Monthly Archives: September 2013

Cold War bunker given listed status

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A Cold War bunker in Kent, a concrete electricity sub-station and a yellow-roofed warehouse that featured in a James Bond film have been given listed status. A steel-framed private house has also been listed by Heritage Minister Ed Vaizey, on the advice of government agency English Heritage, in the latest move to protect post-war architecture.The Civil Defence Bunker in Gravesend has been given Grade II listing, as a rare surviving example of Read more [...]

Brian Ferguson: Sitting on Fence no longer an option

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A trail of fairy lights led the way through the woods – and the midges – to the grand 19th-century mansion house. Sir Peter Erskine’s Cambo House, outside St Andrews, is probably the grandest setting I’ve ever been to for a book launch. But the set-up of the event inside the B-listed building’s courtyard was more akin to a mini-musical festival, with the beer, cider, hot food and home-baking stalls that had been set up, along with the makeshift performance Read more [...]

Wildcats show off at Harvest Moon festival

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(By: Tony Post) Ogden’s 25th street was crowded with people who live near by and new comers from far away to join in on all the fun the Harvest Moon Festival had to offer.The 12th annual Harvest Moon Festival kicked off with a performance by Waldo the Wildcat and the Weber State University Spirit Squad.“It means so much to me to come out here and to be supporting my school that I love so much; I’ve been here so long,” said Paul Thorpe, a WSU senior and Spirit Squad member. “Coming out to Read more [...]

Phoenix area sees dramatic drop in empty houses

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Chris and Maria Ratka are selling their Phoenix foreclosure home for a profit.(Photo: Tom Tingle, The Arizona Republic)Story HighlightsAnalysis shows about 10,000 empty houses now vs. 100,000 three years agoInvestors swept up foreclosed propertiesMedian sales price up 60% since early last year as inventory has shrunkPHOENIX -- More than 100,000 houses stood vacant across the Phoenix area barely three years ago — roughly one of every 10.Today, it's more like one out of every 100.Where have all the Read more [...]

Wayne Newton’s former Vegas home listed for sale for $70 million

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Reading Eagle PressReading Eagle Company Direct Marketing/MailReading Eagle Internet Services [+] Enlarge.   -  The Associated Press LAS VEGAS - The lavish estate that was home to "King of Las Vegas" Wayne Newton is on the market for $70 million. It's an eyebrow-raising price tag, but the owners say it's a property fit for royalty. Indeed, they say they have already fielded inquiries from Saudi Arabia's royal family. With creditors at his door, Newton sold the property in 2010 for Read more [...]

Strong winds keep balloons on ground, but won’t stop fun – Glens Falls Post

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QUEENSBURY — QVC Host Nancy Hornback is used to being in front of a camera and broadcasting to millions of people, but when it comes to heights, she said she still gets “butterflies.”Friday morning, she took her first hot-air balloon ride out of Crandall Park with Queensbury Pilot Rob Swinton of Majestic Balloon Flights. Once in the sky, her fear dissipated.“It felt very safe and secure. It was so serene,” Hornback said.Hornback and a crew from the TV-shopping network arrived Read more [...]

MLS Phantom Listings Distorting House Prices: Consultant

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A real estate consultant’s warning that housing market data in Canada is being artificially inflated has some economists and market observers wondering whether the recent upswing in house sales and prices might be partly an illusion. Real estate consultant Ross Kay alleges that realtors in certain parts of the country — particularly in Greater Toronto and southern Ontario — are artificially inflating home sales by listing Read more [...]

Thousands attend Culture Night events

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Museums, galleries, theatres, churches, historic houses, artists' studios and cultural institutions threw open their doors for the all-island Culture Night.Highlights along the streets of Belfast included an alternative riot staged by the Northern Ireland Youth Forum, pro-wrestling and a huge urban street dance and percussion parade, with hundreds of performers taking off from the City Hall at 7pm.In Londonderry, the city came alive to the sound of live music, theatre, dance as cultural Read more [...]

WEEKLY RECAP: Olympic Track Star From Malverne Arrested; Diner Listed for …

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In case you missed them, here are this week's top stories on Malverne-West Hempstead-Lynbrook Patch.#3 Lynbrook Metro Restaurant Listed for Sale at $699K - Listed for sale in Lynbrook on Merrick Road is the Metro Restaurant, an established, family-owned restaurant which has been in operation for 30 years.#2 Lynbrook Fire Department to Welcome Wounded Warriors - Six wounded soldiers who are currently receiving rehab in Maryland received a hero's welcome from the Lynbrook Fire Department this Read more [...]

Grand Final registration ballot notice

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If you have registered with Ticketek for the Fremantle members Grand Final ballot please be advised successful and unsuccessful members will be notified by the following methods on Monday 23 September: 1: Ticketek and the Fremantle Football Club will post registration account numbers (Ticketek account number) on the Club and Ticketek websites, these will be on Ticketek from 7am WST and the Fremantle website from 9am WST 2: Email notification of successful and unsuccessful members Read more [...]