WNY News Now / MGN Stock Image.MAVYVILLE – Eight new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Chautauqua County from this past weekend.The County Health Department says there is now a total of 271 total cases with ten active, with zero hospitalized from the virus.The new cases involve a man and two women in their 20s, a man and woman in their 30s, two men in their 40s and a woman in her 50s.There are also now 84 people in quarantine or isolation orders by the Public Health Director and being monitored. Officials say not all of those being monitored are confirmed to have COVID-19 but have either shown symptoms, are awaiting results, or have risk factors. The county reporters 1,178 people under a domestic traveler quarantine for having arrived to Chautauqua County from a state listed on the New York State travel advisory.Since the outbreak began nine deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported and 252 people have recovered. Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window),I wonder how all these people are recovering????…….. No vaccine yet….. Could it be treatment with therapeutics, and “hydroxychloroquine” 271 total confirmed cases & 252 recovered cases; ….. Think about it…. we don’t have a vaccine…… but yet the % of recoveries is astounding…..,If you don’t like a mask you really won’t like a ventilator! read more

Tornadoes and heavy winds blew across Georgia in the early morning hours on April 13, killing eight Georgians, destroying homes, and leaving landscapes littered with downed trees and limbs.Strong weather is common in Georgia this time of year, and so is cleaning up after it. But there’s a way to do it safely and wisely, said David Dickens, professor of forest productivity with University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.Stey by step“Prioritize your chores by starting to work on trees that endanger buildings, other valuable structures and fences first with proper care, safety equipment and knowledge,” he said. “If you are hesitant or think you may be hurt removing downed trees, then contact a reputable tree company.”Don’t attempt to handle trees that overhang or touch power lines, he said. Call local utility company professionals for assistance.“Many people are injured while trying to clean up debris after tornadoes and hurricanes,” Dickens said. “Ideally, it’s best to hire a reputable professional.”Tree lossUprooted trees will often die.“Medium to large trees that have been uprooted with severe lean (greater than 60 degrees from vertical) have little chance of surviving because the broken roots that used to structurally support the top weight and nourishment of the tree are damaged,” he said.Tackle unsightly, damaged trees next. For example, Bradford pear trees are prone to split. “This type of injury is difficult to reshape and the lopsided weight can cause the tree to blow over with soft wet ground and a gusty wind,” he said. He recommends removing severely misshapen trees and replanting a tree with better structure.Remove and replace“You may have to crank up the chainsaw for the removal of an old favorite tree, but take this opportunity to consider carefully the next tree and select one that has a stronger design,” he said. “Live oak is an example of a sturdy tree that can withstand more severe winds.”Broken limbs that are still attached to tree crowns should be properly trimmed. Leave a pruning cut that is flush to the next larger limb or main trunk. There is no need to apply wound tar to the prune cut.“It has been shown through research that wound treatments like this can actually slow down the healing process of the tree,” he said.Brace or removeSmall trees that are bent over and have not straightened back up can be propped and then braced or cabled.“A spindly pine tree that is bent over to the ground most likely will not stand straight again,” he said. “If the damage is severe, and over one-third of the bark is lost, this is damage few trees can survive.”For tips on using a chainsaw safely, see UGA Extension Circular 1148, “Chainsaw Safety: Always Use Your Personal Protective Equipment,” and the UGA Center for Urban Agriculture’s saw safety website at ugaurbanag.com/safety. read more

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont today announced a new collaboration with Choice Care Card of Waterbury, Vermont to offer employer-funded medical reimbursement arrangements used to cover out-of-pocket health care-related expenses.The collaboration with Choice Care Card will allow Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont’s group customers to integrate their Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with their health plan, according to company officials.HRAs work with any type of health benefit plan but are typically paired with a high-deductible or higher co-pay health plan ‘ plans much less expensive than comprehensive full coverage plans – to yield the greatest cost savings to the employer. The employer then uses the premium savings from the higher deductible or higher co-pay plan to fund a debit card for each employee with a predetermined amount of money that they can use to cover out-of-pocket health care related expenses like deductibles, office visits, and prescription co-pays.Prior to this new collaboration with Choice Care Card, Blue Cross and Blue Shield customers needed to select an HRA vendor separately and employees were required to submit documentation to substantiate their claims. The new HRA relationship with Choice Care will reduce paperwork for the individual BCBSVT member, allow improved reporting for the group, and simplify the IRS substantiation process.