Monthly Archives: April 2014

Forest complex may be listed as ‘in danger’

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The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) is preparing to explain its measures to protect the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex to UNESCO's World Heritage Centre in a bid to prevent the area being listed as a World Heritage site in Danger. DNP acting director-general Nipon Chotibal said he was confident of clarifying the centre's concerns over the area's World Heritage status. However, he accepted that illegal logging by locals and foreigners that has Read more [...]

Genetics, games, stress: findings from Alzheimer’s prevention study

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The Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention, a study of 1,500 people ages 45 to 75, started at UW-Madison in 2001. About 1,000 participants have at least one parent with Alzheimer’s, putting them at greater risk for the disease. The others, who don’t have a family history, serve as a control group.Summaries of recent findings from the study:• Genetic risk: People with a mutation in a gene called TOMM40 have less-desirable gray matter in parts Read more [...]

Grade II listed home in Pakenham boasts four bedrooms and a swimming pool

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Dating back in part to the 16th Century and listed Grade II as being of specific architectural or historical interest, Oak Cottage is a fine example of timber framed vernacular architecture. A wealth of original features including diamond mullion windows, high status close studwork together with inglenook fireplaces combine to provide a home of exceptional character.Sympathetically renovated in recent years Oak Cottage has grounds extending to approximately 2.1 acres Read more [...]

Bobby Shuttleworth preserves tie for Revolution

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BRIDGEVIEW, Ill.— It will go down in the record book as a 1-1 draw, but that will not indicate the roller-coaster ride of the last few minutes of the match Saturday between the Revolution and the Chicago Fire. Shortly after Revolution defender Chris Tierney was denied the likely winning score in the 87th minute on a freakish play, Revolution goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth had to stop a Chicago penalty kick in stoppage time to allow New England to escape with a point. Continue reading below A Read more [...]

Find Open Houses in Downers Grove This Weekend, April 19-20

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Patch is working with Zillow to bring you the latest in real estate news near you. Check back every week for a listing of the latest open houses scheduled in the area and new homes for sale.About the listings These real estate listings are provided by Zillow and feature up to the 10 most recently listed homes in a given category. If your listing is not appearing or there is a problem with the information shown, please click an image for full details or to report an issue. You Read more [...]

High-End Homes: Vintage ‘International Style’ home in East Grand Rapids listed …

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EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Few West Michigan streets are as distinctive as Plymouth Road SE. And, few houses along the elegant boulevard are as unique as the modernistic white mansion at 739 Plymouth. With its curved concrete walls and glass block windows, the "International Style" architecture belies the fact it was built in 1937. The six-bedroom home is now being listed for $1.198 million by Realtor Diane Griffin of Griffin Properties. Built for Dr. Leon DeVel, a prominent pediatrician, the mansion Read more [...]

Dive centre could make a splash at listed Arbroath landmark

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Ambitious dive centre proposals for a listed Arbroath landmark could take a significant step forward next week. As revealed by The Courier at the end of last year, the B-listed Keptie water tower has been identified by a local businessman as a potential site for a major dive training centre which he hopes could transform 
the unloved building into a “centre of excellence” for the offshore and renewables industry.Grant Stewart’s plan envisages Read more [...]