Monthly Archives: June 2013

Gulf Keystone’s rewards don’t suit a listed firm

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AS AN oilman, Todd Kozel, the boss of Gulf Keystone Petroleum, knows a thing or two about extracting things that are buried far from view. Hardly surprising, then, that the most sensational information in the Aim-listed company’s 2012 results was only to be found deep down in the text. Massive bonuses, expenses, company loans to executives: you name it, it was in there. No stranger to investor ire about his pay, Kozel may be banking on the idea that shareholder fatigue will allow him to win the Read more [...]

Editorial: City disappoints with land auction

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The cycle of poverty in southern Dallas almost always is accompanied by a steady degradation of real estate in the neighborhoods where poor residences are concentrated. The two situations feed off each other. As poverty deepens, homeowners on tight budgets give tax payments and property maintenance a lower priority.Eventually, City Hall intervenes by sending in code enforcers and maintenance crews. With each visit, a bill or fine gets sent to the property owner. Unpaid tax bills mount. At a certain Read more [...]

Saginaw County thunderstorms lead to flooded buildings, interruption of events – The Saginaw News

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View full sizeEmployees of Saginaw's First Ward Community Center, 1410 N. 12th, used brooms, squeegees and a sump pump to extract a layer of water from the facility's basement after heavy rains caused flooding Thursday, June 27.Jessica Fleischman | MLive.com SAGINAW, MI — Thunderstorms in Saginaw County made it a truly rainy day for residents ready to celebrate at several local events. The afternoon hours of Thursday, June 27, were scattered with heavy rains and thunderstorms hitting areas throughout Read more [...]

Significant Events in Broncos History: The First Game (1960)

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Way back in April of 2013, I posted an article that listed ten significant events in the history of the Denver Broncos. I invited readers to share their own suggestions for significant events. My thinking was that I would compile a list with a thumbnail description of each event and then ask readers to vote for the ten most significant events in franchise history. There were many great suggestions offered up and I decided that each deserved a longer treatment than just a line or two.I Read more [...]

£17m sale of historic Hampstead police station goes global

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Hampstead police station. The Mayor’s Office for Police and Community is eyeing an investor from abroad Published: 27 June, 2013 by ALICE HUTTON INTERNATIONAL millionaires are being targeted as potential buyers of Hampstead police station – but property experts have warned the Met they might not attract a foreign investor because there are “too many hoops to jump through”. The Rosslyn Hill property was listed for sale online on Monday, Read more [...]

Man started fire at A-listed Barnhill Tollhouse

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A homeless man who risked torching a Perth landmark when he started a fire for warmth has been told his life will remain in flux until he seeks help for his alcohol addiction. Perth Sheriff Court heard David Mersh had fallen into trouble through a combination of excessive drinking and dabbling in the speculative currency market. The 38-year-old had been sleeping rough in the A-listed but neglected Barnhill Tollhouse on the edge of Perth for about three Read more [...]

Dubai-listed shares advance amid roller-coaster trading day

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Garage, Yard and Estate Sales Around Palatine: Listed Here!

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Looking for a special deal on household items? Maybe you want to do a little treasure hunting? Spring is garage sale and rummage sale season, and Patch is here to help you find the deals. Check back on Patch every Thursday and Friday to find our rummage sale map. And if you're planning a sale, be sure to let your neighbors know.Post your sale by clicking here! Read more [...]

Developer’s bid to restore iconic Tudor House

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A developer has announced plans to return Wokingham’s iconic Tudor House back to its former glory when the doctor’s surgery leaves in the new year.Tony Pudner, founder of Oakwood Youth Challenge on the outskirts of the town, successfully bid last December for the 16th Century building in Broad Street and has submitted plans to convert the landmark into two homes.Mr Pudner, of Waterloo Road, said: “It’s a stunning building. In my view it’s the best listed building in Wokingham.“It’s Read more [...]