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Robertson and Delsing re-elected chair, vice chair of NWB
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Public school districts could levy more taxes to help pay for school security if a bill that is pending in the Nebraska Legislature passes.
The bill was introduced by Sen. Rick Kolowski of Omaha to help create safer schools. It would allow school districts to choose, based on a school board vote, how much money they to levy in property taxes to fund security in schools.
The bill would set a maximum of one cent for every $100 of taxable property.
Kolowski said that because the bill deals with taxes, it could deter some committee members from advancing it to the floor. He was pleased, however, with how attentive every member was during the hearing.
The Legislature would not be the entity taxing people under the bill. Rather, it would give school districts authority to do so if they wanted.
Kolowski added an amendment requiring an analysis of need in the schools, a public meeting on the results of that analysis and a final report to the state Department of Education.
Its a tool for their toolbox, Kolowski said. If a school district feels they are adequately safe and secure right now, they dont have to spend it. They dont have to raise it. They dont have to enact it.
Many supporters submitted written testimony urging the committee to advance the bill, with a number of them sharing their personal experiences with violence in Nebraska schools.
Millard shooting
Angelo Passarelli, administrative affairs director of Millard Public Schools, shared an experience at Millard South High School in his written testimony.
In 2011, a suspended student shot both his principal and assistant principal in the office and took his own life later. The principal was seriously injured and the assistant principal died from the gunshot wounds.
We have taken a position in our district that we will not discuss the tragic events of Jan. 5, 2011, unless by doing so it helps us heal or helps us move forward, Passarelli wrote. With that said, we think this bill will help us move forward.
Chadron shooting
Andy Pope, a middle school social studies teacher at Chadron Public Schools, also submitted written testimony. He was a victim of school violence when a seventh grade boy shot him during school in 1995.
As you know, Chadron Public Schools and I know firsthand the need that has developed in our society for the appropriate security measures within the school setting, Pope wrote. This bill will allow many schools the opportunity to take those first steps in creating the safe environment each student and staff member deserves.
Kolowski said experiences such as these are what drove him to sponsor this bill. He said he personally knew those affected in the Millard South High School incident.
You just cannot ignore, in this day and age, the security issues of any level of school, elementary, middle or high, Kolowski said.
Tom Casady, director of public safety for the City of Lincoln, wrote to support the bill as well, mentioning the tragedies that have happened in schools across the nation.
Fortunately, these tragedies are rare. As time passes, however, we should not forget the importance of security at our schools, Casady said. Children and teachers can focus on education only if they truly feel safe.
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RICHMOND -- Far from hospitals and morgues, disease sleuths are racing to understand the pace and pattern of California's deadly influenza season.
Sample 14603? This tiny vial of mucus -- one of thousands tested this winter by the state Department of Public Health lab -- is found to be infected with the virus known as influenza A, subtype H1N1.
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Terms and Conditions
Please Note: These terms relate specifically to The Art House, other properties may have different terms - refer to the individual property page for more information.
Unique Home Stays Ltd Booking Terms and Conditions
Please take the time to read these Terms and Conditions, we appreciate that it is tempting to skip the content but these things are important. We have written our Booking Terms and Conditions to describe clearly our policies and procedures and clarify the contractual relationship between you and the Owner of the property.
If you require any help or advice please contact us.
- General Information
- Making a Reservation
- Confirming a Booking
- Payment of Balance
- Payment of the Cautionary Deposit
- Refund of the Cautionary Deposit
- The Price of Your Holiday
- Price Guarantee
- Payment Method
- Booking Amendments
- Inter-property Transfers
- If the Owner Changes Your Accommodation
- Booking Cancellation Policy
- Arrival and Departure Times
- Restrictions/Specific Terms of the Property
- Eligibility
- Party Size and Members
- Additional Requirements
- Care of the Property
- Inventory
- House Books
- Personal Belongings
- Child-friendly Properties
- Linen
- Smoking
- Pets
- Authority to Sign
- Accommodation Reservation
- Insurance Requirements
- Property Standards
- Property Maintenance Issues and Complaints
- Privacy Policy
- Intellectual Copyright
- Liability
- Exclusion of Liability for Suppliers of Goods and Services
- Force Majeure
- Passports and Visas
- Breach of Contract
- Governing Law
1. General Information
1.1. Unique Home Stays Ltd is registered in England and Wales under Company Number 4502158. Our registered address is: Lantern Cottage, Trebudannon, Newquay TR8 4LP.
1.2. In these conditions, 'The Client' is the person who has made arrangements with the Agent as the principle contact or party leader and is named on the Unique Home Stays Booking Form and Confirmation. 'The Agent' is Unique Home Stays Ltd.
1.3. Unique Home Stays Ltd act as Agent for the Owners (or their representative) of the property (also referred to as 'the Owners' or 'the Owner') offering Self Catered and Catered holidays. Holiday booking arrangements are handled by Unique Home Stays Ltd, on behalf of the Owners, and the contractual relationship is directly between the Owner and the Client.
2. Making a Reservation
2.1. Reservations can be made by the Client via the internet or by telephoning the Unique Home Stays office. Unique Home Stays Ltd will provisionally hold the property chosen by the Client for forty-eight hours. At the point of making a provisional booking, the Client shall receive a copy of the Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) and a Booking Form. Only one property can be reserved by a Client at a time.
Please note: If payment (deposit or full balance) is not received by Unique Home Stays within 48 hours, the provisional booking will be cancelled automatically and the property dates will be released (This period is reduced to 24 hours for bookings commencing within seven days of the provisional booking date).
3. Confirming a Booking
3.1. To confirm a booking, the Client must acknowledge that they have read the T&Cs and complete the online Booking Form; confirmation of a booking is not possible without this.
3.2. The Client who completes the Booking Form and agrees the T&Cs does so on behalf of all members of the party and binds them jointly and severally to the terms therein (See Authority to Sign below).
3.3. The Client is also required to pay an initial deposit payment of 30% of the total cost of the holiday. If the booking confirmation date is within 2 weeks of the arrival date, Unique Home Stays shall require full payment of the holiday cost and any charges for additional services that might be due.
3.4. Any payment made by the Client to Unique Home Stays in respect of a property is deemed to confirm acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
3.5. Upon receipt of payment Unique Home Stays will secure the property chosen for the dates requested dates and will send the Client a receipt to confirm funds received.
3.6. Once a booking is confirmed and subject to the Cancellation Policy (Below), the Client is liable for payment of the balance of the accommodation cost, along with any additional charges.
Please note: For clarity, Booking Confirmation consists of three linked parts: Acceptance of the T&Cs, Payment and completion of the Booking Form. The T&Cs are deemed to be in force upon agreement by the Client and / or on receipt by Unique Home Stays of any payment from the Client. Entry to the property requires that all three parts are completed and the booking may be treated as a cancellation in accordance with the Cancellation Policy (below) if Unique Home Stays is not in receipt of a completed Booking Form within seven days of Confirming a Booking.
