Monthly Archives: December 2013

The long walk home: Mandela’s final journey

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“He meant a lot to us,” said Nomfezeko Billie, 26, who owns a small boutique shop. “He freed us from the bondages of the white people.” Mandela’s last journey began Saturday morning at military air base in the capital, Pretoria, where his body had lain in state for three days as tens of thousands of South Africans paid their respects. In a vibrant ceremony filled with song and music, the military handed over his body to the ruling African National Congress Party, that Mandela led to Read more [...]

Baristaville Open Houses: Sunday, Dec. 15

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Approximately 34 properties are showing this weekend, unless Mother Nature has other plans. Here are five: 293 N. Mountain Ave., Montclair List Price: $769,000 Taxes: $19,522 Acreage: 0.17 5BR/3.2BA Built in 1898, this 10-room Victorian was just listed. The kitchen is newer and has a breakfast bar. The house has high ceilings, hardwood floors, a fireplace in the living room, central air, a three-season deck and a patio. The master bedroom has an updated bathroom and a walk-in closet. The third Read more [...]

Colorado Gunman Kicked off Speech Team; No Loner

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A student who walked into his suburban Denver high school with a shotgun looking for a specific teacher was a skilled debater with strong political views who recently was kicked off the speech and debate team, according to students and a teacher. Karl Pierson, 18, critically wounded a student before apparently killing himself Friday at Arapahoe High School as police moved in. His body was found about a half-hour after the shooting was reported. Steve Miles, an English teacher Read more [...]

Ex-Colgate plant nominated for National Register

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CLARKSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — The former Colgate and state prison site in Clarksville — with its signature clock that has overlooked the Ohio River for nearly 90 years — is being nominated for the National Register of Historic Places to help fulfill federal preservation requirements for the Ohio River Bridges Project.Jeff Vlach, with project consulting firm Beam Longest and Neff, told members of the Indiana Historic Preservation Advisory board this week that the finalized Read more [...]

Detroit Lions’ Calvin Johnson listed as probable vs Baltimore Ravens

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NFL By David Miniel - Dec 14th, 2013 at 3:48 pm Dec 8, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) runs with the ball after a catch against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter action at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey G. Pittenger-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions are looking to pick up their first division title for the first time since the 1993 season. The Read more [...]

House sit and see the world for free

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If youre at all familiar with the Home Alone movies, youll understand that the moment a house is left vacant a pair of bumbling criminals will try and break into it. And not everyone has a Macaulay Culkin equivalent they can leave behind as a security guard. Thats where the house-sitter comes in. In exchange for free accommodation, homeowners hand over their keys to people willing to take care of their house while theyre Read more [...]

Rules change sees decline in house auctions

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A slow-down the housing market since the introduction of new lending rules has seen a decline in the mania for auctions, and there are signs it's spreading to Auckland's million-dollar suburbs. Real Estate Institute figures released last week showed November house sales fell 6.6 per cent on the same month last year, but prices remain buoyant. Economists say the dip is a result of the new restrictions on mortgage loan-to-value ratio Read more [...]

Candlelight Ski, Snowshoe, Hiking Events Set in Minn. Parks – WDIO

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Updated: 12/13/2013 4:18 PM Created: 12/13/2013 4:17 PM WDIO.com By: Minnesota DNR Thirty candlelight ski, snowshoe and hiking events are scheduled to take place at Minnesota state parks and trails this winter, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Among the highlights are the annual New Year’s Eve candlelight walk at Fort Snelling State Park in St. Paul, which has drawn Read more [...]

Open Houses In Tarrytown This Weekend

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TARRYTOWN, N.Y. – House hunting in Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow and Irvington? There will be several open houses this weekend. The houses open on display include a four-bedroom house at 508 Bellwood Ave. in Sleepy Hollow listed for $649,000 and a one-bedroom apartment at 154 Martling Ave. in Tarrytown listed for $136,000. For more open houses this weekend, visit our Real Estate page. Recommend Tweet Read more [...]

Campaigner’s bid to have 1066 battlefield de-listed

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A CAMPAIGNER, who believes the 1066 battlefield is in the wrong place, has applied to have the site officially de-listed. Nick Austin, who claims the Battle of Hastings was fought in Crowhurst, made the application to English Heritage following the recent Time Team special.The documentary, which was shown on Channel 4 on December 1, claimed a new battlefield had been found.Following an aerial laser (LIDAR) survey, the team of experts suggested that King Harold fell Read more [...]