Shandon Area Homes For Sale In Columbia SC - 05/30/09 04:22 PM
Shandon Area Homes For Sale In Columbia SC
Columbia SC   While driving through the Shandon area of Columbia the other day I stopped to photograph these homes.  I knew there was a good variety of homes in the area but I just noticed while looking at these photos side by side what a striking contrast of building styles make up the neighborhood.
 




There are currently 55 homes for sale in Shandon with a price range of $197,500 up to $998,000.  There is everything from a 1 bedroom condo to a 5 bedroom/5 bath home with over 4300 square feet.
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Greenland Ice Could Fuel Severe U.S. Sea Level Rise - 05/28/09 05:33 AM
Columbia, SC   The U.S. east coast could face a rise in sea level this century that would exceed forecasts for the rest of the planet if Greenland's ice sheet keeps melting as fast as it is now, researchers said on Wednesday.
Sea levels off the coast of North America could rise by 12 to 20 inches more.  This is an even bleaker assessment than an earlier study indicated.  The ice that covers much of Greenland is melting faster now due to global climate change, raising world sea levels.
Greenland's ice melt rate has increased by 7% a year since 1996.  This … (0 comments)