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Saturday, February 28, 2009

News in Pics by Rons Bantwal – Mar 1 – Daijiworld.com


Daijiworld.com

News in Pics by Rons Bantwal – Mar 1
Daijiworld.com, India
Bollywood actress and Rao Watch brand ambassador Lisa Ray, at the launch of True Chronograph Collection in the metro on Wednesday February 25. Bollywood actor John Abraham on Tuesday February 24 night, launched UTV Bindaas' ‘Ungli Utha Bindass,’ a ...
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Saturday, February 28, 2009

Stars out in force for gala, Siegfried & Roy performance – Las Vegas Sun


Las Vegas Sun

Stars out in force for gala, Siegfried & Roy performance
Las Vegas Sun, NV
DeVito and Perlman are up, singing the praises of the clinic and offering his-and-her designer watches that go for $35000. A trip to the Hotel de Paris in Monaco, $15000. "A Magical Getaway" with David Copperfield at Copperfield Bay in the Bahamas? ...
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Saturday, February 28, 2009

Timex gets outdoorsy with Expedition WS4 – Cnet Asia


Cnet Asia

Timex gets outdoorsy with Expedition WS4
Cnet Asia, CA
About the size of a normal wristwatch, with a wide-screen dashboard, the WS4 includes an altimeter, barometer, thermometer, and compass. It can also serve as, of course, a versatile timepiece, chronograph, alarm, and timer.
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Saturday, February 28, 2009

Travel: Recharge In Luxury, Naturally – Sin Chew Jit Poh


Sin Chew Jit Poh

Travel: Recharge In Luxury, Naturally
Sin Chew Jit Poh, Malaysia
Taking advantage of all the resort has to offer, we warmed up in the early morning by swimming in our villa’s private pool while other guests took to the beach after climbing up the hill to watch the sun rise. Exploring the bay’s surroundings is an ...
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Saturday, February 28, 2009

Halladay works on curve, changeup – MLB.com


MLB.com

Halladay works on curve, changeup
MLB.com
Cone was that good. "You could just kick back and just watch the ballgame," Gaston said. "And Doc's the same way." Unfortunately for Gaston, Saturday's game provided no such luxury. After Halladay left, BJ Ryan walked three batters and gave up four ...
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Saturday, February 28, 2009

Spring Football Preview: The Backfield – GoHerd.com


GoHerd.com

Spring Football Preview: The Backfield
GoHerd.com, WV
With a young, but immensely talented group of freshmen linemen expected to contribute starting this spring, Harvey will have the luxury to find some holes to run through. A more experienced Calabrese will also help passing efficiency, ...
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Saturday, February 28, 2009

A Slowdown That May Slow Us Down – New York Times


New York Times

A Slowdown That May Slow Us Down
New York Times, United States
While a single mother in Sacramento complained that the state furloughs would force her to give up smoking, her only luxury, furloughed employees around the country have said that they see small sacrifices as necessary to prevent larger ones. ...
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Saturday, February 28, 2009

Motorola unveils the Rs1.11-lakh Aura for high spenders – domain-B


domain-B

Motorola unveils the Rs1.11-lakh Aura for high spenders
domain-B, India
... the same coating used in high-performance racing engines with a visual of the tungsten carbide gear mechanism on its rear and the outer surface is PVD coating, the same used for making luxury watches and gives AURA its polished and mirrored shine. ...
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Saturday, February 28, 2009

Rufus Lin Designs takes Azzaro watches outside Europe – Fibre2fashion.com


Fibre2fashion.com

Rufus Lin Designs takes Azzaro watches outside Europe
Fibre2fashion.com, India
Mr. Lin says that talks are underway to introduce Azzaro watches to Canada and the United States. Rufus Lin Designs, founded in 2000, imports and distributes fine luxury watches from independent manufacturers in Switzerland and Germany. ...
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Friday, February 27, 2009

Casting Out Devils, BMW’s 7 Becomes More Heavenly – New York Times


New York Times

Casting Out Devils, BMW’s 7 Becomes More Heavenly
New York Times, United States
And while I usually have no beef with icy Germanic interiors, the outgoing model took the dominatrix-in-Berlin theme too far; no flagship luxury sedan should make people suffer for their driving pleasure. Cabin demerits included obtuse controls and ...
posted by admin at 10:59 pm  

