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Holiday cottages in England need little introduction. After all, a cottage break is really the quintessential English holiday, and we think there are few better ways to explore the wonderful history and heritage the country has to offer. But with so many beautiful locations – and so much to see and do – your only problem may be deciding where to enjoy your break. With that in mind we're going to make a few suggestions for some of our favourite English locations and activities.
Choose one of our featured English cottages in the north and you could explore the unrivalled beauty of the Lakes. This gloriously unspoiled region has been attracting visitors for hundreds of years. In fact, you only have to look at the effect it's had over some of the country's most influential poets and artists to gauge its beauty!
Alternatively, the south of England isn't short of beauty either. Whether its Dorset's stunning Jurassic coastline or the sleepy charms of the Cotswolds, you won't be short of beautiful views and unrivalled tranquillity. Then again, if you like it loud and lively you'll find some of Europe's most vibrant urban hotspots to explore and enjoy. London is obviously a huge draw with tourists and holidaymakers but you're guaranteed a fantastic cosmopolitan experience in some of England's other major cities too: Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, York, Chester and more all offer wonderful shopping with fine dining and some justly celebrated heritage.
England's landscape is as varied as it is beautiful, so you won't be surprised to find it's suitable for a wealth of different breaks. If you fancy beaches then you'll be spoiled for choice with the golden sands of Cornwall and Devon, the wild shorelines of Northumberland or the traditional seaside heritage of Great Yarmouth, Brighton and Blackpool. Further inland you have a variety of beautiful wide-open expanses to enjoy, with or without your four-legged friends. From the rolling limestone hills of the Yorkshire Dales to the flats of Somerset, there are walks and to suit all ages and abilities. England's history is long and varied and there are wonderful heritage attractions located all over the country, from stately homes and castles to museums, railways and festivals. In short, English holiday cottages are suitable for anyone who's keen to relax and enjoy a wealth of options in some of the most stunning surrounds you could wish for.
If you're ready to begin your exploration, take a look at our featured holiday cottages in England today.
8 reviews
With far-reaching views to open countryside, this detached holiday cottage is a secluded, romantic getaway and is nestled at the bottom of the owner's property. The nearby canal leads to one of three good pubs serving food in the village. There is also a range of shops, including a butchers and a post office. Good cycle routes and walks abound in the area, with the towpath for the canal at the bottom of the paddock which is in front of the cottage. For canal enthusiasts, the Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum is a 30-minute drive. This is a perfect location to explore, being close to the borders of Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire. There are many places of interest, such as Silverstone Grand Prix racing circuit, Bletchley Park, made famous in WWII, and Towcester Races. Shop ¼ mile, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
Ground floor: Living room with French doors and slate floor. Kitchen with slate floor. First floor: 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet.
Woodburner in living room (initial fuel included). Underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. DVD. Electric cooker. Shared laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Wi-fi. Large lawned garden with sitting-out area and furniture. Barbecue. Parking (2 cars). Cycle store. Welcome pack. No smoking. NB: Canal 50 yards.
17 reviews
These spacious holiday cottages, finished and fitted to a very good standard, have been thoughtfully designed keeping some original features. Set down a quiet country lane, a short drive from historic Bodmin, and around a courtyard where chickens roam freely, they have country views. A short walk leads to the station where the popular Bodmin and Wenford Steam Railway runs to Bodmin with its historical jail, shops, restaurants and pubs. From the station at Bodmin Parkway you can walk to NT Lanhydrock House. From the cottages you can walk to the Camel Valley Vineyard to sample and purchase the local wines. Within walking distance is the local pub and the Camel Trail, a level disused railway line, with an abundance of wildlife along the Camel Estuary - ideal for walkers, cyclists and horse riding. The properties are ideally situated to visit the North Cornwall coastal resorts of Tintagel, Boscastle, Port Isaac, and Padstow - home to Rick Stein's famous fish restaurant. Close by are the South Cornwall coastal resorts of Fowey, Looe and Polperro, or take a trip to the famous Eden Project. A short drive away is unspoilt Bodmin Moor, Rough Tor and Brown Willy. Golf, horse riding and fishing are all nearby. Shop and restaurant 1½ miles, pub ½ mile.
All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen with beams. 1 double (5ft) bedroom. Bathroom with bath and shower cubicle (no toilet). Separate toilet.
Both properties: Woodburner (initial fuel included). Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Wi-fi. Shared walled garden with seating area. Shared use of 40 acres of grounds. Ample parking. Cycle store. No smoking. No children or babies due to animals and farm machinery in the area. NB: 2 steps in grounds.
