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We Keep Going Back to Where They Died – Electric Literature

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A novelist hunts for complicated narratives at the sites of historical atrocities I learned to snorkel mid-winter in an indoor pool in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio. The air was stifling, thick with the smell of chlorine. There was nothing to see in the pool and no explanation given for the purpose of this middle school gym unit ; maybe our teachers dreamed we’d go on island vacations. I don’t remember ever snorkeling again until 2010 when I traveled to a research station on San Salvador Island in the Bahamas where I’d teach a Caribbean literature course and where I’d start writing a novel about the sediment of history’s layers. The water shimmered aqua closer to shore, deepened to a dark blue farther out. In spite of how clear the water seemed, you had to beware rocks and lionfish, and you couldn’t know where the reefs were without sticking your head beneath the meniscus of the ocean. Locals and research station staff would give instructions for different reefs around the islan...

Countryside Properties : COUPLE BUY INTO STRESS FREE LIVING AT KINGS PARK

22/08/2017 Recent research conducted by Vitality Health has revealed that long commutes appear to have a significant impact on mental wellbeing, increasing the risk of stress. Looking to reduce the stress of their daily commute, Faye White (34) and fiancé Rick Fullman (32) have recently purchased a two bedroom apartment at Countryside's popular Kings Park development in Essex, situated adjacent to Harold Wood Station and on Crossrail's eastern section. Recent research conducted by Vitality Health [1] has revealed that long commutes appear to have a significant impact on mental wellbeing, increasing the risk of stress. Looking to reduce the stress of their daily commute, Faye White (34) and fiancé Rick Fullman (32) have recently purchased a two bedroom apartment at Countryside's popular Kings Park development in Essex, situated adjacent to Harold Wood Station and on Crossrail's eastern section. Faye, a Group Finance Manager and Rick, a Recruitment Finance Direct...

Waterton Purchases 426-Unit Addison Park Apartment Community in Charlotte, North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, NC - Waterton, a U.S. real estate investor and operator, announced the acquisition of Addison Park, a 426- unit rental community in Charlotte, North Carolina.Situated on 44 landscaped acres in the Harris Boulevard / Mallard Creek submarket, the community comprises 22 three-story buildings with attached, direct-access garages. Apartments offer a mix of one-, two- and three- bedroom floor plans , each with 9-foot ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace and private patio or balcony. Community amenities include two resort- style swimming pools with sun decks, a resident clubhouse, 24- hour fitness facility , fully equipped business center , outdoor grilling area , children’s playground, car detailing station and on-site “bark park” with grooming station. “There continues to be strong demand for luxury rental housing in Charlotte,” said Matthew Masinter, senior vice president of acquisitions at Waterton. “This was an opportunity to acquire an attractive asset in a h...

Waterton Purchases 426-Unit Addison Park Apartments in Charlotte, NC

CHICAGO--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Waterton, a U.S. real estate investor and operator, today announced the acquisition of Addison Park, a 426- unit rental community in Charlotte, North Carolina. Situated on 44 landscaped acres in the Harris Boulevard / Mallard Creek submarket, the community comprises 22 three-story buildings with attached, direct-access garages. Apartments offer a mix of one-, two- and three- bedroom floor plans , each with 9-foot ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace and private patio or balcony. Community amenities include two resort- style swimming pools with sun decks, a resident clubhouse, 24- hour fitness facility , fully equipped business center , outdoor grilling area, children’s playground, car detailing station and on-site “bark park” with grooming station. “There continues to be strong demand for luxury rental housing in Charlotte,” said Matthew Masinter, senior vice president of acquisitions at Waterton. “This was an opportunity to acquire an attractive ass...

Bug-covered baby found abandoned at Houston-area apartments

A newborn baby was found outside a Houston apartment complex early Thursday covered in ants, according to multiple media reports . "She had the mucus and the blood and umbilical cord and everything", he told KHOU. Inside they discovered two individuals, including a 21-year-old lady who confessed to being the child's mom, as per KPRC. The unidentified woman claimed she didn't know anything about a baby girl being placed behind the bushes. CBS affiliate KHOU -TV spoke with Albert Peterson - the man who rescued the newborn - about the incident. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (NYSE:RBA) Under Analyst Spotlight A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. The Average Earnings Estimate for the Current Fiscal quarter is $0.22 per share, according to consensus of 9 analysts. The baby girl is in the NICU at Texas Children's Hospital in The Woodlands and according to deputies, she is in ...

