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AGG1 offers a variety of educational opportunities for aggregates industry professionals to learn best practices, discover new technologies, and develop new skills in topic areas related to aggregates production, safety, technology, management, and environmental stewardship. AGG1 and the co-located World of Asphalt offer the following educational programs and events.
AGG1 Academy
Tuesday, March 6 – Thursday, March 8, 2018
The AGG1 Academy is the one place to go to learn about virtually every aspect of the aggregates industry. The practical knowledge you'll gain and proven techniques you'll learn about will enable you to manage your operation more effectively, efficiently and profitably. Targeted topic tracks can help you create a custom education experience that's tailored to your unique needs.
AGG1 Academy Tracks
Operations & Production: These classes cover virtually every aspect of plant operations, production, and equipment maintenance, from 101-level courses to the latest technologies, processes and products that aggregate producers are using to produce aggregates and manage their fleets in creative and innovative ways.
Automation, Technology & Software: Automation and advanced technologies help companies improve efficiency, employee safety, product quality, information management, and cost reductions within the aggregates industry. Attendees of these sessions can learn automation basics, discover new ideas and technologies being applied to aggregate production, and find out how emerging technologies are changing the way you do business.
Environment, Safety & Health: These sessions demonstrate best practices and techniques for the aggregates industry to be efficient, safe, healthy and environmentally responsible.
Business Management: Running an aggregates operation is about more than equipment and processes. These classes focus on the business of your operation, including understanding business and financial principles, dealing with the surrounding community, and ways to market and sell your product.
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People, Plants and Paving Training Sessions
Tuesday, March 6 – Thursday, March 8, 2018
Designed for paving contractors of all sizes, the People, Plants and Paving Training Program tackles the latest industry innovations in safety, recycling, maintenance and plant production. Sessions also address management and leadership skills crucial for successful business operations.


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Dr. Steven Otto MD Patient Reviews
- Neurological Surgery Springfield, MO
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5.0 of 5
August 23rd, 2016
Longtime patient
Dr Otto is very friendly and addresses all your questions. He takes time to understand your concerns and never dismisses your own thoughts about what might be happening with your body.
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April 25th, 2016
This doctor does his best to practice despite government impossible rules
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June 28th, 2015
Dr. Otto is the best Neurologist I have ever been to. He has phenomenal bedside manners and always has a smile when he enters the room.
1.0 of 5
August 25th, 2014
Do not go to this Dr.
He mis diagnosed my father resulting in his death. He kicked us out of the office whenever we brought up the disease my father actually had because he personally doesn't believe in the disease. This idiot is a terrible doctor and if it wasn't for him my father would still be alive.
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February 7th, 2014
Good Doctor
Went for 2nd opinion. Dr.Otto was patient and kind, took time to review extensive records while I was there, and listened to my concerns. Explained further testing that should be done. Unfortunately my insurance does not cover him or I would have changed doctors.
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June 1st, 2012
Listens to what you have to say. Lets you make decisions in your care and you don't feel like you have to do what he says or he'll take it personally. His staff is very nice also.
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March 6th, 2012
Found that he would rather send u on to another neurologist, then to figure out the problem himself. Needs to listen more closely to what is being said. He is a nice guy...but I found out that you need to be incharge, not the doctor.
5.0 of 5
August 12th, 2011
I have been going to Dr. Otto for 13 years, he monitors my migraine headaches, very compasionate.
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February 19th, 2010
Getting the appointment was a challenge and involved an 11 month wait but once I got there Dr. Otto was amazing. He was friendly, calm, humorous and had wonderful bedside manner and presence. He conducted a thoughtful and thourough exam and his concern and follow-up were both remarkable. A+ for Doctor Otto.
5.0 of 5
October 27th, 2008
One of the Best!!
Really cares about his patients and remembers them.
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Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles and more generally as lord of beginnings and lord of arts and sciences, and the lord of intellect and wisdom. Ganesh mantra taken from the sacred text of the Ganapati Upanishad, this mantra is typically chanted at the beginning of all new ventures. Mantra is a formula or a word with spiritual significance which elevates or modifies consciousness through its meaning, sound, rhythm, tone and reflexology of the tongue against the palate of the mouth.
Mantra is a pure sound vibration that delivers the mind from its material inclinations and illusion. Chanting is the process of repeating a mantra. This act of chanting mantras is Mantra Meditation.Mantra energizes prana. Mantras eventually quiet the mind.
Silently repeating a mantra as you meditate is a powerful way to enter the silence of the mind. As you repeat the mantra, it creates a mental vibration that allows the mind to experience deeper levels of awareness. The mantra then becomes increasingly abstract and indistinct, until you're finally led into the field of pure consciousness from which the vibration arose your spirit. Listening to mantras directly lowers blood pressure, normalizes heart beat rate, brain wave pattern, adrenalin level, even cholesterol level. The mantra is also chanted 1008 times for inner peace.
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Irish Prime Ministers of Australia
On St. Patrick's Day, we examine seven Irish–Australians who served as Prime Minister.
On St. Patrick's Day, we examine seven Irish–Australians who served as Prime Minister.
All Australians aged 18 or over have the right to vote and have a say in their democracy. But it wasn't always this way.
As the world looks on as Donald Trump becomes the 45th U.S. President, researcher Campbell looks at meetings between other presidents and Australian prime ministers, and what effect they had on Australia.
In 1965 Queen Elizabeth gave Sir Robert Menzies a gift so special that he had to contemplate burying it on a beach. What was it?
With Americans set to vote this week, most Australians would not have missed that the USA is facing a presidential election. But you might not know how things are different to Australian elections, or what the system entails. Researcher Campbell explains how American elections work, and how they compare to Australian elections.
100 years ago Australia was divided over the issue of conscription. Australia was one of the few countries without conscription, and Prime Minister Billy Hughes was determined to introduce it. Guest blogger Professor Joan Beaumont examines why the popular and bombastic Hughes, a man used to getting his own way by hook or by crook, failed in his mission.
Robert Menzies was prime minister for almost two decades in total, but he was also a man of many interests and talents. One of his interests was in film, and in 1954 he was presented with a gift that let him indulge that passion. The Menzies projector is a new acquisition into the MOAD collection that sheds light onto Menzies' life outside politics.
Television in Australia turns 60 on 16 September. Dr Barry York looks back at some of the concerns about its introduction, and the Royal Commission on Television, convened in 1953.
The government just lost a vote in the House of Representatives for the first time since 1962. Researcher Campbell explores what that means and what happened all those decades ago.
On this day 108 years ago, a prime minister took a stand and invited some warships to visit Australia. Did he realise at the time what a monumental impact he would have on Australia's place in the world?
Whenever there is a very serious issue in our public life – especially when it involves possible illegal activity, impropriety or incompetence – there are calls for a royal commission to look into the matter.
Arthur Calwell was shot fifty years ago today. He survived, but the story of his brush with death doesn't end outside Mosman Town Hall; it is a story of a Catholic faith that never wavered even when looking death in the face.
Alf Stafford, a Gamilaroi and Darug man, joined the Commonwealth Transport Department in 1937. Over a 35 career, Stafford drove countless politicians, among them opposition leaders and 11 prime ministers, including Robert Menzies during his two stints as prime minister.
With the recent changes to the Senate voting system, our researcher Campbell examines how things have been in the past and how the way we vote has changed over the years.
While democracy isn't usually synonymous with romance, we have a few gems in our collection that get right to the heart of politics….
Only one person has served longer in Parliament than Philip Ruddock. Explore the longevity of parliamentarians and discover what the 'Father of the House' does.
The theme of this year's International Day of People with a Disability is "Inclusion matters: access and empowerment for people of all abilities".
The 24th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is meeting in Malta from 27th to 29th November. CHOGM meets every two years, each time in a different city, and brings together the 53 member states of the Commonwealth of Nations.
