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UPSCALE LODGE SLEEPS 16-35! Close to all, sauna, pool table

Bedrooms 6
Space 3,600 sq. ft.
Property type house
Minimum Stay 2 nights

About the property

Lily Bear Lodge sleeps up to 35 people comfortably! Our luxurious well appointed home with log interior accents is great for youth groups, women's or men's retreats, company trainings, or large family reunions.

3 main areas

~~~~~The main house is 4 bedrooms and 3 baths (sleeps 16)

is adjoining the

~~~~2 Story Town Home Unit which is 1 bedroom and 1 bath with a multi purpose room that can be closed off and used as a 2nd bedroom (Sleeps 15).

~~~~~ The Studio is not adjoining (sleeps 4)

~ 4 bedroom sleeps 16 4 queens, 3 fulls, 2 twins

~ Game unit sleeps 15 (has pool table and sauna) 6 fulls, 1 king, 1 twin

*This unit has a multi purpose room which can act as a bedroom/ large dining area (we have folding tables and chairs) / Group meeting room / Board game and game room.

~ Studio sleeps 4 people 1 queen, 1 full *Optional

All with separate kitchen areas.

Bed Arrangements:

Bedroom 1: King Bed (- Town House upeer level)

Bedroom 2: 1 Queen Bed (MASTER Main Level)Full Futon

Bedroom 3: 1 Queen Bed (Main Level)

Bedroom 4: 1 Queen Bed (Main Level)

Bedroom 5: 2 twins 1 full Bed (Main Level)

Bedroom 6: 1 Queen Beds 1 full (Studio Level)

Downstairs Townhouse: 3 full size futons (multi purpose/bedroom 7)

Family room: Queen Sleeper Full Futon

Living Room: 3 full futons 1 twin sleeper

Our home offers:

6 bedrooms 5 queens 1 king 10 fulls 3 twins

5 bathrooms

Hot tub

6 flat screen HD televisions

Wine cooler

Pool table

Ping pong

Air hockey

Laundry Maytag Neptune washer and dryer on site (is not coin operated)

Outdoor patio with seating area

3 well equipped kitchens (convection oven/ new appliances)

Corian countertops

Great outdoor gazebo

Large Gas Grill

Walk in closets

Log and gas fireplaces

Tankless hot water heaters (endless hot water in showers)

New linens and furniture

6 car parking

Walking distance to:

park, market, restaurants, post office, donuts, historical museum

2.5 miles to ski resorts

Snow slide park and play area less than a mile

Approx 2 miles to lake

Includes NEW linens and blankets

Near bus stop and public transportation

$350 cleaning fee

$200 house deposit

$79 Damage Insurance depending on size of group

(If bringing pets we do require a cleaning fee/ additional deposit. Fees start at $75 please contact us for exact amount depending on your pet(s).)

We would be happy to send over additional pictures upon request.

Please note that our home is a BRAND NEW vacation rental, and we are NOT yet booked for 2013 holidays. This is our 2nd home... thus not your average vacation rental.

Our pricing isn't within your budget??? Make us an offer.

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Member since: 2012
Speaks: english, spanish
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Calendar last updated:
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About Laura

My husband and I 3 years ago both quit our day jobs and moved to Big Bear to start our own vacation rental business. We love the freedom it gives us to spend time with our daughter, we love meeting new people, and frankly we both love the hospitality business. We own and manage many vacation rental homes, as well as a slew of commercial cabins. If you have questions, please ask! We are a very down to earth young couple working our dream job!

Laura purchased this house in 2012

Why Laura chose Big Bear

I love this place because it is close to all the attractions that makes Big Bear great, but is still in a quiet neighborhood and is a great and safe area for my daughter to play. It's big enough for all my friends and family to come visit, and not feel as though they are bumping into one another. This home with all it's unique interior features, comfortable beds, and cozy lounging areas, makes everyone instantly feel at home. I hope that you enjoy our home as much as we do.

What makes this house unique

Our home is a peaceful escape with amenities for the whole family. We have games for the kids, an adult game room (pool table, air hockey, ping pong), large yard for flag football or snowman making, sauna, 6 HD tv's, and lots of relaxing lounge areas all over the property inside and out.

The beauty and craftsmanship with the log accents are second to none. Very warm and homey feel.

I love the large kitchen with the 5 burner convection oven. If you like to cook you'll love it too.

Sauna perfect for relaxation.

Amazing outdoor Gazebo with seating area

We are ready for kids/ infants! We provide: baby gate, umbrella stroller, portable crib, baby roller walker, baby blankets, children's books and toys.

Guestbook comments from the owner

Reposted from Airbnb Review: Great cabin, warm, cozy, big inside space. Gracious hosts, helpful staff, a nice big bbq we cooked our steaks on out front. Had plates, utensils, and other kitchen needs for our big group. Cable tv, nice sauna, good dvd selection.

Client gave 5stars
Sep 2017
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Big Bear House Accommodation and Amenities

Property Type:
  • house
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 3600 sq. ft.
House Rules:
  • Max. occupancy: 35
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • pets considered ...
  • children welcome
  • smoking allowed ...
  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Sports & Activities
  • Tourist Attractions
  • Broadband Access
  • Clothes Dryer ...
  • Fireplace ...
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating
  • Internet ...
  • Iron & Board
  • Linens Provided ...
  • Living Room
  • Parking ...
  • Parking Off Street ...
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer ...
  • Telephone ...
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine ...
  • Wireless Internet ...
  • Wood Fireplace ...
  • Free Wifi
  • Catering Available ...
  • Coffee Maker ...
  • Cooking Utensils ...
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
  • Dishwasher ...
  • Ice Maker
  • Kitchen ...
  • Microwave ...
  • Oven ...
  • Pantry Items ...
  • Refrigerator ...
  • Stove ...
  • Toaster
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining ...
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 10 people
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 -
    Bathroom 2 -
    Bathroom 3 -
    Bathroom 4 -
    Bathroom 5 -
  • 5
  • 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 35
  • Bedroom1 - 1 king , HD TV, large walkin closet, private Balcony
    Bedroom 5 - 2 double , 2 twin/ single , 1 sleep sofa /futon , Private Bath, Private Jacuzzie Access
    Bedroom 4 - 1 queen , Fishing Theme, Private Spa entrance
    Bedroom 3 - 1 queen , Bear Theme , Direct Jacuzzie access
    Bedroom 2 Master - 1 queen , 1 double , 1 sleep sofa /futon , Large bed room, HD TV, private bath dual shower heads
    Studio - 1 queen , 1 sleep sofa /futon
  • ` ` ` King size beds (1) delux pillow top mattress, Queen size Beds (5) 4 queen pillow top mattresses 1 queen sleeper sofa, Twin or Single Beds (1) 1 pull out twin sleeper, Baby Cribs (1) portable crib, Sleep Sofa or Futons (9) 9 double sleepers, Bunk Beds (1) 1 bunk bed with 2 twins
  • Air Hockey
  • Books ...
