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Month: August 2022

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Finland says EU restriction on Russian visas a step ‘in the right direction’

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Finland’s Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto speaks to journalists during the NATO summit in Madrid, Spain June 29, 2022. REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register HELSINKI, Aug 31 (Reuters) – The European Union’s decision to restrict travel visas for Russians due to Moscow’s war in Ukraine is a step “in the right direction” if implemented by the Member States, Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said on Wednesday. EU foreign ministers have agreed to completely suspend a visa facilitation deal with Russia, making it harder and…

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Welcome to THE COMMONS — News and Views from Windham County, Vermont

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BRATTLEBORO – “Art is for everyone.” This is the credo of the In-Sight photography project, which invites the public to participate in its annual benefit auction and to celebrate In-Sight’s 30th anniversary. On Friday, September 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., during Gallery Walk, the annual In-Sight Photography Exhibition and Benefit Auction will open with a reception and gallery tour. In-Sight welcomes everyone to its home at 183 Main Street to view a curated selection of auction and student artwork. Founded in 1992, In-Sight Photography Project has always offered courses…

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Sale of Warren Buffett’s portrait can’t match $19 million lunch offer

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – The auction of a high-tech portrait of Warren Buffett hasn’t matched the $19 million someone paid earlier this year for a private lunch with the billionaire, but it has it all. likewise raised $75,100 for one of his favorite charities. The eBay auction ended Tuesday night on Buffett’s 92nd birthday. The portrait created by Motiva Art features a grid of letters across the image that light up to spell out 11 of the Berkshire Hathaway CEO’s best-known quotes, including: “It’s only when the tide goes out…

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Consumers are refocusing on “essentiality and real value” – Shiseido

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Kentaro Fujiwara reflects on the last decade in China: “Over the past 10 years, consumption has been boosted by the rapid and accelerated digitalization of people’s lives, which has supported GDP growth.​ “It was based on stable employment and rising incomes, and consumers, especially young people, became confident about China’s future and boosted consumption.”​ Against this background, Chinese consumers have relied on price to determine product quality, which has promoted the preference for high-end cosmetics from overseas brands, he said. “Consumer preference for imported products has led to rapid expansion…

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Oklahoman Mickey Mantle baseball card sells for record price

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NEW YORK (AP) — A mint condition Mickey Mantle baseball card sold for $12.6 million on Sunday, exploding into the record books as the highest paid sports memorabilia in a market that has grown exponentially. more profitable in recent years. The rare Mantle card eclipsed the record posted a few months ago – $9.3 million for the jersey worn by Diego Maradona when he scored the controversial ‘Hand of God’ goal in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He easily topped $7.25 million for a Honus Wagner century-old baseball card recently…

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Memoirs of August 30, 2022 | Local announcements

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We want to hear from you. To submit information for inclusion in Briefs, email [email protected]; or by mail to Briefs: The Daily Mail, Unit 1, 364 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534. For more information, call 315-661-2490. COXSACKIE – Nite Train with Thomasina Winslow and Sonny Speed ​​will perform from 6-8 p.m. on September 4 at Music in Coxsackie Riverside Park. Free entry. TANNERSVILLE — The Mountain Top Arboretum, 4 Maude Adams Road, Tannersville, presents Cold Hardy Fruits and Nuts with Allyson Levy and Scott Serrano from 5-6:30 p.m. on September…

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NY Attorney General steps up probe into Sotheby’s, accusing auction house of helping more customers evade taxes

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Sotheby’s continues to discuss with the New York Attorney General’s office the documents and other evidence it needs to produce for an ongoing lawsuit in the New York State Supreme Court regarding the company’s alleged tax evasion. Attorney General Letitia James’s office, which filed the lawsuit in late 2020 after a four-year investigation, is asking Sotheby’s for more documentation about high-profile clients and specifically the use of “resale” certificates, which help professional art dealers to avoid paying New York Sales Tax on artwork they acquire through commercial transactions. Sotheby’s, which…

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Richemont-YNAP deal brings Farfetch closer to global luxury platform

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Side profile of a beautiful young Asian woman surfing the net on smartphone, standing against a … [+] illuminated digital screen on the street at night in the city. Stay connected anytime, anywhere. Getty The past week has been a whirlwind for Farfetch FTCH and investors. First, Farfecth announced an agreement to acquire 47.5% of online fashion group YOOX Net-A-Porter (YNAP) from Richemont as well as revamping most of the Richemont Maisons including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Piaget, under Farfetch Platform Solution (FPS). Then a day later he…

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Mickey Mantle and Honus Wagner cards, Wayne Gretzky jerseys, Michael Jordan shoes and other record collectibles

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The sports memorabilia market is booming. Shirts, trading cards, shoes, even miscellaneous items sold for six-figure sums. Another memorabilia record was broken on Saturday. A 1952 Mickey Mantle card in mint condition was sold by Heritage Auctions for $12.6 million. Anthony Giordano, a waste management entrepreneur from New Jersey, originally purchased the card for $50,000 in 1991. The sale exceeded the $7.25 million total that a T206 Honus Wagner card, a collector’s item of the Holy Grail, sold out earlier this month. The record for best-selling sports card has changed…

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Bruce’s Bullseye Arrives in Leon – Butler County Times-Gazette

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By Nicole Babb Butler County Gazette Laurie Bruce and her husband Joel founded Bruce’s Bullseye Farms in 2017 out of their kitchen. Laurie tried her luck with her homemade produce at the farmer’s market where she sold and started ever since. Making Leon their first retail store, the Bruces are eager to do business in the rural community, and more. “We are a first generation farm, between Augusta and Leon. I started with value-added products, like sand plum jelly and pumpkin bread 5 years ago. I had outgrown my house,…

