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Journal of Sensors
Volume 2012 (2012), Article ID 961239, 8 pages
Research Article
Modelling of Atomic Imaging and Evaporation in the Field Ion Microscope
School of Chemistry and CRANN, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
Received 15 June 2011; Revised 17 September 2011; Accepted 18 September 2011
Academic Editor: Sangmin Jeon
Copyright © 2012 Keith J. Fraser and John J. Boland. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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Closed Aug. 9 because of a failure to minimize vermin. Reopened Aug. 12.
Divine Unity Food
300 Morse St. NE
Food warehouse closed last Thursday because of evidence of rodents. Reopened the next day.
Mama's Pizza Kitchen
1208 Maple View Pl. SE
Closed Aug. 12 for operating without a certified food manager and unsanitary conditions. Reopened the next day.
Ming's Restaurant
617 H St. NW
Closed Aug. 14 because of a vermin infestation and gross unsanitary conditions. Reopened the next day.
LaLa Bakery
5737 Tuxedo Rd., Hyattsville
Food warehouse closed Aug. 9 because of rodent and roach infestations. Reopened Aug. 13.
Quickfire Japanese Hibachi
566 N. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg
Closed Aug. 13 because of a sewage backup. Reopened that day.
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AFL and music give Strong Choices
The powers of music and sport have combined with the Australian Federal Police as Skinnyfish Music and AFL Northern Territory launch Strong Choices at Milikapiti on Melville Island.
The innovative campaign aims to strengthen Indigenous communities by reducing the growing incidence of cyber-bullying, cyber-payback, sexting and the distribution of inappropriate images through emerging technologies.
The campaign, funded by the Federal Government and supported by Telstra, is a series of video clips that will be distributed through Indigenous communities via a technology-driven distribution strategy using social media, chat rooms, mobile phones, advertising and Bluetooth.
The distribution strategy of the Strong Choices video clip utilises key networks and social cohorts headed by the Tiwi Islands hottest band, B2M, who will spread the word with the assistance of AFLNT Regional Development Managers who are living and working in communities across the Northern Territory.
Managing Director of Skinnyfish Music, Mark Grose, believes in the powerful combination of football and music to deliver outcomes: "Football and music in many communities are life-savers, and one of the few combinations that will engage an entire community and give a sense of purpose to young people in particular.
"No where else in Australia are we using Bluetooth technology to fight social issues. The Strong Choices program is unique as it utilises the technology itself to combat the problems it can cause.
"Aboriginal people in remote areas are progressively becoming more tech-savvy than people in the mainstream, as they take up new technology as fast as it is developed."
B2M singer and role model Yellow, says the campaign is about teaching people to respect themselves, their countrymen and their culture when theyre on the phone or online.
"Young Tiwi people love new technologies and we get into them as soon as theyre released, but until now there hasnt been enough thought about the harm some of our messages and posts might cause," Yellow says.
"Ive seen it myself, the pain that can come from someone being bullied online and on the phone; its something thats alien to our culture and our traditional way of life up here. We do need these new technologieswe just need to learn how to use them better and safer."
AFLNT has Regional Development Managers in nine remote locations across the NT along with staff in all the major centres who will assist with the Strong Choices Bluetooth seeding program.
"This unique fusion of AFL football and music combines two of the Indigenous populations passions into one, delivering a key message. Through this partnership we will be able to reach out directly to remote Indigenous communities with much more effectiveness," says the Tiwi Islands AFL NT Regional Development Manager, Ian Brown.
Federal Agent James Braithwaite, the Team Leader of the High-tech Crime Prevention Unit of the Australian Federal Police is acutely aware of the negative impacts that cyber-bullying and payback has in Indigenous communities around the nation.
"The abuse of mobile phone technologies is a problem right across Australia. The high uptake of new technologies amongst Indigenous youth makes this an issue of particular importance for them," James says.
"Strong Choices is about educating, protecting and making individuals aware that using technology to circulate harmful and offensive material can hurt individuals, can hurt families and can hurt communities. You never know where this material can end up.
"People need to remember that once youve made an inappropriate post or sent an offensive message online then you may never be able to delete it. It can be copied, forwarded, saved or cached. Like a digital footprint, it can stay out there for everyone to see."
John Paterson, CEO of the Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT), says the strength of Strong Choices comes from community involvement and a willingness to face up to social problems that are caused by new technology.
"A few years ago no one could have conceived of problems with cyber-payback or sexting but now everyoneyoung and oldhave realised that weve got to tackle these new issues before they get out of hand and cause more division within communities."
Lauren Ganley, Telstras General Manager Indigenous Directorate, says that Telstra has been connecting Australian communities for over a hundred years.
"We know that today, more than ever, modern communications technologies are essential for social and economic participation, and having the skills to stay safe online is critical."


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2-1/2 days at sea to Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, Tortola, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Kitts, then 3 days at sea returning to NYC. Love the relaxing time on the ship and 6 very good ports. Food and service on NCL were best we have experienced in more than a dozen cruises with them (LeBistro exceptional). Prefer Manhattan room over Savor and Taste (all have same menu). Loved the entertainment - Wine Lovers Musical ($), Oh What A Night (Frankie Valli tribute), Lex Getrex and Creole Cooking Band, juggler, and comedian especially. NCL has done away with receipts when you are on the drink package (feels more like your at an all exclusive resort). Early December cruise has older crowd with few children, but more smokers - so area in central atrium above and below casino on decks 6-8 and area outside and inside Maltings quite smoky. Snorkeling excursions undersold - so catamarans were less than half full - a real treat. Love Tiami Turtles out of Barbados. Also enjoyed Castaway Shipwreck & Sail out of St. Thomas. St. Kitts has great port-side shopping area. Barbados docked in commercial port so transportation needed. Easiest and fastest embarkation and disembarkation we have had (using walk-off).
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November CMI Builds on Recent Optimism
The latest Credit Managers' Index (CMI), published by the National Association of Credit Management (NACM), built upon the optimism from October's CMI, when respondents shook off the government crisis in Washington to deliver the index's best figures in over a year and a half. November's readings, available now on NACM's website, pushed to a high not seen yet this decade and signify a newfound stability in businesses' attitudes on the economy as well as a greater sense of security in their investments.
"There is a real sense that credit is more available than it has been in some time, which bodes well for the coming year," said NACM Economist Chris Kuehl, PhD. "This is not to say that a shock to the economy would not force a decline, but more resilience has formed than has been the case in some time."
Though there were negative seasonal issues at play within some favorable factors, sales almost single-handedly kept that side of the index somewhat stable. The noteworthy improvement was experienced in the unfavorable factors index (rejections of credit applications, accounts placed for collection). Also noteworthy is that CMI statistics suggest consumers, despite some studies that indicate the contrary, have gained enthusiasm.
"As retail sales and traffic numbers suggest, people are saying one thing, but doing another," Kuehl said of increasing buying activity. He added that overall message from the unfavorable factors is that business does not seem to be in real distress at the moment. In short, most businesses are heading into 2014 on stable ground.
To view the full November CMI report, visit http://web.nacm.org/cmi/cmi.asp.
Case-Shiller Quarterly Figures Up Again
The latest numbers from the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices are encouraging for most of those directly involved in the U.S. housing market and their downstream suppliers. In all, 13 of the 20 major markets tracked showed year-over-year gains though there was a bit of a pause stemming from weakness during the final month of the third quarter.
In statistics through September unveiled by S&P (Standard & Poor's) Dow Jones Tuesday, the S&P/Case-Shiller 10-City Composite and 20-City Composite each rose by 13.3% from 2012's third quarter. Among the biggest gainers, albeit from historically depressed levels, were the Las Vegas, San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles markets. All four exceeded 20% annual increases and were the only metropolitan areas to do so above that level. Twelve cities posted double-digit improvements in all.
"The second and third quarters of 2013 were very good for home prices," said David Blitzer, chairman of the index committee at S&P Down Jones Indices. He added that year-over-year improvements have reached the best level since February 2006.
