Gorgeous and Green, the annual fundraiser for Global Green, takes place at the Bently Reserve on December 11, 2012.

Faconnable recently opened its doors for supporters of Children of Shelters. Their annual fundraiser “Jingle & Mingle” takes place December 6, 2012.

Located at 2724 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, this beautiful 1894 Queen Anne mansion has gone on the market with an asking price of $30 million.

San Francisco Parks Alliance and the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department recently hosted Party for the Parks at the Anglers Lodge in Golden Gate Park.

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Norma Bracamontes was seen taking her daughter Emily from the Phoenix hospital (Phoenix Police) Police have warned that a young leukaemia sufferer who was removed from hospital by her mother over fears that she could not afford treatment costs may be dead in a matter of days. Emily Bracamontes, 11, was taken out of Phoenix Children’s Hospital by her mother Norma, 34. Emily, who also has a heart catheter in place, had been receiving chemotherapy at the hospital for about a month. An infection had forced doctors to amputate her arm and place the catheter into her heart.

Mahindra and Mahindra have introduced the Blue Sense Mobile App for its XUV 500 model. The new Android app will help the user control the infotainment systems of the XUV by connecting the app to the infotainment system. The app will also give information about tyre pressure, fuel data and climate control details of the vehicle along with the service history of the XUV 500. Though android apps for vehicles are quiet common in the international market, the feature is yet to gain momentum in the India n domestic market. With the introduction of the latest app for XUV Crossover, M&M has become one of the early auto manufacturers to launch such app for cars in India . “This first-of-its-kind smart app will provide greater convenience, accessibility and information

Mahindra and Mahindra have introduced the Blue Sense Mobile App for its XUV 500 model. The new Android app will help the user control the infotainment systems of the XUV by connecting the app to the infotainment system. The app will also give information about tyre pressure, fuel data and climate control details of the vehicle along with the service history of the XUV 500. Though android apps for vehicles are quiet common in the international market, the feature is yet to gain momentum in the India n domestic market. With the introduction of the latest app for XUV Crossover, M&M has become one of the early auto manufacturers to launch such app for cars in India . “This first-of-its-kind smart app will provide greater convenience, accessibility and information.

Miranda Kerr Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr revealed she takes advice from her grandmother for maintaining a happy marriage. Kerr, who has been married to Hollywood star Orlando Bloom since July 2010 and is mother to 23-month-old son Flynn, shared the advice during an appearance on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. “My grandma said, ‘Men are very visual, so don’t forget that,’” Kerr revealed . “She said, ‘Every day, put a little makeup on, put on some nice underwear, and you’ll keep your husband.’” The Victoria’s Secret Angel, who recently led a line-up of beautiful women at the annual  Victoria’s Secret Lingerie show  in New York , has also been named the Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire. She revealed she gets more nervous walking the catwalk if her husband is in the audience. “Yes, but it’s different,” Kerr replied. “Because I’m parading it in front of everyone else, not just him.” The 29-year-old model is thriving professionally, having recently replaced Britian’s Kate Moss to be the new face of High Street brand Mango.

R> Property prices in rural France have fallen considerably over the last four years, according to the latest figures published by Notaires. In the four years to the end of June 2012 prices have fallen nationally by just 3% but this headline figure hides some notably falls in rural areas. The worst hit areas is Creuse in the Limousin where prices have fallen 15.7% over the four year period, followed by a drop of 12.5% in Loir-et-Cher, a fall of 11.5% in Moselle, a fall of 10.8% in Correze, a fall of 10.6% in Tarn, a fall of 10.5% in Haut-Rhin, a fall of 10.3% in both C

R> Property prices in rural France have fallen considerably over the last four years, according to the latest figures published by Notaires. In the four years to the end of June 2012 prices have fallen nationally by just 3% but this headline figure hides some notably falls in rural areas. The worst hit areas is Creuse in the Limousin where prices have fallen 15.7% over the four year period, followed by a drop of 12.5% in Loir-et-Cher, a fall of 11.5% in Moselle, a fall of 10.8% in Correze, a fall of 10.6% in Tarn, a fall of 10.5% in Haut-Rhin, a fall of 10.3% in both C

Speculation mounts that Kate Middleton , the Duchess of Cambridge, is pregnant with twins – the next generation of royalty, in line to succeed to the throne. Kate was earlier admitted to the King Edward VII Hospital, with a case of Hyperemesis Gravidarum, on the same day an official announcement regarding her pregnancy was released. “Hyperemesis Gravidarum is very acute morning sickness, which requires supplementary hydration and nutrients. As the pregnancy is in its very early stages, Her Royal Highness is expected to stay in hospital for several days and will require a period of rest thereafter,” a statement on Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, and Kate’s official Web site read. St James’ Palace has since confirmed the Duchess is recovering well, but will stay in the hospital, under observation, for a few more days. Meanwhile, William spent considerable time with his wife and was seen smiling as he came out of the hospital, suggesting Kate’s health is a lot better

Shareholders in EADS have reached the outlines of an agreement on its structure and are working out final legal technicalities before announcing a shake-up of the European aerospace group, two people familiar with the matter said. By abolishing a Franco-German shareholder pact, public and private shareholders are on the verge the biggest shake-up of control since the maker of Airbus passenger planes, Ariane rockets and Eurofighter combat jets was founded in 2000. “Everything is basically done but there are a few complexities to work out, mostly legal stuff,” one person said, asking not to be named because the talks are confidential. France and Germany have agreed to control 12 percent each of the voting rights, handing Berlin a direct stake in the Airbus parent company for the first time. Germany reported progress in shareholder talks on Tuesday. EADS and French President Francois Hollande confirmed the shareholder discussions earlier this week. EADS declined to comment further on the talks, which are taking place at an undisclosed location in Paris.