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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Train station project delayed – Boston Globe


Boston Globe

Train station project delayed
Boston Globe, United States - Noah Bierman
At one time, the redevelopment was budgeted at more than $110 million and included a major retail center, a luxury hotel, and a movie theater. But in 2005, federal officials initiated an audit of the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority, focusing on the ...
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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Playing for Overtime – Athletic Business


Athletic Business

Playing for Overtime
Athletic Business - Andrew Cohen
Arenas and stadiums that were built just for sport tend to feature small building footprints, narrow concourses and limited height, making it harder to add luxury suites and leaving little room for ancillary spaces such as restrooms and concessions ...
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Thursday, April 30, 2009

No time for crisis to affect growth – Emirates Business 24/7


Emirates Business 24/7

No time for crisis to affect growth
Emirates Business 24/7, United Arab Emirates - Aimee Greaves
It was the first manufacturer of the split-second chronograph wristwatch and the all-electric clock. Brothers Jean and Charles Stern bought the company in 1932 and it has remained in the family ever since. Thierry is the fourth generation of Sterns; ...
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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Maitres du Temps Black Chapter One Ultra Luxury Watch – Examiner.com


Examiner.com

Maitres du Temps Black Chapter One Ultra Luxury Watch
Examiner.com
In addition to the time, the watch features a perpetual calendar, power reserve indicator, chronograph, GMT time, and roller based day of the week and moon phase on the top and bottom of the watch. All this is powered by an in-house made manually-wound ...
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Thursday, April 30, 2009

How to Visit Exotic Car Dealerships and Service Centers for … – Examiner.com


Examiner.com

How to Visit Exotic Car Dealerships and Service Centers for ...
Examiner.com
Residents of the Mid-Atlantic Region have growing opportunities to shop for or come to see luxury and exotic supercars up close and in person. Consider shopping for an exotic car somewhat similar to visiting a private art gallery or public museum. ...
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Thursday, April 30, 2009

The Bailiffscourt Hotel and Health Spa – Times Online


Times Online

The Bailiffscourt Hotel and Health Spa
Times Online, UK
The hotel - a faux medieval house painstakingly created from reclaimed 13th to 17th century derelict buildings - delivers a warm welcome and easygoing, cosy luxury. EXPERIENCE I was slightly dubious about how much I would enjoy a 90-minute Brushes with ...
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Thursday, April 30, 2009

New watch report highlights Chinese consumer trends – 30/04/09 – MoodieReport


MoodieReport

New watch report highlights Chinese consumer trends - 30/04/09
MoodieReport, UK
Results of the annual World Watch Report 2009 have revealed major trends in the luxury watch industry. The 5th edition of the World Watch Report market study published by IC-Agency, a company specialising in luxury digital marketing, deciphers queries ...
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Thursday, April 30, 2009

The Concierge | Four-Star Family Style – New York Times


New York Times

The Concierge | Four-Star Family Style
New York Times, United States
The luxury of dining here — what makes it unique in the four-star lineup — is that you sit chopstick-to-knife-tip with the chef. He's not off taping “Top Chef” or cooking at his other restaurant downtown. Masa Takayama is right there in front of you, ...
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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Christie's to auction rare watches – MSN India


MSN India

Christie's to auction rare watches
MSN India, India
The auction will also feature several rare Patek Phillipe watches, Rolex sports watches, a Malte Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater from Vacheron Constantin, a Circus Minute Repeater, an automated timekeeper from Ulysse Nardin and a rare Baignoire ...
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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Preity Zinta, Neil Nitin Mukesh to feature in an Italian timepiece ad – Spicezee


Spicezee

Preity Zinta, Neil Nitin Mukesh to feature in an Italian timepiece ad
Spicezee, India
The duo will soon be seen flaunting the Italian luxury watches while endorsing the brand in the commercial. An insider reveals, "Neil was the only option for this ad because of his international looks. His stubble gives him a rugged look, which is what ...
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Thursday, April 30, 2009