Friday, February 27, 2009

The 22-Year Ride – New York Times


New York Times

The 22-Year Ride
New York Times, United States
By KATHERINE BINDLEY ANDRE LICURSI began working as an elevator operator in a luxury co-op building on lower Fifth Avenue 22 years ago. Since then, dressed in a navy uniform trimmed in gold, Mr. Licursi has spent days and nights working the levers and ...
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Friday, February 27, 2009

A picture of a city in all its complexity – Boston Globe


Boston Globe

A picture of a city in all its complexity
Boston Globe, United States
During Katrina, Tim watches helplessly as looters clean out a Walmart. When he tries to arrest one of them, he's told to release him because there's no room for him in jail. On another occasion, Bruneau gets into a street shootout with looters. ...
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Friday, February 27, 2009

Capturing second-home owners – Cape Business Publishing Group


Cape Business Publishing Group

Capturing second-home owners
Cape Business Publishing Group, MA
The two- and three-bedroom units, fully furnished and appointed with high-end luxury touches, are selling for as little as $159900 for one-tenth fractional ownership. It’sa giant leap for the family that also owns the Hearth N’ Kettle restaurants, ...
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Friday, February 27, 2009

Review: Timex Expedition WS4 – CrunchGear


CrunchGear

Review: Timex Expedition WS4
CrunchGear, NY
You’re just bigger than the other sports watches, sweetie. Look at Suunto. Or look at Casio’s Pathfinder line. You’re about the same size but you have more features! What? The T-Touch said that? Well the T-Touch doesn’t have a huge, extremely readable ...
posted by admin at 2:17 pm  

Friday, February 27, 2009

Gucci Sells Bedat & Co. to LuxuryConcepts – Jewelers Circular Keystone Online


Jewelers Circular Keystone Online

Gucci Sells Bedat & Co. to LuxuryConcepts
Jewelers Circular Keystone Online, NY
Bedat & Co will continue to design, market, and sell luxury Swiss watches under the Bedat & Co. brand. Frank Low, CEO of LuxuryConcepts, which had been Bedat & Co.’s distributor in East Asia, said he is “delighted that we will be able to build upon the ...
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Friday, February 27, 2009

NESN25 Red Sox Classics Showdown: Lester No-Hitter vs. Damon's Return – NESN.com


NESN.com

NESN25 Red Sox Classics Showdown: Lester No-Hitter vs. Damon's Return
NESN.com, MA
He arrived just the nick of time to catch eight strong innings for Wakefield, even without the luxury of a cup during the first inning. The Red Sox weren’t the only ones celebrating. Senator Barack Obama defeated Senator Hillary Clinton to secure the ...
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Friday, February 27, 2009

Barbados property is a winning investment formula – Easier (press release)


Easier (press release)

Barbados property is a winning investment formula
Easier (press release), UK
Property prices in Barbados are appreciating at between 10 – 15% per year at the middle of the market and often higher at the luxury end, even during these harder economic times. Cluttons Barbados says the property market remains in a stage of growth ...
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Friday, February 27, 2009

Breitling Navitimer 125e Anniversaire unveiled – Wrist Dreams


Wrist Dreams

Breitling Navitimer 125e Anniversaire unveiled
Wrist Dreams, DE
The legendary Breitling Navitimer chronograph has been a favorite with pilots with its circular slide rule designed to compute all airborne navigation calculations. The Breitling Navitimer 125e Anniversaire is a highly distinctive version of this ...
posted by admin at 7:28 am  

Friday, February 27, 2009

Cartier Goes After QVC for Design Knock-Offs – mediabistro.com


mediabistro.com

Cartier Goes After QVC for Design Knock-Offs
mediabistro.com, NY
Here's a bit: Lawyers for the luxury brand told the court that QVC and 20 unnamed individuals at TWI and JMAM, "commenced the manufacture, distribution, advertising and/or sale of watches" that bear copies of the designs and trade dress of Cartier's ...
posted by admin at 7:09 am  

Friday, February 27, 2009

IWC LAUNCHES DA VINCI PERPETUAL CALENDAR DIGITAL DATE-MONTH – Eye of Dubai (press release)


Eye of Dubai (press release)

IWC LAUNCHES DA VINCI PERPETUAL CALENDAR DIGITAL DATE-MONTH
Eye of Dubai (press release), United Arab Emirates
Its flyback chronograph sets the standard. This watch harks back to the earliest digital-display timepieces from Schaffhausen of more than a hundred years ago. The name remains a watchword: in its tonneau shaped case, the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar ...
posted by admin at 5:47 am  

