| Proxibid Breaks Live-Auction Records in March
Proxibid announced it broadcast 350 live auctions during the month of March, a new record for the company, and signed on an unprecedented number of new clients. Proxibid Inc. is a pioneer of live Internet bidding technology with a client list of more than 800 auctioneer house customers. The company said the number of online bidders on Proxibid in March also reached a record high. Proxibid's live bidding service is connected to an auction portal where auction companies can post their catalog for bidders to browse and search. The technology integrates seamlessly with the live auctions, allowing bidders to see, hear and participate in the auctions from the comfort of their home or office via the Internet. Proxibid client Ken Jackson, CAI, of The Auction Marketplace said, "We have realized an additional 40% gross revenue when we conduct live auctions with Proxibid versus revenues realized during a traditional auction." Proxibid client categories include antiques and collectibles, farm equipment, heavy machinery and real estate.
Tranzon to Auction off Five Luxury Condos in Downtown Boston
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tranzon Auction Properties, the nation's premier real estate auction group, will hold a public condominium closeout auction at the Langham Hotel for five units located at 65 Broad St. in Boston on Tuesday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m. At this unique auction event, prospective buyers can make bids both in-person and online with the first unit sold as a bidder's choice with no minimum bid and no reserve. Unlike the increasing number of real estate foreclosure auctions, these high-end, one-bedroom condo units—known as Lofts at Broad—must be immediately sold by developer Steve Sarcia in order to obtain capital for an important upcoming real estate project. "I have a new project in town that I have to start so timing is of the essence," said Sarcia.
Lara bids farewell to international cricket
Bridgetown, Barbados: West Indies captain Brian Lara announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday, ending a record-breaking career of one of the sport's greatest ever batsmen. Lara, said his last match for West Indies would be Saturday's World Cup match against England at the Kensington Oval. "I've given this extensive consideration and on Saturday will be bidding farewell to international cricket as a player,"Lara told a news conference after West Indies beat Bangladesh by 99 runs in a Super Eights match on Thursday. "I've already spoken to the board and to my players." The 37-year-old Trinidadian holds the record for the highesttest score (400 not out) and in the first-class game (501 not out). He is also the leading run scorer in tests with 11,953 from 131 matches.
Water department will seek bids for two more wells
The Forrest City Water Commission on Tuesday granted permission to Jim Beazley, manager of the Forrest City Water Utility, to bid out two new wells. During the meeting, Beazley told commissioners that the results of one of the most recent well projects are still unknown. Layne Arkansas lowered the screens on the Plant 2 well behind the Forrest City Civic Center, and we havent received the report back on that yet, said Beazley. The well was having problems, and we thought resetting the screens would help it. We hope to have that report soon. I met with the Industrial Development Corporation and they were gracious enough to okay the sites for wells 6 and 7 (in the area of Dawson and Eldridge roads), stated Beazley. Once we get them up and running, it will improve the system.
Man auctions speeding ticket on web
Wellington - In a strange example of Internet madness, a New Zealander has sold a NZ$130 (about R500) speeding ticket on a local online auction website, a newspaper reported on Friday. Nearly 30 000 people viewed Bob Grieve's ticket on the Trade Me site before Allan Hearn, an insurance assessor from Pukekohe, bought it for 51 New Zealand dollars. Hearn said he had never had a speeding ticket - a gap in his life that is now filled, The Press of Christchurch reported. "For 50 bucks, who cares?" he asked. "I told my missus about it, and she called me an idiot." Grieve, a TV cameraman from Christchurch, posted his photograph holding the ticket on the site and said he had fielded a flurry of amorous comments as well as bids. One woman asked if the holder came with the ticket and bid four times, he said.
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