The Porsche Cayenne Range Extended – carpages


carpages

The Porsche Cayenne Range Extended
carpages, UK
Priced from £64753, the Porsche Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 is supplied with a unique Porsche Design Chronograph watch and four-piece luggage set bearing the 'Porsche Design Edition 3' label. Our Porsche Cayenne Guide lists the full ...
Cayenne range extended by new diesel engine and hybrid drive Easier (press release)
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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Angular Momentum Happy Skull Watch – Examiner.com


Examiner.com

Angular Momentum Happy Skull Watch
Examiner.com
Aside from Ghost Rider references, probably when it is covered in diamonds - as is the 'case' with this unique Angular Momentum Happy Skull watch. Angular Momentum is a Swiss luxury watch maker who mainly produces customized watches for the wealthly ...
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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Confessions of Three Shopaholic Authors: Recovery Conversations … – PR Web (press release)


PR Web (press release)

Confessions of Three Shopaholic Authors: Recovery Conversations ...
PR Web (press release), WA
Set to the tom-tom beat of New York City in the 90's, it follows her into a world of luxury labels, classic cars, Hamptons homes, and polo matches. Before long, though, "credit card debts mounted, rents went unpaid, money was borrowed, and unscrupulous ...
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Miami-Dade police say they've caught infamous Kendall Rapist – MiamiHerald.com


MiamiHerald.com

Miami-Dade police say they've caught infamous Kendall Rapist
MiamiHerald.com, FL
The woman passed out and was dragged under a tree. He took her Seiko watch and then made her take off her clothing, including shoes and socks, before covering her face with her shirt. He raped the woman and then gave her the watch back. • Aug. ...
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

New role, but the same old game for Biggio – Houston Chronicle


Houston Chronicle

New role, but the same old game for Biggio
Houston Chronicle, United States
While big league clubs employ a crew of groundskeepers to handle the job, high schools, even relatively prosperous ones such as St. Thomas, don't dream of such a luxury. But this guy is no ordinary high school coach. “Part of the job,” says Craig ...
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

It's the bomb – GQ


GQ

It's the bomb
GQ
It's probably not destined for a revival at the Swiss watch shows anytime soon, but Breitling's "countdown chronograph" (c. 1940), one of the many archival pieces on display in the brand's new book, is among the coolest specimens we've seen. ...
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

It's the bomb – GQ


GQ

It's the bomb
GQ
It's probably not destined for a revival at the Swiss watch shows anytime soon, but Breitling's "countdown chronograph" (c. 1940), one of the many archival pieces on display in the brand's new book, is among the coolest specimens we've seen. ...
posted by admin at 4:02 pm  

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Cayenne range extended by new diesel engine and hybrid drive – Easier (press release)


Easier (press release)

Cayenne range extended by new diesel engine and hybrid drive
Easier (press release), UK
Priced from £64753, the Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 is supplied with a unique Porsche Design Chronograph watch and four-piece luggage set bearing the ‘Porsche Design Edition 3' label. As is self evident, the desire to constantly improve is a ...
posted by admin at 2:17 pm  

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Acting Director Of Philly Car Share Denies Repos, Still Loves You … – Philebrity.com


Philebrity.com

Acting Director Of Philly Car Share Denies Repos, Still Loves You ...
Philebrity.com, PA
“Philly Car Share has reduced its fleet somewhat over the last six months,” he says, citing the economy as a deciding factor in pulling some of PCS's luxury models over that period, “but nothing's been repossessed.” (Representatives from McMahon ...
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

‘The pen business is not dead' – Business Line


Business Line

‘The pen business is not dead'
Business Line, India - Swetha Kannan
Today, Montblanc is a luxury brand as popular for its jewellery, watches, leather goods and other accessories as it is for its classic fountain pens. Globally, Montblanc has over 350 boutiques selling its whole range of products; India alone has 16 of ...
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Swatch Group Opens Second Tourbillon Boutique In United States – Vialuxe News


Vialuxe News

Swatch Group Opens Second Tourbillon Boutique In United States
Vialuxe News, CA
Amidst a turbulent period marked by considerable downsizing within the luxury industry, the powerful Swatch Group shows no signs of slowing its growth. Indeed, this Tourbillon Boutique inaugural follows immediately upon the heels of Omega's flagship ...
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Can Jewelers Stay Afloat in Sea of Sales? – Brandweek Magazine