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player ...
  • Game Room ...
  • Games ...
  • Music Library ...
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Pool Table
  • Satellite / Cable ...
  • Stereo
  • Television ...
  • Toys
  • Video Library ...
  • Balcony ...
  • Boat ...
  • Deck / Patio ...
  • Gazebo ...
  • Golf ...
  • Kayak / Canoe ...
  • Lanai / Gazebo
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Ski & Snowboard ...
  • Tennis ...
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa:
  • Sauna ...
Onsite Services:
  • Concierge
  • Massage
  • Private Chef
  • Staff
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • festivals
  • health/beauty spa
  • library
  • live theater
  • marina
  • museums
  • playground
  • recreation center
  • restaurants
  • ruins
  • water parks
  • winery tours
  • zoo
Leisure Activities:
  • antiquing
  • bird watching
  • boating
  • eco tourism
  • horseback riding
  • horseshoes
  • miniature golf
  • paddle boating
  • photography
  • scenic drives
  • shopping
  • shuffleboard
  • sight seeing
  • sledding
  • walking
  • wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • Babysitter
  • fitness center
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • basketball court
  • cross country skiing
  • cycling
  • equestrian events
  • fishing
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • golf
  • golf privileges optional
  • hiking
  • ice skating
  • jet skiing
  • kayaking
  • mountain biking
  • mountain climbing
  • mountaineering
  • parasailing
  • rock climbing
  • sailing
  • ski lift privileges
  • ski privileges optional
  • skiing
  • snorkeling
  • snorkeling/diving
  • snowboarding
  • snowmobiling
  • spelunking
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • water skiing
  • wind-surfing

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Great time

  • 4 of 5

Really enjoyed the facility, there were 23 adults and 6 children, we all found comfortable places to sleep. Everything we needed was there.(except pepper-who didn't bring the pepper) Parking was a problem apparently i didn't read the fine print "parking for 6" we had 10 cars. So check street parking regulations because Grey Squirrel will tell you nothing (not allowed for liabilities sake) however they did offer to let the excess cars park at their office which was considerate but 20 minutes away. (we managed to park 10 cars, there with a few bumpers hanging over on the shoulder, not the street, i don't how strict the parking is without snow)

  • Submitted: Dec 20, 2017
  • Stayed: December 2017
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
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Due for some maintenance

  • 3 of 5

Some of the TVs didn't work so someone had to come out an fix them. After he left the TV in the game room stopped working again. The stove had to be lit by a lighter, the trash drawer in the kitchen constantly fell off of the tracks. The shower head in one of the bathroom sprayed everywhere. One of the futons in the game room was broken so you couldn't sit or sleep on it. It's a nice place but it definitely is in need of some upkeep. I informed the property management company if these issues so hopefully they have or will be taken care of.

  • Submitted: Aug 20, 2017
  • Stayed: July 2017
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
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Very nice. Perfect for large group.

  • 4 of 5

The place has lots of character and lends itself to accommodate multiple group activities. Close to town, yet plenty private.

  • Submitted: Jul 24, 2017
  • Stayed: July 2017
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
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Its a good property for a big crowd but quite run down

  • 3 of 5

No issues with Owner or Mgmt co.

Grt response time for all our needs.

But overall the property is old so lots of things were broken like fuss ball table etc.

V had a grp of almost 2 dozen kids and didnt have much to keep them occupied as air hockey and Table tennis was also a 2 in 1 table, and not seperate

  • Submitted: Jun 20, 2017
  • Stayed: June 2017
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
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Beautuful and comfortable. Very accommodating!

  • 5 of 5

Would highly reccomend staying at the Lily Bear Lodge. Everything we needed was there. The property was clean and spacious. They were very responsive when we had concerns. The hot tub didn't work and that was a bit of a disappointment, but overall it was an exceptional experience and I plan to be a returning guest.

  • Submitted: May 19, 2017
  • Stayed: May 2017
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Owner's Response: We enjoyed having Kama Star and company as our guests! We hope to see them again soon at our beautiful property! -Grey Squirrel Properties.
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Great rental for a family reunion

  • 5 of 5

Highly recommend this place! Great time with the family at this place!

  • Submitted: Feb 7, 2017
  • Stayed: February 2017
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
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Nearest Airport
0.2 Miles
Big Bear
Nearest Barpub
0.1 Miles
Many to choose from
Nearest Golf
3 Miles
Big Bear Golf Course
Nearest Motorway
0.1 Miles
Nearest Restaurant
0.2 Miles
Many to choose from
Nearest Ski
4 Miles
Snow Summit and Bear Mountain APRX
Nearest Beach
0.3 Miles
Big Bear Lake
Car: recommended

Winter list

Market walking distance.

Close to snow summit and bear mountain.

tubing, snowman making, sled park, ski, snow boarding, snowmobiling, ice skating

Alpine slide -------------------

Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain

Big Bear Marina

Big Bear Parasailing & Watersports

Big Bear Wakeboard Cable Park

Captain John’s Marina

Holloway’s Marina & RV Park

New Zealand Jet Boat

North Shore Landing

Pine Knot Marina

Pleasure Point Marina

The Bowling Barn

Creative workshops & hobbies

Horseback riding-------------------

Baldwin Lake Stables & Petting Zoo

Indoor amusement-------------------

Big Bear Funplex

Bowling Barn

Big Bear Historical Museum

Big Bear O-Road Adventures

Segway tours

Action Segway Tours

Big Bear Mountain Resorts

Bear Mountain

Snow Summit

Snow play

Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain

Big Bear Snow Play

Spa / massage & salon services-------------------

Bear Creek Resort Spa

Big Bear Mobile Massage

Mountain Mobile Massage & Spa

The Village Spa & Wellness Center

Specialty services-------------------

Big Bear Pet Lodge & Pet Sitting

Kitten Kapoodle Pet sitting

Entertainment & events-------------------

Alley Oops at the Bowling Barn

Big Bear Discovery Center

Big Bear Funplex

Big Bear Lake International Film Festival

Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest

Big Bear Mountain Brewery

Big Bear Valley Renaissance Festival

C.A.T.S. (Community Arts Theater Society)

Christmas In the Village

Performing Arts Center -------------------

The Convention Center at Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Charter Fishing

Big Bear Fishing Adventures

Big Bear Marina

Captain John’s Marina

Cantrell Guide Service

Fish Big Bear Charter Fishing

Holloway’s Marina & RV Park

Lucky Bear Fishing Charter

North Shore Landing

Pleasure Point Marina

Pine Knot Marina

Bear Mountain Golf Course

Miniature Golf at Alpine Slide

Helicopter tours

Helicopter Big Bear

Action Segway Tours

Action Zipline Tours

Baldwin Lake Stables & Petting Zoo

Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Big Bear Discovery Center

Big Bear O-Road Adventures

Helicopter Big Bear

Miss Liberty

Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Baldwin Lake Stables & Petting Zoo

Rates & Availability

Taxes and fees are additional

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning Fee $350 + Tax
Refundable damage deposit $200
Property Damage Protection $79
Pet Fee $150
Tax Rate 7.0%

ALL MAJOR HOLIDAYS REQUIRE A 3 NIGHT MINIMUM. Please call or email for holiday rates and special event fees. Standard Rates change according to season. Standard rates do NOT include taxes and fees.