4. Payment of Balance
4.1. Payment of the balance of the accommodation cost (and any additional charges) is due in cleared funds 2 weeks prior to the arrival date. Although Unique Home Stays will endeavour to email a reminder for the balance payment to the Client, it is the Client's responsibility to ensure that payment is received by the due date.
4.2. Unique Home Stays requires that the Client pays the balance in full, using one payment method only (See Payment Methods below).
4.3. If the Balance Payment is not received by the due date, the Client authorises Unique Home Stays to debit any card details held for the Client with the appropriate charge. If funds are not available when requested, the booking shall be treated as a Cancellation by the Client (See Cancellation Policy below) and the booking dates will be released. Restoration of the holiday shall be treated as a new booking where the full accommodation cost is due; since the dates will be released restoration cannot be guaranteed. Unique Home Stays shall not be responsible for any charges incurred on transactions processed from the card number held on file.
4.4. For reasons of security and privacy, we do not provide full details of the locations of any of our accommodation until the Client pays the balance of the holiday cost in full. Upon receipt of the final balance payment, full directions to the property shall be provided to the Client.
5. Payment of the Cautionary Deposit
5.1. A Cautionary Deposit may be required to cover costs resulting from the action or inaction of the Client or a member of their party such as (but not limited to): the property being left in an unreasonable state, loss or non-return of keys, excessive or long distance telephone call charges, neglect or damage to the property, damage or loss of contents and/or, any extra or excessive cleaning costs required.
5.2. Where applicable, the amount of the Cautionary Deposit will be advised to the Client at the time of booking the holiday and in the Booking Confirmation email.
5.3. Where a Cautionary Deposit is required, Unique Home Stays will endeavour to email a reminder for the Cautionary Deposit to the Client, however it is the responsibility of the Client to ensure payment of this is received in full by Unique Home Stays a minimum of one week prior to your arrival date.
5.4. Access to the property will be denied if full payment of the Cautionary Deposit has not been made in cleared funds and the booking will be treated as a cancellation, no refund will be due or issued.
5.5. If paying the Cautionary Deposit by bank transfer, the Client must allow sufficient time to ensure that the funds are cleared by the due date.
5.6. Cheques are not accepted for Cautionary Deposit payments.
5.7. If the Cautionary Deposit is not received by the due date, the Client authorises Unique Home Stays to debit any card details held for the Client with the appropriate charge. If funds are not available when requested, the booking will be treated as a Cancellation by the Client (See Cancellation Policy below) and the booking dates will be released. Restoration of the booking shall be treated as a new booking where payment in full is due; since the dates will be released, restoration of a booking is not guaranteed. Unique Home Stays will not be held accountable for any charges incurred on any transactions processed from the card number held on file.
5.8. Cautionary Deposits paid by credit card are subject to a non-refundable processing charge (See Payment Method below).
Please note: To allow sufficient processing time, for bookings commencing on or between the last Friday in December and the first Friday in January, the Cautionary Deposit will be due no later than the 18th December.
6. Refund of the Cautionary Deposit
6.1. The cautionary deposit will be refunded within 14 days of your departure from the property less any costs incurred.
6.2. In the event of damages attributed to the Client or a member of their party during their stay Unique Home Stays shall notify this to the Client as quickly as reasonably possible together with any evidence provided by the Owner. The cost of any remedial action shall be deducted from the Cautionary Deposit and the balance refunded to the Client.
6.3. In the event that the cost of rectification for losses or damage caused by the Client or a member of their party exceeds the Cautionary Deposit held, Unique Home Stays shall notify the Client of any additional amount owing. The Client is advised that the property Owner reserves the right to pursue recovery of any additional cost over and above the Cautionary Deposit and for this reason adequate personal liability insurance is strongly recommended (See Insurance Requirements below). Should additional costs be incurred we shall provide the Clients' contact details to the Owner to facilitate recovery directly.
6.4. Unique Home Stays will not be held accountable for any bank charges or other losses incurred by the Client that result from us being unable to contact the Client to advise of any damages that may have occurred during their stay requiring deduction from the Cautionary Deposit. In this instance, Unique Home Stays cannot guarantee the balance of these funds will be refunded within 14 days.
6.5. In the event that Unique Home Stays is unable to contact the Client to advise of deductions from the Cautionary Deposit, then Unique Home Stays will not be held accountable for any bank charges or other losses incurred by the Client resulting from those deductions from the Cautionary Deposit. If Unique Home Stays is unable to contact the Client, refund of the balance of the Cautionary Deposit cannot be guaranteed within 14 days.
6.6. Where the cautionary deposit is paid by bank transfer it shall be refunded by bank transfer. To facilitate this, the Client must provide Unique Home Stays with their correct bank account details (Unique Home Stays Accounts Department: +44(0)1637 882016). Refund of the Cautionary Deposit will not be processed until Unique Home Stays is in receipt of your account details, Unique Home Stays cannot be held responsible if the damage deposit is not refunded within the 14 day time scale if this information has not been provided. A charge may apply where the Cautionary Deposit is credited to an international bank account.
Please note: If we are awaiting a quote from the Owner for repair/replacement of items, an extension of this 14 day timescale may be necessary. Please ensure we have all relevant contact details to enable us to contact you when refunding your damage deposit.
7. The Price of Your Accommodation
7.1. All prices quoted at the point of enquiry are valid until midnight of the day on which they were given. Prices quoted for a provisional booking are valid for 48 hours from when the provisional reservation is made (This period is reduced to 24 hours for bookings commencing within seven days of the provisional booking date).
7.2. After the reservation period, where Unique Home Stays has not received a deposit, prices quoted may be subject to change.
7.3. Notwithstanding the above, Unique Home Stays reserves the right to amend prices quoted as a result of errors or omissions. Any changes resulting from an error or omission shall be notified to the Client as soon as possible and the Client shall be able to cancel the booking if the amended price is significantly higher than the original price quoted.
7.4. Any changes in the rate of VAT shall be borne by the Client.
8. Price Guarantee
Errors and omissions excepting, Unique Home Stays guarantees that the price of the holiday will not be subject to any surcharges once the Client has paid a deposit, unless the booking has been amended, once the confirmation has been issued. All prices are based on £Sterling. The introduction of consumer levies or VAT changes is excluded from the Unique Home Stays surcharge guarantee.
Many Owners of properties on the Unique Home Stays website are not registered for VAT, in which case no VAT is payable. Where VAT is payable, this is included in the cost of the accommodation.
10. Payment Method
10.1. Payments may be made by debit card, credit card, bank transfer or cheque. Payment by cheque is not possible for Booking Deposits or Cautionary Deposits and sufficient time (we recommend two weeks) should be allowed for cheques or bank transfers to clear before the payment due date. Cheques for balance payments should be made payable to 'Unique Home Stays Ltd'. Post-dated cheques are not acceptable. Payment by credit card will be subject to a non-refundable surcharge of 1.8% of the transaction value.
