Monthly Archives: September 2013

Events roundup: Bridges, bikes, and buses

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TransitEvents roundup: Bridges, bikes, and busesby Adam Lind   •   September 5, 2013 2:24 pmThis week, celebrate the new 11th Street bridge, learn how DC could become the nation's cycling capital, Metro's plans to run buses all night, and how to live a greener life at events all around Greater Washington.Photo by DDOTDC on Flickr.New 11th Street Bridge: On Saturday, Mayor Gray and DC officials will dedicate the bridge with a festival from 12-3pm on the local span featuring music, performances Read more [...]

Beatrix Potter’s summer home preserved with Grade II listed status

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“But as well as its historical association the house itself is remarkable for the quality of its design and the fact much of the interior remains intact.” Nick Bridgland, from English Heritage, said: “Lingholm is a splendid example of the work of renowned Victorian architect Alfred Waterhouse. “The quality of the building's design, responding to its Lake District setting, its richly decorated interiors, as well as its intimate connection with one of England's best known Read more [...]

Murdoch’s prized $29.7 million yacht up for sale

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"Rupert works all the time," one broker said. "He loves the boat, he loves to sail, but he doesn't really use it much." The yacht was built in 2006 by Perini Navi, the Italian shipyard known for its luxurious, sleek sailing yachts. Rosehearty has a crisp, modern interior by French designer Christian Liaigre, with five suites for 10 guests, including two VIP suites. The main mast of the yacht towers at 193 feet, and it has a sail area of 16,792 square feet. (Read more: The world's most expensive Read more [...]

Saugatuck listed among top US beach towns perfect for fall

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A glorious hush falls over the country's favorite beach towns in autumn. Crowds disappear and locals exhale. While the water's still warm and the weather's still mild, scoop up a cheap oceanfront cottage rental and enjoy the golden moments of the season. Here are 10 iconic U.S. beach towns where you can pedal along quiet boardwalks, kayak among fall colors, and score excellent post-Labor Day deals.Newport, Rhode IslandA quiet post-Labor Day calm envelops Newport after the families that crowd Read more [...]

Country houses with character

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These period houses have been brought into the 12st century with a bang, but still represent the best elements of their period Approached through grand entrance gates along a winding tree-lined drive, rugged, stone-built Rhyll Manor at East Anstey, north Devon, on the edge of the Exmoor National Park, sits quietly at the head of its own south-facing valley, surrounded by hill farms that were part of the manor's substantial farmland holdings until the late 1960s, when the Rhyll estate was broken Read more [...]

Draft F1 2014 calendar released, includes 21 events

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The F1 2014 World Championship calendar could feature as many as 21 races next season according to a draft version leaked ahead of this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.Three new events are listed, namely in Austria, Russia and Mexico, although the latter two are still subject to confirmation. The event in Korea is also included only provisionally.New Jersey, which was postponed until 2014 some twelve months ago, and which has been the subject of recent speculation again, is not on the draft, even though Read more [...]

AIM-listed ABS eyes future benefits after law firm acquisition dents profits

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5 September 2013 AIM-listed ABS eyes future benefits after law firm acquisition dents profits <!-- Posted by --> Davison: encouraging signs Lewis Hymanson Small (LHS) – the law firm bought by AIM-listed Abbey Protection earlier this year – made a small dent in the company’s profits during a “tough” initial period, Abbey’s half-year results have shown. The purpose of the acquisition Read more [...]

Annual Keller Festival Being Held . . . In Fort Worth –

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KELLER/FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - When an annual Keller community celebration returns this month, a few months late, it won’t actually be in Keller. Keller Fest is setting up in Fort Worth, the unlikely result of a search for a more fitting space for the event. Slated for September 28 at Texas Motor Speedway, the largest fundraiser for the Greater Keller Chamber of Commerce will also coincide with the city-sponsored Rock the Park event, which will be held in city limits. Kathy Young at Read more [...]

Listed work given the OK

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PLANNERS have unanimously agreed that the owner of historic Knowle House in Cranham had done a good job in restoring the property as a family home. They also voted to halt potential enforcement action suggested by their officers at Stroud District Council for alleged breach of listed building control. We would like to offer you a 4 session course of full body St. Tropez spray tans for just £80 Terms: Enjoy a complimentary Read more [...]