Monthly Archives: June 2014

Craftsmanship defines Palm Desert home

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Views overlooking south Palm Desert are seen from a balcony of a 6,254 sq. foot home listed for sale. The home, located on Cholla Way, was built in 2010; it has four bedrooms and seven bathrooms and is turnkey furnished. Photographed on Tuesday, June 3, 2014.(Photo: Crystal Chatham/The Desert Sun)Two round towers resembling the turrets of a castle frame this grand house. Covered patios and balconies provide opportunities to enjoy the beautiful outdoors.Indoors, intricate wrought-iron chandeliers Read more [...]

D-Day parachute jump: 89-year-old perfects Normandy landing

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Told that he and his tandem jump partner, Colour Sergeant Billy Blanchard, had landed closer to the "X" target marker on the ground than several of the young, full-time Red Devils, Mr Hutton said with a twinkle in his eye: "Aye, that's experience." Mr Hutton, from Bridge of Weir, was a 19-year old when he first jumped into the same field on the outskirts of the village of Ranville, which his regiment had been ordered to take on June 6, 1944. "It was dark, obviously, raining Read more [...]

Two magnificent country estates for sale

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Two wonderful country estates have come onto the market this summer: one in Wales and the other in Dorset The sale of one of Powys's most elegant country houses, Grade II-listed Ffrwdgrech House near Brecon, in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, marks the end of a remarkable 134-year association of four generations of the Evans family with one of South Wales's most picturesque country estates. Knight Frank (01432 273087) quote a guide price of £3.75 million for the classic eight-bedroom Read more [...]

Grade II-listed house in Bramcote now for sale

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Comments (0) IT’S a stunning Grade II-listed home, restored by the present owners and standing in around 0.8 of an acre of gardens – this fabulous house in Bramcote has it all, even an annexe. The true size and extent of the accommodation offered here is extremely difficult to appreciate says Ian Dean, the selling agent. Not only does the main house have an annexe – which would be perfect for a teenager – but there is also a separate, Read more [...]

AO World trumps expectations with first annual results as a listed company

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In its first set of full-year results as a listed company, AO World has reported that revenues jumped 40 per cent to £384.9m over the 12 months. Analysts Numis this morning called the results “solid”, reiterating its positive outlook and buy recommendation for shares. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation came in slightly above consensus: at £11.2m (consensus was £10.6m). The online retailer, which sells all major domestic appliances, has reported an operating loss of Read more [...]

UPDATE 3-China port probe into metal financing rattles banks, trade houses

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(Recasts, adds Standard Chartered comment, Trafigura, changes dateline) By Melanie Burton and Ruby LianSYDNEY/SHANGHAI, June 5 (Reuters) - Global trading houses and banks were scrambling to check on their exposure to a probe into metal financing at China's Qingdao port, as concerns grow that a crackdown into commodity financing could hit trade in the world's top metal buyer.The investigation at the world's seventh largest port is looking into whether single cargoes of metal were used multiple times Read more [...]

Survey reveals buyer’s must have house features for new homes

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Portland restaurant and bar events — Week of 6/4 – 6/10

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Find out what food events are happening this week: Salt Straw Dinner at Lincoln Restaurant: On June 4th at 6:30 p.m., Chef Jenn Louis and Tyler Malek of Salt Straw will be collaborating on a family-style dinner, with dishes including a chilled clams and mussels cocktail, pork osso buco and avocado "dip n' dots." Seats are $65/person with an optional beverage pairing available. To make a reservation, call 503.288.6200.  Normandy Feast at Multnomah Athletic Club: In honor of the 70th anniversary Read more [...]