Monthly Archives: January 2012

UCLA’s Sale of Carter Japanese Garden Protested

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A pond in the Hannah Carter Japanese Garden. (Photo by Judy M. Horton) Preservation groups are up in arms over UCLA’s decision to sell the Hannah Carter Japanese Garden in Bel Air. Advocates say that the 50-year-old garden, located a mile from the campus, is a place of cultural significance and exceptional beauty, and has long served as a teaching resource for the local community and for students of garden history, landscape architects, and garden lovers from around the world. The garden Read more [...]

Rob Gronkowski listed as questionable for Super Bowl, expected to have …

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is officially listed as questionable for Super Bowl XLVI, a designation the Patriots handed him because the league has made both teams declare the status of their players. The all-world tight end will play, but the left ankle injury is not to be taken lightly. A source confirmed that the second-year star has a high ankle sprain, which is usually an injury that Read more [...]

Open Houses in Belmont this Weekend

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Open houses, including a new condominium between $550,000 to $1.8 million are highlighted this weekend in Belmont. Check out the information by clicking on the photos of the homes.  280 Cross St., Colonial-single family, 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bath,$558,000. Open House: Sunday, Noon to 1:30 p.m. Listed by Lynn MacDonald of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont. 125 Waverley St., Colonial-single family, 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, $579,900. Open House: Sunday, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Listed Read more [...]

Shares that will be winners at the summer Games

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But even with just 20 weeks to go, there are still some short-term opportunities for investors who are seeking a sprinkling of sporting gold dust on their returns."During the games, hundreds of thousands of visitors will arrive along with the substantial sponsorship and media attention which can attribute much of the immediate economic benefit," points out Jon Wingent at Close Brothers Asset Management."Hosting an Olympics enhances investment opportunities that might not otherwise be there such Read more [...]

Facebook to file IPO listing details

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Facebook plans to set the wheels in motion next week for its hotly anticipated debut on Wall Street, laying the groundwork for what is expected to be the biggest initial public offering ever by a technology company. The US social networking company, which claims more than 800m active users, is hoping to file details of the listing as early as Wednesday, according to one person familiar with its thinking. Another person indicated that the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which Read more [...]

‘Samsung Galaxy S3’ listed on official website

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The Samsung Galaxy S3 is one of the most eagerly anticipated phones of 2012 and yet more news about the phone has arisen, with a new model number appearing on Samsung's UAE Global Download Center page hinting at the phone's imminent arrival.The website, which allows users to download various manuals, software and drivers for a host of Samsung products, now displays model number GT-I9300 under the smart phones menu.This follows a trend, with the original Galaxy S bearing model numbers using GT-I90xx Read more [...]

House Hunt: Open Houses for Jan. 29.

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To see more information on the properties listed below, visit the Rhode Island Living website and enter its MLS number in the search box. 38 King St. MLS# 1007504. 2-to-3-bed home featuring an open floor plan and several upgrades in the kitchen and bath. Home also features hardwood floors, a dining room with a fireplace and sliders off the living room to the back yard. Open house: Jan. 29 from noon – 2 p.m. Listed at: $154,000. Kathy Souza, RE/MAX Preferred, (401) 353-2200. 17 Autumn Dr. MLS# Read more [...]

Restaurants and bars to be listed on tourism app and mobile website

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27th January 2012, 2:37pm Restaurants, bars and cafes across Wales are being given a chance to be listed on the first pan-Wales tourism app and mobile website to be launched during Wales Tourism Week 2012 (February 27– March 3). The 'Show Me Wales' iphone/ipad app and mobile website will be a 'one stop shop' for visitors and locals, providing a comprehensive guide to things to see and do across the whole of Wales. Information about attractions, activities, events and places to eat and Read more [...]

High-Priced Condominium Sales Slump Ended by Platinum Luxury Auctions

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MIAMI, Jan. 27, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Although an absolute auction was planned today for an ultra-luxury waterfront condominium in Coral Gables, Florida, there won't be any bidders in attendance. The seller did not get cold feet, and there was plenty of bidder interest. Enough interest, actually, that the property was placed under contract on Wednesday, two days prior to the January 27 auction date. Platinum Luxury Auctions LLC, a luxury auction firm headquartered in Miami, Read more [...]

FSA takes on Cowdery and Rothschild

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