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World-class collector of automatons and astronaut Richard Garriott offers his eclectic collection at auction

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With items ranging from a historic rocket ship model to a full-sized Wells Fargo replica stagecoach, legendary video game developer and astronaut Richard Garriott will be offering pieces from his eclectic personal collection at an estates auction of significant artifacts and antiques. The auction includes a grand selection of antiques, fine art, oriental art, silver … Read more

Growth in North America and Europe, Asia rebounds while Latin America slips: 2013 World Ultra Wealth Report

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  World’s ultra wealthy population reaches all-time record. During the past year, the world’s UHNW population reached an all-time high of 199,235 individuals and a combined wealth of US$27.8 trillion, according to latest Wealth-X and UBS World Ultra Wealth Report dedicated to the most commercially significant segment today – the ultra wealthy. The total wealth … Read more

Home-spiration: Samsung Home Innovation living space

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Some “Home-spiration”: intelligent functionality and beautiful design.     This week, London’s Harrods luxury department store welcomed BK Yoon president of Samsung UK to unveil the Samsung Home Innovation living space. Working with world famous interior designers, Samsung has created a premium showcase of their latest home appliances. Guests are able to experience a premium … Read more

Four Seasons aims to change the face of luxury hospitality in Korea

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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, one of the global players in luxury hospitality, announces its highly anticipated entry into Korea. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is currently under construction and projected to open in May 2015. The property will open in a prime location in the Central Business District of Seoul, where major institutions sites are … Read more

Porsche 918 Spyder. World Debut.

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The Porsche 918 Spyder Celebrates its World Debut at the IAA 2013.  The Porsche 918 Spyder is celebrating its debut at this year’s International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. The super sports car with plug-in hybrid drive marks the beginning of a new era for sports car manufacturing. the Porsche 918 Spyder is taking on … Read more

Microsoft to reinvent Nokia

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Microsoft announced its intent to purchase Nokia’s mobile phone business unit. Microsoft to acquire Nokia’s Devices & Services business, license Nokia’s patents and mapping services.    Microsoft Corporation and Finnish multinational communications and information technology corporation Nokia announced that the companies have decided to enter into a transaction whereby Microsoft will purchase substantially all of Nokia’s Devices … Read more