Jaxport wary of China trade spat Sep 22, 2009
China has been colonizing, for lack of a better term, Africa and Latin America by buying land, minerals and oil, he said. They re not waiting for the economy to rebound. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Warning over cuts to housing cash Sep 19, 2009
He added: "What could be more efficient than buying land when prices are low? Or employing building workers who otherwise lose their jobs? "It is precisely because housing investment is so efficient that I appealed for this to be a Budget for homes. MSPs need to seize that opportunity. (BBC News -- UK)
Food Needs Drive New Scramble for Africa Sep 19, 2009
It appears for countries like Saudi Arabia that can no longer feed their own populations, they are aggressively seeking to do this by buying land in other countries. IS 'LAND GRABBING' JUST SCAREMONGERING. (allAfrica.com)
Home builder index posts third straight monthly rise Sep 17, 2009
Others are buying land again. On Wednesday, said it has started building homes again in the Mid-Atlantic region, notably in Washington, D.C. The Los Angeles-based builder had pulled back in some weak markets in late 2007 to conserve cash, cut costs and lower inventory. (USA Today -- Money)
Homebuilder sentiment up again in September Sep 17, 2009
Others are buying land again. On Wednesday, KB Home said it has started building homes again in the Mid-Atlantic region, notably in Washington, D.C. The Los Angeles-based builder had pulled back in some weak markets in late 2007 to conserve cash, cut costs and lower inventory. (MSNBC -- Business)
Logan city looks to purchase corner lot at 300 N. Main Sep 16, 2009
Andy81 wrote on Sep 15, 2009 10:57 PM:" I disapprove of our local government buying land as an investment property. This is not an appropriate task for any government to do. This is a task for private enterprise. I'm sure that one of the reasons for purchasing it would be to control who buys it in the future and also control the type of business that goes in. Arguably, the city has that control anyway, to an extent; purchasing it just tightens the grip. I understand many consider the corner in... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Poll: Dems oppose Albany convention center Sep 12, 2009
The Albany Convention Center Authority has begun buying land for the convention center with $10 million in state funds, but as of yet has no commitment from the state to pay for the construction. The Siena poll also found Jennings has a 54 percent to 33 percent lead over Ellis among Democrats likely to vote in the primary. (Albany Business Review, NY)
DAVID CEHRS: California's unsustainable water demand Sep 12, 2009
Both Saudi Arabia and China are buying land worldwide to grow their own importable food. And as we saw last year, fuel costs can go up precipitously. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Majority oppose convention center Sep 12, 2009
The authority in recent months has been buying land in downtown Albany as it prepares to break ground on the project next year. Construction is expected to take about two years. (Albany Times Union)
Kenya: Details of Mau Payout Scheme Sep 11, 2009
" Also to be removed are families on 61,586 hectares excised from the most critical catchment area of the country's biggest water tower in 2001. But whether they will be compensated or resettled will also be determined on a case by case basis. It is looking likely that the government will ask the families to leave before resettling or compensating them because it has already set aside funds for the eviction but none for resettlement or compensation. According to the paper, Sh100 million will be... (allAfrica.com)
Comment: Turn Bengal Around Sep 10, 2009
After having been singed in Singur the Left Front government is wary of taking on projects that might involve buying land from farmers and is likely to be political fodder for the opposition. Such a deadlock is a lose-lose situation not only for West Bengal but also for the entire country. (India Times, India)
3 Stanislaus County school districts hit jackpot on bonds Sep 8, 2009
The bonds can be spent on construction, renovation and repair of school facilities, buying land on which public schools will be built, and buying equipment related to the construction or renovation ... Riverbank officials are considering buying land for an elementary or middle school, installing solar panels to help cut energy costs, and performing small renovation projects such as updating science labs, Superintendent Ken Geisick said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Now become a virtual farmer Sep 8, 2009
There is no monsoon trauma and land reforms at FarmVille; you can go on buying land if you have the money ... There is no monsoon trauma and land reforms at FarmVille; you can go on buying land if you have the money. (India Times)
Bel Aire agrees to tentative $1.78M land deal with USD 259 Sep 4, 2009
The district also was talking to developer Jay Russell about buying land he owns in the Bel Aire area. USD 259 expects to spend millions on land acquisition to implement its bond plan. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Will state consolidate offices, employees? Sep 1, 2009
The question is, with the legislative session over and no budget appropriations made toward buying land for the proposed development, where does the project go from here. That s something Johnson, outgoing executive director of the Texas Facilities Commission, said he doesn t know the answer to yet. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Wine brothers carry on family traditions Sep 1, 2009
In 1959, at the age of 34, he took a "punt" buying land on the northern outskirts of Clare, following it in '64 with 28 hectares of good shiraz dirt in the Armagh area. "Mum and Dad," says Peter, "took a punt on the future when they bought this place. Dad took the gamble to make table wines when the Australian wine industry was making fortifieds. He planted riesling and cabernet when grenache and mataro were being grown.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Still a couple of hurdles to clear in odor abatement plan for joint sewer system being enacted Aug 28, 2009