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Granary Farm Cottages lie on the south facing slopes of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. This former farm is 1 mile from the village of Sawdon with its inn and 9-hole golf course. Set in large landscaped gardens it is a quiet and relaxing holiday base from which to explore the surrounding countryside, Corn Stock is a spacious cottage for 2, ideal for a honeymoon or that special occasion. Walks and cycle rides into the forest from the door. Convenient for Scarborough, Whitby, York and the market towns of Helmsley and Pickering with its steam railway. Castle Howard and Heartbeat country are an easy drive away. Local inns and restaurants with excellent food, and shops 3 miles.
Ground floor: 1 double (5ft half-tester) bedroom. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Narrow stairs to first floor: Living/dining room with beams. Kitchen with beams.
Open fires in living room (initial fuel included). Convector heaters and Economy 7 NSH included. Cot. Travel cot. Electric cooker. Shared use of 1-acre garden and furniture. Ample parking. NB: Fenced pond 70 yards from the property.
All properties: Electricity, bed linen and towels included. DVD. Stereo/CD. Microwave. Dishwasher. Shared laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Barbecue. No smoking.
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Ground Floor: 5 steps to entrance. All on the ground floor.Open plan living space.Living area: With bluetooth stereo speakers (no TV).Dining area.Kitchen area: With fridge (no cooking facilities).Bedroom area: With kingsize sofa bed.The external shower room with toilet is shared with 2 other guests, 20 yards away.
Electric heater, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial logs for fire pit included, thereafter £10 per box. Welcome pack. Shared external shower room with toilet. Continental breakfast free of charge and full English breakfast available (£10pp). BBQ food packs available for 2 (£25).Lawned garden with patio, garden furniture, gas BBQ, fire pit and hot tub. Shared natural grounds with sitting-out area. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: No children/babes in arms.
19 reviews
Located a short walk from the seafront, this semi-detached holiday property adjoins the owner's home. Birchington has attracted visitors since the late 19th century and has a rich history dating back 3000 years. Guests can enjoy the beach at Minnis Bay, or the three other beaches, flanked by cliffs and caves, and walkers will be tempted by the coastal footpaths, or cycle on the many designated cycle routes. Discover an interesting mix of architecture, including houses whose underground network of tunnels were used by the smugglers who lived there. An ideal location to explore Kent's beautiful beaches and gardens. Canterbury and Whitstable, both 15 miles. Mainline railway station within a mile. Shops, pubs and restaurants ½ mile.
All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen. 1 double (6ft, zip and link) bedroom. Shower room with toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Cot. High chair. Freeview TV. DVD. iPod dock. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Small enclosed garden, sitting-out area and furniture. Barbecue. On road parking. Welcome pack. No smoking.
8 reviews
This light and contemporary holiday cottage is attached to the owner's house, with its own private, secluded patio and garden leading off from the living room. It provides an ideal base for exploring the beautiful Somerset countryside and the city of Wells, with its magnificent cathedral, Bishops Palace, and one of the most complete medieval streets in Europe. The city is full of history and character, with a lively cobbled market square, individual shops, and cosmopolitan cafes and restaurants. The Mendip and Quantock Hills, and the Somerset Levels are ideal for walking and cycling. Other local attractions include Cheddar Gorge and caves, Glastonbury Tor and Abbey. Shops 3 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
7 steps to entrance. All on ground floor: Living/dining room with patio doors. Kitchen. 1 double (5ft) bedroom. Shower room with toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. DVD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Shared freezer. Lawned garden with patio and furniture. Parking (1 car). No smoking. NB: Sloping banks in garden.
25 reviews
These converted holiday cottages have been furnished to a very good standard and sit in a secluded peaceful courtyard, only seconds from Porth beach with its beachfront pub serving local ales and home-cooked food on the terrace. The Stables by the Sea (ref TPT) and Driftwood (ref TNZ) both stand detached and each have parking for 1 car and a large decked roof terrace which enables guests to enjoy an evening barbecue or a peaceful breakfast in the sunshine. The surfing town of Newquay with its seven stunning beaches is just minutes' away and is easily accessible on foot along the coastal path. It has many attractions which include a multi-screen cinema, leisure centre, golf course, pitch and putt course, parks and gardens. Newquay has many restaurants, cafés and shops, as well as beaches, sea fishing trips and dramatic cliff-top walks. With its beaches comes surf and surf schools, so you can try your hand at this exhilarating sport. Visit many of the local attractions, such as Watergate Bay which is home to Jamie Oliver's 'Fifteen' restaurant and the fishing village of Padstow, with its many excellent restaurants. Discover the flat walking and cycling trail that links Padstow to Wadebridge and hugs the shoreline of the beautiful Camel estuary all the way along. Bike hire is available at both ends of this stunning trail. Truro the capital of Cornwall is easily reached and is a must to explore the narrow streets and enjoy the restaurants, shopping, museum, cinema and theatre for an alternative day or evening out. Both properties provide an ideal base to explore further afield. The Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Eden Project and many NT gardens, parks and houses are close by, such as Lanhydrock House and Trerice Manor. St Ives, Falmouth, Fowey and Mevagissey are all easily reached and all provide an alternative day out. Golf, cycling, horse riding, surfing, sailing, and kayaking area all available locally. Beach 50 yards. Shop 1/2 mile, pub and restaurant 200 yards.
