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| Grey's Anatomy star, racing enthusiast and car collector Patrick Dempsey will participate in this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the world’s most famous motor races, at the wheel of a Porsche 911 GT3 RSR. As we reported the other day, in 2013 Porsche is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic 911 sports car. Steve McQueen made the race, which takes place in France on June 22, famous in his 1971 film Le Mans in which the King of Cool himself raced a Porsche. |
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| 5 minutesIn the film Beautiful Creatures, Gatlin, South Carolina might seem like a sleepy Southern town where nothing ever happens, but beneath the surface, there are strange and magical forces, rooted in the past, that are about to re-emerge in ways the townspeople can't even begin to imagine. |
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| Taking a sip of genuinely exquisite wine is one of the true luxuries in life; however if you ever take a trip to the picturesque Napa Valley, you’ll realize that the wine country is quite literally littered with wineries — over 450 to be exact. With so many options, determining and discovering quality wine is tough, especially for a novice. |
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| Hollywood's reputation is all about appearances, with many putting on airs regarding their wealth and status. In this urban city, acting doesn’t necessarily stay in the studio; however, if you’re living in the newly developed 8500 Burton Way then your 4,000-square-foot penthouse will surely speak for itself – and volumes at that. |
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| For those of us who simply don't have the time to deal with airport security and the possibility of flight delays or cancellations, flying private is the obvious choice. However, when the economy began struggling many people who once flew private had to sacrifice their comfort and take their shoes off at the metal detector to save the extra bucks. Chet Dudzik, President and Founder of JetWay Private Air, decided to start his own full service charter company that brought private flights to the masses at nearly half the cost of competitors, riding the new trend wave of luxury travelers concerned with value. |
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| One way for a company to enlarge their assets is to join forces with another — simple addition, right? For private jet charters, clients who entrust their services to XOJET should be pleased with the news that they are forming a new alliance with Travel Management Company (TMC). This collaboration will double the XOJET fleet of light and mid-size jets, giving those booking charters even more options to satisfy their travel needs. |
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| A historic mansion with an aristocratic pedigree in the heart of London’s Chelsea has been listed for sale at about $34 million by Christie’s International Real Estate. Belle Vue House is located in Cheyne Walk, a street that’s been home to famed figures over the years from Henry James, George Eliot and Laurence Olivier to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. |
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| It may be chilly out there but that shouldn't stop you from enjoying cold desserts, especially if you have a fire to curl up in front of. When it comes to something icy, it's hard to beat a bowl of fresh sorbet. Not to be confused with ice cream, sorbets are made without using any dairy, making it a low-fat dessert alternative. Plus, skipping the dairy and whipping process that ice cream needs helps make sorbet super dense and flavorful. |
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| 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the world’s most iconic sports car, the Porsche 911, and the German automaker plans to celebrate in style. Since it first debuted as the Type 901 at the IAA International Automotive Show in September 1963, over 820,000 Porsche 911s have been built. The marque now offers a dozen different variations on the design, the classic lines of which have remained largely unchanged over the decades. |
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| There are plenty of reasons to get excited over a new year but for me, there's nothing better than a whole slew of brand new movies that I cannot wait to see. I look forward to disappearing within a good flick about as much as some look forward to taking their new Bugatti Veyron for a test drive on a desert road. From the Sundance Film Festival's premiers to the many award shows, the beginning of every new year is filled with anticipation. Without further ado, here are the titles (in no particular order) that I'm having a hard time waiting for. |
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| Built in 1892, this property was formerly the boardinghouse for the William Merrit Chase’s Shinnecock Hills Summer School of Art. While the charming Southampton luxury home may no longer be filled with affluent artistic patrons, to this day it remains an area still known as the Art Village. |
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| Wireless technology hasn’t been around long enough to render itself dirt cheap yet, so the last thing you want to do is damage a high-priced electronic's integrity by exposing it to inclement weather. So what to do when you want to keep an outdoor party going — come rain or shine? A new mounted indoor/outdoor speaker by Bowers & Wilkins won’t induce a scramble for cover when the clouds part because this party-hardy model is weather and rust proof. |