10.2. Unique Home Stays shall not store or process debit or credit card details instead Unique Home Stays uses a secure online payment gateway provided by Sage Pay to process payments. For information, Sage Pay is an industry leader and has achieved the highest level of compliance under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and adheres to the most stringent levels of fraud screening, ensuring that card details remain secure throughout the transaction process.
10.3. All payments are made in £Sterling unless otherwise indicated. Overseas clients may pay in £Sterling by debit card, credit card, international bank transfer or cheque drawn on a UK bank. Any charges for receiving payments from overseas will be passed to the Client.
10.4. Where a tariff is advertised in a currency other than £Stirling or Euros, the currency will be converted into £Sterling on the day the payment is requested and the Client shall be advised of the £Sterling amount by the Property Advisor. All conversions will be valid on the day they are provided only and a new quotation will be given if payment is not received by the close of business.
10.5. For properties advertised in Euros, all payments shall be made in Euros into the Unique Home Stays Euro bank account (details shall be provided), Unique Home Stays will not convert amounts into £Sterling. The Client should contact their bank for details of the charges and how to process foreign transactions.
Please note: Please include the name of the lead Client, Unique Home Stays Booking Reference and the property name with all payments where possible.
11. Booking Amendments
11.1. Once a booking has been confirmed, providing that Unique Home Stays is informed no later than three months prior to the arrival date, booking amendments will be treated as changes and a £30 (Including VAT) Administration Fee will be charged to the Client.
11.2. Booking amendments requested within 2 weeks will be treated as a booking cancellation and may be subject to the terms of the Cancellation Policy (Below).
11.3. Once a property booking has been confirmed, the booking can only be changed to another property by treating the original booking as a Cancellation by the Client (See Inter-Property Transfers and Cancellation Policy below).
11.4. By agreeing these T&Cs the Client warrants that they will not sell or transfer the booking to another party without Unique Home Stays consent.
12. Inter-property Transfers
Unique Home Stays offers high quality, unique accommodation from an exclusive, carefully selected collection of privately owned and beautifully maintained properties. Due to the individual and bespoke nature of each property, transfers between properties are not possible.
13. If the Owner Changes Your Accommodation
In exceptional circumstances, it may be necessary to amend the arrangements made by the Client and the property Owner reserves the right to do so. Where such changes are considered to be a significant alteration of an essential item of the contract, the Owner will undertake to advise the Client as soon as is reasonably possible. Where a major change occurs (such as a change of destination or alternative property), provided it does not arise from circumstances amounting to Force Majeure (see below), the Client will be given the choice of either accepting the alternative arrangements or to cancel the booking; written confirmation of cancellation will be required. Once Unique Home Stays has received this in writing from the Client, a full refund of all monies paid, minus any credit card charges if applicable, will be made.
14. Booking Cancellation Policy
14.1. Booking Cancellation by the Client
14.1.1. A booking can only be cancelled prior to the accommodation start date.
14.1.2. A Client wishing to cancel a booking must telephone the UHS office and speak to a Property Advisor; Unique Home Stays will also require written confirmation of cancellation (email is acceptable). The written cancellation must be issued and signed by the Client. The cancellation takes effect from the day that the written confirmation is received. All cancellations will be subject to a £30 (Including VAT) administration charge.
14.1.3. A cancelled booking cannot be reinstated.
14.1.3. Cancellation Charges are as follows:
188.8.131.52. The holiday deposit (30% of the total holiday cost): Where cancellation notice is received after the deposit has been paid and no less than 2 weeks prior to the booking start date, then the deposit is forfeit.
22.214.171.124. 100% of the total holiday cost: Where cancellation notice is received after the balance is due and/or been paid and less than 2 weeks prior to the booking start date then the Client shall be liable for the full cost of the booking.
188.8.131.52. Subject to application of an Administration Fee of £30 (Including VAT), wherever possible, UHS will actively re-sell cancelled dates. If successful, subject to the limits above, we will return to you any monies paid less the difference between the cost of the cancelled booking and the replacement booking.
126.96.36.199. If UHS is unable to sell any part of the cancelled period then all monies paid will be forfeit and for this reason we strongly advise clients to obtain their own holiday cancellation insurance.
220.127.116.11. UHS shall not repay any monies due to the Client as the result of a booking cancelled by the Client until the whole of the cancelled period has been resold or the last day of that period is passed.
Please note: The ability to re-sell the dates only applies where UHS is actively marketing the property. In the event that the property is no longer advertised on the UHS website, the Client will need to contact the Owner to request a refund; UHS are not accountable and accept no liability in obtaining a refund in these circumstances.
14.2. Booking Cancellation by the Owner
14.2.1. It is extremely unlikely that an Owner cancels a confirmed booking. If however, for reasons beyond the reasonable control of the Owner, the property is no longer available the Owner reserves the right to cancel a booking. In this event, UHS or the Owner will inform the Client as soon as possible and alternative accommodation of at least comparable standard will be sought. If this is not acceptable to the Client and providing the cancellation does not arise from reasons of Force Majeure (Below) all monies paid by the Client will be refunded.
14.2.2. By accepting the alternative property the Client agrees to our Terms and Conditions. If the alternative accommodation has a lower tariff than the original property booked the Client will receive a refund of the difference. If the alternative property costs more than the original, the Client will be asked to pay the difference. UHS or the Owner will not be liable for any further obligations, compensation or claims by the Client.
15. Arrival and Departure Times
The Client is requested to adhere to the arrival and departure times listed for the property. Changes to these times can be requested prior to arrival but are subject to confirmation from the property Owner and may incur a charge.
16. Restrictions/Specific Terms of the Property
Some Unique Home Stays properties may have restrictions or specific terms in place for Clients staying at the property. UHS requests that Clients read the chosen property details thoroughly before confirming a booking. Once payment has been accepted for a booking, this becomes a confirmed booking and charges will apply should you wish to amend or cancel your booking.
17. Eligibility
Unique Home Stays properties are private homes. Individual Owners may have restrictions in place for the types of booking that they will accept in their property. Before confirming a booking, Clients must refer to the restrictions section of the UHS webpage for the specific property to identify any restrictions that apply. At the point of booking Unique Home Stays will request the occasion for your stay; if it transpires that the occasion is not as detailed, your Cautionary Deposit may be retained as compensation for the Owner.
18. Party Size and Members
18.1. There are limits on the maximum number of guests that can be at a property and the number of guests at the property must not exceed those limits except with prior written agreement from Unique Home Stays or the Owner. Admittance to the property may be refused or the Client may be asked to vacate the property immediately if this condition is not observed.
18.2. Party members are those detailed on the Booking Form completed by the Client. If the Client alters the party without prior request and/or if additional Clients are given unauthorised access to the property, then additional costs incurred will be deducted from the Cautionary Deposit. The Owner or UHS reserves the right to refuse admission to the property or to ask the Client to vacate the property with immediate effect if the Client fails to adhere to this condition.
