For this Realtor Profile, meet Annie Boland with Greenwood King Properties, who recently shared these insights. Q: What is your background? A: I was born in Houston and lived my entire life in the Memorial area, attending Memorial High School. After earning a bachelor’s degree in fine art and communications at college, I moved to Atlanta. I am so excited to be back in Houston and putting my 19 years of real estate experience to work right here in the very area I grew up in. Q: Why did you decide on a career in real estate and what are some things you enjoy about it? What were your inspirations (or who)? A : I’ve always loved real estate; when I was a child I used to draw floor plans rather than pretty flowers! I even thought about studying architecture in college. Prior to real estate my corporate careers included promotions at a top radio station, followed by working in sales and marketing capacities in the cable television field. For the past three years I’ve been … [Read more...] about Realtor Profile: Meet Annie Boland with Greenwood King Properties
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Former NBA Star And North Carolina Great Eric Montross Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
(CTN News) – On Saturday, it was announced that Eric Montross, a former NBA center who played for North Carolina before making the move to the NBA, had begun treatment for cancer in the United States. The Montross family issued a statement regarding the incident through the University of North Carolina, in order to convey their perspective on it. Having recently been diagnosed with cancer, Eric is undergoing treatment at the world class UNC Lineberger Cancer Center under the expert care of its amazing oncologists, nurses and staff. While we are deeply concerned, our family has been actively involved in the fight against children’s cancer for nearly three decades, and we are well aware of the incredible advances that are being made in oncology treatments, as well as the power of love, prayer, support, and positivity in this battle. Our entire family has been touched by the positive response we have received since the North Carolina news was published. We are all grateful … [Read more...] about Former NBA Star And North Carolina Great Eric Montross Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
See all the police surveillance tools used in your city
close Video Loud crash heard on home surveillance as suspected drunk driver plows throw spare bedroom A suspected drunk driver crashed into a man's spare bedroom in the early morning hours of Jan. 19 in Austin, Texas. Over a million hobby drones are registered in the U.S. You may never know when you’re being watched. Check out my guide to avoiding drone surveillance . We wrote this after one hovered over my pool while I was swimming. Ever stay in an Airbnb? Hosts sometimes spy on their guests with hidden cameras. Yes, that happened to me too. Use these tricks to catch them in the act . Police departments are stepping up their surveillance, adding drones to their tech collection. How closely does your local department monitor you? Here’s a searchable website you can use to see. Atlas of Surveillance The Atlas of Surveillance is a searchable database project from the Electronic Frontier Foundation. It shows which … [Read more...] about See all the police surveillance tools used in your city
Queen and Adam Lambert announce San Francisco Bay Area show at Chase Center
Fourteen years ago, Adam Lambert got his start by singing “Bohemian Rhapsody” for his “American Idol” audition in San Francisco. Now, he's heading back to the city where he got his start. But this time, he's fronting the band that wrote that iconic ballad. Queen + Adam Lambert are scheduled to come to Chase Center on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Hailing originally from West London, Queen are one of the most influential bands of the 1970s and 1980s. Cultural icon Freddy Mercury, the band's original lead singer from 1970 until his death in 1991, is remembered as one of the most legendary frontmen of all time. Roger Taylor and Brian May are the band’s two surviving original members still touring. Queen songs like “We Will Rock You,” “Another One Bites The Dust” and “Under Pressure” still regularly play at weddings, on classic rock radio stations and at sports arenas around the globe. Lambert finished runner-up in “American Idol’s” eighth season, following his “Bohemian Rhapsody” audition … [Read more...] about Queen and Adam Lambert announce San Francisco Bay Area show at Chase Center