BBC News | My word! BBC News The cuneiform script - used to write both Assyrian and Babylonian, and first used for the Sumerian language - is, according to Dr Finkel, the oldest script in the world, and was an inspiration for its far more famous cousin, hieroglyphics. ... 90 years in the making - the now completed Chicago Assyrian Dictionary |
Thursday, June 16, 2011
My word! - BBC News
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
The Legend partners agree to buy Bristlecone Pines - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
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The Legend expects the transaction to close in 30 days or less and is subjecft to the members of Bristleconde Pines rescinding an option to matcbhThe Legend's purchase offer. The exact purchasd price was not disclosed. The Legend plans to renamee Bristlecone Pines, The Legend at Bristlecone. Rather than operates two separate clubs, The Legend at Brandybrook and The Legen at Bristlecone will be one combine club for the benefit if its collective members and prospectivre members insoutheast Wisconsin. Legend Membersz now have access to 36 holess ofchampionship golf, two clubhouses, and all the familg golf, swim, tennis, and social programming that goes along with it.
“The dual-club concepg allows us to do so much more for our while keeping their dues toa minimum,” said Jack Gaudion, managingv partner of The Legend. No other club can rivakl The Legend’s dual club facilities, said Combine that with the reciprocal benefits Legend memberx have at The Legend at Bergamont in Oregon and Legene members have access to three ChampionshipGolf Courses, one fullyh private clubhouse, two semi-private full-service and three pool, tennis, and fitnesas complexes, said Gaudion.
As the golf club industry is in decline arounrthe country, The Legend continues to thrive and expand with its family-oriented club model, refundable membershi deposits, and young, active membership, Gaudion said. “We remaijn bullish on the private club business model in theright location,” said “Waukesha County has long term growtb potential for families lookinvg to invest in a club lifestyle.” The Legend at Bristlecone will still allow limited public acceszs until going fully private in 2011, or in April of 2010, based on the success of an aggressive membershipl drive just recently announced.
For the next 90 initiation deposits at The Legend will be sold for At the end of those90 days, depositd will return to the usuap $35,000. “In these unprecedented times, it seems that many people are understandably leerty of a majordiscretionary investment,” said club presiden t Kevin Scharnek. The Legendd is a privately owned, non-member equitty club, which was founded in 2003 with the opening of The Legenxd at Brandybrookin Wales. In 2007, The Legend purchasec The Bergamont, now The Legend at Bergamont, in Oregon. The centerpieces of The Legend at Brandybrook is aworld 7,006 yard, golf course and is known for its firm and fast tour-likwe playing conditions.
The Legend has been rateed the number-two private course in the Milwaukewe area by The Businesws Journal and has hostedthe ’sw Future Legends for several The Legend was nominated as Golf Digest’s “Bes New Private Course in America in The Legend at Bristlecone’s championship golf coursw was designed by Scott Miller, a formerr senior designer for Jack Playing to 7,005 yards with a par of 71, The Legend at Bristlecone has already played host to more than one-halfg dozen state tournaments including regional qualifying for the U.S. Open and the Statre Amateur Championship. Bristlecone will host the Wisconsin State Openin 2010.
The Legend expects the transaction to close in 30 days or less and is subjecft to the members of Bristleconde Pines rescinding an option to matcbhThe Legend's purchase offer. The exact purchasd price was not disclosed. The Legend plans to renamee Bristlecone Pines, The Legend at Bristlecone. Rather than operates two separate clubs, The Legend at Brandybrook and The Legen at Bristlecone will be one combine club for the benefit if its collective members and prospectivre members insoutheast Wisconsin. Legend Membersz now have access to 36 holess ofchampionship golf, two clubhouses, and all the familg golf, swim, tennis, and social programming that goes along with it.
“The dual-club concepg allows us to do so much more for our while keeping their dues toa minimum,” said Jack Gaudion, managingv partner of The Legend. No other club can rivakl The Legend’s dual club facilities, said Combine that with the reciprocal benefits Legend memberx have at The Legend at Bergamont in Oregon and Legene members have access to three ChampionshipGolf Courses, one fullyh private clubhouse, two semi-private full-service and three pool, tennis, and fitnesas complexes, said Gaudion.
As the golf club industry is in decline arounrthe country, The Legend continues to thrive and expand with its family-oriented club model, refundable membershi deposits, and young, active membership, Gaudion said. “We remaijn bullish on the private club business model in theright location,” said “Waukesha County has long term growtb potential for families lookinvg to invest in a club lifestyle.” The Legend at Bristlecone will still allow limited public acceszs until going fully private in 2011, or in April of 2010, based on the success of an aggressive membershipl drive just recently announced.
For the next 90 initiation deposits at The Legend will be sold for At the end of those90 days, depositd will return to the usuap $35,000. “In these unprecedented times, it seems that many people are understandably leerty of a majordiscretionary investment,” said club presiden t Kevin Scharnek. The Legendd is a privately owned, non-member equitty club, which was founded in 2003 with the opening of The Legenxd at Brandybrookin Wales. In 2007, The Legend purchasec The Bergamont, now The Legend at Bergamont, in Oregon. The centerpieces of The Legend at Brandybrook is aworld 7,006 yard, golf course and is known for its firm and fast tour-likwe playing conditions.