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MoICS upholds import ban on 10 items – myRepublica

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KATHMANDU, August 27: The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply (MoICS) will continue to ban the import of luxury goods. A high-level meeting held at MoICS on Friday to consider the ban on various luxury items decided to keep the import ban for a while. According to a ministry official, a notice will be published in the Nepal Gazette on the duration of the import ban. On April 26, the ministry had banned the import of various types of luxury goods to prevent the decline of the country’s foreign exchange…

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Christie’s to Auction Paul Allen Artwork Worth Over $1 Billion – NBC New York

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Some 150 works of art from the collection of Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen will be auctioned at Christie’s in New York this fall and are expected to fetch more than $1 billion in total, Christie’s and Allen’s estate. The works to be auctioned cover 500 years of art history, from Old Masters to modern art giants, Christie’s said, adding that all proceeds will go to philanthropy. Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with childhood friend Bill Gates, died of complications from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2018. In his lifetime, he gave more…

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Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s $1 billion art collection up for auction at Christie’s

Ryan M. Avery

The astonishing art collection of late Microsoft founder Paul Allen will soon be auctioned and is expected to fetch more than $1 billion – the most expensive art auction in history. In a statement released on Thursday evening, Christie’s confirmed that it had secured the sale rights to more than 150 “masterpieces” spanning 500 years of art history, including works by Paul Cézanne, Roy Lichtenstein and Georgia O. ‘Keeffe. Titled “Visionary: The Paul G. Allen Collection,” the November sale is expected to fetch more than $1 billion. Christie’s confirmed that…

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South Korean retail giant Shinsegae set to take over Seoul Auction

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South Korean retail conglomerate Shinsegae is set to acquire a majority stake in Seoul Auction, according to a report by Dong-A Ilbo Last week. The Korean-language daily claims to have obtained inside information that Shinsegae is set to finalize a deal to spend 40,000 won per share, totaling around 230 billion won ($173 million) to acquire 36.1% of the largest auction house in the country. The group first secured 856,767 shares or 4.8% for 28 billion won ($21 million) in December 2021. Shinsegae did not respond to requests for comment,…

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$32m luxury goods scam: No-lease order remains for couple as investigations continue

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SINGAPORE — Investigations are ongoing into the couple’s alleged involvement in a luxury goods scam said to be linked to undelivered items worth $32 million. The case involving Singaporean Pi Jiapeng and his Thai wife Pansuk Siriwipa, both 27, was adjourned for a pre-trial on October 11. A pre-trial is when the prosecution and defense attorneys meet behind closed doors to discuss the handling of a case. The couple appeared in court via video link from the Central Police Division on Friday August 26. The court heard the no-bail order…

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Ag Inform – Machine Auction Prices Rise Again – Mix 94.7 KMCH

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Since the fall of 2020, record after record has been set, and these high prices continue to soar through mid-2022. The sheer volume of record auction prices for used equipment in good condition has been nothing short of amazing. LET’S TALK TRACTORS An interesting segment is that of medium to high horsepower tractors. An example is John Deere Model 8235R. Check out these eye-opening facts about the 8235R: The five highest auction prices were all set within the last 16 months. The average auction price, $147,441, is up 54% from…

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Lil’ Piggy’s BBQ and Coronado Coffee offer new menu items at Ferry Landing

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Lil Piggy’s Bar-BQ Luis Madrid took over Coronado Coffee Company and Lil’ Piggy’s Bar-BQ as Managing Partner of Blue Bridge Hospitality in March 2020. Luis describes the day: “It was Monday March 16th. It was ironic. It was scary – we were the only ones open to Ferry Landing. The morning was cold and rainy. From there, they just had to go up! Luis remembers: “April and May were better. Then in June the locals left and I thank them for their support. Then some of the East Village and…

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Participatory detective work narrows window of Winston Churchill portrait’s disappearance

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Thanks to an audience of detectives, the Chateau Laurier has announced that a famous portrait of Winston Churchill appears to have been removed from the walls of the hotel last winter, for a week and a half over the holidays. After news broke of the theft on Monday, people began sending the hotel photos they had taken of the signed print by famed Canadian photographer Yousuf Karsh, according to Geneviève Dumas, general manager of the Fairmont hotel at the downtown Ottawa. “It was something very dear to the hearts of…

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Live Updates: Superyacht seized by Russian oligarch up for auction to repay JPMorgan loan

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Axioma, which was seized in Gibraltar in March, was sold to repay JPMorgan on a €20.5m loan linked to the ship © Reuters The first superyacht to be sold after being seized from a sanctioned Russian oligarch after Russia invaded Ukraine has attracted 63 bids at an auction in Gibraltar, auctioneers have said. Axioma, a 236ft luxury vessel owned by Russian billionaire Dmitry Pumpyansky, has been sold by order of the Admiralty Court of Gibraltar to repay JPMorgan of a €20.5million loan linked to the vessel. The yacht, estimated to…

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Local HCE Plans Silent Auction for Payne County Fair | New

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The Payne County Home and Community Education Group is planning a silent auction at the Mary Silvers Exhibit Building during the annual Payne County Free Fair. According to Treasurer LeeAnn Barton, there will be at least 25 items in the auction, including gift baskets, a refurbished vintage 1920s entryway table, OSU quilts, plants, baked goods and a basket of pickleball. The objects will be exhibited from Wednesday. Auctions start at 6 p.m. on Thursday and end at noon on Saturday, August 27. Winning bidders will be able to pick up…

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“They are thieves of time”: paleontologists denounce the booming market for dinosaur skeletons

Ryan M. Avery

“Greedy” is a way of describing the dinosaur bone market in recent years, as art collectors, celebrities and others have joined in the increasingly expensive hunt for prehistoric artifacts. But not everyone believes that these objects should be sold. Next Sotheby’s sale of 77 million year old Gorgosaurus skeleton for $6.1 million last month, some pundits have begun to decry the trend, saying it is doing science a huge disservice. “Dinosaurs become a commodity traded on the world market, a luxury item accessible only to the wealthiest people, little different…

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Signify Health Stock soars. Amazon and UnitedHealth are bidding for the company.