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March 31, 2016 "Storm Chasers Developing a New Forecasting Tool?" -The Weather Channel AMHQ
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February 20, 2015 "Storm-Chasing Tours Flourish" -The Claims Journal
February 14, 2015 "Storm Chasing Tours: From fad to full fledged industry" -The Wichita Eagle
January 1, 2014 "Take a Storm Chasing Tour Through Tornado Country" - Roadtrippers
May, 2013 "Tornado Tourism Sees 'Tough' Season of Monster Storms, Destruction in Moore" -ABC News
October 24, 2013 "Storm chasing tours expose risk of extreme weather" -Fox News
June 7, 2010 "UWF student gains hands-on experience in tornado chasing via Extreme Chase Tours"
March 25, 2013 "Storm-chasing tours, a booming industry, offer adventure to thrill-seekers worldwide" -Tulsa World
March 25, 2013 "Pro chasers offer an exotic adventure" -Tulsa World
May24, 2013 "In storm tours, an extreme niche"
April 22, 2012 "Storm-chasing proves to be an increasingly popular pastime" - Colombia Daily Tribune
September 12, 2012 "The Stormhunters" -UK Express
December 2007 "Tornado Hunters" -tru-TV
May25, 2013 "The booming industry of Storm Chasing"
July 12, 2010"Tornado Tourists" - A KAKE News Special - KAKE-TV
June 20, 2012"Driving Toward a Tornado" Storm Stories -The Weather Channel
April 22, 2012 "Storm-chasing proves to be an increasingly popular pastime" -Colombia Daily Tribune
May 12, 2016 "The Lanny Dean Experience"
April 3, 2013 "Lanny Dean And His Merry Band of Tornado Chasers" - Roadside America
March 10, 2010 "The real storm chasing Gods" -Men's Magazine
July 9, 2008 "The Tornado Hunters Of America" -TV asahi Japan
May 4, 2007 "The Greensburg, Kansas EF-5 Video RAW
July 2015 "Storm -chasing is a way of life for one man and his company" -Hutchinson Chronical
May 31, 2013 "Oklahoma Tornado Chasing in the Worst Season Ever?" -Liberty Voice
May 2007 Fox News article on our 2006-2007 "tornado tours".
March 8 2008 Featured exclusively in the The Telegraph
March 22, 2006: "Storm Chaser living his dream" -Hutchinson News
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Her Noise, South London Gallery, London, 10 November 2005 - 18 December 2005
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In MiniFlux I reproduced, in miniature, over 1000 objects used and/or referenced in Fluxus musical scores. MiniFlux comprised of a printed list alongside roughly worked Plasticine models of the various objects. My original idea to house a collection of all the objects referenced in Fluxus scores looked impossible after I realised I would have to include a full orchestra, elephant and a wolf! So I decided it would be simpler to make miniature versions of these things. The work comes out of a long term interest in Fluxus; their strategies, events and humour. Part of my motivation to make MiniFlux came from an interest in how everyday objects were, and continue to be used in performance work. Historically performance practice is seen to come out of the activity of painting, this work proposed another route through sculpture via Marcel Duchamp, George Brecht and the readymade. On the 26th November 2005 musicians and artists were invited to devise a series of musical performances in response to the list. The evening was titled A Concert and took the form of a conventional concert with works by Anne Bean, The Bohman Brothers, Bruce Gilbert and Margarita Gluzberg. * Adhesive tape * Needle * Quarter * Rubber tubes * Drum skin * Airmail envelope * Marching band * Screw * Red spray-paint * Hoist * Vin Rosé * Change * Mirrors * Bowler hat * Pants * Megaphone * Racket * Cup of coffee * Plasma tank * A second item * Double bass * Foot switches * Gravedigger MiniFlux took place in the context of the exhibition Her Noise, artists included: Kim Gordon (US), Emma Hedditch (UK), Christina Kubisch (DE), Kaffe Matthews (UK), Hayley Newman (UK). Commissioned by Electra Productions for Her Noise in 2005, with funding from The Henry Moore Foundation, Elephant Trust and ACE. For further information on the Fluxus Performance Work Book, please visit www.performance-research.net. Her Noise [catalogue] Edited by Lina Dzuverovic and Anne Hilde Neset Published by forma ISBN: 0-9548288-1-X.


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TMA Celebration of Life and Death Release
The Tyler Museum of Art continues its commitment to showcasing the region's diversity with Celebration of Life and Death: Selections from the Boeckman Collection of Mexican Folk Art, continuing through January 19, 2014 at the TMA.
This exhibition, open to the public with free admission, features more than 75 pieces drawn from a large collection donated to the Museum by Laura and Dan Boeckman of Dallas, and representing "some of the finest examples of traditional Mexican art ever to be seen in East Texas," TMA Interpretation Manager Derek Frazier said.
Artwork selections for Celebration of Life and Death represent 17 states of Mexico, from the deserts of Sonora to the rainforests of Chiapas, highlighting the ingenious use of everyday materials from which artists and artisans create memorable works of art that celebrate both the vibrancy of life and reverence for the deceased that pervades many Mexican cultures. The exhibition includes humorous scenes designed for Day of the Dead celebrations and ornately carved nativity sets, as well as toys, ceramics and textiles used every day by rural citizens of Mexico.
Collectors' Circle-Gold sponsors for the exhibition are Mrs. Harold B. Cameron, and Betty and Dick Summers.
The TMA, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is located at 1300 S. Mahon Ave., adjacent to the Tyler Junior College campus off East Fifth Street. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; the Museum is closed Mondays and most major holidays. The TMA is supported by its Members and Tyler Junior College. For more information, call (903) 595-1001 or visit www.tylermuseum.org.


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Rector's greeting
Making right choice of a higher educational institution is very complex and responsible, because it determines the whole further life way of a human and steps towards to a bright future.
Qualitative higher education and demand profession allow the person to become confident, competitive specialist, secure a career and, not least get high and stable income.
Educational process of Kazakh Academy of Transport and Communications is directly related with railway, road and electric transport industry, including underground. Academic staff also trains specialists of information technologies and telecommunications, and personnel for financial and economic structures.
Nowadays KazATC is a subsidiary company of JSC "NC" Kazakhstan Temir Zholy".
JSC "NC" Kazakhstan Temir Zholy" is the main employer of Kazakh Academy of Transport and Communications.
Graduates of KazATC are in demand in national companies such as: JSC "Kazakhtelecom" JSC "NC" Kazavtozhol », JSC «KEGOC» and etc.
Successful companies are in constant development, respectively professionals are always needed. At present the Academy supplies state-owned enterprises with highly qualified specialists. Specialists who are in demand, experts who are the engine of progress and specialists who can be the guarantee of industrial development of our country! You can be such expert!
Kazakh Academy of Transport and Communications named after M.Tynyshpaev is reliable higher educational institution, which you can easily entrust your future! Today you have the great opportunity to create the future with our support, and tomorrow will give your professional knowledge and experience to our young generation!
