Going, going, still going: Detroit family home still for sale after 519 days …

House built in 1915 has been listed for sale since May 2011 It was initially placed on the market for $900Is one of a number of run-down properties lying in suburbs of bankrupt city By Anthony Bond PUBLISHED: 11:50 GMT, 30 July 2013 | UPDATED: 13:07 GMT, 30 July 2013 14 View comments It may not look particularly attractive, but as just $1 this family home is a complete bargain.However, despite being on the market for the drop-down price since February last year, Read more [...]

Cheddar for Heroes listed by The Co-op

28 Jul 2013 | By Julia Glotz The Co-operative Group has become the first retailer to list Cheddar for Heroes - the Wyke Farms cheese that raises funds for the Help for Heroes charity. Packs of Mature Cheddar for Heroes started going into 3,000 The Co-op stores this week, priced at £3 for a 300g pack. For each pack sold, at least 7p go to the armed forces charity.Wyke launched the Cheddar earlier Read more [...]

House in the Horseshoe spared from closure, welcomes visitors this weekend

The threat of temporary closure loomed over the House in the Horseshoe for months, but the state historic site has survived the budget chopping block — and just in time for its signature event. “We are spared with the [final state] budget ... ,” said Alex Cameron, interim site manager at the historic property, located just outside of Sanford in Moore County. “We want to let everyone know we’re going to remain open and hopefully have another successful event this Read more [...]

Not so pretty in pink! Couple ordered to repaint their entire house after …

Ann and Mark Kennedy decided to paint their 17th Century thatched cottageNeighbour complained about colour and council ordered them to change itCouple say colour is the same as when they bought house 12 years ago By Anna Edwards PUBLISHED: 05:41 GMT, 30 July 2013 | UPDATED: 07:58 GMT, 30 July 2013 When these homeowners decided to spruce up their 'shabby' Grade II listed home with a lick of paint, they probably thought that their neighbours would appreciate their efforts.But Ann Kennedy Read more [...]

Lava Iris 356 and Iris 402 with Android 4.2 listed online

Lava is promoting its high-end Iris 504Q with gesture support in India but that doesn't stop the company from launching two budget smartphones.Lava has listed two smartphones under its Iris range, the Iris 356 and Iris 402 with prices Rs. 4,499 and Rs. 5,499 respectively. However, both the devices are not available in physical stores or on online retailers at the moment and are expected to hit the shelves soon.The Lava Iris 356 features a 3.5-inch HVGA display with a resolution of 320x480 Read more [...]

We want to hear about your fall events

Fall will be here before you know it and we want to hear about your fall happenings including festivals, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted houses, Halloween events and more. Share your event details for free by following the guidelines and deadlines below. Fall festivals and fairsPlease submit the following information:Festival name Start time/End time Date(s) Venue name/Street address Cost Special activities Sponsoring organization A publishable phone number Web site address Anything else Read more [...]

Homeowners assume control at Pinnacle Point

CAPE TOWN - Sound property management at Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort has negated the unlawful actions of the Pinnacle Point Resorts Company, liquidated in 2011. The Home Owners Association continues to assert its authority in assuring buyers of an attractive investment proposition. Plans are afoot for the Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort Homeowners Association (HOA) to take control of all matters concerning property owners by the end of this year. Negotiations Read more [...]

Seized Chatham apartment sale draws interest

Interest is high in the sale of a Chatham apartment building forfeited to the Crown by a court order last year. The property at 51 Taylor Ave. has garnered "quite a few offers" since going on the local real estate market last week, Excel Realty Services broker Dan Gagner told The Chatham Daily News Monday. Gagner said he had a minimum of seven offers for the property, with more expected. However, proceeding with the actual sale of the property is in a state of limbo. The Daily News has learned Read more [...]

Are sports TV rights on an even playing field?

The European Court of Justice has rejected an appeal by Fifa and Uefa that would have overturned the UK’s decision that World Cup and European Championship finals matches cannot be shown exclusively on pay-TV. The EU’s TV Broadcasting Directive, as amended by Directive 97/36 (which added the relevant Article 3a), allows Member States to select particular events “of major importance for society” that must be available on free-to-air TV. This prevents the granting Read more [...]

James Starks looking good in passing game

RB James Starks Ron from Maple, WI Vic, I’m pretty sure Kathleen meant cane and if she sees your can she may just kick it. Well she should and, to make it up to her, I’m going to send her a Cenex gas card. Mike from West Bend, WI In this kinder, gentler NFL, is it ok that I get a little giddy when I hear that practice had a nasty, physical edge to it? To me, that’s the best development I could see so soon. I liked it, too. Justin from Rochester, MN Vic, I view all linemen in a 3-4 scheme as Read more [...]