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Text size UnitedHealth Group is making an offer to acquire Signify Health, The Wall Street Journal reported. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg The advice of Signify health is expected to meet on Monday to discuss the healthcare company’s takeover bids. He still has a few offers to choose from. Amazon.co.uk now seems to be among the bidders. It has already been pointed out that SVC Health (ticker: CVS) was a suitor for Signify Health (SGFY). The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday evening that Amazon.co.uk (AMZN), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), and Health Care Option…

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Is this Vermont ski area at auction worth reopening?

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Have you ever wanted to own a lost ski area? Another New England ski area that closed in the 1980s is back on the market. Beginning September 8 at 4 p.m. EST, bidding will begin on snow valley, a lost ski area in Vermont. The mountain has a buy-it-now price of $3.65 million. Its reserve price is $2.05 million, which is the minimum bid you can make on the property at the start of the auction. A deposit of $100,000 is required to make an offer, and there is a…

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Here’s why many electric vehicles are so expensive

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(The hill) – Battery costs are keeping the price of electric vehicles higher than their gas-powered counterparts, analysts say. Electric vehicle batteries are usually made from minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel which need to be made from minerals that are in high demand. High costs keep these vehicles out of reach for many Americans, hampering adoption of an important tool in the fight against climate change. “Batteries are still expensive. They are more expensive than gasoline engines right now,” said Michelle Krebs, executive analyst at Cox Automotive. Although the…

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Huge World of Warcraft Auction House bug fix will take “2-3 days”

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A groundbreaking bug in the World of Warcraft Auction House is preventing players from buying or selling items in the MMORPG Blizzard. The game breaking issue has caused problems for many players who reported losing hundreds of thousands of in-game gold when the auction house automatically bought multiples of items, or vice versa , they cannot purchase items despite the auction house reporting that there are thousands available for sale. World of Warcraft community manager Kaivax responded to several forum posts asking for help, acknowledging the issue. “We are aware…

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Annual St. Margaret Mary Parish Festival returns with great fanfare after pandemic absence

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The Festival of Friendship has been held at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Lower Burrell for decades, but the pandemic has moved the tradition online in the past two years. On Friday and Saturday, the two-day festival returned in person with live music, food trucks, games, bingo, a basket auction and kiddie rides. Organizers say it drew the biggest crowds they’ve seen in some time, made up of parishioners and members of the Lower Burrell community. Reverend Ken Zaccagnini said people have really reacted to the festival’s return as an…

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BLACKPINK Receives Congratulatory Gifts From Luxury Brands: Photos

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BLACKPINK receives congratulatory gifts from luxury brands BLACKPINK reaches new milestone of success with new single pink venom on Youtube. The girl group has received over 10 million views on their new track. Once Time The magazine announced that BLACKPINK was the “biggest girl group in the world”. As soon as the news broke, their fans and brands became very excited and showered the group with awesome congratulatory gifts. DISCOVER THEIR LUXURY GIFTS: 1.Dior Following the success of Pink Venom’s release, Dior sent BLACKPINK’s Jisoo a beautiful bouquet of flowers…

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Shopping carts, bakery equipment among closed Blue Goose market items up for auction – Shaw Local

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The contents of the now-closed Blue Goose Market in St. Charles are being auctioned off while the future of the property remains uncertain. Bakery and delicatessen equipment, frozen food doors as well as shopping carts and baskets are among the more than 1,100 individual items that are part of the auction. Blue Goose closed in March after more than 90 years in business. “We need to liquidate the equipment to do our best to take care of Blue Goose’s creditors, which is a normal process,” Blue Goose Market President and…

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High Desert Rendezvous offers unique packages in an ongoing online silent auction

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the first time since 2019, the High Desert Museum’s flagship fundraiser, High Desert Rendezvous, will take place in person at the Museum on Saturday, August 27. Tickets for the gala are sold out but anyone can participate in the silent auction and online raffles. The silent auction opened Friday online and is open to everyone. Auction items range from a getaway to the Headlands Coastal Lodge and Spa in Pacific City to tickets to the Portland Trail Blazers to front row seats at 112e Pendleton…

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Apollo Art Auctions presents a carefully selected selection of connoisseurs of ancient and Islamic art,…

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Magnificent Greek Chalcidian pewter bronze helmet circa 500-300 BC. One-piece forged bowl with arched brows, teardrop nose guard, articulated crescent cheeks shaped for an anatomical fit. Nearly 100% of the tinning retained. Provenance: Important London collection of ancient art; previously acquired on the European art market; earlier acquisition in Leipzig, Germany, from E. Muller in the 1960s. Estimate: £10,000-£20,000 ($12,050-$24,100)Apollo Art Auctions LONDON – An extraordinary selection of ancient and oriental art, including treasures from ancient Islam, will be on offer at Apollo Art Auctions on Sunday, August 28, from…

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Is the redesigned 2022 Lexus LX 600 a good luxury SUV? 4 things we like, 4 we don’t | New

