There is no doubt that Central America country Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places on earth. If you are lucky enough to visit this tropical oasis, then stay at the Gaia Hotel and Reserve in Manuel Antonio.
The area of Manuel Antonio in Costa Rica, attracts throngs of tourist every year who want to experience the lush vegetation and wildlife.
Manuel Antonio, often times called Quepos, offers breathtaking view, divine eateries and fantastic hotels. The warm, summer months here are magical and invite thousands of new sun worshipers to bask in the golden sunlight every summer.
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The HS 250h sedan from Lexus, is the first model available only as a hybrid and the only entry-level hybrid offered by a luxury brand.
The new Lexus HS 250h sedan, which goes on sale in August, is the first Lexus powered by a four-cylinder engine, and it will get the best fuel economy of any Lexus model.
The basics: The Lexus HS 250h, which is four inches longer than Lexus’ IS sedan, is powered by a 2.4-liter Atkinson four-cylinder engine that makes 147 hp and 138 pounds-feet of torque.
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The verdict is in and looks like lowlife Bernie Madoff is going to be in prison a long … a very long time. He received a 150 year sentence but for the hundreds of people he scammed out of their hard earned money, the prison sentence still doesn’t seem enough.
Bernie Madoff has to also give up the majority of his worldly, luxury possessions. One of the key properties was his luxury New York City apartment.
Bernie began serving time in a jail cell back in March, moving out of his luxurious Upper East Side apratment, that is valued at about $7 million.
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by admin on June 30, 2009
The Sazerac—another bar gem of French extraction—is sometimes referred to as America’s first cocktail.
A Sazerac cocktail is an exquisite blend drink mixed with cognac and bitters.
The Sazerac was created by Creole immigrant Antoine Peychaud in New Orleans’ French Quarter in the 19th century, and has since been dubbed the “iconic drink of New Orleans” by food and drink expert John T. Edge, director of the Southern Foodways Alliance.
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by admin on June 29, 2009
Photograph by: Eddie Keogh, Reuters
Let it rain! That’s what tennis fans and Wimbledon All England Club officials can now be heard heard uttering. It doesn’t matter anymore because Wimbledon’s famed Centre Court now has a new retractable roof.
Last month, the All England Club tested its new retractable roof over the Centre Court at Wimbledon. This historical and world famous arena has offered tennis fans some of the most dramatic duels in tennis history.
The addition of this retractable roof has to be one of the biggest changes in Wimbledon’s long history.
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by admin on June 26, 2009
Pop music icon Michael Jackson died on Thursday, June 25th, 2009. An entertainment legend, Michael Jackson, was only 50 years old and died of an apparent massive heart attack.
Michael Jackson recorded the world’s best-selling album of all time – “Thriller”. Jackson has been in the media spotlight for several decades. Through his music, Michael successfully bridged the gap between R&B and mainstream pop.
Michael Jackson turned music videos into must-see TV and ignited dance crazes around the world. At the peak of Michael Jackson’s career, his pop stardom was undeniable. Jackson wowed us with dizzying dance moves. Sold out concert goers went crazy, singing and dancing to a non-stop string of Michael’s pop hits. His costumes are creative including the sparkled, single glove he wore.
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by admin on June 26, 2009
Edinburgh Castle is the most famous, most frequently visited castle in Scotland, and really worth the steep entrance fee.
Edinburgh Castle was built in the 7th century and sits high on Castle rock, which is a 437 feet high chunk of black, basalt rock. Years past this rock was once a volcano.
Three sides of mighty Edinburgh Castle are surrounded by sheer volcanic cliffs. To the east, is a long, cobbled road named the “Royal Mile”.
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by admin on June 26, 2009
Beautiful and sexy Maria Sharapova boasts the most ear-shattering grunt in women’s tennis: over 100 decibels. That drowns out Monica Seles (93.7 decibels), but falls short of a jet at take-off (125 decibels).
When asked about the equal pay at Wimbledon, Maria Sharapova states, “It’s incredible. I think all the girls have stood up as a team and have been fighting for such a long period of time. I remember last year it was one of the questions that was greatly asked in all the press conferences that most of us got.”
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by admin on June 25, 2009
It appears that the future of Saab still remains cloudy, but there may be a resolution. General Motors has come to an agreement with Swedish sportscar maker, Koenigsegg. The two have have signed a memorandum of understanding for the purchase of Saab by Koenigsegg.
In the meantime, until the dust settles, Saab still continues to manufacture quality, luxury cars.
The 2009 Saab 9-3 Aero Sport is the first made-in-Sweden Saab to come equipped with all-wheel-drive. The option proves that Saab is listening to market demands. In Germany, Audi, which at one time, directly competed with Saab in the sub-luxury market, has been well known for its own Quattro all-wheel-drive system. Audi is now a true luxury competitor to BMW and Mercedes Benz.
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by admin on June 24, 2009
Courtesy of: H2O Audio
H2O Audio, who is the leader in high performance waterproof headphones and accessories for active people everywhere, recently announced a multi-year partnership with 16-time Olympic medalist and 17-time World Champion swimmer, Michael Phelps.
H2O Audio is committed to encouraging healthy living, enhancing the swimming and training experience and spreading awareness for the sport. Along with Michael Phelps, H2O Audio will collaborate on product development and marketing initiatives.
Michael Phelps’ imagery and voice will be integrated into select product packaging, advertisements and displays at leading retailers including Apple Stores, Best Buy and Target, as well as online at www.h20audio.com and www.amazon.com. The campaign will launch this Summer.
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