Brandweek Magazine

Can Jewelers Stay Afloat in Sea of Sales?
Brandweek Magazine, NY
Asked about jewelry, 53 percent of luxury consumers surveyed said the last piece of jewelry they bought was discounted, and 60 percent reported the same for watches. "Discounts today just aren't compelling," Danziger says. ...
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

To celebrate its 150-Year Anniversary Boucheron super-sizes its … – Guide des joailliers


Guide des joailliers

To celebrate its 150-Year Anniversary Boucheron super-sizes its ...
Guide des joailliers, France
Since then Reflet watches, with the quick and easy interchangeable strap system, have always been considered an undeniable success in the luxury watch world. Cherished by its female fans it is often forgotten that an every growing male clientele also ...
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

'American Idol': On the scene at the Top 5 performance night – Entertainment Weekly


Entertainment Weekly

'American Idol': On the scene at the Top 5 performance night
Entertainment Weekly
At home, we have the luxury of a professionally mixed sound experience that favors the music over the audience. Danny - Not a fan of Danny's but this was his best performance & I think he did a great job. First time ever I was like "Wow" I almost have ...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Christie's to auction rare watches (With Images) – SINDH TODAY


SINDH TODAY

Christie's to auction rare watches (With Images)
SINDH TODAY, Pakistan
The auction will also feature several rare Patek Phillipe watches, Rolex sports watches, a Malte Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater from Vacheron Constantin, a Circus Minute Repeater, an automated timekeeper from Ulysse Nardin and a rare Baignoire ...
posted by admin at 10:13 pm  

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

COVER STORY: Jon and Kate Plus 8 Dad Caught With Other Woman – Us Magazine


Us Magazine

COVER STORY: Jon and Kate Plus 8 Dad Caught With Other Woman
Us Magazine, NY
Sadly, it seems that their unending desire to "have more" (time, money, luxury, security, etc) is tearing apart the fabric of their family. Regardless of how she treats him or he treats her, they have basically "sold" their family. ...
posted by admin at 7:44 pm  

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

HRW: UAE's torture royal must face justice – PRESS TV


PRESS TV

HRW: UAE's torture royal must face justice
PRESS TV, Iran
Near the end of the 45-minute tape, Shah Poor is made to lie on the ground and the sheikh drives over him repeatedly in his luxury Mercedes 4x4, with the sound of what appears to be breaking bones audible on the tape. The United Arab Emirates Interior ...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Creating Luxury in Days of Denial – New York Times


New York Times

Creating Luxury in Days of Denial
New York Times, United States
By LAURA M. HOLSON “WATCH out for obstacles,” Michael White said as he navigated between two construction workers — one hammering a plank, the other shearing plywood with a power saw. “It'sa bit precarious right now.” A blog by Frank Bruni and other ...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Sarver weighs in on Suns' offseason – East Valley Tribune


East Valley Tribune

Sarver weighs in on Suns' offseason
East Valley Tribune, AZ
In terms of going forward, Sarver made it clear he's willing to pay the luxury tax next year if it's the only way the Suns can put a playoff team on the floor. Assuming Phoenix picks up the options on Nash and Louis Amundson, it will have approximately ...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Summer's Stylish Sports Watches – Forbes


Forbes

Summer's Stylish Sports Watches
Forbes, NY
Chosen wisely, a sports watch will take you from weekend to boardroom. "There are a lot of elegant sports watches out there," says Matthew Morse, US editor of Revolution, a luxury watch magazine based in Mauritius. Indeed, some of the most rabid watch ...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Nothing But the Truth – Movie City News


Movie City News

Nothing But the Truth
Movie City News, CA
The script allows the murderer, who picks out his victims from nudie-cutie magazine pictorials, the luxury of knowing the girl's telephone numbers and addresses without having to waste time paging through a telephone directory. ...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Can jewelers stay afloat in sea of sales? – National Jeweler Network