‘This new service allows our group customers to establish HRAs with the purchase of their Blue Cross coverage,’ explained David Krupa, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. ‘The integration of services afforded by this HRA collaboration with Choice Care Card eliminates a lot of paperwork and will make Blue Cross and Blue Shield coverage more attractive for many Vermont businesses.’The new offering is available to groups now, according to Krupa.The integration with Choice Care Card is the first in a series of planned vendor integrations to be launched in the next year. ‘Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont recognizes the value of an employer group’s ownership of their banking arrangement and respects that ownership by not requiring only one solution,’ added Cindy Horan, Manager ‘ Account Management.About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont is the state’s oldest and largest health insurer, providing coverage for about 150,000 Vermonters. It employs over 350 Vermonters at its headquarters in Berlin and branch office in South Burlington, and offers group and individual health plans. More information about Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont is available on the Internet at www.bcbsvt.com(link is external). Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont is an independent corporation operating under a license with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans.Source:Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont. 9.29.2010 read more

By Dialogo July 07, 2010 During a meeting in Brasilia Monday, Argentine agriculture minister Julián Domínguez and his Brazilian colleague Wagner Rossi discussed the possibility of a common policy in the international market for agricultural and livestock products. “If we stand together on one policy on soy exports, we will be the world’s largest producers, surpassing the United States,” declared Rossi, who hosted Domínguez in the Brazilian capital, official news agency Agencia Brasil reported. The cabinet secretaries were participating in the first quarterly meeting of the two ministries’ staffs, following the agreement reached by the two governments in Buenos Aires in June. Brazil and Argentina are the principal agricultural exporters in South America. “We want to institutionalize the pedagogy of cooperation (in the agricultural and livestock sector). There are obstacles, but we are trying to consolidate a space of cooperation in which issues can be pinned down in a simple way,” Domínguez said. The Argentine minister said that it is important for the entire Mercosur to benefit from the investments Brazil has made in new markets. “It’s a historic opportunity to act on the world food scene and to participate in the search for new markets,” Domínguez said. “We want to go together to Africa, to Russia, and certainly the other Mercosur countries are going to accompany us,” he added. The five principal areas in which cooperation agreements will be explored are biotechnology, household agriculture, bioenergy, trade relations with third countries, and strategy for addressing developments in genetics. read more

11SHARESShareShareSharePrintMailGooglePinterestDiggRedditStumbleuponDeliciousBufferTumblr This isn’t the first CUbit you’ve read discussing a hack. Wasn’t the first about cars?Well, there’s another high-profile hack to discuss today. This time, cyber criminals hit Starwood Hotels across the country. Starwood is the parent company, but I’m sure you’ll recognize Sheraton, Westin, even the Dolphin hotel at Walt Disney World. If you’ve stayed at any of these properties in the past year, keep an eye on your credit/debit cards.How did they do it? “Who cares?” you say, “the data is already stolen, and it’s always the same thing.” To some extent, you’re right. Obviously, people looking to take your money gained access to your data somewhere down the line. What I consider important is the point on the line where it happens. First, kudos to the entire banking industry, since we almost never hear about leaks stemming from their end. Your security processes mean the low-hanging fruit for criminals is somewhere else. That “somewhere else” is at the point of sale. Malware (read: software made to do mean things) was installed on POS systems, so every card swiped could potentially be saved for later use. continue reading » read more