The Metropolitan at 40 Park Ranks Second Among NJ Residential Communities - News

J Turner Research Recognizes Luxury Enclave ’s Exceptional Service and Resident Satisfaction MORRISTOWN, N.J. – Roseland Residential Trust today announced that The Metropolitan at 40 Park, a luxury community of studio, one-, and two- bedroom apartment homes on the historic Morristown Green , has been recognized by two separate organizations for exhibiting a level of resident satisfaction that’s unmatched in New Jersey. J Turner Research recently ranked The Metropolitan at 40 Park as having the second-best online reputation in New Jersey. The community tied for second among New Jersey communities in the company’s ORA ( Online Reputation Assessment ) Power Rankings , which look at the impact of online ratings and reviews on a renter’s decision to visit a property. Sign Up for E-News Published in partnership with  Multifamily Executive , ORA Power Rankings are based on a compilation of a community’s ratings across a variety of review sites. A score based on a scale of 0 to 100 is as...

Five big projects in Tampa; five big problems looming

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The city of Tampa is on the cusp of a total makeover. With billions of dollars in investment and dozens of new apartment, condo, office and cultural buildings in the pipeline, the city's skyline and surrounding communities are poised to look a whole lot different than what it does today. But dreaming up the future of Tampa doesn't come without its challenges. For all the promises of a new urban core filled with hotels, parks, food halls and stores, there are also potential pitfalls. The Tampa Bay Times identified the five key obstacles that stand in the way of some of the biggest projects proposed in Hillsborough County . Many of these challenges are ones local politicians and business leaders have been fighting for years to find a solution. Others are fairly new territory, but still pose a real threat to the region's continued growth. [LOREN ELLIOTT | Times] A construction site is seen just north of Amalie Arena in downtown Tampa , Fla., on Monday, May 1, 2017. Curr...

Taurus Snags $34M Raleigh Community

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Olde Raleigh aerial Taurus Investment Holdings acquired the Olde Raleigh garden - style apartment community in the Northwest submarket of Raleigh, N.C. The company purchased the property from Chaucer Creek Capital for $33.5 million.  Located at 4000 Grand Manor Court , the 228- unit community features one-, two- and three- bedroom floorplans ranging from 716 to 1,523 square feet. Interior features include gourmet kitchens , walk-in closets, washer/dryer connections, bay windows, crown molding, nine-foot ceilings, garden tubs, faux wood plank flooring , private balcony/patios, brushed nickel faucets , stainless steel appliances , refinished white cabinets , spring carnival faux granite counter tops , columns and built-in bookshelves. Amenities with an upgrade “Taurus plans to execute an extensive renovation plan throughout the property including: high- quality interior renovations of the apartment homes, new and upgraded amenities on site, exterior cosmetic improvements , and sus...

Jim Bakker prepares Missouri town for Eclipse fallout

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As President Donald Trump promised to unleash 'fire and fury' on North Korea,  a slightly-built, bearded TV evangelist bragged of his recent visit to the White House and warned of an up-coming ' nuclear winter .' Jim Bakker's studio audience whooped and cheered – before reaching deep into their pockets to buy 'Staying Alive' food - buckets full of freeze- dried products apparently capable of sustaining survivors through the Apocalypse. The charismatic pastor then made an impassioned plea for money to keep his ministry afloat – suggesting a year's supply of pancakes with a 30- year shelf life for an apparent bargain $550 or four cheaply published books for $40 to tide readers over through Armageddon. sell food buckets full of freeze- dried products , claiming the meals will keep followers alive after the Apocalypse" class="blkBorder img-share" /> Jim Bakker (pictured with wife Lori) uses his platform as a televangelist to sell f...