Anderson declared there's no way Wyoming will tolerate additional bills for buying land or a "little house.". (Chisago City was scheduled to meet this week and any action by that city council on the bio-filter approach and cost sharing for small buildings will in this paper the following week. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Homebuilders Back to Buying Land Aug 27, 2009
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Homebuilders Buy Land After Three Years of Selling as U.S. Demand Returns Aug 26, 2009
Homebuilders Buying Land After Three Years of Cutting Inventory - Bloomberg ... Homebuilders Buying Land After Three Years of Cutting Inventory. (Bloomberg -- US)
Council votes today on purchase of land for new fire station Aug 25, 2009
Instead of buying land to build a new station, Crehore suggests the department use the $475,000 to replace money cut from firefighters' training budget ... She acknowledged that at a recent public meeting, community members questioned why the department was buying land when recent budget cuts resulted in less live training for firefighters. (AZCentral -- News)
Letter to the school board Aug 23, 2009
parent wrote on Aug 21, 2009 7:22 PM:" Susan Pougher brought these issues to the school board and she didn't support buying land for Academy Charter. She wants the school board to have more control of charter schools. Pougher is the moving force behind all this and should be held to task when she runs next October. All the rest of them are hopefully listening to parents who love their charter schools just the way they are now. ". super voter wrote on Aug 21, 2009 1:09 PM:" The actions of the... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
City calls on DNR to conduct sand study Aug 20, 2009
The company proposes buying land where its rail transfer building is located, at 1860 Ludgate Road. PLEASE NOTE. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Whatever Happened To Roosevelt Republicans? Aug 14, 2009
I mean Lew Rockwell contends that TR s efforts to establish the national parks and forests was a conspiratorial plot designed to increase the value of John Rockefeller s real estate holdings and prevent poorer Americans from buying land. I guess this example doesn t exactly parse with my earlier point about TR being a commie, but it nonetheless demonstrates my point that TR s moderate sensibilities have fallen out of favor with the modern right. (The American Conservative)
County to help fund youth center Aug 10, 2009
Athens voters had approved using a portion of a 1 percent sales tax to fund the Eastside club at East Athens Community Park, but when problems with buying land led to delays, the Boys Club built the new Eastside center on its own. Funding the H.T. Edwards project will fulfill the legal requirement that the earmarked money be spent on a youth facility, Athens-Clarke Commissioner Harry Sims said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
New England Wood Pellet buying property Aug 8, 2009
JAFFREY, N.H. (AP) -- A New Hampshire wood pellet company is buying land in New York from a wood products manufacturer to build a new plant. New England Wood Pellet LLC is acquiring land in Deposit, N.Y., from Norbord Inc.. (Concord Monitor)
Warmer climate could raise Reno flood threat Aug 8, 2009
The flood project sponsored by Reno, Washoe County, Sparks and the University of Nevada, Reno, has spent about $50 million buying land along the river. Some structures that could be damaged during future floods have been removed. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
A quirk of migration: Swiss-made cricket bats! Aug 6, 2009
Some grasped the opportunity to put down roots, buying land and building houses for themselves. "The migrants from Ticino and Lombardy were skilled stonemasons. Instead of granite, they found sandstone, which is much easier to work," explains Gael Shannon, Carol White's partner in the management of Lavandula Farm. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Finance Panel Seeks to Join Teachers' Contract Meetings With Newtown School Board Aug 5, 2009
At Mr. Kortze's request, he will also prepare a scenario that compares using the ordinance to the town buying land outright. The board approved transfers on the agenda and adjourned. (Voices, CT)
Revenge, Mobsters-Style Aug 5, 2009
Dynamic territory system: Players can build and manage their own mob city, from buying land to upgrading their properties through a rich technology tree. The end goal: a bankroll big enough to support their mob lifestyle. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
What Abu Dhabi Sees in Virgin Galactic Aug 4, 2009
75bn for a 9 per cent stake in Daimler, commit $735m to buying land in Abu Dhabi, another $140m investment in an Austrian property and technology venture, plus the acquisition of the Swiss private-banking subsidiary of AIG, the insurance company bailed out by the US government. But 71 per cent of Aabar's shares are owned by the International Petroleum Investment Company, a wholly owned vehicle of the Emirate's government and chaired by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, half-brother of the... (BusinessWeek)
Analysis: Touchdowns replace thirst for jobs Aug 3, 2009
Near Convent, steelmaker Nucor Corp. is buying land for a possible site for a pig iron plant. A France-based specialty chemical maker will be building a plant in Iberville Parish. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Preserving indigo snakes Aug 1, 2009