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Luxury SUV buyers have certain expectations for their premium wagons, which is justifiable given their high prices. An opulent interior is a given, along with plenty of technical features and a suspension capable of delivering a comfortable ride, sporty handling or (ideally) both. Unfortunately, the newly redesigned 2022 Lexus LX 600 lacks everything but price. Related: 2022 Lexus LX 600 Review: A Flagship That Needs Improvement As before, the LX 600 is based on the venerable Toyota Land Cruiser, although the LX’s mainstream sibling is no longer offered in North…

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Raise the Roofs Announces Sold-Out Sale; silent auction still in progress | Local News

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Friends of Franklin Parks invited the community to join in “building the dream together,” and they responded — the 11th annual Raise the Roofs fundraiser, to be held at the park at Harlinsdale Farm on Saturday, sold out in record time. Organizers, sponsors, volunteers and table hosts are all focused on raising funds to build Ellie G’s Dream World, Franklin’s first inclusive playground. Presented by Wesley Mortgage, over 60 key community partners are committed to making Raise the Roofs a success. And while the main event is now sold out,…

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Air Jordans, Gucci watch and Versace shoes

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Shepard Prize, San Antonio Express-News August 18, 2022 For the first time in more than a year, the San Antonio Police Department is holding a public auction of confiscated property on August 24, with approximately 100 items up for auction. San Antonio Police Department For the first time in over a year, the San Antonio Police Department is holding a public auction of confiscated property on August 24. The police department will auction approximately 100 items. The auction will take place at Veterans of Foreign Wars post 9186 at 650…

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‘Biggest Ponzi scheme in history’: 10 years since Lexington-based ZeekRewards

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LEXINGTON, NC (WGHP) — In August 2012, nearly one million people around the world learned that an online rewards program they believed would exponentially increase their wealth was being of an investigation because of what prosecutors would later consider to be an “over $850 million Ponzi scheme”. promising a “fake 125% return on investment based on the profits of a fake internet penny auction company”. Don’t miss the latest breaking news with push alerts on the FOX8 mobile app. Zeekler, along with an advertising division called ZeekRewards, would become what…

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Luxury brands are discovering the blockchain

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Many luxury brands have partnered with blockchain technology to track the provenance of products and materials from manufacturing to delivery. The key value of distributed ledger technology is its tamper-proof nature and the speed at which transactions can be processed: its decentralized approach and immutability add trust and integrity to the process. “The same technology is able to guarantee the authenticity of products, which is essential to retain value or to support a buoyant second-hand market, as well as to identify counterfeit models. Many luxury brands have also chosen to…

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Look inside Dr. Seuss La Jolla, San Diego home for sale – NBC 7 San Diego

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At the northern summit of Mount Soledad sits a sprawling property where some of the most iconic children’s literature has come to life. Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel lived in the La Jolla home from 1948 until his death in 1991 and it is now up for auction for the first time in over 70 years by its current owners UC San Diego, who was gifted the property when Geisel’s wife Audrey died in 2018. Audrey Geisel remodeled the house after her death, it still has touches inspired by the author.…

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Fourth annual PAC in the pasture a resounding success

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NC member Elizabeth Tegtmeier, visits North Platte with host John Kraye, (Kraye Angus Ranch). Brian Tegtmeier and NC President Brenda Masek listen. Photo credit: Terri Licking MULLEN – The Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) held their 4e Annual cap in the pasture on August 9. Nebraska Ranchers State Political Action Committee (PAC) funds support elected officials who support the beef industry. The CAP in the pasture begins on a beautiful August afternoon. Photo credit: Terri Licking According to the Nebraska Cattlemen website, “The Nebraska Cattlemen State PAC helps ensure that the interests…

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Announcements 08-15 | Atlantic | swowanewssource.com

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Storage units for rent in Anita, Griswold, Massena and Greenfield, various size units available, monthly terms available, call today 712-254-6996 Office space 1600 feet, 3 offices, Conference space, two bathrooms, $650, 1207 Sunnyside. 712-249-7307 or 712-249-0900 DIRECTV for $79.99/month for 12 months on the CHOICE package. Watch your favorite sports, news and entertainment live, wherever you are. First 3 months of HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz and Epix included! Directv is #1 in customer satisfaction (JD Power & Assoc.) Some restrictions apply. Dial 1-844-214-6189 DISH network. $64.99 for 190 channels!…

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Global Personal Luxury Goods Market Report (2022 to 2026) – Featuring Hermes International, Kering, and L’Oreal, among others – ResearchAndMarkets.com

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DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Personal Luxury Goods Market (by product, sales channel, end-user, and region): insights and forecast with potential impact of COVID-19 (2022-2026)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offer. The global personal luxury goods market is expected to register a value of US$394.91 billion in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 6.01% over the period 2022-2026. Factors such as customer growth, expanding tourism sector, increasing income levels, rapid urbanization and increasing adoption of high-end cosmetics, especially skin care products , would drive the growth of the market. However, market…

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Stroller Museum Closes, Items Will Be Auctioned Online | New

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JEFFERSON – The love of dolls and prams has been a major passion for two local sisters for over 35 years. Janet Pallo and her sister Judith Kaminski opened the Perambulator Museum in Jefferson in 1987 to share their collection with the world, but determined there was a lack of local support and closed the museum. Pallo and Kaminski said it was a difficult decision, but they are pleased with Andrew Richmond’s work in preparing the items to sell in the online auction starting September 21. Richmond of The Ohio…

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Ensemble Theater Company plans “Curtain Up!” benefit to