También se habla español! Hablar al (909) 379-5808 si tiene alguna pregunta.

Owner's Cancellation Policy

Please ask the owner or check their rental agreement when booking the property.

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If you're looking for something a little different, whether it's an overnight stop on the challenging C2C route, or a base so that you can explore the beautiful Lake District on foot, then Stafford House Lodge/Hostel is the perfect place to be.

We are led to believe that it was built in 1834, as this date is clearly etched into one of the main Sandstone Blocks used to construct the building. It was originally used as the "Fruit Store" for Greystoke Castle which just another 700 yards further up the drive!
It has self-catering facilities, and is sited within the large walled garden of an enchanting Grade 11 listed "Folly" which itself is set in the magnificent grounds of Greystoke Castle.

Finished to a high standard, the Lodges are in perfect keeping with their surroundings, still retaining the original oak beams, bags of character and comfortable charm.

Only 10 minutes from the M6 Motorway, we are perfectly situated for you to enjoy the stunning countryside. It is ideal for walkers, cyclists and motorcyclists alike or indeed anyone who would just like to relax, enjoy the peace and tranquillity, and let themselves totally unwind

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Arrive early, at 6pm, for the kid's activities, grabbing dinner from the food stalls before the films, including Wonder Woman, Lion, Lego Batman, and Pirates of the Caribbean, start at 8.30pm.

Tickets are free. View the full program at the Sydney Olympic Park website.

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St George OpenAir Cinema - Mrs Macquaries Point - 7 January - 17 February 2018
At one of the best places in Sydney to watch the sunset, the tiered seating at the St George OpenAir Cinema is a delightful spot for a movie, with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge as your setting.

The dining menu, prepared by Matt Moran's Aria restaurant, matches the views, with king prawns, smoked wagyu beef, Korean style chicken for starters, beer battered fish and chips, lamb and veggie pies, Atlantic salmon and wagyu beef burgers for mains.

Share a champagne with Sydney's celebrities as the paparazzi snap photos for the social pages.

The season, to be announced in mid-December, will feature the best films of 2017, the new releases in summer 2018 and a few exclusive premieres and previews.

Book early though - tickets, costing $39, always sell out quickly. View the details at St George OpenAir Cinema.

Moonlight Cinema - Centennial Park - 1 December 2017 to 1 April 2018
In these peaceful parklands, as the sun goes down (approx. 8.15pm), catch the biggest films of the 2017/18 summer season.

Tickets are $19 for adults, $16.50 concession and $15 for Cinebuzz members. The upgraded Gold Grass ticket for $35 includes your own bean bed as the hosts deliver your food and drink.

The food trucks have studied the menu from Happy Days, serving cheeseburger sliders, New Yorker chilli cheese dogs southern fried chicken, nachos and churros. The bar serves beer and wine, or you can BYO snacks and drinks.

The cinema is dog-friendly. Book tickets at Moonlight Cinema.

Flickerfest - Bondi Beach - 12 - 21 January 2018
After a day at the beach, walk into the Pavilion as the stars come out in the skies and the silver screen for the International Short Film Festival.

The selection includes Academy Award winners, drama, thrillers, comedies, docos and animation. The judges are currently hand-picking 100 short films from the thousands of international entries, with a special emphasis on Aussie talent.

To view the program and book tickets, visit Flickerfest.

Sydney Hills Outdoor Cinema - Castle Hill - 11 January - 18 February 2018
The north-west finally has an outdoor film experience worthy of a night in nature. For a month in summer, enjoy new releases and classics, with the program to be announced shortly.

In 2017, it featured Arrival, Rogue One, Pretty Woman and Grease.

The lawns are lined with beanbags and deckchairs, but you can treat yourself with the Koala Class, including a king-sized bedroom suite with blankets and butler service.

Book tickets, starting at $19 for adults, at Sydney Hills.

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The Cinema Starts with the Sun Sets (by Sunset Cinema)

Sunset Cinema - North Sydney - 18 January - 24 March 2018
In North Sydney Oval, the cricket pitch is cleared for the excitement of outdoor cinema. The season spills into autumn, with films for kids, couples and superheroes on show.

The program will be released shortly but it will feature the biggest blockbusters and premieres of 2018, mixed with classics and themed nights, including a romantic evening for Valentines Day.

Book tickets at Sunset Cinema.

Drive In - Blacktown - year-round
Outdoor cinema can be spoilt with rain or frosty weather, but on Cricketers Arms Rd, Blacktown, you can control the climate while watching the latest films through your windshield.

When the weather is warm, pull up a reclining chair or lean back on the bonnet to watch films in the open air.

Tickets start at $12.50 per person, for films starting at 8pm and 11.15pm. Book tickets at Event Cinemas.

Tropfest - Parramatta Park - 24 February 2018 8pm
Until January 11, you can still submit at entry in the world's largest short film festival, as the 16 finalists are broadcast in world premieres on Saturday.

Each film features the 'Tropfest Signature Item'. In previous years, the TSI has been a kiss, sneeze, bubble and pineapple. In 2018, the TSI is a rose.

Entry is free and the festival includes talks and a junior section, beginning at midday.

Watch the best entries from previous years at YouTube.

Entry is free. View the details at Tropfest.

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Boston public schools recently announced that they will shift to using world maps based on the Peters projection, reportedly the first time a US public school district has done so. Why? Because the Peters projection accurately shows different countries’ relative sizes. Although it distorts countries’ shapes, this way of drawing a world map avoids exaggerating the size of developed nations in Europe and North America and reducing the size of less developed countries in Asia, Africa and South America.

Peters projection.
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This is what happens with the more commonly used Mercator projection, which exaggerates the size of the Earth around the poles and shrinks it around the equator. So the developed “global North” appears bigger than reality, and equatorial regions, which tend to be less developed, appear smaller. It’s especially problematic given that the first world maps based on the Mercator projection were produced by European colonialists.

Why does this problem occur? Simply put, the world is round and a map is flat. Imagine drawing a world map on an orange, peeling the skin to leave a single piece and then flattening it. It would, of course, rip. But imagine you could stretch it. As you did so, the map drawn on its surface would distort.

Mercator projection.
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The distortions this introduces are massive. And different projections distort maps in different ways. The Mercator projection depicts Greenland as larger than Africa. But, in reality, Africa is 14 times the size of Greenland. It alters the way you see the size – and, some people argue, the way you see the importance – of different parts of the world. So this isn’t just a cartographer’s dilemma – it’s a political problem.

