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Sport & Health
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Money makes Bernie Ecclestone’s Formula One world go round
When the man who takes the profit is allowed to make the rules, it is not surprising that a preoccupation with spectacle eats away at the soul of a sport
The Skully AR-1 smart crash helmet – the first augmented reality motorcycle helmet
The world’s first smart crash helmet. SKULLY AR-1: Rebel Innovation It feels like tomorrow. Thanks to the Skully AR-1 Helmet with a heads-up display for navigation and an integrated rear-view camera, riding a motorbike will be less risky. The world’s first smart crash helmet developed by Skully Helmets has a real potential to save lives. … Read more
The art of French lacquer: Hermès Arceau Cheval d’Orient
To highlight the art of French lacquer, Maison Hermès gives life to three equestrian scenes from a dream-like Orient in the new Arceau Cheval d’Orient watch. Hermes’ enduringly entwined passions for artistic craftsmanship and the equestrian world. The artisan applies the first layers of lacquer – pigments mixed with a copal-based varnish – while respecting … Read more
The world’s first 24K gold plated extreme mountain bike
If the idea of outrageous bling meeting all-terrain extreme appeals to your warrior senses, then behold this golden chariot. Unlike any other bike, this handcrafted riding machine elegantly smashes together luxury and extreme-sport functionality. The world’s first 24K gold-plated “Fat Tire” bike is sold at a charity auction by Moto Empire and the eBay Giving … Read more
Ritz-Carlton to attract Chinese golf enthusiasts with the largest public golf complex in the world
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Tees-Up First Golf Resort In China. The tropical island of Hainan (China) will be the home for Ritz-Carlton’s first golf resort in China. Outlining plans to bring its global portfolio to 100 hotels by 2016, Ritz-Carlton announced the opening of its Mission Hills in late 2015. Mission Hills will be located in … Read more