14 open-tread steps to entrance. Double bedroom with 5ft zip and link bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. First floor: Beamed living room with wood-burning stove/dining room, kitchen area and slate floor.
Note: Driftwood (TNZ) and The Stables by the Sea (TPT) can be booked together to sleep up to 6 people
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Set in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this cosy holiday cottage is in a quiet cul-de-sac, just ¼ mile stroll from the centre of the picturesque market town of Sedbergh, well served with restaurants, pubs and cafes. Explore the town's narrow lanes, old buildings and a 12th century Norman church, restored in 1886. You are also well placed for walking direct from the door on Wainwright's favourite Howgill Fells, which have the spectacular Cautley Spout waterfall, one of the highest in England. Sedbergh is well-placed between the Pennines, the Lake District and Morecambe Bay, while Windermere and the limestone area of the Yorkshire Dales are a short drive away. Shop 150 yards, pub and restaurant 300 yards.
Ground floor: Living/dining area. Kitchen. First floor: 1 double (5ft) bedroom. Shower room with toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. 22" Freeview TV. DVD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washer/dryer. Fridge/freezer. Partially enclosed garden with sitting-out area and furniture. Parking (1 car). Welcome pack. No smoking.
25 reviews
These tasteful, character holiday cottages are set within the grounds of Lemmington Hall amongst the unspoilt Northumbrian countryside. Each cottage has its own individual charm with cosy and elegant interiors carefully designed by the owner. Forge Cottage (ref MVN) is the largest, a beautiful detached cottage with uninterrupted views of the Cheviot Hills, and was formerly the stone-built home of the blacksmith of this charming country estate. The quaint and charming pair of Grade II listed, single-storey, adjoining cottages, Thimble (ref MVV) and Button (ref MVU), designed specifically for couples to offer a romantic country life experience, retaining charm and quirkiness. Peacocks wander nearby, with red squirrels and deer in the woods. The properties are ideally located to explore the abundance of visitor attractions, with Alnwick (the ducal town), only 4 miles away where a visit to the castle and enchanting water gardens is a must, not to mention the Treehouse restaurant. The Heritage Coast, with miles of golden sandy beaches, peppered with friendly villages and historic castles, is only a 20-minute drive. Shop 4 miles, pub 3 miles.
Open-plan living/dining room with wood-burning stove and rugs on wooden floor, and kitchen area with wooden floor. Double bedroom with 5ft bed, TV and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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Sitting snugly in a deep, cosy hollow at the foot of Eccles Pike in the hamlet of Whitehough, this 400-year-old, beautifully converted coach house offers superb holiday accommodation on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Complete with its own off road parking, well equipped and furnished to a very good standard throughout, solid oak and slate flooring, beamed ceilings, a vintage bath with rain shower and an oversized 6ft double bed (6ft 6in length) adorned with 100% cotton sheets, this cottage makes a perfect, romantic retreat for a couple. There is a range of walks available from the door and along the local canal, and Whitehough itself has two pubs offering real ales, traditional, locally sourced food and an annual 3-day beer festival attended by thousands. Outside Whitehough, Chinley, as its neighbouring village, contains a good range of shops including a newsagents, deli and an Indian restaurant. Popular tourist destinations include Lyme Park, Castleton and Buxton, which can all be easily reached in under 20 minutes. The magnificent, historic houses of Chatsworth Estate, Haddon Hall and Eyam Hall can all be reached in around half an hour, and the Midshires Way, Pennine Way and Sett Valley Trail are nearby for further walking and cycling. Golf nearby. Shop 1 mile, pub/restaurant 50 yards.
Ground floor: Living room with oak floor. Dining room/kitchen with oak floor. First floor: 1 double (6ft zip and link, can be twin) bedroom with beams and sloping ceiling. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. DVD. iPod dock. Small book library. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Freezer. Patio and furniture. Rear sitting-out area and furniture. Barbecue. Parking (1 car). No smoking.
6 reviews
A delightful, spacious single-storey, semi-detached holiday cottage adjoining the owners' home in the tranquil village of Barham offering delightful walks from the doorstep, close to the Elham Valley and North Downs Way. The cathedral city of Canterbury, a World Heritage Site, is nearby. Take a river tour, visit The Canterbury Tales and walk around the ancient city walls. Sample the oysters in Whitstable, or explore Howletts or Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks. Shop 1000 yards, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
4 steps to entrance (alternative entrance without steps). All on ground floor: Living room with French doors and beam. 1 step down to dining room with beam and wooden floor. Kitchen with beam. 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet. Separate toilet.
