Courtesy of: Brown Safe

Protecting your valuables has never been more important than it is today’s troubling times.  Home invasions and robberies are way up due to the dire state of the world economy.

Take action and protect your business as well as personal assets, important documents and so forth. It doesn’t matter if you are a multi-millionaire or on fixed income.

The Lamborghini safe is quite unique as its construction was a complete separation from other existing safe designs by Brown Safe. By collaborating with the military, Brown Safe has established a new fortification rating for their recently developed vault doors clad with highly impenetrable ballistic armor.

Not only was this the strongest armor Brown Safe has ever employed, it was also many time lighter than existing steel armor. This heavily reduced weight meant that a safe embodied in this armor would provide superior protection to our highest rated safe weighing four times that amount.

The current line of Brown Safe maximum protection safes were unsuited for most residential homes as their extreme weight would send them through the floor. The company then designed a truly impenetrable luxury safe that could be secured on any level within any home.

The Lamborghini safe is the only one of its kind. It functioned as the prototype design that was later developed into their Chronos line of luxury watch safes.

It carries a protection rating that surpasses our current testing methods. To date it has defeated all attempts at brute force and illicit entry.

This includes, firing multiple rounds from a .50 caliber anti-sniper rifle into the safe door (each bullet is the length of a man’s palm), carbide drilling attacks, carbide saw attacks, torch attacks, and lock manipulation.

In addition to cutting edge protection, the safe is extensively equipped with a multitude of custom luxury features.

Advanced Security Features
·  6 sided ballistic armor cladding
·  Solid stainless steel 4-way locking bolts
·  Military grade customizable biometric entry system
·  Sophisticated anti-drive and glass plate relocking systems
· 90 minute fire rated to temperatures up to 1700°F (927° C)
· 2 inch thick hardened drill and torch resistive concrete encasement
· Integrated GPS alert and tracking system
· Integrated multi-sensor alert system

Custom Luxury Features
· Carbon Fiber and stainless steel paneling and accents
· Aerospace aluminum door display with concealed keypad and handle
· Factory Lamborghini emblem
· 4 stage custom paint scheme
· Integrated Orbita programmable watch winders

Safe Specifications
Height = 46 inches
Weight = 1350 lbs

For additional information on all Brown Safe product, please visit – http://www.brownsafe.com/

Just when you think it can’t get any worse, be prepared as the Federal Government is ready to pounce and roll out a program of  increase tax audit on high net worth individuals.

As pressure from Congress to raise revenue and close the multi-billion dollar “tax gap” continues, the IRS looks to increase the number of audits against high-net worth individuals.

The IRS, as a result of increased funding and directives from Congress, is currently hiring a vast number of tax auditors and collectors, and creating special new units to use a wide spectrum of tactics for investigating wealthy taxpayers for tax compliance.

Most U.S. citizens take great pride in paying as little tax as legally possible, and they will pay good money for this right.  But as the  government tries to squeeze taxpayers for more than what they perceive as fair, animosity will begin to build, sometimes with catastrophic results.

To be fair, this deficit reduction strategy can be found in areas represented by both sides of the aisle, and on the state level as well.

If you find yourself in the position of receiving an audit notice from the IRS, don’t panic. Get in touch with an attorney or CPA who has a track record of success dealing with IRS audits.  Here are eight things you should know to move forward.

· Don’t panic. Many of these letters can be dealt with simply and painlessly.

· There are a number of reasons why the IRS might send you a notice. Notices may request payment of taxes, notify you of changes to your account, or request additional information. The notice you receive normally covers a very specific issue about your account or tax return.

· Each letter and notice offers specific instructions on what you are asked to do to satisfy the inquiry.

· If you receive a correction notice, review the correspondence and compare it with the information on your return.

· If you agree with the correction to your account, then usually no reply is necessary unless a payment is due or the notice directs otherwise.

· If you do not agree with the correction the IRS made, it is important that you respond as requested. You should send a written explanation of why you disagree and include any documents and information you want the IRS to consider, along with the bottom tear-off portion of the notice. Mail the information to the IRS address shown in the upper left-hand corner of the notice. Allow at least 30 days for a response.

