Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Eaglecrest is a 140-acre estate in the heart of Virginia that was inspired by such presidential mansions as George Washington’s Mount Vernon and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Set in Charlottesville, about a 2-hour drive from Washington, D.C., the property has easy access to historical sites, wineries and outdoor recreation including hiking, horseback riding and golf. Nearby are the University of Virginia, President James Monroe’s Highland residence and Montpelier, the home of President James Madison. “While this home offers seclusion, privacy and a certain – rather difficult to find these days – serenity, Charlottesville's bustling downtown is a mere 15-minute drive away,” says listing agent Fouad Talout of Long & Foster Real Estate . “The city offers exciting nightlife and honest Southern hospitality. This property truly offers the best of both worlds.” Completed in 2000, the residential compound … [Read more...] about Impressive 140-Acre Estate In The Heart Of Virginia Asks $11 Million
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Don’t Go There! Expert Summer Travel Advice For Your Next Vacation
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It's going to be a busy summer travel season. And different. The summer travel advice from experts is different, too. Domestic travel volume will rise 16% over last year, with almost 75% of Americans planning to travel domestically for summer vacations, according to Allianz Partners' Top 10 Summer Destinations review . And travel to Europe will soar 600% over last year. "The floodgates have opened," says Valentina O'Kane, owner of Incognito Global Travel , an affiliate of Embark Beyond. "People are rushing to get out there again. The popular tourist destinations are overbooked, with little if any availability. They are going to be overcrowded and overpriced this summer." I just interviewed 200 top travel experts about what lies ahead for travel. Here's part one of my series , which outlines what to expect in the next three months. There are two important takeaways. Covid is far from over, so you may … [Read more...] about Don’t Go There! Expert Summer Travel Advice For Your Next Vacation
Top 10 trading ideas from experts for next 3-4 weeks as market snaps five-week losing streak
Trade Watchlist Portfolio Message Set Alert live bse live nse live Volume Todays L/H More × The market snapped a five-week losing streak and closed 3 percent higher in the week ended May 20. Volatility remained on the higher side amid the Ukraine-Russia crisis, and fear of aggressive rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. After losing more than 11 percent in the previous five weeks, the Nifty50 closed decisively above 16,000 mark at 16,266, up nearly 500 points and formed a bullish candle on the weekly scale. The index also closed way above 5 and 10 days simple moving averages whose value placed above 16,060 levels. The index has not fallen below its March lows (15,671) and also held strongly above the 15,700 mark, which both could act as strong support levels in coming days and sustaining above 16,000 could take the index beyond 16,600 mark, experts said. "With reference to … [Read more...] about Top 10 trading ideas from experts for next 3-4 weeks as market snaps five-week losing streak
Obi-Wan hides the Force in new ‘Star Wars’ TV series, says Ewan McGregor
Ewan McGregor poses at the Corinthia Hotel to celebrate the upcoming launch of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+ in London, Britain, May 12, 2022. Image: Reuters/Matthew Childs “Star Wars” Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi is back for a six-part television series and so is Ewan McGregor, who had played him as a young man. Forget the Jedi mind tricks and lightsaber battles, though. “Obi-Wan’s not doing that anymore. He’s living a normal life. He’s not living the life of a Jedi anymore,” said McGregor, who is also executive producer of the series, in an interview. “We can see from the trailer that there are these inquisitors that are doing Vader’s job of tracking down the last Jedi. He wants to destroy every last Jedi,” he said. “They’re looking for him, so you can’t use the Force because he might give himself away.” It has been 17 years since McGregor donned the cowl of the Jedi in “Star Wars: The Revenge of the Sith,” the last of the prequel trilogy. “They were very difficult to make. The … [Read more...] about Obi-Wan hides the Force in new ‘Star Wars’ TV series, says Ewan McGregor
Start them young so athletes can bloom in international meets–PSC chief
Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz competes in the women’s 55kg weightlifting event during the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Hanoi on May 20, 2022. (Photo by Tang Chhin Sothy and TANG CHHIN SOTHY / AFP) MANILA, Philippines–Sports leaders should scout and train their athletes early so they can develop and flourish in international competitions such as the Southeast Asian Games, according to Philippine Sports Commission Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez. “Rome wasn’t built in a day so athletes do not become champions overnight in international play like the SEA Games. It’s good to start them young since it takes time to develop them,” noted Ramirez Sunday as the 31st edition in Vietnam was set to close after nearly two weeks of non-stop action. He singled out Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz and world champion Carlos Edriel Yulo, who stamped their class in weightlifting and gymnastics, respectively, in Hanoi, as products of long-term programs that made them elite … [Read more...] about Start them young so athletes can bloom in international meets–PSC chief
