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09 January 2014| last updated at 11:46PM

KUALA LUMPUR: PEOPLE who frequent the Lembah Kiara Recreational Park in Taman Tun Dr Ismail are unhappy with the upgrading exercise by the National Landscape Department (JLN).

The development which started in August last year is causing many changes in the natural environment of the park.

A jogger who wants to be known as Lim said that he is not happy with the current condition of the park.

"I was told the budget allocated for this park is about RM7 million.

"With such a huge amount allocated for upgrading the park, why aren't they fixing the faulty suspension bridge on the hill side of the park before proceeding with other developments around the park?"

He said that joggers are ignoring the fact that the bridge is faulty and are still using it.

"Joggers are at risk of an accident every time they cross the bridge to finish their round."

Peter Goh, 68, said that the JLN should build more toilets at the park.

"Due to the size of the park, I believe that more toilets should be built to cater to the needs of the park users.

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Current Owners: Templeton Investment Assets, Inc. Listing Price: $5,200,000 Beds: 6 Baths: 8

Not every home in the tony La Jolla neighborhood can boast sweeping ocean views, but that doesnt stop many properties from commanding multimillion-dollar price tags.

The estate at 6397 La Jolla Scenic Drive South sits over a mile from the coast, but is just a few blocks from Soledad Park, nestled in the wooded Muirlands neighborhood on the western slope of Mt. Soledad. Built in 1958 but completely remodeled in 1990 and remodeled again with an expansion in 2011, the home features six bedrooms, eight baths, and over 6300 square feet of living space.

Huge wood-and-wrought-iron double doors lead to the grand entry from the street. Inside, exotic solid merbau wood flooring covers much of the home, with bronze accents embedded in the entry foyer and a basket-weave border pattern of merbau and travertine in the office.

There are two master bedrooms (plus three more with private baths) the largest is nearly 400 square feet without counting the bath, which features a Kohler jet tub, his and hers toilets, showers with jets, and separate sinks. The bronze floor accents continue in the master bath as well. The bedroom itself features a granite slab fireplace made of Typhoon Bordeaux granite imported from Brazil.

The kitchen features cabinetry from noted La Jolla designer William Ohs, along with professional-grade appliances including dual chefs ovens. In addition to the kitchens dining area, the home boasts a formal dining room and two outdoor gazebos with formal and casual outdoor seating options. The home also has two bars, one poolside and another adjacent to the living room.

A large game room upstairs leads to a separate guest suite, also equipped with its own bath and a private balcony with views of the surrounding hillside.

Outside, the half-acre estate features a unique palm tree fountain, a grassy yard with full complement of childrens playground equipment, and a lounge area with fire pit in addition to the aforementioned gazebos and poolside bar with built-in barbecue.

Tax records show that the house last sold in 2003 for $1.8 million, though there is a conflicting listing that shows the home as having sold for $2,650,000 in 2006. There is, however, a transfer noted without a sale price in December 2006, with the buyer, a Templeton Investment Assets, Inc., paying cash for the property. Both of these sales would have occurred before the most recent round of renovations, as the living area at the time was listed at just 4258 square feet, nearly 2100 less than at present.

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Newswise Imagine you are building a house. You would need a team of specialists, including an architect, a general contractor, carpenters, an electrician, a plumber and many others. Now picture yourself leading an effort to develop a new therapeutic drug or device. For that, youd need a very different kind of specialized team.

The National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health, has a research program designed to support this team-based approach. NEIs Translational Research Program (TRP) on Therapy for Visual Disorders provides a lead investigator with up to $1.75 million per year for up to five years in order to assemble a multidisciplinary team, and moveor translatepotential new therapies beyond the research lab and into clinical trials.

In addition to bringing together an expert research team, investigators can use funding from the TRP to recruit experts on navigating the drug and device approval process overseen by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They can also use TRP funds to seek help in patenting new therapies. These steps are no less essential than lab work for bringing new therapies to patients.

