Being bald and toothless among health complaints listed in 1911 census

The section relating to illnesses and infirmities filled in with words such as short of cash. THE tooth is out there and the 1911 census really did dig it out – discovering if we still had all our own teeth and hair. The section relating to illnesses and infirmities offered a revealing insight into how people viewed their health more than 100 years ago. The column, which details descriptions of people’s ailments as perceived by the head of the household on the Read more [...]

COLUMBUS — More than 6000 houses in Columbus are listed as vacant.

6,000 Columbus Homes Vacant COLUMBUS -- More than 6,000 houses in Columbus are listed as vacant."I've got two vacant houses for three years now," Clara Supik says.When Supik walks outside her home on Avondale Avenue, she sees the two vacant properties on either side of hers.More: - Fatal Fire Sparks Public City Hearing on Vacant Housing------------------------------"There's been racoons that come from this house. There's also been numerous people. Of course they're Read more [...]

Top 10 events in 2011 at Zhongguancun

<!--enpproperty 2012-01-06 08:04:02.0Top 10 events in 2011 at ZhongguancunTop 10 events in 2011 at Zhongguancun1161351Zhongguancun Special2@cndy/enpproperty--> The State Council approves the Zhongguancun National Innovation Demonstration Zone Development Plan (2011-2020) with the goal of developing it into a global center of innovation for science and technology. According to the plan, Zhongguancun will play a strategic role in improving capacity for innovation and set an example for other Read more [...]

Church for sale after grave row

AMY MAAS DES RES: St Paul's Presbyterian Church in Devonport. A landmark Devonport church is back on the market three months after an earlier attempt to sell it was scuttled by the community. St Paul's Presbyterian Church has been listed for sale by Harcourts for $1.72 million and has a capital value of $3.3m. The 1919 building features kauri floors, wall panelling, pews, a pulpit, vaulted Read more [...]

Top Oversold U.S.-Listed Chinese Stocks (Jan 05, 2012)

51job, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:JOBS) is the most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 05. It was down 5.2% on the day. JOBS's upside potential is 64.1% based on brokerage analysts' average target price of $64.50. It is trading at 56.3% of its 52-week high of $69.80, and 7.3% above its 52-week low of $36.62. Jiayuan.com International Ltd (NASDAQ:DATE) is the second most oversold U.S.-listed Chinese stock on Jan. 05. It was down 3.8% on the day. DATE's upside potential is 161.9% based on Read more [...]

House Hunt: Open Houses For Jan. 7 and 8

To see more information on the properties listed below, visit the Rhode Island Living website and enter the MLS number in the search box. 5 Elizabeth Ann Dr. MLS# 994259. 4-bed, 3-full-bath, custom-built home with newer granite kitchen, air, fireplace, hardwoods, sprinklers, and alarm. Open house: Jan. 8 from 1:30 – 3 p.m. John Tripodi, RE/MAX Preferred, (401) 353-2200. 11 Parkside Dr. MLS# 1001567. 3-bed, 2-full-bath ranch with hardwood floors, new windows, doors, screen doors, and bath. Open Read more [...]

Oil and gas boosted as Cove goes up for sale

Some in the City were sceptical that a blue-chip such as BP or Shell would take an interest, bearing in mind the relatively small size of the Mozambique stake, and thought a buyer was most likely to be Asian. Tokyo Gas and Korea Gas Corp, and Chinese oil companies including CNOOC and Sinopec, have in recent years been snapping up stakes in LNG projects from which they buy gas. “Far East buyers look likely for what we see as a prized LNG position in East Africa,” said Stuart Read more [...]

Listed Companies Given One Year To Meet Minimum Public Float

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Stock Exchange’s amended rules on minimum public ownership (MPO) took effect last January 1 after being approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The amended rules will give listed companies a grace period until December 31, 2012 to comply with the Exchange’s 10 percent MPO requirement. “The amendments to the minimum public ownership rules form part of our continuing efforts to enhance corporate governance and improve market liquidity. Read more [...]