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A warm welcome awaited me on arrival from Zoe and Phil. I spent a month in this apartment and it provided me with everything I needed, a real 'home from home'. The apartment situated on the first floor, is bright, quiet and very comfortable with everything provided and a lovely view out of the front window onto a peaceful green hillside. A delight to wake up to! Unfortunately, I was working for the duration of my stay but I know from past experience that this is a beautiful, unspoilt area and Newtown provides a good centre for exploring Mid Wales and the Shropshire Hills. Although I had little chance to get to know Zoe and Phil as I was out most of the day, they serviced the appartment regularly and the welcome pack was much appreciated. Great hosts! I would be more than happy to return.Christopher2014-08-26T00:00:00Z
Loved our stay here. Our hosts were very welcoming and helpful. And a good reccomendation for the local Indian takeaway. Room was lovely and clean. And enjoyed the port! Kitchen well stocked and would highly recommend! :)Simon2016-01-18T00:00:00Z
Zoe was very welcoming and the apartment was well equipped, spacious and spotlessly clean.Alistair2015-12-01T00:00:00Z
Zoe met us as we arrived and showed us to the room: throughout our stay we then felt the hosts were on hand if needed. The room is lovely, and the kitchen well equipped (with a generously stocked kitchen, including milk, bread, butter, coffee, tea, cookies and chocolates, and utensils).Ryan 2015-01-03T00:00:00Z
We arrived at Penygelli Apartments to a warm welcome from Zoe & her two very friendly dogs. Good clear instructions and very close to town but in a lovely rural setting. Zoe gave us great advice for my birthday dinner at Waggon & Horses (excellent!) and then appeared with a bottle of Prosecco in an ice bucket with a lovely garden rose. So thoughtful of her. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. Highly recommended.Karen2015-09-03T00:00:00Z
Zoe was warm and friendly - so we're her two dogs! Bath towels wrapped in a heart shape, loads of tea, milk, welsh cookies and fresh bread made us feel so welcome. Well kitted out kitchen. The peace and quiet was just what we needed after a long Ng day sight-seeing. Thanks Zoe.Chris2015-05-29T00:00:00Z
Zoe was really friendly and welcoming. The apartment was clean, comfortable, warm and welcoming. I would highly recommend this as a place to stay. The surroundings are beautiful and the house is really charming.vicky2015-09-14T00:00:00Z
Made to feel very welcome on arrival with fresh, delicious home baked bread and a wonderful dollop of sloe gin together with milk, orange juice and breakfast cereals. Bed huge and comfortable, all necessary equipment provided for guests' comfort and use.Simon2016-09-28T00:00:00Z
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Newtown, Powys, Velká Británie
Great communication prior to visit. Accommodation in great central location, fitted to a high spec, personal letter and bottle of wine on arrival. Really enjoyable stay in a new part of the country for our first Airbnb experience. Others will have much to live up too!Duncan2016-10-13T00:00:00Z
This apartment had everything we needed and was in a brilliant location, right in the middle of the town, excellent to be able to access all the foodie shops and cafes. We would definitely stay here again.Lynn2016-09-06T00:00:00Z
Just as described, we had a great time.Carla2016-10-08T00:00:00Z
A perfect location for a weekend away. The apartment was really lovely and had everything you needed and more. Situated on the Market Square so we were able to sit and people watch and join the bustle as much we wanted. Thoroughly recommended.Raewyn2016-11-28T00:00:00Z
Wonderful appartment and bottle of chilled Sauvignon on arrival ! Everything spotless .. we wanted for nothingGill2016-10-18T00:00:00Z
We didn't meet the hosts, but they made sure that everything was in place for a stress-free, comfortable stay, and were available at the other end of the phone. The apartment is as beautiful as the photos suggest; newly decorated, very fresh and clean, and with a welcome bottle of prosecco :-). There are other nice little touches, like an umbrella (which I'm happy to report we didn't need). The location is brilliant, right next to the amazing market, and with the lovely restaurants, shops and castle just outside.Brigid2016-07-18T00:00:00Z
Jill was incredibly accommodating, leaving us a lovely welcome note and a bottle of bubbly in celebration of my mom's big birthday! The apartment was cute, extremely well located and had everything we needed for a lovely stay in Ludlow.Kathy2016-08-26T00:00:00Z
We had a fabulous stay. The apartment is in a fabulous location and is very clean and tidy. Jill is a wonderful hostess and provided excellent communicationLaura2016-10-28T00:00:00Z
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Ludlow, Velká Británie
Emily was very welcoming when we arrived during the evening. The little annex was just as described and was very cosy. Emily & Phil provided us with everything we needed and the breakfast basket was a lovely addition to our first morning there. It was very chilly but there was an extra duvet and blanket on hand if needed. Would recommend to anyone wanting a weekend of peace and quiet. :-) Thank you.Jenni2017-01-08T00:00:00Z
Perfect little compact self catering cottage annex, clean and tidy with everything you need. Friendly hosts who are happy to chat and help their guests. Lovely quiet location close to the river and only a 3 minute walk into the town centre. Horse and Jockey pub for food was excellent and good value. We can thoroughly recommend this Airbnb, and are planning to return next spring. Thanks.Martyn 2016-12-13T00:00:00Z
We had such a wonderful weekend at Phil and Emily's! The little touches were so lovely and the breakfast was delicious. We had an amazing meal out at the local Red Lion restaurant and highly recommend it for anyone who stays. Thank you for a brilliant stay in Knighton! Maddy and Joe xMadeleine2016-01-24T00:00:00Z
My daughter & I stayed 2 nights Emily greeted us with a warm welcome. The annexe was well equipped. Emily & Phil provided breakfast on first morning which was lovely. The annexe had a cosy feel. Highly recommendPenny2016-07-04T00:00:00Z
The Hedgehog Hideaway was really cute, although we only stayed there for one night, Phil was very welcoming and recommended the Horse & Jockey for food and drinks in town, which was an awesome pub with great food and atmosphere. The Hideaway itself was very clean and had everything we needed, with loads of character and charm to boot. There was also a lovely private garden area which we didn't have time to make us of, but it looked lovely.Tim2016-05-08T00:00:00Z
We arrived early evening to a beautifully located house with an annex round the back, the annex has its own little separate gate. The place itself has all the essentials and lots of beautiful little touches, it's very homely and cosy inside. There is lots of different scenic walks nearby with a few pubs and town necessities a short walking distance! Would 100% recommend anybody to here for a guaranteed beautiful stayRyan2015-09-10T00:00:00Z
I fantastic little hideaway as the name suggests. Phil and Emily have thought of every detail and have created an idyllic spot to stay and explore this scenic area. Highly recommend for couples looking to get away for a few days or longer.Jane & Steve2017-03-21T00:00:00Z
Cutest little town. Great hiking path through sheep pastures nearby.Steven2016-09-12T00:00:00Z
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Knighton, Powys, Velká Británie
Zoe was a fantastic host from booking right through to the end of our brief stay. Accommodation was lovely, relaxed and private. The little touches made it - toiletries, towels, and a really nice breakfast spread left in the kitchens of both apartments. Zoe even gave us a lift to pick up our car from the town centre one morning. Recommended.Gareth2015-11-08T00:00:00Z
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Newtown, Wales, Velká Británie
Kerry Cottage was the perfect getaway for me. The cottage was comfortable and very well equipped with beautiful views from every window. It was easy to walk straight from the cottage with the Shropshire way only minutes away. Other lovely places to visit easily accessible by car. Stunning waterfall walk at Carding Mill Valley and for rugged remoteness try the Stiperstone Stomp. Church Stretton a pretty place to visit for quaintness and quirky shops. Sheila was very friendly and helpful and was able to recommend good places to eat nearby. Extremely good value. I would definitely visit again. Thank you Sheila for a lovely stay!Catherine2017-03-02T00:00:00Z
Absolutely brilliant staying here! We just loved everything! :) but it's isolated, make sure what to eat or where to eat before you arrive. Love to come back in Summer!!!Seonghee2017-01-05T00:00:00Z
The place is immaculately clean and well equipped. The bed is wonderfully comfortable and big. Due to poor weather we didn't use the the outdoor seating area much but it looked great. Sheila is a warm, friendly and available presence. The fixtures and furnishing whilst in good condition, were very old fashioned, which won't be to everyones taste. Overall a great quiet place to stay.Russell2017-01-15T00:00:00Z
Our stay at Sheila's place was amazing. The location is lovely, with very nice surrounding walks and Sheila shows hospitality that is second to none. Highly recommend.Paul2017-02-19T00:00:00Z
All you need for a couple of days rural retreatMartin2016-10-07T00:00:00Z
Brilliant. Full review on previous stay. Very accomodating.Helen2016-11-25T00:00:00Z
Sheila was a lovely, kind and welcoming host. We had all the information needed, the accommodation was as described and we had everything we needed for our stay.Dale2017-02-13T00:00:00Z
