Monthly Archives: July 2013

Are Star Homes Really Worth That Much More Than Yours?

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Ryan Reynolds' homeBurning Question: Ryan Reynolds just listed his house for a lower price than he bought it for. Why? You'd think that a star's house would go for a premium, right? — B. Man, Philadelphia Well, for the record, it doesn't look like any Reynolds-ScarJo intimacy ever went down in this house you mention; Reynolds apparently bought the two-bedroom Hollywood Hills house before marrying the bombshell actress. (Of course, Reynolds has since moved on to new wife Blake Lively.) [Related: Read more [...]

Listed race featured at Pontefract’s Sunday meeting

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The second of Pontefract’s three Sunday meetings this summer takes place tomorrow (July 28), when the seven race programme starts at 2.20pm. It’s the final day of the 2013 ‘Go Racing In Yorkshire Summer Festival’, which showcases all that is best regarding racing in the county. As usual at Pontefract’s Sunday fixtures, there’s a wide range of attractions available for young racegoers to enjoy and the fun begins from when the gates open at 11.30am, including Read more [...]

100 boutique hotels under £100: UK

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The Bear, Hay-on-WyeA quiet, three-room BB in a former 16th-century coaching inn, the Bear offers modern Welsh style – wrought iron beds with colourful Welsh blankets, antique and midcentury furniture and hip ceramics. Breakfast of homemade beans on toast and sweet sharp rhubarb compote with yoghurt should start the day off nicely, served in the lounge with woodburner and smart grey sofas.• 01497 821 302, thebearhay.com. Doubles from £70 BBThe Elmfield, Ilfracombe Read more [...]

The Soo To-Do List

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Friday, July 26, 2013   by: Donna Hopper ~ FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2013 ~ The Bordercity Band plays a matinee at the Roosevelt Hotel, 306 Korah Rd., from 4 to 8 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion Band plays the Summer Concert Series at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion starting at 7 p.m. Zak's All Stars perform at Quattro in the Comfort Suites, 229 Great Northern Rd., starting at 8 p.m. Sault illusionist Ryan McFarling present The Placebo Effect at the Grand Theatre. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show time is 9 p.m. Read more [...]

Hezbollah military wing formally listed as terror group

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BRUSSELS: The European Union formally listed the armed wing of the powerful Lebanese militant group Hezbollah as a terrorist entity Friday, paving the way for sanctions.The EU’s Official Journal, the bloc’s record of decisions and their implementation, added the “Hezbollah Military Wing” to the list of 11 persons and 25 groups deemed to be involved in terrorist activity.The listing will most likely result in an assets freeze but analysts have warned it may be virtually impossible Read more [...]

Swimming world championships preview: women’s storylines

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NBC, Universal Sports listings | Events schedule 1. Eight events for Missy Franklin. The quadruple 2012 Olympic champion is in line to attempt what Michael Phelps never did — swim three events in one semifinals/finals session at a major international meet. Franklin, 18, qualified for five individual events at nationals in June — the 50, 100 and 200 back and the 100 and 200 free. Via her wins in the two freestyles, she qualified to swim in all three relays in Barcelona as well. “It’s Read more [...]

Record house prices are on the way back

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Author William Blake’s Cottage Listed for Sale for the First Time in 85 Years …

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more big The west Sussex cottage where author William Blake lived from 1800 to 1803 is up for sale for the first time since 1928. The place is listed for $1 million. This is the same cottage where the author began ground work for "Milton: A Poem." He was already an acclaimed author and had released works including "Songs of Innocence" and "Experience." The cottage consists of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on the ground floor and 2 bedrooms and bathrooms Read more [...]

Which insurance stock should you own?

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Australia’s insurance companies have taken advantage of a lack of natural weather events and share prices have pushed higher and higher. Our top five listed insurance stocks have all managed to beat the market in the past year but investors are still pushing up their share prices. Here is a list of five alternatives for an investor looking to get into the sector. QBE insurance (ASX: QBE) QBE is by far Australia’s biggest pure insurance play. In the past 24 months, the company was hit by weather Read more [...]