Opposition key for Olive’s mare

Canberra trainer Nick Olive couldn't be happier with Capital Commander heading into the $100,000 National Sprint on Black Opal Stakes day this Sunday, but fears it still might not be enough to get the win in the 1200-metre sprint. Olive was impressed with his four-year-old at Canberra trackwork yesterday and said she had progressed well since a last-start fourth in the Burley Griffin Sprint on February 26. But with some of Sydney's in-form sprinters Read more [...]

‘Few properties listed in plea already sold’

Some properties allegedly acquired by former Mumbai Congress chief Kripashankar Singh and his relatives — which are under the Mumbai Police scanner in a disproportionate assets case — have been sold, sources revealed on Monday.“Inquiries revealed that some properties listed in the petition filed by activist Sanjay Tiwari as belonging to Singh and his family have been sold by them. Investigations are on into the sales of these assets and the trail of the money received through these sales will Read more [...]

Childhood homes of Beatles John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney now listed buildings

The childhood homes of former Beatles John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney have become listed buildings, it was revealed today. Heritage Minister John Penrose made the announcement from Mendips, the house at 251 Menlove Avenue in Woolton, south Liverpool, where Lennon first learned to play guitar. The terraced house where Sir Paul lived for nine years at nearby 20 Forthlin Road, and where the Beatles rehearsed and wrote some of their most famous songs, was also listed a Grade II building. Read more [...]

North Iowa Today for Tuesday, March 6

For other fun events, go to www.globegazette.com and click on the Entertainment link. To suggest events to be listed here, please email specifics to judy.delperdang@globegazette.com. You can also post them in the online Events Calendar by following the posting prompts. • ALGONA — The Algona High School Concert Band’s Winter Band Concert, “For America,” will be 7:30 p.m. in the Algona High School Read more [...]

Shrinking inventory breaks fall in King County home prices

Fewer homes are listed for sale in King County now than at any time since the housing crisis began, and observers say the lack of inventory is starting to influence prices, at least in some neighborhoods. Don't get excited — overall, prices are still down. Countywide, the median single-family sale price hit another postboom low in February — $308,125, down 2 percent from January, 8 percent from February 2011 and nearly 36 percent from the market's peak in July 2007. Glenn Crellin, assistant Read more [...]

IRG signs contract to advise company listing onto NZX

A contract has been signed by Investment Research Group (IRG) in order to advise a second company looking to make its way onto the NZX. The signing comes after Malaysian Internet service provider Mykris became listed on the NZX in January early this year. Further details surrounding the listing of the currently anonymous company will be released within four to five weeks, according to a statement made by managing director Brent King. “There are a number of issues to be completed before Read more [...]

Neal Auction Co. to gavel La. antebellum plantation

BRAITHWAITE, La. (AP) – A grand white-pillared plantation house built on historic River Road near the Mississippi nearly 200 years ago will be sold in a March 10 auction that could provide a new twist in its colorful history. Over the centuries, the yellow home with its green shutters overlooking exotic gardens survived a British invasion, the Civil War and the ravages of hurricanes Betsy, Camille and Katrina. The home offers a glimpse into Louisiana's past, with original horsehair plaster walls, Read more [...]