Englander E-News: Sock Drive and Many More Events

Regulating "Wobblettes"On May 22, 2013 the Los Angeles City Attorney issued an interoffice memorandum regarding revised filing guidelines for direct citations.The memorandum lists crimes that may be filed as misdemeanor or infraction offenses (wobblers or wobblettes) and states that “all violations on the list that are cited on a written notice to appear without an accompanying narrative shall be deemed infractions.” Further, it states that the law enforcement agency “should also include Read more [...]

18th Century Bermuda Chest For Sale $15950

An American cedar bonnet top chest — that a seller on eBay says is from Bermuda circa 1780 —  is listed for sale at $15,950.The online sales listing says, “A fine American cedar bonnet top chest on chest from Bermuda circa 1780. The chest features a gorgeous patina, two short over three graduated drawers, the base having three drawers on bracket feet.“The top has three replacement finials which are not attached. The finish and hardware are probably original though the nuts on all the pulls Read more [...]

Baristaville Open Houses: Sunday, Aug. 18

This weekend’s 60 or so showings range in price from a five-room condo in Bloomfield for $179,000 (featured below) to an 11-room Colonial in Millburn listed at $2,225,000. There are a few new listings, but most of the properties showing this weekend are holdovers. 480 Mayhew Ct., South Orange List Price: $900,000 Taxes: $24,986 Acreage: 0.26 4BR/4BA New to the market, this 13-room Tudor has all sorts of interesting attributes, including a climate-controlled wine cellar with room for 2,000 Read more [...]

Hospitable owner of Grade 1-listed manor house bans women’s groups after …

William Cash astounded by rudeness of Townswomen’s GuildOne of them locked everyone outside house - then asked why he didn't have a spare keyCash offered them private toilet but no gratitude was shownOwner tried to be hospitable to group who hadn't booked - but wished he hadn't have bothered By William Cash PUBLISHED: 23:47 GMT, 16 August 2013 | UPDATED: 16:50 GMT, 17 August 2013 Action stations: Upton Cressett owner William Cash has banned women's groups from touring his manor Read more [...]

Transfer-listed Tomlin starts for Posh

It’s three wins from three League One matches for Peterborough United, but they survived an almighty late scare before securing the points against Oldham at London Road today (August 17). A superb goal from Britt Assombalonga and a penalty from Lee Tomlin saw Posh 2-0 in front with 10 minutes to go despite a patchy display in a conditions made difficult by a swirling wind.But Oldham substitute Charlie MacDonald pulled a goal back in injury time and the visitors really Read more [...]

Brazilian government unhappy at steep price hikes by hotels listed on FIFA …

SAO PAULO — The Brazilian government is concerned that some hotels listed on FIFA's website for the 2014 World Cup plan steep price hikes during the tournament and is reportedly considering investigating the FIFA-appointed agency in charge of accommodation. Brazil's tourism board has notified the justice ministry after its research showed that rates will be up to 500 percent more expensive during the World Cup in some hotels offered by the agency MATCH Services on FIFA's website. Read more [...]

Action stations: Upton Cressett owner William Cash has banned Women’s …

William Cash astounded by rudeness of Women's Institute groupOne of them locked everyone outside the house - then asked why he didn't have a spare keyCash offered them private toilet but no gratitude was shownOwner tried to be hospitable to group who hadn't booked - but wished he hadn't have bothered By William Cash PUBLISHED: 23:47 GMT, 16 August 2013 | UPDATED: 09:01 GMT, 17 August 2013 Action stations: Upton Cressett owner William Cash has banned Women's Institute groups from Read more [...]

Historic listed town hall to have major renovation

MAJOR plans have been unveiled that will see large-scale renovation work at Burton Town Hall. East Staffordshire Borough Council has announced that work is due to start to repair and enhance the historic building in the coming weeks. Stone and brick work will be improved along with windows, rain pipes and the tiled roof. Liz Staples, deputy leader for corporate services, said: "The council is delighted that we are able to undertake this work in order to ensure that the borough's Read more [...]