Monthly Archives: January 2012

Regis sells Greenwich home

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Looks like $3 million was the final answer for Regis Philbin's Greenwich home. Philbin's 6,000-square-foot home at 38 Meeting House Road -- one of two owned in town by the retired TV host and his wife Joy -- has sold for $3 million, according to town records. The home was originally put on the market in 2008 for $5.9 million and re-listed for $3.8 million in July. It sold on Sept. 2, 2011, to Raymond and Yanina LaChance. Philbin, 80, who left his ABC show "Live! with Regis and Kelly" in Read more [...]

Liner had listed so badly ‘lifeboats had difficulty being launched’

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Passengers tell of 'chaos' as crew members said 'go back to your cabins'Survivors leapt for their lives into the icy sea as the liner rolled onto its sideCaptain of the ship in custody with another crew memberBoat was 'four miles off course' when it hit rocksBodies of two French passengers and a Peruvian crewman recoveredOne victim, 65, died from heart attack following shock of cold waterLiner had listed so badly 'lifeboats had difficulty being launched' 37 Britons on board but none believed to Read more [...]

Old Kingsbury Middle School listed for sale – The Record

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The property that formerly housed Kingsbury Middle School has been listed for sale by the Douglas County School District.Appraisers valued the property at about $4 million. Superintendent Lisa Noonan said the district shouldn't accept anything less than that.The Stateline facility will be considered an open listing, meaning it won't be exclusive to any single real estate broker. A $40,000 cap was set on the commission for the real estate broker who sells the school, though brokers can negotiate Read more [...]

Patruck Chung listed as questionable with knee injury

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FOXBOROUGH - A day after safety Patrick Chung came off the Patriots’ injury list, he was back on it. Yesterday the Patriots released their final injury report before tonight’s AFC divisional-round game against the Broncos and listed Chung (knee) as questionable. Chung, one of 13 players the team listed as questionable, had come off the injury report Thursday. The third-year player was limited in Wednesday’s practice with a foot injury, which forced him to be inactive Read more [...]

Soho House private members club chain bought for £250m by Clintons’ friend Ron …

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By Sarah GrahamLast updated at 3:10 PM on 14th January 2012 Soho House, the private members club chain which has branches across the globe and is a favourite of A listers, has been bought for £250 million by an American billionaire. Ron Burkle, a friend of former U.S. president Bill Clinton, has reportedly bought a 60 per cent share in the franchise. The deal is said to make it the most valuable chain in the world. The 58-year-old - a major political fundraiser - is listed on the Forbes Read more [...]

Simulcast events

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For those of you that are unable to see TEDxObserver in London, regional venues will be hosting their own TEDxObserver viewing. Please look at the map below to see where you can join! Some of these events will also include additional speakers and live performances.There is a charge of £10 for these events, however this is to cover your lunch and a set of refreshments on the day.Limited tickets available, book early to avoid disappointment! View TEDx simulcast locations in a larger map Read more [...]

Pierce Brosnan remains bonded to Malibu despite house sale

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Actor Pierce Brosnan has sold his Malibu beach retreat for $2.6 million.Brosnan and his wife, environmental activist and former broadcast journalist Keely Shaye Smith, put the property on the market at $3.9 million in 2010 while building another house nearby.The gated Mediterranean they sold has separate space for use as an office or media room and sits on more Read more [...]

Dry December has half of CA listed in ‘drought’ by U.S. Drought Monitor

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Last year and this year are both La Nina years, where the ocean waters are cooler than normal near the equator which impacts the flow of weather systems. Last year was an abnormally wet La Nina for California (not all La Ninas are dry or El Ninos wet, it is often over simplified). Last year at this time 99% of the state has normal or above normal rainfall and nowhere was listed in drought. This year 80% of the state is listed as dry or worse. 50% of the state is considered Read more [...]

Soho House private members club chain bought for £250m by American billionaire …

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By Sarah GrahamLast updated at 10:01 AM on 14th January 2012 Soho House, the private members club chain which has branches across the globe and is a favourite of A listers, has been bought for £250 million by an American billionaire. Ron Burkle, a friend of former U.S. president Bill Clinton, has reportedly bought a 60 per cent share in the franchise. The deal is said to make it the most valuable chain in the world. The 58-year-old - a major political fundraiser - is listed on the Forbes Read more [...]

Sign up for the Social Calendar

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The Spring Social Calendar is a list of spring and summer balls, gala evenings, cocktails and other events that raise money for good causes. If you would like such an event listed, please send details to Social Notes columnist Jennifer Campbell.Please do not include notices of sales, lectures or other events that are covered in other Gazette lists like Tip Sheet and Fall Fairs.In 40 words or less, respecting the sample format below, indicate the name, day, date, time and address of the event, name Read more [...]