Gas central heating and electricity included (£20per week November-March). Bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. DVD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Patio and furniture. Barbecue. Parking (1 car). No smoking. Unfenced pond in garden (50 yards). No children or babies.
11 reviews
Ground Floor: Situated on the lower ground floor, has lift access, the accommodation is gas centrally heated and comprises: Open plan living area with fell top view: With oak flooring, LCD TV, DVD and CD player/docking station. Kitchen area: With granite work surfaces and electric oven and hob, washer/dryer, dishwasher, full-sized fridge/freezer and microwave. Bedroom: With king size bed and fitted wardrobes. Bathroom: With bath, stand alone shower cubicle, WC, wash basin and heated towel rail.
All fuel, power, towels and bed linen included. Cot available. Tea/coffee/sugar supplied. Wi-Fi internet access provided. Private parking for one car. Please note: There is a lift available from the ground floor of Chaucer House to the lower ground floor.
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Maybe you have experienced doing something without thinking about the consequences. This is a story about just that.
It was 1999 and I was working at a computer store at the time. My husband and I were struggling to pay our bills and maybe one day have a single family home we could call our own. My parents were living in Florida and my dad at the time was not doing very well physically.
I and my husband wanted a new house and to be near my parents to be of help.
I decided to put in a transfer to the Florida computer store and did just that.
Now my brother was to be married that June so I decided to make his cake and he wanted my sister and I also to sing at the wedding. After that I was feeling agitated not knowing why. My husband also. He was to work until finding a job in Florida and then meet me there. It just was making us feel uneasy. On the way home that day from the wedding, we were headed straight and as we approached an island in the road separating the road we could not see a car coming then we did only to be me by another car that coinsidentely was following the spouse to cross over into a street but when the second car came my husband could not see her and laid on the breaks but to no avail. I was in my seat belt however my shoes were off and it was a small car so my legs went into the dash board making an impression and before I knew it I was writhing in pain from 2 broken legs. I was screaming from the pain at the same time as being angry at the situation. When I looked out my opened window and a woman with such a beautiful rosy cheeked face said to me "do not be afraid God is with you" I heard the words but when i looked back up to thank her after apologizing for my outbursts she had disappeared. In the hospital healing, a woman came into my room and brought me a Dunkin Donuts coffee(which was my favorite)She wanted to know how I got 2 broken legs and when i proceeded to tell her i was to be transferred to start a new job in a couple of weeks in Florida she told me "when God sends you this kind of sign take a hint" if you were suppose to go he would have allowed it". When leaving the hospital no one knew of this nurse when I gave them the discription. She said her name was Lisa.The head nurse did not hear of even an intern with that name. I guess I took the hint. ; )
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A jury trial is scheduled for February 28th for each of a Juneau guide's two brothers accused of hunting and fishing violations.
Jason W. Duby, 36, of Clelum, Washington faces charges of bear baiting without a permit, hunting in a closed area, and taking a black bear without an appropriate permit. Joel M. Duby, 27, of Richland, Washington faces charges of guiding without a valid sport fish license and engaging in sport fish guiding without a guide license available for inspection.
They're both brothers of Michael Patrick Duby, 37, owner and operator of FishHunter Charters in Juneau.
His father, Michael W. Duby, 61, has already been charged with providing guide services without a license, allegedly for a sport fishing trip in April 2008 while taking out the 'Brody', one of his son's boats. He was arraigned last Thursday and his trial also starts on February 28th.
Blake B. Coombs, 27, of Kennewick, Washington is being charged with negligently establishing a black bear bait station behind the younger Duby's house and overfishing of halibut. Coombs was a deckhand on Duby's boat when the alleged falsification of halibut records occurred in June 2009. Electronic court records indicate he didn't appear or participate in an arraignment hearing on December 8th.
Benjamin Olson, 24, of Juneau is being charged with illegally taking a beaver while out on hunting trip with the younger Duby on Admiralty Island, and illegally possessing and transporting the beaver. His trial is secheduled to start the end of January.
A Hawaiian man, Bradley Deffenbaugh, 51, has also been charged with falsifying a sealing certificate for a black bear taken while out hunting on the Juneau road system with Michael Patrick Duby. Deffenbaugh's trial starts on February 28th, the same day as the trials for the Duby brothers.
Michael Patrick Duby has not been charged with any recent infractions or crimes under state law. He's currently awaiting sentencing in January on a federal charge related to selling migratory bird parts over the internet.
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You can only change it at the beginning. When you create your blockhead. You can change the clothes not the face and hair though
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You can only pick your hair and skin color at the beginning of the game. Once you're warped in, you can only change clothing. When you warp in another blockhead, you can do the same.
