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A Breguet Hits eBay For Charity: Support The NY Philharmonic School Partnership Program

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The Breguet 5157 Being Auctioned Off To Support The NY Philharmonic Breguet recently re-upped their attribute with a New York Philharmonic. To celebrate, they have donated one of their Classique watches (the 5157 in gold) to good a NYP's School Partnership program. The watch will be auctioned off around eBay with all proceeds starting to a program. The NY Philharmonic School Partnership Program "is geared to foster students creativity as well as understanding of music by a experience of symphonic music. Students study good low-pitched works, attend live performances of a New York Philharmonic as well as compose music of their own; opportunities students might not otherwise receive. They rise focused listening skills, performance skills upon recorder, low-pitched literacy both mystic as well as verbal, strategies for organisation work, knowledge of informative history as well as a personal attribute to a art of music." The 5157 in yellow bullion was selected for a charity

Royal Bank Of Scotland Sells The Grosvenor House Hotel To Indian Billionaire For $728 Million.

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One of the inaugural establishments in the tellurian finance arena, the Royal Bank of Scotland has reportedly sold the oppulance Mayfair hotel, the Grosvenor House to an Indian billionaire for the whopping $728 million. The Grosvenor House is also important for the birthright as being the chateau of dukes of Westminster. The acquisition of this stately road house property, deliberate to be the single of Londons largest 5 star hotels has been done possible by Subrata Roy, who is the Chairman of the media conglomerate, Sahara India Pariwar. This latest spin around in the oppulance road house industry hasnt been something that, the Royal Bank of Scotland was seeking brazen to, as it had envisioned the Grosvenor House to be sold for $774 million, as against the last price of $738 million. The Grosvenor House is currently being managed by Marriot International as well as the oppulance road house skill in new years has undergone the multimillion pound refurbishing project. The acquisition of

2011 Grand Award Winners from Andrew Harpers Hideaway Report

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Hats off to a 2011 Andrew Harper Grand Award Winners! Since 1979, a prestigious publication has tracked a most appropriate in luxury hotels, as well as now a newest list is out. Whats a criteria for selecting a award-winners? From a official website: Mr. Harper chooses his a one preferred properties visited over a past monthly calendar year to contain this list. All retain well-developed character, a joining to classical hospitality as well as a profound clarity of place. And without further ado, a top award, a Hideaway of a Year, is Il Salviatino in Florence, Italy. Other award-winners include: Amangiri, The Hazelton Hotel, as well as Lake Placid Lodge in North America; Tambo del Inka as well as Titilaka in South America; The Peninsula House as well as Tuckers Point in a Caribbean; Banjaar Tola (India) as well as Sumahan upon a Water (Istanbul) in Middle East & Mideast; Villa Bordoni as well as Hotel Le Fontanelle (Italy), Lydmar Hotel (Stockholm), Tenbosch House (Brussels), Ambe

Rolls-Royce finds its niche in Abu Dhabi

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From a land of gold dispensers as well as bejeweled trees, comes another astounding extravagance! Abu Dhabi Motors saw a 310 per cent increase in Rolls-Royce sales from in 2010, opposite a same period in 2009, a demand which has been fuelled for its Ghost as well as Bespoke Phantom models. Two models were specifically created, a special book Phantom Drophead Coupe, additionally called Shaheen, after a local word for a prestigious peregrine falcon used for hunting. And a Phantom sedan, named Baynunah after Abu Dhabi's silt dune covered horse opera region, clearly found its niche in oil-rich Abu Dhabi. As a sole dealer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Abu Dhabi as well as Al Ain, a company additionally remained a series a single importer for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in a segment as well as witnessed a second highest volume sales worldwide for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in a same period.[Emirates 24-7]

Metronome Technologie's Kalista Ultimate SE CD Transport

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Metronome Technologie, a French company founded in 1987, has progressing tender a audiophiles with their Kalista CD Transport as well as now, a high-end audio firm has denounced a brand new Kalista Ultimate SE CD Transport. The tip loaded CD Transport has been made around material selected for their capability to broach a most appropriate receptive to advice as well as it presents a idealisation chronicle with a brand new design to increase peculiarity for a digital signal extraction from CD media. The brand new CD Transport facilities a Philips CDM12 PRO 2 pickup mechanism with law modifications as well as brand new clamp. Designed to broach a high peculiarity CD sound, a Kalista Ultimate SE CD Transport sells for we estimate 50,000 (about $77,400). Check out a picture art studio for some-more shots as well as a technical specifications. Via: Cybwiz/EnjoyTheMusic

