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A&E network has announced its "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" charity auction raised a notable $76,770 for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Fans and supporters alike flocked to the auction from March 25 to April 4 to bid on a dinner with Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed, stars of the hit A&E television series "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" — making it the most watched item on eBay for the duration of the auction.
The auctioned VIP dinner drew over 200,000 unique visitors during the duration of the online auction. The winning bid of $75,100 was placed by Richard Craven of the U.K., who will enjoy a weekend of rock star treatment with three guests in Los Angeles. The package includes round trip air fare, two nights stay in deluxe accommodations, and the main attraction — an exclusive dinner with Gene and Shannon.
Children's House Montessori School to hold annual 'Practical Life ...
CAMDEN (April 20): The Children's House Montessori School will be holding its annual "Practical Life" Auction on May 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Camden Snow Bowl.Local talent Rosey Gerry will serve as auctioneer. Tickets are $10 each and hearty appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks will be provided. A silent auction will also be held in addition to the live auction. Items up for bid include unique daytrips, fabulous weekend getaways and vacations handcrafted quilts, pottery, jewelry and more. Featured items include a Ronald Frontin iris giclee reproduction, a signed limited edition print by Carol Sebold and an artist created glass xylophone. A complete catalog of items will be online at www.camdenmontessori.org.All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Children's House Montessori School's programs and tuition assistance fund.
Indiana Developers Submit Bids for Market Square Arena Site
The Metropolitan Development Commission is expected to make its decision by July on two bids submitted for the redevelopment of the former Market Square Arena site in downtown Indianapolis. Developer Kosene & Kosene submitted a bid, as did Market-Ability, Inc., which consists of four Indiana developers. That group is proposing a $150 million, 523,000 square foot mixed-use development that would include a Target store. If the proposal is selected by the City of Indianapolis, the group says it would break ground in October, with completion slated for 2009.
Source: Inside INdiana Business
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Industry Update: Auction Industry Growth Continued in First ...
KANSAS CITY -- Gross sales revenues from auctions by NAA members in the first quarter of 2007 increased 2% over the same-time period one year ago, a study by the NAA has found. If this trend continues, this will translate into approximately $266 billion total revenue for 2007 for the entire auction industry, up from $257.2 billion in 2006, a projected 3.4% increase for all of 2007. This suggests the possibility of a slightly slower growth in the live auction industry in 2007 compared to 2006, when a 7.1% growth rate occurred for all of 2006 over the previous year. The first quarter growth last year was 5.7%. These are the findings documented in a quarterly report of auction industry growth being conducted by global market research firm MORPACE International on behalf of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA).
Greymouth Petroleum set for oil hunt
Greymouth Petroleum hopes to join the great south oil and gas hunt with a bid for exploration blocks in the Great South Basin, a huge expansion of wild ocean south and east of Invercargill. The company's managing director, Mark Dunphy, said the explorer was bidding on its own. The company was not looking at the moment for a partner. Much of Greymouth's exploration is in the Taranaki area. It operates the Turangi, Ngatoro, Kaimiro and Goldie fields. Crown Minerals closed a tender three weeks ago for 40 blocks in the Great South Basin and is expected to decide on successful bidders by July. It will not comment on who bid, although the Government has said it is pleased with international interest in the blocks. There have been no wells drilled in the basin for more than 20 years.
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