Profits flow at AIM-listed Waterlogic as water purifiers blast bugs

By Joanne Hart PUBLISHED: 21:09 GMT, 5 May 2012 | UPDATED: 08:55 GMT, 6 May 2012 Waterlogic has pioneered a way to make tap water free from germs. Its unique process works all over the world, even in countries where tap water is normally dangerous to drink. The company listed on the Alternative Investment Market last July and brokers believe profits will soar over the next three years, making the shares worth a look. Traditional water coolers – free-standing machines with large Read more [...]

Alabama tours offer peek into past lives

As part of our tour of Mobile, Ala., we visited two houses listed in the National Register of Historical Places. At both places, a new concept to me was mentioned: "Texas houses," based on a custom in Texas for giving rowdy teenage sons adjoining living quarters because they were not considered civilized enough to stay with adults in the main quarters. I suspect some families would still appreciate having such an addition. The Read more [...]

A La Carte: Asian Harbor opening; Mother’s Day specials – The State Journal

ASIAN HARBOR, which serves Japanese, Chinese and Thai cuisine, opened Wednesday in Capital City Shopping Center. It’s the first restaurant for owner Fanny Liu. The building had been MAVERICK FAMILY STEAKHOUSE. Inside, there’s a sushi bar and seating for 130 at tables and booths. On the menu are Japanese lunch boxes with an entree (such as beef or chicken teriyaki and vegetable tempura) with miso soup, salad, California roll, potstickers and rice. Other lunch specials include sesame chicken, Read more [...]

Home sales dollars up $58 million in 2012

The total amount paid for Orange County homes rose slightly during the first quarter of the year, generating the second-highest amount of revenue for home sellers and their agents since home prices melted down in 2008, figures from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service show.Given the small number of homes currently on the market and reports about home sellers getting multiple offers, 2012 could shape up to be an improved year for housing. Read more [...]

Chief Whip Kehoe altered 2011 Register of Interests after MoS questions …

By John Lee and Philip Ryan PUBLISHED: 01:15 GMT, 6 May 2012 | UPDATED: 01:17 GMT, 6 May 2012 Government Chief Whip Paul ­Kehoe failed to declare rental income from a house he bought from Cabinet ­colleague Phil Hogan.But junior minister Mr Kehoe retrospectively changed his Dáil Register of Interests to include the Dublin 4 house – days after this newspaper challenged him about the omission.When the Irish Mail on Sunday quizzed him on April 14, he claimed he was not ­required Read more [...]

Outdoors events and activities – Press & Sun

All phone numbers listed are in the 607 area code unless otherwise specified.Meetings Monday: Square Deal Sportsmen monthly meeting, 7 p.m. at Endicott American Legion Post 1700 , Maple Street, Endicott.Tuesday: Adirondack Club, Binghamton Chapter, monthly meeting, 7 p.m. at Chenango Town Hall Community Room, 1529 State Route 12, Binghamton.Wednesday: Iroquois Sportsmen's Club monthly meeting, 7 p.m. at clubhouse, Chenango Lake Road, Norwich. (not December)Thursday: Southern Tier Chapter of National Read more [...]

New shows going on sale: Enrique Iglesias and Jennifer Lopez, Santana … – The Star-Ledger

Paul Buck/EPAJennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias announce their joint tour at a Hollywood press conference on Monday. The following are concerts and other events for which tickets are going on sale this week, listed by sale time. Unless otherwise noted, call (800) 745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com. FRIDAY, 9 A.M. • Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Aug. 14, $59 to $89. Fitz and the Tantrums, Sept. 20, $39 to $69. Earth, Wind and Fire, Sept. 21, $86 to Read more [...]

Rebels burn Timbuktu tomb listed as UN World Heritage site

Bamako, Mali (CNN) -- Elderly men were keeping watch Saturday over Timbuktu's main library after Islamists burned down a tomb listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The attacks Friday were blamed on Ansar Dine, a militant group that seeks to impose strict Sharia law. The ancient city in Mali was captured by at least two separatist Tuareg rebel groups in an anti-government uprising in the northern part of the country that began in January. The rebels burned the tomb of a Sufi saint where people Read more [...]

Heritage homes a headache or a duty?

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