Seiko Solar Watches

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See in the image here in their most simple form, watches with Seiko Solar movements have been around since 1977. But now I consider Seiko will begin focusing upon having Seiko Solar watches come in some-more of the universe market (especially in higher-end forms). For most of the world, the predominant light-powered watch is the Citizen Eco-Drive. Citizen was crafty about pushing their light powered watches as being some-more user-friendly than simple quartz watches. One of the categorical drawbacks of quartz watches is the need to shift the batteries from time to time. Movements such as the Seiko Solar as well as Citizen Eco-Dive have batteries in the movements that have been charged by photovoltaic cells in the watch. The lifespan of these movements (assuming they do not mangle or malfunction) should be close to one's lifespan. This is due to the tiny amount of energy the movements consume, as well as the actuality that upon the full charge the watches can last months though lig

McLaren Developing MP4-12C GT3 Racer

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With McLarens new MP4-12C an unbridled success, a British marque is seeking to build upon a motor racing roots as well as has started growth work to spin a supercar in to a limited run of GT3 racecars. The plan is nominally to respect a 15th anniversary of a McLaren F1 GTRs famous win during a exhausting Le Mans 24 Hours race upon a debut. The new run of GT3s aim to be available in time for 2012 GT3 championships, as well as McLaren is now soliciting seductiveness from veteran race teams eager to be between a initial during a back of a wheel. We dont suspect gentleman racers with cash to spare will be turned away either. The association says a 12Cs CO fibre MonoCell is a natural height upon which to rise a race-winning automobile as well as they should know. The plan is being overseen by CRS Racing. The 12Cs architecture as well as pattern was always directed during high-performance as well as ease of maintenance, records Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Team Principal Martin Whitmarsh. Comb

Konstantin Beta ride-on toy by Nika Zupanc for 20LTD

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The Konstantin Beta ride-on fondle written by Nika Zupanc to one side for 20LTD fits ideally on a list of fondle cars rich little kids would love to drive. Nika Zupanc says that a origination of this sit-on childs fondle is an epitomizing debate de force of her cute originality. The overwhelming fondle automobile facilities a lacquered epoxy shell body as well as aluminum or brass parts. Only seven editions of a Konstantin Beta ride-on fondle will be ever made, with any costing 1,657 (about $2,560 ). Via: Babble

V8 engine-like Bullerjan furnace, courtesy Canadian lumberjacks

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Developed by Canadian lumberjacks, the Bullerjan (aka Free Flow) prohibited air furnace promises high heating genius with the great feverishness circulation, fast feverishness distribution, an even burn-up, long glow influence as well as the low level of charcoal accumulation. The stove features the number of plain steel pipes that are focussed to form the cylindrical, horizontal explosion chamber. Resembling the V8 engine, the Bullerjan prohibited air stove is available in four versions the Classic, Design, Stone as well as Industry all of that create the special, cozy ambience in your vital room. Pricing for the Bullerjan prohibited air furnace starts at $2,000. Via: Core77

Ecosse Titanium Series RR Limited Edition

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Ecosse is well known for creation the little of the most fantastic motorbikes in the world. And the Titanium Series RR Limited Edition is nothing if not spectacular. This baby has the all titanium framework coated with carbon fiber. Its incredibly quick 2150cc engine gets up to 200 horsepower. Just to give we something for comparison, the Mustang has the horsepower of about 210, as well as given during around 700 pounds, it is remarkably lighter than the car, we can just suppose how quick this baby can go. Every inch of this machine is beautifully crafted. Even the watch is done by French watchmake BRM, as well as was designed to match the RR perfectly. What I adore about this bike is the normal styling. A lot of concept bikes go the approach of the superbike, as well as they look some-more similar to something the superhero would ride than something which belongs upon the highway. This Ecosse, upon the alternative hand, is beautiful in the approach which even Harley devotees can appre

