by admin on November 5, 2008
The moment will be etched in time and history was made yesterday. Spontaneous cheering broke out among millions of Democrats in Chicago and the rest of the U.S, when cable news channel CNN announced that Illinois Senator Barack Obama was elected as the first black president of the United States.
Around 11:00 PM EST, just as California’s voting polls closed, it was their 55 electoral votes that ensured Obama surpassed the magical line of 270 electoral votes required to win the election and become President.
Shortly after that, John McCain acknowledged his defeat and gave a sincere speech thanking his followers and congratulating President elect Obama.
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by admin on November 5, 2008
Daniel Craig, a veteran British actor, has the following film credits - “Elizabeth”, “Sylvia”, “The Jacket”, “Road to Perdition”, “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider”, “Layer Cake” and his first role as James Bond 007 in “Casino Royale.”
In late 2005, it was unveiled that sandy-haired Daniel Craig would replace Pierce Brosnan as the suave spy as the star of the next Bond film.
After the great success of the film and Craig’s acclaimed performance, he now stars again in the next film in the Bond series - Quantum of Solace.
The 2006 movie Casino Royale became the highest-grossing Bond film in history, earning nearly $600 million worldwide.
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by admin on November 3, 2008
Mikhail Prokhorov, worth about $22 Billion, said he was not the mystery buyer of the southern France property. The estate is listed as the world’s most expensive home.
The Villa Leopolda in Villefranche-sur-Mer, on the Côte d’Azur in France, sold for 496m euros ($730m ; £392m).
Although Mr. Prokhorov’s spokesman has denied the rumor, both French and Russian media have insisted that the Russian billionaire had purchased the property.
In addition, sources close to the Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, deny that he was behind the big-ticket purchase.
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by admin on October 31, 2008
As millionaires look for more ways to spend their money, they also look for different avenues to be break away from the pack of haves and have nots.
It seems everybody these days has their prized piece of art, luxury yacht or huge diamond jewelry. But what about a gold bicycle?
Scandinavian design company Aurumania, recently launched a limited edition run of 10 of the world’s most expensive bike.
Each of these bikes is hand-built and gold-plated with 24-carat gold. They are then decorated with over 600 Swarovski crystals.
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by admin on October 29, 2008
Nobody is too old for Trick or Treat. Halloween is timeless whether you’re a two-year old or an adult. Do you really know how Halloween originated?
The roots of this occasion run deep in Gaelic history. ”All Hallows Eve” (originated from the Pagan festival “Samhain”) was first celebrated among the Celts of Ireland and Great Britain.
The festival of Samhain was an important time of year. It marked the end of the harvest period and began the transition towards winter. At the time, people believed this time of year was actually a meeting point for the world of the living and the world of the dead.
Then spirits can make direct contact with the physical world. People would wear creative disguisesa nd masks, thought to please or imitate the mischievous spirits.
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by admin on October 27, 2008
Dolce & Gabbana Fashion can be tagged as one of the most recognized entities around the fashion world and are well-known for a coy and innovative aesthetic. The most recent product of Dolce and Gabbana Fashion to be in demand from the previous month across the D & G boutiques has been the custom-made crocodile bag.
Forming a unique legacy, Dolce and Gabbana Fashion have been dominating the fashion world for more than two decades. They have always created massive impacts on the annual ‘Milan Fashion Week’.
Dolce and Gabbana Fashion collection contains a range of exquisite sunglasses, silky fragrances, beautiful bags (both shoulder and weekend) going along with a complete wardrobe for everyone.
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by admin on October 24, 2008
Much of Canada was settled by Scottish immigrants. They named the various new built towns and cities after some of their favorite places back home. The name “Banff” comes from Banffshire, Scotland, which happened to be home to two of the original directors of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
To attract and accommodate tourists, the Canadian Pacific Railway erected a train station in Banff, and the spectacular Banff Springs Hotel, and the town mushroomed.
Since 1888 the luxurious Fairmont Banff Springs has stood as a symbol to the grandeur of the snow-tipped Canadian Rockies.
Styled in the theme of a Scottish baronial castle and originally built for adventurous travelers crossing the rugged Canadian Rockies by train, the Fairmont Banff Springs hotel continues to offer exemplary service and warm hospitality. A romantic and majestic experience.
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by admin on October 22, 2008
Now that the most popular video game system, the Nintendo Wii, is next to impossible to locate, why not step it up a few notches and find one for your child in the hand-held variety.
The world’s most expensive Gameboy is amazing. It’s made of 18 K gold and the display screen is surrounded by diamonds.
This high-end gaming platform is available through Swiss Supply and created by Aspreys Of London.
You better sit down for this one, because this little hi-tech gadget toy is going to run you about $25,000 !!!
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by admin on October 20, 2008
If you ever want to know what the hottest luxury cars are, just closely watch what the celebrities drive.
Why does the one of the world’s greatest athletes drive a Buick? Like Tiger Woods, the Buick Enclave is approachable, down-to-earth, yet something the rest of the pack keeps chasing.
The Buick people say the 2009 Enclave CXL is a combination of style and grace with elegance and precision. Before I got into this seven-passenger, four-door crossover, I walked around it, observing its size, shape and how the body lines swept from front to rear.
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by admin on October 17, 2008
No winery more thoroughly embodies the timeless appeal and seductive flavor of Napa Valley than Beringer Vineyards. Located in St. Helena California, it’s Napa’s benchmark producer since its establishment in 1876.
Beringer Vineyards is Napa Valley’s oldest continuously-operating winery. The winery is famous for its award winning white zinfandel wine, and currently makes many wines with grapes sourced from different regions.
In 1876, Jacob and Frederick Beringer founded Beringer Vineyards in the modern-day St. Helena AVA. This was the result of their realization that the soils in St Helena were very similar to those in the vineyards of their home- the Rhine Valley. The Beringer Brothers financed the incredibly difficult task of carving caves in the hills behind their winery.
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