|Face-to-Face Discussions — 96% responded "Every day."
|Contact With Others — 67% responded "Constant contact with others."
|Letters and Memos — 65% responded "Every day."
|Structured versus Unstructured Work — 53% responded "A lot of freedom."
|Freedom to Make Decisions — 47% responded "Some freedom."
|Spend Time Sitting — 60% responded "More than half the time."
|Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 79% responded "Every day."
|Work With Work Group or Team — 47% responded "Extremely important."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
|Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
|Related Experience
|A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
|Job Zone Examples
|Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
|SVP Range
|(7.0 to < 8.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Not available
|Bachelor's degree
|Not available
|Some college, no degree
|Not available
|Associate's degree
Interest code: ECS
|Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
|Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
|Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
Work Styles
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
|Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Work Values
|Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
|Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
|Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Related Occupations
|Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
|Human Resources Managers
|Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
|Management Analysts Bright Outlook
|Training and Development Specialists
|Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
|Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
|Public Relations Specialists Green
|Insurance Sales Agents
|Sales Agents, Financial Services
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2014)
|$27.60 hourly, $57,420 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|418,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Average (8% to 14%)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
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- Human Resources Specialists and Labor Relations Specialists . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.


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Black Pepper Crab Recipe
I was going to feature my third recipe using red bean paste today, but I changed my mind because I have a dish which is way more interesting to share–black pepper crab!
The crab is all happily mingled with loads of butter, dried shrimp, aromatic curry leaves, bird's-eye chilies, and other seasonings. Black pepper crab to Malaysians is like chili crab to Singaporeans (in my opinion); ask any Malaysian and I am sure they have had their fair share and taste of this wonderful black pepper crab dish…
This black pepper crab recipe is adapted from Authentic Recipes from Malaysia. (If you are serious about Malaysian food, this is the cookbook you should buy.) It's over-the-top delicious and as good as (if not better than) what you get from restaurants. A must-try.
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I remember tasting this on one of our first nights in KL. It was a spectacular riot of taste, and your wonderful photo brings it all back to me.
Can't wait for the recipe! That looks goooood! I'm at the edge of my seat here :)
truly sedaps!!!
Wah! This is a male version kah? I prefer the female version with the roe. Shiokalingam!
Singapore also got black pepper crabs leh…but good ones may not be as easy to find as in M'ysia. I know one super yummy one – next time you come Singapore (when I'm there), I'll bring you there. :D
Where you get the stone crabs?
I don't mind having this additional dish before the 3rd red bean paste dessert :p
I need to come visit your home next time! No more restaurants! I eat at RM's house!
woot.. crabby!!!! absolutely my favourite….
I should buy this book…or not, because your blog is here !!! With so nice picture, sound that it is even better ;-) Just amazing pictures, as always, I'm a fan of this technique !!!! Bravo ! cheers
Err.. don't think I've eaten this before. *shy*
Looks so yummylicious. Sadly I oni know how to eat – do not know how to prepare these crustaceans.
See this is why I love your blog so much. The dishes you turn out are simply amazing. And the photos, they make my tummy growl! :)
Oh… I love this dish! I tried it for the first time in S'pore 2 years ago… it is so good!
RM,Your pepper crab looks so good, I so wanna have some now!
butter and curry leaves, that's the bomb!
It should work with dungenness crab too, eh?
I am heading to Guyana soon where one can get fresh, live crabs! Thanks for this dish, definitely a must try.
Can regular ol' blue crabs be substituted for this? Is there much of a flavor difference with mud crabs and other crabs you can find in markets?
Ooohhh…black pepper crab…drooling.
I have that cookbook too! Love your pictures – YUM!
I think it's a crime that I haven't had this, you need to invite me over.
Lydia – I am glad that you have tasted this dish before…now you can prepare it at home. :)
Joey – LOL. Recipe posted.
Babe – yes, very sedap.
Pablo – I also prefer the female version, but this male had giant claws. ;P
Tiga – that's because Singaporean food is basically Malaysian food mah. :P Eeerrr, I think you will disagree, LOL, but I think it's true since we share similar roots. Also, I heard a lot of chefs in Singapore are actually from Malaysia, since Singaporeans are all very educated and do not want to be chefs? I got the stone crab from 99 Ranch.
Steamy – of course, anytime.
Meiyen – me too. My favorite.
Claude – you should buy the book, it's really worth it, or you can wait for me when I publish my own cookbook…muahahhaha.