Friday, February 27, 2009

Stonewalling in Style: Bank of America Subpoenaed – ABC News


ABC News

Stonewalling in Style: Bank of America Subpoenaed
ABC News
The bank, which has received $45 billion in federal bailout money, defended the use of the luxury private plane for the hour-and-a-half flight, saying it was justified for efficiency and timing reasons. It cost at least $5000 an hour just for gasoline ...
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Friday, February 27, 2009

[27.02.2009] Spring Drive Sonnerie от Credor – WATCH&CLOCK


WATCH&CLOCK

[27.02.2009] Spring Drive Sonnerie от Credor
WATCH&CLOCK, Russia
Credor (подразделение SEIKO Watch Company) создал Spring Drive Sonnerie. Имя Credor происходит от французских “cret” и “d’or”, что, наверное, можно перевести лучшее золото. Sonnerie имеет почти мистический статус в часовом мире. ...
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Friday, February 27, 2009

Motorola launches Aura in India – TechShout!


TechShout!

Motorola launches Aura in India
TechShout!, India
In an exclusive posh event on February 26, 2009, held in Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, LG launched Aura, the luxury phone inspired by luxury watches and handcrafted design. The phone was launched in the presence of Indian actor Abhishek ...
posted by admin at 2:57 am  

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Visitors urged to watch for crocs – Fraser Coast Chronicle


Fraser Coast Chronicle

Visitors urged to watch for crocs
Fraser Coast Chronicle, Australia
But the Luxury Afloat houseboat hire operator from Tin Can Bay is urging customers to take reasonable care. Mr Pollard was responding to reports of a major Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service operation to find a 3.5m to 4m “big lizard” last seen at ...
posted by admin at 3:49 pm  

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Sexy drop-top Volante unveiled – The Sun


The Sun

Sexy drop-top Volante unveiled
The Sun, UK
The interior is thoroughbred Aston, with the very finest materials and instruments that look like chronograph jewellery. And everything is just that little bit more intimate thanks to the low soft-top roof. Underneath the body beautiful is all the ...
posted by admin at 2:19 pm  

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Embrace Your Love Of “The Real Housewives” – The Frisky


The Frisky

Embrace Your Love Of “The Real Housewives”
The Frisky, Georgia
If you were rich, you wouldn’t buy your daughter who doesn’t have a driver’s license a luxury car the way Lynne and her husband did. You wouldn’t consider buying a yacht just because it had a dish washer like Vicki. And you wouldn’t admonish your ...
posted by admin at 1:05 pm  

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Yankees Shaft Loyal Fans, Provide Other Stadium Goers TVs – New York Magazine


New York Magazine

Yankees Shaft Loyal Fans, Provide Other Stadium Goers TVs
New York Magazine,  USA
Given that one of the main reasons the new Yankee Stadium exists is to provide more luxury boxes than the old, it was inevitable that some long-time, partial-season-ticket holders were going to have seats at the new digs that weren’t as choice as the ...
posted by admin at 10:01 am  

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Suspect took $13m worth of watches – AsiaOne


AsiaOne

Suspect took $13m worth of watches
AsiaOne, Singapore
By Sujin Thomas THE loot that a former employee of luxury watch retailer Cortina was alleged to have made off with is worth more than $13 million in the marketplace. Jerry Ee (right), who is wanted by police for the Christmas Day heist at Cortina's ...
posted by admin at 9:34 am  

Thursday, February 26, 2009

New Stadium In LA: Let the Bidding Begin for a New NFL Franchise – Bleacher Report


Bleacher Report

New Stadium In LA: Let the Bidding Begin for a New NFL Franchise
Bleacher Report, CA
... than spend $60 plus a ticket to watch bad football. Especially now that the economy is in trouble. I think the NFL is going to take a hit, because spending money on NFL related items ranging from games to merchandise is a luxury, not a necessity. ...
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Jaeger-LeCoultre, the exquisite name in watch making opens a … – Eye of Dubai (press release)


Eye of Dubai (press release)

Jaeger-LeCoultre, the exquisite name in watch making opens a ...
Eye of Dubai (press release), United Arab Emirates
Reflecting the epitome of luxury watch making and savoir-faire of the manufacture, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique is adorned with high qualitative fabrics, refined colours and authentic materials such as leather, American walnut wood and steel. ...
posted by admin at 11:42 pm  

