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IN THE 1960s and ’70s, long before helicoptering emerged as a parenting style, adults had far less interest in looming over their children, frequently urging them to go play outside or downstairs. The netherworld to which these parents pointed was usually a recreation room or finished basement, clad insipidly in wood-veneer paneling and linoleum. Furnishings typically included a saggy sofa, a scratched ping-pong table and a built-in bar never used for mixing drinks; instead, the kids commandeered it as a make-believe store or a stage for puppet shows. Not even Dad’s novelty naked- lady martini stirrers lured him down once the children moved in. And the closest Mom got was to stand at the top of stairs and yell, “Supper’s ready! Wash your hands!” Perhaps these ratty rec rooms weren ’t worthy of House Beautiful, but the stints of physical distance they offered parents and offspring arguably benefited both in ways today’s airy cathedral-ceiling’d great rooms can’t. These days, peopl...

The most expensive home in each of New Jersey's 21 counties can vary greatly. From a $ 40 million Bergen County estate to a $1. 3 million property in Salem County, the height of luxury takes on different meaning throughout New Jersey. Here's a look at the most expensive properties in each of New Jersey's 21 counties: Atlantic County Address: 32 W Ocean Drive, Brigantine Listing Price: $7.5 million This Brigantine beachfront mansion is at an awe- inspiring seaside setting with spectacular views of the ocean and Atlantic City. The six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home has amenities like Baccarat crystal lighting fixtures , Crestron smart home system , marble floors and cherrywood and tigerwood throughout. It has been a little difficult to sell. The $7. 5 million property has been listed on Realtor.com for 805 days. Bergen County Address: 18 Frick Drive , Alpine Listing Price: $39.9 million This 42-room estate is the most expensive property listed in New Jersey . It feature...

Photo by: John Dixon/The News-Gazette Though rains have caused some delays, the revamped fields along Stadium Drive between Oak and First Streets are expected to be completed by Aug. 15. The eastern half (top) will be the Marching Illini 's new practice field , and the western half (bottom) will house new campus recreation fields . Taken Thursday July 17 , 2014. Image Tough to think about on these unseasonably breezy July days , but school is just around the corner at the University of Illinois. OK, the start of classes is still more than a month away, but housing officials, construction crews and campus rental agents are busy prepping. Here's a look at some changes you will see on campus this fall. Campus Recreation / Marching Illini fields You may have noticed the giant concrete bunker at First Street at Stadium Drive, which closed off a big chunk of First Street for a while. It's actually an underground detention basin to alleviate flooding in that area, which w...

SUMMARY Residue of a 999 YEAR LEASE is offered with this spacious delightful studio apartment set in the prestigious area of Bitterne Triangle offers sweeping Cityscape views from the Juliet balcony. There is ample storage for most peoples needs and being Commonhold, the outgoing's are minimal DESCRIPTION BitterneTriangle is an up and coming area with its village style shops , bakery, tea rooms and convenience store as well as River side walks and recreation areas. Approach From the rear of the property, a paved pathway leads to the: Communal Entrance Hallway Security entry intercom system allows access to the hallway and stairs rise to all floors. Entrance Vestibule A large double cupboard is immediately located on your left hand side with the water tank, shelving, and storage area. Studio/lounge 16' 2" x 9' 6" ( 4.93m x 2.90m ) The first thing that strikes you is the space and light airy feeling . The UPVC wood grain effect double glazed window and matchi...

TODAY GOVERNMENT MEETINGS • Marion County Board of County Commissioners : 9 a.m., commission chambers, McPherson Governmental Complex , 601 SE 25th Ave ., Ocala. Ocala City Council Workshop : 11:30 a.m., City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave ., Ocala. Update on Tuscawilla Cultural Arts Plan , local results of Arts and Economic Prosperity Study and information about Community Cultural Arts Plan . Call 368-5517. •  Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board : 9 a.m., 2379 Broad St., Brooksville. Visit watermatters.org. • Marion Soil and Water Conservation District : 12:30 p.m., USDA Ocala Service Center , 2441 NE Third St., Suite 204-2, Ocala. Call 622-3971 ext. 112 or email susan.valle@fl.nacdnet.net. • Ocala/Marion County Transportation Planning Organization: 4 p.m., commission chambers, McPherson Governmental Complex , 601 SE 25th Ave ., Ocala. Call 629-8297 or visit marioncountyfl.org. • City of Belleview Code Enforcement : 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 5343 SE Abshier Blvd .,...

The spacious of Castlewood Apartments are ideally located for recreation and entertainment in Lakewood and Cleveland. Sue Kirchgessner, The Plain Dealer   In the heart of Lakewood and minutes from downtown Cleveland, Castlewood Apartments provides the comforts of a home with easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment in Lakewood, its thriving neighbors and Cleveland. Nearby attractions include the Metroparks and its dock facility, The Beck Center for the Arts and the quaint shopping district of Rocky River. Step Inside Castlewood Apartments features spacious two- bedroom floor plans with plenty of storage, in-suite washer and dryer and one garage space included in the rent. The suites also offer central air conditioning , well-equipped kitchens and balconies with some apartments offering stunning views of Lake Erie and downtown Cleveland. In addition, Castlewood boasts a limited number of three-bedroom penthouses that are 2,100 square feet and include 2.5 bathrooms. The Com...

Quizzes Lists Topics Save The River Terrace Apartments is an apartment building located at 7700 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. [1] River Terrace Apartments was one of the first two garden apartment complexes built in Michigan which used loan guarantees from the Federal Housing Administration , the other being Hillcrest Village in East Lansing. [2] History By the late 19th century , the corridor along East Jefferson Avenue had become a prestigious residential neighborhood . As the automobile age dawned in the twentieth century and Detroit's population boomed, large upscale apartment buildings were constructed along the Avenue. However, this boom in apartment construction collapsed at the start of the Great Depression. However, in 1939, Wesson Seyburn, along with Leonard P. Reaume, of the property management firm of Holden & Reaume, applied for a building permit to construct this apart...