Tummy – sure? Aiyo, next time you must try…maybe Tambun has it, I am sure they have.
Christine – thanks…you are too sweet. :)
Orchidea – yes, very good, plus in Singapore you can get huge Sri Lanka crabs which Malaysia don't import, I don't know why?!
For the love of food – have you tried this before while in Malaysia? I am sure you did.
Nate 2.0 – yes, dungenness works just fine.
Cynthia – yes, a must-try. Wow, have a great trip to Guyana. :)
Marvin – blue crab works too, but bigger crabs work better. The thing about blue crab is that it's sweet, but not much meat. Different crab tends to taste different, but not too much. Dungenness crab will work perfectly fine for this recipe.
Cooking Ninja – hehe, where is the tissue paper?
East Meets West – cool. It's a wonderful cookbook.
Brilynn – oooh, you will have to try this…really.
I looove crab but I'm always too lazy to cook it – so much work! Your black pepper crab has inspired me to cook crab again…only hmm…I don't know if I'll be able to find crab in Frankfurt! I can't see Germans eating crab!
Wow look at those claws! I'll have to try this recipe, it looks too delicious to pass up!
Wow! I'm no great cook – but the pix sure inspired me to give this recipe a try….
I've also emailed you to ask about a recipe for 'Fried Soft-Shell Crabs with Salted Egg Yolks'.
I'm aka 'Helen Tang'
Many thanz……
I remember having this dish on my last trip to singapore. And I absolutely loved it. I have been searching for this recipe in the internet for sometime now. Cant wait to try this one!!!!!
Many Thanks!
thanks for the recipe -looks great. what are salted soya beans
- black beans? or yellow beans
"Peppery concubines," eh? Sounds spicy… (^_~)
Wah! Black Pepper Crab
My favourite. I am from Penang too.
That black pepper crab looks yummy. I like the idea of using butter and curry leaves for this black pepper crab recipe.
Probably some dumb questions, but here goes:
1. How do you kill the crabs before cleaning? Normally I boil crabs, but I assume you don't do that if you're going to deep fry them.
2. How do you keep the crabs from popping when you deep fry since they will be quite watery? Just use a spatter screen? Any special advice for deep frying crabs?
Looks fantastic! I catch a lot of dungeness in the summer, so very much looking forward to making this for a big outdoor crab fest. Thanks so much.
This looks really interesting to try to make at home. I was wondering where the best place to buy crab in KL is? I've never attempted to make it at home and it's not like I know where to go hunting! Haha. If you could get back to me on my email address, that would be awesome. I was also wondering where the best place to start is concerning learning Malaysian cuisine.
I thought you weren't supposed to kill Stone Crabs with both claws on?
Black Pepper Crab Recipe looks amazing. How do I deep fry the crab, and for how long, in the first part? I don't have a deep fryer, so do I just shallow fry in half an inch of oil? Five minutes? Thanks
Thanks so much for the recipe. I've tried twice and it was super delicious. You can opt to steam the crab first, which I did for my second cooking. Steam it for about 5-10 minutes and you're done!


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Cultures Online is a 2D browser based strategy MMO. Players control Viking heroes and must grow their colony. Cultures Online mixes RPG elements with standard city management style gameplay. Mine resources, go on adventures, train additional heroes, and make with other Viking tribes!
Publisher: Gamigo
Playerbase: Low
Graphics: Medium
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EXP Rate: Low
PvP: Optional
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Pros: +Mixes RPG and strategy gameplay. +Original visual style. +Train and equip heroes. +Join or create tribes (guilds.)
Cons: -No persistent world. -Limited PvP options. -Less competitive than other strategy games.
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Like Vikings of Thule, Cultures Online puts players in the boots of a Viking. Players start with a single hero and must build up a town into a thriving colony. Cultures Online is a bit different than other browser based strategy games. PvP is optional, and heroes play a more active role. Heroes must be used to gather resources like lumber, but Cultures Online also has RPG gameplay. Heroes go on timed adventures and take part in turn based battles. Heroes can level up, equip new armor, and take part in PvP. The game also has a unique art style and nice background music to keep players entertained.