18.3. Where a Small Group option rate has been paid the Client accepts that this is on the basis that a limited number of bedrooms are available for use. For example if the Client pays a 'Sleeping Two' rate at a property that accommodates four guests, then the rate reflects the fact that only one bedroom shall be used during your stay. Additional costs incurred for failure to adhere to this condition will be deducted from the Cautionary Deposit.
19. Additional Requirements
A Client requesting additional services such as additional cleaning, catering, activities, supermarket delivery etc., is required to arrange these as far in advance as possible of the arrival date. Generally, a minimum of seven days prior to the arrival date is required to arrange additional services. Where sufficient notice is not given, then arrangement of additional services is dependent on availability and is not guaranteed. Requests for additional services should be addressed to Unique Home Stays.
20. Care of the Property
20.1. The Client is legally obliged to take all reasonable and proper care of the property including buildings, gardens, fixtures, fittings, furniture, pictures and other effects in or around the property and shall leave them in the same state of repair and condition at the end of the rental period as found at the beginning.
20.2. In the event of any damage to property or equipment during the stay, the Client is required to notify the Owner; if this is not possible then the Client shall contact Unique Home Stays.
20.3. The Client shall leave the property in a clean and tidy condition: this includes cleaning all cutlery and crockery and placing all rubbish in appropriate waste or recycling bins.
20.4. The Client agrees to respect their surroundings and not to disturb or otherwise annoy the occupants of neighbouring properties. The Client also agrees to adhere to any specific noise restrictions in place at the property. The Owner reserves the right to enter the property to investigate concerns relating to the care of the property or to disturbances. The Owner is within their rights to request that Clients vacate the property with immediate effect if it is found to be in a neglected or damaged condition.
20.5. Failure of the Client to exercise reasonable care may result in deductions being made from the Cautionary Deposit.
20.6. On departure, if the Owner is dissatisfied with the condition of the property they may refuse to take a booking from the Client again. If a Client is excluded from any UHS property for any reason, UHS reserves the right to prevent the Client from booking any other UHS property.
Please note: Do ensure that you take all your belongings with you when you depart the property, as UHS reserves the right to deduct any charges incurred in returning your property from your Cautionary Deposit and/or debit/credit card held on file.
121. Inventory
Where an inventory has been provided for the rental property, the Client is requested to report any discrepancies to Unique Home Stays on arrival, otherwise the inventory will be deemed to be correct.
22. House Books
Where Unique Home Stays has provided leather-bound House Books, these are for reference during your stay only. The Client agrees to not remove the House Book from the property. The replacement cost of a House Book is £85 plus VAT and will be deducted from the Cautionary Deposit.
23. Personal belongings
Neither Unique Home Stays nor the Owner can accept any responsibility or liability for loss of or damage to any of the Client's personal items, belongings or vehicles, however caused. If the Owner is required to enter the property during a stay (E.g. to carry out maintenance or cleaning), the Client is advised to ensure that a member of their party is present; if this is not possible, the Client has the right to decline services at their discretion but no refunds shall be given for services not used.
24. Child-friendly properties
At child-friendly properties in which the Owner has provided a high chair, cot and stair-gate or other similar facilities, these are for use at the discretion of the Client and neither the Owner nor Unique Home Stays shall be responsible for any damages that occur as a result of usage. Please note that UHS advises a cot may only be occupied by a child aged 24 months or less.
25. Linen
Sun cream, fake tan, waterproof make-up and hair dye can all cause permanent damage to bedding, linen and towels and Unique Home Stays asks that the Client to take care when using these products. UHS recommends that Clients planning to use such products during their stay bring their own spare linen to prevent damage to items within the property. If damage / staining does occur and the items cannot be cleaned, a charge may be levied from the Cautionary Deposit to replace these items.
26. Smoking
Please note that all Unique Home Stays properties are non-smoking. Clients failing to adhere to this condition may forfeit the Cautionary Deposit.
27. Pets
27.1. Pets are only permitted at pet friendly properties with prior consent of Unique Home Stays and the property Owners; an additional accommodation charge will be made for pets.
27.2. Any specific terms for pets included on the Booking Form must be adhered to. Where pets are permitted, they are to be kept under control at all times. The Client is responsible for any damage caused by pets whether inside or outside the property. If extra cleaning is required as a result of a Client having pets in the property, this may be deducted from the Cautionary Deposit.
27.3. Clients must not allow their pets into bedrooms or on the furniture. Neither UHS nor Owners can accept responsibility for pet safety. Clients are not to leave pets unsupervised at the property at any time.
27.4. Clients shall dispose of pet faeces in a clean and sanitary manner.
27.5. Where the description of a property states 'Sorry no pets' or otherwise restricts pets at the property, UHS or the Owners cannot guarantee that pets have not been kept previously at the property.
28. Authority to Sign
28.1. The person who completes the Booking Form certifies that they:
28.1.1. Are authorised to agree the Booking Conditions on behalf of all persons included on the Booking Form, including those substituted or added at a later date, and binds them jointly and severally to these terms.
28.1.2. Are over eighteen years of age.
28.1.3. Agree to take responsibility for the party members occupying the property, and to notify Unique Home Stays if they are not a member of that party.
29. Accommodation Reservation
When the Client, has made a payment and returned all paperwork as requested, the holiday accommodation is confirmed. Confirmation is the acceptance of the booking by UHS under these Terms and Conditions. Unique Home Stays will send the Client, a confirmation email verifying the details of the accommodation that has been booked. This is the only confirmation that will be sent unless the Client decides to alter any details of the holiday booked (charges will apply), when an updated invoice will be issued.
30. Insurance requirements
Although not mandatory as part of the T&Cs, Unique Home Stays strongly advises the purchase of holiday insurance. Clients should obtain insurance that at least includes holiday cancellation cover for the value of their booking for their own protection and peace of mind. Ideally the insurance policy will cover other eventualities such as travel and road conditions as neither UHS nor the Owner shall be liable for circumstances that may prevent you accessing the property (See Force Majeure, below). Clients are legally responsible for any damage caused during their stay at the property therefore we also strongly recommend that any insurance covers losses due to personal liability claims.
31. Property Standards
The properties marketed by Unique Home Stays are inspected carefully on an annual basis, however UHS does not accept any liability for any misrepresentation by the Owner or any change made by the Owner since our inspection. Changes may occur during the period between the preparation of the description and your accommodation booking; therefore UHS reserves the right to change any of the facilities or services advertised. UHS does not accept responsibility for modifications made by the Owner without our knowledge; for breakdown in water supply, gas or electricity; for infestation, or the breakdown of swimming pool filtration systems, although the Owner will do everything within their control to arrange for these problems to be solved. It is a requirement that any problems are reported immediately to the property Owner or UHS.
32. Property Maintenance Issues and Complaints
32.1. The Client must report any pre-existing damage noticed upon arrival within 24 hours.
32.2. If any issues arise during the stay the Client must contact the property Owner or Unique Home Stays as soon as reasonably practicable for the issue to be investigated and, if required, to take any remedial action. If an issue is not reported and the Owner is denied an opportunity to investigate or rectify a problem during the holiday, then the Client will have waived all rights in the matter.