· Most correspondence can be handled without calling or visiting an IRS office. However, if you have questions, call the telephone number in the upper right-hand corner of the notice. Have a copy of your tax return and the correspondence available when you call to help us respond to your inquiry.

· It’s important that you keep copies of any correspondence with your records.

For more information about IRS notices and bills, you can contact Alan Olsen at http://www.groco.com/
Alan Olsen is the  Managing Partner,Greenstein, Rogoff Olsen & Co. LLP, CPAs (GROCO)

Courtesy of: Vivos

Is the end of the world really near? Who knows. Maybe it’s time to do something about it, before it’s too late.

Many millionaires aren’t taking any chances and building their own survival bunkers. Vivos is a company located in Barstow, California. Owner Robert Vicino has built a luxury end-of-times bunker, deep beneath the Mojave Desert.

If the world is going to end above ground, then you better enjoy your time below ground in pure luxury style.

The survival bunker by Vivos Is approximately 13,000 square feet of living space. The bunker includes a gym, an atrium, plus all the amenities you would need to keep 132 lucky soles alive as chaos rains down above them.

The survival bunker has it all and just may justify its lofty price tag of $50,000. Luxury living at its best!

There is even a plan to build a jail, just in case a few of the survival bunker residents get a little rowdy and need to be thrown in the slammer.

As 2012 nears, and the over-hyped apocalypse almost here, Robert Vicino is open for business. The survival bunker will also protect its customers from the following natural or man-made disasters: massive volcano eruptions, solar flares, a pole shift, earthquakes, asteroids, tsunamis, bio terrorism, nuclear attack, chemical warfare and your basic widespread social anarchy.

Courtesy of: Döttling

The world’s most expensive and luxurious safe is the Karl Lagerfeld-designed “Narcissus” by Döttling. The name is derived  from a character from Greek Mythology, who fell in love with his own reflection.

The Döttling Safe “Narcissus” model, is a spectacular hand-crafted, high security and futuristic product. The Narcissus is custom-made with a limited production of thirty safes.

Weighing in at an indestructible 800 kilos (1,600 pounds) and 1.80 m high and 1.0 m wide, the “Narcissus” breaks through previous aesthetic and technical limits.

Its slim, steel-bodied exterior is sheathed in high-gloss, chrome-plated aluminum – giving the appearance of a flawless glass case. However, its owner-recognition technology allows for simple operation – just a wave of the hand provides access to the treasures stored in a revolutionary room.

Watch winders, jewelry drawers and innumerable custom-designed compartments keep valuables safe. The “Narcissus” is custom-made at a designer’s price of €250,000 or $340,000.

According to Lisa Adams, LA Closet Design founder, the Narcissus design was inspired by the classic combination of form and function. Functionality is met by unmatchable security, and form is undeniably found in its startlingly sleek, glamorous exterior and its luxurious interior.

“I am not interested in what people want. I’ve designed a safe that I would like to own and which will stand in my home. Markus Döttling built it for me,” commented Karl Lagerfeld, referring to his masterpiece.

A timeless design combined with the ultimate in security makes Karl Lagerfeld and Döttling Safes’ Narcissus a remarkable innovation and a uniquely appropriate piece for contemporary keeping of personal treasures. Narcissus is available exclusively through LA Closet Design, www.laclosetdesign.com <http://www.laclosetdesign.com/> .

It’s scary to think what would happen if you lost one or all of your treasured personal assets. Well now there’s a product available to help you prepare for the unexpected.

So what do famous celebrities and high net-worth individuals such as Courtney Love do to protect their own homes, art, furniture and jewelry from fires, theft, earthquakes and divorce?

Well, they wisely hire Home Sweet Home Video to carefully document all of their home assets.

In addition, the company provides them with a complete DVD including every detail of their home, in the event any disaster should occur. If you happen to live in Southern California, that outcome is likely.

Amy Reiss and Melissa Carr of Pacific Palisades have become the most trusted home inventory specialists in Southern California.

