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RSAAW adds double-height library during Vancouver home renovation Canadian studio RSAAW has renovated a mid-century house in Vancouver to include a double-height library, all-white interiors and a treehouse in the garden. The project, called Berkley House, is a two-storey house with a dark facade surrounded by trees in North Vancouver. The walls and ceilings have been painted bright white Local firm RSAAW transformed the family home into a bright and airy space by connecting its previously sep...

The inside story on how rising star was discovered in New Zealand and then sold to Australia

11:10, May 10 2021 Race Images/Grant Matthew Platinum Star provides Lisa Latta with her 1000th New Zealand training success. RACING: A barnstorming late run by 3-year-old filly Platinum Star that carried her to a maiden victory at Woodville on Sunday also brought up a special milestone for trainer Lisa Latta. The victory was Latta’s 1000th New Zealand career winner after she was encouraged to step out as a trainer in her own right following the death of her boss and mentor Malcolm Smith in 1...

Mattoon, IL, USA / MyRadioLink.com For Immediate Release – April 26, 2021 Illinois goes orange for Work Zone Awareness Week SPRINGFIELD – Bridges and buildings throughout the state will be turning orange this week to honor those who have died in work zones and to raise awareness as the Illinois Department of Transportation signals the start of another construction season. To coincide with the national campaign held each spring, Gov. JB Pritzker has proclaimed April 26-30 as “Work Zone Saf...

Past The Wire Search April 22, 2021 Avantage won the ninth Group 1 race of her illustrious career to date with a victory at Te Rapa, New Zealand. The Jamie Richards-trained 5-year-old produced a powerful display in taking the Group 1 NZD$200,000 (US$143,368) Fiber Fresh New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes over a mile. Avantage, a daughter of Fastnet Rock, and stablemate of the incredible Melody Belle, a winner of 14 Group 1 races, may one day break her more famous stable c...

PEORIA — Kim Blickenstaff never has forgotten what construction of Interstate 74 did, in his opinion, to downtown Peoria and the North Valley. Now, the local developer believes he has a remedy that incorporates the interstate. Or the open space above it, more accurately. Blickenstaff envisions construction of platforms between vehicular overpasses that span much of the owntown segment of I-74 west of the Murray Baker Bridge. The stretch between Knoxville Avenue and the Illinois River lies bel...

Cloud nine for classy Kiwi Avantage Cloud nine for classy Kiwi Avantage by New Zealand Racing Desk Avantage does it again Image: Trish Dunell Despite being delayed a week, the G1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) lived up to its billing as one of the races of the season, as plucky mare Avantage made it Group One win number nine with a thrilling victory. The Jamie Richards-trained five-year-old started a red-hot favourite in the contest that was raced at ...

2021 Sydney Cup Odds Firm on Favorite Moon Home > 2021 Sydney Cup Odds Firm on Favorite Moon The odds on English raider Favorite Moon to salute in Saturday’s $2 million Group 1 Schweppes Sydney Cup (3200m) have firmed following two early scratchings from the two-mile classic. UK raider Favorite Moon is tipped to take out the 2021 Sydney Cup at Randwick on Saturday. Photo: Steve Hart. Royal Randwick is host to Day 2 of ‘ The Championships’ this weekend with the bumper 10-race card headl...

Savy Yong Blonk winning the Gr 3 Japac Homes Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes at Awapuni on Friday. Five-year-old mare Savy Yong Blonk proved a class above her rivals in the Group 3 Japac Homes Manawatū Breeders’ Stakes over 2000 metres at Awapuni on Friday, with the daughter of Savabeel running out an easy three-length victor over Yatima and Platinum Rapper. Sent out a well-supported $1.80 favourite, Savy Yong Blonk stepped well from her inside draw and was given an ace ride by Danielle John...

Racing: Hawkes Bay connections get to celebrate with On The Bubbles 9 Apr, 2021 06:00 PM 8 minutes to read On The Bubbles is out on his own as he crosses the line a dominant winner in last Saturdays Group 1 Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes (1400m) at Awapuni. On The Bubbles is out on his own as he crosses the line a dominant winner in last Saturdays Group 1 Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes (1400m) at Awapuni. Hawkes Bay Today By: John Jenkins A young Hawkes Bay stock agent and the son of well-known H...