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| A one-of-a-kind 1960 Aston Martin DB4GT with coachwork by Italian design house Bertone is expected to break the record set by James Bond’s legendary car when it comes up for auction in May. In 2010 a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 built for Sean Connery in Goldfinger was sold for a record-breaking $4.6 million; the DB4GT is expected to fetch up to about $6 million and set a new world record. |
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| A lot of people think of desserts as being incredibly unhealthy, but they don't have to be if you have a trustworthy baking source like the talented ladies behind Spork Foods. Based in Los Angeles, Spork is a gourmet vegan food company owned by sisters Heather Goldberg and Jenny Engel. Their recipes - dessert and otherwise - focus on organic, local, and seasonal ingredients, each dish intending to win over even the most avid of carnivores. |
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| As seen from previous articles and our all-around focus on health and wellness, we know a lot about juicing. Recently, we thrived off the energy, rejuvenation and all around well-being provided by BluePrintCleanse’s Renovation Cleanse. The first line of cleanses to get USDA Organic certification, BluePrint began pressing in 2006 when co-founders Zoe Sakoutis and Erica Huss teamed up to combine their advantageous backgrounds of food, nutrition and public relations. |
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| Haven't made your Valentine's Day reservations yet? You are not alone. In fact, you're right on trend. Whether partnered up or not, a lot of people are ready to re-evaluate their commitment to Valentine’s Day and the ridiculous, crowded, overpriced rituals it demands. |
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| The San Francisco area is known for many great things: the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Ghiradelli Chocolate, but if you’re in the market for a luxury home with Tuscan-style architecture and a few acres, generally your search will come up empty. This is of course unless you head half-way between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley to the rustic town of Hillsborough. |
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| Funny man Jason Bateman is known for his snarky humor and his clever roles, but we can’t imagine he has many quips about the luxury home he just purchased with his wife, Amanda Anka. Previously owned by the late Academy Award-Winning actor Ernest Borgnine, this $3 million residence boasts over 6,000 square feet, a sweeping staircase, and a guest house. While there are details that could use some redesigning, this estate seems like the perfect upgrade for this rising star. |
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| The annual Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Lake Como, Italy each May is considered by many to be the highlight of the classic car calendar. No less enthralling than the actual event is the accompanying sale staged by RM Auctions, the world’s foremost resource for investment-grade vehicles. |
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| Over half a billion dollars in fine art will be sold in London this month as the major auction houses stage landmark sales of contemporary, modern and impressionist art. Topping the list are multimillion-dollar works by the likes of Francis Bacon, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Germany’s Gerhard Richter (the world’s top selling living artist). |
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| Simon Firullo, founder and designer behind new design company, Paradisi, takes his furniture design seriously — so much so that he prefers to construct his line with the same materials used by NASA, Formula One, and the aviation industry. |
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| Pennsylvania-based Wren Sound Systems, which was founded in 2011 by industry veteran Mike Giffin, has released a new luxury speaker that streams music via a wireless connection, featuring the standard simple-to-use buttons and control management from a device or wireless remote. |
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| One word that certainly comes to mind after a quick gander at Sam’s Creek is open. The sweeping design of this Bridgehampton, New York residence, executed executed by Bates Masi Architects, was influenced by the busy lives of the builder's clients, one of whom is the owner of a public relations company. |
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| Pretty much everyone has a vision of their ideal home that has been building up since childhood. Maybe you want a revolving bookcase like the one you saw in Young Frankenstein or a glamorous bathroom fit for Marilyn Monroe. Whatever your dream is, you have to go through the long process of either finding and buying that dream home or having it custom-built just for you. While many may see either task incredibly daunting and painful, thanks to design-builder of Long Island's South Fork Jeffrey Collé, they don't have to be. |
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