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COURTESY PHOTOLinda Purl SANTA BARBARA — Ensemble Theater Company has announced a special fundraising event, “Curtain Up!” The benefit will include dinner as well as a live performance by Linda Purl (“Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Story”) and a silent auction. “Curtain up! will take place at 5 p.m. on August 21 at the Santa Barbara Club, 1105 Chapala St., Santa Barbara. All proceeds support ETC’s mission to bring professional quality theater to the city. The silent auction items include a three-night stay at the Manhattan Club Penthouse in New York,…

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An old rope tornado finds new life as a collectible gadget

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Early 20th century farms and households had many unusual devices with identities and purposes that have been lost over time. Look at this device with cogwheels and a crank that sold for $266 at Conestoga Auction Company in Pennsylvania. Is it a kitchen gadget, or maybe a fruit or vegetable peeler? Some sort of grinder or chopper? In fact, it is a mechanical rope winder. In the early 1900s, farmers were making their own rope. Most people buy it ready-made today. The buyer probably intended to keep this rope tornado…

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Lake Charles’ Got Talent: Today’s event pairs local celebrities with Barbe Bluebelles – Reuters

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Lake Charles’ Got Talent: Today’s event pairs local celebrities with Barbe Bluebelles Posted at 11:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022 Proceeds from last year’s fundraiser allowed the Barbe Bluebelles, above, to compete on a level playing field with other dance teams nationally. (Special for the American press) The original “Lake Charles’ Got Talent” event is back for the second year. The fun community fundraiser puts ten teams on stage at the Burton Coliseum to compete for votes on Saturday, August 13 starting at 6 p.m. The teams are made…

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All luxury brands with BLACKPINK as ambassadors

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Roger Kisby/Getty Images NOIRPINK debuted in 2016, and the famous K-pop girl group took over not just music, but several luxury designer brands. Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa have achieved resounding success in their respective solo careers, as well as international deals with some of the most coveted haute couture and luxury brands in Europe and the rest of the world. While the four artists enjoy plenty of other deals with mainstream and accessible brands like Samsung, Adidas, Kia, and more, this list will focus on the luxury brands that…

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Another successful Wish-A-Thon, a total of $2 million over 15 years

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Update! Thank you Stark County and beyond! $228,140.80 was raised at the 15th Annual Wishes Tuna to benefit Wishes Can Happen. And the cumulative total after 15 years is $2,147,644! Over the years, you have granted thousands of wishes for thousands of children with life-threatening illnesses! And the money stays local… to help local children! Don’t forget, though, that the auction is live until midnight on Sunday, August 14. Each auction is another step towards granting a wish! Simply click below and switch to the Auctions section! And you can…

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Metaverse Company RFOX Introduces CitiXens Avatars in RFOX

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Aug. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RFOX, the company that created the RFOX VALT metaverse, today introduced CitiXens, a limited-edition collection of 10,000 2D and 3D avatars VR compatible that will form the core of RFOX VALT civilization and governance. Of the 10,000 CitiXens avatars in the RFOX VALT, 1,300 are created as special CitiXens OG, with premium features, higher perks, and better rarities. OG CitiXens will be available for whitelisting and public sale events on September 9 and September 10, respectively. Additionally, thousands of…

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Houston tower: Allen Parkway luxury condo building The Royalton evacuated amid structural issues

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HOUSTON, TX (KTRK) — A well-known luxury skyscraper had to be evacuated amid possible structural problems. The Royalton at River Oaks, which overlooks Allen Parkway, is recognizable by its crown roof. The high-rise condominium complex is popular with wealthy Houstonians, including Senator Ted Cruz in the past. According to an email sent to residents on Thursday evening, structural engineers were called in to assess the building after the concrete on the first floor buckled. The entire first floor is a mess, with water and sand all over the ground floor…

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Lancaster County Public Sales: August 12, 2022 | Local company

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Beiler-Campbell Auction Services, of Quarryville, held a public real estate sale Aug. 2 for Daniel and Barbie King at 5828 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap. A four-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home on 2.59 acres sold for $815,000 to Levi and Rebecca Stoltzfus of Paradise. Kline, Kreider & Good Auctioneers, of Bowmansville, held a public real estate sale on August 2 for Lonny C. and Dixie L. Horst at 2672 Meadow View Road, Manheim. A home and two-car garage on 5.1 acres was sold for $725,000 to Elam Beiler of Ephrata. Kline, Kreider &…

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Eighth Annual K-9 Operation – Fox21Online

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SUPERIOR, Wis. – The K-9 operation has returned to Northland for its eighth year, presenting the public with a display of the talent of police dogs from across the region. Attending were K-9s and their handlers from five local law enforcement agencies: St. Louis County, Douglas County, Duluth Police, Superior Police and Hermantown. “It’s a great time, it’s something dogs love to do. So for them, they get the greatest reward. It’s what they do day in and day out and for them to have other people watching and experiencing…

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New Senators Bill Expands Meat Processing to Auctions

Ryan M. Avery

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) introduced an aptly named bill, the Meat Processing Expansion Act of 2022 to allow livestock auctions to operate with small regional packing plants. “It should be obvious to cut red tape, eliminate outdated regulations that hamper the livestock industry and increase processing capacity,” said Senator Ernst. “Allowing livestock auction owners to invest in local and regional meat packers will accelerate safe meat processing, increase competition within the industry and ultimately reduce meat costs. for consumers.” “Related: Survey: Consumer Interest in Buying…

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Couple involved in $32m luxury goods scam arrested in Johor Bahru, brought back to Singapore

Ryan M. Avery

SINGAPORE — The couple believed to be involved in the luxury goods scam, involving undelivered items worth $32 million, have been arrested in Malaysia and are back in Singapore. Singapore Police said Pi Jiapeng, 26, and Thai national Pansuk Siriwipa, 27, returned to Singapore on Thursday August 11 and will face charges of criminal conspiracy to commit cheating and unlawful departure from Singapore. “Singapore Police (SPF) have been working closely with various foreign law enforcement agencies to secure the couple’s return to Singapore. An arrest warrant was issued for the…