32.3. If the Client feels that their complaint has not been resolved satisfactorily on completion of the holiday, Unique Home Stays requests that the verbal complaint is followed-up by writing to the Owner within seven days of departure from the property.
32.4. It is the responsibility of the Owner and the Client to resolve any disputes arising between them, including those relating to retention of the Cautionary Deposit in whole or part. As the Agent, Unique Home Stays Ltd is not and cannot become responsible or involved in this process since the contractual relationship is between the Client and the property Owner.
33. Privacy Policy
33.1. Any personal information supplied to Unique Home Stays is used, held or stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
33.2. UHS shall only make information about you available to those involved in supplying your holiday; this includes the property Owner to whom we will provide the Client name, additional guest names and Client contact details. UHS never provides Client information to anyone else without first obtaining consent, unless we are obliged by law to disclose it.
33.3. Personal information provided by the Client in registering for a service will be used by UHS in the provision of that service or to inform you about any other of our services that may be of interest. In any email communication that is not essential to the provision of the requested service UHS will always provide the option to unsubscribe.
33.4. In agreeing these T&Cs the Client warrants that the property details, including the property name, address and Owner details will not be reproduced or passed onto a third party without permission from UHS.
33.5. For the security and privacy of the Owner, UHS shall not disclose the true name of the property until a deposit has been received and the T&Cs agreed by the Client. The full details, including the address, comprehensive directions and key collection arrangements shall be sent upon receipt of the balance payment in full.
33.6. The Client agrees to not, under any circumstances, exploit for commercial purposes any photographic or moving images of the property.
34. Intellectual Copyright
The copyright and all other rights on uniquehomestays.com are owned by Unique Home Stays or the material is included with the permission of the rights owner; copying site content for any commercial or business use is strictly prohibited.
35. Liability
35.1. Unique Home Stays shall not be liable fothe employ of Unique Home Stays or any act, neglect or default on the part of the Owners or any other person not within their employ or otherwise under their control, nor for any accident, damage, loss, injury, expense or inconvenience, whether to person or property, which the Client or any other person may suffer or incur arising out of, or in any way connected with the rental accommodation unless UHS is responsible. In addition, UHS accepts no liability for loss of or damage to a Client's possessions on the Owner's property or land.
35.2. Nothing in these conditions excludes or limits the liability of UHS: for death or personal injury caused by UHS negligence; or for any matter which it would be illegal for UHS to exclude or attempt to exclude their liability.
35.3. Whilst we do not exclude or limit our liability for loss or damage sustained by Clients as a result of negligence by our employees or agents, this cannot extend to actions/omissions by the property Owner over whom we have no direct control.
35.4. UHS (for itself, its employees and agents) and the Owner shall not, except if caused by our negligence or breach of these Booking Conditions, be under any liability to the Client or third parties for any accident, damage, loss, injury, expense or inconvenience, which may be suffered, incurred or arise out of or in any way connected with the rental. No term of the Contract is enforceable under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 by a person who is not party to the Contract.
36. Exclusion of Liability for Suppliers Goods and Services
Unique Home Stays include a number of suppliers on uniquehomestays.com and can accept no liability for any goods or services provided by these suppliers. The Client should check that they agree to the suppliers' own terms and conditions before trading with them.
37. Force Majeure
Unique Home Stays cannot accept any liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected by circumstances amounting to force majeure. Force majeure is any event which UHS or the Owner could not, even with all due care and attention, avoid. Such events may include war or threat of war, civil strife, natural or nuclear disaster, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, fire, adverse weather conditions, unforeseen local building or road-works, unavoidable technical problems with transport, closure or congestion of airports or ports, cancellations or changes of schedule by scheduled airlines and all similar circumstances beyond our control.
38. Passports and Visas
It is the responsibility of the Client to ensure that all travel documentation is valid as airlines will not permit passengers to travel who do not have the correct documentation and who cannot comply with all regulation Health requirements: there are currently no vaccinations required for entry into the UK.
39. Breach of Contract
If any of the above conditions are breached by the Client or any member of their party, the Owner or Unique Home Stays reserves the right to enter the property and request that the party leave the property with immediate effect.
40. Governing Law
This agreement is governed by English law with English Courts having exclusive jurisdiction.
Thank you for completing the booking form and taking the time to read through the Terms and Conditions.
Additional Pet Specific Terms & Conditions
- While pet-friendly properties is a term used by Unique Home Stays to describe those properties where the Owner has indicated that they are happy for family pets to holiday with you, please note that there are no specific property modifications that have taken place to accommodate pets.
- Dogs are only permitted at those properties that are marketed as such and the number of dogs that each property accommodates is detailed on each property page. If you wish to holiday with a pet other than a dog, it would be necessary for Unique Home Stays to achieve consent from the owner prior to confirming your booking.
- An additional accommodation charge is applicable for bookings that include dogs. This additional charge will be clearly detailed against your booking and the fee is payable prior to your arrival at the property.
- Please do not leave your pets alone or unsupervised in the property at any time during your stay.
- Pets are not permitted in the bedrooms or on the furniture at any time.
- For the safety and comfort of your dog we request that owners exercise due diligence at all times, especially where the property is located near a road/livestock. Unique Home Stays nor the property owner can accept responsibility for the safety of your pet.
- We request that you bring your own pet provisions, including bedding.
- Pets should be cleaned and fully dried off before entering the property after being outside.
- In the interests of hygiene, health and safety and out of consideration for others it is important that you clean-up after your pet and dispose of any mess in a sanitary and responsible manner.
- You are responsible for any damage caused by your pet, whether inside or outside the property. If extra cleaning is required as a result of a Client having pets in the property, this may be deducted from your Cautionary Deposit.
- Please note that additional restrictions may apply to some properties - please refer to the Property Specific Terms and Conditions for more information.


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Bruce Cronquist is a guest author from the Office Fundamentals team.
My wife Valerie and I volunteer at the Seattle Humane Society, where we foster dogs. Sometimes we host a dog in our house for a few days to give the pup a kennel break, or we might provide a home for a few months if they're recovering from a medical condition. We use OneNote to keep records about each dog and help provide status updates.
Every dog gets two pages–one for care notes, and one to describe their personality. Notes could include unique traits, training progress and challenges, medical information, or just funny stories. We send these records to the dog foster program coordinator, who tracks each animal's care and shares information with potential adopters. It's easy to add new dog data because OneNote is always available on the desktop. But if something happens while we're out and about on a canine adventure, it's just as simple to stay current: Since OneNote syncs to our Windows phones, we just open our foster dog notebook and add a note.
Status updates
Duke was a puppy who joined us for a few weeks so our dog could teach him doggie manners. OneNote helped us track his training progress, start following his personality development, and send pictures and funny stories to the program coordinator.
When we hosted a mom, Raya, and her litter of puppies, we tag-teamed the care and feeding of the family–a lot of work, but well worth it. OneNote helped us to simplify tracking their weight and feeding habits, plus it was easy to leave reminder notes for each other.