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5225 Market St, Wilmington, NC, 28405, United States of America, 800-491-6126
Sleep Inn, Wilmington
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City-center Wilmington hotel with outdoor pool
- Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking
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- 104 smoke-free guestrooms
- Outdoor pool
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- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Front desk safe
- Gift shops/newsstands
- Free newspapers in the lobby
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- Heart of Wilmington
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1.7 mi / 2.7 km)
- Cape Fear Museum (3.8 mi / 6.1 km)
- Bellamy Mansion Museum (3.8 mi / 6.2 km)
- Mayfaire Town Center (3.9 mi / 6.3 km)
- Burgwin-Wright House (4.1 mi / 6.6 km)
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- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Free toiletries
- Daily housekeeping
- Iron/ironing board
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The Grounds crew were honored by the Saratoga Preservation Foundation for restoring the stone wall on the perimeter of campus.
The mission of Facilities Services is to maximize student achievement through purposeful and efficient facility management practices, while striving for excellence in the services we provide. We are committed to achieving excellent customer service while embracing the increasing demands of a rapidly changing environment. Our goal is to be a steward of the campus as we provide services in a proactive, responsive, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable manner.
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Work will continue for the week of July 11:
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We love this hotel. Stayed here 11 years ago and were greeted by the same man, Hans, that we met the first time!
The rooms are small but cosy. Tea making facilities and free safe. Nice TV and good A/C. Small shower and toilet en suite but adequate. 2 chairs, desk and bedside cabinet. Had a room at the back which was very quiet. Front facing rooms can be noisy at night. WiFi has to be paid for.
Continental style breakfast was fine and you could help yourself to as much as you wanted.
Staff were excellent and informative.
Excellent location. Lots of little restaurants in Victoria Street. Metro only a few minutes. Lovely walk to Botanical Gardens via the steps. Also Circular Quay is within walking distance although would recommend getting the metro back. Big supermarket just up the road and plenty of bars.
Hotel will arrange transport to airport as there are good shuttle services operating. Note that it can take about 60 mins during the day due to heavy traffic.
Would love to stay here again.
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The Yellow Machines Go Silent
PARIS – What should you do if you are running out of time and money? This is the question we get from readers over 50… over 60… and sometimes over 70.
We baby boomers were famously "na… na… na… live for today." Now, it's tomorrow. And many of us – often through no fault of our own – are having trouble making ends meet.
At the Diary, we write about the world of money. About economic policy and how it affects you. But what if, in your world of money, you are running short? What should you do to get more? Check under the seat cushions? Rob a bank?
We'll come back to this question in a few moments. First, let's take a look at the big picture.
It appears that the world economy is headed for recession. An economy makes and takes. Whatever you make – whether it is an apartment building or a plastic toy – you have to begin by taking dirt out of the ground.
Caterpillar-made fleet of mining trucks
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You need to dig a hole before you can put up a building… or even make a parking lot. And you need to scrape up raw materials – copper, iron, oil, etc. – before you can make anything at all.
This requires machines. Yellow machines. When economic activity goes down… so do sales of these machines. Yellow machines move dirt. They are used in construction, mining, and every sort of resource industry. We're talking about backhoes… tractors… forklifts… excavators… bulldozers… and loaders.
Ominously, demand for these machines – along with the stuff they move – is collapsing. Two of the biggest suppliers are Caterpillar in the U.S. and JCB in Britain. Both report catastrophic drops in sales.
Caterpillar says its sales have fallen three years in a row. And it expects a fall of another 5% next year. This marks the first time in its 90-year history that sales have fallen four years straight.
CAT's worldwide sales have been declining for quite some time (via Zerohedge) – click to enlarge.
The Illinois-based company – which gets 60% of its revenues by selling machines outside the U.S. – says it has had to lay off 31,000 people so far… with more job losses to come.
JCB says that it, too, is suffering a devastating fall in sales. Commenting on falls in demand of 70% in Russia, 47% in China, and 36% in Brazil, JCB's CEO, Graeme MacDonald, said:
"Market conditions in the construction equipment sector have been difficult for some time, but they have worsened quite rapidly in recent weeks."
The yellow machines are at the beginning of the process, not the end. You have to move dirt before you put up a factory. Or build a house. So, when the wheels stop turning on the yellow machines, it won't be long before it shows up in falling GDP figures.
CAT weekly – after the 2009 low, the stock rallied strongly until 2011 – since then it has gone sideways, but it looks now as if it may be about to break down from this extended trading range – click to enlarge.
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Now, back to the question on the table: You are 70. You have no money. What do you do? Sell your body for medical experiments? Invent a new app? As we said last Wednesday, sophisticated trading systems and expensive investment programs are not a good idea if you fall into this category.
They are for people who have money already. If you have money, want more, and enjoy the thrill and challenge of financial adventure, they can be highly lucrative. But what if you don't have money already?