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Fun-filled Herald Day, memory of a local firefighter | New

Ryan M. Avery

In a celebration of community, Herald Day brought locals together with a car show, auction, games, unique crafts and the traditional parade. The August 6 event also paid tribute to the late Herald firefighter Joe Grubba. “The community is what makes it special,” said Robin DeFehr, president of the Herald Community Club, which organizes the annual event. The festivities kicked off with the parade, which traveled down Herald and Ivie Roads. Area organizations and residents waved to the throngs of spectators from their decorated vehicles, and some handed out candy…

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Sneaker Soiree provides fun and support for Girls on the Run | Local News

Ryan M. Avery

The fifth annual Sneaker Soiree 2022 with Girls on the Run from Greater Piedmont is coming to The Venues at Langtree in Mooresville. This special event is scheduled from 7-10 p.m. on October 7, and you’re invited to dust off your cocktail attire, grab your comfiest favorite dance sneakers, and step onto the pink carpet. Get ready for a fun and festive evening celebrating Girls on the Run. During the event, guests can enjoy an inspiring evening including dinner, drinks and dancing with an incredible offering of silent and live…

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Auction House Market Size, Share, Trends, Analysis and Forecast 2028

Ryan M. Avery

Global Auction House Market Report 2022 Covers In-Depth Study of Market Size, Growth and Share, Trends, Consumption, Segments, Application and Forecast to 2028 This report provides a detailed analysis with presentable graphs, charts and tables. With qualitative and quantitative analysis, we help you carry out a comprehensive research on the auction house market. This report has been curated by experienced market experts and analysts. Each part of the review study is uniquely prepared to analyze the key elements of the Auctions market. (Exclusive Flat 25% offer – Use code MIR…

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Sneaker company Eugene accused of fraud

Ryan M. Avery

Two Eugene sneaker dealers are charged with an $85 million fraudulent scheme. Michael Malekzadeh and Bethany Mockerman appeared in federal court on August 3 for wire and bank fraud. Their online storefront, Zadeh Kicks, is accused of non-delivery of products. He filed for dissolution this year, citing debt. In one instance, Malekzadeh took 600,000 pre-orders on a new Air Jordan. He reportedly got just 6,000 pairs and withheld refunds. Brendan Dunne is the host of Full Size Run, Complex’s sneaker podcast. He said Malekzadeh had promised the impossible. “That number…

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Old Lyme shopping center goes to online auction

Ryan M. Avery

Old Lyme – The online auction of a shopping center on Halls Road later this month is being met with optimism by some business owners. Built in 1964, the Old Lyme shopping center is home to a variety of businesses including Andy’s Deli and Market, The Hideaway Restaurant and Pub and the Hair Trendz salon. The auction, scheduled for August 23-25, will take place hosted by Ten-X online real estate exchange on behalf of NorthEast Private Client Group of Shelton, representing the current owner. The starting offer on the property,…

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Ukraine resumes and simplifies privatization procedures

Ryan M. Avery

On July 28, 2022, the Ukrainian Parliament adopted a series of simplification measures aimed at resuming and simplifying auctions of public companies and assets. The revival of privatization processes should attract the investments needed to sustain Ukraine’s wartime economy and help relocate businesses to safer regions. The new legislation includes the following: unblock the privatization of public enterprises where assets are mortgaged, seized or otherwise encumbered while preserving the rights of creditors; transfer all valid licenses and permits to a new business owner after the acquisition of an object of…

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“Fashion in the Pines” returns to Fire Island – WWD

Ryan M. Avery

After a nine-year hiatus, “Fashion of the Pines” returns to Fire Island on August 20. Approximately 200 people are expected to attend “A Day in the Pines” during the event at Whyte Hall and the Albert Lepage Pavilion which will feature a nod to the past with a modern twist. While many well-known designers have ties to the island, the show will spotlight young queer minority founders, designers and artists. The show is an orchestrated production in association with the Fire Island Arts Project, an organization that has been organizing…

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USApple NextGen Silent Auction to Benefit Apples4Ed Bid Now on a Variety of Items and Experiences

Ryan M. Avery

Falls Church, Va. – US Apple Association NextGen Fellows today launched a silent auction to benefit USApple’s school nutrition grant program, Apples4Ed. The silent auction, open to all, is at: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/usappleauction/items/ or through the Givi App on mobile devices (you must first register on the auction site). The auction runs through August 18, with 100% of proceeds going to Apples4Ed School Grants. There are a variety of everyday and unique items and experiences to bid on in all price ranges, from golf ball bundles to coolers, from fishing trips to…

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American Legion Riders Host Benefit Luncheon, Music, Silent Auction and Bike Party Saturday, August 13 – Los Alamos Reporter

Ryan M. Avery

BY DIANA BEQUETTE The American Legion Riders Chapter 19 is hosting a fun day and evening ride on Saturday, August 13 in conjunction with the Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo – all open to American Legion members and their guests. Attendees are encouraged to eat breakfast at Los Alamos and enjoy the Fair & Rodeo Parade. A “Pre Bike Night” benefit ride will begin at 11:30 a.m. and return to the American Legion where hamburger meals will be offered for $7 and hot dog meals for $5. American Legion…

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Bobby Bonilla’s infamous Mets contract sells for $180,000 at auction