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By, Jaime Skelton
There's a lot of charm about the Viking culture: war-hungry, an impressive fleet, survival in the coldest and darkest of weather, an immense mythology, and those crazy singing kittens. It's no surprise, then, when many video games try to focus on presenting an experience of the Vikings, and it fits well with many strategy and war games. Enter Cultures Online, a browser game based on the Cultures game series, a humorous strategy game series published from 2000 to 2003, and published by gamigo. Be warned, however: this game's guise as a strategy game hides a different style of browser-based game play.
My Viking's Better Than Yours
Everyone in Cultures Online begins as a Viking; there are no factions except the ones created by players through a tribe (guild/clan) system. Instead, players begin by selecting and customizing their first hero. Only the hero's face is ever seen, but the customization for this is stellar, with six total face shapes (three male, three female) and dozens of options included in hair style, nose, eyes, mouth, ears, accessories, and hair color – an expansive selection for a browser-based game that really lets you create the perfect hero to represent you in the world.
Heroes are capable of training among several statistics, and wearing several pieces of equipment. While in some strategy games, heroes only play the part of offense or defense in combat, here in Cultures Online, the hero is absolutely vital to your success: your resource nodes only generate resources if a hero is working in them. Even research must be funded by a Viking working at the Alchemist and generating "ideas" before the building can be learned. A hero's growth is also partially determined by the tasks in town it is given. Heroes, then, are so vital, that tasks must not only be assigned accordingly, but the player must seek to get as many as they can, as soon as they can, to fuel expansion.
Bjarni Is Your Friend
Once a hero is created, players are immediately thrust into the world, but have a helpful tutorial to walk them through city-building and exploring, narrated by Bjarni – a character the player is supposed to remember (at least, presumably, if they had played the Cultures series). Bjarni does a good job on explaining the basics of game play when it comes to city-building, heroes working, and going on expeditions. The tutorial is fairly well thought-out, and beneficial to pay attention to as Cultures Online actually mixes two different game styles.
Strategy, Meet Your Casual Match
During the first few minutes of the game, it's easy to believe you've been placed in another strategy game like Lords Online or Tribal Wars. Once you begin taking your hero on adventures, however, you'll realize that the game is far more like Tanoth, Gladiatus, or BiteFight – a slow-paced, browser MMORPG in which the player has set amounts of actions per day. While players certainly are involved in building and increasing their town, the majority of their actions – revolved around heroes – will utilize mechanics from these turn-based casual games.
The heroes are of ultimate importance in Cultures Online, and in order to make them more powerful, players will have to assign them work of some sort. Work in the town allows the hero to idle in a resource node, gathering a set amount of resources per hour as well as building statistics and experience (lumber mills build dexterity, for instance, which is useful for heroes using one-handed weapons). Alternatively, heroes can go on missions (both random and story). These missions cost a certain amount of Wanderlust (players get 100 per day), and each has its own duration before combat begins. Combat is then automatically rolled and determined by the computer, and lets heroes gain experience, coin, items, and sometimes runes (the micro-transaction currency in Cultures Online).
The Path to Valhalla
Combat is based on a somewhat rock-paper-scissors system in Cultures Online. Heroes can equip ranged weapons, two handed weapons, or one-handed weapons; ranged excels against two-handed, which excels against one-handed, which excels against ranged. It benefits you to have one hero of each type, as missions will show you what you will encounter, allowing you to bring the best advantage to the field.
PvP, on the other hand, is very open. As players are headed to missions, they can see nearby ships on the overhead map. These players can be inspected and, if the player wishes, attacked freely. Likewise, players can pick players out on the ranking boards and select someone to attack and do so. Because PvP is so open – although players can set their desire to PvP through the Watchtower in their town – there's little order, except that created through player tribes and alliances. These may be hard to discover, however, as participating in chat takes over the rest of a player's screen, and few people utilize it because of the game's casual nature.
Final Verdict: Fair
If you're headed into Cultures Online expecting an intense browser-based strategy experience, you'll be sorely disappointed. Although touted as a strategy game, ultimately Cultures Online is merely a Flash-based rendition of text & image browser casual MMORPGs with PvP rankings. While the game has its highlights, including great graphics, a fun and often funny atmosphere, and a little more depth with city-building added into the mix, it remains a game designed for casual play and requiring minimal strategy or effort on the player's part. If you enjoy the casual MMORPG style, you'll love the upgrade in Cultures Online; otherwise, the game will prove tedious or boring to most.