The Renaissance cartographer Gerardus Mercator did this to preserve the shapes of countries, so the map could be used to accurately calculate compass bearings. Accurate compass bearings are very important if you are a 16th century seafarer. But if you want a better idea of the relative size of the world’s landmasses, you need a map that distorts shape but preserves area, like the Peters projection does.

Mercator’s original 1569 map.
Image: Gerardus Mercator

The difference between the Peters and Mercator projections shows how significant changing the way a map is drawn can be. Here are four other map styles that each come with their own political implications.

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North is up, right? Only by convention. There’s no scientific reason why north is any more up than south. Equally, we could do east-up, west-up or any other compass bearing. Purposefully reversing the typical way world maps are drawn has a similar political effect to using the Peters projection, putting more developing countries in the generally poorer southern hemisphere at the top of the map and so giving them greater significance.

But some of the first known world maps put south at the top as a matter of course. For example, in 1154 Arab geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi drew a south-up map of Europe, Asia and northern Africa for his book the Tabula Rogeriana. The Arabian Peninsula can be seen in the centre of the map but, of course, pointing upwards rather than the more familiar downwards.

1927 recreation of the Tabula Rogeriana
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Another convention of world maps is that they are centred on the prime meridian, or zero degrees longitude (east-west). But this is scientifically arbitrary, deriving from the location of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. The result is that Europe (although also Africa) is in the centre of the conventional world map – a rather colonial perspective.

Pacific-centred map.
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The familiar meridian-centred map conveniently places the map edges down the middle of the Pacific Ocean so no continent is chopped in two. But maps centred on the Pacific Ocean also work well because the edges of the map conveniently run down the middle of the Atlantic. This places east Asia in a more prominent position and pushes Europe to the edge. Much of Oceania and Asia uses Pacific-centred maps. (American-centred maps are also in use, but these have the unfortunate consequence of partitioning Asia to either side of the map.)

Our meridian-centred view of the world shapes how we refer to world regions. “Far East”, for example, implies far from Greenwich, London. Seeing Europe on the left of a map and the Americas on the right can seem counter-intuitive, but it is just as correct as any other arbitrary chop point. The world is, after all, round.

Azimuthal polar projection

All the projections we’ve discussed so far tend to put one continent in the middle of the map, giving it greater prominence over the others. An alternative is to place the North Pole in the centre. It is strangely disorienting to gaze on the world from a polar perspective. The lower hemisphere should be hidden from view by the curve of the Earth because you can only see half a sphere at a time.

Azimuthal equidistant projection.
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But on the azimuthal polar projection from the north, the southern hemisphere has been pulled into view on the page, with the consequence that Antarctica centrifuges into a doughnut around the edge of the circular map. This highlights the disadvantage of the projection as it distorts both the area and shape of landmasses, but distances from the North Pole are accurate in all directions, with those further from the centre becoming more enlarged on their east-west axis.

This “azimuthal” polar projection is depicted on the United Nations flag. North America was prominent on the initial 1945 UN flag (which had the longitude line 90 degrees west pointing upwards). The following year, the map on the flag was reoriented to be more neutral by having the international date line (180 degrees east, lying in the middle of the Pacific Ocean) pointing upwards. The map stops at latitude 60 degrees south, meaning Antarctica does not appear.

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Another way of representing the world is to display countries’ sizes in proportion to key indicators of interest to geographers today, such as population, environment and development. Predictably, the world map of GDP is dominated by North America and Europe, while Africa almost disappears. The population cartogram gives greater prominence to India and China, and makes Indonesia far bigger than neighbouring Australia. But perhaps more surprising is the map of voter turnout, where emerging economies are bigger – and North America smaller – than many people might suppose.

Now more than ever, we need to be able to see the world from different perspectives. Any one perspective is not any more correct than another – just different.


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Liberals like to classify anyone who takes the bible more than allegorically true as literalists, but there is a whole spectrum.  I couldn’t find a good description of these different approaches, maybe you can.  Here is my somewhat tongue-in-cheek take on it:

1. Biblicist – sometimes called hyperliteralists, they take the bible literally, even when it should not be. They are very strict.

2. Contextual Literalist – someone who uses the principles of biblical hermeneutics to "properly" interpret the bible. Most evangelicals fall into this group.

3. Convenient Literalists – those who only take the parts of the bible they like (morally agree with) or can believe (some don’t believe in miracles).

4. Higher Critics – those who spend most of their time trying to desconstruct the bible, examining it from a purely intellectual and scientific viewpoint. Some of this work is helpful in understanding the scriptures, but much of this work ends up udermining the bible’s credibility by questioning its reliability, authorship, and content.

5. Allegoricalists – those whose hermeneutical and homiletic credo might be "the bible stories are meant to be used as morality allegories, not as literal stories."

6. Fairy Taleists – those who look at the bible as a bunch of made up stories to keep people in bondage to religion.


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The Zokutou clause is an unofficial exception to the NaNoWriMo rules that allows veteran Wrimos to continue a work in progress. The clause predates the named NaNo rebel, which throws a broader net and allows newbies and non-novels; however, those who adopt the Zokutou clause are also rebels. The creators of the Zokutou clause, a group of writers in the United Kingdom, believed that veteran Wrimos likely have at least one unfinished novel and want to finish it instead of starting another novel that would remain unfinished[1]. Thus, the Zokutou clause was born.

Although the Zokutou clause remained unofficial but supported for several years, starting with the Camp sessions in 2014, those continuing previous works (as well as rebels of other projects) were officially sanctioned by Nano HQ. The official FAQ has been updated to indicate the trend toward the idea that while starting from scratch is preferred, it is no longer an official rule.

The Clause

The Zokutou Clause

You have to start your novel from scratch, unless you are a previous NaNoWriMo winner. If you have already attained the status of Winner, you do not need to start a new novel, as your main aim is now to finish one. You can now consider yourself a winner if, by midnight on the 30th of November, you have either:

  1. Written 50,000 words on one or more previous works.
  2. Completed your novel's first draft.[1]

Zokutou Miscellanea

The Zokutou website also introduced web badges for Wrimos invoking the clause and word count progress meters for rebels and non-rebels alike. These word count meters became popular in the writing community because of the lack of word count widget in NaNoWriMo's early days and because of their adaptability to non-writing projects. As of July 2010 the zokutou.co.uk domain is nearly devoid of content; as of October 2015, it is completely gone.[2]

  1. 1.0 1.1 The Zokutou Clause. http://web.archive.org/web/20080404224841/www.zokutou.co.uk/theclause.html Retrieved 22 July 2010.
  2. http://zokutou.co.uk Retrieved 22 July 2010; 5 October 2015.


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In a hurry? Just cut the pastry round to fit inside the baking dish edge and lay it over the filling without sealing, then bake as usual. You can make puff pastry the day before and store overnight in the refrigerator. Or, use purchased puff pastry.

To freeze the extra puff pastry: Place the wrapped pieces in individual plastic freezer bags and seal. Freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to use, thaw the puff pastry, still wrapped, overnight in the refrigerator.