Despite the strict protocols in place surrounding the burial of victims and suspected victims of COVID-19 there have been a number of incidents reported recently of family and friends forcibly carrying off the bodies of dead patients from hospitals to be buried according to their own wishes.On June 3, hundreds of people descended on Dadi Hospital in Makassar, South Sulawesi, to take away the body of a patient under surveillance (PDP) who died two days after being admitted to the hospital.Hospital director Arman Bausat confirmed the incident, saying that the hospital could not do much to prevent the removal as some of those at the scene were armed with sharp weapons. CCTV footage showed seven people entering the intensive care unit (ICU) room and immediately taking the body away. “If we had prevented them, there may have been undesirable consequences. So, I instructed [the medical staff] to let them go just to avoid bloodshed,” Arman told kompas.com last Thursday.The patient had been previously admitted to Akademis Jaury Hospital and was transferred to Dadi Hospital after showing symptoms of coughing, severe fever, shortness of breath and vomiting.Arman said his hospital had yet to take samples of the patient for examination. Before the body was taken away, Dadi Hospital and the task force were planning to bury it at the Maccanda Cemetery in Gowa regency under COVID-19 protocols.Four days later, on Sunday evening, about 150 people flocked Stella Maris Hospital also in Makassar to forcibly remove the body of a PDP, a woman in her 50s who had died hours after showing severe symptoms. A joint force of the Indonesian Military and the National Police was deployed, leading to a clash between the crowd and the security forces.Read also: More mental health workers needed to address effects of COVID-19The mob successfully broke through the military and police lines and carried away the body of the victim on a stretcher covered with a sarong.Ujung Pandang Police chief Comr. Wahyu Basuki acknowledged that the security personnel were overwhelmed. “We tried to prevent and disperse them, but we were outnumbered and they finally took the body away,” Wahyu said.Before Sunday’s incident, the bodies of two other PDPs were forcibly removed by family members for burial, according to hospital director Luisa Nuhuhita.South Sulawesi Police spokesperson Sr. Comr. Ibrahim Tompo said that removing dead bodies without the hospital’s approval was a criminal act.“It is criminal, especially when it can affect the wider community, and we will investigate further,” Ibrahim said.In Surabaya, East Java, a video that recently went viral appeared to show both the dead body of a COVID-19 patient and a hospital bed being removed from a hospital by people in Semampir district.Semampir district head Siti Hindun Robba Humaidiyah said the incident happened on June 4, adding that the patient’s family insisted on taking the body home as they believed that the patient did not die from COVID-19.“They denied it was COVID-19, even though the result of the patient’s swab test was positive,” Siti said.District officials, community health center staff and local figures later visited the family to ask that the body be buried according to the COVID-19 protocols, to which they finally agreed. Family members in contact with the body were also asked to undergo a rapid test.Read also: Bandung to close three markets after sellers tested positive for COVID-19Also in Surabaya, family members, backed by hundreds of ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers, flocked to Dr. Soetomo General Hospital to carry off the dead body of a fellow driver from the hospital’s mortuary.Hospital spokesperson Pesta Parulian Edward said the 39-year-old patient, identified only as DAW, was admitted to the hospital after an accident, but was put under surveillance for COVID-19 by the hospital after an examination by the medical team.One of the patient’s friends, Suroso, said that DAW was attacked while delivering a food order for a customer, fell from his motorbike and was injured. DAW was treated for four days at the hospital but his condition deteriorated.The body was buried by the family at midnight on Sunday but not in compliance with health protocols.Yogyakarta State University (UNY) sociologist Amika Wardhana said such incidents happened for at least two reasons; deeply rooted religious and cultural beliefs surrounding death and Indonesians’ apathy regarding the pandemic.“In the Indonesian tradition, among all religions and cultures, death is an important stage in life. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 burial protocols are very simple and fast, which some may see as culturally disrespectful and unacceptable,” he told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday.Moreover, he said, the government’s poor handling of such critical situations had led to imperfect understanding among the public of the pandemic and even disbelief that the country was facing a serious and rapidly spreading disease.On Tuesday afternoon Indonesia recorded its highest daily number of 1,043 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections nationwide to 33,076, with 1,923 fatalities. (syk)Topics : read more