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ROCHESTER — The Nutcracker, a holiday entertainment tradition, returns once again to the Rochester Opera House. For the seventh year, Sole City Dance presents its enchanting version of E.T.A. Hoffmann's tale featuring the mysterious toymaker Herr Drosselmeyer, Clara and her beloved Nutcracker Prince, dancing snowflakes, battling mice and many other fantastic and colorful characters.


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Bed & Breakfast with Plasma, Lcd, Flatscreen Tv in Rooms Heathfield
Set out below are luxury bed & breakfast with plasma, LCD, flatscreen TV in rooms in Heathfield, including Longbourn 1895. Good TV viewing experiences are guaranteed at any of this Britain's Finest selection of bed & breakfasts.
Longbourn 1895
Burwash Road, Broad Oak, Heathfield 2.8 miles away
Widescreen Freeview TV
Built, as its name would suggest, back in 1895, Longbourn 1895 B&B just outside the village of Broad Oak in East Sussex is a sprawling Victorian country house and rare breed holding surrounded by 11 acres of Wealden countryside. There are three... more
Old Whyly
East Hoathley, Lewes 5.1 miles away
Flat screen TV
Old Whyly is a listed grade II Georgian Manor House and part of the new concept of luxury boutique bed and breakfast private houses where guests are made to feel more like freinds than customers. Offering charming accommodation filled with antique... more
Beechwood Bed & Breakfast
Eastbourne Road, Halland, Lewes 5.9 miles away
Flat Screen TV/Teletext
Beechwood is situated in the village of Halland near Lewes in the heart of Sussex. The house sits in one acre of mature gardens with off-road parking. We offer 4 rooms, all individually styled with flat screen TVs and wireless broadband access. Enjoy... more
Park Cottage
Ridgewood, Uckfield 6.7 miles away
Flat screen TV
A charming small country house situated down a secluded drive in a quiet location. It has two ensuite doule rooms with extrmely comfortable kingsized beds made up with sumptious egyptian cotton linen. Ridgewood , Nr. Uckfield provides easy access to... more
Cleavers Lyng 16th Century Country House
Church Road, Herstmonceux 7.5 miles away
Flat screen TV
Cleavers Lyng is a 16th century Grade II listed country house which is a 4 star AA Gold property of considerable charm and character with uninterrupted panoramic views over the Pevensey Levels towards the South Downs. The house is situated on a quiet... more
Boreham House
Boreham Hill, Boreham Street, Hailsham 8.0 miles away
Flatscreen HD 'smart' TV
If you fancy touring the gorgeous rural surroundings of East Sussex, Boreham House B&B looking over the High Weald to the north and Pevensey marshes to the south, fits the bill perfectly. This beautiful grade II listed Georgian house, nestled in over... more
Chilverbridge House
Chilverbridge Road, Arlington 9.6 miles away
Flat screen TV
A farming village in Saxon times, Arlington still retains is peaceful, rural character, nestled in the picturesque Cuckmere Valley, near the old smuggling village of Alfriston. On the outskirts of the village sits this wonderful Grade II listed... more
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Slides Farm Luxury B&B
Silverhill, Robertsbridge, Battle 9.8 miles away
Flat Screen TV
Stretch out in the privacy of your own wing at Slides Farm B&B, a beautifully finished two-bedroom apartment in the historic rolling countryside of Battle. When you arrive, enter via your own front door and take a restorative sip of homemade cider... more
Spring Farm
Northlands, Bodiam, Robertsbridge 12.0 miles away
Flat LCD TV with Freeview
Spring Farm is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the borders of Kent and East Sussex in 1066 country. The house still has an original well in the garden which is about 70 ft deep. The house was built in 1865 as two hop farm... more
Riverdale House
Seaford Road, Alfriston 12.5 miles away
Flat Screen TV with DVD Player
Riverdale House offers a stylish and relaxing retreat in the heart of the South Downs. With breathtaking views over the Cuckmere Valley, the elegant Victorian property is only three miles from the coast and six minutes walking distance by pathway to... more
Guesthouse East
13 Hartington Place, Eastbourne 14.2 miles away
Flatscreen TV with built in DVD player - in each bedroom
Rather uniquely, Guesthouse East B&B in the Sussex seaside resort of Eastbourne offers guests their own kitchen in six of the seven rooms available, making this smart, chic little beach break bolthole rather useful for families and travellers not... more