Hey all, We needed a break from the hustle and bustle of London and we're so glad we decided to stay at Sheila's place in Hopesay, Shropshire. An amazingly quaint house in the middle of a village, close to numerous walking tours and the cutest gift shop you've ever seen. Sheila was a great host, she greeted us on arrival and ran through all the household necessities and local sights to check out. Although we spent most of our time unwinding at home, the views from the house were utterly breathtaking and i can only imagine the walks would be even better under the warm glow of sunshine. If you're thinking of a place to stay in Hopesay for a weekend break, there's no better place than Sheila's! Much love, Agostinho & PepaAgostinho2017-03-05T00:00:00Z
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Hopesay, Anglie, Velká Británie
When you visit here, you get to stay in your own private wing of this 16th century farmhouse. First, you get a large, attractive bedroom with a beautiful, low, half-timbered ceiling. The bed is large. The bed-linens are soft and luxurious. Then you get the old farmhouse kitchen. This no longer functions as a kitchen; it is now used as your private dining room. If you choose, Sarah will cook you a full English breakfast. Make sure you are hungry before you order this. You get a small television room. A small, modern, well equipped full kitchen, well supplied with coffee, tea, milk, cream and home baked biscuits. And a small, modern bathroom with an excellent shower. The quality of the restoration of this old, half-timbered building is outstanding. All surrounded by working fields full of sheep and, at this time of the year, lots of new-born lambs. The location is as peaceful as anyone could possibly want. WiFi is mostly good but it "dropped the connection" from time to time. Sarah is knowledgeable about the surrounding area and is happy to discuss the best places to visit. This farmhouse provides a splendid base for exploring mid-Wales.Steve2016-05-11T00:00:00Z
A massive thank you to Sarah for being such a lovely host. Her farmhouse is so beautiful. We had a fantastic weekend and look forward to visiting again. Would highly recommend.Emily2016-10-31T00:00:00Z
My husband and I loved our stay at Sarah's characterful, quirky and beautiful 16th century cottage. From the welcoming tea and cake, stylish decor and modern, well equipped kitchen and bathroom. Fabulous value for money.Helen2016-09-06T00:00:00Z
The accommodation was superb, the best value for money i have stayed in so far which includes Britain, Spain and USA. Such a pretty farmhouse.. Sarah and Ed made us feel like we were meeting new friends and made it clear they were available for any enquiries during our stay. A very pleasant way to spend a birthday to forget thanks to Sarah and Ed..Bill2016-06-27T00:00:00Z
The hosts are fantastic. The house is beautiful. The location is stunning. I can honestly say that this has been my best experience with Airbnb to date. I couldn't find any fault. Everything was thought of. Thank you both so much! xMax2017-03-20T00:00:00Z
an absolutely beautiful stay in an idyllic location. Sarah and Ed were just fantastic hosts and made us feel very welcome and looked after. the farmhouse is gorgeous, the pictures truly don't do it justice. I'll be back.Rosheen2016-10-02T00:00:00Z
Ed & Sarah made us feel extremely welcome with a fire lit in the burner and the usual cake and warm welcome. This is our third time this year and we just love this place and the attention to detail which keeps improving with every visit. Not that it needed to as we though it was excellent the first time. Its such a lovely place that we don't like to go out in the evening just stay and enjoy the place next to a warm fire.David2016-11-06T00:00:00Z
Sarah and Ed are awesome hosts and the annexe is so beautiful it is our new yardstick of airbnb loveliness! They supply not only what you need but everything you could wish for in a holiday retreat. If only we had more time to enjoy the wonderful cottage and location, but we will be back again as soon as we possibly can! Thank you so much.Andy2017-02-05T00:00:00Z
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Crossgates, Velká Británie
Freshly baked bread, port and friendly hosts - we felt really welcome. Thanks! The quiet location was excellent too and everything as stated. Bit tricky to find with satnav but a friendly neighbour pointed us in the right direction. We loved the old vehicles especially.Ellen2016-05-22T00:00:00Z
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Newtown, Velká Británie
Ivor and Pip were wonderful hosts and made us feel very welcome. The house/flat was lovely, very clean and had everything we needed. The surrounding area is perfect for walking and I would highly recommend staying here.Neha2016-05-31T00:00:00Z
We had a lovely relaxing new year stay at the Chapel. It is in a stunning location with gorgeous views all around and walks from the doorstep. The chapel is cosy and comfortable and we enjoyed coming back to the warmth after being out walking in the January weather. The TV signal was sometimes a bit hit and miss but the location more than made up for it and there was a dvd player available. Thank you Ivor for a lovely few days.Ruth2017-01-02T00:00:00Z
Super accommodation. Lovely renovation presented pristinely with all the necessary facilities. Location ideal for walking. Hosts were very welcoming and responded very quickly to emails and texts. I would highly recommend this property.Lisa2016-08-22T00:00:00Z
We stayed in Pip and Ivor's Mt Zion Chapel for a full week in May 2016. Pip and Ivor were fantastic hosts, providing us with tea, coffee, milk, butter and even Welsh cakes. Pip's complementary homemade soaps were outstanding. We had a lovely evening with them and feel like we have made new, very caring friends. The lovely chapel is situated in a very quiet area near Pennerely. From the chapel it is only a very short walk to the Stiperstones. Even if you are not an avid hiker, these are not to be missed! The chapel itself is an absolute delight.... Clean, warm and airy! The kitchen was well appointed, with a refrigerator, microwave, oven and stovetop. The lounge is very comfortable, perfect for snuggling up with a good book! The bedroom and our bed (with good support) was very comfortable. The bathroom is very well set up, with the best shower we have found on our travels! All in all, Mt Zion Chapel is an exceptional find. Thank you Pip and Ivor. We have enjoyed our visit!Bernie2016-06-08T00:00:00Z
Made to feel very welcome by Pip and Ivor. Much care put into making it a lovely place to stay with all we needed. Very relaxed, quiet and a great location for so many walks, nice pubs (not far over pretty countryside - need a car), and great for getting to visit places like Shrewsbury, Bishops Castle and Ironbridge. Thank you. A lovely break for us.Louise2016-10-04T00:00:00Z
We had a great two night stay at Mt Zion Chapel which is in the perfect location for some excelllent walks, literally starting from the doorstep! The chapel is a lovely, cosy, homely place to return to after a day hiking and we were very well looked after. A thoroughly relaxing break and we hope to be back soon!Alison2016-10-23T00:00:00Z
Wonder accommodation to a very high standard located in a beautiful quiet location. Perfect for walkers as only a few minutes from the hills. Our first experience of AirBnB and we couldn't have asked for friendlier hosts first time.James2016-07-11T00:00:00Z
We enjoyed a wonderful long weekend here, the accommodation is of a very high standard, modern but cosy and well equipped in a lovely rural location. Ivor and Pip were very welcoming and helpful, suggesting some lovely places to go. We particularly liked The Bridges restaurant which we never would have found if they hadn't suggested it! There is a lot to do in the area, far more than we could do in just a few days. If we were to come back to the area we wouldn't hesitate to stay at Mount Zion Chapel again.Katherine2016-04-17T00:00:00Z
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Pennerley, Velká Británie
Very clean, you do not anything more. Host are very friendly and helpful Breakfast in the morning was a real nice gesture and much appreciatedJanine2017-03-26T00:00:00Z
A super accommodation that we would highly recommend. Lovely clean fresh studio. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.Frits2017-03-17T00:00:00Z
Apartment is close to town, clean and there is everything you need for a couple of days. Good kitchen, decent shower. Will definitely stay here again when in Ludlow. Thanks joe and jay for making it a great stay.Will2017-03-11T00:00:00Z
Great location, beautiful garden flat with lots of extra little touches. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Would highly recommendVictoria2017-04-02T00:00:00Z
A beautiful home, thoughtful hosts. Every need was met.Connor2017-04-08T00:00:00Z
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Ludlow, Shropshire, Velká Británie
We loved staying here! We really appreciated all the extra touches like milk in the fridge and supplying a hairdryer. A great base for a weekend away in the countryside!Kieran2017-02-19T00:00:00Z
Adam's place was fab, quiet location but close distance to the local town which has loads of little shops as well as supermarkets. Very clean & cosy place, didn't want to leave ! The price is so reasonable for the place, enjoyed cooking breakfast and dinner each day. It has everything from a very comfortable bed, cosy couch, TV and wifi. There's nothing that could be improved! Also very close to Hereford which is a fantastic place for shopping and eating out.Jessie2017-02-08T00:00:00Z
Adam's place was lovely and we got to experience the joy of a beautiful rural setting and cosy, warm accommodation. It was an absolute joy! Thank you very much for your hospitality... Best wishes, Johnathan & AmberJohnathan 2017-02-16T00:00:00Z
