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Sierra Leone Parliament’s Library Turns Market

Sierra Leone Parliament’s Library Turns Market

The Library of Sierra Leone’s Parliament has gradually transformed to a market square, thus making it extremely difficult for workers and researchers to utilise it. Day in and day out, the library is being occupied by workers who are in the habit...

Manfred On Twins Sale, Media Rights, Potential For Bay Area Expansion

Manfred On Twins Sale, Media Rights, Potential For Bay Area Expansion

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to the media ahead of tonight’s All-Star game, touching on various topics, including the sale of the Twins, the ongoing media rights situation and the possibility of the Bay Area getting a future expansion...

‘Pattern book’ house plans could be approved in 10 days

‘Pattern book’ house plans could be approved in 10 days

New homes picked from pre-approved designs could be ticked off for construction in 10 days in another bid to accelerate house building in Australia’s most expensive market. In what the the NSW government has called its “pattern book” of low-rise...

Manheim Detroit Showcases Scale Amid Industry Uncertainty

Manheim Detroit Showcases Scale Amid Industry Uncertainty

CARLETON, MI – Manheim, the wholesale auction giant celebrating its 80th anniversary, is scaling up for an electric future while helping dealers navigate one of the most uncertain markets in recent memory. With 79 physical auction sites across the...

Karnataka’s Rs 200 ticket cap sparks tension in film exhibition industry

Karnataka’s Rs 200 ticket cap sparks tension in film exhibition industry

The Karnataka government’s proposal to cap movie ticket prices at Rs 200 has raised serious concerns across the film exhibition sector, with multiplex operators warning of its potential financial fallout, reported MoneyControl. The move, part of a...

Mumbrellacast: SCA’s content head departs, Telstra leans into the hate, and Linkby co-founder on today’s publishing industry

Mumbrellacast: SCA’s content head departs, Telstra leans into the hate, and Linkby co-founder on today’s publishing industry

Join Tim Burrowes, Lauren McNamara, Nathan Jolly and Abe Udy for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella. Southern Cross Austereo’s chief content officer, Dave Cameron, is leaving the business after three decades, and...

‘I could get sparks to fly across that room’: Auctioneer preserves the spirit of Suffolk in new book

‘I could get sparks to fly across that room’: Auctioneer preserves the spirit of Suffolk in new book

A retired auctioneer has written a book to preserve the spirit of rural communities and share stories of world record prices he achieved for antiques. Neil Lanham, of Hartest, will be signing copies of his book, I Bid You Farewell: The Life of an...

Summer Burlington Handmade Market made for artisanal shopping

Summer Burlington Handmade Market made for artisanal shopping

What better way to celebrate summer than by supporting your local artisans and craft people in your community? You can do just that at the Summer Burlington Handmade Market, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Corpus Christi High School,...

Florida's 'Best Island': 5 things to do in Amelia Island this summer

Florida's 'Best Island': 5 things to do in Amelia Island this summer

Travel + Leisure ranked Amelia Island No. 2 in the "Best Islands in the Continental U.S." for 2024. Activities on the island include relaxing on the beach, exploring the shops and restaurants of historic Fernandina Beach, and visiting Fort Clinch...

Best time to travel to Skegness by train revealed

Best time to travel to Skegness by train revealed

Travelling to Skegness over the summer is a much-loved activity for many people from Leicestershire and further afield, as more than four million Brits visit the coastal destination each year, but the journey can feel chaotic if you head there at...

Find bargains on used puzzles, books and school supplies at Jefferson Parish library sale

Find bargains on used puzzles, books and school supplies at Jefferson Parish library sale

A second-hand sale in Metairie will invite residents to spruce up their puzzle collections while supporting their local library. Friends of the Jefferson Public Library will offer all things perfect for a rainy day at a warehouse sale Aug. 9:...

The Rundown: How a night market lifts Uptown businesses

The Rundown: How a night market lifts Uptown businesses

Good afternoon! It’s Tuesday, and an air-quality alert is in effect until this evening in the Chicago area. Here’s what else you need to know today. 1. Argyle Night Market is boosting Uptown businesses ahead of the L station’s reopening The market...

MSU Surplus Store Teacher Sale Unintentionally Distributed Knife Pens

MSU Surplus Store Teacher Sale Unintentionally Distributed Knife Pens

The Michigan State University Surplus Store is an absolute treasure trove. The store sells everything from electronics to books, to pieces of scoreboards, to giant letters, to ticket booths. What's So Great About the MSU Surplus Store I peruse the...

Hainan Yuzhou Shipping books deck carrier newbuild

Hainan Yuzhou Shipping books deck carrier newbuild

Greater ChinaOperations barend J v Rensburg / Marine Traffic Chinese shipowner Hainan Yuzhou International Shipping is expanding its fleet of specialised cargo carriers through a newbuilding deal at a domestic yard. The company has ordered a new...

WeWork India gets SEBI nod for IPO; set to launch offer for sale

WeWork India gets SEBI nod for IPO; set to launch offer for sale

WeWork India Management Limited (WeWork India), one of India’s leading flexible workspace operators, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its initial public offering (IPO), as per SEBI’s latest...

Moon + Bird acquires Alastair Chisholm's book about NASA’s Voyager 1

Moon + Bird acquires Alastair Chisholm's book about NASA’s Voyager 1

RightsJul 15, 2025by Emily Warner Alastair Chisholm Moon + Bird, an imprint of Watkins Media Ltd, has acquired a new non-fiction picture book about NASA’s Voyager 1 titled Tiny Voyager, Mighty Mission. The title has been written by Alastair...

Beat the Market: The Smart Investor’s Guide to Low-Risk, High-Return Stocks

Beat the Market: The Smart Investor’s Guide to Low-Risk, High-Return Stocks

By Charles Burrows High Net Worth Client Advisor @ Empire Wealth Management If you’re tired of overly complicated investment advice and just want a simple, clear strategy to grow your wealth with less risk — you’re in the right place. Over the...

A restaurant with a conveyor belt of cheese is coming to Camden Market

A restaurant with a conveyor belt of cheese is coming to Camden Market

Pick & Cheese will boast an 18-metre-long moving belt laden with plates of the best of British cheesemaking - from Cropwell Bishop to Cornish Yarg. Cheese connoisseur Matthew Carver is taking on the site of The Cheese Bar restaurant in Stables...

Fancy Bear Hackers Attacking Governments, Military Entities With New Sophisticated Tools

Fancy Bear Hackers Attacking Governments, Military Entities With New Sophisticated Tools

The notorious Russian cyberespionage group Fancy Bear, also known as APT28, has intensified its operations against governments and military entities worldwide using an arsenal of sophisticated new tools and techniques. Active since 2007, this...

Recession Indicator: ‘Celebs’ on Cameo Discounting Videos to $10 As Part of Site’s Summer Sale

Recession Indicator: ‘Celebs’ on Cameo Discounting Videos to $10 As Part of Site’s Summer Sale

The new Cameo deal offers personalized videos from actors, musicians, athletes and even former congressman George Santos, who is offering messages for 80% off If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our...

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