Suburban estate of former Philadelphia 76ers president Pat Croce listed for …

MAIN LINE, Pennsylvania — The posh estate of former Philadelphia 76ers president Pasquale "Pat" Croce is on the market, with a $7.95 million price tag. Listing agent Lavinia Smerconish tells Philly.com (http://bit.ly/18zVjVo ) that Croce isn't leaving the Philadelphia area, he's just "downsizing" saying, "he's a Philly guy." The estate sits on 3.5 acres, and includes a 10,625-square-foot home with six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and a 10-car garage. The property also Read more [...]

Gala Fairydean Rovers grandstand achieves A-listed status

2 December 2013 Last updated at 11:59 GMT The grandstand - which is about 50 years old - is considered to be of "national importance" A Borders football club's concrete stand has become one of the most protected in Scotland after being upgraded to a category A-listing. Historic Scotland regards the Gala Fairydean Rovers FC grandstand as of "national importance." It previously had a B-listing Read more [...]

DIARY – Switzerland – Corporate events from Dec 03, 2013

ZURICH, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Date GMT Event Title RIC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3-Dec 9:50 Clariant at Bank of America Merrill Lynch European Chemicals3-Dec 10:45 Logitech International at NASDAQ OMX Investor Program3-Dec Helvetia Holding at Berenberg European Conf3-Dec Holcim at Goldman Sachs Industrials Conf3-Dec 14:00 Actelion at Deutsche Read more [...]

Organizing for Action’s latest stunt asks supporters to organize ‘Newtown …

The campaign-turned-political arm of President Obama is calling on individuals to mark the Dec. 14 anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings by hosting local events to lobby for gun control. A page set up to organize events on OFA’s website says that supporters and partner organizations will gather across the country to remember the victims and renew calls for Congressional action on gun policy. OFA says it will contact individuals who complete the form with details about Read more [...]

Congregations oppose Uniting Church plans to sell property

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Gala Fairydean Rovers stand upgraded to A-listed

A FOOTBALL stand in the Scottish Borders has been upgraded to a category A-listed building, becoming one of the most protected structures in Scotland. Historic Scotland have labelled the grandstand at Gala Fairydean Rovers FC’s Netherdale ground as being of ‘national importance’. Previously a B-listed structure, it was opened in 1964 at a cost of £25,000 and designed by local architect Peter Womersley, who also created the Roxburgh County Buildings in Newtown Read more [...]

Chocolatier Montezuma’s is short-listed for NatWest everywoman award

By Helen Loveless, Mail on Sunday Enterprise Editor PUBLISHED: 16:30 GMT, 2 December 2013 | UPDATED: 16:30 GMT, 2 December 2013 Helen and Simon Pattinson have gone through some steep learning curves since setting up their speciality chocolate business Montezuma’s in 2000.For several years the couple worked as lawyers in central London, before a combination of ‘boredom and itchy feet’ led to them giving up their jobs, selling their home and taking off to travel around South America Read more [...]