National Jeweler Network

Can jewelers stay afloat in sea of sales?
National Jeweler Network, NY
Asked about jewelry, 53 percent of luxury consumers surveyed said the last piece of jewelry they bought was discounted, and 60 percent reported the same for watches. "Discounts today just aren't compelling," Danziger says. ...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Handgun Cartridges I Admire – Shooting Times Magazine


Shooting Times Magazine

Handgun Cartridges I Admire
Shooting Times Magazine
I was able to reproduce and chronograph Elmer's screamers. The solid version of the Keith bullet averaged 1130 fps from the 6.5-inch barrel of the Outdoorsman; the hollowpoint version weighing 155 grains hit 1190 fps. Don't try this at home--not even I ...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

LVMH Resilient In First Quarter 2009 – Vialuxe News


Vialuxe News

LVMH Resilient In First Quarter 2009
Vialuxe News, CA
The various luxury categories within LVMH certainly experienced some difficulty. Wines and Spirits and Perfumes & Cosmetics saw declines of 16% and 8% respectively, while Watches & Jewelry was down 27%--a factor that LVMH attributes to de-stocking ...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Europe's invaders push the green button – BBC News


BBC News

Europe's invaders push the green button
BBC News, UK
In certain quarters, environmental progress in rich western countries is sometimes vilified as a decadent, guilt-laden luxury akin to champagne socialism, which is irrelevant (and usually detrimental) to the real needs of developing countries. ...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

AMVOX2 Chronograph DBS – Guide des joailliers


Guide des joailliers

AMVOX2 Chronograph DBS
Guide des joailliers, France
La montre de pilote la plus absolue se prévaut L'AMVOX2 Chronograph DBS assure le lien entre mécanique sportive et horlogerie d'exception. vertical, breveté Jaeger-LeCoultre, est une révolution dans le monde de l'horlogerie. ...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Paris Gallery named premium luxury retailer of the year at Retail … – AME Info


AME Info

Paris Gallery named premium luxury retailer of the year at Retail ...
AME Info, United Arab Emirates
Paris Gallery offers a premium assortment of over 450 international brands in fragrances, cosmetics, watches, jewellery, fashion apparel, eyewear and accessories. After the ceremony, Mr Ismail Al Fahim, said that being named the Premium Luxury Retailer ...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Jaeger-LeCoultre et Aston Martin : AMVOX2 Chronograph DBS – Guide des joailliers


Guide des joailliers

Jaeger-LeCoultre et Aston Martin : AMVOX2 Chronograph DBS
Guide des joailliers, France
La montre de pilote la plus absolue se prévaut L'AMVOX2 Chronograph DBS assure le lien entre mécanique sportive et horlogerie d'exception. vertical, breveté Jaeger-LeCoultre, est une révolution dans le monde de l'horlogerie. ...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Bonds watches Giants beat LA, Zito has found a caddy – Examiner.com


Examiner.com

Bonds watches Giants beat LA, Zito has found a caddy
Examiner.com
For the Giants to have the luxury of giving Molina some consistent nights off should pay dividends down the stretch, not to mention if they can get this type of performance from Zito with some regularity. As for the game itself, the Giants rallied in ...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Watch Season Finale of VH1's Tough Love With Cast Members Abiola … – PR Web (press release)


PR Web (press release)

Watch Season Finale of VH1's Tough Love With Cast Members Abiola ...
PR Web (press release), WA
Natasha Malinsky and Abiola Abrams will watch the shows season finale with their guests and also be raffled off to go on a double date with two lucky winners. The event will also feature a free martini hour from 7:30-8:30PM courtesy of Americana Luxury ...
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Monday, April 27, 2009

'Spider' Silva must fight, White says – FOXSports.com


FOXSports.com

'Spider' Silva must fight, White says
FOXSports.com
I have the luxury of saying, "I can learn a lot about MMA from this fight. Just as an observer I can see things that Anderson is doing that I like, like front kicks to the knee." But for you, if a bunch of drunk people and fight-ignorant writers don't ...
posted by admin at 10:25 pm  

