Tambun sees strong demand for mainland Penang properties

KUALA LUMPUR: Investors looking for exposure to the Penang property market have naturally gravitated to the island, with Eastern Oriental Bhd being the current hot favourite. They have largely ignored the mainland.But if the latest sales numbers from leading mainland Penang player Tambun Indah Land Bhd are any indication, property companies focusing on the mainland could look as interesting as those across the narrow South Straits that separates it from Penang island.Listed in January this Read more [...]

MMSC offers fun, educational events

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center at 3625 Brigantine Blvd., Brigantine, is a rehabilitation center for marine mammals and sea turtles. Come visit our museum full of marine mammal artifacts and educational exhibits, an observation tank, gift shop, and more. Admission is free. Public hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.   A beach walk and seining activities are held throughout August. Call (609) 266-0538 for dates or information on events listed below. Cost is $5 per child. Check Read more [...]

House Hunt: Great Housing Deals this Weekend in Hillcrest

According to an article published in the Wall Street Journal this week, the number of houses listed for sale in U.S. cities during the second quarter declined. At the end of June, 2.34 million houses were listed for sale on the multiple listing services in more than 900 cities.  That is the lowest level for that time of year since 2007. We can see this effect in the Hillcrest area as the number of open houses each week continues to decline.  Interest rates continue to decrease making your housing Read more [...]

TSX-listed corporate dividends and distributions declared August 5, 2011

TORONTO - Dividends or distributions were declared or updated on the following listed issues on the Toronto Stock Exchange on August 5, 2011. Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ): $0.09. Payable Oct 01. Record Sep 16. Yellow Media Inc. (TSX:YLO): $0.025. Payable Oct 17. Record Sep 30. Bce Inc. (TSX:BCE): $0.5175. Payable Oct 15. Record Sep 15. Bce Inc. 1st Pr Series 'aa' (TSX:BCE.PR.A): $0.3. Payable Dec 01. Record Nov Read more [...]

Coming events

Printer friendly version | E-mail to a friend | Updated Friday, August 05, 2011 1:01 AM Coming events HERALD DEMOCRATComing events runs Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays in the sports section of the Herald Democrat. To have your event listed, please provide the following information: The event, date, time, entry fee (if applicable) and contact information. You can fax this to 903-868-2106 or E-mail the information to sports@heralddemocrat.com. Listings may be edited occasionally Read more [...]

New shows on sale: Buddy Guy, John Mellencamp, Tracy Morgan, others – The Star-Ledger

Paul NatkinBUDDY GUY The following is a list of major concerts and other events whose tickets are going on sale this week. They are listed by on-sale time. FRIDAY, 9 A.M. • Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown. “Weird Al” Yankovic, Oct. 21, $37 to $67, online at 9 a.m., phone and box office at 10 a.m. (973) 539-8008, mayoarts.org. • State Theatre, New Brunswick. Dark Star Orchestra, Grateful Dead tribute, Nov. 22, $27 to $36, online at 9 a.m., phone and box office at 10 a.m. (732) Read more [...]

Dennis Hopper’s Venice property is back on the market

The on-the-market, off-the-market compound of actor-artist Dennis Hopper in Venice is back — redone by architect Brian Murphy and listed at $5,995,000.Murphy renovated the main house that he designed and three two-story loft-style town houses by architect Frank Gehry. Work included the kitchens, bathrooms and landscaping. The corrugated-steel-clad main house, built in 1987, has 4,900 square feet of living Read more [...]