TOP FIVE: Grade I listed buildings in Northamptonshire

1. St Andrew’s Church was built circa 1100 and boasts a Royal charter dating from 1165. It forms part of the Parish of Billing with All Saint’s Little Billing and The Ark.2. Quinton House School is situated in the Grade I listed building, Upton Hall. The hall dates back to the medieval period with many alterations taking place in the sixteenth and seventeenth century.3. Sessions House is in the centre of Northampton. Built in 1675, it is one of the finest provincial courthouses Read more [...]

From ColumbusAlive.com

A severe winter and a shortage of houses on the market contributed to a sharp drop in home sales during January, industry experts say. In central Ohio, 1,337 homes changed hands, 8 percent fewer than last January. Throughout Ohio, sales dropped 5 percent from a year ago, ending 30 months of consecutive sales gains. Nationally, sales also declined 5 percent, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.62 million units, the lowest level in 18 months. “Looks like the historically adverse winter-weather Read more [...]

Sex workers keep secrets, brothel assures potential GOP conventioneers

Leila Navidi Two workers walk down the hallway back to their rooms at Sheri’s Ranch in Pahrump in this 2010 file photo. By John Taylor (contact) Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 | 1:32 p.m. The Resort at Sheri's Ranch Launch slideshow » Sen. Harry Reid A Nevada brothel has a message for anyone, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who thinks legalized prostitution in parts of Nevada will — or should — keep the 2016 Republican National Convention from convening in Las Read more [...]

From slush to plush again

The Canterbury earthquakes cut deep into Christchurch's hotel industry. ALAN WOOD reports on the repair process at one of the more established properties. Three years ago today Chateau on the Park general manager Rahul Rai watched as the liquefaction in his hotel office pushed out of the concrete floor. His briefcase was left high on the pile of slush during the bedlam of the day and picked up later, but the remaining silt was indicative Read more [...]

Former Energizer building listed for sale by KC realtor

 The former Energizer building in Maryville has been listed for sale through Colliers International, Kansas City. id="0" Senior Vice Presidents Douglas Hedrick and Cameron Duff will represent the seller, Energizer Battery Manufacturing, Inc. id="1" The 486,000-square-foot manufacturing plant is located at 3131 East First Street, Maryville. The property is advertised as being located in a prime non-unionized trade area. id="2" The news release announcing the firm’s marketing of the Read more [...]

Transfer Listed Star Could Be Old Trafford Bound

Manchester United’s path to Alex Song may have been made a whole lot clearer after the former Arsenal star was transfer listed by Barcelona. Song joined Barcelona 2 years ago but has failed to break Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets monopoly on midfield places. This season he has made just 11 league appearances under new manager Tata Martino, and with his Barcelona future not looking any more assured under the new manager, Marca claim that the Cameroonian international Read more [...]

Mardi Gras parades, Family Gras, and more things to do in New Orleans Friday – The Times

Five Mardi Gras parades roll in New Orleans, Metairie and Mandeville Friday (Feb. 21). Find more things to do in New Orleans. The Krewes of Cork, Oshun, Cleopatra, Excalibur, and Eve present their 2014 parades.Family Gras 2014 amps up Metairie Mardi Gras with three-day music fest on parade route.Neutral Milk Hotel puts on a show at the Civic.Mel Chin delivers a gallery talk of his new retrospective exhibition, "Rematch," as part of Friday Nights at NOMA.Loyola's Smardi Gras kicks off with the Read more [...]

Mosspark steps up to Listed company at Huntingdon

MOSSPARK is unbeaten in two starts over hurdles for Emma Lavelle, and the six-year-old faces his biggest task to date when taking on four rivals in the Listed StanJames.com Sidney Banks Memorial Novices' Hurdle at Huntingdon (3.40). The race has unearthed some useful performers in recent years, including Time For Rupert, The Minack and Easter Day. Lavelle has high hopes for Mosspark, and said: "He's a lovely horse, a real chaser in the making, and he has plenty of ability. "Huntingdon could Read more [...]