Monthly Archives: May 2012

Elizabeth Warren Listed as ‘Native American’

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Harvard listed Elizabeth Warren as “Native American” in federally mandated diversity reports for at least six years, possibly longer. It has now been confirmed. The Boston Globe reports: For at least six straight years during Warren’s tenure, Harvard University reported in federally mandated diversity statistics that it had a Native American woman in its senior ranks at the law school. According to both Harvard officials and federal guidelines, those statistics are almost always Read more [...]

Prince Harry in shock as father of close friend shoots himself in suicide …

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By Lara Gould and Nick Constable PUBLISHED: 21:03 GMT, 26 May 2012 | UPDATED: 21:36 GMT, 26 May 2012 Prince Harry was said to be in shock last night after the father of one of his closest friends  committed suicide.Charles Harbord, who shot himself at his family home, was the father of socialite Astrid, who became especially close to Harry in 2009 after he split from girlfriend Chelsy Davy. It is thought the Harrow-educated aristocrat had been depressed since financial problems Read more [...]

Webster Bank Arena aims to light way for region

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BRIDGEPORT -- There's a lighthouse atop Webster Bank Arena, and if the management had its way, there would be a light in there every night. In 14 months since his Bridgeport Sound Tigers staff took over the arena's operations, Howard Saffan has constantly said he wants more events. He's happy with the progress. "The biggest achievement is the community accepting us as a regional entertainment venue," Saffan said, "and coming back in record numbers. It's been wonderful to see." Saffan, Read more [...]

Are you ready to sell?

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If you're like most home sellers, your house is worth a lot less than it was five years ago, maybe even less than what you paid for it. So it isn't worth sinking more money into it before you put it on the market, right? Sorry, but no, according to real estate agents. Sprucing up a home before you sell is still the best way to attract buyers and get a sale in this slowly recovering housing market. "Buyers are picky," said Kim Guild, an agent with Keller Williams Realty, Edina. "There's not a lot Read more [...]

SCA: 2011 disclosure rate of listed PJSCs is 97.5%

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It said 84 out of total PJSCs listed on the UAE markets are compelled to implement Ministerial Decree No. 518 of 2009 concerning Corporate Governance and Institutional Discipline Standards, adding that 80 of them had to issue corporate governance reports during the first half of 2012.According to the SCA, 78 out of 80 companies have furnished the SCA with their 2011 corporate governance report, representing a compliance rate of 97.5%. The report excluded all banks and companies licensed by Read more [...]

House Hunt: May 26 Edition

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House Hunt is a list of homes for sale in Canton. There are no scheduled open houses this holiday weekend, but you can call the realty office to schedule a private showing. Aol real estate was used in this report. 1. 3 Adrienne Drive - Listed at $699,000, 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,415 sq.ft., 0.35 acres, brokered by Keller Williams Realty. 2. 54 Farm St. - Price reduced, listed at $599,000, 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,721 sq.ft., 0.28 acres, brokered by Coldwell Banker Realty. 3. 1070 Washington St. - Listed at $539,900, Read more [...]

Celebrate Memorial Day around county

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Memorial Day is Monday and events are planned throughout Snohomish County to honor those who died serving our country. On Memorial Day, U.S. flags that can be lowered should be flown at half staff until noon, then raised to full staff for the remainder of the day.If your group's event isn't listed here with other local Memorial Day activities, please send information to newstips@heraldnet.com.Arlingtonn American Legion Post 76 plans to put up flags at 6 a.m. Monday at Arlington Cemetery, 20310 67th Read more [...]

Inventory woes slow home sales

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Realtors have been talking about it for months. The number of homes available for sale in the Santa Clarita Valley is low, the lack of inventory is putting the brakes on sales volumes after six consecutive months of increases, according to a report issued by the Southland Association of Realtors on Friday. Sales of the 176 existing single-family homes in April came in 3.8-percent below a year ago, and down 2.2 percent from March. It was the first year-to-year drop since September, and only the second Read more [...]

Memorial Day observances listed – Scranton Times

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There will be parades and prayers, flag-raisings and wreath-layings.Across Northeast Pennsylvania, people will observe Memorial Day by gathering this weekend to honor America's war dead.Whether it is the 145th annual Memorial Day ceremony at Scranton's Nay Aug Park - one of the country's oldest - or any of a multitude of others planned across the region, those wishing to help remember the men and women who have given their lives in defense of the nation Read more [...]

House Hunt: Open Houses for May 26 and 27.

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  To see more information on the properties listed below, visit the Rhode Island Living website and enter the MLS number in the search box. 6 Hamilton Dr. MLS# 1016378. This 4-bed, 2-bath, well-maintained and over-sized raised ranch is located in the quiet neighborhood of Hamilton Estates. The home features a beautifully landscaped, fenced-in yard with a pool and sprinkler system, cathedral ceilings, central air conditioning, an office, and a finished lower level. Open house: May 27, 2012 from Read more [...]