One piece of concern, however, comes from the reality that monthly gains in 19 of the 20 markets were smaller, often by about half, in September than in August. Among the weakest markets in that regard were Charlotte, the only metro area to report a percentage loss between August and September, as well as Denver, Dallas, Cleveland and Chicago. Those five were also among the weakest eight in year-over-year growth, according to S&P/Case-Shiller. In addition, hot growth in the West has sparked newfound whisper of potential price bubble emergence. This is of concern because of the damage infamously caused by overheated and unsustainable conditions in some markets, notably in Florida, California and Nevada, during the run-up to the national and global recession last decade.
- Brian Shappell, CBA, CICP, NACM staff writer
Ukraine Nixes EU Deal Amid Reported Russian Pressuring
Last week, NACM Economist Chris Kuehl, PhD talked about Eastern Europe's need to embrace further reform efforts to have any hope of closing the gap between it and the traditional power economies. It appears that Ukraine has taken a monumental step backwards after abruptly ending negotiations, apparently at the urging of Putin Russia, with the European Union after five year.
The EU and Ukraine had been working toward an "association," though not as welcome a reception as other member states have received, and a free trade agreement that would have represented a significant step forward. Instead, Ukrainian leadership opted to hitch its economic wagons to Moscow. The Putin government had reportedly been pressuring Ukraine, independent from the Soviet Union for just over two decades, through blocking the flow of manufactured goods and other tactics in an effort to dull its interest in forging the EU deal.
The pull-out by Ukraine's leaders sparked a rash of protests from a populous that still remembers the difficulties of life under Soviet rule. Now, it would be an understatement to say the future of one of Eastern Europe's most important economies has been thrown into a state of utter upheaval. And, for a country that has been known to perform poorly in terms of adhering to credit terms, it has made the idea of granting credit to companies based there all the more risky.
- Brian Shappell, CBA, CICP, NACM staff writer
Can Eastern Europe Ever Catch Up?
The latest assessment of the economies of Eastern Europe from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is not very encouraging. The report flatly states that nations in Eastern Europe, on the whole, will remain far behind their western counterparts for a very long time unless there is a strong re-commitment to the reforms undertaken in the years right after these states made the break from Soviet influence.
The EBRD acknowledges that a big part of the stagnation problem today is that cheap credit emanating from the western states has dried up. The report also places considerable blame on the policy retreats that have taken place all over the region. The assertion is that economic and financial issues caused the governments to fall back into old patterns. That meant slowing down privatization in an attempt to preserve jobs, restricting the actions of local banks and backing the kind of white elephant projects that were the hallmark of the old days.
The nations of the eastern half of Europe are only barely connected to the rest of the continent. The trade between them has slowed, and there has been no replacement for that western connection. Some have tried to reassert their connections to Russia, which is becoming less and less of a wealthy nation these days, itself. Most have done very little to engage in trade with Asia or Latin America. Even the United States has been mostly untouched as a trade partner.
- Chris Kuehl, PhD, Armada Corporate Intelligence
Industries to Watch: Health Care
Few topics in American news media would realistically have the power to knock talk of the government shutdown almost completely off the pages and out of the public consciousness. But the epic failure of the advance of the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") and associated rollout of the Heathcare.gov website did just that.
Concerns that the cost to businesses of offering insurance to every America haven't gone away, nor has the debate become any less peppered with vitriol. That is especially the case among lawmakers, and it isn't likely to change soon, said NACM Economist Chris Kuehl, PhD. That notwithstanding, the fact that a myriad of problems were unearthed at the time when Americans were supposed to be able to enroll for health care plans online has pushed the timetable back and will only continue to do so. That's dangerous for product and service providers, according to Kuehl and Deborah Thorne, Esq., a partner in the Chicago office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP.
"There have been a lot of complaints," Thorne said. "Hospitals and institutions thought it would be all organized by now. They made decisions on things like expansion thinking it would be up and running. I'm hearing people say 'maybe we shouldn't have done that,' right now." That said, the problems haven't shown up in companies' respective bottom lines yet, but Thorne believes the numbers could start to bear this out by the next quarter.
In addition, there is the possibility that companies will be exposed to fraud as a result of the new health care law. According to Thorne, much higher demand could mean more fraud. "Things fall through the cracks," she said. "With all these people eligible that didn't have access before, there may be people who take advantage of the system. I think it opens the door. There certainly will be opportunities for fraud within the increased volume."
In short, if selling on terms to a doctor's group, hospital, manufacturer or service provider that is highly dependent on various aspects of the law for business, credit professionals need to know who these customers are, how they are faring and what their future prospects look like.
- Brian Shappell, CBA, CICP, NACM staff writer
Texas Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Case on "No Damages for Delay" Clauses
On November 6, 2013 the Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Zachry Construction Company v. Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas, a case that could have severe ramifications for contractors and subcontractors state-wide.
At issue is whether or not an owner can include clauses in their contracts that essentially protect them from ever having to pay delay damages, even when the owner's actions are intentionally or unintentionally responsible for the delay. In other words, the Texas Supreme Court will eventually rule whether "no damages for delay" clauses in construction contracts extend to delays caused, willfully, by the owner.
A lower court, the 14th Court of Appeals of Texas, ruled that they did in August 2012: according to the American Subcontractor's Association (ASA), the court found that Zachry Construction Co. could not recover damages related to a delay that was caused by the owner's breach of contract because of the presence of a "no damages for delay" clause. The court argued that "parties strike the deal they choose to strike and, thus, voluntarily bind themselves in the manner they choose."
According to Chris Ring of NACM's Secured Transaction Services (STS) "general contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers need to pay particular attention to and support ASA's arguments to overturn the 'no damage for delay ruling,' for if this ruling stands, an owner has the ability to willfully and negligently delay a project with limited or no recourse from downstream contractors and suppliers."
Subscribers to the STS Lien Navigator receive late-breaking updates on construction law changes in all 50 states and Canada. To be one of the first people to know when the Texas Supreme Court actually issues a ruling in this case, learn more about the Lien Navigator and STS' other services here.
- Jacob Barron, CICP, NACM staff writer
ECB Cuts Main Rate on Deflation Concerns, but Effect on Corporates Expected to Be Negligible
The European Central Bank (ECB) made a surprise cut to its benchmark interest rate last week, reducing the 0.5% main rate, which was already at a record low, by another 25 basis points to 0.25%.
The move arrives on the heels of diminishing inflation in the euro zone. In October, inflation fell to an annual rate of 0.7%, whereas the ECB has aimed to keep inflation at 2%. While lower inflation might not sound like such a bad thing, especially for cash-poor consumers, October's decline could suggest a greater risk of deflation, which some say poses a greater threat.
"In the euro zone as a whole, sovereigns, banks and households are still heavily indebted, which means that deflation poses a higher risk to recovery than inflation," said AIG Chief Country Risk Economist Carolyne Spackman. "When consumers expect falling prices, they tend to hold off discretionary purchases, which erodes corporate profits and puts downward pressure on both wages and government revenues. Deflation is pernicious in that it makes it even harder for debtors to service their debts, and it can also trigger the need to post additional collateral against secured loans."
In announcing the decision, ECB President Mario Draghi noted that the rate cut aligned with the Bank's prior guidance regarding inflation, but warned that low inflation could be a lasting issue. "We may experience a prolonged period of low inflation, to be followed by a gradual upward movement towards inflation rates below, but close to, 2% later on," he said. "Accordingly, our monetary policy stance will remain accommodative for as long as necessary. It will thereby also continue to assist the gradual economic recovery as reflected in confidence indicators up to October."
Spackman agreed that the response of Draghi and his cohorts suited the severity of the deflation threat. "Easing monetary policy is appropriate to prevent deflation from setting in, and this helps to understand why the ECB cut interest rates after inflation was only 0.7% in October," she said, "but with the re-fi rate at 0.25%, there is little further room to cut, especially as the deposit rate is already 0%."
