Latest figures for houses see emergence of ‘micro markets’

The Irish Times - Monday, April 2, 2012SUZANNE LYNCHHOUSE PRICES fell by 7.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2012, the fastest rate of decline in three years, according to figures from property website MyHome.ieHowever, first-quarter figures released by Daft.iefound that prices fell by 1.4 per cent during the same period, compared to 8 per cent in the last three months of 2011, suggesting a stabilisation in the market.The discrepancy reflects the different sets of data used by each provider. While Read more [...]

I served SamCam a curry, boasted ex-Tory treasurer: Revelations hit No10 bid …

By Gerri Peev, Political Correspondent PUBLISHED: 23:05 GMT, 1 April 2012 | UPDATED: 23:06 GMT, 1 April 2012 Disgraced Tory treasurer Peter Cruddas bankrolled an event at the Prime Minister’s official country residence and claims to have met David Cameron at more than a dozen private events, it has emerged.Mr Cruddas – forced to quit his post over the ‘cash-for-access’ scandal last week – told undercover investigators he met Mr Cameron for dinner 13 times at private events, Read more [...]

Pharmaceutical groupmakes second bid to sell non-core businesses

SINGAPORE - Mainboard-listed Tianjin Zhong Xin Pharmaceutical Group has proposed for the second time to dispose of two of its non-core Western-medicine businesses worth S$54.4 million. The company said in a press release yesterday that the proceeds from the sale will be used to strengthen its core Chinese medicine business. In the proposed deal, the company will dispose of its 51-per-cent stake in Tianjin Central Pharmaceutical to Tianjin Lisheng Pharmaceutical for about S$50.6 Read more [...]

Penitent wins Listed race at Doncaster to leave owners with no regrets

Penitent rewarded the decision of his connections to bypass the Lincoln by gaining a Listed victory at Doncaster 24 hours later.His win in the William.com Doncaster Mile gave his new owners, Middleham Park Racing, an instant return on their 40,000 guineas investment.The six-year-old won the Lincoln in 2010 for the Cheveley Park Stud and was bought out of trainer William Haggas's stable at the Tattersalls October Sales.He would have had to carry top weight in Saturday's big handicap, but was Read more [...]

Depths of foreclosure crisis difficult to measure

But this stretch of 21st Street, pocked by homes with boarded-up windows and dead-ending at railroad tracks, is unlikely to make it to a tourism poster. Verna turns the car around in case he needs to make a quick exit and tucks a Smith Wesson pistol into his jeans."Just watch your step," the real estate agent says, parting bushes grown across the building's entry path. Beyond is the darkened doorway to Unit 1 — missing its door."I think there's a dead animal over there," Verna says, aiming his Read more [...]

ADNEC Stages 64 Events, Receives More Than 125000 Visitors In Q1 2012 (1 April …

ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre) welcomed 64 events during the first quarter of the year with exhibitions, conferences, meetings and weddings at the venue, attracting more than 125,000 visitors. The three largest events, World Future Energy Summit, World Ophthalmology Congress and the Tawdheef together accounted for over 64,000 visitors. Humaid Al Dhaheri, ADNEC’s Chief Sales Marketing Officer, commented: “Last year was very successful for ADNEC as we hosted Read more [...]

Hot Property: Condos don’t hold candle to new place

The pair recently bought a contemporary house in Beverly Hills that had been listed at $7.695 million but was withdrawn from the market before closing. It can be weeks or months before a sales price appears on the public record. The remodeled house includes four bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms and more than 4,200 square feet of interior space. The nearly half-acre site features a swimming pool, lawn, a cabana and patios. John, 65, has won multiple Grammy Awards. He shares Read more [...]

Every Guardian April Fool’s Day prank listed since 1974

From television revealing that spaghetti grows in trees to pictures of the Loch Ness monster, the tradition of April Fool's' Day stories in the media has a long and bizarre history.Newspaper hoaxes first began to appear in the early 19th century, mainly in America. One of the very first was a series of New York Sun articles in 1835 about life on the moon, supposedly reprinted from the Edinburgh Journal of Science. Another involved the Boston Post announcing that at a cavern of gold and jewels Read more [...]

New homes in Stone Cross with a difference

Taylor Wimpey is offering a choice of stylish new homes with attractive split-level layouts at its Millers Keep development of property for sale in Stone Cross, near Eastbourne. East Sussex property-seekers looking for a home that offers something extra can find just what they are looking for at Millers Keep, Taylor Wimpey’s exclusive development of houses for sale in Stone Cross. The ‘Fantail’ and ‘Honeyset’ properties to buy in Stone Cross at Millers Read more [...]

What’s Up: Upcoming events in the Sacramento area

The art of Placer CountyWhat: More than a dozen galleries in Placer County will open their doors on a (hopefully) sunny weekend in April to show off the works of 18 artists. It's the sixth anniversary of the Art Studio Trek. So, pick up a map (locations are available at the website listed below) and make your way. Visiting at least 10 of the galleries qualifies guests for a drawing, and the prizes will be artful.When: April 28-29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: 13 studios Read more [...]