Monday, April 27, 2009

Infiniti G37x the right mix of luxury, performance – Driving.ca


Driving.ca

Infiniti G37x the right mix of luxury, performance
Driving.ca, Canada
And the spot on the console where the clock sits has been shaped to resemble a wrist watch, strap attached. Now that's a neat little touch. On the outside, Nissan likes to talk about its wave form hood and athletic stance - search me, ...
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Monday, April 27, 2009

Tata Nano debuts with 1 millon requests; watch out Toyota Corolla – Weekly Driver


Weekly Driver

Tata Nano debuts with 1 millon requests; watch out Toyota Corolla
Weekly Driver, CA
Offered since 1958, it's considered the first luxury car for the middle class. Sold worldwide since 1976, it's manufactured by Ford Europe, a Ford Motor Company subsidiary. 1. Ford F-Series: 515513; 2. Chevy Silverado: 465065; 3. ...
posted by admin at 3:46 pm  

Monday, April 27, 2009

Familiar names return as Moni Ducci makes major push into the … – MoodieReport


MoodieReport

Familiar names return as Moni Ducci makes major push into the ...
MoodieReport, UK
“The objective was to make the line a status symbol synonymous with luxury,” she said. So far progress is encouraging. Within three months of its domestic debut in Abu Dhabi's Marina Mall, the stylish Moni Ducci watches were introduced onboard UAE ...
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Monday, April 27, 2009

Why buy luxury bags when – WALA-TV FOX10


WALA-TV FOX10

Why buy luxury bags when
WALA-TV FOX10, AB
They also offer designer sunglasses and watches for a similar rental fee. At BorrowMyHandbag , there is no monthly fee and shipping is free, and you're just charged for the time that you keep the bag. One Gucci bag rents for $209 a month, ...
posted by admin at 11:19 am  

Monday, April 27, 2009

Consumers still upbeat in times of recession – Shanghai Daily


Shanghai Daily

Consumers still upbeat in times of recession
Shanghai Daily, China
He would possibly be pleased with the consumer desire to rationalize spending and cut down on luxury goods in 2009. Consumers say that they plan to spend less on jewelry, bags and watches in 2009 as compared to 2008. The luxury goods manufacturers who ...
posted by admin at 11:12 am  

Monday, April 27, 2009

Rare Patek Philippe Chronographs Star In Antiquorum's May 2009 Auction – Vialuxe News


Vialuxe News

Rare Patek Philippe Chronographs Star In Antiquorum's May 2009 Auction
Vialuxe News, CA
An exceptional square-button split-seconds chronograph in stainless steel, Ref. 1436 represents one of Patek Philippe's most elusive creations. Produced in 1945 and sold in 1949, this chronograph model is one of only four known to have been ...
posted by admin at 11:07 am  

Monday, April 27, 2009

Longitude with l'attitude – Stuff.co.nz


Stuff.co.nz

Longitude with l'attitude
Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand
This top ranking resort takes luxury seriously. Designed by renowned Australian architect, Philip Cox, who also designed Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, it lies hidden at the end of a dusty track that snakes between crests of rolling sand dunes. ...
posted by admin at 10:03 am  

Monday, April 27, 2009

The Epic Fail Diary: Lions Draft Day – MLive.com


MLive.com

The Epic Fail Diary: Lions Draft Day
MLive.com, MI
That being said, there are way too many quality defensive players left on the board to make a luxury pick like this. Williams fills a need, and his pick would have been better had Detroit not made that head-scratcher with Levy. ...
What to Watch: Lions Draft Weekend Lionsfans.com
2009 NFL Gridiron Gab's Mock Draft 11.0 NFL GridIron Gab
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posted by admin at 8:18 am  

Monday, April 27, 2009

RIP Pistons (2002-2009) – Washington Post


Washington Post

RIP Pistons (2002-2009)
Washington Post, United States
The Wizards are projected to be more than $7 million over the luxury tax line next season, without counting the draft pick and such. This would still allow the team to get a 1st round pick, while clearing two contracts to get under the tax, ...
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