While some of the latest news from the euro zone has given some analysts reason for optimism, particularly Germany's manufacturing numbers and Spain's outlook upgrade, the ECB's future efforts to stimulate the economy will almost have to focus on extending liquidity to banks rather than cutting rates any further. Still, whatever steps Draghi chooses to take in 2014 and beyond, the results might not trickle down to non-financial companies. "Banks are still focused on balance sheet repair, and the increased liquidity may not be transmitted to firms," Spackman said. "The rate cut will do little to stimulate lending, and as long as this trend continues, it means that credit managers have to be vigilant, because customers in the euro zone may continue to have difficulty accessing credit."
- Jacob Barron, CICP, NACM staff writer
Opposition, Obstacles to Trade Pact Escalate
Criticism is mounting about the lack of transparency in the negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trade agreement that represents a greater interest in Southeastern Asia on the part of notable nations in North and South America, among others.
Part of an alleged TPP draft unearthed by WikiLeaks and printed in Australia's Sydney Morning Herald in the last week suggested plans to strengthen the stronghold of U.S.- and Japanese-based pharmaceutical and computer technology multinationals, as well as impose tougher restrictions and heavier enforcement on copyright/intellectual property "infringement" of various kinds, all of which could mean a spike in prices, especially outside of the U.S., for products in such areas. Additionally, some analysts argue that some portions of the plan amount to limits on Internet free speech.
Meanwhile, two letters made public in the last week from Congressional groups, one from within each party, called for more power, involvement and "checks and balances" on the part of federal lawmakers in the trade negotiation process. A November 8 letter drafted by a dozen Democrats noted the administration "must ensure that Congress plays a more meaningful role" in the reauthorization of the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as "fast track" authority. President Barack Obama wants this in order to ease and speed up the TPP agreement, as well as another free trade agreement with the European Union. The last TPA agreement ended in 2007.
The U.S. Congress, known throughout the world for its partisan-fueled inability to come to nearly any significant long-term policy agreement, in its attempt to garner more power and involvement in talks that already include nearly a dozen other nations, does not bode well for speedy enactment of a trade pact that once appeared to be on the fast track. The TPP also includes Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Peru, Chile, New Zealand and Australia.
- Brian Shappell, CBA, CICP, NACM staff writer
Devastation in the Philippines
The latest super storm to capture the world's attention slammed in the Philippines and will likely become the most expensive and tragic of any storm to hit anywhere even though it struck a part of the country that was less populated. At one point it was aimed squarely at Manila, and that would have caused destruction that would be incalculable.
Economically, the Philippines was having a very strong economic year. Growth rates were the envy of the region and the world. That growth is now likely to falter for a few quarters. Again, the good news is that most of the business sector of the country was spared, but handling the recovery will tax the economy beyond what it can easily stand. The level of international aid will have a lot to do with that recovery, but so far the response has been meager given the magnitude of the crisis.
- Chris Kuehl, PhD, Armada Corporate Intelligence
S&P Slaps France with Credit Downgrade
Though news out of Spain and Germany in recent days has painted a more hopeful picture of recovery prospects in the European Union, Friday's French credit rating downgrade illustrates that many issues still complicate the potential of a consistent rebound.
Standard & Poor's (S&P) lowered France's long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings to "AA" from "AA+." Though not new critiques, S&P rationalized the decision by attacking the French government's approach to budgetary and structural reforms to taxation. That, along with weakness in manufacturing and labor markets, "is unlikely to substantially raise France's medium-term growth prospects," S&P noted. "We see France's fiscal flexibility as constrained by successive governments' moves to increase already-high tax levels and what we see as the government's inability to significantly reduce total government spending." It added that double-digit unemployment would likely continue acting as a drag on growth and reform efforts through 2016.
However, S&P set France's outlook at stable on Friday, noting that the probability of another change in the French sovereign ratings was unlikely (less than one-in-three) within the next two years.
- Brian Shappell, CBA, CICP, NACM staff writer
ECB Cuts Main Rate on Low Inflation Figures
The European Central Bank (ECB) made a surprise cut to its benchmark interest rate today, reducing the 0.5% main rate, which was already at a record low, by another 25 basis points to 0.25%.
The move arrives on the heels of diminishing inflation in the euro zone. In October, inflation fell to an annual rate of 0.7%, whereas the ECB has aimed to keep inflation at 2%. While lower inflation might not sound like such a bad thing, especially for cash-poor consumers, October's decline could suggest a greater risk of deflation, which can eat into business profits and contribute to higher unemployment.
Joblessness continues to be one of Europe's most nagging economic problems. "Real incomes have benefited recently from generally lower energy price inflation," said ECB President Mario Draghi. "This being said, unemployment in the euro area remains high, and the necessary balance sheet adjustments in the public and private sectors will continue to weigh on economic activity."
In announcing the decision, Draghi noted that the rate cut aligned with the Bank's prior guidance regarding inflation, but warned that low inflation could be a lasting issue. "We may experience a prolonged period of low inflation, to be followed by a gradual upward movement towards inflation rates below, but close to, 2% later on," he said. "Accordingly, our monetary policy stance will remain accommodative for as long as necessary. It will thereby also continue to assist the gradual economic recovery as reflected in confidence indicators up to October."
Indeed, some of the latest news from the euro zone has given some analysts reason for optimism, particularly Germany's manufacturing numbers and Spain's outlook upgrade. Still, the ECB's sudden decision to cut its rates in reaction to Europe's most recent inflation figures could end up undermining some of the confidence on which Draghi and his colleagues are eager to build.
Stay tuned to NACM's blog and eNews for further updates and analysis on this story.
- Jacob Barron, CICP, NACM staff writer
German Manufacturing Foreshadows European Improvement
German manufacturing continued to regain its trademark strength in October, which is of massive importance to the recovery of the European Union economically. It's noteworthy on the world stage as well because of the historic importance of German exporting activity outside of Europe to its economic performance.
"October data signaled a solid increase in new work received by services providers," financial research firm Markit said in a statement Wednesday tied to the release of the German and Eurozone Composite PMI results. "The latest expansion was the most marked since January and widely linked to improving business and consumer confidence." Markit added there was a surge in new orders in October and "the strongest business outlook for [the last] six months" in Germany.
Also of note, was manufacturing growth in the United Kingdom. The European economy is by no means healthy or out of the woods yet. Still, news of increasing orders and activity in Germany and the United Kingdom, as well as Austria and the Netherlands, is being treated as a potential marker of a turnaround for the beleaguered region.
- Brian Shappell, CBA, CICP, NACM staff writer
Court Ruling Could Open Up Door for Stop Notice Statute Challenges in Western States
Mississippi's Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' decision last month that rendered its Stop Notice statute unconstitutional could very well foster challenges in at least five other states with similar laws on the books. That includes California.
"I'm sure some GC will take a shot at it," said James Reed, Esq., partner at Baird Williams & Greer LLP. However, there could be enough statutory language distinctions that would likely render such challenges unsuccessful.
The case is of interest in Mississippi and anywhere a challenge is presented because, in many instances, the only means of placing any payment pressure on debtors is to file a Stop Notice. Without this option, material suppliers and subcontractors are more likely to be reluctant in extending credit for construction projects.
- Brian Shappell, CBA, CICP, NACM staff writer
MLBS customers can find deeper analysis on this story and many more affecting the construction industry in the Lien Navigator's "News Makers" section at www.nacmsts.com.
Spain Gets First Upgrade in Years
Days after exiting its deep and lengthy recession, Spain also earned itself an outlook upgrade, the first in a long time, by one of the three major U.S. credit rating agencies.
Noting that Spain emerged from its recession well ahead of the predicted pace, Fitch Ratings revised Spain's outlook from negative to stable. Spain's actual rating, however, remained unchanged. Though noting some weakness in medium-term growth prospects because of troubled industry sectors and high unemployment, the list of encouraging signs was surprisingly lengthy on the part of Fitch. Noted positives included the nation addressing its debt ratio problems at a faster-than-expected pace, improved credit financing conditions, noticeable adjustment following the bursting of its credit and real estate bubble and, perhaps most importantly, a more sustainable policy track.
