Monthly Archives: March 2012

Market may have reached bottom of cycle

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By Cheri Brennan --With spring on the horizon and consumer confidence on the rise, members of Northwest Multiple Listing Service are reporting positive gains in activity. Pending sales for February increased more than 27 percent from a year ago, more sellers are listing their homes, and brokers are reporting an uptick in multiple offers. “Buyers are beginning to realize that we may have seen the bottom of this real estate market,” remarked Frank Wilson, branch managing broker Read more [...]

‘Banned’ trader Michael Somerset-Leeke behind Aim-listed Papua Mining

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The investigation into concerns over potential concert party trading found nothing wrong but did recommend that rules governing concert parties be changed. Eight years prior to this, after a separate regulatory investigation, Mr Somerset-Leeke was censured by the Stock Exchange Council for improperly handling deals on behalf of clients. He was banned from trading for three months. Both actions took place while Mr Somerset-Leeke was the senior partner of stockbroker Coni Gilbert Read more [...]

After 40 years, why should I be forced to sell my property?

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Some cities don’t know when they’re blessed. Much of my new novel, She’s Leaving Home, is set in the Liverpool of the Sixties and celebrates its burgeoning music scene, its energy and its wonderful buildings. Liverpool has more Grade 2-listed buildings than any other city outside London. Those who know it aren’t surprised. While I was researching my book, I spent days tramping its streets and docks, its waterfront and its Georgian terraces. What comes as a shock is the Read more [...]

Time for Tomatomania! Plus other events, classes

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March 10: Gamble House director Ted Bosley examines the influence of Arts Crafts masters in the lecture “Post-War Modernism and the Legacy of Greene Greene.” 6 p.m. The Neighborhood Church, 301 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena. $20. (626) 793-3334, Ext. 52. March 10: The Society of Architectural Historians, Southern California Chapter, hosts a behind-the-scenes tour of the exhibitions “Carefree California: Cliff May and the Romance of the Ranch House, 1920-1960” and “Catherine Opie Read more [...]

AIG to Raise $6 Billion to Repay Government Bailout

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Jerome Favre/Bloomberg NewsThe Hong Kong headquarters of American International Assurance, the Asian insurance unit of American International Group.HONG KONG — The insurance giant American International Group is looking to raise $6 billion by reducing its stake in its Asian insurance unit, part of a broader effort to repay the federal government.A.I.G. plans to sell 1.7 billion shares of American International Assurance, which is listed in Hong Kong, at a price of 27.15 to 27.50 Hong Kong dollars Read more [...]

Beatles childhood homes in Liverpool listed

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English Heritage The childhood homes of Paul McCartney and John Lennon in Liverpool, where the Beatles composed and rehearsed many of their early hits, have been listed at Grade II. Can homeowners living in the area hope to see the value of their homes rise, and more generally, should aspiring homeowners buy near celebrity homes (if they can afford it)? The two houses, which are both managed by the National Trust, were listed by the tourism and heritage minister, John Penrose, on the advice Read more [...]

Upcoming Trade and Environment Events

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Discuss this articleShare your views with other visitors, and read what they have to say If you would like to see your event listed here or are interested in finding out more about publicising your event through ICTSD, write to the editor. For a more comprehensive list of events for the trade and environment community visit the BioRes online calendar. Coming up in the next two weeks (5-19 March) 5-6 March, London, UK. INNOVATION 2012: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND COMPETITIVENESS. Held at the Read more [...]

Birth Certificate Investigation for Sale

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