We don't know anything more than anyone else on the subject. We don't have any secrets. But after thinking about it, we have some ideas. This is not advice. This is just what we would do if we were in that situation…
First, we would go back to philosophy – Democritus, Epicurus, Zeno, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and Lucretius (not to mention Jesus of Nazareth!). They argued – albeit in different ways – that what matters in life has little to do with wealth or status. What matters (at least according to Plato's description) are courage, wisdom, justice, and temperance.
We would add beauty and dignity. And a good wine. And a good cook. But nowhere on the list is a Rolex or a house in Malibu. The nice thing about Plato's list… as well as the whole Epicurean/Stoic/ascetic creed… is that it doesn't cost much!
As many philosophers and religious teachers have said, wealth may get in the way of the things that matter. It may distract you and reduce your real happiness.
You may be better off without it…
The underpass library in Toronto, for those with no money at all.
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We are not ducking the question. We are just putting it in context. If you want more money, you first have to understand what you want it for… and how it might affect your life.
Our goal is not to "come to terms" with financial misery. Nor is it to submit to poverty – even happily. Instead, we want to master poverty… to live better.
As Nietzsche put it, we aim to "set to dancing with arms and legs." And for that we need context. Tomorrow – a simpler, better philosophy… and how to use it to get more money!
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1996 Fourth IEEE International Workshop on Cellular Neural Networks and their Applications Proceedings (CNNA-96)Publication Year: 1996| PDF (450 KB)
Index of authorsPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):493 - 495| PDF (84 KB)
Discrete-time cellular neural network construction through evolution programsPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):473 - 478
Cited by: Papers (1)
The problem of the definition of the coefficients of a cellular neural network (CNN) system has been solved in many different ways. The first possibility is to choose them "by hand", "mathematically" defining the function to be performed by the network. In some special case the applicability of "traditional" techniques such as back-propagation has been successfu... View full abstract»
Implementation of a cellular neural network over an optical computerPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):445 - 450
Cited by: Papers (1)
In the last decade many artificial neural network algorithms have been developed of for different purposes. One of the most important algorithms is the cellular neural network (CNN). This algorithm has been used mainly for image processing and pattern recognition because of its parallel nature and it can be implemented on VLSI circuits. There are a few works using optical computers like Hopfield a... View full abstract»
The edge regularization of noised image methodPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):207 - 211
A model of extraction and regularization of edges of noisy images is presented. Edge is defined as a local maximum of the image gradient. The model is based on a formation of local dependences between pixels of the image, so called pattern and step dynamic approximation of the value of the brightness of individual pixels. The dynamics of the model are defined by an adequately constructed function ... View full abstract»
Fuzzy cellular neural networks: theoryPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):181 - 186
Cited by: Papers (13) | Patents (1)
Fuzzy cellular neural networks (FCNN) are novel classes of cellular neural networks. In this paper, the basic theory of FCNN is presented. FCNN is a generalization of CNN by using fuzzy operations in the synaptic law calculation allowing us to combine the low level information processing capability of CNNs with the high level information processing capability, such as image understanding, of fuzzy... View full abstract»
6×6 DPCNN: a programmable mixed analogue-digital chip for cellular neural networksPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):451 - 456
Cited by: Papers (16)
The implementation of a versatile VLSI chip represents an important step to develop cellular neural networks (CNN). In this paper a VLSI realization of the multi-chip oriented, 6×6 digitally programmable cellular neural network (6×6 DPCNN) chip, is presented. This chip covers most of the available one-neighbourhood templates for image processing applications. Moreover, it can be easily... View full abstract»
CNN-based retinal model uncovers a new form of edge enhancement in biological visual processingPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):303 - 307
Cited by: Papers (4)
Visual processing in the retina is mediated by complex interactions between millions of neurons that shape the visual message in both space and time. Conventional neurobiological method study single cells, and activity is recorded in response to simple stimuli as a function of time. By modeling retina activity using cellular neural network (CNN) one can begin to think about retinal interactions in... View full abstract»
Second order CNN arrays for estimation of time-to-contactPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):427 - 432
Cited by: Papers (3)
This paper describes a cellular neural network (CNN) for estimating the time-to-contact from a one dimensional image. The CNN arrays used for this algorithm consist of cells with second order dynamics. The key feature of these arrays is that the spatial information in a region around each cell is represented by the phase of a complex number. The velocity is encoded as the temporal variation of tha... View full abstract»
Synchronisation phenomena in RC oscillators coupled by one nonlinear negative resistorPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):121 - 126
There have been many investigations on mutual synchronization of oscillators. We analyze the van der Pol type LC oscillators coupled by one resistor, and confirm that this system can take a large number of steady states, ideal for the realization of memory or CNN applications. However, as this system includes inductors, it is not suitable for VLSI implementation. In this paper, we investigate the ... View full abstract»
Combinatorial topology and qualitative dynamics in cellular neural networksPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):191 - 195
It is shown that the whole CNN invariant manifold structure can be described by the incidence relations between the cells of various orders of the n-dimensional cube and its dual polyhedron. The bifurcations of codimension 1 have a counterpart in transformations of the above geometrical structures due to shrinking or disappearing of specific cells. The geometrical interpretation allows us to predi... View full abstract»
VLSI implementations of CNNs for image processing and vision tasks: single and multiple chip approachesPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):479 - 484
Cited by: Papers (2)
Three alternative VLSI analog implementations of cellular neural networks (CNNs) are described and demonstrated with fabricated and tested chips, which have been devised to perform image processing and vision tasks: a programmable low-power CNN with embedded photosensors; a compact fixed-template CNN based on unipolar current-mode signals; and basic CMOS circuits to build an extended and biologica... View full abstract»