"Authorities have made significant reforms of the labour market, pension system, fiscal framework and financial sector," said Fitch in its statement. "The pace of reform is likely to slow in 2014-15 as external pressures ease and 2015 elections loom, but the effort made to date should put the economy on a surer footing."
Last week, the Iberian nation finally provided long-absent hope in the form of its first quarterly economic growth since 2011's first quarter. Spain's gross domestic product in the third quarter increased by 0.1% over the previous quarter. Lackluster as the quarterly increase may seem, the bump could foreshadow real hope of long-awaited stabilization and, perhaps, a true rebound within a few years. After all, Spain has posted a quarterly GDP gain only five times since 2009, when the recession and EU debt crisis was just beginning.
- Brian Shappell, CBA, CICP, NACM staff writer
Exports Stay Healthy in August
The United States exported $189.2 billion worth of goods and services in August 2013, slightly lower than July's total of $189.3 billion and June's all-time record high of $190.5 billion, according to data released by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis this week.
Export-Import Bank Chairman and President Fred Hochberg singled out manufacturing as one particular slice of the economy that continues to grow through increases in international sales. "Our exporters continue to drive the U.S. economy and employ more American workers in high-paying, skilled export-related jobs, especially in the manufacturing sector," he said. "Every month brings us closer toward achieving President Obama's ambitious goal of doubling U.S. exports by 2015."
While that goal might still remain just out of reach, exports from the U.S. have continued to be a remarkably resilient economic figure despite continued global uncertainty and seemingly biennial fiscal crises here at home. Over the last 12 months, exports of goods and services have totaled $2.2 trillion, which is 42.2% above the levels of exports in 2009 and signifies growth at an annualized rate of 10.1% compared again to 2009.
Among major export markets, meaning countries with at least $6 billion worth of annual imports of U.S. goods, the list of countries registering the largest annualized increases in U.S. goods purchases when compared to 2009 is dominated by Latin American economies. Panama (28.8%), Peru (20.9%), Chile (20.3%), Colombia (19.3%), Argentina (17.8%) and Ecuador (17.6%) have all registered regular increases in goods purchases from U.S. sellers.
- Jacob Barron, CICP, NACM staff writer
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Westerly Konsort Duo 1986 Bilge keel lying Northern Ireland. Volvo 28hp inboard diesel engine. Little used boat in good condition
Beam 10'9"
Draft 3'4"
Sail No KD 31
Yard No DM 31
GRP Construction. Launched May 1986, Present Owner since May 1988 Little used boat in good condition.
Dual controls from cockpit or wheelhouse
Engine 28 hp Volvo Penta 2003 3 Cyl Diesel with 3 blade fixed propeller,
H & C pressure water system.
100 gallon SS water tanks.
Eberspacher D1L Heater
Kemp mast & boom fitted with single line reefing system,
Rotostay genoa furling system.
Sails : Mainsail(inc Cover) & Roller Genoa by Ratsey & Lapthorn
Layout : 5 berths : double in forecabin. Sea berth to port and dinette double berth/table to starboard in wheelhouse, galley to port comprising double SS sink, 2 burner gimbled gas cooker with grill & oven with external 4.5 kg propane tank, fridge, storage c/w with crockery cutlery pots & pans and wet locker. Chart table forward in wheelhouse. Heads to starboard with Par Brydon sea toilet and shower & WHB with H & C water.
Equipment : Stowe Navigator log, wind speed & direction with VMG repeater in cockpit. Seafarer Echosounder. Mini Seacourse Autopilot .Midland DSC VHF radio with attached GPS. Emergency antenna. Two Plastimo compasses, windscreen wiper & washer, fan & magnetic 12v torch, 2 x 110 AH batteries(old) with split diode charging system.
Cockpit has folding canopy by B & H, set of cushions and adjustable table. Also Horseshoe buoy with light and folding SS bathing ladder. 2 x Barlow 21 sheet winches and 8 rope clutches Lockers with warps fenders, boat hook, shore power lead, Henderson bilge pump.
Optional extra Avon Redcrest dinghy c/w centre thwart & outboard motor bracket.
Main anchor CQR with chain(larger than standard) and Danforth Kedge
Other Equipment : Fire extinguishers, radar reflector, Frog Horn, bosun's chair, red ensign & staff, 12v vacuum cleaner, gas iron and table. 3 perspex hatches in roof with Filtravendo blinds and fly screens, complete sets of manuals for boat and equipment. Child car seat restraint fitted in wheelhouse
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Hamble Point Marina
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Places to visit
There are many places to explore and activities to enjoy near Huntlands Farm.
We would be happy to discuss any of them with you prior to your visit and if necessary, make appropriate booking arrangements on your behalf.
Our Local Farmers' Markets
The Teme Valley Market, our local farmer's market, is one of the oldest farmers' markets in the country and is situated right on our doorstep. It is held every second Sunday of each month during the year.
Farmers' Markets in Herefordshire
Farmers' Markets in Worcestershire
Countryside & Leisure
- Arrow Valley Country Park (32 miles) 400 hectare country park with visitor centre, cafe, and gift shop. Superb lakeside trails. Fishing, cycling, plus events/activities throughout the year.
- Astley Vineyards (13 miles) English Vineyard producing international award winning white wines; set in secluded wildlife haven. Free entrance, wine tasting and vineyard trail.
- Bringsty Vintage Living (on the doorstep) Antique and vintage furniture, mirrors, lighting and garden items to decorate your home. Cafe serving great homemade cakes and cream teas.
- Evesham Vale Light Railway (26 miles) Enjoy beautiful views as you travel through the old apple orchards on a miniature steam train at Evesham Country Park.
- Mayfly Café at Cob House Country Park (6 miles) Buffet Breakfast, Carvery Lunch, Chefs Specials, coffee and cake or delicious afternoon teas; Animals to visit for free such as Reindeer, Alpacas, Pigs, Goats and lots of feathered friends. Regular Events; Fishing; Walking.
- Morgan Car Factory (14 miles) Enjoy a fully guided tour of the factory watching the craftsmen and women using traditional skills to make the Morgan Sports Cars.
- Museum of Royal Worcester (11 miles) See the world's largest collection of Worcester Porcelain and learn about a fascinating workforce and history that spans over 250 years. Visit the shop to find an ever changing selection of vintage and antique Royal Worcester made on the factory site for sale.
- The Hop Pocket Craft Centre (10 miles) A large craft and gift centre, Farmhouse Fayre restaurant, a plant centre, and over 20 unique and independent shops.
- The Knapp and Papermill Nature Reserve (4 miles) Beautiful reserve consisting of old valley meadows, woodland and orchard.
- West Midland Safari & Leisure Park (26 miles) Go wild on a four-mile self-drive safari; visit the Discovery Trail; enjoy amusement rides.
History & Heritage
- Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings (23 miles) Unique home for 27 historic buildings, rescued from demolition and rebuilt in a beautiful corner of Worcestershire's rural countryside.
- Berrington Hall (National Trust) (20 miles) An elegant neo-classical house of the late 18th-century, designed by Henry Holland, set in a park landscaped by 'Capability' Brown.
- Bewdley Museum (16 miles)Housed in an historic Butchers Shambles. Fascinating displays, daily demonstrations, varied exhibitions, events and workshops. Lovely gardens and tea shop.
- Brockhampton Estate (National Trust) (on the doorstep) Still operates traditional farming methods and has extensive areas of woodland which make excellent walking. The Lower Brockhampton House is late 14th-century and has a moated manor house. This great YouTube video shows you around the house & gardens.
- Cider Museum & King Offa Distillery, Hereford(20 miles) Learn about the history of cider making, from the milling and pressing of the fruit to the production of the juice which is fermented to make cider. Set in a former cider factory, you can see every kind of cider-making equipment; explore the champagne cellars, a vat house and a cooper's workshop.
