Old Idaho Penitentiary takes visitors through 140 years of history – Idaho Press

BOISE — The Old Idaho Penitentiary has seen plenty of criminals inside its walls. It has also been the site of a possible haunting, an inspiration for poets and the source of fundraising for schoolchildren and the hungry alike. The Idaho Press-Tribune asked Amber Beierle, the education specialist and visitor services coordinator for the Old Idaho Penitentiary, what the historic building has in store for visitors. IPT: Read more [...]

The ten most important buildings in England

The 20th century saved the country houses, and we can celebrate that, but the effects of our long obsession with the countryside have been a neglect of our unique industrial heritage. Ditherington Flax Mill, one of my top 10, was rescued from collapse by English Heritage in 2005 and is only now finding a new use. Another on my list — Liverpool Road Station, Manchester, the earliest surviving railway station in the world – faces the prospect of its original viaducts being demolished Read more [...]

Photo Gallery – Orlando-area’s 25 most-expensive homes

By Mary Shanklin, Orlando Sentinel Winter Park and Isleworth dominate a new list of Central Florida’s wealthiest addresses, but Lake Nona is emerging as a hot spot for mansions. The region’s 100 most expensive homes are concentrated in three Orange County communities: the Windermere area, including Isleworth; Winter Park; and Lake Nona, an analysis by Potomac Land Co. shows. Isleworth had a third of the homes on the list, including the top spot: the home of NBA All-Star Vince Carter of Read more [...]

Clapper did not lie to Congress on NSA, says national intelligence counsel

Robert Litt, the general counsel to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, has written to the New York Times to deny the allegation that James Clapper, the director of national intelligence, lied to Congress about the collection of bulk phone records by the National Security Agency (NSA). Citing an editorial entitled “Edward Snowden, Whistle-Blower” which was published on Thursday, Litt wrote that the newspaper “repeats the allegation that James R Clapper Read more [...]

Rolls-Royce Holding PLC : Boca home sale also includes Rolls Royce – 4

A home listing in Boca Raton, Florida includes a nine car garage with a Rolls Royce included. The home, listed for sale for $12.75 million is a luxury waterfront mansion with a special edition Rolls-Royce Phantom in one of the garages. Real estate agents have confirmed the Rolls is one of only 25 ever made. The new home owner will also have room for three boats at the Boca Raton property, which has been described as a yachters dream. It has deep-ocean access and 16,200 square feet of living space Read more [...]

Liverpool Listed As Favorites To Sign Barcelona Starlet

Since the arrival of Neymar at Barcelona, several young attackers have seen their time in the spotlight of the Nou Camp dry up.One such youngster is forward Cristian Tello whom was once thought the next great thing from the Catalan giants.Multiple media outlets have called for the Reds to be in-line to secure a loan deal for the 22-year-old forward as the club look to expand their attacking options beyond just the realm Read more [...]

Open Houses In Bedford This Weekend

BEDFORD, N.Y. – House hunting in Bedford? There will be several open houses on the market this weekend. The houses on display include a three-bedroom house at 4 Hickory Lane in Bedford listed for $799,000 and a three-bedroom house at 32 Old Village Lane in Katonah listed for $619,000. For more open houses this weekend visit our Real Estate page. Recommend Tweet Read more [...]

Open Houses In Stamford This Weekend

STAMFORD, Conn. – House hunting in Stamford? There will be several open houses this weekend. The houses on display include a five-bedroom house at 130 Erskine Road listed for $849,000 and a three-bedroom condominium at 604 Hope Street listed for $549,000. For more open houses this weekend visit our Real Estate page. Recommend Tweet Read more [...]