Pulse stream current mode CMOS CNN chipPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):457 - 460
Cited by: Papers (1)
A new idea of analog cellular neural network (CNN) VLSI implementation is described. The main problem in neural networks realization is the size of adjustable connections between neurons in the net. The weight circuits may occupy more than 90% of the single neuron space. The main advantage of current mode pulse stream neurons is small size of the weight circuit. The simplicity of the building bloc... View full abstract»
Turing patterns in CNN's based on a new cellPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):103 - 108
Cited by: Papers (4)
A new cell is proposed for cellular neural networks (CNNs) which is able to produce Turing patterns. The conditions for generating Turing patterns in terms of the cell parameters are derived and several computer simulations are presented View full abstract»
A 9×9 multi-chip board for cellular neural networksPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):261 - 266
Cited by: Papers (2)
Cellular neural networks represent one of the most interesting neural network class for VLSI implementations. Their main feature is the local interconnections among cells that is really appealing for hardware realizations. This paper presents a multichip 9×9 CNN board which is made up of nine 3×3 DPCNN chips. This 9×9 CNN board is fully controllable by a Personal Computer. A prop... View full abstract»
Adaptive histogram equalization with cellular neural networksPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):81 - 86
Cited by: Papers (6) | Patents (2)
Adaptive histogram equalization (AHE), a method of contrast enhancement which is sensitive to local spatial information in image, has demonstrated its effectiveness in many applications. However, this technique is computationally intensive. In this paper we present two computational methods designed to fit well onto the locally interconnected array computer architecture of cellular neural networks... View full abstract»
Real-life application case studies using CMOS 0.8 μm CNN universal chip: analogic algorithm for motion detection and texture segmentationPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):363 - 368
Cited by: Papers (2)
Using a 20×22 CNN Universal Machine chip two application case studies are presented. A new analogic CNN algorithm is shown to detect objects having larger size than a given value on black-and-white image sequences moving in a given range of direction and speed (17 μs processing speed could be achieved). An extremely fast texture classification analogic algorithm is given next with approxi... View full abstract»
Bifurcation from a hysteresis associative memoryPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):47 - 50
This paper considers bifurcation phenomena from a hysteresis associative memory that stores some sets of orthogonal bipolar vectors. The cell of the associative memory includes a piecewise linear hysteresis. Preparing a desired memory set consisting of orthogonal bipolar vectors, we have performed basic experiments for a small network that will be a subnetwork of the hysteresis CNN. This paper des... View full abstract»
Structure verification on photolithographic masks based on tolerance criteria by cellular neural networksPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):145 - 149
First of all, the problem of structure verification is introduced with respect to tolerance criteria and their verifications. After that, the basic principle of a verification method for cellular neural networks is motivated by means of local restrictions. Then their solution is presented on the basis of local operators which are only designed with the help of local restrictions of the design rule... View full abstract»
A fully optically addressable connected component detector in CMOSPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):439 - 443
Cited by: Papers (1)
A connected component detector cellular neural network array chip with full optical input and output is described. The chip is based on a hybrid integration of gallium arsenide quantum well modulators on CMOS silicon circuitry. The circuit design and simulation results are presented. An optical demonstration system is also described View full abstract»
Lossless cellular neural networksPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):169 - 174
Since their introduction, cellular neural networks have turned out to be useful architectures for the solution of many problems, e.g. in image processing or in the simulation of partial differential equations. Therefore, there have been several attempts to introduce cell circuits suitable for large-scale integration. Up to now, all of these cells need energy and therefore power supply. Recently at... View full abstract»
CNN model for identifying colors under different illumination conditions via Land's experimentsPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):163 - 168
We present a CNN model for separating colors under different illumination conditions. The color model is based on Land's assumption: the individual monochromatic channels are processed separately. However, we use a different channel processing model. The model was evaluated on a Mondrian image View full abstract»
Data parallel software simulation of cellular neural networksPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):267 - 271
Cited by: Papers (4)
A data parallel model for the parallel simulation of cellular neural networks is proposed. This approach is based on the SPMD (single-program multiple data) model and utilizes the highly specialized programming environment of the Vienna FORTRAN compilation system (VFCS) for the parallel process. It allows an easy development of the simulation system as a sequential program attributed with data dis... View full abstract»
Three versions of a digital hardware implementation of a multi-layer perceptron in 0.7 μ CMOS-designPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):399 - 404
In this paper, three versions of an implementation of a multi-layer perceptron as a neural ASIC are presented. A fully parallel version with 9 neurons as a fast version, a version with sequential processing inside the neurons, and a version with one fast neuron which is multiplexed. The three versions are compared in size and speed View full abstract»
A harmonic balance approach for the qualitative analysis of limit cycles occurring in CNNsPublication Year: 1996, Page(s):133 - 138
Cited by: Papers (1) | Patents (1)
The characteristics of limit cycles in CNNs composed by a finite number of cells are investigated through a suitable harmonic balance technique. It is proved that for a CNN described by the template [α-1, α0, α1] such a technique leads to a set of no more than 6 nonlinear equations, regardless of the number of cells. The method allows us to predic... View full abstract»


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One Reason To Spend A Lot Of Money On Food
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When you're living the #brokelife, bargains are the name of the game. Coupons, Groupons, day-old bagels...it's not very glamorous, but it makes that one occasional splurge all the more rewarding. And, it turns out, there's a real scientific phenomenon at play when you feel that way: A new study by Ozge Sigirci, a researcher at Cornell University Food and Brand Lab, suggests that you enjoy your food more if you perceive it as more expensive.