- Croft Castle and Parkland (National Trust) (23 miles) A late 17th-century house with fine Georgian interiors, restored walled gardens, stunning views over the Welsh Marches and miles of marked walks.
- Dore Abbey (31 miles) Founded as a Cistercian Abbey by Lord Robert D'Ewyas in 1147; an interesting survival of Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries.
- Eastnor Castle (24 miles) Eastnor Castle is a dramatic, fairytale castle situated in a 5,000 acre estate in the Malvern Hills within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – it is the home of the Hervey-Bathurst family.
- Elgar Birthplace Museum (on the doorstep) Provides a fascinating insight into the life and music, family and friends, development and inspirations of Sir Edward Elgar. Also, you can visit the country cottage where he was born.
- Forge Mill Needle Museum (36 miles) Unique museum telling the history of needle making in the listed Victorian water mill. 12th-century Cistercian Abbey ruins and Visitor Centre.
- Goodrich Castle (35 miles) Stands majestically on a wooded hill commanding the passage of the River Wye into the picturesque valley of Symonds Yat.
- Hanbury Hall (National Trust) (20 miles) Set in 395 acres of parkland, with a beautifully restored 18th-century garden. The impressive interior, with its superb painted ceilings, holds a fine porcelain collection and an exhibition about the Hall's past.
- Hartlebury Castle (21 miles) A 13th-century fortified Bishop's Palace, the residence of the Bishop of Worcester since 1250.
- Harvington Hall (24 miles) An Elizabethan moated manor house with rare wall paintings and the largest series of priest hiding places in the country.
- Hawford Dovecote (National Trust) (14 miles) A curious, crooked-timbered dovecote dating from the 16th-century.
- Hereford Cathedral (19 miles) Hereford Cathedral is home to the Mappa Mundi and the Chained Library.
- Middle Littleton Tithe Barn (National Trust) (28 miles) One of the largest and finest 13th-century tithe barns in the country. It was built in blue lias stone, with Cotswold stone roof tiles, oak timber aisle posts and a crucked roof.
- Severn Valley Railway (17 miles)Steam-hauled passenger trains running along the beautiful Severn Valley, between Kidderminster in Worcestershire and Bridgnorth in Shropshire.
- The Commandery (10 miles) One of England's oldest buildings, a glorious Grade I listed building dating back to the 12th-century, it has a long and varied history that is reflected in its range of architectural styles from medieval to Victorian.
- The Greyfriars (National Trust) (11 miles) A 15th-century timber-framed Merchant's house in Worcester city centre.
- Waterworks Museum, Hereford (20 miles) Located in a pretty setting by the River Wye, it is well worth a visit. The county's industrial heritage is brought vividly to life by the museum's working engines, along with many exciting exhibits and interactive displays. They tell the story of drinking water from the very beginning, through the Industrial Revolution to the present day. There are impressive beam, gas and diesel engines and the oldest working triple expansion engine in Britain.
- Whitbourne Hall (on the doorstep) Designed by Elmslie and built in the Palladian manner for the Evans family in 1861, the Hall retains its principal reception rooms in their original style and reflects the grandeur of the period. The house itself and the grounds, including the elegant Italianate Parterre Garden, Victorian Walled Garden and Greenhouses, have been restored by the current owners.
- Wichenford Dovecote (National Trust) (7 miles) This 17th-century black and white half-timbered dovecote has an unusual chimney-like structure on the roof, which is in fact an entrance for the birds. Pigeons were kept in these buildings both for their eggs and meat. The practice was introduced by the Romans but only became commonplace after the Norman conquest and continued up until the end of the 18th-century.
- Witley Court & Gardens (8 miles) Spectacular ruins, stunning fountains, restored gardens and woodland walks make for a great day out. Read the tea shop's daily adventures on Gill's blog. Or visit The Witley Tea Rooms NEW website for more information.
- Worcester Cathedral (11 miles)Worcester Cathedral is one of England's most magnificent and inspiring buildings, a place of prayer and worship for fourteen centuries. View the Cathedral on YouTube.
- Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum (11 miles) Visit the latest exhibition, learn about the past and enjoy fun family activities. Browse in the shop or just relax in the tranquil surroundings of the Balcony Cafe. FREE admission!
- Worcester Porcelain Museum (11 miles) Learn about the everyday lives of the talented workforce who produced the famous Worcester porcelain as you travel through the Georgian, Victorian, and 20th-century galleries.
- Worcestershire County Museum (11 miles) Explore the wonders of Worcestershire and experience life through the ages. Special events and fun family activities take place throughout the year.
Gardens & Nurseries
If you enjoy visiting gardens, nurseries, or garden centres you will be spoilt for choice.
Start by visiting our local, antique garden ornament and statuary stockist, Holloways Garden Antiques, where you will find courtyards full of garden ornaments, pots and planters, garden antiques, old farm artifacts and curiosities for your garden, as well as extensive home and garden furniture showrooms, plant nursery and, the award-winning Greenhouse Cafe and Gift Shop.
Herefordshire Horticultural Hub is a great resource to help plan your holiday; it is packed with local, gardening events as well as listing information on Herefordshire's gardening people, plants and products.
Worcestershire is also lucky to host The Malvern Spring Gardening Show and The Malvern Autumn Gardening Show
- Abbey Dore Court Garden (31 miles) A plant lover's garden stretching over 8 acres and including a river walk, meadows and a good collection of helleborus, paeonia, astrantia, ferns and bamboos.
- Arley Arboretum (31 miles) One of the oldest privately owned arboretums in the country with a listed walled garden containing Italianate garden, herbaceous borders, tea room and plant sales.
- Bodenham Arboretum (25 miles) Award winning arboretum, beautifully landscaped, set within a working farm. 5 miles of paths lead around lakes and through valleys. Free entrance to restaurant, shop, and plant sales.
- Broadfield Court (17 miles) offers 10 acres of vineyard, David Austin Rose Garden, walled kitchen garden which produces all the food served in their award winning Court Cafe and a lot, lot more! You can even take part in a tutored wine tasting session!!! Read about Lucy and Stephen's visit.
- Burford House and Gardens (26 miles) 7 acres sweep along the banks of the picturesque River Teme. The gardens contain a National Clematis Collection; 400 varieties flower from early spring through to early autumn.
- Croome Park(National Trust) (24 miles) The first complete landscape design by 'Capability' Brown. The gardens consist of winding shrubberies leading to ornate buildings, and an ornamental lake, nearly 2 miles long.
- Hampton Court Gardens (20 miles) A 15th Century Medieval Castle, Award Winning Gardens and Parkland with 1,000 acres of imagination where events take place all Season.
- Hergest Croft Gardens (33 miles) In the heart of the Welsh Marches with stunning views towards the Black Mountains – an old-fashioned Kitchen Garden, Azalea Garden, Maple Grove, and Park Wood, all to discover. Gift Shop and Tearooms.
- How Caple Court Gardens (29 miles) 11 acre gardens date from Edwardian times and are high above the River Wye with views toward the Forest of Dean and the Welsh Mountains. Formal terraces with yew hedges, pools, statues and a traditional rose garden contrasts with less formal plantings of mature trees and shrubs.
- Moors Meadow Garden & Nursery (9 miles) 7 acres of countless spring bulbs, brimming herbaceous borders, a grass garden, a rhododendron glade, a fernery, a cottage-style garden, a herb garden, and a highly productive kitchen garden. Assorted paths wind through the garden to add a sense of surprise and secrecy. Voted BBC Gardener's World "Most Romantic" Garden in Central England
- Ralph Court Gardens (8 miles) 3 acres of 12 amazing gardens set in the grounds of a gothic rectory. From Italy to Africa the gardens transport you around the world. Read about it in Lucy's blog when she visited with her mother in October 2014.
- Snowshill Manor & Garden (National Trust) (36 miles) A Cotswold manor that houses a fabulous collection of craftsmanship and design, set in an intimate Arts & Crafts inspired garden.