For the quick puff pastry:

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 4 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tsp. white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup ice water
  • 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, finely sliced
  • 2 small carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup mushroom caps, quartered
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 2 cups diced roasted chicken, homemade or purchased
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tsp. water

To make the quick puff pastry, in the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together the flour and salt. Fit the mixer with the paddle attachment, scatter the butter over the flour mixture and mix on medium speed until the butter is the size of large peas and coated with flour. On medium-low speed, add the vinegar and then drizzle in the ice water until the flour mixture is moistened and starts to come together. You may not need all of the water.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface, gather it into a ball and knead lightly until uniform. Roll out into an 11-by-17-inch rectangle, 1/2 inch thick. Dust off the excess flour from the surface with a clean, dry dish towel. With a short side facing you, fold the bottom third up and then fold the top third down over it, as if folding a business letter. It should now measure about 6 by 11 inches. If the dough seems warm, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Once again, roll out the dough into a 11-by-17-inch rectangle, 1/2 inch thick, and fold into thirds. Roll and fold one more time. Using the rolling pin, press the folded dough lightly on top to “lock” the folds. Cut the folded rectangle into thirds, and wrap each piece tightly with plastic wrap. For use in this recipe, refrigerate 1 piece for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. Freeze the remaining pastry (see note above).

Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat and warm the butter. Add the onion and celery and sauté until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the carrots and mushrooms and sauté 3 minutes. Pour in the wine, bring it to a simmer and reduce for 3 minutes. Add the stock and thyme and simmer until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and water until smooth. Whisk about 1/4 cup of the hot stock from the pan into the flour mixture, and then pour through a fine-mesh sieve back into the pan, stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes. Add the diced chicken, return to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes to heat the chicken through. Remove from the heat and pour into a bowl, let cool, cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. The filling can be made up to 2 days in advance.

Preheat an oven to 400°F. Lightly butter a 9-inch pie dish. Pour the filling into the dish. On a floured work surface, roll the pastry into a 12-inch circle. Brush the top and bottom of the edge of the dish with some of the beaten egg. Lay the dough over the filling and trim so it hangs 1 1/2 inches over the edge. Wrap the dough around the edge and press firmly. Crimp the dough against the lip of the dish with the tines of a fork. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to relax the dough.

Brush the top of the potpie with the remaining egg. Cut a few vents in the center. Bake until the crust is golden and the filling is hot and bubbling, about 45 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Serves 4 to 6.

Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Family Meals, by Maria Helm Sinskey (Oxmoor House, 2008).

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Wind energy development — the public kept out

The regional wind energy committee is denouncing the fact that wind energy developers are not taking the trouble to consult the public about the project being prepared in Bas-Saint-Laurent.

The committee estimates that about forty projects must be submitted by September 18 for call for proposals from Hydro-Québec to buy 2000 megawatts of wind energy. Up to now, only three developers, cooperatives, have met with the public to explain their project. The committee, which was formed last June, is demanding a moratorium on wind energy development before it is too late.

Spokesman Martin Gagnon complains that the vast majority of private developers, and even those associated with municipalities and counties, do not seem to care about citizens’ concerns. He notes that the prefect of the Rimouski-Neigette MRC has promised to consult the public.

However, he recalls that had to be done before the submission of offers in September. “It is not in the submitted proposal that they might make a public consultation and see if the public is comfortable with it. If they want to answer fears, then they need to consult the public where they are going to install the wind turbines”, he charges.

M. Gagnon claims that wind energy development raises more questions than answers. He recalls that there is no study of the impact on human health or on electric interference. “The UQAR [University of Québec at Rimouski] had a grant for Hydro-Québec to study the social acceptance of projects, which was going to be submitted in 2008-2009. They had a study which called for a regional conference of elected officials of Bas-Saint-Laurent on the impact on the countryside. They tell us that the results will be ready in winter 2008, he explains.

Thus, if there is not a moratorium on wind energy development from now until then, a majority of wind farms will be already constructed when the results of the studies become known.

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Little Dunham: Defeat of sub-station plan greeted with joy

Credit:  Lynn News, www.lynnnews.co.uk 15 October 2010 ~~

Villagers from a rural community are jubilant after a plan to build a large electricity sub-station was rejected by Breckland Council.

The decision was made by the Development Control Committee at the council headquarters in Dereham, on Monday.

Nearly 100 protesters from Little Dunham and the surrounding villages attended the three-hour meeting where they displayed various signs against the controversial proposal which attracted more than 200 letters of objection and 1.500 signatures on a petition.

Councillors debated Warwick Energy’s application which, if passed, would have seen a sub-station developed on 9.3 hectares of land off Necton Road, in Little Dunham.

It would have been part of the proposed 560MW Dudgeon offshore wind farm, to be built off Cromer, which is a “nationally important project”, according to Warwick Energy’s project director Mark Petterson.

Once in the sub-station, the voltage would have been transformed before entering the National Grid.

The decision to refuse the plan was met with cheers and the stamping of feet from campaigners.

Committee councillors voted seven to one to reject the application because of the harm the sub-station would do to the landscape.

In an emotional speech Little Dunham parish councillor Emma Kriehn-Morris, said: “The application will destroy the essence or our village for this generation and future generations.

“The reality of this application has left the community in shock.

“We are a village which understands Norfolk needs to evolve, but this plan, by anyone’s standards, is grossly unacceptable.

“We as families have a responsibility to allow our children to grow up in a safe area.”

Simon Fowler, parish council chairman, added: “We are a village of fewer than 300 people and we feel very alone at the moment.”

Environmental science expert Paul Dennis told the councillors the development would be “out of character” and built on “strikingly high and flat terrain”.

“Little Dunham is astonishingly quiet and the proposal would have a devastating affect,” he added

peaking for the project Mr Petterson said the sub-station would create enough energy for 400,000 homes and the decision to build near the small village had been taken on environmental grounds rather than financial reasons.

He also defended the selection process for the desired site.

More than 100 areas had been investigated but five sites, all to the east of Swaffham, had been shortlisted as the best locations for the sub-station.

Mr Petterson said: “We didn’t put a pin in the map and tell them to build on it. The planning application has been through an extensive consultation process, contrary to suggestions.”

“I want to give you an assurance that we want to work with your officers on a design. “A screen would be fully effective and would enhance the natural wildlife.”

Plans to plant 20 acres of woodland around the sub-station were outlined to the councillors.

Committee member John Labouchere, said: “I feel as a Norfolk boy I don’t want to leave this council having contributed to the rape of this area of Norfolk.”

Another member, Frank Sharpe, added: “Like all businesses they (Warwick Energy) are going to look after their pennies – they have to. But if they looked into their hearts they could find a more appropriate place, tucked away, although it may cost them a few more pennies.”

At the end of the meeting Little Dunham Action Group member Paul Gardner, said: “We are delighted that the committee has supported the views of the local community. We are absolutely elated.”

Mr Petterson told the Lynn News: “We will have to review our position.