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Knelle Dower
Knelle Dower, Rye Road, Northiam 15.5 miles away
Flat screen TV
Knelle Dower, a Grade II-listed family home near the ancient Cinque Port of Rye, is the kind of chocolate box house we all dream about. Outside it oozes pure period charm: 15th Century Tudor frontage and 15 acres of landscaped gardens, woodlands and... more
Chestnut Lodge
Main Street, Beckley Rye, Beckley 16.2 miles away
Flat screen TV
While Rye is often cited as one of the prettiest places in England, according to many, the nearby village of Beckley, where Chestnut Lodge resides, is a match for its aesthetic perfection. It's clear the lodge provides the right kind of kerb appeal;... more
Godwin House
Tenterden Road, Cranbrook 16.4 miles away
Television with DVD and films
You are invited to bed and breakfast at our Tudor home in the heart of the Weald of Kent. Godwin House is an Elizabethan farmhouse, built in 1580 and Grade II listed. It lies in the lustrous countryside minutes from ancient Cranbrook and... more
Tovey Lodge
Underhill Lane, Ditchling 16.5 miles away
Large Flat Screen Freeview TV/DVD
Tovey Lodge offers deluxe accommodation set in 3 acres of tranquil gardens within the South Downs National Park. Spacious luxury bedrooms with super en-suite bathrooms, large flatscreen TV/DVDs, tea/coffee making facilities and biscuits. Each room... more
Bishopsdale Oast
Cranbrook Road, Tenterden 18.4 miles away
Flat Screen
Built in 1750, Bishopsdale Oast is a double kiln oast house featuring many of the old beams etc. We are off the beaten track and peacefully set in 4 acres of wild and cultivated gardens. Situated in the heart of the weald of Kent we are ideally... more
The Old Vicarage B&B
Main Road, Icklesham, Rye 18.5 miles away
One bedroom on the first floor, two bedrooms on the second floor, all with en-suite bath or shower rooms. All bedrooms have a TV
The Old Vicarage - In the heart of 1066 Country in the village of Icklesham, close to the historic Cinque Ports of Rye 5m Winchelsea 2m and Hastings 7m and some fantastic beaches. We are surrounded by beautiful countryside, apple orchards with many... more
Stream House
Pett Level Road, Fairlight, Hastings 18.9 miles away
Flat screen Freeview TV
If the town of Rye in East Sussex, hailed as one of the most picturesque in England, woos you to its cobbled streets and quaint countryside make sure you stay at Stream House just a stone's throw away. This B&B, run by Sandra and Steve, offers an... more
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Oak Tree Cottage Bed and Breakfast
Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Ashford 19.9 miles away
Large Flat Screen TV with FreeSat
Surrounded by fields, vineyards and stunning scenery, Oak Tree Cottage, situated in beautiful rural Kent is only 3 miles from the historic town of Tenterden. Homemade cake and rose petal biscuits served on arrival. Large, modern, elegant Garden... more
Wilderness B&B
Wilderness, Waterman Quarter, Headcorn, Ashford 20.4 miles away
Flat screen TV
Wilderness was originally a farmhouse and dates from the 1500's and is an idyllic location. There are three large en-suite rooms to choose from, two of which are self contained period annexes and have lovely views over the orchard. Ideally located... more
Willow Tree House
113 Winchelsea Road, Rye 20.6 miles away
Flat screen TV
With its charming brick façade, The Willow Tree House looks as much as it did almost 300 years ago when it served as a boathouse and shipyard. Not losing its sense of history on the inside, bundles of character run through this six-room B&B in Rye,... more
The Art House Hove
27 Wilbury Road, Brighton & Hove 20.7 miles away
Flat screen TV
You can't help but smile at the wonderfully bohemian Art House in Hove, a truly boutique B&B set on a tranquil tree-lined street a short amble from the famous stony shores of Brighton. It's very much a family affair where owners Dexter and Liz... more
Chart Hill Cottage Bed & Breakfast
Chart Road, Chart Sutton, Maidstone 21.9 miles away
Flat screen digital TV with Freeview
Chart Hill Cottage is a luxury 5 Star bed and breakfast in a gorgeous Georgian cottage enjoying magnificent views over the famous Weald of Kent. Winner of the VisitBritain Gold Award, Chart Hill Cottage offers three superb double guest rooms (one can... more
Ash Cottage
Penfold Hill, Leeds Village, Maidstone 25.0 miles away
Flat Screen TV