Ryan M. Avery

If Bobby Bonilla understands anything, it’s how to make someone rich for many years. The ex-Met – who, by agreeing to take deferred money on his contract, collects $1,193,248.20 from the club each year – has now indirectly helped collectibles company Goldin cash in. At a recent auction, someone bought the deferred compensation deal for $180,000, per ESPN. As part of their prize, the auction winner will also participate in 30-minute Zoom calls with Bonilla and a separate chat with Dennis Gilbert, the agent who made Bonilla’s deferment deal possible.…

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The Weekend Briefing: Luxury brands are still investing in web3

Ryan M. Avery

The Weekend Briefing is our newsletter offering original reports on the highlights of the past week. To receive it in your mailbox every Sunday, subscribe here. The Glossy Weekend Briefing gives you all the news you may have missed throughout the past week. In this weekend’s edition, we take a look at all the Web3 moves that have been made by brands like Tiffany & Co., Gucci, and MHRS. We also spotlight Addison Rae’s deleted Adidas x Prayer campaign and ThredUp’s new CMO hire. On the beauty side, Ulta Beauty…

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Classic Canberra house in Ainslie up for auction

Ryan M. Avery

Nestled in the heritage neighborhood of Wakefield Gardens, this Ainslie abode is set on a large 1038m² block with mature trees and oozing potential and classic Canberra charm. Agents Stephen Bunday and Nic Salter-Harding’s favorite part of the property is the paved rear area, where they imagine spending long afternoons surrounded by deciduous trees that are sunny in the winter and shady in the summer. “What’s not to like about 1 Stephen Street? This part of Ainslie is only a short walk to local shops, Edgar’s Inn and a number…

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Woodbury Nature Center Presents Gourmet Picnic Auction August 28

Ryan M. Avery

WOODBURY – A special event, Farm to Flanders – The Ultimate Gourmet Picnic & Auction, is scheduled for August 28 at the grounds of the Van Vleck Farm & Nature Sanctuary in Woodbury. The event features a farm-inspired, multi-course gourmet picnic prepared by renowned chefs and packaged in a reusable cooler bag, sponsored by New Morning Market, to take home, according to a statement. New this year, supporters can choose to attend “Meet, Mingle and More” or “Picnic Your Way”. “Meet, Mingle & More” attendees will be greeted with a…

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Carvana to step up cost-cutting after losses

Ryan M. Avery

Business leaders aren’t sure what to expect for near-term industry volume in light of the economic factors affecting the used-vehicle market, Garcia said. He cited a combination of inflationary pressures, rising interest rates and fluctuating consumer confidence as hampering Carvana’s volume growth in the first half of 2022. Demand also fell across the sector in July, a he declared. Price depreciation has returned to the used-vehicle market this year, Garcia said. “Given that car prices have inflated more than other goods and services, it is likely that on average they…

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Constellation Brands invests in an eco-friendly wine brand founded by a woman and aimed at the next generation of LDA wine consumers in Archer Roose

Ryan M. Avery

Advertising Constellation Brands’ investment in Archer Roose continues the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting female industry leaders through its Focus on Female Founders initiative and responding to changing consumer preferences with this conscious brand. of the environment. VICTOR, NY, August 4, 2022 – Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), a leading beverage alcohol company, today announced the acquisition of a minority stake in Archer Roose Wine Brand, a wine brand accessible luxury focused on offering consciously crafted social wines. to a new generation of legal drinking age (LDA) wine…

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Local dairy farmer doubles target price at auction for £1m purchase of North Wexford farm

Ryan M. Avery

HAVING originally set a guide price of around €6,000 per acre, auctioneer David Quinn predicted that an 81-acre farm in Ballykility Lower, Inch, Gorey, would have no problem breaking the €500,000 mark when it went under the hammer recently. How right he was. By the time bidding ceased, the land had managed to raise an impressive €1,020,000. The land is located near the Wexford/Wicklow border, a short distance from the R772, 1km from Scarnagh Junction, 2km from Coolgreaney, 4km from Castletown and 6km from Arklow. Describing it as “one of…

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The best-selling author is coming to town | Columns

Ryan M. Avery

Adams County Library is thrilled to host its Signature Event fundraiser with a keynote speech by Alafair Burke on Friday, September 16. The Signature event is the library’s biggest fundraiser of the year and it’s done in style! Alafair Burke is a New York Times best-selling author and her books have appeared on “Best Books” lists, including The Today Show, Entertainment Weekly, People, O (Oprah Magazine), The Boston Globe, and The Washington Post. In addition to the stand-alone novels that have earned her a reputation as a “virtuoso” of domestic…

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International auction house Lark Mason Associates sets up shop in New Braunfels

Ryan M. Avery

Lark Mason Associates is a full service auction house specializing in fine and decorative fine art and is located on Mill Street in downtown New Braunfels. The company had an 1850 German farmhouse in New Braunfels that needed to be demolished moved to its location and built the auction house around the historic structure. “We realized we needed to create a space that would be functional for us, but also preserve the fabric of the old building,” said Lark Ernest Mason. LMA was founded by Lark Ernest Mason, author, appraiser,…

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thredUP appoints Noelle Sadler Chief Marketing Officer

Ryan M. Avery

Seasoned e-commerce leader and former CMO of Lulus joins thredUP to oversee marketing and merchandising OAKLAND, CA., August 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — thredUP (NASDAQ: TDUP), one of the largest online resale platforms for women’s and children’s apparel, footwear and accessories, today announced that Noelle Sadler joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). As thredUP focuses on inspiring a new generation of consumers to think second-hand first by capturing the minds of younger generations, Sadler will apply its expertise in commerce marketing and merchandising. occasionally electronic. She is the company’s…

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Make-A-Wish Jeep is auctioned during Reno’s Hot August Nights