Metro Sport ReporterThursday 10 Oct 2019 11:37 amShare this article via facebookShare this article via twitterShare this article via messengerShare this with Share this article via emailShare this article via flipboardCopy link Comment Unai Emery has ‘tremendous’ respect at Arsenal, says Ceballos (Getty Images)‘He has managed to compete and only just missed out on the Champions League, he almost won the Europa League.AdvertisementAdvertisement‘We’ve started well, just one defeat, third in the league and we are going up.’More: FootballRio Ferdinand urges Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to drop Manchester United starChelsea defender Fikayo Tomori reveals why he made U-turn over transfer deadline day moveMikel Arteta rates Thomas Partey’s chances of making his Arsenal debut vs Man CityCeballos also paid tribute to Arsenal’s fans for the song they have created for him.‘It’s strange, I arrived and in my first game they were already singing my name,’ he said.‘I asked Hector Bellerín and he told me that they also sang it to [Santi] Cazorla . I’ve felt proud from that first moment.’More: Arsenal FCArsenal flop Denis Suarez delivers verdict on Thomas Partey and Lucas Torreira movesThomas Partey debut? Ian Wright picks his Arsenal starting XI vs Manchester CityArsene Wenger explains why Mikel Arteta is ‘lucky’ to be managing Arsenal Advertisement Dani Ceballos has hailed Arsenal boss Unai Emery (Getty Images)Dani Ceballos has hit back at criticism of Unai Emery, claiming that the respect for the Arsenal manager is ‘tremendous’ inside the club.Emery has been criticised for his approach to certain games this season, with former Arsenal strikers Robin van Persie and Ian Wright questioning his tactics after the 1-1 draw against Manchester United last week.Emery has also been widely criticised by Arsenal supporters for his substitutions during matches.But Ceballos insists that Arsenal will continue to improve under Emery’s guidance.ADVERTISEMENT‘I arrived on the first day and the respect they have for him is tremendous, he has turned around the club’s situation in just one year,’ Ceballos told Radio Marca. Advertisement Dani Ceballos defends Unai Emery over criticism at Arsenal read more

18 Boomerang Cres, Bundall.A CONTEMPORARY Bundall house has changed hands for $1.36 million after more than a year on the market.The owner paid $882,000 four-bedroom waterfront home in prestigious Isle of Capri in 2010.More from news02:37Purchasers snap up every residence in the $40 million Siarn Palm Beach North6 hours ago02:37International architect Desmond Brooks selling luxury beach villa1 day ago18 Boomerang Cres, Bundall.Bi-fold doors, theatre room and a swimming a pool are among its luxury features.Genc & Co agents Isaac and Maria Genc took over the marketing campaign earlier this year before negotiating the $1.36 million sale.“This contemporary family home is located centrally in prestigious Isle of Sorrento and offers spacious and open plan living with luxury finishes,” the listing states.Video Player is loading.Play VideoPlayNext playlist itemMuteCurrent Time 0:00/Duration 1:18Loaded: 0%Stream Type LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time -1:18 Playback Rate1xChaptersChaptersDescriptionsdescriptions off, selectedCaptionscaptions settings, opens captions settings dialogcaptions off, selectedQuality Levels720p720pHD540p540p360p360p270p270pAutoA, selectedAudio Trackdefault, selectedFullscreenThis is a modal window.Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.TextColorWhiteBlackRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentBackgroundColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentTransparentWindowColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyTransparentSemi-TransparentOpaqueFont Size50%75%100%125%150%175%200%300%400%Text Edge StyleNoneRaisedDepressedUniformDropshadowFont FamilyProportional Sans-SerifMonospace Sans-SerifProportional SerifMonospace SerifCasualScriptSmall CapsReset restore all settings to the default valuesDoneClose Modal DialogEnd of dialog window.This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.Close Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.PlayMuteCurrent Time 0:00/Duration 0:00Loaded: 0%Stream Type LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time -0:00 Playback Rate1xFullscreenPlanning to be purchase-ready01:18Property records show the house had been rented out for $1250 a week.18 Boomerang Cres, Bundall. read more

An example of the state of a rental property caused by a nightmare tenant. Picture supplied.Mr Banks said the main causes of tenant evictions were ill health, loss of income, relationship breakdown, alcohol and drug abuse and gambling.“We know from the claims we process that these are the six prime causes,” he said.“The last three cause the first three and can quickly turn what has been a dream tenancy into a nightmare.“We see the end result of this when we carry out the eviction on behalf of the landlord.“It’s a lot safer when a third party like ourselves are doing it because … tenant wants to blame somebody else, not themselves, so they blame the property manager.” Landlord Aileen Devine was unhappy with bad tenants at some of her investment properties. Picture: AAP Photo/Josh Woning.NIGHTMARE tenants are leaving property investors thousands of dollars out of pocket, with a surge in the number of landlords trying to claw back unpaid rent and property damage costs.One of the nation’s biggest debt collection agencies has seen a near 30 per cent jump in the number of claims from its clients across Queensland in the past 12 months, at a time when investors are already dealing with rising interest rates, tougher lending restrictions and harsher tax rules.And it’s not just tenants in the state’s lower socio-economic