Rosati in premier position for revamp

AFL premiers, and Diamond Creek taverners, the Magpies Photo: Vince Caligiuri COMMONWEALTH Fund Management's decision to preserve million-dollar views (and rents) at its prized 101 Collins Street office building, by imposing height limits on neighbouring buildings it offered for sale nine years ago, appears to have paid off. One of the buildings sold by the fund - the historic Rosati Read more [...]

Union keeper Mondragon listed as probable | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-05-13

After being examined on Thursday for a strained groin, Union goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon is listed as probable for Saturday's game at FC Dallas. Mondragon suffered the injury around the 72d minute of Wednesday's 1-1 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy, according to Union assistant coach John Hackworth. Despite the injury, Mondragon played the rest of the game and was cited for his courage by teammates. Backup Zac MacMath has yet to appear in a game this season. Read more [...]

Parade of Homes continues this weekend

The 2011 Spring Parade of Homes continues on Saturday and Sunday for a second weekend of tours. The event features 21 brand new homes constructed by Home Builders Association of Craven and Pamlico Counties member builders. The houses are divided into price categories and include starter homes, family homes, and homes suitable for retirement years, said Janie Figueroa, the association’s executive officer. “There’s something for everyone,” Figueroa said, The Read more [...]

GREAT Barr Hall is up for sale – with an asking price of more than £2 million.

By chris philpotts news reporter GREAT Barr Hall is up for sale – with an asking price of more than £2 million. The historic Grade II-listed hall, which dates back to 1777 and is the former home of the Scott family, has been put on the market for £2.2 million by current owners Manor Building Preservation Trust. According to Olney-based estate agent Van Weenen's online brochure, the hall comes with 50 acres of parkland – and there's an additional opportunity to purchase a further Read more [...]

TSX-listed corporate dividends and distributions declared May 12, 2011

TORONTO - Dividends or distributions were declared or updated on the followed listed issues on the Toronto Stock Exchange on May 12, 2011. Provident Energy Ltd. (TSX:PVE): $0.045. Payable Jun 15. Record May 26. Pizza Pizza Royalty Income Fund Units (TSX:PZA.UN): $0.0584. Payable Jun 15. Record May 31. Automodular Corporation (TSX:AM): $0. Payable Jun 20. Record Jun 06. Airboss Of America Corp. J (TSX:BOS): $0.0375. Payable Jul Read more [...]

Period drama: The Holburne Museum

Bathonians were up in arms when Eric Parry Architects sought to add a modern extension to an 18th century, grade I-listed building. But the architect won out and the Holburne Museum shouldn’t have anyone reaching for the smelling salts Battles between contemporary architecture and conservationists are hardly new and have helped forge Britain’s urban landscape for decades. But even by the normally combative standards of heritage conservation, the extension to Bath’s Holburne Museum ignited Read more [...]

Madrid Day is Aug. 27

All are invited to take part in the events listed below. Call to schedule by June 15. The community of Madrid will celebrate their annual event on Saturday, Aug. 27. There will be several activities planned for the day, and below are some of the ways to get involved, either by hosting an event or just by attending and enjoying Madrid Day 2011: • Anyone interested in having a “Flea Market” rather than a garage sale is asked to contact Mary Kier by June 15 at 308-326-4430. • If an individual, Read more [...]

Sheriff sale listings drop, but recovery may be illusion

The number of homes listed for sheriff's sale in York County has dropped to about two-thirds of its year-ago level, but celebration might be a bit premature. It's not clear whether the number is shrinking because people are rebounding from recession or because banks were scolded after a "robo-signing" scandal which revealed they were pushing foreclosure documents through without even reading them first. Area housing professionals said a government crackdown that slowed the rate at which banks can Read more [...]

House Hunt: Prospect Heights Open Houses This Weekend

Looking to buy in Prospect Heights? Every Thursday we'll give you a sampling of co-ops, condos, and the occasional brownstone on show this weekend. Thinking of selling? Check out our Sold! column, appearing every Friday, to learn of recent sales. Real estate agents: Contact amy.clark@patch.com to get your properties listed.   1. 125 Eastern Parkway #2A Cross streets: Underhill and Washington avenues Price: $279,000 Maint/CC: $548 Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Other features: Pre-war Read more [...]