Clooney comes of age as land and loves collide

Of all the descriptors actor George Clooney gets pegged with, "father" is not usually among them. Academy Award-winner? Sure. Activist? Yes. Sexiest Man Alive? You bet. It was his turn as a dad in "The Descendants" last year, however, that earned him a Golden Globe award and an Oscar nomination. At 51-years-old, does this mean the action-hero, sex-symbol roles are behind Clooney and the "father ...
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/rss/ff20120511r1.html

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 10:50:23 -0700

Take the automotive investment challenge - how much did these vehicles sell for at auction?

So you think you have an eye for value in assessing investment-quality cars and motorcycles? Here are a dozen cars and motorcycles that went to auction last week. We've included the official description, several images and the official estimates on price from the auctioneer. Can you guess how much each sold for? Answers at the bottom of the story... Continue Reading Take the automotive ...
http://www.gizmag.com/monaco-rm-auctions/22630/

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 05:50:50 -0700

The Howard Hughes Corporation Reports First Quarter 2012 Results

The Howard Hughes Corporation today announced its results for the first quarter 2012.
http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/howard-hughes-corporation-reports-first-202400366.html

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 13:24:00 -0700

Senators kill Article 12 initiative

The Senate overwhelmingly killed late afternoon yesterday a legislative initiative that would have placed the question of Article 12 on the Nov. 6 ballot, with only one of eight present senators voting “yes.”
http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=118755&cat=1

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 06:58:32 -0700

Video: Ask the Experts: Real Estate

MoneyWatch real estate blogger Ilyce Glink joins editors Jill Schlesinger and Jack Otter to answer questions about rental properties, mortgage rates and more.
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7409562n

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 21:40:16 -0700

Electric avenues: Searching for the path to power

Hawaii Electric Light Co. power lines crisscross the evening sky. (WHT File Photo) Downtown Hilo lined with utility poles on both sides of the street.
http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/sections/news/local-news/electric-avenues-searching-path-power.html

Published: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:13:15 -0700

A utility monopoly

Here on Hawaii Island, there’s only one choice for electricity. Residents must buy their power from Hawaii Electric Light Co. regardless of the energy price or quality of service — unless they’re living off the grid, said Jeffrey Ono, state Division of Consumer Advocacy executive director.
http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/sections/news/local-news/utility-monopoly.html

Published: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:12:08 -0700

100 Reasons to Love San Diego

At Dr. Sketchy’s (held the third Saturday of every month at the Ruby Room in Hillcrest, 1271 University Avenue), the models are burlesque dancers, belly dancers, rollergirls, drag queens and kings, and “rippling hunks of man.”
http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2012/may/02/cover-stoke-creative-fire/

Published: Wed, 02 May 2012 12:55:52 -0700