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Green Olympics in 2012 Sustainable Development in the Olympics: Report from Jones Lang LaSalle The 2012 Summer Olympics in London this July will be the greenest Games in history, expanding on the legacy of sustainable development that has expanded in past Olympics. London partnered with World Wildlife Fund and BioRegional to create “One Planet Olympics,” … Read more
Monopoly pays tribute to Godfather Monopoly collector’s game celebrates the 40th anniversary of the release of one of the most influential films of our time. The MONOPOLY game‘s traditional houses and hotels have been turned into Hideouts and Compounds, and the game features new “Don” cards allowing each player to align with a particular … Read more
In-flight wifi. No more boring flights. Connect to the internet, send emails and SMS text messages during long-haul flights is now possible thanks to an experimental project that will be launched by Air France-KLM and Panasonic Avionics. On-board connectivity service will be tested in 2013 on two Boeing aircraft, one flying the Air France colors, … Read more
Idyllic London opening ceremony revealed 70 sheep, 12 horses, three cows, two goats and 10 chickens, plus three sheepdogs will transform London’s Olympic Stadium into a rural British idyll for the Olympic Games opening ceremony on July 27, directed by filmmaker Danny Boyle (“Slumdog Millionaire”). “On entry to the Olympic Stadium in East London the … Read more
Royal Vehicle Concours at 2012 Festival of Speed (28 JUNE – 1 JULY 2012) In just 2 weeks time the peace and tranquillity of Goodwood Park will be shattered by a gaggle of American racers and Pikes Peak specials as the 2012 Festival of Speed (28 June – 01 July). The world’s greatest celebration of … Read more
Global luxury market: Experiential luxury makes up almost 55 percent of total luxury spending worldwide Experiences make luxury shoppers around the globe feel pampered. Experiences are in great demand. Yearly sales of deluxe experiences — from art auctions to spas to safaris — are growing 50 Percent faster than sales of high-end goods, says new report from The … Read more