regions who are to blame.High-income earning renters in Brisbane’s affluent suburbs are also leaving investors high and dry — costing them up to $45,000 a pop in some cases.According to Barclay MIS Protect and Collect Australasia, which has 40,000 Queensland landlords and about 1000 real estate agencies on its books, regions where claims have increased include areas hit hard by the mining downturn and unemployment including Townsville and Mackay, followed by the lower socio-economic hot spots of Caboolture, Beenleigh and Logan.But some of the biggest claims have come from high income, high rent suburbs including Red Hill, Paddington, Toowong, Samford, Kenmore and Aspley. More from newsMould, age, not enough to stop 17 bidders fighting for this homeless than 1 hour agoBuyers ‘crazy’ not to take govt freebies, says 28-yr-old investorless than 1 hour agoAn example of the state of a rental property caused by a nightmare tenant. Picture supplied.Terri Scheer Insurance executive manager Carolyn Parrella said 40 to 50 per cent of claims handled were for loss of rent, but it was also common for tenants to cause malicious damage to a rental property after an eviction notice.“Those sort of claims can go into thousands of dollars,” she said.Ms Parrella said it was important for property investors to have landlord insurance.“Make sure you’ve got that insurance cover and make sure you’re getting on top of arrears really quickly,” she said.“Don’t let the unpaid rent start building up.”But Mr Banks said he had noticed an increase in the number of property owners seeking his company’s services to recover the shortfall not covered by a landlord insurance claim. An example of the state of a rental property caused by a nightmare tenant. Picture supplied.Mr Banks gave examples of tenants living in squalor, infant children being left in the same nappies for days, holes in walls and the doors of every cupboard being removed from one house.It comes as rent increases are failing to keep pace with rising house prices, piling extra pressure onto the nation’s two million-plus property investors — and their tenants.Video Player is loading.Play VideoPlayNext playlist itemMuteCurrent Time 0:00/Duration 2:23Loaded: 0%Stream Type LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time -2:23 Playback Rate1xChaptersChaptersDescriptionsdescriptions off, selectedCaptionscaptions settings, opens captions settings dialogcaptions off, selectedQuality Levels720p720pHD540p540p360p360p270p270pAutoA, selectedAudio Trackdefault, selectedFullscreenThis is a modal window.Beginning of dialog window. 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This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.Passive aggressive notes! The truth about share houses…02:23 Related videos 02:23Passive aggressive notes! The truth about share houses…01:57Save on rent but still live close to the CBD01:54VIC rental legislation changes: What does it mean for you?01:08Flatmates wanted! Top 10 hottest suburbs 01:35Renting in Australia: issues faced by tenants02:09Rental AffordabilityThe latest Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Market Monitor report shows significant rises in weekly rent for the first quarter of 2017, when compared with the same period last year.Average rents across the southeast have risen as much as $25 a week for townhouses and $5 for units.Mr Banks agreed increasing rents and the rising cost of living was putting pressure on tenants.“That’s when the spiral starts — people start to think ‘the rent can wait’ and pay for other things instead,” he said. An example of the state of a rental property caused by a nightmare tenant. Picture supplied.Brisbane mum of two Aileen Devine knows what it’s like to have a problem tenant.She was left $2500 out of pocket after the tenants in her investment property in the Brisbane suburb of Gaythorne fell behind in rent and caused minor damage to the home before abandoning it.Ms Devine, who is now a property manager at Huis Rentals, said she made the mistake of managing the property herself and not monitoring the rent payments closely enough.“You don’t realise until you’re a property manager how much goes into making sure you’ve got good tenants and keeping an eye on them,” she said. An example of the state of a rental property caused by a nightmare tenant. Picture supplied.Barclay MIS chief executive David Banks said claims could range from $120 for an outstanding water bill to tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid rent and property damage.“We currently have a claim for a tenant in Samford for $7500, of which $5000 is rent, as a direct result of loss of occupation,” he said.And Mr Banks said there was a direct correlation between rent owed and damage caused to property — often as a form of “payback” after a tenant has been notified of eviction.“The higher the rent, the higher the damage — it’s a very common situation,” he said. An example of the state of a rental property caused by a problem tenant. Picture supplied.REIQ spokeswoman Felicity Moore said she was surprised at the reported sharp rise in claims for unpaid rent and damaged properties.“While these issues can, unfortunately, be a fact of life for landlords and property managers, from time to time, in our experience they are not frequently occurring and our members haven’t reported a discernible rise,” she said.