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

LTTE leaders' luxury life exposed; a swimming pool located – Ministry of Defence (press release)


Ministry of Defence (press release)

LTTE leaders' luxury life exposed; a swimming pool located
Ministry of Defence (press release), Sri Lanka
Troops of 9 Gemunu Watch (9 GW) and 6 GW operating in west of Puthukkudiyiruppu captured the swimming pool and its surrounding fortifications following hours long fighting, military sources said. The swimming pool is 50 feet long and 30 feet width. ...
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Sea inspiration – Malaysia Star


Malaysia Star

Sea inspiration
Malaysia Star, Malaysia
About 85% of the product range comprises jewellery while the rest is made up of watches and other accessories like brooches and silk scarves. The emphasis is on creative and affordable jewellery. The complementary lines offer a choice of trendy, ...
posted by admin at 4:25 pm  

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

The Stars Come Out…To Rent Hybrid SUVs – Daily Green


Daily Green

The Stars Come Out...To Rent Hybrid SUVs
Daily Green
Green SUV CEO Damien Breen says, "I felt it was time for a luxury car service to take part in eliminating gas-guzzling, high-emission vehicles from the roads. We realize many people want to contribute to the environment, but can't see themselves being ...
posted by admin at 2:59 pm  

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Gucci sells Bedat & Co to LuxuryConcepts – Retail Jeweller


Retail Jeweller

Gucci sells Bedat & Co to LuxuryConcepts
Retail Jeweller, UK
Under the ownership of LuxuryConcepts, Bedat & Co will continue to design, market and sell luxury Swiss watches under its own brand. LuxuryConcepts chief executive Frank Low said: “I am excited at the opportunities that lie ahead for Bedat & Co. and am ...
posted by admin at 10:23 am  

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

LG’s Watch Phone Pricing Itself Out of the Market? – Dialaphone


Dialaphone

LG’s Watch Phone Pricing Itself Out of the Market?
Dialaphone, UK
At a time when expensive gadgets are even more of a luxury than normal, it’s perhaps surprising to read the rumours concerning how one of the most gadgety of mobile gadgets is going to cost more than most top-end smartphones. LG showed off their watch ...
posted by admin at 10:21 am  

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Race for the Mace – SkySports


SkySports

Race for the Mace
SkySports
Having won the series in Australia they go into this return clash with their best XI fit and firing, a luxury which Ponting could only dream of as he looked around the dressing room during his side's tour match in Potchefstroom over the weekend and did ...
posted by admin at 7:09 am  

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Uncovered: extreme Bentley – iAfrica.com


iAfrica.com

Uncovered: extreme Bentley
iAfrica.com, South Africa
A 'Physical Vapour Deposition' process — normally used as a coating on industrial tools, watches and even hip replacement joints — is applied to all stainless steel components to give a lustrous and durable finish. Also embracing the spirit of the ...
The Bentley Continental Supersports carpages
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posted by admin at 7:01 am  

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

John Tortorella’s Cup runneth over: Will New York drink the Kool-Ade? – Examiner.com


Examiner.com

John Tortorella’s Cup runneth over: Will New York drink the Kool-Ade?
Examiner.com
Coaches are hired to be fired as few have had the luxury to walk away of their own accord. Tortorella may have wanted to stand behind the Rangers’ bench but the job comes with the weight of New York with it. If nothing else, the media will be visiting ...
posted by admin at 6:17 am  

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Rajasthan: Princely tour in land of the maharajas – Telegraph.co.uk


Telegraph.co.uk

Rajasthan: Princely tour in land of the maharajas
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom
This is five-star luxury all the way, from the service and the restaurants to the accommodation and the amenities, and although the Oberoi here is a business hotel rather than a leisure hotel, as far as the kids were concerned, the place was a fun ...
posted by admin at 4:56 am  

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Manchester United's Darren Fletcher's fiancee has knife held to … – Mirror.co.uk


Mirror.co.uk

Manchester United's Darren Fletcher's fiancee has knife held to ...
Mirror.co.uk, UK
It is thought the haul included luxury watches worth more than £150000. Police refused to confirm whether Hayley was forced to open a safe that contained a substantial amount of cash. The incident was the latest in a spate of raids on the homes of ...
posted by admin at 1:26 am  