If you need to be in Herefordshire, or any other nearby county, choose Serafina Lodge. It is as clean as an operating theatre, cosy and comfortable, and the real surprise was five star accommodation at a two star price. We found bread, butter, milk, tea, coffee, condiments, a full kitchen with full size cooker, fridge, microwave and farmhouse table, comfortable lounge with TV, Freesat, DVD Player, Iron and Board, Hair dryer, The shower room, basin, and toilet had a heated rail drowning in warm provided white towels. Bedroom with wardrobe, drawers, bedside table, very comfortable double bed, full length mirror and balcony with table and chairs facing the sunset. If I have forgotten anything, it was there anyway. Most important, we'll be back soon (unless you have all read this review and filled the bookings for this century. Thanks to Adam and Sarah and family who welcomed us promptly and were on site for any needed information. If you book here you will be happy and will feel that value has been combined with quality. Keith & Kristina: March 2017Keith2017-03-10T00:00:00Z
We had a great time at Adam's Lodge. We were greeted by Adam on Friday evening, and he welcomed us into the lodge, explaining to us local places to visit etc. The lodge was clean, warm and welcoming, and Adam had even left us some bread & milk in the fridge, which was a lovely touch. We would go back again, and would recommend anyone looking for somewhere to stay to go here!Sean2017-03-05T00:00:00Z
Lovely - very clean, comfortable, well-appointed accommodation, in quiet rural surroundings. All was exactly as described.Tom2017-03-24T00:00:00Z
This is a lovely place for a weekend away. Peaceful and quiet location. The lodge was the perfect size for us and very cosy and well equipped. The host was very helpful, lovely little touches in the lodge and speedy responses to my emails. Highly recommend the place and the local area for a weekend retreat!Katie2017-01-15T00:00:00Z
We were looking for something quiet which is what we got. A beautiful setting and lovely modern facilities. Would definitely recommend this accommodationHayley2017-01-29T00:00:00Z
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Leominster, Anglie, Velká Británie
Very responsive to text and emails beforehand. Good welcome and introduction to walks in the area. Especially helpful when we got back with wet clothes which they dried and return to us the next morning. Provided backup heating and promptly replaced light bulbs. Thanks we loved it. So quiet and peaceful.James2016-10-03T00:00:00Z
Helen and Seb, made us very welcome and they were always on hand if we needed anything. The Orangery is beautiful and idilic location, its has all the amenities that you'd require (home form home). Wished we could have spent longer there. Would definitely be returning.Ian2016-09-12T00:00:00Z
Amazing stay, would definitely recommend. Helen made us welcome from the moment we arrived. Was a superb host- helped with taxi numbers, restaurant recommendations etc. The Orangery is an amazing place, set in idyllic grounds. We were looking for a unique stay, and we weren't disappointed. Luckily we had beautiful weather too so could open up all of the doors and sit outside admiring the views over the lawns and across the fields. Ludlow is about 2 1/2 miles away, so a short drive in, or a 40 minute walk. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, and will be back.James2016-09-18T00:00:00Z
The orangery was a perfect getaway for my girlfriend and I over this Christmas. It was a unique building, full of character, in beautiful surroundings, and with modern and cosy interiors. Helen lived up to her super host reputation: very friendly, accommodating, and communicated well with me in the run up to the stay and promptly responded to my (many many) questions! Superb place for a romantic quiet and tranquil getaway. I would highly recommend a stay here. Thanks again Helen! XAnish2016-12-25T00:00:00Z
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and would definitely return in the future. We were there over New Year, and despite the cold outside it was lovely and warm inside the Orangery. The kitchen was equipped with everything we could have needed, including an oven, hob, kettle, cafetiere, dishwasher, tea, coffee and cooking utensils. There were even DVDs and games in case of a rainy day! The grounds were beautiful, and Ludlow was just a short drive or taxi ride away, and was very nice to visit. We had a fantastic meal at the Charlton Arms. Helen kindly provided us with some maps and tips, which helped us to find some really nice walking routes. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay, and would thoroughly recommend it!Amelia2017-01-02T00:00:00Z
The Orangery is perfect! Helen made us feel at home and was an excellent hostess. The area is beautiful and Ludlow is a place you must visit!Jennien2016-08-12T00:00:00Z
We had a lovely time at the Orangery - beautiful setting and great location for travelling into Ludlow. Many thanks Helen for providing such a wonderful getaway :-)Neil2017-01-22T00:00:00Z
Very welcoming! Great location, idyllic I dare say. Can't wait to stay again.James2016-09-04T00:00:00Z
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Ludlow, Anglie, Velká Británie
Absolutely perfect for us. Clean and cozy. The kids had a great time exploring the grounds and playing in the field. The hills close by were a nice hike - not terribly challenging, so perfect for little legs. And our hosts were wonderful. Thank you for the warm hospitality!Shane2017-03-29T00:00:00Z
Millers loft very clean and comfortably and in a farm setting close to Shrewsbury about 15 min drive . Thanks Adrian and Gemma had a great stay.Morgan2017-03-14T00:00:00Z
Fabulous place to stay. Adrian was friendly and made me feel very welcome. The apartment was beautiful and loved the old mill features that had been left as part of the renovation. Having the space for morning and evening walks with the dog was perfect. I had such a lovely stay and walked lots in the day and relaxed in the very cosy apartment in the evening. Very well equipped and thank you for the welcome supplies you left.Clare2017-04-06T00:00:00Z
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Cruckmeole, Anglie, Velká Británie
Thanks to Adela and John for a fabulous stay. Great location, cosy and clean. John has great knowledge of the surrounding areas, was a pleasure to meet you.Sarah2017-03-07T00:00:00Z
Of our whole time walking Offa's Dyke, this is one of the most stunning places we stayed in. The architecture and furniture were clearly thoughtfully done, making this overnight very memorable. The house is some ways away from Offa's Dyke Path, but still one of the best options we could find for an overnight if you are looking to break around Buttington. A tip if you are continuing on the Path: You can meet back up with the Path by crossing Maginnis Bridge a little north on the Severn, so that you don't have to retrace your steps all the way back to Green Dragon, but we do NOT suggest trying to cut through the fields to get to the Bridge... the footpaths listed on the OS maps seem to be overgrown, and it can be a rather time-consuming short-cut, if you're not careful. Instead, just take the road north until you can cut through on a clearer track. That has nothing to do with Wisteria Cottage, which was perfect, just a tip for getting off to a good start the next morning!Jamie2016-08-11T00:00:00Z
Perfect little get away. Very quaint and quiet. Beautiful ceineryAnnie2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
Had a lovely time at Wisteria Cottage. The gardens are beautiful and the cottage itself is stylish, cosy and a comfortable space to relax in. Adela and John were welcoming and even gave us a complimentary bottle of fizz to enjoy! Would definitely stay again!Isabelle2016-09-11T00:00:00Z
We loved the area and the little guest house cottage is beautiful. We were made to feel very welcome and told of many interesting places to visit.Debbie2016-09-23T00:00:00Z
A lovely little cottage with a good amount of privacy. We made use of the driveway and other facilities and enjoyed our time there. The hosts were kind and welcoming. The location was a good distance from a lot of beautiful places. Would recommend!Adam2016-08-20T00:00:00Z
Lovely cottage in a lovely part of the world.Emma2016-10-28T00:00:00Z
An fantastic cottage it was so quiet just want we both needed we will definitely be coming back for a break thank youTanya2016-09-06T00:00:00Z
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Buttington, Velká Británie
The rooms are really cosy and cute, my friends and I really enjoyed staying there! It was warm and clean and everything was provided. The only thing I would say is that the location is not very convenient, especially if you're not driving and hence, we spent quite a bit of taxi fares. But other that, I would definitely recommend starting here! :)Yo-en2016-02-15T00:00:00Z
The house was very nice, clean and comfortable. We spent a nice weekend there. We were lost as we arrived during the night, but Lucinda was very helpful and waited for us till we arrived (midnight!), though she had to wake up early the following morning, it was really kind of her. The pub just behind the house is also a nice place with very good food!Elsa2015-07-06T00:00:00Z
The bunkhouse is really comfortable and in the most beautiful of locations. Lucinda was helpful providing us with some bits and pieces so we could have a cuppa as soon as we arrived and getting numbers for local horse riding plaves. And all that from Ireland as she was away when we returnedBrigit2015-10-30T00:00:00Z
The Scoflet Bunkhouse is a wonderful hideaway in the Shropshire Hills. Located in stunning scenery and close to a very friendly pub. We had a wonderful welcome from our host Lucinda, via a lovely little note as she was away for the weekend - and she had thoughtfully left some bread, butter, milk and orange juice. The Bunkhouse was beautifully cosy and very well equipped. We were able to enjoy the sunshine in the south facing patio garden and appreciate the sound of birds and Lucinda's chickens! After a lovely dinner at the pub on Saturday evening we returned to the Bunkhouse and tucked up to watch a DVD, a selection of which had been thoughtfully provided by Lucinda. All in all, a perfect weekend for some downtime and I am sure we will be back. Thank you Lucinda Liz (Solihull) & Jane (Lincoln)Liz2015-09-21T00:00:00Z