"We have a full staff and a budget for buying land, creating a captive breeding facility, completing research projects and habitat improvement projects. We also have relationships with the University of Georgia and the University of Florida to do research on applied conservation projects. We'll do everything we can to prevent the further decline and possible extinction of this species." Jenkins said he was grateful for the education he received from ISU, particularly his mentorship by Peterson.... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Massive mixed-use project in SE Austin clears a major hurdle Aug 1, 2009
Carma has been buying land just west of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in far East Austin since 2005 and has amassed about 2,300 acres. The developer plans a master-planned community that will include about 16,000 homes, roughly 4 million square feet of commercial space, several schools and parklands at buildout, but a construction timeline has not yet been put together. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Concern mounts about Animal Rescue League property Aug 1, 2009
Others said any purchase of the property would likely be beyond the reach of the Bourne Conservation Trust, which has compiled an enviable record of buying land to preclude development both in the village and around Bourne. Loading commenting interface. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
* Chong Hong chief under probe, shares plummet Jul 28, 2009
The couple are suspected of making illegal gains from buying land and reselling to the company at inflated prices between 2004 and last year, Lin Chin-chun (LA), a spokesman for the Taipei District Prosecutors Office, said by telephone yesterday. Prosecutors raided Lees home and other locations, including the company, on Friday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Thorough land-use study should precede changes Jul 26, 2009
This would be far more difficult than buying land on the market, and even more difficult when the location of the land is critical, such as for retail. It would mean for example, the corner of O'Malley Road and C Street, which is industrial zoned but is a prime retail -- commercial -- location, could be used only for industrial and not retail. (Anchorage Daily News)
* Business Quick Take Jul 26, 2009
Lee and his wife are suspected of buying land to resell to Chang Hong at higher prices between 2004 and last year, Lin said. Chong Hong said it would cooperate in the investigation, adding that its financials and operations would not be affected. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Chong Hong Construction Head, Wife Investigated, Taiwan Prosecutors Say Jul 25, 2009
Lee and his wife are suspected of buying land to resell to Chang Hong at higher prices between 2004 and 2008, Lin said. Chong Hong said in the statement it will cooperate in the investigation, adding that its financials and operations wont be affected by the probe. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Edible oil cos eye offshore cultivation Jul 24, 2009
This has thrown open a tremendous opportunity for Indian oil companies to start buying land in those Latin American countries, which SEA is trying to point out while re-negotiating for loan with ICICI Bank. This time around we are hopeful of a positive response from ICICI Bank, especially in view of the UPA governments resolve to ensure food security for all in the country, said Mr Sethia. (India Times)
Ormond budget cuts include loss of 13 jobs Jul 23, 2009
Costello said other good uses for the money would be making drainage improvements and buying land for a new fire station. The city would apply for a federal grant to build the station. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
UK 'is losing 52 pubs each week' Jul 22, 2009
Most of the funds would be earmarked for buying land and developing pubs in densely populated areas, with a focus on food. Do you work in the pub industry. (BBC News -- Business)
Interior bill includes money for Ore. monument Jul 19, 2009
The nonprofit Pacific Forest Trust has been buying land as it comes up for sale, and then selling it at cost to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management when the government can afford to make the purchase. The money in the appropriations bill would be used to complete the transfer of land from the trust to the government. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Origin investment has potential to grow like its trees Jul 17, 2009
Origin's view is that buying land of little use for anything else on the cheap - and arranging for someone else to plant and manage it - is a reasonable insurance policy. It makes sense that it sets up a mechanism to do this now and waits until the trading system is up and running before it needs to exercise options to enlarge its investment in trees. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Report: Housing market unffordable Jul 16, 2009
Most significantly, buying land and building infrastructure are getting more expensive, said Collin Bangs, a Missoula real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Steinbrenner Real Estate. For one thing, land in Missoula is limited, Bangs said. (Missoulian, MT)
Little Elm chasing big dreams Jul 15, 2009
Cochran and Braewood started buying land at the base of the bridge in 2000. Pages: 1. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Editorial: A disgrace from California's past Jul 13, 2009
California then passed the Alien Land Law of 1913, prohibiting Chinese from buying land. Congress repealed Chinese exclusion laws in 1943. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
* FEATURE : Old Tree Mother works to save ancient trees Jul 9, 2009
The process, along with buying land to replant the trees, is of course expensive. Just cutting it down is the easiest way to get rid of an old tree, Hsieh said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
G8: Does world need new rules on food security? Jul 9, 2009