The program enables investigators to assemble multidisciplinary teams that can tackle scientific, technical, and regulatory issues that are beyond the capabilities of any single research group, said Neeraj Agarwal, Ph.D., who oversees programs in research training and workforce development at NEI. The TRP began in 2000, and has funded one or two projects each year since.

Eyeing new drugs for retinal diseases

Krzysztof Palczewski, Ph.D., professor and chair of the pharmacology department at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, received a grant (EY021126) through the TRP in 2010. His goal is to develop new drugs for diseases that damage the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.

Vision begins with cells inside the retina called photoreceptors. Chemicals called retinoids, which are derived from vitamin A, play a key role inside these cells. One type of retinoid, when combined with a protein called opsin, acts as a light-sensitive switch, converting light into electrical signals that are ultimately sent from the photoreceptors to the brain.

Unfortunately, the supply of retinoids is limited and they need to be recycled. Moreover, the recycling process isnt 100 percent efficient. Dr. Palczewski has found that it can lead to the formation of a toxic byproduct called all-trans-retinal (atRAL), which may contribute to some diseases of the retina, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Stargardt disease. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older. Stargardt disease is a rare genetic disease that begins in childhood but has some similarities to AMD.

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Brisbane City Council will likely approve the demolition of three 100-year-old brick buildings in Margaret Street and let a dog park be built prior to the G20 conference.

Ultimately, developer Sam Chong wants to build an apartment tower on the block of land and has engaged Noel Robinson Architects to design the tower.

Two Queensland University of Technology adjunct professors - town planner Phil Heywood and the projects architect Noel Robinson - have taken different views on the proposed demolition.

Professor Heywood said protecting the streetscape should be a challenge to the local council, while Professor Robinson said the buildings were simply not worth protecting.

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Professor Robinson is in the process of designing a luxury hotel for the site.

The exact design for the site has not yet been settled, but this is a world-class opportunity which can accommodate a 300-room, five-star hotel and approximately 500 apartments over 60 levels, he said.

A council public relations officer said councillors would not speak about the demolition application until it was processed, but provided some information which has already been published.

While Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is on holidays - Deputy Mayor Adrian Schrinner has written to heritage protection group Brisbane Heritage, which now has more than 1000 signatures opposing the demolition.

He told the group he has passed their views on to councils planning team.

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Southwold Fire Station will be demolished. Picture: Nick Butcher

Kathryn Bradley Wednesday, January 8, 2014 3:52 PM

Demolition work will begin at Southwolds disused fire station on Monday.

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The towns retained firefighters moved from their former home in Station Road to a new, purpose-built base in Fountain Way, Reydon in October.

Demolition of the old building should take about two weeks and the aim is to leave the site empty by February.

The plot is currently valued at 657,000 and the proceeds from the sale will go towards the costs of the new fire station.

A Suffolk County Council spokesman said the authoritys investment in the new Reydon and Southwold community fire station had resulted in real, tangible improvements, including technological enhancements and an advanced fire sprinkler system, which is the first of its kind in a Suffolk fire station and one of only a very small number in the UK.

The new station also includes improved disabled access, better welfare facilities for female and male firefighters and a community room.

Councillor Colin Spence, cabinet member for public protection, said: The demolition of the Southwold community fire station will provide Suffolk County Council a stepping stone in acquiring the funding needed for the new station in Reydon.

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AROUND 20 illegal structures along Kennon Road are now subjects for demolition by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Baguio City Engineering Office.

City Engineer Ireneo Gallato revealed they are now processing the demolition order of the illegal structures along Kennon Road. He said they had been sending notices to the squatters for them to voluntary vacate the area but to no avail.

With this, Gallato said they will soon have a meeting with the city government in order for DPWH to propose for officials to issue a demolition order. He added they will soon prioritize the demolition of the illegal structures which cause higher obstruction to motorists. He further said they will demolish illegal structures up until the Lions head.

Meanwhile, Gallato said there are also squatters along Marcos Highway which are the subject of a demolition order which he already signed. He said they are just waiting for the implementation of the order.