Ryan M. Avery

Jasper Halford started the ultimate pandemic project at the age of 16: he wanted to build a car from scratch. Now, more than two years later, he’s auctioning off a light blue 1984 Jeep CJ7 at Hot August Nights in Reno, and he’s going to donate the proceeds to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Halford’s “Wish Jeep,” as he and his sponsors call it, was originally a personal project. He restored his own CJ7 as a freshman in high school, and when the pandemic started he still had the shell of a…

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Farm to Flanders – The Ultimate Gourmet Picnic on August 28 in Woodbury

Ryan M. Avery

Flanders is delighted to announce a special event, Farm to Flanders – The Ultimate Gourmet Picnic & Auction, will take place on Sunday August 28, 2022, on the beautiful grounds of its Van Vleck Farm & Nature Sanctuary in Woodbury. All fans will enjoy a farm-inspired multi-course gourmet picnic prepared by renowned chefs and packaged in a reusable cooler bag, sponsored by New Morning Market, for you to keep! New this year, fans can choose to attend “Meet, Mingle & More” or “Picnic Your Way”. Attendees of “Meet, Mingle &…

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Central High School memorabilia auction draws anger online – Reuters

Ryan M. Avery

DULUTH – You want to bid on a stuffed monkey? How about a vintage typewriter or desk? Are you interested in a skeleton without a skull, with a glass display case? All are memorabilia from Historic Old Central High School, which closed in 1971, and all will be auctioned off alongside more than 300 other educational ephemera this weekend — but not without some criticism. A stuffed monkey is one of the items up for sale at a Central High School memorabilia auction.Contributed The auction raised some eyebrows on Facebook…

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Telfar boosts Beyoncé, but also Hermès despite Birkin’s snub

Ryan M. Avery

To receive the Vogue Business newsletter, register here. “That imported Telfar bag, Birkins, that shit is in storage.” That’s the line everyone’s talking about from Beyoncé’s latest album, released July 29. The album became Spotify’s most streamed single-day album by a female artist in 2022 so far, according to Branded Entertainment Network (Ben Group), which connects brands to movies, TV and music videos. video. Fans quickly debated on social media whether this meant the end of our obsession with the French luxury brand’s tote bag, while celebrating Telfar’s support as…

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The 77th Eddy County Fair ends Saturday with a livestock auction

Ryan M. Avery

The 77e edition of the Eddy County Fair ended Saturday at Artesia at the Eddy County Fairgrounds with the Junior Cattle Auction. Nearly 138 children from 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters in the northern and southern portions of Eddy County participated in Saturday’s auction. The fair officially kicked off on July 26 with a parade at the Bulldog Bowl parking lot and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the exhibit building. Registrations for the show were submitted on July 23 and 25. After:Eddy County Salutes New Cooperative Extension Service…

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Tickets on sale for the South Pawcific auction

Ryan M. Avery

The Reflector Tickets are on sale now for the 14th Annual South Pawcific Furry Friends Auction. The event will include an auction dinner and fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, September 17 at Heathman Lodge, 7801 NE Greenwood Drive, Vancouver. “We are excited to host an in-person event,” Furry Friends Marketing Director Diane Stevens said in a press release. “For the past two years, we haven’t been able to meet in person. There has been quite a buzz about this auction and we expect tickets to sell out quickly. »…

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Eastgate Mall in Union Township Auctioned to Deutsche Bank

Ryan M. Avery

Eastgate Mall in Union Township of Clermont County is now owned by the bank seized there. Deutsche Bank Trust Co. America purchased the million-square-foot retail building last month for $13 million through the Clermont County Sheriff’s foreclosure auction after the property failed to secure a higher bid high. A Deutsche Bank spokesperson said it was acting as trustee on behalf of Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Securities, which now owns the building. The mall at 4601 Eastgate Blvd. was originally valued at $20 million, according to a July 12 auction report.…

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Rapid Grocery Delivery Firm presents a luxury goods store

Ryan M. Avery

Fast grocery delivery startup Zapp has launched a new store selling luxury food, beauty and tech items. Brands listed in the “Boutique Zapp” include Antinori, Brindisa, Cipriani, Cîroc, Dr. Barbara Sturm, Fornasetti, Ginori 1735, La Roche-Posay, Lina Stores, Lelo, Moët & Chandon, Trudon, tonies and Vichy. London-based premium gift brand OnlyRoses has also joined the range with its Infinite Rose Waldorf Crimson (£209.99) and Infinite Rose Champagne (£104.99) arrangements which will be available for fast, 24-hour delivery and 7 days a week. Other products include Apple AirPods Pro (£239.99), Dr…

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AAUW Garden Party and Silent Auction | South of Lake Tahoe

Ryan M. Avery

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is hosting a Garden Party fundraiser on Sunday, August 28 from 3-5:30 p.m. Admire the works of local artists and hear beautiful music while supporting scholarships and fellowships. studies, all at a beautiful house by the lake. Local artists Kelley Werner, Bill Evans and Liz Paganelli will be featured, as will Incline High School student Addy LaForge. Listen to the music of concert pianist Donna Axton who performs locally as a soloist as well as with TOCCATA. Enjoy a glass of wine and…

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Step-by-Step Guide to Getting a Mortgage and Purchasing a Home at Auction

Ryan M. Avery

What is PaydayChampion personal loan definition, and for what, you can use personal loans? They are unsecured loans. Getting a personal loan is necessary for the majority of individuals when they purchase a property or something else that they need. At auctions, you can typically get the finest deals on real estate; yet, in order to purchase a home outright at an auction, you will need to have sufficient funds in your own possession, correct? Incorrect; it is, in fact, completely possible to purchase a house at auction with a…

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