Monthly Archives: July 2013

US jets drop bombs on Barrier Reef

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An AV-8 Harrier jump jet similar to the aircraft involved in the reef emergency. (AP Photo/Adam Butler) Source: AP TWO US Marine Corps jets have been forced to drop four unarmed bombs on the Great Barrier Reef. The two AV-8B Harrier jets each dropped two 226kg bombs on the world heritage-listed reef in an emergency jettison during a training mission on Tuesday.The Read more [...]

Maputo leads home Johnston’s trio in Listed race

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PIF’s shares in 18 listed firms reach SR297bn

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The Public Investments Fund's (PIF's) acquired shares in 18 companies listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) valued at SR297 billion at the end of the first half of 2013, according to a report released by Al-Joman Center for Economic Consultancy (JCEC).The report, quoted by local media, said the value of the acquired shares dropped slightly by 0.1 percent during the first half, or SR 296 million, despite rise of the Tadawul All-Share Index (TASI) by 10.2 percent. The volume of the PIF Read more [...]

What’s Happening: 07/19

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List your events online Low-cost, local events happening this week. To be included, your event must be family friendly, cost less than $25 per person and take place in Cecil County as well as adjoining areas within a 20-minute drive. Please submit the event title, time, address and the cost per person online at cecildaily.com. Once approved by an editor, the event will be listed on Cecildaily.com until its completion date. It will run in the Read more [...]

Historic Château Laurier listed for sale

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By Drake Fenton OTTAWA — The Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa’s landmark hotel, has been put up for sale by its Montreal-based owners as part of a strategy to dispose of multiple real estate assets in North America and Europe. While the Château Laurier carries the Fairmont name, it is owned by Ivanhoé Cambridge, a real estate company that, according to its 2012 Activity Report, owns 36 hotels globally as well as numerous office buildings, residential buildings and shopping centres. According Read more [...]

Viola Drath’s House For Sale: Georgetown Site Of Socialite’s Murder Listed For …

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WASHINGTON -- The Georgetown house where 91-year-old socialite and journalist Viola Drath was murdered is on the market. The Trulia listing for the house at 3206 Q St. NW doesn't mention the home's grisly past: Charming Georgetown townhouse with three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout the house, including all three bedrooms. The living room features two fireplaces and large bay windows. Read more [...]