Lovely quiet location not far from Church Stretton and Shrewsbury. Lucinda made us very welcome and the bunkhouse had all that we needed, including bread and milk. We stayed two nights and enjoyed the pub next door on both evenings; very friendly host with good food and beer. We found the bunkhouse clean and comfortable and would be very happy to stay again. Thank you.KEN2015-08-16T00:00:00Z
Accommodation exceeded our expectations. Cosy and comfortable. Hosts very friendly and helpful. Fab pub just next door serving great food. Looking forward to going again.Peter2015-03-02T00:00:00Z
A beautiful bunkhouse, in a beautiful village location on the edge of the Long Mynd - who could ask for more? I wish we could have stayed for longer :-)Helen2015-12-07T00:00:00Z
The Upmarket Bunk, really exceeded our expectations. It is situated in the most wonderful, peaceful location, in beautiful little Picklescott. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and equipped with everything we needed. The owner even kindly left us milk, bread and butter, which is a lovely personal touch. The Pub next door is a absolute gem. The owners are very welcoming and the food was first class. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner and Lucinda even booked the table for us. We can't recommend this place highly enough and look forward to visiting again.Hayley2015-03-09T00:00:00Z
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Church Stretton, Shropshire, Velká Británie
nice place. friendly welcome. great local pub.Steven2016-10-15T00:00:00Z
Stuart and Nicki were helpful, friendly hosts from when we first made contact. The accommodation was just as described, clean comfortable and very well equipped. The fresh fruit and bread was very welcome after our journey. Great location for Shropshire walks and exploring the area. the Persian restaurant was fantastic. definitely recommend Nicki and Stuart's place to everyone. thank you both.Pamela 2016-10-24T00:00:00Z
Very friendly and attentive hosts, Stuart and Nicki made a lot of effort to make sure that we had a comfortable stay including leaving books and toys for the children and bagels delivered to our door for breakfast! The accommodation is very comfortable and great value for money - would recommend!Emma2016-10-16T00:00:00Z
Very nice little annex. It is right next to an A road, so convenient to get to and go to other places from, but still quiet with a village feel. The pub is nice and Persian restaurant is fantastic! We also got some good pork pies from the butcher - useful lunch if you're going walking.Zoë2016-11-20T00:00:00Z
Stuart & Nicki are great hosts, they made us feel welcome from the first instant we arrived at the property and great communication before our arrival too we can't praise them enough, they have given us very valuable information on Shropshire as it was our first time visiting Shrewsbury, we highly recommend a stay here and will hopefully visit them again in the near future.James2016-11-27T00:00:00Z
Nice cosy flat with all things necessary for a short break Extra touches include breakfast things and fruit. Was able to park right outside. Good pub with superior food two minutes walk away. Very warm welcome,easy to findPeter2017-01-07T00:00:00Z
They were very helpful and welcoming. They did make it feel homely. Wet liked that they gave us orange juice, cereal and bagels.Robin2016-11-13T00:00:00Z
Friendly welcome. Lovely stay. Ideal location for exploring the Shropshire Hills and Shrewsbury. Couldn't ask for much more.Emma2017-03-05T00:00:00Z
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Dorrington, Anglie, Velká Británie
Very good stay, good communication with a friendly host, the room is very nice with a comfy sofa, ideal to relax!Gaëtan2017-02-20T00:00:00Z
Great stay for a week end exploring the mid WALES. Laura made me feeel like home, place is quite, clean and well located if you want to make outdoor activities in such area. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!Simone2017-03-26T00:00:00Z
Great place to stay when visiting mid wales. Very central location and also very quiet in the room! Great hosts with good communication and advise throughout our short stay.Chris2016-12-17T00:00:00Z
Both Laura and James were very welcoming. The room including the bed was quite comfortable. She also gave us suggestions about walks to take around the area. Overall, they were very accommodating and friendly.Radha2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
Clean, spacious, private room with comfortable bed. Shared kitchen and bathroom upstairs with all amenities. Pleasant overnight stay. I would return again if in the area.Louise2017-03-10T00:00:00Z
Clean, comfortable and central. Had all I needed for a night away.Asa2016-11-30T00:00:00Z
The host canceled this reservation 10 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.Frank2016-09-17T00:00:00Z
Laura was extremely accommodating and the space well appointed, warm, quiet due to being at the back of a large building. I had everything I needed and more. Thanks again!George2017-03-29T00:00:00Z
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Llandrindod Wells, Wales, Velká Británie
The host canceled this reservation 8 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.Ross2016-09-22T00:00:00Z
Spent a weekend here with my girlfriend all was great! Really cute hut, would recommend to anyone. Tomas was very understanding and friendly, even after we arrived an hour and a half late (sorry!) In the morning we went over to his house (short stroll down some steps) and he briefed us on the interesting things to do in the surrounding area. We decided to go on one of the walks he recommended in a nearby village that was really nice! Also later that night we went to a beer festival in a local village (which he also recommended) that was fun too. There seems to be lots to do round there, but probably best to take a car to make getting around easy. The accommodation was fantastic. We cooked breakfast both mornings with ease; kitchen area was well kitted out and we were kindly provided with some basic food eggs, milk, bread etc. The cabin is a very short walk from where you park, there are lots of amenities if needs be. Great guy, fantastic accommodation, beautiful location.Imraj2016-07-11T00:00:00Z
I had a lovely time staying in the shepherds hut. There are many beautiful walks close by and nice places to visit. Tomas is a lovely host, making me feel very welcome. I highly recommend this place!Geesiena2016-08-22T00:00:00Z
We had a wonderful stay in the French Shepherd Hut. Very comfy and lots of thoughtful extras... including milk and fresh fruit there on our arrival. Tom was a fantastic host and made us very welcome... even dashing up the hillside with our bags on arrival! The hut is as beautiful as the pictures show and the painted ceiling is amazing. A brilliant detox from technology as no phone or Internet signal... although an Internet Cafe on site if you need it. We didn't want to come home, such a peaceful and beautiful place to stay. We will be back.Lisa2016-07-18T00:00:00Z
An absolutely stunning location - with beautiful and quaint accommodation. Everything was perfect from start to finish, including the warm welcome and lovely chats with Tomas. We had zero complaints and look forward to returning to this wonderful, and very relaxing, spot!Rachel2016-10-30T00:00:00Z
The shepards hut was beautiful, cosy and clean, with an amazing view - 100% 5 star. We had a very relaxing stay, and Tom made us feel very welcome and was an awesome host - he informed us of plenty things to do around the area and made us feel comfortable. A perfect break away from the city hubbub - we shall definitely be returning!Jack2016-09-15T00:00:00Z
Tomas was so friendly and we felt instantly relaxed and welcomed. It is in a beautiful, isolated location with some lovely walks. It is fitted with every amenity you need and we loved the extra touches left for us. The Hut is very tastefully decorated and is very cleverly designed for its space. We would definitely come and stay again! Thank you!Sophie2016-09-04T00:00:00Z
We had a truly wonderful time! Nadine is great. It's surprisingly spacious for such a tiny cabin and it's got just everything you need. We just couldn't get enough of staring at the French landscape painted on the ceiling! Tomas is a great guy. He made us feel at home straight away. He was very friendly and helpful. He ensured us that if we needed anything, we should just come to him. He seemed almost insulted by the thought of us driving all the way down to the supermarket for some bread and not just asking him for it! He immediately invited us for coffee and our only regret of the stay is that we were so immersed in our own little world at Nadine that we didn't got to take him up on it. We had quite some trouble finding it, mainly because we used SatNav (even though he warned us not to because it doesn't work up there). It's great that it's so secluded, but you have to make sure you double-check your maps.Tim2016-10-17T00:00:00Z
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Felindre, Velká Británie
This pleasant holiday apartment is in a wonderful location for walking, with all Merry England right on the doorstep. A truly unspoilt rural location. Our spring-time visit found us walking ancient lanes and hedgerows glorious with celandine, greater stitchwort, three-cornered-leek, wood anemone and wood sorrel; buzzards overhead as often as pigeons are at home. Friendly, welcoming hosts we would recommend to anyone. Great.Paul2017-04-01T00:00:00Z
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Shelve, Anglie, Velká Británie


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tune588 synonyms found
Pronunciation:[tjˈuːn], [tjˈuːn], [t_j_ˈuː_n]
Synonyms for Tune:musical (adjective)
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- kuhn, goon, spoon, moon, dune, boone, swoon, boon, hewn, prune, soon, loon, coon, strewn, noon;
- harpoon, balloon, immune, festoon, lagoon, attune, pontoon, buffoon, bethune, tycoon, raccoon, saloon, rangoon, cartoon, lampoon, bassoon, monsoon, cardoon, maroon, platoon;
- picayune, opportune, afternoon;
- inopportune, contrabassoon;
Quotes for Tune:
Our approach to economic development must be modern, focused and in tune with the global trend.Ibrahim Babangida.