SEA Games: Ian Clark Bautista bags PH boxing’s second gold
FILE- Philippines’ Ian Clark Bautista. INQUIRER PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Shortly after Rogen Ladon won gold, Ian Clark Bautista followed suit as the Philippine boxing team goes two-of-two so far in its gold medal bid at the 31st Southeast Asian Games on Sunday. Bautista dominated Naing Latt of Myanmar with a 5-0 unanimous decision win in the men’s -57kg class at Bac Ninh Gymnasium in Vietnam. Bautista was determined to claim the gold after settling for the bantamweight bronze in the 2019 SEA Games in Manila. Earlier, Ladon earned a 3-2 split decision victory over Van Thao Tran of Vietnam. Two Filipinos in Eumir Marcial and Irish Magno will vie for the gold in their respective categories. RELATED STORIES SEA Games 2017: Bautista silences hostile crowd, downs hometown bet SEA Games: Wins by Bautista, Palicte get PH boxing bid going Get the hottest sports news straight into your inbox Inquirer’s special coverage of the Hanoi SEA Games 2021. … [Read more...] about SEA Games: Ian Clark Bautista bags PH boxing’s second gold
Pat Aquino steps down as NU coach to focus on Gilas women program
Long time NU coach Pat Aquino. UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Coach Pat Aquino has stepped down as National University women’s basketball team head coach after nine years. Aquino, who steered the Lady Bulldogs to six straight UAAP championships from 2014 to 2019 and won 96 straight games — the longest win streak in the UAAP, announced his resignation in the collegiate ranks, shortly after their gold medal finish in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. “I am officially stepping down as head coach of the NU Women’s Basketball team. After six straight years of being a champion, I know that we were able to sustain a winning culture,” wrote Aquino in a statement. Aquino said he decided to prioritize his role as women’s national basketball team head coach and program director. “I need to prioritize and focus on my role as program director in SBP because we will be very busy in the coming months from building the U16, U18 program, 3×3 and 5×5 tournaments,” he said. … [Read more...] about Pat Aquino steps down as NU coach to focus on Gilas women program
SEA Games: Gilas Pilipinas’ reign ends as Indonesia gets basketball gold
June Mar Fajardo swarmed by Indonesian defenders in their 31st SEA Games match up. SEA GAMES POOL Playing a retooled enemy eager to assert its might in the region, the Philippines bowed to sweet-shooting Indonesia, 85-81, in the 31st Southeast Asian Games on Sunday, ending a golden rule that had spanned 33 years. Gilas Pilipinas was roughened up early in the contest at Thanh Tri Gymnasium in Hanoi, and then struggled to counter the Indonesians, who shot the lights out from deep. Matthew Wright led the way for Gilas Pilipinas with 23 points, June Mar Fajardo added 20 more as the Nationals settled for a silver medal in the first since 1989. Thirdy Ravena and Troy Rosario finished with 17 and 12 points, respectively, but Gilas struggled to draw production from its supporting cast. That enabled Indonesia’s trio of naturalized players Marques Bolden, Derric Xzavierro, and Abraham Grahita to assert themselves and keep the Filipinos at the backseat as the game plodded along. … [Read more...] about SEA Games: Gilas Pilipinas’ reign ends as Indonesia gets basketball gold
Tokyo Olympics will go ahead ‘with or without Covid’ – IOC’s Coates
FILE – In this March 30, 2020, file photo, a man jogs past the Olympic rings in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) Tokyo’s postponed Olympics will go ahead next year regardless of the coronavirus pandemic, IOC vice president John Coates told AFP Monday, saying they would be the “Games that conquered COVID”. The Olympics have never been canceled outside of the world wars and Coates, speaking in a phone interview, was adamant that the Tokyo Games will start on their revised date. “It will take place with or without COVID. The Games will start on July 23 next year,” said Coates, who heads the International Olympic Committee’s Coordination Commission for the Tokyo Games. “The Games were going to be, their theme, the Reconstruction Games after the devastation of the tsunami,” he added, referring to a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan in 2011. “Now very much these will be the Games that conquered COVID, the light at the end of the tunnel.” In a historic … [Read more...] about Tokyo Olympics will go ahead ‘with or without Covid’ – IOC’s Coates
EPFO adds 15.32 lakh net subscribers in March
Retirement fund body EPFO has added 15.32 lakh subscribers in March 2022, over 19 per cent more than 12.85 lakh enrolled in February this year. The provisional EPFO payroll data released on Friday highlighted that it has added 15.32 lakh net subscribers in March 2022, a labor ministry statement said. According to the statement, a month-on-month comparison of payroll data shows an increase of 2.47 lakh net subscribers in March 2022 compared to the net additions during February 2022. Of the total 15.32 lakh net subscribers added during the month (of March), around 9.68 lakh new members have been covered under the provisions of EPF & MP Act, 1952 for the first time. The new member addition has increased by 81,327 in March 2022 as compared to the previous month. Approximately 5.64 lakh net subscribers were excited but re-joined the establishments covered under the EPFO by transferring their funds from the previous PF account to the current account, instead of opting for … [Read more...] about EPFO adds 15.32 lakh net subscribers in March