China Guangdong Nuclear Buys Hong Kong-Listed Drug Supplier

March 24, 2011, 12:46 AM EDT By Mark Lee and John Duce (Updates with CNNC takeover in fifth paragraph.) March 24 (Bloomberg) -- CGNPC Uranium Resources Co., a nuclear power company owned by the Chinese government, paid more than HK$984 million ($126 million) for control of Vital Group Holdings Ltd., a Hong Kong-listed pharmaceutical supplier. CGNPC Uranium bought 4.28 billion Vital Group shares at 23 Hong Kong cents each, Read more [...]

Frimley Camberley Surrey

Grade 2 Listed CottageFive Generous BedroomsFour Reception AreasFive Bath/Shower RoomsTwo Storey AnnexeGrounds of 1/3 AcreDouble Garage In/Out DrivewayHeated Swimming PoolOak covered canopy and grand oak entrance door to:Inner VestibuleRaised recessed brick built fireplace, oak flooring, vaulted ceiling, ceiling beams timbers, wall light points, video security entrance, fitted cupboard houses wall mounted fuse box, staircase to first floor, obscure glazed door to outside, five radiators. Open Read more [...]

Ascot Race Day Tips 26/03/2011 – WA Oaks Day

The racing at Ascot Racecourse of late has been electric with more than a few punters being attracted to the Western Australian events as they continue to muster some of the best fields in the country. This quality will again be on display on 2011 WA Oaks Day with nearly all of the races fielding at least 10 runners and a good helping of prize money on offer, so our Ascot Race Day Tips are here to pick you a winner. Playing God is the main drawcard at Ascot Racecourse this Saturday. There Read more [...]

Cotswolds farmhouse on sale after 150 years

Oatridge Farm is a Grade II listed farmhouse standing in 15 acres in a secluded position between Eastcourt and Oaksey on the Wiltshire/Gloucestershire border. Believed to have been built in the mid-17th century with later additions, the property is in need of some general modernisation, yet it retains an abundance of character and charm with original features including beams, inglenooks, stone floors and passageways. Accommodation is over two floors and includes hall, drawing room, sitting Read more [...]

Sony Ericsson Xperia line up now listed as coming soon on Orange UK

Sony Ericsson’s big three, the Xperia Play, Arc and Neo are now listed on Orange UK’s website as coming soon. After being announced last month with an estimated availability of Q2 2011, this morning’s revelation came as quite the surprise. With Android 2.3 in tow for all three smartphones, Orange UK subscribers now have a few reasons to celebrate. Today was not our first rodeo with the Xperia Play. Last month we spotted the smartphone on Read more [...]

Housing market goes from boom to bust

March 23, 2011 By Dan Catchpole It has been a long time since the sun shined on Snoqualmie Ridge’s housing market. The outlook for 2011 isn’t any better, according to market analysts. Home prices in King County fell in February to a new low since the real estate boom collapsed in 2008. Prices have been pulled down by short sales and foreclosures, which are often priced below market value. That is especially true of the Ridge, which has a higher Read more [...]

North Norhill home listed for sale

A two bedroom home with a guest house at 1032 Peddle St. in North Norhill is listed for $450,000. Pamela Efferson of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Anderson Properties is the listing agent. Features include a chef's kitchen, custom cabinets, granite counters, hardwood floors, nine-foot ceilings, stainless steel appliances, large master bath, veranda with fireplace, new Jeldwin Windows and a private guest house. Outstanding attention to detail amazing updates complete this remodeled home Read more [...]

Devin Harris listed as a game-time decision

Harris has been surprisingly tough this season, playing through pain and only missing three games due to injury. And with the Jazz’s season hanging on by a thread, he may try to gut it out tonight. We’ll know for sure after he tests the hammy out in warmups. If Harris sits, Earl Watson will get the start.

Housing Inventory Increases, Listing Prices Fall

By Nick TimiraosMemo to sellers: you’ve got more competition this spring. Price those homes accordingly. Nationally, the inventory of unsold homes on multiple-listing services increased by 0.6% in February from one month prior. Over the past year, inventory is up by 13%, according to Move Inc. The data covers all single-family homes, condominiums, and town houses listed on nearly all multiple-listing services across the country. For the month of February, listings increased in Read more [...]