From the monthly archives:

June 2008

Gigayacht by Frank Mulder

by admin on June 18, 2008

The Frank Mulder Gigayacht is claimed by many to be the most expensive item ever sold on eBay for an eye-popping, purchase price of $168,000,000.
The Gigayacht was designed by Naval architect Frank Mulder of Mulder Design.
Now, a Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich owns this beauty. The ultra-luxury yacht boasts of luxurious master suite on deck that [...]

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The SSC Aero is an American-built mid-engine sports car by Shelby Super Cars (SSC). The SSC (Shelby Super Cars) Ultimate Aero is the higher-performance limited production version.
Many car experts feel the Bugatti Veyron is the fastest car on the road but it’s not, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
In March 2007 it tested the American-made SSC (Shelby [...]

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U.S. Open Golf History

by admin on June 13, 2008

Beginning in 1895 as almost an afterthought to the U.S. Amateur, the U.S. Open golf tournament is now one of golf’s four majors, and one of the most storied tournaments in the world.
The United States Golf Association holds the tournament, which is held on some of the top-rated and most well-respected golf courses around the [...]

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Grand Resort Lagonissi - Greece Luxury

by admin on June 13, 2008

Total luxury overkill is the theme at Grand Resort Lagonissi in Greece, a sprawling seaside compound on a peninsula 30 miles south of Athens.
This is the kind of place where wealthy industrialists arrive via helicopter or Learjet, and Hollywood stars make discreet entrances in chartered limos. Long a favorite of the Mediterranean jet-set, Lagonissi is [...]

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Lost Star Matthew Fox

by admin on June 12, 2008

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Lost star, Matthew Fox first gained fame playing Charlie Salinger, the eldest brother of four siblings who’d lost their parents in a car crash on Fox TV’s award-winning drama series, Party of Five (1994-2000). During his time on the show, he was featured in numerous magazines and was named one of People magazine’s “50 [...]

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Sangria Cocktail

by admin on June 11, 2008

Sangria takes its name from the Spanish word, “sangre,” which means “blood” and refers to the blood-red color of the drink. Fresh fruit and wine combine to create the perfect beverage for warm summer get-togethers. Sangria is a refreshing drink that is simple to make and yet elegant enough for any occasion.
Summer Sangria recipe

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Audi R8 V12 TDI Le Mans

by admin on June 10, 2008

The Audi R8 V12 TDI Le Mans is apparently the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high-performance roadgoing sports car. So with a 6.0-liter diesel under the hood, this R8 concept car will generate around 500 HP and 737.56 lb-ft of torque.
Audi is presenting a revolution in the top class - the first 12-cylinder diesel engine [...]

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Bo Diddley died of heart failure on June 2, 2008 at his home in Archer, FL. He was 79 years old.  He had suffered a heart attack in August, three months after suffering a stroke while touring in Iowa and had returned to Florida to continue rehabilitation.
One of the founding fathers of rock & roll, a truly [...]

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Kim Cattrall - Sex and the City Success

by admin on June 5, 2008

Now that the “Sex and the City” movie is out, it’s time to profile the lovely Kim Cattrall, who plays the role of sexy middle-aged vamp Samantha.
Kim Cattrall sat down and chatted with journalists to discuss how it feels to return to Sex and the City, why she originally turned the movie down a few years ago, what [...]

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Grand Hotel Villa Feltrinelli

by admin on June 4, 2008

Grand Hotel Villa Feltrinelli is a 1892 neo-Gothic villa, on the shores of Lake Garda was Mussolini’s wartime hideout.
After a $30-million transformation, it opened as a 21-room hotel in 2001. Filled with antiques, valuable art, huge Venetian mirrors and family portraits, every bedroom is unique. The superb restoration by haute hotelier Bob Burns ranges from the [...]

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