Unusual Marriage of Grey Ant and Teva Results in Performance High Heel

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Sometimes you do a unthinkable attracts attention simply as well as a formula have been interesting as well as an eye opener. Who could have illusory which Grey Ant as well as Teva can come together? They have been so far apart in a space they occupy, which a really suspicion of their coming together as well as collaborating on a plan brings a grin to your lips as well as makes you curious to see a result of a surprising combination. Teva is a leader in a sport sandal industry as well as is well well known for its innovative proceed in formulating opening products as well as bringing advanced technologies to a shoes industry. Grey Ant is a New York formed fashion engineer well well known for subverting trends with a magnitude of a ironic. This partnership also has its magnitude of a ironic. Perhaps Grey Ants attitude of you do a surprising as well as singular brought them together with Teva. The interesting partnership has resulted in dual styles as well as they move a best of both wor

Xenatec Maybach Cruiserio has its Big Opening

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You remember a Xenatec Maybach project, don't you? Who could forget: a German coachbuilder set out, with Daimler's approval, to spin a Maybach 57 S limousine into a two-door coupe. Now they've perceived additional funding (to a tune of 70 million) from a Saudi firm called AutoKingdom, as well as a accomplished product is entering production. Dubbed a Cruiserio, a special Maybach made a entrance at Daimler headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. The coupe retains most of a tools of a saloon, together with a 600+ horsepower twin-turbocharged V12 engine, but modifies much of a bodywork as well as swaps 4 doors for dual larger ones. Only 100 examples will be made with a 675,000 ($894k) cost tag. But with a watchful list extending 9-12 months, if we want this particular example, it's available via JamesList from a Saudi collateral of Riyadh for # 715,000 (approximately $940k). Gallery: Xenatec Maybach Cruiserio

14 Sexy Heels For Your New Year's Eve Bash

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In preparation for a idealisation celebration night of a year, we've featured 12 gorgeous dresses as well as 16 sparkling wealth as impulse for you to demeanour your best. Our last fashion underline for New Year's Eve focuses upon matter creation heels. The heels featured have been all about glamour as well as sexiness. They scream "look-at-me!". We've thrown out a criteria of comfort. It's all about women feeling their most beautiful, with unfortunately, a little sip of discomfort which we have all experienced from being in heels all night long. These heels have been in no way starting to be gentle for an entire dusk of socializing, dancing, celebration as well as eating. So prepare to move flats with you so you can finish a night in comfort. Continue celebration of the mass 14 Sexy Heels For Your New Year's Eve Bash Filed under: Shoes 14 Sexy Heels For Your New Year's Eve Bash creatively appeared upon Luxist upon Thu, thirty Dec 2010 16:02:00 EST. P

GasGasBones: An Interview With The Man Behind The Straps

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At Hodinkee , you customarily talk about watches as well as not so much about straps . But watch geeks tend to be as recurrent as well as picky about their straps as they are about their timepieces. Bespoke strap makers can rise cult followings as well as though these craftsmen are customarily working with leather, a single man specializes in nylon Velcro tactical straps as well as has developed utterly a reputation. Carl Evans is a Englishman at a back of a GasGasBones straps, maybe best known for his NASA-spec Speedmaster straps. But his work caught a eye of Bremont and right away Carls straps attend with which companys MBII watch. I recently had a chance to ask Carl a few questions about his straps, how he got involved with Bremont oh, as well as a story at a back of which name. Heres a interview.

Little Birdy is Quite a Help!

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Helping a elderly climb stairs is such a eminent thing to do, however they may not find a helping palm each time they need it. The Companion Bird is a lovable as well as organic solution. It hooks onto a rails of a staircase, offering an ergonomic hold which is steady as well as secure; on condition that assistance when needed. Plus it adds a bit of color. Designers: Kim Bo-kyung & Baek Eun-ha ---------- Yanko Design Timeless Designs - Explore smashing concepts from around a world! Yanko Design Store - We are about some-more than only concepts. See what's prohibited during a YD Store! < img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/yankodesign?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0" />

Yet Another Traffic Light!

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Weve seen some really cool Traffic Lights Concepts and going to a list is a Mobius Strip Lamp. Its a one-in-all designation which features car signals, pedestrian signals and a travel lamp. The main idea is to reduce a visible rumble of lights and get them stoical into one tidy strip. The signal values have been standard, meaning green, yellow, and red light. Mobius Strip Lamp is a Red Dot Concept Design Award winning entry. Designer: Kisung Lee ---------- Yanko Design Timeless Designs - Explore wonderful concepts from around a world! Yanko Design Store - We have been about more than only concepts. See what's prohibited at a YD Store!