Celebrities and high net-worth individuals rely on their professionalism, confidentiality and expertise to inventory their homes to provide peace of mind in case of incidents such as fires, earthquakes, mudslides, divorce and theft.

They provide a professionally detailed room by room report by category: including art, furniture clothing, handbags, jewelry and the overall architectural details of the home.

Benefits From Utilizing Home Sweet Home Video:

* Clients who use Home Sweet Home Video feel that they are saving money for the future by securing their assets now. With a comprehensive DVD that details all assets, clients can work with insurance companies or attorneys in a much more simplified manner in what will most likely be a difficult time

* Living in Southern California it is best to plan for the unexpected, and clients that have documented their assets, whether it is for fear of a fire or mudslide or before a marriage or for a family estate, have been given peace of mind that if something should happen, they are protected

* Clients from Malibu to Beverly Hills have lauded the professional quality of Home Sweet Home Video and the feeling of security they felt when the project was completed and they were handed a complete inventory report

* Past and current clients include celebrities, rock stars, Hollywood agents and producers, homeowners, business managers, insurance companies and divorce and estate attorneys

For additional product information and customer testimonials, please visit www.HomeSweetHomeVideo.com or call (310) 230-1437

Courtesy of: E.S. Kluft

Earl Kluft is the visionary and creative entrepreneur plus the founder and owner of E. S. Kluft & Co.

Earl Kluft believes that ultra-premium sleep systems should be available to affluent Americans right here in the United States.

Well he has succeeded and now, people from all over the world can purchase luxury bedding from his company E.S. Kluft.

For those looking for luxury bedding with elegant tailoring and excellent craftsmanship, “The Beyond Luxury Sublime” should be your choice.

The limited edition, made-to-order beds retail at $44,000 for a king set, making it the most expensive American-made mattress available in the market today.

The limited edition ultra-posh “The Beyond Luxury Sublime” bed is hand-sewn in Southern California by skilled artisans who use the finest materials available, including cashmere, exotic wools, silk, certified organic cotton, horsehair and Talaly latex.

“The Beyond Luxury Sublime” is made-to-order and offers an unparalleled night of restful and refreshing sleep.

The luxury mattress is distinguished by an over-sized Wedgwood blue medallion motif. The tissue pick design emanates a presidential suite, with an air of royalty as well as providing a striking contrast to the rich, cream-colored Jacquard Damask background.

If the $44 thousand price tag, is a little above your budget, E.S. Kluft also offers a wide range of mattresses that are available with price points below $1,000.

For more information, please visit E.S Kluft

There is a luxury car boom going on in China and there is no end in sight. Racing down the crowed streets of  Beijing, Shanghai and other Chinese cities are luxury cars form Aston Martin, Bugatti, Lamborghini.

As the Chinese economy continue its torrid pace, many are becoming millionaires and spoiling themselves with the riches of own a luxury car.

Many of the most luxurious sports cars manufacturers in the world, have recently opened new showrooms in thriving Beijing. The glittering showrooms can be found on famous Jinbao Street.

Beijing is the favorite destination for China’s rich to shop. The city is also home to the largest number of super rich in the country. According to China’s Hurun Report there are an amazing 8,800 billionaires and 143,000 millionaires in Beijing. Most of wealthy own between a minimum of two to five luxury cars.

The world’s economic problems have not hit China nearly as bad. With sales down in the rest of the world due to the current global recession, China is actually seeing a boom in car sales across the country. The wealthy, Chinese elite are even trading up and purchasing  more exotic cars.

China is clearly in the bulls eye of all luxury car makers, who expect China to lead them to higher sales in the coming years. It’s been reported that China is currently either the number one or two market for most car brands.

For example, iconic Lamborghini soon expects China to overtake Italy and capture the two spot, behind only the United States. In 2009, Lamborghini sold about 80 cars in China, out of the 2,000 total sold globally.

Beijing’s crowed streets may be a factor in future sales. The city has an incredible population of 17.5 million people and there are already over four million cars on its roads.

Whether the ultra-rich drive their new luxury cars in Beijing, Shanghai or out in the open country, luxury cars sales will continue to surge in China.

