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London, the coolest city to live ?
An icon of expressive contemporary design, bringing together boutique attention to detail with grand hotel service. A legendary hotel with glamorous past, The May Fair was first opened by King George V in 1927 and offers over 400 luxury hotel bedrooms,...
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Lake Manyara Tree Lodge -Tanzania
Difficult to imagine a more magical retreat from the everyday than these ten swish stilt houses cradled in the boughts of majestic mahogany tree houses.A far cry from from your childhood tree house, this sumptuous safari lodge, designed to exert minimal...
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'Nationalize' the Banks
Nouriel Roubini Dr. Doom says a takeover and resale is the market-friendly solution. By TUNKU VARADARAJAN New York Nouriel Roubini is always dressed in black-and-white. I have known him for nearly two years, and have seen him in a variety of situations...
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The Hollywood Portfolio
RON HOWARD and TOM HANKS, The Classicists Four films together: Splash (1984), Apollo 13 (1995) The Da Vinci Code (2006), and the upcoming Angels & Demons (2009). It’s hard to remember how much we underestimated Howard and Hanks when Splash came out. The...
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Don Cusack in High Fidelity - Laura's Song
Tanya Morgan's Moonlighting was one of 2006's most important releases, what does that have to do with Donwill? Everything. As a member of this oddly named trio, Donwill not only helped in crafting one of the years most timeless releases but found his...
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Kanye's Gemini
Dj Hyphen twittered me with the name " Fire" a link which itself appeared to be a youtube music video named" Lust for life" sang by the canadian rap artist Drake. "Lust for life " beginning plays some mellow tones covered by bass rumbles which might recall...
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News Alert :Obama Obama publishes op-ed in 30+ newspapers around the world
A time for global action By Barack Obama Monday, March 23, 2009 More than 30 papers around the world ran an op-ed today by President Obama arguing for "the urgent need for global economic cooperation." According to the White House, the op-ed ran in the...
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Roberto Saviano :" I aint anti-mafia kingpin"
Since "Gomorra" Roberto Saviano, writer is threatened with death by the Neapolitan Camorra. Rue89 has met yesterday in Paris. "I will always continue to write. This is the only aspect where I feel alive and free, "Saviano said during the interview. Saviano...
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Michael Steele: I'll Bring Blacks to GOP with Fried Chicken
African american GOP member Michael Steele aka Lil Stee has just had a fabulouuuuuuus idea" in order to lure black folks we need to feed them with fried chicken and patato salad". As a black man , i know exactly what New York times columnist Paul Krugman...
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Must Do : Symphony Ochestra rocks Divinity
About 3,000 musicians — students, professionals and amateurs — from 70 countries sent in videos. More than 90 were selected by a jury to take part in the project. So far the orchestra’s channel on the Web (YouTube.com/Symphony) has received more than...
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Outasight makes you fall once more for your once lost love
B orn and raised in New York, Richard Andrew widely known as OutSight grew up in a suburban creative atmosphere.He recalled his mother decorating walls with records, a father always tackling the chords.May he has found there a musical -peace- of -mind...
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NYC lofts
Thrown off from an online conversation with a promising grown-sexy e-date when the power went suddenly off, I couldn’t find any to do but reading one of my design’s book- New York Appartements- after a chain-smoking round up. “ New York apartments offers...
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A Sunset Trip based Danish Beauty padget
Beyond the walled and gated entry lies a modern oasis rarely seen in Los Angeles. Gleaming white terrazzo floors and walls of glass unify the interior and exterior. Open floor plan; sumptuous master suite & three additional en-suite bedrooms; kitchen...
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The militant gentleman
The militant gentleman, Carolyn Massey’s figure for this season is reserved, louche, strong, and sophisticated, with a hint of aristocracy. Inspired by a trip through the endless archives of the National Army Museum in Sandhurst, Carolyn Massey’s AW 09...
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1407 Tanager Way- Sunset Trip
Experience the thrill of flight from the moment you ascend the cantilevered stairs of the entrance gallery.You’re awed by sweeping views of city lights and sprawling coastline.As conceived by Mark Schomisch Design, the museum modern architecture is a...
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John Legend's Evolver is His Best Release to Date
My friends and I have never called John Legend by his name. Seriously. When Kanye West’s College Dropout came out and the four of us were huddled by the university’s sound stage with our teddy bear t-shirts, he was just the “piano guy,” talented as golden...
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1831 Marchetta Place- Sunset Trip - LA
1831 marcheeta place Sunset Trip Los Angeles Like the clarity of a white diamond, this jewel of contemporary art, designed by Beverly Hills designer Roy Sklarin, sits high above the street below and located in the prestigious "Doheny Estates" neighborhood....
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The South African's Orient Express
Capital Park Station Lounge - Cape Town For many visitors to South Africa, there is no finer way to see the country than on the popular 48-hour weekly journeys between Pretoria and Cape Town. This 1600-kilometre journey is a perfect illustration of South...
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Critics -New York Fashion Week - Fall 09
As usual, i spent a litlle time scrutinizing the men's wear shows, wondering how designers in this deep recession could convince us to purchase luxury items. There's one thing which itself always strucked me, i never ever saw while reading mainstream...
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2654 Eden Place, Beverly Hills - Los Angeles
2654 Eden Place Beverly Hills, Los Angeles Perched above a long private driveway is this stylish designer remodeled contemporary by Waldo Fernandez . Walls of glass open to panoramic views, sexy pool/spa, outdoor entertaining kitchen, fire pit off secluded...
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Dont take it personal "Vin !"
"Universal still took the No. 1 spot internationally with "Fast and Furious," which won its third straight weekend with $15.2 million from 6,340 playdates in 59 markets. Foreign cume is $170 million, and with the $145.2 million domestic gross, the worldwide...
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TiRon - Ketchup [Mixtape]
The homie TiRon has just released his latest tape, Ketchup (Mixed by DJ Low Key).Without bias, I can say this dude is definitely somebody you should get to know if you're not familiar with his music already.He's got some brand new joints as well as some...
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In the Mood for love
Perpetually in the vanguard of world cinema, Wong Kar-wai reinvents and reenergizes his aesthetic with each new picture. With In the Mood for Love, his latest variation on a cherished theme, he delves into a universe of understated passions restrained...
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Failure to Rise
By PAUL KRUGMAN By any normal political standards, this week’s Congressional agreement on an economic stimulus package was a great victory for President Obama. He got more or less what he asked for: almost $800 billion to rescue the economy, with most...
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The New Classics
Cook Classics is establishing himself as a stellar and unforgettable voice on the ever-changing music scene Self taught in the art of production, Cook Classics’ versatile style effortlessly blends crisp elements of raw east coast boom-bap with a breezy...