Monthly Archives: September 2011

Wealthy use auctions to sell U.S. mansions after price cuts fail

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David Sandwith has been trying to sell his seven-bedroom house on Mercer Island since 2009, listing it first for $32 million, then cutting the price to $28.8 million last year. After not receiving any acceptable offers, he recently put it up for auction. "I have a growing family and I have opportunities that I want to pursue in my life, and that doesn't necessarily mean that I will be located here in the greater Northwest," said Sandwith. "The time is right for us to sell the home." Real-estate Read more [...]

Robert Gallery, Sidney Rice listed as doubtful for Seahawks’ opener

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RENTON — Robert Gallery, the veteran handpicked to stabilize Seattle's young offensive line, is doubtful for Sunday's season opener because of a sprained knee. Sidney Rice, signed to be the No. 1 receiver the Seahawks have been seeking for more than a year, is also unlikely to play in Game 1 at San Francisco on Sunday. This isn't exactly how Seattle planned to start this season, with half of the free-agent starters it signed on offense likely out. And while Rice will certainly be missed, Read more [...]

This Weekend’s Open Houses

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Here is a list of upcoming open houses in Sayville and West Sayville. Whether you are looking for a starter home or an upgrade, this list has a wide-range of available homes. Saturday, Sept. 10 22 Laurel Drive in Sayville from 1-3 p.m. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath split level is listed for $324,900. 61 Lumur Drive in Sayville from 1-3 p.m. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath expanded ranch is listed for $389,000. 32 Kath Drive in Sayville from noon-1 p.m. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch is listed for $399,000. 10 South Read more [...]

Area Commemorates Sept. 11 Ten Years On

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Local cities, organizations and churches will be holding events this week to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and to commemorate the lives of those that died in the terrorist attacks. Patch brings you a look at the events happening this week in the St. Charles County area. The events are listed by city and time. O'Fallon St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wentzville's 4th Degree Assembly will hold a Knights of Columbus Patriot’s Day 5K walk/run and one mile fun run. The event begins at 8 a.m. Read more [...]

Delta Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index

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ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced it has been added to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America and is among four global airlines listed as "Sustainability Leaders" in the annual survey. The recognition underscores Delta's ongoing commitment to corporate responsibility across its global network.(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090202/DELTALOGO )Delta is among 143 companies named to the North American index Read more [...]

Planning policy minister faces strong opposition from Tory heartlands

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Drive through the affluent Kent countryside at this time of year and the whole area seems to be turning red. The listed tile-hung cottages are mellow, virginia creeper is turning scarlet against white weatherboard farmhouse walls, the apples are ripening in the orchards. And this year the rubicund faces of those in the know about planning matters are growing just a little bit more choleric.The one thing guaranteed to rouse the semi-mythical Disgusteds of Tunbridge Wells to fury are planning Read more [...]

Local events remembering 9/11

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Local events remembering 9/11 Published 1:41pm Friday, September 9, 2011FROM STAFF REPORTSSome local organizations are holding 9/11 memorial events in Shelby County. Several of those events are listed below.PATRIOT DAY EVENT: During this event on Sept. 11, Girl Scouts in the Oak Mountain area will present a special flag ceremony, and there will be other Girl Scout activities about the United States. Girls will also be placed into troops. The free event will be at Christ Church United Methodist on Read more [...]

Jets FB John Conner was full participant in practice, listed as probable for … – The Star-Ledger

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Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerThe Jets added Santonio Holmes to the injury list today with an illness, but he went through a full practice. John Conner and Mark Brunell were full participants in practice today after being "limited" throughout the week. Rex Ryan has them listed as probable for Sunday alongside a laundry list of players with minor injuries that have been practicing full throughout the week. Logan Payne and Rob Turner are the only players that are ruled out for Sunday while Read more [...]