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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Two children die afte sailboat capsizes; third chld critical
LEONARD, Minn. – Two children died after falling into a frigid lake, and a third is listed in critical condition after first responders pulled the siblings Friday afternoon from Clearwater Lake.The children were in a small sailboat with their father, Dan Risland, when it toppled in strong winds. He reportedly told authorities that he attempted to get the children to shore, but struggled in the wind and current.He then swam to shore and flagged down someone to call 911. Sheriff’s Read more [...]
Plaza Pub won’t be listed for sale
The Alamogordo City Commission has placed an item on its agenda that directs city staff not to list the Plaza Pub for sale. According to the agenda, the instruction, which will require a vote to pass, would instruct Alamogordo city staff to not list the Plaza Pub for sale and that any negotiations related to the sale of the property not occur before May 2013. The commission had previously authorized city staff to list the building for sale.The agenda item comes two weeks after the Alamogordo City Read more [...]
Equities Market: Multinationals Warm Up to Relaxed Listing Rules
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The lobby at the National Assembly for legislation that makes it mandatory for multinationals to list on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, according to investment analysts, may have its pros and cons. But investment analysts contend that the effort by the NSE to relax the listing rules will make the equities market more attractive, reports Festus Akanbi
As the effort to roll out the legislative framework that will compel multinational firms to list on the Nigerian Stock Exchange Read more [...]
Londoners to open homes for Olympic fans
LONDON — Natasha Corne is offering Olympic fans who attend this summer's London Games a piece of her backyard for around $24 a night, including a full English breakfast.
Corne, 36, a health-care worker, has bought a blue tent to house her guests and plans to set up a barbecue on the 1,750 square-foot plot of land in Eltham, southeast London.
"I've jumped on the Olympic bandwagon," said Corne, whose two-bedroom home is 3 miles from the equestrian-event sites in Greenwich. "I haven't got Read more [...]
Upcoming April Events at Shakopee Library
National Library Week is April 8-12, come in and show us your love… on a post it note. We’ll post it for the world to see!
Upcoming April Events
Family Storytimes: Mondays, April 2 - April 23 or Tuesdays, April 3 - April 24 at 10:30 a.m.
All ages, no reservations needed. Stories are the same both days.
Sunday, April 8: The library is closed.
Educating Trainman: A Mother and Son’s Autism Story: Monday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Stefan and Barb Kavan, a young man with autism and his mother, Read more [...]
What to do if you can’t sell your home?
NEW YORK: When Brent Moreland and his wife, Amanda, put their first home on the market last fall, they tried everything to make the Knoxville, Tennessee, two-bedroom townhouse look good to buyers. They took impressive photos with the help of a professional photographer friend, went online for furniture staging ideas and even created a blog to help get the word out through social networks. Almost six months later, they are still at it, telling interested buyers about new upgrades like crown molding, Read more [...]
Murtagh in charge with double
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The Reaper booked his ticket to York when he came out best in a thrilling finish to the feature sprint at Cork under Johnny Murtagh.Third to last weekend's Dubai Golden Shaheen winner Krypton Factor at Meydan in January, the four-year-old was sent off a 10-1 chance for the Listed Cork Stakes and battled bravely to the line to hold the determined challenge of Experience by a short head."I'm delighted with that as he deserved it, he had been knocking on the door. He Read more [...]
HOUSEHUNT: Open Houses in Los Altos & Los Altos Hills, April 7-8, 2012
From an 87-year-old remodeled home to a brand-new house, you'll find a few newcomers among the 11 homes open this weekend.
All the viewings are scheduled for Saturday afternoon, in deference to Easter Sunday.
And yes, it's also the beginning of Spring Break for the schools, so home sellers are not exactly throwing open the doors in great numbers. There are still three homes that were just placed on the market this week.
They include:
24920 La Loma Court, a five-bedroom, nine-bath home (three Read more [...]
FIVB announces media accreditation for two big events of the year – Volleyball …
FIVB announces media accreditation for two big events of the year – Volleyball news
The Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB) has opened the media accreditations for 2012 FIVB World League and World Grand Prix tournaments.
The official announcement about media accreditation was released from the headquarters of international volleyball governing body in Lausanne, Switzerland on Wednesday, April 4.
The FIVB’s Medial Club platform is now accepting requests for event coverage Read more [...]