“The majority of people in Norfolk supported the proposal and Little Dunham was clearly the best site.”

At the same meeting the committee approved the company’s plan to lay 17km of underground electricity cables for the Dudgeon offshore wind farm which would cross 11 Breckland villages

Source:  Lynn News, www.lynnnews.co.uk 15 October 2010

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Public inquiry into wind farm

Credit:  East Coast Target, www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk 2 November 2011 ~~

A full public inquiry is to take place to decide the outcome of the Orby wind farm appeal.

An application for nine-turbines on land off Marsh Lane is the latest attempt by Mark Caudwell to get permission for a wind farm at the site.

The plans were refused by East Lindsey District Council’s planning committee earlier this year and Mr Caudwell appealed to the planning inspectorate against the decision. Portfolio holder for planning, Councillor Craig Leyland, is pleased an inquiry will now take place.

He said: “The council planning committee refused this planning application for good reason and I’m pleased a planning inquiry has now been confirmed.

“The council will put forward a robust defence of its decision and it will also be an important opportunity for local people who would be affected by the development to have their say about its impact on their lives.”

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Prattsburgh seeks legal advice over Ecogen dispute

Credit:  By Mary Perham, Bath Courier, www.steubencourier.com 12 February 2012 ~~

Prattsburgh, NY – Details of a proposed court order by Ecogen settling its wind farm dispute in the town of Prattsburgh will likely by discussed again publicly after town officials meet with their attorney.

With that legal consultation slated for Tuesday, the town board’s first meeting on Ecogen’s proposal gave a general outline of the settlement – and aired the differences between board members and town residents.

Councilman Chuck Shick said he received the wind developer’s proposal, as the town board liaison on the wind issue, on Jan. 30. But the town’s attorney for the legal dispute, was on vacation that week, so Shick said he requested the special meeting for the following Monday, hoping there would be more details by then.

At first glance, the Ecogen proposal appears to simply put the clock back to Dec. 31, 2009, before the issue was brought before the state Supreme Court.

According to town attorney Ed Brockman, state Supreme Court Justice John Ark’s February 2011 decision did not have any legal weight until he signed an order carrying out the rulings.

That order has been supplied to Ark by Ecogen, and denies the points raised by the town in its legal dispute, Brockman said. Ecogen also looks to change the road use agreement it first proposed and signed by the town board last year in March, according to Brockman.

An order reportedly offered to Ark by the town last spring has not been signed, Brockman said.

“All I know is this is not what I remember of the decision,” Shick said. “This is not what I thought he ruled last year. Not at all.”

Brockman recommended board members get copies of Ark’s decision and compare them to Ecogen’s proposed order.
Shick also was criticized for waiting to give board members copies of the order until Monday evening, which gave them little time to review the document. When he said he was uncomfortable forwarding the e-mail he received, Councilman Greg Booth said the document could have been printed out and board members could have picked them up at the town hall.

Yet Booth’s role also remains a question mark for some board members.

Both Shick and Councilwoman Angela Einwachter said they were not comfortable because of Ecogen’s recent disclosure Booth sold the firm property in 2005, and has managed Ecogen’s property.

According to the disclosure, Booth received “less than” $250,000 for the property and his services between January 2005 and October 2011.

Booth said it is no secret he supports wind power, adding he quit working for Ecogen in October because he knew he might be elected to the town board.

However, as the manager of the properties, he would only benefit financially as long as the project remains up in the air, Booth said.

The questioned of divided loyalties on the wind issue has plagued the Prattsburgh board in the past.

While Booth’s past role with Ecogen might lead to charges of conflict of interest if he votes for anything benefiting his former employer, his role on a board involved in a legal dispute with Ecogen also may alarm some.

Several years ago, Shick and former Councilman Steve Kula complained they were being left out of important plans because they questioned the Ecogen project. Two years ago, a vocal Ecogen supporter, former Councilwoman Stacey Bottoni said she was in direct contact with the wind developer because she was left out of the board’s discussions on the lawsuit.

In some cases, a board member’s action undermining the action of the board as a whole could be considered under the “faithless servant doctrine,” according to Steuben County Alan Reed.

Reed said he has no knowledge of issues in Prattsburgh and could not give an opinion. But county employees or elected officials who appear to have acted against the county’s interest could be held accountable as “faithless servants,” he said.

“’Faithless servant’ may hold true, and I stress ‘may’ hold true,” Reed said.

Source:  By Mary Perham, Bath Courier, www.steubencourier.com 12 February 2012

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Developer ‘misled public’ over controversial wind farm off Isle of Wight

Credit:  By Emily Gosden, Energy Editor | The Telegraph | 13 Apr 2014 | www.telegraph.co.uk ~~

Developers of a massive wind farm off the Isle of Wight have misled the public over its appearance and impact on the economy, according to campaigners who argue it will ruin views from some of Britain’s finest coastline.

Plans for the Navitus Bay offshore wind farm, a vast development of up to 194 turbines that has sparked fierce local opposition, were submitted to the Planning Inspectorate on Thursday.

Campaigners have written to the Inspectorate claiming it should not even consider the application as it stands because the developer “failed to consult adequately”.

Dr Andrew Langley of the Challenge Navitus group claims the consultation provided “incomplete, unclear and even misleading information”.

Navitus Bay Development Ltd – a joint venture between French energy giant EDF and Eneco of the Netherlands – announced in February it was scaling back the size of the farm in light of opposition during the consultation.

However, Dr Langley said it might have been forced to make further changes had the public been fully appraised of the project.

The revised proposal for the £3bn wind farm would still span 59 square miles. The turbines would be between 580 and 656 feet tall and would be visible from the shore, including from Durlston Head on the Jurassic Coast, just 9 miles away, and the Needles on the Isle of Wight, less than 11 miles away.

Opponents include local Tory MPs Conor Burns and Richard Drax, who have backed Challenge Navitus campaign.

The group fears the wind farm will hit tourism and the local economy and threaten the UNESCO World Heritage site status of the Jurassic Coast.

“England’s beauty spots are important as well as getting renewable energy,” Dr Langley said. “There is thriving local economy – tourism, yachting and sailing – which depends quite significantly on the character of the area. It seems illogical to put that at risk when alternative sites which don’t have the same level of risk are available.”

Onshore there would be disruption along a 22 mile route, which passes through the New Forest and protected areas, while cabling is laid underground.

The complaint to the Planning Inspectorate claims that images of the wind farm, commissioned by the company, “under-represented the visual impact”.

Some were too low resolution or had mistakes while others, while technically accurate, used panoramic shots that give an impression “much smaller than you would perceive in real life,” Dr Langley said.

Challenge Navitus also claims the consultation gave an “incomplete, inconsistent, unrealistic and unclear” picture of the socio-economic impact, failing to highlight the developer’s own survey findings that a third of visitors may stay away during the four-and-a-half year construction period.

But Mike Unsworth, Navitus Bay project director, said that its visualisations were “in strict accordance with the recognised industry standards” and it had “every confidence” in them.

