Monthly Archives: May 2015

Toronto Mean Girls mansion listed for sale at $14.8M

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For a measly $14.8 million, you can live like Regina George — or in her house at least. Yes, the Bridle Path mansion that was used as Regina’s home in “Mean Girls” is up for sale. (Sotheby’s International) You too can browse through the closet looking for the perfect pink outfit for your Wednesday. Even shake it to Kelis’ “Milkshake” in the family room. (Sotheby’s International) And pound back Kalteen Bars in the kitchen — you really want to lose three pounds, after all. (Sotheby’s Read more [...]

Montrose author wins book award voted for by youngsters

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Carmen Reid is the winner of the 2015 Angus Book Award. By Nikki MitchellNikki.Mitchell@jpress.co.ukTwitter: @acp_Nikki Carmen Reid has won the award for her novel ‘Cross My Heart’ - a gripping story of espionage and war-time resistance, which has been published by Corgi Children’s Books.Celebrating its 20th year, the award gives pupils the chance to vote for their favourite book from recently published fiction Read more [...]

VIP child sex abuse probe: Police investigate more than 1400 people including …

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Operation Hydrant, the group set up by the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) to explore links between investigations by different police forces into “prominent public persons” alleged to have committed child sex abuse, revealed the figures. Out of the 1,433 suspects identified, 216 are now dead.The group's chair, Norfolk Chief Constable Simon Bailey, said at a briefing: “The referrals are increasing on an almost daily basis. The numbers I refer to today are a snapshot in time.” Rolf Read more [...]

Listed firms post 1.89% rise in Q1 profits

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Despite the lacklustre economy, listed companies continued to do well in the first quarter of 2015. (File photo by Thanarak Khunton) Listed companies posted a combined net profit of 226.86 billion baht, up 1.89% on year and 232.15% on quarter, in the first three months of this year, the Stock Exchange of Thailand said on Wednesday. The quarterly jump was largely due to inventory revaluation of companies in the energy, utilities and petrochemicals sectors SET executive vice-president Read more [...]

Big cheers as Corn Exchange opens again

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THE renovation of Witney’s Corn Exchange has been welcomed by civic leaders after the building reopened following a three-year closure. At the unveiling, which doubled as the town mayor’s ball, the redecorated interior of the Victorian building was revealed to more than 100 guests. The Grade II listed building, which dates back to 1863, was closed down three years ago after a series of safety concerns. After the £750,000 revamp, the building now boasts a grand foyer, Read more [...]

F. Scott Fitzgerald ‘Great Gatsby’ House Is Listed For $3.9M In Long Island …

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Looking for a place to throw raucous parties this summer? Need a lavish seven-bedroom estate to store all your champagne and silk shirts? If you have $3.9 million to spare, you might just be in luck. The New York house where F. Scott Fitzgerald lived when he wrote part of “The Great Gatsby” just went on the market in Great Neck, Long Island. The nearly century-old mansion measures over 5,000 square feet and still retains some its original features, including arched windows, crown moldings Read more [...]

F. Scott Fitzgerald ‘Great Gatsby’ House Is Listed For $3.9M In Long Island …

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Looking for a place to throw raucous parties this summer? Need a lavish seven-bedroom estate to store all your champagne and silk shirts? If you have $3.9 million to spare, you might just be in luck. The New York house where F. Scott Fitzgerald lived when he wrote part of “The Great Gatsby” just went on the market in Great Neck, Long Island. The nearly century-old mansion measures over 5,000 square feet and still retains some its original features, including arched windows, crown moldings Read more [...]