Drums usually seem to tune themselves.Levon Helm.
Through pride we are ever deceiving ourselves. But deep down below the surface of the average conscience a still, small voice says to us, something is out of tuneCarl Jung.


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India opened their account with a gold medal through weightlifter Jamjang Deru who won the boys 56kg category event on the opening day of competitions at the 5th Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) held at Apia, Samoa on Monday.
The 17-year-old Deru lifted a total of 237kg with 102kg in snatch and 135kg in clean and jerk to bag the gold.
India are being represented by 25 athletes in eight disciplines out of the nine being competed in the CYG.


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The St Mirren manager, Gus MacPherson, said there was "no point" questioning Eddie Smith, the referee, about the controversial decision to award Celtic a late free-kick from which Shunsuke Nakamura scored.
With three minutes remaining, Nakamura, on as a substitute for Barry Robson, was awarded a free-kick 25 yards from goal after a challenge by Gary Mason. The home side and crowd protested, more so after the Japan international curled the ball home to clinch the win that keeps Celtic four points behind leaders Rangers in the Scottish Premier League table.
MacPherson, who has been fined £500 this season by the Scottish Football Association for confronting match officials, said: "I'd love to make my usual remarks but I don't want to give them more money."
Goal: Nakamura (87) 0-1.
St Mirren (4-4-2): Howard; Van Zanten, Haining, Potter, Maxwell; Murray, Dorman, Mason (Corcoran, 89), Barron; Mehmet, Dargo (Kean, 80). Substitutes not used: Mathers (gk), Hamilton, Miranda, McCay, McGinn.
Celtic (4-4-2): Boruc; Hinkel, Caldwell, McManus (O'Dea, 53), Naylor; Robson (Nakamura, 64), S Brown, Donati, McGeady; Samaras (Killen, 77), McDonald. Substitutes not used: M Brown (gk), Hartley, Sno, Hutchinson.
Referee: E Smith.
Booked: St Mirren Barron, Murray; Celtic McGeady, Donati.
Man of the match: McGeady.
Attendance: 7,213.
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Mari Carroll Field Skelly
Mari Carroll Field Skelly
AGE: 93 • Wilmington, DE - Juno Beach, FL
Mari Carroll Field Skelly died peacefully at Brandywine Senior Living in Kennett Square, PA on Saturday, April 5, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was 93 years old. She was born in Parkside, Pennsylvania to Walter and Catharine Carroll. She attended St Roberts Catholic School in Chester, Pa and Immaculata College and West Chester University. She married Arthur Laurence Field, Sr, who predeceased her in 1965, and J Paul Skelly in 1977 who died in 2005. She is survived by her children; Barbara Field Campbell Fullerton (Lawrence Fullerton) of Denver, Colorado; Cathie Field Lloyd (Lee Lloyd) of Wilmington, DE; Marilyn Field Tully (Martin Tully) of Coatesville, PA; and Robert S. Field (Clairmarie Hanavan Field) of Wilmington, DE. She was predeceased by her son, Larry Field in 2001. She was a loving grandmother to 20 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two step daughters, Patricia Skelly Holmbeck of West Chester, PA, and Rita Skelly of Santa Fe, NM. She is survived by her sister, Catharine Carroll Adams (Herbert Adams) of Ocean City, NJ, and predeceased by brothers Walter, Thomas, and Richard Carroll.
Mari was a woman of enormous grace and strength. She lived during difficult times, the Depression and World War II, and was truly a part of the Greatest Generation. Her first husband served in the South Pacific and Hiroshima, Japan. She was an inspirational Latin teacher, caring deeply about each of her students. Many still recall her impact. Her teaching career spanned 20 years including Ursuline Academy and Conrad High School. She married Arthur Field in 1942, and they raised five children together, until he died in 1965. She married Paul Skelly in 1977. They maintained homes in Radley Run, Pennsylvania, and Juno Beach, Florida, ultimately making their residence in Juno Beach. They enjoyed golf and travel and made many close friends, and especially loved having their children and grandchildren visit.
What held true throughout the life of Mari Skelly, was her strength, grace, and ability to help others face and conquer life's challenges, and appreciate the gifts they'd been given. She taught her children and grandchildren to be grateful to God for those gifts. A lifelong Catholic, she was an active member of St. Clare's parish in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
A celebration of her life will be a Mass on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 11:00 AM at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 2013 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Highland Avenue and Orange Street in Media, Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, her family requests contributions in her name to Ursuline Academy, 1106 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware 19806.
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Palin Knows the Difference (Comic)
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I am a fan of the comics at Comixed. Some of them are not family friendly, but some of them make me laugh out loud. Like this one.
There aren't enough political ones for my taste, so I thought I'd try my hand at making one.
Here's my first attempt. What do you think?
Cross posted at All American Blogger.
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Duane Lester
Duane Lester is co-founder of All American Blogger, and the primary writer. Following graduation, Duane entered the United States Navy as a journalist. He spent five years touring the world, reporting on local news and sports. Following his enlistment, Duane spent almost 10 years working with adjudicated youth in residential treatment environments. Duane discovered politics after September 11. He credits Erich "Mancow" Muller for opening his eyes to his conservative beliefs. Since then, Duane has devoured books and literature on politics, reading everything he can from Adam Smith to Larry Elder to Thomas Sowell. He refers to his style of politics as "conserva-tarian", a mixture of conservative and libertarian beliefs.


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Blimey, is there another mobile-phone software consortium? That's another one to add to the list. And, like the rest of them, the Open Handset Alliance is going to have to work miracles to avoid the curse of the phone-software consortium: lots of early buzz; very little in the delivery department.
Phone makers want two things: to create a must-have product that nobody else can make; and to spend next to no money making it. They haven't quite worked out that the two are mutually exclusive. But they are working very hard on the second thing on the list, as can be seen by yet more endorsements of yet another phone-software consortium. The only thing that's different about the latest effort is that we have a new player to consider: Google, which will offer access to remote applications over a highly unreliable connection. Genius. You kind of hope that they have something like Adobe's AIR up their sleeve or this thing is dead before even leaves the lab.
The rest of the cast is a list of the usual suspects, particularly serial joiner Motorola. That, perhaps, is the biggest warning sign over the Android 'platform'. Motorola has tried just about everything in phone software but it's yet to find a winner. The company seems unable to find anything in software to match its ability to design pretty, shiny cases.
Motorola has flip-flopped its way through the whole mobile-phone software business. It joined the consortium that funded Symbian but left, frustrated with the pace of development at the software company.
Motorola spent money on its own Java operating system for phones. Motorola ploughed money into Linux. It bought UK software specialist TTPCom. It got back into the Symbian game, but purely as a licensee rather than an investor. It recently took on half of UIQ – the Symbian-based user interface – from Sony Ericsson. It joined Limo. It's now joined the Open Handset Alliance. Oh yeah, and it makes some phones that run Windows Mobile. Did I leave anything out? And i haven't included some of the low-level specs consortia such as the Open Mobile Alliance and MIPI.
For reasons best known to themselves, phone makers continue to act as though you can assemble software for their products like rearranging Lego bricks. This is despite the fact that the hardware is sprouting additional microprocessors at a frightening rate, all of which introduce synchronisation and integration problems. These things are not pretty on the inside.
Even when they buy software from one source, they complain about the integration time. Nokia engineers are not exactly wild about the time it takes to port SymbianOS to a new handset. It doesn't get any easy trying to do a porting job on some kit of parts from a well-meaning consortium. It's hard to disagree with Fake Steve Jobs' characterisation of some lurching, slobbering, stitched-together monster tripping over its own tongue.
