Monthly Archives: January 2012

War Memorial Building in Lenoir City gets historic designation, city seeks …

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LENOIR CITY, Tenn. — An East Tennessee building constructed to honor military veterans is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The National Park Service extended the designation to the Lenoir City War Memorial Building, according to The Knoxville News Sentinel (http://bit.ly/zwMFcz ). The structure was built in 1951, initially to honor veterans of World War II. The building has served a number of purposes over the years, including hosting dances, serving Read more [...]

Civic center study released

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SALISBURY -- After almost a year of researching the Wicomico Youth Civic Center, an economic study has been released detailing changes the facility may want to make within the next few years.The study did not recommend tearing down and starting from the ground up; however, it did list ways the facility can modernize to keep existing shows and attract new business.Among the recommendations are relaxing the facility's strict no alcohol policy, redesigning the seat bowl to offer a closer experience Read more [...]

2011 home sales up in Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith area

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story by Kim Souzaksouza [at] thecitywire [dot] com Record low interest rates and improving consumer confidence did little to spur home sales in December across Washington and Benton counties. Agents sold 394 homes in December, down 13.2% from a year ago, according to MountData. However, MountData reports 5,804 local homes were sold during 2011, an 8.1% improvement over 2010. Agents and brokers earned commission on $892.67 million from sales recorded in 2011, up 3.48% from the prior year. “Home Read more [...]

Securities regulator to relax rules on listing

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<!--enpproperty 2012-01-17 08:09:18.0Oswald ChenSecurities regulator to relax rules on listing1161355Business2@cndy/enpproperty--> HONG KONG - The mainland's securities regulator plans to relax controls on Hong Kong and overseas listings for mainland companies and will push for issues of yuan-denominated shares in the offshore yuan market, China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) Vice-Chairman, Yao Gang, said on Monday. Speaking at the Asian Financial Forum Read more [...]

UK cottages: a guide to leading rental companies

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Self-catering in the UK is the "easy" holiday option, right? No flights, transfers, jabs, hotel rules, plenty of space, the chance to save money by eating in and so on, all make for a more relaxing experience. That's the theory, anyhow. In practice, booking a cottage can be a minefield. There are dozens of companies selling tens of thousands of properties across the country. The UK's largest self-catering operator, Cottages4You, has 10,000 places on its books alone.So, where do you start? Who Read more [...]

CITY INSIDER – Banners on reproductive rights may fly in face of code

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Those banners flying along Market Street to promote reproductive rights - sporting slogans including "U.S. Out of My Uterus" - sure are eye-catching. They've even caught the eye of an antiabortion group called Life Legal Defense Foundation that is demanding their removal. The banners are the brainchild of the Silver Ribbon Campaign to Trust Women, which was founded by two local women who believe reproductive rights are in jeopardy at the state and federal level. They're intended to get the city's Read more [...]

More Portland-area homes sell in 2011, but prices still catching up

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The Associated PressPortland-area home sales activity improved in 2011, but a continuing decline in prices brought the total volume of sales to a 10-year low.More homes in the Portland area sold last year than in 2010, but that didn't stop prices from losing ground. Falling values have dogged the housing market, keeping buyers and sellers on the sidelines. Foreclosures and short sales have weighed on market values, and observers are still watching for Portland-area prices to hit bottom. The 19,682 Read more [...]

‘Gingerbread’ house ready for rentals

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Advertisement After Realtor Betty Tice did her last walkthrough at the house at 121 N. West Blvd., it was the first time in more than 30 years in the business she felt a pang of regret after closing a sale. The 100-year-old cottage listed as a Columbia notable historic property is not just any old house. “The first open house I had, I had over 300 people,” Tice said. “None of them were serious buyers, Read more [...]

Datebook: Chinese floral design, rose pruning and more events this week

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Jan. 21: Horticulturist Rachel Young and gardener Richard Troche lead a rose pruning demonstration. 11 a.m. Included in regular admission of $3 to $8. Descanso Gardens,1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. (818) 949-4200. Jan. 21: Hybridizer Tom Carruth presents an illustrated lecture on the newest roses to hit the market. 1 p.m. Included in regular admission of $3 to $8. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. (818) 949-4200. Jan. 21: Bart O’Brien, special projects Read more [...]