Eminent domain still very contested (Asbury Park Press)Both sides continue to express optimism in the city's efforts to settle a long-standing eminent domain lawsuit being fought by homeowners in the Marine Terrace, Ocean Terrace, Seaview Avenue area.
City eyes land for museum; Eminent domain could play role in new Historical Society home. (Columbia Daily Tribune)When Julie Rader thinks of eminent domain, the example that comes to mind is the state or federal government taking a farmer?s land for a highway. Unfortunately for Rader, the city of Columbia is considering acquiring downtown property that includes her family?s business, Bengals Bar and Grill, managed by two of her children and owned by Rader and her husband, Jack Rader.
Christmas in Auckland Domain (NZCity)13 December 2008 Santa Claus is on his way to Auckland's Christmas in the Park. Some 150,000 people are expected to fill Auckland domain tonight as the annual event celebrates its 15th birthday. The concert begins at 7.30 and will finish with a display of fireworks just after 10.