Tables in OneNote make it easy to track information and see trends. In this case, we needed to make sure the puppies were all gaining weight proportionally:
OneNote makes everything convenient and easy to access, no matter where we are. We can email our notes to the adoption staff, or they can just check out the file on SkyDrive. We also use our notes and pictures to create a book at the end of the year chronicling the foster dogs for that year. Thanks OneNote!
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On December 20, 1909, department store worker George Neighbour heroically gave his life to save two female colleagues caught in a huge blaze opposite Clapham Junction station.
His sacrifice has been immortalised with a plaque at Battersea Arts Centre, and as part of the historic building's 120th anniversary the venue, working with the Wandsworth Guardian, is calling for 12 more Good Neighbours of the area to be commemorated.
Battersea Arts Centre, that started life as a town hall, will, each week, be profiling every decade since 1890 to provide inspiration, and in September a panel will select the 12 worthy winners.
Associate artistic director Sarah Golding said: "George Neighbour's actions that day sum up our historic town hall's ongoing spirit – an everyday man who, at a critical point, chose bravery and selflessness for the greater good of others.
"We now want to mark the 120th anniversary of this historic building by celebrating 12 other unsung heroes from Battersea's past and present who, like George, deserve recognition for their contribution to our community."
Researchers can also visit online archive bacarchive. org.uk that includes material from the Wandsworth Heritage Service, and uncover people to nominate.
To nominate someone, fill out a nominations card and drop it off at the centre or Battersea library, or visit the nominations page at bac.org.uk/ourgoodneighbours.


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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - St. Johns County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating a death they are calling suspicious near the Duval-St. Johns County line Sunday night.
Investigators said it happened in a part of the woods behind the Target shopping center off A1A, that's frequented by the homeless.
"Sometime later this afternoon after 5 p.m., we responded to this area and found the individual deceased," said St. Johns County Sheriff Cpl. Catherine Payne. "This has been an active transient camp for quite some time."
Authorities didn't say if those involved were homeless or not. They surveyed the scene, took pictures for hours, and and questioned witnesses, saying there is no threat to the people who live around here.
"We do have several witnesses in custody as well as several suspects, and at this point of time investigators are just trying to talk to everybody and find out what occurred," said Cpl. Catherine Payne.
"This is the first time I saw the cop cars, and you know I was going to church. Seeing it is not something I'm used to down here in Ponte Vedra," said Dylan Richmond.
For Richmond, the scene was surprising but it won't stop him from coming back to the area.
"I mean I'm not worried about it, but it is startling to think that could happen in a place I felt was somewhat secure," Richmond said.
Sgt. Chuck Mulligan said investigators are not searching for a suspect, but did not release any further information.
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Jericho's band isn't performing tonight, giving him a chance to run his highlight reel segment, with tonight's honored guest, Ryback. So Jericho tells Ryback how he understands him and his drive for the title, but that if he wins the title
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STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) — State corrections officials are investigating an incident that left four workers injured at the Stillwater prison.
Minnesota Department of Corrections spokesman John Schadl says one contract employee and a prison guard were taken to a local hospital Wednesday after an altercation and later released. Schadl says two additional employees suffered minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment.
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A George Strait Song: Kyle Park's 'Fit for the King' Official Radio Debut
Kyle Park is not new to Texas Music. He's been at it, cultivating a loyal, large and growing fan base for over seven years. His current album "Beggin' for More," was released in April and has all ready seen two singles climb the Texas charts all the way to the top. His third single is due out to radio this month, and Park called into Radio Texas, LIVE! for it's official radio debut.
When Kyle and I spoke he and the band had just gotten back from playing in Denver and Nebraska. So how were these Texans received north of the Mason Dixon?
"We'd played [Denver] before with Josh Abbott and Cory Morrow and Turnpike Troubadours," says Park."This was out first time to headline and we had just shy of 1,000 people… They love country music!
Park's latest and fourth album "Beggin' for More" was released just two months ago, and all ready features two No.1 singles ("True Love,""The Night is Young"). But Park is all ready itchin' to get working on his fifth album. And he has a fresh new outlook for this one.
"Yeah! I guess there's no rest for the weary," Park says laughing. "I all ready have ideas for new songs, styles and things I want to do. This time around instead of having twelve songs written when I go into the studio, and having charts, and trying to record 4-5 songs a day, I'm gonna rent a house for a month, we're gonna record the music in the house and write the songs on the spot."
We all know George Strait, he just landed the 60th No.1 single of his career and has announced he will be retiring from touring once his current Cowboy Rides Away Tour wraps in 2014.
We'll likely never be able to gauge his influence on Country Music over the past 30 years. But in one song Kyle Park has given us perhaps a reference point, and clearly shown the affect King George has had on him. And the new tune ships to radio very soon.
"One of my heroes is George Strait," Kyle told me. "And I have this song on my record that's a collaboration of all my favorite songs by him, all my favorite titles, it's called "Fit for the King," every word [in it] is a George Strait song."
To say it's a clever song is an understatement. True George Strait has had 60 No. 1's, and countless more Top 10's so Park wasn't short on Strait titles to choose from. But still, the fact that he was able to put over thirty of them into one song, and make a sensible story out of it is pretty cool.
Check the official radio debut of "Fit for the King" below, and the best part? You all ready know all the words!


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Powdery sand beach
This Antigua resort fronts a white-sand Caribbean beach 1.5 km (1 mi) long, on the island's west coast; downtown St. John's is 10 km (6 mi) away and the airport is 16 km (10 mi) northeast.
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The Jolly Beach Resort & Spa All Inclusive includes access to pools, tennis courts, a kids' club, a spa tub within a rock waterfall, and nightly entertainment.
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All-Inclusive Details
This resort is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities and taxes are included.
Food and beverages
- All meals, snacks, and beverages included
Activities and facilities/equipment
All non-motorized water sports are included.
Water activities
- Kayaking
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- Fitness facilities
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- Supervised activities for children between 3 and 16 years old
- Access to onsite clubs
- Onsite live performances
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Jolly Beach Resort & Spa All Inclusive features restaurants, a poolside bar, a bar/lounge, and a swim-up bar. Recreational amenities include 2 outdoor pools with pool umbrellas, a fitness facility, and a children's club. The property's full-service health spa has body treatments, facials, and beauty services. Business amenities include small meeting rooms, audio-visual equipment, and business services. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas, and wired Internet access is available for a fee. This Antigua resort provides event space for banquet facilities and conference/meeting rooms. Concierge services, wedding services, and tour assistance are available. A full-service wedding coordinator can work out the details of ceremonies conducted either in the on-site gazebo or on the beach (surcharge).
Children and teens enjoy a full schedule of games and activities, both indoors and outdoors, created just for them. The Jolly Kidz Club for the 3-12-year-old set, boasts supervised activities and a well-equipped playground complete with slides, swings, and a sand pit. The Jolly Teenz Club for those 13-16 years old features flat-screen televisions and video-game consoles. Babysitting is also available for an additional fee.
