Monthly Archives: March 2012

Mother’s Day: Places to celebrate

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From a traditional pub lunch to a pampering day at a spa, there are any number of ways to treat your mum to a memorable Mother’s Day in Staffordshire. Many restaurants have created special menus to mark the day, while some of the county’s top visitor attractions are pulling out all the stops with an array of offers and events. ​ One of these is the Trentham Estate, which is offering free Read more [...]

FSA shifts concerns from commission to sales bias

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The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has cited a number of potential concerns it believes could lead to consumer detriment as firms make changes to their business models ahead of RDR implementation next year. Whereas the regulator believes it will put a stop to commission bias as a result of RDR, it said it is now worried about possible 'sales biases', as well as provider influence. The concerns are listed in the regulator's second Retail Conduct Risks Outlook, Read more [...]

China’s Sany Heavy eyes Tokyo listing-source

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Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:04am EDT * Construction equipment firm interested in TSE listing-source * Sany has not yet chosen underwriters, nothing concrete-source* TSE has 11 foreign firms listed; down from peak of 127 in 1991 (Updates with own sourcing, adds Sany PR's comments)By Nathan Layne and Elzio BarretoTOKYO/HONG KONG, March 13 (Reuters) - China's Sany Heavy Industry Co Ltd has shown interest in a possible listing in Tokyo, a source in the financial industry with Read more [...]

Yorkshire manor house near Harrogate

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Blubberhouses Hall is a very commanding Grade II listed country house in Yorkshire, situated near Harrogate. The house has an elevated setting and a commanding exterior, while inside the rooms have been modernised to provide comfortable family living. The ground floor accommodation is centered around a large panelled hall, off which are the elegant drawing room and a wonderful formal dining room. The study is well-proportioned while the breakfast kitchen has been updated to provide all the Read more [...]

Lord’s Cricket Ground opens gates for summertime events

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Lord’s Cricket Ground opens gates for summertime events Tuesday, 13 March 2012 09:47 Venues Events Lord’s Cricket Ground opens gates for summertime events With the start of the cricket season just around the corner, officials at Lord’s Cricket Ground have announced the summertime events packages available for corporate and private functions at the Home of Cricket in 2012.  Events organisers now have the opportunity to host alfresco celebrations Read more [...]

Premji Foundation to Sell Wipro Shares

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BY KENAN MACHADO MUMBAI -- Indian billionaire Azim Premji's trust said Monday it will sell up to 35 million shares or a 1.4% stake in Indian software exporter Wipro Ltd. to fund the founder trust's expansion plan, in a deal worth at least $300 million at current prices. The Azim Premji Foundation, whose endowment is held by the Azim Premji Trust, intends to raise the money to scale up its field programs by establishing district and state-level institutions across India, it said. The Read more [...]

AUSTRALIA has been listed as a potential “enemy of the internet”.

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Enabling Cookies in Internet Explorer 7, 8 9 Open the Internet Browser Click Tools Internet OptionsPrivacyAdvanced Check Override automatic cookie handling For First-party Cookies and Third-party Cookies click Accept Click OK and OK Enabling Cookies in Firefox Open the Firefox browser Click ToolsOptionsPrivacyUse custom settings for history Check Accept cookies from sites Check Accept third party cookies Select Keep until: they expire Click OK Enabling Read more [...]

Agent: Area Real Estate Stats Point to Seller’s Market

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Statistics. Are they reliable all of the time? Are they based on fact or assumptions? Or both? Do they really answer the questions, “Will my house sell quickly for a profit?” and “Will I get a good deal if I buy now?” Every day new numbers are reported based on the job market, interest rates and new programs by the federal government. All are important indicators, but they encompass a broad spectrum of the country and do not always accurately reflect on what is happening in the Seattle Read more [...]

Local charities relying on splashy events least efficient

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Charity pasta dinners and galas are cherished local traditions, but consider asking how much of the ticket price goes to the needy and how much goes to the rubber chicken.“You have to understand that if you’re going to a big, splashy charity event, part of the money that you’re contributing to the big, splashy charity event is going to pay for the big, splashy charity event,� said Cathy Barr, senior vice-president of Imagine Canada, which advocates for charity accountability. Read more [...]

Concierge Auctions and Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates, an Exclusive …

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JACKSON HOLE, Wyo., March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- A 13,000-square-foot luxury residence on 2.5 private acres and an adjacent .63-acre buildable lot located in the premier Granite Ridge community of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, in walking distance to Teton Village and just a 25-minute drive to downtown Jackson, will sell at auction on April 7th, Concierge Auctions Read more [...]