McDonnell invested heavily as housing market tanked

Before the wedding gifts, the Rolex, the luxury clothing and the loans, there was the real estate bubble. Gov. Bob McDonnell invested heavily in real estate in 2005, as property values were still rising, and in 2006 and early 2007, as they began to plummet. Often with his sisters as partners, McDonnell bought stakes in four residential properties — two in Virginia Beach, one in Henrico County and one at the Wintergreen resort in Nelson County Read more [...]

Stirling Castle listed as one of Europe’s top experiences by travel publisher …

A VISIT to Stirling Castle has been listed as one of the top experiences in Europe by a popular travel guide. The castle features in Lonely Planet's Europe: 40 Amazing Experiences guide alongside attractions such as Rome's Colosseum. The travel book publisher suggests visitors "lay siege to Stirling Castle". The new eBook says: "The location, architecture and historic significance combine to make it a grand and memorable sight." Stirling Castle is situated at the head of Stirling's Old Town and Read more [...]

Listed: Pop tributes to pop icons

Leonard Cohen sang, somewhat indiscreetly, about Janis Joplin “giving head” on his unmade bed, Bob Dylan penned a song to his hero Woody Guthrie, and Don Mclean famously sang “the day the music died” about Buddy Holly. The list of pop tributes to pop icons – whether the subject is a distant hero, a dead lover or a good friend – is long, much longer than what can be included here. If one were to compile a list of all the songs written about Elvis, for instance, that list alone would Read more [...]

Still pleased with ‘stiff’ Luton as transfer-listed players are set for a run out

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‘Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition’ TU12 patch potential new contents listed

The aforementioned 4J Studios previously hinted that the TU12 patch may need extended development time as they needed to make significant changes to the software architecture. The physical disc copy of “Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition” came out in North America earlier this year on June 4. The video game was previously available as a downloadable title on the Xbox Live Arcade Marketplace. At this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo, Microsoft Read more [...]

Visit Open Houses This Weekend In New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Catherine E. Berger, a former resident of New Rochelle and a current resident of North Haven, Conn., died July 9. She was 51.

Berger was born April 3, 1962, in Bridgeport, to Joseph and Grace Calabro.

She is survived by her husband, Allen; daughter, Joi; son, Joseph; son-in-law, Gabe; and six grandchildren. She was predeceased by her …

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Summer Sundays @ The Sloop Inn

Share Family afternoon at the The Sloop Inn Bouncy castle to keep the kids amused, live music to keep the grown ups entertained, good value food, reasonable drinks prices, beer garden at the back to enjoy this great british weather! and lots more going on through the afternoon. We have a carpark outside and there is another one a short walk up the road if we're full, there are regular buses to Ryde and Newport every ten minutes if you fancy a drink or we can call you a Taxi. EVERYONE Read more [...]

OUTDOORS: Calendar of Events (July 14)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY: Sporting clays shoot, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Elstonville Sportsman's Association. For more information, call (717) 665-6354. TUESDAY: Bow shooting techniques/instruction, 6:30-8 p.m., Hemlock Field Archers, 99 Springhill Lane, Lebanon. Administrative fee of $5 will be charged. Call (717) 274-0802 for more information. WEDNESDAY: Trap shoot, 9 a.m., Myerstown Rod Gun Club. For more information, call (717) 866-6901. WEDNESDAY: Sporting clays shoot, 4-7 p.m., Elstonville Read more [...]

High-End Homes: This $1.58 million listing offers private elegance just … – Michigan Business Review

GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP, MI – A.J. Birkbeck says the 4.2 acre estate he is selling at 2093 Robinson Road SE offers “proximity and privacy.” Located just eight minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, the mansion near Fisk Lake and Aquinas College is hidden from street views by trees and a long driveway that winds past a pond in front of the home. Built in 1927 and largely unchanged since then, the 35-room white brick residence also is loaded with history and elegance. “Everyone that has owned Read more [...]