"It's accelerating very rapidly, because all countries seem to be suddenly realizing that international markets will be less and less reliable and stable in the future, so they seek to insure themselves by either buying land abroad or encouraging their investors to invest in land abroad," says Mr. de Schutter. Win-win. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
AP Analysis: Despite big-money projects, no sure things for state's economy Jul 6, 2009
Nucor, which is buying land in the area, also is considering a site in Brazil. But the steel industry worldwide is having problems with red ink. (WWLTV.com, LA)
- Voice: Some questions about land deal 0 Jul 5, 2009
Why not follow formal protocol in these cases in buying land. Why the rush. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
* G8 to discuss land grabs by the rich Jul 5, 2009
All countries observe each other and when one sees others buying land it does the same. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
The Proclamation of 1763: Issues an... Jul 3, 2009
Preventing the colonists from moving west and from buying land from the native peoples was a possibility. While the Privy Council was debating how to govern the new territories, what is now known as Pontiac s Rebellion broke out in May 1763. (Suite101.com)
Judge grants order blocking sale of Rapid City property for minimum-security prison Jul 3, 2009
Circuit Court Judge A.P. "Pete" Fuller on Thursday issued an order at least temporarily blocking the state from buying land for a proposed minimum-security prison in southeast Rapid City. Fuller ruled following a telephone hearing with lawyers for the Department of Corrections and Perdue Inc., a furniture manufacturer. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
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Buckley council buying land for new fire station Jul 2, 2009
related stories Enumclaw Courier-Herald. By Enumclaw Courier Herald Reporter Jul 01 2009, 2:51 PM ; UPDATED. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
Council makes room for open space Jul 1, 2009
O Connor said that he supports buying land to protect it from development in Weymouth but the timing of the proposed land purchase is not good. I just don t think that now is the time to spend taxpayer money, he said. (Weymouth News, MA)
Obama creates a deadly power vacuum Jun 30, 2009
Speaking at a foreign exchange and gold forum, Li also said that buying land in the United States was a better option for China than buying US Treasury securities. "Should we buy gold or US Treasuries?" Li asked. (Asia Times Online)
McKee tries to ease project concerns with YouTube video Jun 30, 2009
That s why we have been so quiet for five years ; But after spending five years and millions of dollars buying land and analyzing the vision and creating the vision, I firmly believe this project will happen. " Pending a process for capturing public input and state tax credits, McKee said his company would like to start some infrastructure work in early spring 2010. The include 3.5 million square feet of office space, one million square feet of retail space, one million square feet of service... (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
What Does the Bible Say About Today... Jun 28, 2009
In effect, buying land means only purchasing the number of harvests remaining until the next Jubilee year. As the New Bible Commentary notes: This arrangement made it in the interests of both lender and borrower to be cautious over the amount borrowed and would have made unscrupulous over-lending unprofitable (pg. (Suite101.com)
Hilltop jail Jun 25, 2009
Judith Hendrickson wrote on Jun 23, 2009 4:04 PM:" Manuel Coppolas Letter to the Editor questioned the wisdom of locating the new Santa Cruz County Detention Center in the middle of Nogales. Having spent 25 years working at another county detention facility in Arizona, I can think of a couple of reasons why the location may have been selected. The County may have already owned that piece of property, and saved a substantial sum using what they already own instead of buying land. The Courts... (Nogales International, AZ)
On The Block Jun 22, 2009
The lot size is large - roughly 8,300 square feet - but it's hard to imagine that the prospect of buying land for $1. 8 million and pouring a couple million into building a new house is all that appetizing in this environment. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Action will conserve timberlands Jun 21, 2009
"The Elk County planning officer, when I explained how this will work to him, was ecstatic because this is what we need in Elk County. We don't need someone buying land here, cutting the hell out of it then spinning it off to the state.". The $5. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
- Voice: Board member clears record (1) Jun 21, 2009
Yes, I am for healthcare, but buying land right now is not the solution. Joint ventures with other agencies (such as City of Calexico ambulance, Clincas Del Pueblo, Pioneer Memorial Hospital, etc. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
20 acres would serve more than just Charter Jun 20, 2009
george wrote on Jun 18, 2009 10:28 PM:" The land next to Academy is the only parcel available for better access to the district office and the Sherrod ball fields. It is also the only parcel available for expansiion of Academy Charter. The parcel is for sale. If it is not purchased now, people will be forced to use the 'driveway' sized road to the ball fields and the school will not grow. It is time to buy the property. The money is in the school site fund for the purpose of buying land, not... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Next Move Is Rell's On Bill To Block Ash Dump Jun 18, 2009
Both the House and the Senate this session passed legislation barring the CRRA from buying land in either or Franklin for an ash dump. Rell spokesman Adam Liegeot said Wednesday that the governor has until Tuesday to act on the measure. (FOX61, CT)
