Monthly Archives: July 2011

Derry building short-listed for top architecture prize

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21 July 2011 Last updated at 08:14 GMT The interior of the Culturlann in Derry A building in Londonderry has become the first here to be short-listed for the UK's most prestigious architecture prize. The Culturlann on Great James Street is one of six finalists competing for the Sterling Prize. The result will be revealed this autumn and the winning architect will get a prize Read more [...]

Two Dozen Open Houses, From Condos to Mansion

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Despite the heat and summer's diversions, almost two dozen homes were listed for an Open House on Sunday, as of listings on Saturday morning on the Garden State Multiple Listing Service.There is everything from two-bedroom multifamily housing, to a six-bedroom $2,449,000 listing of a large home on Somerville Road.Further information on open houses and real estate is on the Garden State Multiple Listing Service website. Read more [...]

Site of former school for sale in tax auction

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The site of a former school named after the Preston area’s longest-serving black municipal councillor is going on the auction block. The property at 857 Upper Governor Rd. where the Allan W. Evans School used to stand is set to be sold Tuesday to recover more than $84,000 owed to Halifax Regional Municipality. "It’s been in arrears since 1998," city spokeswoman Shaune MacKinlay said. "We haven’t had any tax paid from that property since, so now we’re moving to tax sale." MacKinlay said city Read more [...]

Cityscape can make light work of rivals

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On a day of low-key action across the water tomorrow, the one-mile Listed race at Pontefract is the standout offering.Just six horses are set to go to post, with established campaigners such as St Moritz, Emerald Commander and Penitent all holding some sort of chance. Each of the consistent trio has scored at this level or higher before.St Moritz, representing the father-son partnership of Dandy and Adrian Nicholls, may be the most interesting of that lot. He has already won three times Read more [...]

Middleport empty homes may be left standing

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22 July 2011 Last updated at 18:12 GMT The houses were due to be pulled down as part of the Pathfinder scheme Abandoned homes in a Staffordshire city may be left standing because the area they are in is now a conservation area. The houses were due to be pulled down as part of a multi-million pound regeneration scheme to improve housing in Stoke-on-Trent. But funding for the Read more [...]

Don’t follow the cheer leader

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Golf brings out patriotism like no other sport.   Last weekend, announcers on the BBC all but cheered for anyone other than an American at the British Open.   The Presidents Cup in November in Australia — a U.S. vs. the World team competition — is merely a warm-up for the Ryder Cup in 2012. Events like these are where the sport basically loses its dignity (that, and the 16th hole at the Phoenix Open).  Three weeks ago, I was taken aback a bit Read more [...]

Homes Just Listed for Sale at Amazing Prices

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This week's featured homes are priced at unbelievable levels! They all offer great opportunities for wonderful entertaining options as well as great kitchens. Take a drive through lovely Cascade to view them and select one that is suited for you. There is no guarantee that the rates and prices will remain at these levels, so take advantage of the great buyer's market today. For help with your house hunt contact Shirley Simmons,Prudential Georgia Realty at www.shirleysimmons.com. Read more [...]

Best retirement destinations listed

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WASHINGTON, July 22 (UPI) -- AARP has released a list of the most affordable places to retire as baby boomers start thinking about whether to stay put or move on in their retirement years. AARP The Magazine decided to help Boomers do some shopping, selecting destinations based on affordability but also on criteria such as property and sales tax rates, recreation, and health care, USA Today reported Thursday. "Given the economy, we were interested in finding places that were less expensive to Read more [...]

Local rental market softens

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RE/MAX Success principal Ian Knight said an increase in the number of properties listed for rent was driving the softening. TOOWOOMBA’S rental property market has softened in recent months in response to a subdued real estate sales market. RE/MAX Success principal Ian Knight said an increase in the number of properties listed for rent was driving the softening. “Our vacancy rate is at 1.2 per cent today (Wednesday),” Mr Knight said. “Because sales activity is subdues and owners Read more [...]

Five Things for Friday

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1. The IronBirds Lost 0-13. The Brooklyn Cyclones shut out the IronBirds at an away game Thursday night. With a final score of 13-0, the Cyclones scored 13 runs on 20 hits, according to the Ironbird's press release.    2. Weather. Sunrise: 5:55 a.m.; Sunset: 8:27 p.m. Friday: 97; times of clouds and sun, very hot and humid Friday Night: Low 80; partly cloudy, very warm and very humid   3. Week-Ahead  Weather Saturday: 97/77; sunshine, a thunderstorm possible. Sunday: 96/73; very hot with thunderstorms. Monday: Read more [...]