- Spetchley Park Gardens (14 miles) Explore and enjoy this 30 acre garden paradise which was voted one of the Country's top gardens. It is the ideal place to relax and unwind. It boasts an enviable collection of plant treasures from every corner of the globe and offers fantastic light lunches and afternoon teas.
- Stockton Bury (18 miles) The official garden of The English Garden magazine. It comprises a four-acre garden, wrapped around stunning medieval farm buildings.
- The Bannut (on the doorstep) Manicured hedges divide the 3 acre garden into formal and informal rooms, each with its own character and interest. Lawns, shrubs, trees, herbaceous plants, colour-themed gardens, spring and summer flowering heather gardens and an unusual knot garden provide visitors with plenty to see throughout the whole season.
- The Cider House at Tarrington Court (18 miles) Heaven for Gardeners: talks, workshops, unusual gardening gifts, and accessories, advice, and innovation by the barrow load!
- The Weir (National Trust) (24 miles) An unusual 1920s garden created by Roger Parr.
- Webbs Garden Centre (21 miles) One of Britain's best garden centres, including display gardens, restaurant, award-winning indoor and outdoor plants, and everything you could need for your garden and home.
- Whitbourne Hall (on the doorstep) 8 acres of gardens dating back to 1860. The House and grounds are open on Mondays in May and June. Featured on Channel 4 Country House Rescue.
- Whitlenge Gardens and Nursery (21 miles) For a perfect day out, visit the inspirational gardens: water features, camomile lawn, mysterious cave, labyrinths, and then enjoy the tea room!
- Witley Court & Gardens (8 miles) Spectacular ruins, stunning fountains, restored gardens and woodland walks make for a great day out. Read the tea shop's daily adventures on Gill's blog.
- Wyevale Garden Centre (11 miles) With Gardeners' World filmed on the doorstep and regular visits by the Gardeners' World team, little wonder the quality of the growing stock and array of gardening products is so well known. Whilst gardening remains at the heart of the business, this is complemented by a great range of giftware, cards and garden furniture. It is dog friendly and has a soft play area for small children, making it the perfect destination for both families and dog walkers.
- Burford House (27 miles) Everything for the home and garden: garden centre, toys and clothes, reclamation yard, interiors and fabrics, bespoke furniture. Licensed café-bar serving snacks, lunch and beverages throughout the day.
- Bringsty Vintage Living (on the doorstep) Antique and vintage furniture, mirrors, lighting and garden items to decorate your home. Cafe serving great homemade cakes and cream teas.
- Broadfield Court (17 miles) offers 10 acres of vineyard, David Austin Rose Garden, walled kitchen garden which produces all the food served in their award winning Court Cafe and a lot, lot more! You can even take part in a tutored wine tasting session!!! Read about it in Lucy's blog when she visited with Stephen.
- Ralph Court Gardens (8 miles) 3 acres of 12 amazing gardens set in the grounds of a gothic rectory. From Italy to Africa the gardens transport you around the world. Read about it in Lucy's blog when she visited with her mother in October 2014. The restaurant, Phileas Fogg's, uses home grown and locally sourced ingredients for all their dishes.
- The Glasshouse Cafe (4 miles) situated inside a beautiful conservatory with views over the Suckley Hills. There is an outdoor seating area in a sunny courtyard for summer, and a log-burning fire for cosy winter days. You can sit at dining tables or on comfortable sofas, with daily newspapers and magazines to read, and free wifi.
- The Hop Pocket Craft Centre (10 miles) A large craft and gift centre, Farmhouse Fayre restaurant, a plant centre, and over 20 unique and independent shops.
- Trumpet Corner: Art Studio & Tea Room (18 miles) Encompasses multiple studio spaces with a gallery of local artist's work and a variety of ongoing workshops. Serve morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon teas; country cottage style garden with outdoor seating. Free wireless internet.
- The Witley Tea Rooms (8 miles) Spectacular ruins, stunning fountains, restored gardens and woodland walks make for a great day out. Morning coffee and a toasted teacake, a light lunch made with local produce, afternoon tea with a freshly baked scone or a big slice of cake all in the majestic grounds of Witley Court.
Local Annual Events & Festivals
We are always happy to book tickets or make reservations on your behalf.
- New Year's Day at Cheltenham Racecourse (35 miles) A day that is firmly established as a family favourite at Cheltenham, with large and enthusiastic crowds determined to enjoy some festive fresh air and welcome in the New Year in style.
- Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham Racecourse (35 miles) Probably the best one day Jump racing meeting anywhere, with seven races of huge quality that also provide some final clues to the destination of the big prizes at The Festival. This meeting includes The Argento Chase, a valuable trial for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup. Many of the horses that run on Festival Trials Day are having their final start before The Festival and it is rare that this meeting doesn't feature at least one subsequent Festival winner.
- Herefordshire Marmalade Festival (4 miles) is held in Bromyard every February and includes competitions and other marmalade-related events.
- The 2013 Malvern Contemporary Arts Festival (15 miles) A brand new festival bringing the very latest in modern drama, music, dance, comedy and film to Great Malvern.
- The Cheltenham Horseracing Festival (35 miles) The shining jewel in Jump racing's crown. It is four days of magic, madness and magnificence, played out on a stage framed by the breathtaking vista of the Cotswold Hills. It features a cast of the best horses, jockeys and trainers playing to an audience of 220,000, all of whom are determined to have the time of their lives.
- The British Asparagus Festival (27 miles) Asparamania hits the Vale of Evesham.
- The Spring Blossom Trail (27 miles) Taking you through the historic towns of Evesham and Pershore and the delightful Cotswold village of Broadway – this signposted route also includes some of the most delightful scenery and countryside the area has to offer. And, weather permitting – Vale Blossom at its best!
- Hay Festival of Literature & Arts (40 miles) Every year, around 80,000 visitors flock to Hay-on-Wye for the town's annual literary festival. Attracts some of the world's top writers; past visitors include Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, Desmond Tutu and Cherie Booth/Blair, Jeremy Clarkson and Terry Jones to name but a few.
- Ludlow Spring Festival (27 miles) Like a Beer Festival but better…with over 180 real ales, live music, 60+ local food and drink producers, 180 classic cars and a whole host of talks and demonstrations, entertainment, trails and much more.
- Malvern Walking Festival (15 miles) 9 days of themed walks in Elgar country.
- The Big Apple at Blossomtime Festival (19 miles) A unique blend of activities in and around orchards, which should be in full blossom, combined with traditional cider and perry tasting.
- The British Asparagus Festival (27 miles) An asparagus Experience throughout the Vale of Evesham.
- The Malvern Spring Gardening Show (15 miles) Now ranked 4th in a list of Britain's top 10 horticultural events. Stunning show gardens, spectacular floral marquee with over 100 nurseries, Chris Beardshaw mentoring scholarship, talks and demonstrations from gardening experts, and superb shopping. Lovely location at the foot of the magnificent Malvern Hills in Worcestershire.
- Upton on Severn Folk Festival (19 miles) A great weekend 'Down by the Riverside' – good music, good company and a lovely atmosphere throughout.
- Herefordshire Walking Festival (19 miles) 9 days, more than 50 walks to explore the beautiful county.
- The British Asparagus Festival (27 miles) An asparagus Experience throughout the Vale of Evesham.
- The Garden Festival (23 miles) is hosted in the splendid grounds of Hellens Manor. The redevelopment of the gardens along Tudor and Jacobean lines will incorporate a rare 17th century octagonal dovecote, a walled knot garden, a yew labyrinth, and and a short woodland walk.
- Three Counties Agricultural Show (15 miles) Livestock, equine classes, farming Village with Agricultural machinery, Entertainment Village, Main Arena Programme – packed with thrilling shows PLUS the wonderful Grand Parade of Livestock, Regional Food and Drink – samples, cookery demonstrations and more…
- Bromyard Gala: County Show & Steam Rally (4 miles) A good old time country show -spectacular arena events, country crafts, children's entertainments, Punch and Judy, competitive handicrafts show, rabbit & cavy show, rare breeds, heavy horses, bands, market stalls, local trade marquee, Border Countries Food Fair, archery, birds of prey, country pursuits, and much, much more…….
