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SFO recovers £250,000 tennis club debenture from convicted fraudster
24 November, 2023 | News Releases Today at Southwark Crown Court, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) confiscated £250,000 from Achilleas Kallakis, one of the convicted fraudsters behind the UK’s largest ever mortgage fraud, held at the prestigious West London sports club, The Queen’s Club. SFO investigators identified the £250,000 debenture by tracing the funds through…
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Readers Speak: Homecare health personnel even more vulnerable now
Homecare health personnel even more vulnerable now Homecare staff has always had some level of risk doing their jobs in unfamiliar territory on someone else’s turf, and they have always been underappreciated. They learn that they are there to educate, support, treat and advocate for patients while considering and respecting the patient’s lifestyle and culture.…
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Gift Guide: Local shops offer whiskey woodworks, dough sheeters and doggie deals
Do you have whiskey aficionados on your holiday list? Check out this online Orlando store offering a variety of furniture and home-decor items handmade from discarded whiskey barrels. Or how about chefs who like to roll their own dough? Perhaps they would enjoy a locally made dough sheeter. And don’t forget your furry friends —…
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In retirement, what to do with so many books?
We’ve all heard the oft-repeated cliches of retirement: • Retirement is just a never-ending vacation. • Think about retirement as being two six-month holidays per year. • Why do retirees smile all the time? Because they can’t hear a word you’re saying. • Etc., etc., etc. My personal favorite is “retirement’s not for the timid.”…
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IKEA’s Black Friday sales budget-friendly Christmas decor, now even cheaper
When we think of Black Friday deals, IKEA isn’t usually the first place that comes to mind. However, the Swedish retail giant actually participates in the shopping event, even if the deals are slightly strange. You’d think the iconic lines like BILLY bookcase or the MALM bed would be on sale, but it’s more eclectic…
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The best beginner Celestron telescope is $100 off for Black Friday
Astronomy is a wonderful hobby with a rich history of tradition, but it can be tricky to work out where to start sometimes. The best telescopes can often feel too complex, while some budget options can be a little flimsy or less powerful. Thankfully, the Celestron NexStar 4SE is an ideal option for just about…
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Shop Holiday: Gift ideas for classical and jazz music lovers
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Four things to see: art and nightlife
‘Four things to see this week’ is sponsored by Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app. Bloomberg Connects lets you access museums, galleries and cultural spaces around the world on demand. Download the app here to access digital guides and explore a variety of content. Each week we bring you four of the most interesting objects…
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CMU is exploring use cases for Artificial Intelligence
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Deviant Music: Keeping the crowd happy
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } SALEM, N.H. — To get a good feel for the full talents of singer-songwriter-entertainer Steve Scott, you’d have to attend three very different shows on three different nights, probably in three different locales, maybe even different states. Scott, a…