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Atlanta Braves Spring Training Fan Guide – Bleacher Report


Bleacher Report

Atlanta Braves Spring Training Fan Guide
Bleacher Report, CA
Additionally, there are two large party decks, open air patios, and four luxury suites. Built as the centerpiece to the 220-acre Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex, Champion Stadium is a throwback to the glorious ballparks of America's past. ...
posted by admin at 10:15 pm  

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

With new watches, Yurman seeks instant 'Classic' – National Jeweler Network


National Jeweler Network

With new watches, Yurman seeks instant 'Classic'
National Jeweler Network, NY
Evan said he was also influenced by the designs of American automobiles of the early 1960s, an influence evidenced in the Chronograph's subdials, which resemble auto gauges. The alligator straps feature buffalo-skin lining, which is comfortable against ...
Born in the USA GQ
all 2 news articles
posted by admin at 5:51 pm  

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Glashütte Original – Baselworld nieuws – Horloge.info


Horloge.info

Glashütte Original - Baselworld nieuws
Horloge.info, Netherlands
Horloge.info publiceert nu alvast de drie nieuwe modellen: Senator Meissen Tourbillon, Senator Navigator met eeuwigdurende kalender en de Lady Serenade Chronograph. Om te beginnen met de Glashütte Original Senator Meissen Tourbillon, ...
posted by admin at 5:45 pm  

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Pre-Baselworld 2009: Glashutte Original Senator Navigator … – Vialuxe News


Vialuxe News

Pre-Baselworld 2009: Glashutte Original Senator Navigator ...
Vialuxe News, CA
Enriched by the exclusive panorama date display, a new leap year indicator and other technical specialties, this dynamic luxury watch incorporates the finest Saxon horological achievements in an adventurous, high-flying design. indications on the hours ...
posted by admin at 4:31 pm  

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Born in the USA – GQ


GQ

Born in the USA
GQ
The round-faced, 43.5-mm timepiece (46 mm for the chronograph) sports a base movement by Swiss firm ETA and Dubois Dépraz complications for the chronograph and moon phase versions. (All are automatic.) The name's well chosen: Styling is classic Yurman, ...
posted by admin at 4:08 pm  

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Best job in Brazil? Painting nude Carnival models – The Associated Press


The Associated Press

Best job in Brazil? Painting nude Carnival models
The Associated Press
Slight, soft-spoken and unassuming, Almeida devotes his art to a sideshow of the samba parades: models who earn about $250 a night to mingle, clad only in paint, with high-rollers in the luxury boxes. Wearing plaid pants, a green shirt with a red ...
posted by admin at 1:50 pm  

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Alston Making Immediate Impact – OrlandoMagic.com


OrlandoMagic.com

Alston Making Immediate Impact
OrlandoMagic.com
But the Magic have not awarded newly acquired point guard Rafer Alston any such luxury. He’s been thrown straight into the fire. Without the comfort of a single full practice, Alston has gone from running the court with the Rockets’ Yao Ming and Tracy ...
posted by admin at 11:05 am  

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Five reasons why Marquette won't win the NCAA Tournament – Examiner.com


Examiner.com

Five reasons why Marquette won't win the NCAA Tournament
Examiner.com
Marquette does not have this luxury. They might be one of the few teams in the nation that has used the same five man rotation all year long, but at what cost? Playing starters 35 minutes a game is going to take a toll in March when this team ...
posted by admin at 8:04 am  

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Karóra az MV Augustától Giacomo Agostini tiszteletére – A5.hu


A5.hu

Karóra az MV Augustától Giacomo Agostini tiszteletére
A5.hu, Hungary
A mindössze ötven darabos limitált széria első példányát Bressel 1665 Chronograph Rattrapante Foudroyante Ago-nak nevezték el, és bár az árat nem hozták nyilvánosságra, biztosak lehetünk benne, hogy nem ilyet látunk majd a robogós pizzafutár csuklóján. ...
posted by admin at 6:01 am  

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Producers of luxury goods are suffering in the downturn – Economist


Economist

Producers of luxury goods are suffering in the downturn
Economist, UK
At the beginning of February Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, the French luxury-goods empire, reported flat profits for last year. Its jewellery division faltered and sales of watches, wines and spirits fell. Consumers have less of a taste for quality ...
posted by admin at 5:26 am  
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