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James Bond’s Omega, Aston Martins, suits, swimming trunks and the complete works of Ian Fleming, all sold for charity

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The London auction “50 Years of James Bond–The Auction,” raised $1.2 million, with proceeds going to charity. It was estimated at $9,000 to $10,000, but the James Bond Omega watch featured in the new movie Skyfall fetched more than $200,000 at Christie’s latest auction of James Bond memorabilia. The titanium Omega Automatic Seamaster Professional “Planet Ocean” … Read more

From electric vehicles to performance and luxury designs: 50 premieres for 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show

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The auto industry in North America is experiencing its best annual sales rate since 2008, and this positive growth can clearly be seen in the number of debuts at 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. Nearly 50 vehicles will debut at LA Auto Show (November 28-29, 2012, when it opens for Press Days and November 30 … Read more

India – a major chocolate focus as the other markets begin to slow

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Love of chocolate booming in India India emerges as fastest growing market for Western confectionery chocolate On 13 November, India fetes Hindu holiday Diwali, the festival of lights. For five days, India is celebrating with banquets and feasts that include desserts and chocolate. Chocolate consumption in India has almost doubled since 2008, with sales of … Read more

Brad Pitt x Frank Pollaro high-end furniture

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Brad Pitt‘s first furniture line will be unveiled in New York Passionate about design, decoration and architecture, actor Brad Pitt unveils its first furniture line at an exhibition running from November 13 through 15 at Pollaro New York, creators of museum quality furniture for diverse applications including residential, yachts, corporate suites, boutique hotels, and retail … Read more

Renault and Caterham to revive Alpine sports vehicles

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  Renault and Caterhamjoined forces to design develop and build future sports vehicles. The future vehicles will be distinctive, differentiated, and carry the respective DNA of Alpine and Caterham Cars, the automotive division of Caterham Group. They will be built at the Alpine plant in Dieppe, Normandy, in France, announced the manufacturers. The project ensures … Read more

Michelin starred Raymond Blanc boarding on Eurostar as Culinary Director

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Celebrity chef Raymond Blanc teams up with Eurostar Celebrity self-taught chef Raymond Blanc, one of Britain’s best-known cooks and a world renowned Michelin starred chef, has been appointed Culinary Director of Eurostar transport provider. Raymond Blanc has developed a menu based on seasonal ingredients from the three countries connected by Eurostar. The new gastronomic partnership … Read more