Japanese company named as biggest online retailer of ivory and whale meat
Conservation groups say Rakuten’s website carries 28,000 adverts for elephant ivory and 1,200 for whale products
Month: March 2014
The 5 richest families in Britain prove the theory that money follows money
The rich get richer not because they work hardest, but thanks to their stupendous resources, productive assets and property
The History Behind The Phrase “Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend”
Everyone knows the song and many know the words of this popular hit from 1949 but not many are familiar with its history. “Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend” was first sung on stage in the musical, Gentlemen Prefer Blonds by Carrol Channing. The composers, Leo Robin and Jule Styne, song writers of many compositions … Read more
Stone Edge Farm by John McReynolds named cookbook of the year
‘Book of the Year’ at an awards gala honoring the best in US food writing. 2014 IACP Award Winners Announced. John McReynolds’ “Stone Edge Farm Cookbook” took the top honor at the 2014 IACP Award (International Association of Culinary Professionals Awards), an awards gala honoring the best in US food writing. “The Lee Bros. Charleston … Read more
LaFerrari to be reissued in a “special” version
€1.2 million (around $1.7 million) LaFerrari made waves at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, but Prancing Horse’s eagerly- anticipated limited-series special sold too quickly. For those who weren’t able to take home one of the only 449 supercars produced, Ferrari will reissue a “special” version. “Many customers were disappointed not to be able to own … Read more
#BHCentenial: Beverly Hills visitors travel back in time to experience the luxury of an earlier era
An unprecedented celebration of Beverly Hills’ centennial wherein five hotels are redesigning suites themed to different decades from the past one hundred years. Beverly Hills relives its glamorous past as the city celebrates its 100th birthday with the unique hospitality program, Suite 100. Beginning in March and running through the end of the year, five … Read more