Angry fans also attacked the house of Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan following the team's humiliating defeat.

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The house, known as Captain's Farm, comprises 10 acres and came into Mr. Cave's life in a charmed way: He was dispatched by Sotheby's to evaluate the house and its contents.

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Working as a captain in the front of the house, he hosted an illustrious clientele that included Aristotle Onassis and Jackie Kennedy, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor and Andy Warhol, before going on to preside over the dining rooms of several other landmark eateries throughout the city.

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The Concordia's captain, Francesco Schettino, remains under house arrest while he is investigated for possible criminal charges.

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Her husband's status as a Navy captain makes Ms. Giffords the only House member with a spouse on active military duty.

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In disappointing news for hardcore fans, he said Captain Spaulding and the rest of the degenerates from "House of 1, 000 Corpses" and "Devil's Rejects" are likely retired for good -- at least on his watch.

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The Concordia's captain, Francesco Schettino, is being investigated for possible criminal charges and remains under house arrest.

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