Millionaire Fair is known as the World’s Leading Luxury Fair. It’s a place where the top, international luxury industry meets and present their most amazing and exclusive products and services.

The first edition of Millionaire Fair Istanbul was held in 2008. At the Millionaire Fair, attendees will discover a world of ultimate elegance.

As you walk through the exhibit, you can see and discuss luxury with the best top names of the international luxury goods the industry has to offer.

Take in many well-known fashion designers and experience fascinating stage shows by leading international artists.

So whether you are looking for fine fashion, luxury travel ideas, or the best upcoming cars, then the Millionaire Fair – Istanbul is the place to be.

Experience all the aspects of a luxury lifestyle, during your visit to Europe’s most exclusive and trend-setting lifestyle trade fair: the Millionaire Fair.

The Millionaire Fair is “the place” to be and only the most elite of the international luxury industry come together for this unbelievable experience.

This year’s Millionaire Fair Istanbul event will be held March 4 – 7 2010, at the CNR EXPO in Istanbul, Turkey.
www.millionairefair.com.tr

For more information on all Millionaire Fair events, go to: http://www.millionairefair.com/

When you are in balance and harmony with life you can be most effective in your business. What you want to achieve suffers when you are too much engrossed in the tasks or worries of work and not taking time to maintain harmony within your body, mind, and spirit.

Most of us have been trained to work hard. If we are not working hard, we have been programmed to feel guilty about not working hard. Ever heard someone called lazy because they weren’t working hard enough?

Hard work has held the promise of reward, but there is a downside if we find ourselves not enjoying the living of it all. If balance between work and life outside of work is not maintained, your well-being can suffer, harming your peace of mind, physical health, and your relationships.

Even if you love your work, thrive on it, and can do it all day and into the night, it is important to take some time to rest and create a balance. Stop, reflect, restore, and revitalize. Your relationships need attention, your spirit needs nurturing, your body needs care, and your mind needs some time off. If these are neglected, is there any amount of success that can make up for their loss?

I think it is important to work at something you love, or at least like. Simultaneously, it is important to pay attention to your inner world. This helps you maintain a healthy balance. There are 10 simple things you can do each day to aid you in this worthy endeavor. I practice them myself and hope you will join me.

1. Inhale with awareness.
2. Walk in nature, even for just 10 minutes. Aim for 30.
3. Sit in silence and still your mind for at least 10 minutes each day.
4. Notice if you are thirsty, hungry, tired. What do you do about it?
5. While eating, slow down and give your full attention.
6. Avoid people who consume your energy.
7. Embrace people who accept and support your endeavors.
8. Regard the beauty of your surroundings.
9. Appreciate the freedom and ability to work or establish a business of your own.
10. Exhale completely.

Author: Dr. Christina Grant is a holistic healer and spiritual counselor who works in person and by phone. She has helped hundreds of people attain physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being through personal transformation. Her writing is published nationwide. She is co-author of Eight Minute Muse and is completing a book with a fresh perspective on women’s health. Her website is www.christinagrant.com

The current economic recession is hitting all levels of income, including the rich and affluent. Many feel the real estate market started the current meltdown and there’s no sign out there that it’s on the rebound.

Because of the this, many affluent homeowners are looking for alternative means of selling their primary or secondary home, rather than using a traditional realtor.

A new trend that’s becoming increasingly popular is using auctions. Now don’t be confused with the TV infomercial auctions selling bank foreclosure homes. Luxury estates are being sold through exclusive high-end auctions, such as BillionaireXchange.

Wealthy and ultra-wealthy homeowners are looking at auctions as an expedient alternative to what the mass real estate market must endure.

A lot of the luxury homes seen in auctions, are second and third homes that are located in resort communities. You can find many Hollywood and sports celebrities using this venue to sell a property.

The primary driver for using an auction is the rich feel they can receive a better outcome versus the current, cut-throat, low-ball scenario plaguing the industry.

Often, buyers are flying in from all over the world. Due to the weak U.S. dollar, properties are now very attractive to overseas buyers.

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