- Hereford Three Choirs Festival 2012 (20 miles) An international classical music festival presented each year by rotation in the cathedral cities of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester.
- Ledbury Poetry Festival (17 miles) The biggest and best poetry festival in the UK. The programme is filled with an eclectic and exciting array of events, featuring poets and performers from all over the world.
- Nozstock Festival (7 miles) Offers a variety of music to include rock, indie, classical, folk and blues. Two dance arenas are also available hosting hip-hop drum 'n' bass and trance through to the early hours.
- The Worcester International Festival for Young Singers (10 miles) Workshops, concerts, colourful street singing and a final night Gala Concert in Worcester Cathedral with most performances free of charge.
- Upton Blues Festival (19 miles) A weekend of FREE LIVE MUSIC throughout the streets, pubs and clubs.
- Bromyard Hop Festival (4 miles) A day of nostalgia, entertainment and fun for all the family – don't miss it or you will miss the crowning of the first ever Hop Pocket World Champion!
- Shelsley Walsh Speed Hill Climb (7 miles) Shelsley Walsh – the oldest operational motorsport venue in the world. The course is in the heart of the Teme Valley and well worth a visit. Experience the hill climb on YouTube.
- Tenbury Countryside Show (26 miles) A traditional, agricultural show held annually in South Shropshire. Great day out for the whole family.
- Worcester Festival (10 miles) A fun-packed festival of events and activities for all to enjoy, covering everything from the arts and literature to music and more in between.
- Worcester Music Festival (10 miles) All free, all live, all original – experience three whole days of live, original music from hundreds of up and coming bands and artists from the Midlands and across the UK, and it's all for free!
- Bromyard Folk Festival (4 miles) Some of the most outstanding local, national and international traditional folk musicians performing in concert, ceilidhs and displays.
- Herefordshire Art Week (19 miles) Herefordshire's Open Studios event, giving you exclusive access to artists' studios, workshops and special exhibitions.
- Kington Horse Show & Agricultural Society (29 miles) Possibly the last remaining one-day livestock show in Herefordshire. A traditional agricultural show with Horse, Cattle, Sheep, Dog and Horticultural classes together with Young Farmers competitions, Shearing competitions and Farrier demonstrations.
- The Malvern Autumn Show (15 miles) For food and gardening lovers alike, the Show brings together everything we know and love about nature at its finest. It is time to start enjoying the good life.
- Flavours of Herefordshire Food Festival (19 miles) The Food Pavilion showcases over 70 independent food and drink producers who rear, grow or make food with taste. The Farmers' Market pile their tables high with the best of local fruit and vegetables, jams and pickles. There are cookery presentations and lots of fun for children.
- Hereford Cider-making Festival (19 miles) Demonstrations of traditional cider making, coopering and blacksmithing, and tutored cider tasting.
- The Big Apple in Harvestime (19 miles) A special opportunity to enjoy the Autumn countryside in the Herefordshire parishes on the Marcle Ridge. The local orchards are famous for their cider fruit and their excellent eating apples.
- Hereford Contemporary Craft Fair (19 miles) 58 selected makers of contemporary craft are exhibiting – stunning range of Jewellery, Textiles, Furniture, Wooden Home wares, Ceramics and Porcelain, Glass, Stone Carving, Basketry, Leather Bags, Fashion Accessories, Metalwork and Sculpture.
- Tenbury Wells Mistletoe and Holly Auction (15 miles) The 'mistletoe capital' of Britain hosts the only remaining mistletoe auctions in the region.
We are now holding weekend beginner's upholstery courses at the farm. For more information and to book your course contact Lucy by email firstname.lastname@example.com or mobile 07828 286360; landline 01886 821955.
- Bringsty Arts Studio: Silversmithing and Jewellery Courses (on the doorstep) For all levels from complete beginners to advanced students.
- Creative Breaks (various local locations) Courses in all kinds of traditional and contemporary arts and crafts offered by experts who have plenty of experience in teaching and passing on their enthusiasm.
- Learn Woodworking with Jon Cooper (on the doorstep) Courses for everyone from complete beginner to the more experienced, covering principles of basic woodwork, cabinet making and carpentry.
- The Art Teacher (on the doorstep) Students of all ages are finding their way to the Art Teacher studios in Bromyard to enjoy the classes and workshops on offer.
- Sue Lane Jewellery (on the doorstep) offers jewellery making workshops including the popular 'Make your own wedding rings' one day workshop.
- Whitbourne Ceramics (on the doorstep) Mary Ann makes hand made pottery, ceramics, individual designs, stoneware, earthenware and, art pottery. And currently offers evening classes in pottery.
- Willow Basketmaking (16 miles) A course where nobody is allowed to leave without a basket! Situated in the beautiful country setting of Canon Frome Court, near the market town of Ledbury the material used is mostly unstripped willow with its variety of textures and colours. On a weekend course you can expect to make two baskets, one possibly with a handle.
- Yoga (on the doorstep) Our good friends Emanuele Rossi and Bella Galt, both qualified Ashtanga yoga teachers are always happy to run week long or weekend yoga retreats. Minimum number of people is 4, maximum 6 people. If you wish to book a week or weekend specifically for a yoga retreat, please do ask for available dates & prices.
Huntlands Farm is surrounded by beautiful countryside including acres of open common land known as Bromyard Downs (over 260 acres) and Bringsty Common. We also have two public footpaths running through our farmland.
With hundreds of walks throughout both counties, John Harris's Walking in England website provides FREE walks to download, as well as details of all the books, maps and walking groups in the counties.
- Herefordshire walks
- Worcestershire walks
- Of particular note is The Malvern Trail – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), famed for its dramatic hills and for the pure spring water that flows from them. The Malvern Hills are a great walkers paradise and a dream for amateur photographers.
- Closer to home is The Knapp and Papermill Nature Reserve offering 3 circular walks totalling 13.5km through mainly pasture and woodland, some steep slopes.
We are also ideally situated if you are walking the following routes:
- Three Choirs Way – A route between Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester through countryside of hop-yards, vineyards and orchard with a theme linking the walk to the ancient music festivals still celebrated annually in the three Cathedrals. The rivers Severn, Wye, Teme and Lugg are crossed as are the Marcle and Malvern Ridges and the Suckley Hills. The Way connects with the Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Wysis and Severn Ways and the Wye Valley Walk.
- Worcestershire Way – Starting along the River Severn in the Georgian town of Bewdley, it crosses rolling farmland to reach the Abberley Hills. It continues over the hills of Penny and Ankerdine to cross the River Teme. The Suckley Hills are also traversed and from Cowleigh it crosses the northern main Malvern Hills to the Victorian spa town of Great Malvern beneath. The route was revised in 2004.
Organised walks include
- Herefordshire Walking Festival, 18th-26th June 2016 – 9 days, more than 30 walks, long and short, Rocks and Rivers, Hill Forts and Castles to explore – full programme on the website.
- Leominster Walking Festival, 30th May to 7th June, 2016
running alongside the Leominster festival, so if you like to walk and your partner does not, don't worry they will have plenty of choice of other activities to enjoy.
- Malvern Walking Festival, 28th May – 5th June 2016 – 40 walks ranging from slow gentle strolls around town to an extremely demanding 59 mile, 6 day Discovery Trail. Designed for people with varying abilities & interests. For further details and to book, visit the website.
- The Ghost Walk of Worcester Chilling tales of history and mystery from the city where Oliver Cromwell sold his soul to the devil! Tours not for the faint hearted!
- The Mid Worcestershire Ring allows boats, cyclists and walkers to make a 21-mile circular journey through some of Britain's most beautiful and historic countryside.