“We strongly defend Navitus Bay’s track record of comprehensive and meaningful public consultation,” he said.

The consultation followed guidelines and legislation and had “clearly detailed” all socio-economic impacts of the project, he said. “The latest findings show the project has the potential to bring £1.62bn to the region over its life time,” he added.

Mr Unsworth said that the assessment had “concluded that, overall, the development will not have a significant impact on tourism” and that the UK government had concluded that the farm would have “no significant adverse impact” on the site’s “Outstanding Universal Value”, which is key to its UNESCO status.

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SNP councillors accused of “blatant cronyism” over turbine vote

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An SNP councillor has been accused of “cronyism” after he lobbied his colleagues to support his wind turbine application.

Councillor Sandy Duncan first lodged proposals to build a 150ft turbine at his Beechwood property at Forglen three years ago.

The project attracted a flurry of public objections and was subsequently quashed by the Court of Session.

But when it came back to the council for a second time it was narrowly approved by the Banff and Buchan committee, despite a recommendation from planners to block the scheme.

Now it has emerged that Mr Duncan, who represents Turriff, sent e-mails to the SNP and independent members of the committee before the vote, seeking support.

It is understood SNP councillors Ross Cassie, John Cox, Charles Buchan and Brian Topping received the message.

Independent members Hamish Partridge, Ian Tait and Michael Watt were also contacted.

Last night Alexander Burnett, the Scottish Conservative MSP for Aberdeenshire West, said: “People will be appalled that a serving councillor should seek to influence the planning process in this way.

“This episode has all the hallmarks of blatant political cronyism within the SNP group and raises serious questions about the impartiality of the Banff and Buchan area committee on local planning issues.”

Last week Aberdeenshire’s full council met in private to take yet another look at the application and revoked the planning permission.

Mr Duncan has now referred himself to the Standards Commission, which will consider if he has breached the code of conduct.

But Mr Duncan last night remained defiant and denied any wrongdoing.

He said: “I think (the Conservatives) are trying to make political gain out of this.

“I sent the e-mail in defence of our application. The fact I set the e-mail shows there is no cronyism – if the decision was already cut and dried I wouldn’t have sent it.”

Mr Duncan said his mistake was using his official Aberdeenshire Council e-mail address to send the messages, adding: “I was contacting them as an applicant”.

A spokesman for Aberdeenshire’s SNP council group echoed Mr Duncan’s comments that the Tories are making political gain of the situation.

The spokesman said: “I’m sure people will be interested to know exactly how a Tory MSP is in a position to be commenting so selectively on the content of what remains a confidential council paper.

“In doing so, Mr Burnett has made a completely unwarranted and intemperate attack on the integrity of all councillors on the Banff and Buchan area committee.”

He added that although a councillor should not “seek to use their position to gain undue influence”, they should not be treated differently to public applicants who can lobby for their projects.

The independent members of the Banff and Buchan committee have distanced themselves from the scandal.

Mr Partridge confirmed he had received Mr Duncan’s message but said he did not respond.

He added: “I understand there was an e-mail. I didn’t respond as it was a planning matter. My judgement on the application I still feel is accurate.”

Mr Tait and Mr Watt both voted against the proposals.

Aberdeenshire Council’s chief executive Jim Savege said the Beechwood turbine scheme was put before a special meeting of the authority on Wednesday, which was called after the matter came to light.

“Since the latest decision on this planning application was taken back in September, new information emerged which required us to reconsider,” Mr Savege said.

“Full council met on Wednesday and during that meeting they decided to instruct a special meeting of the infrastructure services committee to make the final ruling on this application.”

It is understood the application will be reopened for debate and decision when the infrastructure committee meets either in December or February.

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The Government backed industry body, TrustMark, have launched an iPhone app to help British homeowners ask the right questions when they invite tradesmen into their homes to undertake a property survey or quote for a job. TrustMark estimate that one in five people forget to ask an important question and they hope that their new app will help stop this.

TrustMark believe that younger homeowners are particularly in danger of employing cowboy builders as they have no experience in hiring tradesmen and little experience of dealing with any property repairs. However, it is hoped that TrustMark’s app which is endorsed by the Government, will help them hire the best tradesman to fix their property problems.

Using TrustMark’s app

TrustMark’s app is quick and easy to use and has 11 short pages of questions for you to ask all your potential tradesmen and it allows you to record the conversation so you can hear it back at a later time. At the end of the process there is the opportunity to email all your answers to yourself and the tradesman. This could be contractually very useful if a dispute should arise during the property repair process.

The questions range from the basic, “how long have you been in the industry” and “have you had experience with this type of problem before” to questions that people might not think to ask like “are you the member of any industry bodies?”

Being part of an industry body such as TrustMark or the Property Care Association is a benefit as it means you are assured of quality work at all times. You can rest assured knowing that the tradesman will be held accountable to all work done should you have a dispute with them.

Vince Cable talks about TrustMark’s app

The Secretary of State for Business, Vince Cable, said that “The majority of work carried out by our trades is done to a very high standard. TrustMark has been successfully providing consumers with an impartial assessment of the standards of local tradespeople, to help them make informed decisions when hiring contractors to improve their homes.”

“The newly launched application provides another useful tool to consumers by bringing TrustMark's expert guidance directly to householders through the latest innovative channels.”

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Les Meikle, a.k.a. The Rotter from Wise Property Care said “I think that TrustMark’s app is a fantastic way for people, especially the younger generation, ensure that they have quality work carried out on their homes. I hear on a far too regular basis that a cowboy builder has come in and done costly, but poor work on a property which has had to be remedied by a professional.”

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Participants caught and released 341 fish at the Town of Niagara annual Kids Fishing Derby on July 14 at Veterans Memorial Park.

Awards were presented by Town of Niagara Supervisor Steven Richards and Nick Dolyk, plant manger for Lafarge Corp. Lafarge sponsored the event, helping stock the pond with 500 pounds of fish and providing funds for prizes and food. A-1 Bait donated the bait for the derby.

Top award winners were:

7-and-under age group - Athan Bailor, 18 fish; Amber Bolam, 13 fish; Landon Staszczyk, 11 fish.

8-11 age group - Aubrey Bailor, 27 fish; Alexis Hawk, 19 fish; Ashley Bailor, 14 fish.

9-12 age group - Olivia Hailey, 18 fish; Hunter Bolam, 16 fish; Ross Eracitano, 13 fish.

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5 tips for helping your kids sleep well in a hotel

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If you’re anything like me, even if your kids are fairly good sleepers at home, the thought of a hotel stay brings an element of fear. Will their usual sleeping habits go out the window? Will we all end up like sleep deprived zombies during our holiday bliss?

Being partial to travelling (who isn’t?) and with two kids under four, I’ve had a bit of experience in this department. And I’m here to tell you, sweet dreams can be achieved. Here are my top five tips for a night of solid slumber for the whole family.