Adult activities include pool aerobics, crazy coconut bowling, Calypso and Reggae dance classes, bonfire on the beach with limbo and fire show, and lessons in the West Indian dialect. An air-conditioned fitness center contains stationary bicycles, stair machines, treadmills, weight benches, and free weights. A certified instructor is on site during hours of operation (open daily, but closed during the midday heat).
Additional amenities include A Cyber Café with 2 computers, Internet access, a printer, and a scanner (surcharges may apply for some services). In addition to the property's health spa, a hair salon is on site. A variety of shops, a casino, and a piano, are just some of the varied and rich experiences and activities this resort offers.
Guest parking is complimentary.
The Spa at Palms Wellness Center offers services such as stone therapy, soothing body wraps and treatments, scrubs, and deep tissue massage. Manicures/pedicures, aromatherapy, and facials are also available. Special treatment packages are offered for young children and teenagers. Advanced reservations required for massage and for spa treatments.
- Conference center
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- Number of meeting rooms - 3
- Terrace
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Poolside bar
- Swim-up bar
- Fitness facilities
- Children's club (free)
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms 3
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Total number of rooms - 464
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of floors - 4
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Arcade/game room
- Tennis on site
- Number of bars/lounges - 3
- Wedding services
- Free breakfast
- Concierge services
- Full-service spa
- Hair salon
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Number of restaurants - 5
- Free self parking
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool sun loungers
- Outdoor tennis courts - 4
- Shopping on site
- Spa services on site
Family Friendly Amenities
- Outdoor pools
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor tennis courts
- Children's club (free)
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Arcade/game room
Available in all rooms:
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Satellite TV service
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Ceiling fan
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room massage available
- Television
- Daily housekeeping
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- In-room safe (surcharge)
- WiFi (surcharge)
Where to Eat
The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information.)
Hemispheres - Jolly Beach Resort & Spa All Inclusive's main restaurant is open-air with colorful table linens under glass. Open daily, it offers breakfast, lunch, and theme dinner buffets.
Ristorante Bocciolo - Indoor, air-conditioned, dinner-only Italian restaurant with antipasti bar and á la carte menu featuring homemade pasta. Reservations required. Dress code: long pants, collared shirts for men (no jeans, beach sandals, or athletic shoes for either men or women). Surcharges may apply for select menu items.
Lydia's Caribbean Seafood - Beachfront, nautical-themed, open-air spot surrounded by the neon-colored wood-stall vendors of the Crab Hole Village. Open for dinner and Sunday brunch with á la carte dinner choices such as grilled swordfish, crab/salmon cake, seared red snapper with passionfruit sauce, beer-battered conch. Reservations required. Surcharges may apply for select menu items.
Margarita's Restaurant - This à la carte restaurant features an outdoor dining area, and specializes in Mexican fare and margaritas.Reservations required.
Coconut Grill - Open-air grill between pool and beach serving burgers, jerk chicken, French fries. Open for lunch only.
Splash - Two-story wood structure with poolside bar and swim-up bar on lower level, covered seating offering panoramic sea view on upper level.
Entertainment Bar - Casual, colorful spot, that is part of a three-structure open-air complex of wood roofs supported by wood poles next to an expansive plaza. One structure shelters the bar, another the bandstand, and the third shelters the dance floor. Live music nightly.
Nearby Things to Do
The majority of recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this Antigua resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).
Guests of Jolly Beach Resort & Spa All Inclusive are free to use snorkeling gear, windsurfers, sailboats, kayaks, and pedal boats, 4 lighted tennis courts, and 2 full basketball courts. Complimentary beginners' scuba-diving lessons are offered in the main pool, with diving excursions available (surcharge). A games room which is part of the Cyber Café provides a pool table, table tennis, and darts. Other recreational opportunities include shuffleboard and cricket.
Other recreational activities offered at this All Inclusive Resort are Crazy coconut bowling, the Jolly Beach Olympics, Calypso and Reggae dance classes, and bonfire on the beach with limbo and fire show. In addition, there will be celebrations for the Antigua Carnival in July and August, Antigua's Independence Day from October 27th to November 1st, Father Christmas on the beach, and Fireworks for New Years.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Fitness classes on site
- Basketball on site
- Kayaking on site
- Sailing on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Tennis lessons on site
- Volleyball on site
- Windsurfing on site
- Beach volleyball on site
- Boat tours nearby
- Ziplining nearby
Spa Services
- Massages on beach
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
Resort Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 10 per night (rates may vary)
- In-room safe fee: USD 3 per day
Resort Name
- Jolly Beach
- Jolly Beach All Inclusive
- Jolly Beach Bolans
- Jolly Beach Resort
- Jolly Beach Resort All Inclusive
- Jolly Beach Resort All Inclusive Bolans
- Jolly Resort
- Jolly Beach Antigua
- Jolly Beach Hotel Bolans
- Jolly Beach Resort & Spa Antigua/Bolans
- Jolly Beach Resort And Spa
- Jolly Beach Resort All Inclusive Jolly Harbour
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- Jolly Beach Jolly Harbour
- Jolly Beach Resort Spa All Inclusive
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Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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The likable country crooner, who had put his musical dreams on hold to provide for his family, was crowned the Season 2 winner of "The X Factor" Thursday night at the end of an outrageously bloated two-hour finale that aired on Fox. With the victory, he earns a $5 million recording contract with Sony Music.
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I also love how people keep making fun of Nene's contract, I guess people have not seen that the Pacers now have a similar contract in Roy Hibbert and Danny "I'm making 13mil a year to sit home" Granger.
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I also love how people keep making fun of Nene's contract, I guess people have not seen that the Pacers now have a similar contract in Roy Hibbert and Danny "I'm making 13mil a year to sit home" Granger.
About Hibbert, I think putting on so much weight was a mistake. He was much more fit/mobile last year. I know he wanted to build his lower body so he wouldn't be pushed off the block so easy, but I think he gave up too much agility to do so. I hope he considers trimming down.
I'm not so sure that it's a weight problem but he seems to be back to shooting a lot of his shots off-balance or otherwise awkwardly.
One of them is right here (although I wasn't on PD saying these things because this is the first time I've logged on in months). I was very down on the team (emotionally as well) until the past few games. They seem to have finally started playing like they have some form of professional training at the sport. It's fun to be able to watch the games again and not want to throw something at my tv the whole time.
I agree. JMO, but that seems to indicate a conditioning issue. Dude is just not in shape yet. Plus he seems to be rushing things a little. I expect most of that to go away as the season grinds on.
*removed* Just keep politics and religion completely out of it, please.
Confidence is shot, he questions all his moves and situations on offense and then the hesitation kills the moment. Last night he got a post feed that had him primed to walk Cousins right back to the rim, and instead he stopped and faced up. Forget if that was the missed jumper or the drive where his dribble was knocked off his leg, but I remember it was ugly.
And FT% is not a weight issue, that's mind games.