The district engineer disclosed they had been conducting Friday visits to all national roads in the city in partnership with the Philippine National Police and the Peace, Order and Safety Division of the Mayor's Office in order to remove temporary structures which cause obstruction.

During these visits, the team collects materials illegally displayed along national roads. This as the Highways official explained illegal vendors are the number one obstruction in the area.

Meanwhile, DPWH Regional Director Edilberto Carabbacan revealed yesterday their major problems which usually hinder the implementation of their programs are road right of way, illegal settlers, and encroachment of roads.

He called on those concerned to vacate the areas for the development of the region. He said in every development, there is always sacrifice attached to it.

Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on January 09, 2014.

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The protesters. | credits: Samson Folarin

The people of Ogede town in the Ogijo area of Ogun State have protested the demolition of structures owned by retired teachers in the area.

The crowd, waving leaves and chanting war songs, trooped out on Wednesday to show solidarity with the over 25 former teachers affected by the demolition.

Our correspondent learnt that the structures were demolished by the Oyekan family, a member of the royal family in the area.

The Oyekan family was said to have claimed that it was acting on a court order which transferred ownership of the land to it in 2009.

It was learnt that the family asked for a new payment of N250,000 for a plot of land and N125,000 for half plot of land.

One of the affected retired teachers, Mrs. A. Ogundipe, said the Oyekan family had agreed to allow them pay by installment.

She said despite the agreement, the family still demolished her building.

While fighting back tears, she said, On January 6, 2014, I got a telephone call that I should rush down to Ogede town. When I got there, I saw a caterpillar demolishing the two bedroom flat that I had built to window level. I could not do anything. I just started crying. I have no work. It is all I have built my whole life. All the tokens I have received from my children, I have thrown into that building and now it is gone.

Another woman, Mrs Akinsete Adenike, said she fainted after seeing her houses demolished.

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In Old Saybrook, its demolition day for an iconic restaurant.

More than a year ago, Hurricane Sandy flooded the shoreline, heavily damaging Dock & Dine. But the restaurant will be rebuilt at a higher elevation.

Both Hurricane Irene and Sandy give Dock & Dine a good beating. A year after Irene the restaurant bounced back, only to get destroyed again by Sandy. The final demolition is expected to start this morning and soon a new restaurant will be in its place. One that can withstand floods.

This past fall patrons said their goodbyes to a place thats been around since the 1940s. The memories of Dock & Dine will stay with its loyal customers, but the water-level walls and the view will not. After todays demolition, work on a new restaurant begins.

The new, 10,000-square-foot Dock & Dine will sit 15 feet above sea level compared to its 4 to 5 feet above sea level now, protecting it from flooding and storm surges.

Todays demolition will be bittersweet for the community as well as the restaurants current owners who have had it since 1987. The goal is to reopen the new restaurant in time for summer.

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BY MARK ZABORNEY BLADE STAFF WRITER

Harry Young, a builder of custom homes who coached and sponsored baseball teams from youth to, in recent years, adult players died Sunday in his West Toledo home. He was 82.

Mr. Young had cancer, but traveled to Fort Myers, Fla., in October for the World Series of Roy Hobbs Baseball. His team, Harry Young Builders, had a perfect record during the season and finished second out of 65 teams in the tournament. Whats more, Mr. Young was inducted into the Roy Hobbs Hall of Fame for his contributions to amateur adult baseball.

He was thrilled, his wife, Marlene, said. Its hard to explain about Harry, him and his baseball. He just loved baseball.

He learned of his illness early in 2013 but still coached his team in the Mid-American Masters Baseball League, for players age 45 or older.

It was a tremendous bunch of men, a pleasure to be around, Mr. Young told The Blade in December. They made me a winner one more time.

Mr. Young coached his sons when they were boys and continued through other age levels after they stopped playing. All told, hundreds of players were on Harry Young Builders teams from the late 1960s on.

His approach was old-school baseball, said David Perez, who first played for Mr. Young on an adult team nearly 20 years ago.

He definitely was a skipper, Mr. Perez said. The old school is you work hard. You go out and give 100 percent.

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