| Patience taxed: Centennial Plaza merchants say vacant old Wal-Mart building hurting their businesses
While the real estate firm that owns the old Wal-Mart building reportedly is in discussion with several potential tenants, existing merchants at the Centennial Plaza on 12th Avenue and Lacey Boulevard said the empty 126,000-square-foot space has hurt their businesses.Redwood Real Estate Partners hopes to have several new tenants for the building solidified by the end of the year, said local consultant Dick Jacques. Several current merchants said the announcement can't come soon enough.The building has been empty since Wal-Mart relocated to its Supercenter site farther south on 12th Avenue last year."(The empty building) affects a lot," said Larry McLeod, owner of Cartridge World, which opened shortly after Wal-Mart moved. "Last month was my best month, but it didn't break me even."McLeod estimates that 65 percent of his business depends on foot traffic.
Nigeria: Dreams On a Safari Night
What kind of person would willingly want to govern a state like Lagos, with its teaming population and myriad challenges? Someone really passionate about it or just someone who rather enjoys inflicting pain on himself? At the helm of affairs in Lagos since May 29, is Governor Babatunde Fashola, SAN. FUNKE ABOYADE sought to find out more about the man who is pulling out all stops and taking his plans for Lagos Mega city to the world stage. The recent annual conference of the International Bar Association in Singapore provided the perfect opportunity The time is 8.45pm and I'm ensconced in a rather comfortable sofa in the expansive lobby of The Regent on Orchard Boulevard, Singapore. Moji Rhodes, the Governor's aide, has gone to fetch him. .
Beating the odds on 'Survivor'
In early September, TIME magazines TV critic, James Poniewozik, published a list of the best 100 TV shows of all time. Among his choices was CBS Survivor, the show that debuted to huge ratings in 2000 and helped fuel the American craze for reality TV programming. There are endless reality shows on TV today: the frequent CBS Emmy-winner The Amazing Race, in which players race on foot, by oxcart, pony, car, train and plane across the globe; the hugely popular singing competition American Idol on FOX; The CWs Beauty and the Geek. The list goes on. But theres something about Survivor that sets it apart, said Poniewozik. .
CVS/pharmacy 'Wraps Up' Holiday Shopping in One Convenient Stop
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest retail pharmacy with more than 6,200 locations nationwide, takes the stress out of the holiday hustle with department store-quality offerings at affordable prices. CVS/pharmacy offers shoppers a simple, enjoyable experience with store hours that meet busy schedules, without the mall crowds. Whether buying for grandparents or siblings, friends or coworkers, or picking up seasonal trimmings like wrapping paper, candy canes and holiday photo cards, CVS/pharmacy is a one-stop destination with gift options from practical and personalized to precious and playful. For those who enjoy the lap of luxury: Shoppers can choose from a variety of festive bath products such as shower gels, body creams, pampering bath salts and confetti in seasonal scents starting at $1.99.
NFL Current Players and Mike Ditka to Hold Press Conference
Ground breaking initiative addressing NFL Retired Players' Crisis to be announced. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 21, 2007 -- Several of the NFL's current players will come forward to announce a ground breaking initiative at a press conference hosted by Mike Ditka and the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund on Tuesday, November 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Mike Ditka's Steakhouse (100 E Chestnut St., Chicago, IL 60611). The event marks the first time an organized group of NFL players will speak out about and take action regarding the catastrophic conditions facing many retired NFL players due to the inadequate disability and benefits program provided by the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA). The initiative being announced was created by an active, nine-year-veteran of the NFL.
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