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Slim Wars: Battle of the Flatscreen TVs

Published: 8/31/2008 9:08:00 PM

Keywords: Luxury Electronics

Slim Wars: Battle of the Flatscreen TVs

The Slim Wars which started last year at the CES 2007 show enters its next phase in this year’s IFA in Berlin, as television manufacturers outdo themselves and their competitors in a bid to produce the skinniest LCD TVs.

A Luxurious Getaway at the Fuchun Resort, Hangzhou

Published: 8/31/2008 3:29:00 PM

Keywords: Resorts | Travel

A Luxurious Getaway at the Fuchun Resort, Hangzhou

Travelers weary of cities and the hustle and bustle can count on a stay at the tranquil Fuchun Resort in Hangzhou, China, to revitalize their senses.

HTC S740 Smartphone

Published: 8/30/2008 3:04:00 PM

Keywords: Luxury Electronics

HTC S740 Smartphone

Bucking the trend of “touchscreen revolution” in mobile phones, especially in light of the launch of its most recent jewel, the Touch Diamond, HTC’s new smartphone, the S740 instead boasts two sets of keys...

The Carlyle - The Last Permitted High-Rise on Wilshire Corridor

Published: 8/30/2008 10:16:00 AM

Keywords: Real Estate

The Carlyle - The Last Permitted High-Rise on Wilshire Corridor

Elad Properties, owner of New York’s iconic Plaza Hotel, are collaborating with Fendi Casa on their first foray into the Los Angeles area. The Carlyle Residences are located in...

Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila

Published: 8/30/2008 6:30:00 AM

Keywords: Wine Champagne and Spirits

Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila

This spirit is aptly named for its crisp, clean flavor and classy bottle. It came about when proprietor Juan Dobel hit upon the idea of filtering aged tequilas, resulting in The Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila.

Inkaterra La Casona – Peru's First Luxury Boutique Hotel

Published: 8/30/2008 2:16:00 AM

Keywords: Hotels | Travel

Inkaterra La Casona – Peru

Cusco's first luxury boutique hotel, Inkaterra La Casona is a colonial manor house restored to preserve old world luxury and new world charm. Cusco is the capital of the ancient Inca Empire in Peru...

Palm Treo Pro Unveiled

Published: 8/29/2008 10:14:00 PM

Keywords: Luxury Electronics

Palm Treo Pro Unveiled

Palm's long awaited Treo Pro, a tri-band 3G Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone, makes a decent proposition for perfect balance in a mobile device. It packs a plethora of business and lifestyle related features including...

Furo's Hinoki and Urushi Bathtubs

Published: 8/29/2008 10:21:00 AM

Keywords: Home Furnishings

Furo

The act of cleansing is an everyday affair, but for the Japanese, baths are a ritual of relaxation all by themselves. Therefore, using the same materials and techniques for crafting Buddhist temples and statues...

Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Les Masques

Published: 8/29/2008 6:23:00 AM

Keywords: Watches

Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Les Masques

Geneva-based watchmaking maison Vacheron Constantin debuted a peerless range called the Métiers d’Art “Les Masques” in 2007 that featured precise replicas of masks...

Prime Society Celebrates First Birthday with Royal Bash

Published: 8/29/2008 4:11:00 AM

Keywords: Dining

Prime Society Celebrates First Birthday with Royal Bash

Prime Society, a steak and ribs specialty restaurant at upscale Dempsey Hill, celebrated its first birthday with a “royalty-themed” party. Restaurant owner Ingrid Prasatya, known by her moniker Prime Princess, also took the opportunity to unveil the Society Bar...