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It's either that or they all decided on an Underpants Gnome strategy:
1) Get into bed with Google
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Federal Home and Community Based Service Settings Rules An Overview
Medicaid Final Rules The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) made the new rule CMS is the Federal agency that runs Medicaid in all states Published in Federal Register on January 16, 2014 and became effective on March 17, 2014
Main Points of Rules Defines and describes home and community based settings under section 1915 (c) waivers and section 1915 (i) state plans Sets forth requirements for person-centered planning process and person-centered service plan Lays out transition timeframe and requirements
Medicaid Final Rules In Idaho we use Medicaid for Home and Community Based Services provided through State Plans (Section 1915(i)), or HCBS waivers (Section 1915(c)) Goal of the rule: Truly community based services Action to Support Goal: Medicaid will only pay for services and supports when they are provided in an integrated manner
Qualities of a HCBS Setting ◦Is integrated and supports access to the greater community ◦Provides opportunities to seek employment and work in competitive integrated settings, engage in community life, and control personal resources ◦Ensures the individual receives services in the community to the same degree of access as individuals not receiving Medicaid home and community-based services 5
Qualities of a HCBS Setting ◦Setting is selected by the individual from among options, including non-disability specific settings ◦Ensures an individual's rights of privacy, dignity, respect, and freedom from coercion and restraint ◦Provides for individual initiative, autonomy, and independence in making life choices ◦Allows individual choice about services and supports, and who provides them 6
Additional Requirements for Provider- Owned Residential Settings ◦Specific unit/dwelling is owned, rented, or occupied under a legally enforceable agreement such as a lease or other legally enforceable agreement ◦Same responsibilities/protections from eviction as all tenants under landlord tenant law of state, county, or city or other designated entity ◦Each individual has privacy in their sleeping or living unit ◦Units have lockable entrance doors, with appropriate staff having keys to doors as needed 7
Additional Requirements for Provider- Owned Residential Settings ◦Choice of roommate ◦Freedom to furnish or decorate the space according to the lease agreement ◦Individuals have freedom and support to control their schedules and activities including access to food at any time ◦Individuals may have visitors at any time ◦Setting is physically accessible to the individual
Settings Excluded from the Rule ◦Nursing facilities ◦Institutions for mental diseases, intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IID) ◦Hospitals providing long-term care services
Settings that May Isolate Some settings are presumed to have institutional qualities and will not meet the rule's requirements for home and community-based settings
Settings that May Isolate Settings that have the following qualities might be isolating: ◦Designed specifically for people with disabilities, often for people with a certain type of disability ◦Individuals in the setting are primarily or exclusively people with disabilities, and are served mostly by on-site staff
Settings that May Isolate Other things to consider: ◦If the setting is designed to provide multiple types of services and activities on-site ◦If people have limited interaction with the broader community ◦If interventions and restrictions are used that are typical in institutional
Settings that May Isolate Examples of settings that may isolate : ◦Farmstead or disability-specific farm community ◦Gated/secured community for people with disabilities ◦Residential Schools ◦Multiple settings co-located and operationally related ◦CMS will be providing further guidance with examples of non- residential settings that isolate
Person Centered Planning Person centered planning has been part of the delivery of services to children and adults with disabilities for many years For the first time, the HCBS rule puts the requirements for person-centered planning into regulation – known in the HCBS rule as "person centered service planning."
Person Centered Service Planning ◦The individual may invite anyone they want. Interpreters or communication device should be provided if needed ◦Meeting must be held in a manner that respects the individual's culture and is conducted in a language the individual understands ◦It should be clear how conflicts or differences among team members will be resolved
Person Centered Service Planning ◦The process should offer the individual choices about the types of services they want, where they want them provided, information on residential options, where they spend their day, and why those choices were made ◦All those providing services to the individual must sign off on the individual's plan that they have reviewed the individual's plan ◦The plan must be changed or updated at the individual's request, but must be renewed at least annually
Person Centered Service Planning The written plan should include: ◦Options presented to the individual about where to live, what was chosen, and why ◦Where the individual chose to receive other services, like supported employment ◦The individual's strengths, preferences, and needs ◦The supports needed, both paid and unpaid ◦Things the individual wants to accomplish (their goals) and how they will know they have achieved them (outcomes)
Person Centered Service Planning The plan must also: ◦Be written in plain language that the individual understands ◦Note any risks the individual might have and plans for dealing with them ◦Include the name of the person responsible for making sure the plan is followed ◦Include the signatures of everyone who participated, and everyone should get a copy
Changing the Setting or Service Sometimes, in order for a person with a disability to be well- supported and safe in the community, plan changes must be made. For example, some people cannot have unlimited access to food because of risk to their health. If an individual needs supports or changes made, these need to be written into the person-centered plan.
Transition Plan ◦States must submit transition plans to the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) that outline the changes to the HCBS program to gain compliance with the new regulations ◦A State must provide at least a 30-day public notice and comment period and two statements of public notice and input procedures on this plan 20
Transition Plan ◦The State must consider and modify the plan to account for public comment ◦If a state substantively amends the plan, the new plan must be put out for public comment 21
Public Comment The draft Idaho State Transition Plan for Home and Community Based Services and Settings closed public comment on November 2, 2014. But…. After the November 2, 2014 public comment deadline the transition plan will be modified based on public comment and posted again for public comment in January 2015
Things to Think About ◦What are necessary supports and settings for community integration? ◦What does "having a meaningful day" really mean? How can an HCBS program support how an individual defines a meaningful day? ◦How does a program maintain the idea that community integration may look different for everyone? ◦How can an HCBS program support community integration, foster friendships and connections, ensure self-determination, and encourage independence?
Things to Think About ◦If a person with a disability values the interactions they have with other people with disabilities, how can those relationships be fostered in such a way that it does not promote segregation? ◦In fostering independence and integration, how does an HCBS program maintain the flexibility to meet the desires of an individual? ◦For example, if a person does not enjoy being social every day and would not like to have supported volunteer activities out in the community, but would prefer to quietly feed the ducks with other people in the park, how can a program support that version of community integration?
Things to Think About Where are HCBS provided now? ◦Are Medicaid-funded HCBS services currently provided in excluded institutional settings? Are they provided in settings presumed to be institutional under the new regulations? ◦For example, are there group homes owned by a provider that also has ICF- I/IDs? Nursing homes? Are these group homes on the same property as the institutional setting? ◦Are there group homes owned/operated by the State on or adjacent to institutions? ◦Is HCBS provided in settings that have the effect of isolating individuals? ◦Is the setting designed specifically for people with disabilities, and often even for people with a certain type of disability?
Things to Think About ◦Is the setting primarily or exclusively people with disabilities and on- site staff provides many services to them? ◦Are multiple types of services and activities on-site, including housing, day services, medical, behavioral and therapeutic services, and/or social and recreational activities? ◦Do people in the setting have limited, if any interaction with the broader community? ◦Do the settings use/authorize interventions/restrictions that are used in institutional settings or are deemed unacceptable in Medicaid institutional settings (e.g., seclusion)
Things to Think About ◦What needs to change in the current person-centered planning process to be compliant with the regulations and to foster community integration, self-determination, and independence? This would include changes to the role of the individual representative. The above questions are a starting point for the broader discussion. Once there is an understanding about what an HCBS program should look like, with some understanding of what is possible, the next step is identifying which aspects of the current program need to change. NHeLP | National Health Law Program | August 28, 2014
Intention of the Rule ◦Support people with disabilities to have lives like people without disabilities ◦Provide opportunities for true integration, independence, choice and self-determination in all aspects of life – where people live, how they spend their days, and real community membership ◦Ensure quality services that meet people's needs and help them achieve goals they have identified through real person- centered planning 28
Additional Resources CMS Home and Community Based Services Rule and Fact Sheets http://www.medicaid.gov/Medicaid-CHIP-Program-Information/By-Topics/Long-Term- Services-and-Supports/Home-and-Community-Based-Services/Home-and-Community- Based-Services.html
For More Information: Christine Pisani Executive Director Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com@icdd.Idaho.gov Phone: 208-334-2178 Toll Free: 1-800-544-2433 Website: icdd.idaho.gov
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