Formerly part of the stunning Leeds Castle Estate, Ash Cottage near Maidstone boasts simply awesome views across to this ancient building and its grounds. It sits in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, its location meaning you can easily stroll... more
The Limes
The Green, Bearsted, Maidstone 25.4 miles away
Flat Screen TV
Originating from the 15th century, expect original Tudor beams, large inglenook fireplaces and bags of charm at The Limes on the Green. Proudly situated on Bearsted Green in Maidstone, where you can sit and watch cricket matches on sunny days, two... more
Cedar House Rochester
66 Priestfields, Rochester 30.0 miles away
Flat screen TV
Inspired by William Morris, Cedar House is decorated and furnished to a high standard to ensure your comfort from the moment you arrive. Guests are welcomed with refreshments on arrival and an explanation of the local area, attractions and eateries.... more
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- 10% discount on stays of three nights or more
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The Barn at Penfolds
The Street, Bury, Pulborough 35.8 miles away
LCD Digital TV
The Barn at Penfolds is a recently converted thatched roof Sussex Barn. Whilst preserving much of the original character, no effort has been spared to create quality accommodation. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and double beds are king size.... more
Berry House
Berry Lane, Littlehampton 35.9 miles away
Flat screen TV
Enjoy a home from home experience at Berry House in Littlehampton, where hosts Carole and Ron provide all the quality guest comforts you would expect, along with your own front door so you can come and go as you please. The house, built recently... more
Parklands B&B
10 Parklands Road, London 36.2 miles away
Tucked in a peaceful tree-lined road, Parklands is a beautiful Edwardian family home providing a slice of real London life. Owner Sally and her two friendly canine companions will greet and lead you to one of three modern bedrooms with sparkling... more
3 West Drive, London 36.3 miles away
Flat screen TV
Opposite the green fields of Tooting Bec Common in south London, a short bus ride from the London Underground for direct trains into the centre of town via the Northern Line, Redcroft is a B&B ideally situated to explore the capital, while providing... more
Great Field Farm B&B
Misling Lane, Stelling Minnis, Canterbury 37.1 miles away
LCD TV in all units
Great Field Farm B&B is a spacious farmhouse amidst beautiful countryside, offering 3 spacious detached lodges, Sunset Lodge with ground-source heating, sleeps 4/6. Apple Barn sleeps up to 5 and Hazel Barn sleeps up to 4, all with en-suite wet rooms... more
Oxford Road
33 Oxford Road, London 39.6 miles away
Flat screen TV
How does delicious home-cooked food, like tasty full English breakfasts and oozy fruity jams, served up in a charming Victorian B&B sound? Given the exceptional food, it's no surprise a culinary whizz owns Oxford Road, a double-fronted house with... more
Rooms at the Winery
Terlingham Manor Farm, Gibraltar Lane, Hawkinge, Folkestone 40.4 miles away
Plasma TV
Located on gorgeous south facing slopes with stunning views over the English Channel, Rooms at the Winery, a Kentish vineyard B&B, produces award-winning wines and offers three luxurious en-suite rooms for those looking for a tranquil break. Walk... more
35 Burnthwaite Road
Fulham, 35 Burnthwaite Road, London 40.5 miles away
To live like a true Londoner you need to put yourself in the shoes of a local – and at 35 Burnthwaite Road you'll find a Victorian terraced house on a non-touristy quiet residential street in Fulham, away from the capital's packed pavements. Its... more
The Barn at Roundhurst
Lower Roundhurst Farm, Jobsons Lane, Lurgashall, Haslemere 41.2 miles away
Flat screen TV
The Barn at Roundhurst is a stunning complex of luxury B&B accommodation with a stylish reception, lounge and dining area for guests within an oak-beamed, lovingly restored 17th century Sussex barn. Truly unique and capturing the essence of both old... more
28 Charlton, Chichester 43.5 miles away
Flat screen TV
So, you've arrived at Charlton 28 near Midhurst in West Sussex via the green, green fields of the South Downs National Park. You park up amid sprawling grounds and are led to your airy, tasteful bedroom with smart canary yellow upholstered chair,... more
Woolbeding Cottage
Bepton, Midhurst 44.4 miles away
Flat screen TV
Woolbeding Cottage, nestled in the heart of the beautiful South Downs National Park in West Sussex, is a delightful find. The picture-postcard B&B, close to Goodwood Estate, offers a choice of two rooms, the Barn or the Blue Room, and gets that a... more