In the study, 139 diners at an all-you-can-eat buffet were given the choice of either a $4 option or an $8 option — but, both groups were served the same food. The subjects were asked to rate their enjoyment of the food several times throughout the meal as well as their emotions after they had finished. The data showed that those who paid more for their meal enjoyed it 11% more than the budget group, even though both groups were served the same food.
In fact, those who paid less were more likely to report that they felt guilty about what they ate and that they felt like they had eaten too much, even though both groups ate the same amount of food overall. The budget group also reported lower levels of enjoyment over the course of the meal.
This study hints at a few social mores. We've been conditioned to view expensive food as a mark of class — or at least of high quality. Conversely, we're warned that cheap food is unhealthy and we learn to associate it with feelings of guilt, which explains the remorseful bargain diners. There's also more at risk if a fancy meal ends up being disappointing (your paycheck and your unfulfilled cravings, for two). This study suggests that your brain could be more likely to respond positively to a meal if the monetary stakes are higher, in essence saving you from that regret. So, you can justify your next foodie splurge with the knowledge that it's sure to taste so much better than another pack of instant Ramen — that's a scientific fact. (Science Daily)
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Is Mike Hesson doing a good job?
When Mike Hesson took over as Black Caps coach he was criticised as being a nobody with no track record.
The logic seemed to be that as he had not played first class cricket he was not qualified, and only premier players could be good coaches.
Steve Hansen, Graham Henry and Jose Mourinho prove this theory wrong.
Others said he was too inexperienced. At the time, New Zealand was ranked eigth in the world in one day international and tests, and so coach of the Black Caps would have hardly been regarded as a plum job.
Hesson had coached Otago to its first silverware in a generation (a feat not achieved by Glenn Turner, the previous coach) and taken them to the IPL.
He had coached lesser international teams than New Zealand, so seemed suitably qualified.
Unlike the All Blacks job, we do not have the luxury of sending cricket coaches to other countries to prove their worth prior to hiring them to take on our national team. It would be hard to imagine a coach with prior international experience wanting to take on the Black Caps job at the time, and so we did well to secure a coach with a successful track record at domestic level.
Since he took the helm, the Black Caps have had series wins against England and South Africa away, and West Indies and India at home.
Critics were quick to point out the 45 all out against South Africa in South Africa, glossing over the fact that Australia were bundled out for a remarkably similar score.
By any metric, the Black Caps have done well.
Hesson has also proven his talents for picking players that can translate domestic success into international success - Matt Henry, Coery Anderson, Adam Milne - a transition that not every player makes immediately or easily.
The players themselves seem to be doing well under his guidance. There are no off-field antics making headlines, unlike for Australia or England. There are no disaffected tweets or loaded barbs in post match interviews.
I have also been impressed by his humility. He does not seek the limelight following on from major wins, instead letting the players enjoy the accolades. He is not prone to hyperbole or self aggrandisement.
He and Ross Taylor also seem to be functioning satisfactorily and Ross Taylor's performances have actually improved since being relieved of the captaincy.
If we are going to blame the coach for failures, we must also apportion credit where there is success. I find it hard to remember a time in New Zealand cricket when we have enjoyed such a positive run of results, and it didn't look like we were making ground under John Wright. If we want to be able to criticise when things go badly, we must be gracious enough to praise when things go well.
Hesson has done well. Anyone who watched Otago do well under him has not been surprised by his success at the national level.
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