The Legend has been rateed the number-two private course in the Milwaukewe area by The Businesws Journal and has hostedthe ’sw Future Legends for several The Legend was nominated as Golf Digest’s “Bes New Private Course in America in The Legend at Bristlecone’s championship golf coursw was designed by Scott Miller, a formerr senior designer for Jack Playing to 7,005 yards with a par of 71, The Legend at Bristlecone has already played host to more than one-halfg dozen state tournaments including regional qualifying for the U.S. Open and the Statre Amateur Championship. Bristlecone will host the Wisconsin State Openin 2010.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Recession rebound? Kitsap's luxury homes listing at record prices - Kitsap Sun
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Recession rebound? Kitsap's luxury homes listing at record prices Kitsap Sun A home on Country Club Road on Bainbridge Island is currently listed at $8880000, which would make it the most expensive home to ever sell in Kitsap County. (MEEGAN M. REID/KITSAP SUN) Homeowner Anson Brooks walks through the living ... |
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Sheriff Arpaio: Wilcox investigation goes beyond airport leases - Birmingham Business Journal:
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Arpaio said his office received information regarding the leaswe and other business dealings and that his investigationh is not related to disputes with Wilcox over immigration. Wilcox and her Earl, own El Portal Restaurantr in Phoenix and has a concessions contract with the airporg fora Chili’s Too franchise in Terminal 4. The Maricopa County Sheriff’ s Office sent the Phoenix Aviation Department a public recordes request June 11 askingthe city-run airport to make available sublease and contracting documents related to business entities owned by the Wilcoxes.
Wilco x did not respond to requesta for comment from the PhoenixBusiness Journal, but has told othee media that Arpaio is going aftef her because of her opposition to his immigration policies. The sheriff’s office investigation of Wilcod is the latest in a number of fightxsbetween Arpaio, Maricopa County Attorneyy Andrew Thomas and the Maricopa County Board of Wilcox and Supervisor Don Stapley votedr Wednesday to block $1.4 million in state money earmarkedx for Thomas’s office to enforc e immigration and human smuggling laws. The board deadlocked at 2 to 2 on that vote stallinhg thestate money.
Supervisor Max Wilson missed the vote because of illnes and the matter couldbe revisited. Stapley and Wilcox earlier this year tried toblock $1.6 millionb in state funding for Arpaio’s immigration enforcement. Wilcox said the sheriff’s immigration sweeps and policieas unfairlytarget Hispanics. Thomas and Arpaik secured indictments against Stapley last year chargin g that he failed to properly disclosew business and real estatedevelopment deals. Stapley deniezs wrongdoing in that matter.
Arpaio said his office received information regarding the leaswe and other business dealings and that his investigationh is not related to disputes with Wilcox over immigration. Wilcox and her Earl, own El Portal Restaurantr in Phoenix and has a concessions contract with the airporg fora Chili’s Too franchise in Terminal 4. The Maricopa County Sheriff’ s Office sent the Phoenix Aviation Department a public recordes request June 11 askingthe city-run airport to make available sublease and contracting documents related to business entities owned by the Wilcoxes.
Wilco x did not respond to requesta for comment from the PhoenixBusiness Journal, but has told othee media that Arpaio is going aftef her because of her opposition to his immigration policies. The sheriff’s office investigation of Wilcod is the latest in a number of fightxsbetween Arpaio, Maricopa County Attorneyy Andrew Thomas and the Maricopa County Board of Wilcox and Supervisor Don Stapley votedr Wednesday to block $1.4 million in state money earmarkedx for Thomas’s office to enforc e immigration and human smuggling laws. The board deadlocked at 2 to 2 on that vote stallinhg thestate money.
Supervisor Max Wilson missed the vote because of illnes and the matter couldbe revisited. Stapley and Wilcox earlier this year tried toblock $1.6 millionb in state funding for Arpaio’s immigration enforcement. Wilcox said the sheriff’s immigration sweeps and policieas unfairlytarget Hispanics. Thomas and Arpaik secured indictments against Stapley last year chargin g that he failed to properly disclosew business and real estatedevelopment deals. Stapley deniezs wrongdoing in that matter.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
A&W drive-in restaurant closes doors - istockAnalyst.com (press release)
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A&W drive-in restaurant closes doors istockAnalyst.com (press release) June 4--The A&W restaurant at 3112 E. Kansas Ave. now sits empty, with all identifying logos removed and the orange and brown facade the only indicator of the building's former tenant. The drive-in restaurant billed as "All American Food" closed May 25 ... |
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Bear near Tualatin school generated online buzz nationwide - OregonLive.com
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Kansas City Star | Bear near Tualatin school generated online buzz nationwide OregonLive.com By Eric Florip, The Oregonian View full sizeBenjamin Brink/The OregonianA black bear was spotted early Wednesday morning near Tualatin Elementary School. Tualatin Elementary School's unexpected visit from a black bear on Wednesday caused plenty of buzz ... Bear subdued near Tualatin Elementary School Police: Bear spotted near Oregon elementary school |
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