1. Plan ahead
When choosing your accommodation, look into whether it will cater for your family’s specific needs. Do you need an extra pull out bed? Can your little kids sleep in with you? Will the hotel provide a travel cot to save you taking yours? Is linen for it provided too?

Natalie Ebrill, Registered Nurse, Child and Family Health Nurse and Baby Sleep Consultant at Sleep and Settle advises “If you’re sharing a room and the children usually sleep in their own rooms at home, consider creating a visual barrier between yourself and the kids to discourage visual stimulation and extra overnight waking.”

Another good tip Natalie adds “Try taking the linen off the cot or your toddlers’ pillow case from home with you, so the bedding smells familiar and is comforting.”

2. Assess your surroundings
Before you settle in, check around the hotel room to see that it’s baby-proofed to your kid’s needs. Put sharp objects or breakables in drawers or on shelves. You’ll sleep better knowing this is all sorted!

Then decide where your kids will sleep and let them know early on so that they can get used to their new surroundings. Clear a space for the cot or pull-out bed and have that ready so at bedtime, there aren’t delays or distractions.

3. Timing is everything
If you can, try and stick to the sleeping schedule you have at home but this will naturally relax a little when you’re away. If you’re out sightseeing for the day, think about taking your little kids’ PJ’s with you. That way you can change them on the way back to the hotel and if they fall asleep on the way back, you can transfer them into their bed without waking them.

“Parents may also like to consider using a ‘Sleep Cover’ for the stroller at sleep time to help create the sleeping environment when out of the accommodation such as the ‘Snooze Shade Plus’ or the ‘Fly Babee’,” says Natalie.

4. Set the scene
Is your child used to a completely blacked out room at home? Most hotels have blackout blinds fitted but think about taking a travel black out blind with you just in case.

Do they have a favourite book to read before bed? Or a favourite stuffed toy next to them? Sleeping bag? Take those with you too.

Music can help too. “If the little ones are having trouble settling down to sleep easily, play some relaxation music to calm them to sleep,” says Natalie.

5. Remember, you’re on holiday
Don’t put too much pressure on yourself! Unless you’re super strict, some days you are going to be staying up much later than usual. Just go with it and do the best you can. Hopefully the memories you create on holiday far outweigh the sleepless nights that might follow.

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Magpies’ dreams ended as Rooks fly on to cup final

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Loxwood’s Sussex Senior Cup dream ended at Culver Road tonight with a 3-0 defeat to Ryman League outfit Lewes

The Magpies’ hopes for a place in the final and dreams to run out at the Amex were dashed as Lewes were comfortable victors in the last-four clash.

The Rooks, who play two division higher than their opponents, led 1-0 at the break thanks to Nicky Wheeler’s goal eight minutes before half-time and netted further goals in the second half through Aaron Hopkinson and Ollie Rowe.

Loxwood, however, were left to curse the crucial second goal which was netted 19 second after the break when they had just ten men on the pitch.

Referee Leigh Crowhurst started the second period with the Magpies trying to make a substitute and bring Andre Elkana on for Shaun Findlay, who had not returned to the pitch.

The County League Division 1 side did give a good account of themselves and continued to battle after the break, but it was Lewes’ class that showed in the final third to separate the two teams on the night.

Wheeler earnt himself a yard on the edge of the Loxwood box on four minutes, but his goalbound effort was blocked away.

The Magpies’ first real venture forwards came on seven minutes as Ollie Gill put a ball through to Mark Cave inside the Lewes area, but he scuffed his effort on the turn.

A smart move on the right saw Michael Wood link with Tim Martin and the latter’s backheel to put in the winger was just cleared away.

Lewes’ best chance came from a free-kick on 17 minutes as Billy Bishop was equal to Tom Davis’ stinging effort which he tipped over the bar.

That resulted in some sustained pressure from the Rooks and from one of the resulting corners, Gary Elphick powered a header over the bar.

On 23 minutes, Matt Crabb shifted the ball onto his stronger foot after a well-worked throw on the right and lashed an effort towards the far corner that skimmed off the top of the bar.

Joe Holvey’s evening was cut short on the half-hour mark as he pulled up as Wheeler eased past him on the right and he was replaced by Matt Hoyte.

Lewes took the lead in style on 37 minutes as a Matt Crabb free-kick from the right found Wheeler at the far post and the winger expertly finished on the volley into the far bottom corner.

Disaster struck for Loxwood no doubt with their half-time team talk still ringing in their ears and found themselves 2-0 down after 19 seconds of the restart.

Hopkinson finished smartly after the ball was played down their right, but the goal wasn’t without it’s controversy as left-winger Findlay had not returned to the field.

Romain then tried an ambitious overhead from the edge of the area which sailed harmlessly wide, although his effort moments later was a little more troubling to Bishop as it came back off the post.

Loxwood’s endeavours were let down by their final ball as a good move down the right saw Gill knock through to Wood, but his cross was blocked by Martin.

At the other end, Elphick had his effort cleared off the line, while Lewes were denied what looked a clear penalty after a lunge in the box.

The Magpies’ first effort of the half on target came from substitute Andre Elkana as his low effort from just inside the box was well held by Brandon Hall.

It was almost 3-0 baring a lick of paint, as Davis sent a screamer from outside the box onto the inside of the post and out again as the ball broke to him with 14 minutes remaining.

After that, sharp reactions from Bishop saw a smart double save prevent the Rooks from adding to their tally.

The stopper could do nothing, however, as a whipped ball was put back in after a corner and Rowe glanced home a header.

Loxwood were denied a deserved consolation on 90 minutes as Dean Wright crossed for Cave and he headed across goal and wide as the Rooks won through to face either Whitehawk or Burgess Hill in final on May 16.

Loxwood: Bishop, Holvey, Familton, French, Holvey (Hoyte 30), Wood, Swaine, Gill, Findlay (Elkana 46), Cave, Martin (Wright 74). Unused subs: Pritchard, Scally.

Lewes: Hall, S.Crabb, Marshall, Elphick (Malins 76), Rowe, Hopkinson, Breach, Davis (Willock 80) Wheeler, M.Crabb, Romain. Subs: Blewden, Robinson, Burbridge.

Attendance: 392.

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• Emerging-Market Currencies May Face Oil-Price Effects

    NEW YORK -- Oil prices aren't yet atop the list of things to worry about in emerging markets, but the recent rise in crude oil to its highest levels in more than a decade has certainly greased the wheels of a train that had already been leaving the station.

    The latest flow report from Cambridge, Mass., fund tracker Emerging Portfolio Fund Research Inc. captures the worst week of the year in net redemptions by portfolio managers,...

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• Cyberattacks Surge On Banks, Study Says

    NEW YORK -- Successful attacks on financial institutions' computer networks more than doubled from a year ago, as technology defenses eroded, according to a survey by Deloitte & Touche LLP.

    The consulting firm said 83% of senior information-technology security officers at 100 large global financial institutions interviewed reported their networks had been compromised by an external attacker in the past year, up from 39% in 2003....

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