“It’s possible that a contributing factor could include less scrupulous property managers and eager or inexperienced landlords who rush through a tenant’s application without doing the due diligence required to ensure a tenant has a good rental history and capacity to service the financial commitment.“This is more likely to occur in areas where vacancies are higher and landlords are keen to get a tenant in as quickly as possible.”According to Tenants Queensland the main issue tenants have with landlords is early termination of their leases.Spokesman Penny Carr said requests for advice regarding tenancy terminations accounted for more than 32 per cent of cases the group dealt with.Other major issues include disputes around bonds and issues with repairs andmaintenance.Ms Carr said there was much needed reform of Queensland rental laws.She said the ability for landlords to end tenancies without any reason caused a greatdeal of unnecessary churn and distress for renters.QLD’S WORST REGIONS TO BE A LANDLORDRegions where claims have increased:— Townsville region— Mackay region— Emu Park— Caboolture region— Deception Bay/Mango Hill— Beenleigh/Logan region— Toowoomba region(Source: Barclay MIS)NIGHTMARE TENANT TRIGGERS1. Ill health2. Income loss3. Relationship breakdown4. Alcohol abuse5. Gambling6. Drug abuse(Source: Barclay MIS) read more

Multimillion-dollar mansion sells amid ‘unusual’ sales surge Art deco magic with a modern twist 84 Markwell Street, Hamilton, is for sale, with the auction set for The Calile at 6pm on May 28 unless sold prior.One of our most graceful Georgian homes — built for a celebrated engineer whose work transformed the shallow Brisbane river into a usable channel — is set to go under the hammer.Called Cullen, the home was built for engineer Sir Edward Cullen whom history remembers as the man whose “continuing work on the river made Brisbane one of the few successful river ports of the era”.Brisbane-born in 1861, he designed a river control system to reduce the “futility of only dredging” and was behind the creation of Hamilton port itself after obtaining permission for a reclamation program. The home belongs to the Emanuels who are only the third family to ever own it. The home has had sympathetic upgrades.His Hamilton mansion was built on the hill at 84 Markwell Street in 1936, designed by prominent architect Mervyn Rylance, and created quite a stir, making front page news when it built, according to agents Ray White New Farm.Agent Christine Rudolph said the five bedroom home was impeccably maintained and had sympathetic upgrades over the years.“Elevated and private with river views from its prestigious cul-de-sac position, this generously proportioned estate includes lush landscaped gardens enclosing a swimming pool and charming gazebo.” FOLLOW SOPHIE FOSTER ON FACEBOOK MORE REAL ESTATE NEWS The property is landscaped, with a gazebo and a pool. This kitchen would suit the way modern families live.“The original architect Merv Rylance, was famous in the 1920s for designing a great number of the prominent homes in Toorak, Woollahra, Vaucluse and Bellevue Hill.”“It was one of the original and still standing homes built on Hamilton Hill for Sir Edward Cullen in 1936, who built Hamilton Port and the Port of Brisbane.”The Emanuels bought the home off the Malouf family which owns the largest chain of privately-owned pharmacies in Australia. The Maloufs had expanded the internal floor plan to more than 500sq m and were only the second ever owners in the home’s history. Historic rate cut coming: Experts Cullen chose to build in the hills of Hamilton overlooking the river. The home is on a 979sq m block.The property, which has polished jarrah floors, high ceilings, ornate cornices and a granite fireplace, goes to auction on May 28 at the Calile Hotel in New Farm — unless sold prior.The current owners are Craig Emanuel — an executive director of New York-based investment bank Morgan Stanley, and his wife Samantha — founder of successful Ascot ladies boutique Milo and Macy Shoes.“There are so many unique features we love about our home. It is not the typical ‘Queenslander’ made from timber on stilts, instead an architect designed timeless home, very unique to Brisbane,” Mr Emanuel said in a statement. Classic styling with high ceilings and polished floors. Ready for winter.More from newsParks and wildlife the new lust-haves post coronavirus13 hours agoNoosa’s best beachfront penthouse is about to hit the market13 hours ago The charm of yesteryear.The Emanuels also rejuvenated the property when they bought it.“We repainted the home, new carpets, plantation shutters and blinds, landscaped and irrigated the whole quarter acre site. We have also fitted a working fireplace and replaced all the internal and external garden lighting. We have also redecorated the pool area and pool cabana too.”The home is in the prized Ascot State School catchment and located just 5km from the Brisbane CBD. Loads of space in the master bedroom. Beautiful spot to see the sunrise. Agent Christine Rudolph of Ray White New Farm said the home was impeccably maintained. 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