Monthly Archives: December 2013

Ex-Barclays boss Bob Diamond prepares City return with London-listed Africa …

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By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 22:32 GMT, 8 December 2013 | UPDATED: 22:32 GMT, 8 December 2013 Former boss: Bob Diamond left Barclays over the Libor rate-rigging scandal Bob Diamond is preparing a City return with a £150million share float to raise capital for a London-listed African bank.The former Barclays boss, who left in 2012 over the Libor rate-rigging scandal, has teamed up with billionaire Ashish Thakkar, chief executive of Mara Group.Their Atlas Mara vehicle will be Read more [...]

Bob Diamond returns to the City with launch of new Africa banking business

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Bob Diamond, one of the most controversial bankers to emerge from the financial crisis and the man ousted as boss of Barclays after a direct intervention by the Bank of England, is making a dramatic return to the City with the launch of a new Africa banking business.The financier once dubbed the "unacceptable face of banking", is attempting to raise $250m (£153m) by floating a fund on the London Stock Exchange within the next two weeks – he plans to use the proceeds to buy a stake in an Read more [...]

Villagers object to Redrow Homes’ plan to build homes in Crofton

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Controversial plans to build 68 new homes in Crofton have been submitted to Wakefield Council. Redrow Homes wants to build the houses on land off Priory Ridge, which is within the Nostell Estate.Campaigners spoke out against the plan last year when the site was allocated for housing in the council’s Local Development Framework (LDF) and Nostell Estate confirmed it was looking to sell it.They are concerned that it threatens Crofton’s village status, particularly Read more [...]

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition listed online for PS4, Xbox One (confirmed)

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A listing on Amazon for Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition suggests that a remake of Tomb Raider "re-built specifically" for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One could be released in 2014. According to the listing, the Definitive Edition features all of the game's downloadable content, a digital art book, six outfits for Lara and a digital comic. The game is listed for $59.99 on both PS4 and Xbox One and has a release date of Jan. 28, 2014. Tomb Raider was released earlier this year for PlayStation Read more [...]

Bay-Front Contemporary Newest Home for Sale in Barrington

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Take a look at the most recent home listed for sale in Barrington by clicking here.  It's been on the market for about five days.    This contemporary Narragansett Bay waterfront home sits at 3 Nayatt Road adjacent to Mussachuck Creek in the Nayatt Point neighborhood. It’s listed for almost $1.5 million. The three-story home includes 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a dining room and hardwood floors among its 2,500 square feet of living space. The house was built in 2003 and sits on Read more [...]

‘Starter Home’ Newest Listing in Bristol, Warren

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Take a look at the most recent home listed for sale in Bristol and Warren by clicking here.  It's been on the market for about three days.    This “starter home” sits at 28 Prospect St. just a short walk to the Bristol Town Common. It’s listed for $209,900. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a family room among its 1,860 square feet of living space. The house was built in 1979. It has a garage and a fenced-in yard.  The Mello Group real estate agency describe Read more [...]

The Next 7 Days: Upcoming business events for the week of Dec. 8, 2013

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MONDAYDECEMBER9 “WORKPLACE DIVERSITY/INCLUSION IN A CHANGING WORLD” JBT Media Holdings/Wheaton Consulting will host a seminar focusing on the changing workplace climate and how to avoid discrimination-related litigation. Pre-registration required. Where: Roanoke Higher Education Center, Room 408, 108 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $75 Contact: Keith Wheaton, 904-7742, keith.wheaton@jbtland.com TUESDAYDECEMBER10 VINTON STATE OF THE TOWN MEMBERSHIP Read more [...]

Penang imposes new housing rules for affordable homes from February 1

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Penang imposes new housing rules for affordable homes from February 1 BY LOOI SUE-CHERNDecember 08, 2013 The Penang government will impose new rules for low- and low-medium cost and affordable homes that will come into effect on February 1 next year. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said today that all public housing units priced up to RM42,000 (low-cost) and up to RM72,500 (low-medium cost) cannot be resold within the first 10 years after Read more [...]

Tomb Raider: The Definitive Edition listed online for PS4, Xbox One (confirmed)

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A listing on Amazon for Tomb Raider: The Definitive Edition suggests that a remake of Tomb Raider "re-built specifically" for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One could be released in 2014. According to the listing, The Definitive Edition features all of the game's downloadable content, a digital artbook, six outfits for Lara and a digital comic. The game is listed for $59.99 on both PS4 and Xbox One and has a release date of Jan. 28, 2014. Tomb Raider was released earlier this year for PlayStation Read more [...]

Preparing your home for cold days ahead

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JONESBORO, AR (KAIT)- Keeping your home warm could drain your wallet.As the temperature starts to drop over the next few days, there are several ways to keep the heat inside your home without breaking the bank. "We've got your basic pipe insulation; this will help with winds hitting your pipes and stuff like that," said Dane Boggs, assistant manager at Lowe's in Jonesboro. "We've got your faucet sock. The faucet socks can help protect the wind." Boggs advises people to start now preparing their Read more [...]