Ossian Guest House
20 Ossian Road, London 44.8 miles away
Flat Screen TV with Freeview
London may be the fast-paced capital but it boasts some pretty villagey gems too. At Ossian Guest House find yourself in Crouch End, a rather quaint part of town close to other leisurely-paced areas including the cobbled streets of Hampstead and its... more
Ten Chichester
10 Whyke Road, Chichester 45.4 miles away
Digital TV
Built as a croft in the early 1900s for a family who worked on the farmland, Ten Chichester is a smart B&B beautifully convenient for the town centre and the railway station. Choose from three stylishly furnished bedrooms, all with Egyptian cotton... more
The Old Butchers
31 High Street, Wingham, Canterbury 46.7 miles away
Flat screen TV
Situated in the heart of the beautiful village of Wingham, The Old Butchers is our charming grade II listed B&B. At over 500 years old it has retained much of it's original character and is a delightful place to stay. Perfectly positioned between... more
39 Castle Street
Castle Street, Dover 47.4 miles away
Plasma TV
Whether you are heading to Dover en route for the continent or just fancy a few days in this historic port, all-suite B&B 39 Castle Street makes for a luxurious stopover. There are just three suites in this beautifully renovated home, all with their... more
Landseer House
Cow Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester 48.0 miles away
Flat Screen TV with Freeview
Landseer House is a fine, elegant country house in a peaceful private lane with far reaching views across the water to the Isle of Wight, yet is just 8 minutes from Chichester. En-suite rooms, furnished to the highest standard, include TV and... more
The Bosham B & B
The New Boathouse, Bosham, Chichester 48.4 miles away
LCD TV with Freeview
The Boathouse: All of our rooms have independent access. You may come and go as you please without disturbing others, as likewise, our other guests will not disturb you. All with en-suites shower rooms all our rooms are ground floor and are... more
Foxhills of Shanklin
30 Victoria Avenue, Shanklin 67.1 miles away
Flat screen digital TV
On the side of a wide leafy avenue, surrounded by pretty gardens and woodlands, Foxhills of Shanklin on the Isle of Wight is deserving of long visits where clock watching goes out of the window. Take a stroll to the old village, with its chocolate... more
Bendysh Hall
Ashdon Road, Radwinter, Saffron Walden 73.1 miles away
Given some parts of the house pre-date the Doomsday Book, the medieval allure of Bendysh Hall B&B, on the borders of Suffolk near Saffron Walden, which has been restored, preserved and perfected over the years, is inescapable. This Grade II listed... more
Chale Bay Farm
Military Road, Chale, Ventnor 73.3 miles away
Large Samsung HD Smart TVs with Freeview and Satellite digital channels
Chale Bay Farm is a beautiful, award-winning, luxury guesthouse on the fabulous Isle of Wight, boasting stunning countryside and sea views. Ideally situated for all your holiday needs, the quiet secluded rooms make a perfect hideaway for romantic... more
Dale Farm House
Applemore Hill, Dibden, Southampton 74.2 miles away
Dale Farm House B&B - a warm welcome awaits at this 18th century farmhouse surrounded by gardens and woodland. Cosy country style bedrooms (one a 2 room suite) with en-suite or private bathroom, offering the perfect place to unwind and relax.... more
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Ardenwood Bed & Breakfast
The Malt House, 45 Walton Road, Aylesbury 74.3 miles away
32 inch flat LCD TV
Ardenwood Bed & Breakfast is an elegant Edwardian property set in 1/4 acre offering comfortable and spacious accommodation. All rooms have a 32 inch flat LCD TV, alarm clock, hospitality tray, towels and toiletries, hairdryer and free internet... more
Chequer Cottage
43 Streetly End, Horseheath, Cambridge 78.8 miles away
Flat screen TV
If you fancy a trip to pretty Cambridge but don't want to miss out on the gorgeous rural surroundings, head to peaceful Chequer Cottage in the village of Streetly End for the best of both worlds. This compact little hamlet just south east of the city... more
Holbecks Bed & Breakfast
Holbecks House, Holbecks Lane, Hadleigh, Ipswich 79.7 miles away
Freeview HD TV
Languidly placed on a hill, Holbeck's House with its mellow façade and large bay windows rises over Dedham Vale with effortless elegance – and the promise of a quiet and scenic retreat. The flagstone hallway greets you, along with owner Perry who'll... more
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