Monthly Archives: December 2013

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 [...]

Vail Daily column: Does your listing have a ‘fatal flaw’?

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Dear Joan, My house is listed for sale with a real estate agent/friend of mine, and I am becoming disappointed in the lack of activity from buyers. This agent has my property in the paper and has done several open houses, but there have not been any offers yet. I don’t know what I should do since this person is a friend. This situation is becoming very uncomfortable for me. What do you suggest? Dear Seller, You definitely need to have a talk with your friend/agent as soon Read more [...]

Listed: The Many Faces of Nelson Mandela

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Nelson Mandela had a nose for the dramatic gesture. The evidence is there in his speech at the Rivonia Trial in 1964, in his symbolic walk to freedom as he emerged on foot from captivity in 1990, his astute performance at the Rugby World Cup in 1995 and then finally in death, announced just as an epic new film of his life was being premiered in London, the seat of the old colonial power.Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, which opens in early January, is by no means the first film to feature Mandela. Read more [...]

Homes With Hobbit-House Style, Listed on the Market Now

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ZillowBy Catherine Sherman With the premiere of "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" this weekend, Bilbo Baggins will return to the big screen on his epic journey through Middle-Earth. Although he may not make it back to the Shire in this movie, memories of his fictional home in a hill remain. Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's famous novel was filmed in New Zealand, but that doesn't mean the Shire can't exist in your neighborhood. Here's a look at the makings of a hobbit home, based Read more [...]

Listed: Athletes Moving from the Field to the Felt

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Rafa Nadal wins his first live poker tournament, beginner’s luck or beginner’s skill? (Photo credit Neil Stoddart)Rafael Nadal played his first live poker tournament on December 12, winning €50,000 for charity during the PokerStars European Poker Tour Prague series. He’s certainly not the first professional athlete to dabble in the poker world and experience some success. While their accomplishments pale in comparison to college athletes Doyle Brunson and T.J. Cloutier, This week, Listed Read more [...]

Christmas in Rochdale

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Reporter: Amy Westlake Date online: 13 December 2013 Over 80 Christmas events listed in the Rochdale Online events section The Christmas festivities have well and truly kicked off in Rochdale with more to come over the next few weeks. If you have missed some of the activities that have passed, then there is still something festive for you to get involved with. Whether you fancy viewing Read more [...]

House of the Week | Contemporary Capitol Hill row house for $1.395M

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View Photo Gallery —The Washington Post’s picks of distinguished homes on the D.C. area market. This modern take on the classic row house is a departure from the traditional homes of Capitol Hill, offering a contemporary respite in a neighborhood awash with history. Martin Ditto, president of the D.C.-based development firm Ditto Residential, transformed the one-story former commercial building into the three-story townhouse that seamlessly blends with its surroundings. He took his inspiration Read more [...]