He needs to get Cheech Marin's character from Tin Cup to get him out of the funk.
If there are any PGA Tour fans on here, you'll get this analogy:
I think Hibbert is going through the "Duval" situation. A lot of people don't know or remember, but Duval was right there with Tiger in his prime. Sure, Tiger was better, but man was Duval close. The guy was an incredible golfer, and was clearly going to be able to challenge Tiger (Think Phil, but potentially better). All of the sudden, Duval goes and loses a TON of weight, puts on a TON of muscle...and his game goes to ****. He basically over-tweaked his body to the point of ruining his career.
I don't think what Roy has done is that bad, he hasn't destroyed his career. He has, however, done some things that have adversely affected his game, and it needs to stop. Drop some of the weight, get some of that quickness back.
Call me crazy, but this was a great game for the Pacers. Here's why:
At this point, all those saying we needed Paul to be "The Man" have seen why we don't. We need Paul to score efficiently and play elite defense. Leave being the Man to West or Hill. Option 1, West. Option 2, Hill.
We've found what works. We didn't win tonight because the team got hot from 3 or something, we won because David and George took over offensively, and had some players make some very key plays (Sam Young, DJ with a couple VERY important shots). The team, yet again, showed improvement. I've said it over and over, but I won't completely freak out until the team stops showing improvement. That has yet to happen.
Final point: All of those railing against Vogel, give him a little credit for adjusting his offense, keeping his guys playing ELITE defense, and starting to go away from his squad subs. He's making adjustments, and the team is responding with wins. It wasn't long ago that Indiana wouldn't even be competitive on these West Coast trips.
Go Pacers!
Great games by HIll and West again. But I wish people would stop saying that because West has been having some good games recently, you have to look at what our team has done with a grain of salt. Last I checked, David West is an Indiana Pacer and will be at least for the entire season. So whatever he does for us is a credit for us, not something you can't consider when evalutating our team. If you're waiting for all 10 players in our rotation to consistently play well, you're going to be waiting a long time. Not everybody plays great every night. He's had his little funks as well as everybody else on the team. The only difference is that he's been a bona fide scorer in this league where nobody else currently playing has been.
When LeBron goes off for 40 points, I doubt anybody comments that if they need LeBron to put up 40 they're not as good as they looked because as you can see he clearly only averages 25. Big games don't exist unless the team makes an effort to get the ball to the hot hand and give up their shots. So yes, West isn't gonna score 30 every night. But we're finally playing like he's our primary scorer consistently.
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Here's why I disagree on Green not contributing. Last night there were a couple of up for grabs rebounds that Green's vertical saved the day on and turned into Pacers possessions. And when he made the bad pass it was Green that ran it down and turned it into not just a Kings TO but a foul to boot.
Green is moderately physical and is still bringing his vertical game to challenge inside.
The team isn't fixed, it's on a more healthy, believable grade of improvement. They've had the right situation to help that along in terms of schedule, but it's okay to be developing while playing easier early season opponents (see all NCAA football).
Here's what they've learned
- Hill/West are fitting into a Parker/Duncan role now, less Paul-Roy as the offensive focus
- This lets Paul and Roy work more from the 3rd-4th option role instead which means you don't 100% have to have them going in order to limp along
- Roy is playing great defense and is crucial to that end and the team's outstanding FG% and PPG defense
- Young is obviously the defensive stopper and a McKey-like "what do you need" type, not starter talent but you are glad when he gets his minutes
- Green is backing off and appears to be still looking for his role, but at least he/they aren't making him the focus right now while he slumps.
- Paul has been showing an improved ability to drive and dish
- Ian can be relied on as a physical frontline guy, but like Green he's still trying to figure out when/where he can or should get the ball
If I'm giving out homework to Vogel it's to get a reliable PnR game going between DJ and Ian because that's untapped gold that can have a major impact on getting them going while also generating much needed bench offensive flow. If Ian would protect his dribble a bit better going to the rim then this combo would be even more lethal.
And back to West-Roy, maybe Roy-David are like Smits-Dale, just in a way opposite from what we thought. That can still work even if we eventually would like to see more offense from Roy's salary.
BTW - game specific, where's all the complaining about that obvious hip-hugging carry last night, I think it was Garcia. He lost his dribble, cradled it to his hip, put his other hand on the ball to secure it (a 2 handed dribble?) and then put the ball back on the floor and continued to drive to the rim. It was right in front of me and I was p*****, and the replay in-arena confirmed I was right to be. Terrible missed call.
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GH is way more clutch than Granger is when it comes to getting a basket.
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
And also nobody is asking for all 13 players to be consistent, I have not seen anybody saying that, is it too much to ask for at least 5 or 6 players to be consistent? I don't think so.
This is exactly what Peck ( or is it Hicks ? ) said about Hibbert.....he's "Gladiator" from the Marvel Universe. His production on the offensive end is entirely reliant on his confidence in himself. The more confidence he has...the more effective he is...the less confidence he has...the less effective he is.
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PG and Hibbert MUST STEP UP and at least become produce more on the offensive end.
BTW.....what you just said about PG simply being a Complementary Player is what I think his best role will be going forward. PG has been given the chance to fill the role that Granger filled....unfortunately, I do not think that his mentality is best suited to be "Batman"....but to be "Robin". PG may have all the talent and skill to be "Batman" but he doesn't have the aggressiveness nor willingness to simply "take over". On the other side of the coin.... I think that Granger has the mentality and aggressiveness to want to "take over" and to "Be the Man" but does not have the necessary talent or skill level to become a Carmelo-type Player. IMHO....Granger can sometimes take over a game...but doesn't have the requisite talent or skill to do it on a regular basis like Carmelo can.
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
I like that he's helping on the defensive end...but this level of offensive production and being inefficient isn't going to help over the long term. Add in the amount of wear and tear that is put on DW where he is the only Player that can be relied upon on the offensive end...and it's not good in the long term.
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Just wanted to reiterate how much I love watching David West play. Yeah, I know his defense leaves much to be desired, but if Roy Hibbert played with half the heart, anger and intensity as David West, he would be the most dominant center in the league. There's something special about West's fight, hustle, and desire to win. You couldn't ask for a better vet example for your locker room.
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Yeah, he appears way more "bulkier" this year. It's even more noticeable on tv. Not sure if this is contributing to any of his struggles or not but i have noticed it.
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Pessimism doesn't mean it's right and that's something that annoys me. I was getting annoyed with our play as much as anyone else, but I wouldn't say to "blow it up" a month into the season after coming off a season where we were the 5th best team and not having Danny.
This team is still plenty good and it's shown in recent games. It's should get even better.
Hopefully we keep it going and start dominating our opponent, but the way we've played as a unit is an auspicious sign moving forward.
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More on West and Hill--they're so key to our team because they are two of our smartest players. It's just tough to quantify how important it is to have guys with high basketball IQ out there. This team is going to be very good when Danny comes back.
Maybe Roy needs to accidentally elbow me in the head at the airport again.......
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"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground. Amen. "