Category: SHELTER
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Stuart Evers’ top 10 homes in literature
From Miss Havisham’s decaying domicile to Jekyll and Hyde’s shared space, fictional homes are as varied as their inhabitants
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Lowest consumption in biggest volumes: Kanga, the first WallyAce 26m yacht
Kanga, the first WallyAce 26M displacement yacht was launched, introducing the new Wallybow: The bulb incorporated into the bow. This unique Wally design combines the vertical bow to pierce waves and the bulb to improve performance. “… Wally opens once again a new route in yacht design – enthusiastically says Luca Bassani, Wally President and Founder –…
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U.S. Best Hospitals 2012-2013
Best US Hospitals U.S. News & World Report has released its 23rd annual Best Hospitals rankings. Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston is #1 on the U.S. News Honor Roll this year, displacing Baltimore’s Johns Hopkins Hospital, which had been No. 1 on the Honor Roll for 21 years in a row. In all, this…
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Macaron Jeux Olympiques
French luxury macaron makers released special editions packagings and new flavors for the London Olympic Games. The Union Jack in honor of the Olympics can be seen in gourmet pastry such as Fauchon and Pierre Hermé. From 27 July to 12 August 2012, Fauchon is the official caterer of the Club France. On this occasion, Fauchon’s head…
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To be lucky, you must believe in luck – Van Cleef & Arpels Palais de la Chance
“Pour avoir de la chance, il faut croire en la chance” (To be lucky, you have to believe in luck)”. In order to celebrate Jacques Arpels’ famous expression, in 2012, Van Cleef & Arpels opens the doors to the palace in which it has brought together 150 unique High Jewelry pieces. This Palais de…
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American Versailles – the largest house in the United States
Bigger than a 747 airplane hangar, the 90,000 square feet American Versailles house in Florida will be the largest house in the United States. The estate of colossal dimensions will have nine kitchens, 30 bathrooms two movie theaters, an observation deck, a sushi bar, a 4000 square foot closet, two tennis courts, a full…