Seven Heavens: Jonathon Ramsey's Year of Empyrean Experiences

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"Every day upon top of ground is the great day" is the saying, as well as it depends wholly upon how much embodiment we give the clarification of "good." There have been alternative days, however - sure days, special days - that cannot be denied their inclusion in the ranks of The Best of the Good Ones. While we have no complaint revelation that even the slightest between our days upon the pursuit have been still flattering good, there have been others that obviously as well as simply take their places during the front of the very competitive line. In no sold order, then, here have been seven places as well as pleasures that have meant the many to us in 2010. Continue celebration of the mass Seven Heavens: Jonathon Ramsey's Year of Empyrean Experiences Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Spirits, Luxury Cars & Autos, Sports, Men's Style Seven Heavens: Jonathon Ramsey's Year of Empyrean Experiences creatively appeared upon Luxist upon Thu, thirty

Luxury Brands and Retailers Use Email Blast to Boost Post Christmas Sales

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You cannot rely entirely upon rich Chinese tourists to come to the rescue of tall finish retailers in the post Yuletide week. Luxury brands as well as tall finish retailers such as Waterford Wedgwood Royal Doulton, Frette, Kiehls, Neiman Marcus as well as Bergdorf Goodman have been perplexing to push sales by discount email blasts. Online retailers have been charity giveaway shipping as well as significant in store discounts have been upon offer. The week after Yuletide is critical for retailers as it provides roughly 15% of the sum holiday deteriorate sales. All the big brands have been charity significant discounts for the week. Luxury home-goods manufacturer Frette is charity an strange 70 percent off for the singular time after the holiday season. Email is the really effective middle for the luxury brands to connect to their customer base. Some brands have been using emails for cranky offered or up selling. It is the kind of personalized promotion. If the store notices which the co

Hublot Introduces A 38mm Watch That COULD Be Worn By A Man: Enter The Big Bang, Refined

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Hublot has done a Big Bang during 38mm for while now, though all a variants were most positively for women. The dials were colorful, as well as a bezels were typically laden with sparkly things (sometimes even full of color sparkly things!). Hublot has just announced a 38mm Big Bang which not only could be worn by a man, though would actually demeanour quite good upon a man. Its technical name is a Hublot Big Bang 38mm Gold Ceramic. The box is rose gold, a bezel is ceramic, as well as a dial is CO fiber. This downsized Big Bang could be just what Hublot needs to bring in some brand new customers, a cusomters who have always liked a box design of a Bang though thought a 44mm+ distance just a tad too ostentaious. This brand new recover reminds us of a 37mm Royal Oak Offshore from Audemars Piguet, an additional unisex luxury competition watch in a simiilar cost category. We'll demeanour to get some live shots of this smaller Bang soon. Click here for details.

Alejandro Moy designs CitiZ Polo Machine for Nespresso

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Nespresso is the official sponsor of the 117th Argentine Polo Open Championship as well as Sponsor of the Argentine Association of Polo Players this year. To celebrate the same, Nespresso Argentina has grown the singular edition appurtenance called the CitiZ Polo Machine. The Polo CitiZ Machine Limited Edition is the pick up piece specially written by Alejandro Moy. Louise Weber, Country Manager of Nespresso, said The aesthetics of the appurtenance CitiZ Polo reflects the brands passion for the competition of excellence as well as strengthens Nespresso as the Caf del Polo. During this season, the frigid ambience can live inside of the boutiques. Only 100 Machines CitiZ Polo machines have been offering for sale starting October 14, 2010 during the Nespresso Boutique in Montevideo 1704, Recoleta, during the Boutique Nespresso in Unicenter or through the Nespresso Club. Customers will also get the special leather bag as the gift, which has been written to carry cargo. The Polo CitiZ Machi

Roman Abramovich brings Black Eyed Peas to celebrate his New Year's party

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The turn of any year should be distinguished in extra grandeur, especially if you have a supports to splurge. So what has Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich programmed for this year? Well similar to final year, Abramovich skeleton his party upon land: his 70-acre estate upon a Caribbean island worth $90 million. Despite a overwhelming yacht Eclipse, with a well known anti-paparazzi shield, he picked his St. Bart's property which spots swimming pools, pavilions as well as bungalows which provides sea views for guests. However, a highlight of a dusk for Abramovich, his girlfriend 29-year old Dasha Zhukova, as well as their one-year-old son is opening of a hip-hop rope Black-Eyed Peas. The 250-strong guest list boasts of names similar to Orlando Bloom, Jay-Z as well as Beyonce, Kanye West as well as Lindsay Lohan.[Telegraph]