- Worcester Walks Guided walking tours of historic Worcester, by qualified Green & Blue Badge Guides. Also – Elgar's Homes & Haunts, Tudor Times, Inns & Taverns, Civil War, Industrial Heritage, Riverside Walk, Churches & Chapels, etc.
Alternatively, take yourself on a self-guided walk & treasure hunt with the help of Treasure Trails:
Herefordshire Treasure Trails
Worcestershire Treasure Trails
We have many walking books and maps that you can borrow during your stay with us.
If you wish to bring your own bike with you, we can provide a secure building to keep them in overnight. A great, local cycling route is the Knightwick to Storridge Cycle Route which is 26 miles of hilly excursion using the lesser used lanes around the delightful Suckley Hills, including three short lengths of main road and three prolonged climbs, which make it a good workout for the active rider. There are six pubs en route as well as several shops for refreshments!
Other rides to consider are
Colwall and Cradley – 15 miles, a pleasant meander around the meadows in the vicinity of Cradley Brook. It is undulating, but with no nasty climbs and all on country lanes, so suitable for families and occasional riders.
British Camp & Bromsberrow – 20 miles, this ride includes two sections of main road together with one prolonged climb to Jubilee Drive, so is less suitable for children and inexperienced riders.
We have facilities for drying any wet weather gear or muddy boots.
There is a range of local sports for everyone to enjoy.
- Cheltenham Racecourse (35 miles) the jewel in Jump racing's crown, plays host to the best jumping action in the world from 350 spectacular acres in the lee of the beautiful Cotswold hills.
- Clifton On Teme Hunt (on the doorstep) meet on Tuesdays and Saturdays from September until March. New members, both on foot and mounted, are welcome.
- Go Ape (17 miles) Experience the thrill of spending 2-3 hours in the tree tops – flying through the air on epic zip wires, climbing tree-top ladders, crossing wooden bridges, tackling obstacles and leaping into giant Tarzan swings. After monkeying around, explore the beautiful forest surroundings and enjoy lunch at the GoApe Forest Cafe whilst taking in the stunning views.
- Out to Grass Mountain Board Centre (8 miles)Europe's longest running mountain board centre. Hire & Ride includes free instruction for beginners. Various tracks for experienced boarders and hikers.
- Sapey Golf Club (on the doorstep) 27 holes of challenging golf, set in the rolling hills of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire border.
- Tipton Hall Riding Stables & Livery (on the doorstep) offers riding for adults and children, from the complete beginner to the more experienced rider.
- Worcester Cricket Ground (10 miles) Home of Worcestershire Royals. Quintessentially English with views of the majestic Worcester Cathedral it is the perfect setting for cricket.
- Worcester Racecourse (10 miles) 20 exciting summer jumping race days, from April until October, set in the heart of Worcester on the banks of the River Severn.
Huntlands Farm is ideally situated close to the River Teme where The Haven Fishery comprises of nearly a mile of the northern bank of the beautiful River Teme, set amidst the picturesque Worcestershire countryside and within view of the Malvern Hills.
The Haven is a longstanding mecca for barbel anglers around the country and sees many anglers returning year after year. Their Knightwick fishery is another well renowned fishery holding some superb Teme specimens.
Should you wish to stay closer to home, you are more than welcome to bring your rod and try some coarse fishing in one of our four ponds on the farm.
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Water Research Without Boundaries
The impacts of climate change transcend national boundaries.
That's why Christopher Scott, assistant research professor of water resources policy at the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy at The University of Arizona and a team of researchers are developing the kind of climate information communities on both sides of the border need to manage their water in the face of climatic uncertainties.
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Arizona are working to develop regionalized water management strategies that build resilience to climate change and other stressors in southern Arizona and northern Mexico.
Credit: NASA
The goal is to bring together "research that represents the human sides" of climate change, Scott said, by completing two related water research projects focused on the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
The researchers primarily are looking at drought, the monsoon, and tropical storms in the region because each affect water supply, water quality, and water allocations to agriculture. The teams are also examining potential impacts of climate change, with an emphasis on drought and increases in demand for water due to increasing temperatures.
"Both projects deal with improving the use of climate information in decision-making processes, in particular decision making in water management," said Gregg Garfin, deputy director of science translation and outreach at the UA's Institute of the Environment and a member of both project teams. "Both projects examine the vulnerabilities of communities to climate change" in urban and rural areas.
The projects, Garfin said, exhibit particular strengths: they are binational, with substantial input from scientists in Mexico; they focus on complex issues that require an interdisciplinary approach, such as the nexus between water and energy uses; they examine the interface between management decisions and the flow of information to water managers and other decision makers; and they are designed to improve the links between research and management, both individually and together, on both sides of the border and between national and regional entities in Mexico.
"The projects are significant because the region is connected through climate, natural resources, and rapid population growth, factors which in many cases involve collaboration on solutions to thorny management issues," Garfin said. "Yet, legal, institutional, economic, cultural, and language differences make it difficult to bridge the gap between countries."
One of the projects, called Moving Forward, is specifically geared toward increasing the resilience of communities that are at risk for future water shortages. "A lot of times climate information is not even included in policy that deals with water allocation and how water shortages are shared," Garfin said.
Funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Sectoral Applications Research Program, the project aims to change that by providing long-term water management plans for urban hotspots along the Arizona-Mexico border.
Researchers will pair up Arizona cities with similarly sized cities in Sonora, comparing Tucson to Hermosillo; Nogales, Ariz., to Nogales, Sonora; and Sierra Vista to Cananea. By doing this, the goal is to document and assess these communities' long-term water supply strategies; assess their vulnerabilities to changes in supply and demand, with particular focus on vulnerabilities at the urban-rural interface; and identify opportunities for adaptive water management. Adaptive management is a systematic process for continually improving management policies and practices by using science-based decision making and learning from the outcomes of management decisions through an ongoing program of intensive monitoring and adjustment. The goal of adaptive management is to reduce uncertainties and vulnerabilities in management decisions.
The researchers also will investigate water issues associated with the tourism and retirement economy in the rapidly expanding city of Puerto Peñasco, Sonora.
The quarterly Border Climate Summary is produced by the Climate Assessment for the Southwest.
Credit: CLIMAS, The University of Arizona
The team produces a quarterly bilingual climate summary to brief decision makers on climate issues that are particularly important to the region and create dialogues between policy makers and managers and the experts who make predictions, Garfin said. They seek to refine the climate summary with input from urban water and resource managers.
The other project, Information Flows and Policy: Use of Climate Diagnostics and Cyclone Prediction for Adaptive Water-Resources Management Under Climatic Uncertainty in Western North America, is funded by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research and is focused on assessing the risk of water supplies in both urban and rural areas.
The team has looked at the potential for extreme weather events like tropical cyclones and droughts to hit the area, the effect of rapidly growing populations, and the agriculture production risks climate change may bring to the North American Monsoon region—including south and southeastern Arizona, most of Sonora, and Baja California in Mexico.
The project is creating two-way communication between water and resource managers and the scientists assessing those resources.
Ultimately, the goals for both projects are the same: "We're trying to get stakeholders thinking about long-term climate change," Scott said.
Related Links
Adaptive Water Resources Management Under Climate Uncertainty project Web page
| http://www.udallcenter.arizona.edu/iai/ |
Moving Forward project Web page
| http://udallcenter.arizona.edu/sarp/ |
Current and past issues of the Border Climate Summary
| http://www.climas.arizona.edu/forecasts.html#border |


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Denmark, Copenhagen Post: "Bust Fatty Myth"
If you do, stand far away when it busts.
Sweden, Local: 'Models Too Thin"
In Jewish neighborhoods, we like them Softik!
Italy, Local: "Half Italian Men Live With Mom"
Mama mia for sex!
France, Connexion: "Staff Takes Part In Shoplifting"
At least they know what has been stolen.
Germany, Der Spiegel: "Citizenship For Sale"
In America, it is citizenship, heart, soul and life for sale.
Norway, Norway Post: "Good Day For Democracy"
Not in America!
Israel, Jerusalem: "Cheese And Salami Heist"
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