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2013 marks a 20-year milestone for Mercedes-Benz‘s involvement in the golf sport. To celebrate the occasion, Mercedes- Benz will honor its global golf Ambassador, Bernhard Langer , who also reaches a 20-year anniversary for his win at the 57th Masters in 1993, which put him in an elite group of professional golfers who have worn … Read more
St. Regis 2013 Polo Season St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has long been associated with the world of polo, beginning at the turn of the last century when polo matches on Manhattan’s Governors Island were the highlight of the New York social calendar and where St. Regis’ founding family, the Astors, were a prominent fixture. … Read more
Festka Bicycles, a young, progressive Czech brand that designs and hand manufactures custom bicycles and accessories has made successful appearances at two major international bicycle shows this year. First, NAHBS 2013 in Denver, where Festka was the only European frame manufacturer. Followed by Berliner Fahrrad Schau in Germany a month later. At both exhibitions, Festka … Read more
McLaren 12C Spider challenges a snowboarder Pikes Peak record holder Rhys Millen and Winter X-Games snowboarder Chanelle Sladics “race” through the Rocky Mountains At 11,990 feet (3,655 m) above sea level, Loveland is the highest mountain pass in the world that stays open during the winter months. The notoriously treacherous Loveland Pass in Colorado … Read more
First ever Global Earth Hour Capital: Vancouver was crowned Earth Hour capital by World Wildlife Fund WWF’s Earth Hour City Challenge (EHCC) has recognised the City of Vancouver, Canada, for its innovative actions on climate change and dedication to create a sustainable, pleasant urban environment for current and future residents. After reviewing the merits of the six … Read more
Life can be found nearly everywhere on Earth. The seafloor, or the dark biosphere is home to microorganisms, including a recent discovery of arsenic-eating bacteria. A new study published in the journal Science confirms that microbial communities thrive in the buried oceanic crust, eating altered minerals for food. “They’re gaining energy from chemical reactions from … Read more