The death of a brand: Maybach eliminated

Good news for Maybach’s rivals – most notably luxury brands such as Bentley and Rolls-Royce.  Maybach, one of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands and a favorite of VIP all aroung the globe, could be shuttered in favor of top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz models by 2013. The Maybach production will end when the Mercedes-Benz introduces a new … Read more

Yoga Retreats Announced by Four Seasons Resort Maui for 2012

Four Seasons Resort Maui’s Unforgettable Events is a series of one-of-a-kind experiences scheduled throughout 2012. The calendar of events continues to grow with Celebrated LA-based Instructor Kathryn Budig, February 27 to March 3 and World Renowned David Swenson and Shelley Washington Return for Ashtanga Yoga, June 13 to 17 Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, … Read more

Gaia: Guy Laliberte’s secret garden

Guy Laliberte, the Canadian space tourist and founder of Cirque du Soleil, made a private space exploration around the world in 2009, followed by a book named “Gaia”, with photos of Earth that he took from the International Space Station. Never before has the planet been seen as vividly, captured as poignantly, or documented as … Read more

New 14 entries to UNESCO’s intangible heritage list

UNESCO adds 14 entries to ‘intangible heritage’ list, including Portugal’s Fado, urban popular song of Portugal, and Mexican Mariachi string music, song and trumpet. UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Heritage has added 14 new items to the List of Intangible Heritage in need of urgent safeguarding: They include Mibu no Hana Taue … Read more

First Ladies Exhibition – the 10th version of the first ladies exhibit in nearly 100 years

First Ladies Exhibition (Michelle Obama inaugural gown donation) at National Museum of American History First ladies’ gowns return to view at National Museum of American History ahead of museum renovation. The First Ladies Exhibition featuring Michelle Obama’s inaugural gown as a centerpiece, explores the unofficial but important position of first lady and the ways that … Read more

Wilson Alexandria XLF – a no-compromise speaker

Wilson Alexandria line is a loudspeaker collection that had already, for many people, redefined the state of the art and elevate it to the next level of authentic value. Alexandria XLF Loudspeaker, the top of the Alexandria line, is, according to founder Dave Wilson, a no-compromise speaker. Alexandria XLF was improved with a new passive … Read more