J. Paul Reddam is no longer just horsing around

After getting into horse racing 'only to have some fun,' the owner of Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another is now all in. He believes his horse can win the next leg of the Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes. J. Paul Reddam might not be the type of businessman for whom people suffering through the recession can bring themselves to root.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-pugmire-q-and-a-20120516,0,4933483.story?track=rss

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 16:16:40 -0700

Small housing estate in County Cavan sells for bargain price of $161,000 at auction

A small housing estate outside Ballyjamesduff, in County Cavan, sold for $161,000 (€122,500) at auction in Dublin. These houses sold as part of the Allsop Space auction, held at the Shelbourne Hotel on Thursday.
http://www.irishcentral.com/r?19=961&43=460162&44=150146415&32=7184&7=474312&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irishcentral.com%2Fnews%2FSmall-housing-estate-in-County-Cavan-sells-for-bargain-price-of-161000-at-auction-150146415.html

Published: Fri, 04 May 2012 05:31:10 -0700

My own private recession

Following the hottest new trend of last two years, I moved in with my mother at age 28. Despite everything, she still showed me off to the ladies at bridge night, just like when I was a kid. “This economy,” the ladies said, shaking their heads at the shame of it. Yes, lucky me, the recession. I could hide among its victims, and no one suspected what I knew. This was all my fault. Great timing ...
http://www.salon.com/2012/05/03/my_own_private_recession/

Published: Wed, 02 May 2012 17:03:06 -0700