59 Dialing 911 Has A Whole New Meaning

Posted on July 27, 2008
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You may have to look twice to discern the changes to the Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S Coupe and Cabriolet for the 2009 model year; the big news lies beneath the skin. There are new LED driving lights on a restyled front bumper and bright LED tail lamps at the rear, along with bold oval exhaust outlets for the Carrera and four round tips for the Carrera S that not so subtly trumpet improved power from the horizontally opposed six-cylinder engines. Now equipped with direct fuel injection for sharper response, enhanced efficiency, and lower exhaust emissions, the Carrera’s 3.6-liter six enjoys an additional 20 horses, for a total of 345, while the S-spec 3.8-liter engine jumps by 30 horsepower, to a stout 385.

More notable, however, the 2009 911 Carrera and Carrera S are the first models to offer Porsche’s lightning-quick double-clutch automated manual transmission. Dubbed the Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK), the seven-speed gearbox supplants the long-serving six-speed Tiptronic S manu-matic. It employs a servo-operated dual clutch pack that can anticipate and preselect the next gear before the current gear is disengaged. When an up- or down-shift is ordered—by the computer in automatic mode or by the driver in manual mode, via switches on the steering wheel—the process is as simple as opening the first clutch and closing the second. This allows near-instantaneous gear changes, with no discernable interruption to the flow of torque during acceleration. In the Carrera S Coupe, the PDK gearbox helps enable a 4.3-second sprint to 60 mph—two-tenths of a second faster than a car equipped with a six-speed manual transmission.

The 2009 911 Carrera and Carrera S models reach Porsche dealerships in America later this year, and are priced from $75,600 to $96,800. The PDK transmission is expected to add about $3,000. (http://www.porsche.com/usa)

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58 From Sea to Sculpture

Posted on July 27, 2008
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The Bernard K. Passman gallery on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, known for its artistic use of black coral, unveiled a collection of one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces and a series of sculptures made of the organic material. The designs had been made over the past few years by artist Bernard Passman, who pioneered the use of black coral as a medium for sculpture and design some 30 years ago, and passed away in February 2007. He created bold bangles, necklaces, and rings in coral with gold and diamond accents (priced from about $10,000 to $60,000), but they were kept as part of his private collection until now. Among the distinctive pieces is his Wavebreaker black coral and gold cuff with 42 round brilliant-cut diamonds and three princess-cut diamonds (shown) for $37,000. (310.246.5150, http://www.passman.com/)

—Jill Newman

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57 By UK based designer Jamie Martin.

Posted on July 9, 2008
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It’s a new twist on the renowned AC Cobra of the 1960’s.

It is light weight and comes with big power just like the original car. The car features extruded aluminum chassis and the body panel is made of carbon fiber. The safety of the occupants is ensured by F1-style alloy “protective cocoon” and alohas front and back airbags. The 4.6 liter Ford V8 engine gives a whopping 524 hp, with a top speed of 214 mph. The car comes with a 6 speed manual transmission and comes with a paddle shift option. An awesome race to see, would be the Cobra versus the GPower. Our audience would pay to see that, make it happen auto industry.

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56 Casa on the Hill

Posted on July 9, 2008
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The best-known and most widely published Chilean architect of our day, Mathias Klotz designs homes full of peace and serene views.

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55 Introducing ‘Accente’ - Modern Bedrooms from Germany

Posted on July 6, 2008
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Designed and Manufactured in Germany by Accente, this is not your average modern bed. This unique product is made of a wonderous mix of durable materials - wood, metal, loom woven material, fabric and leather.

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54 DESIGN by Fabio Novembre

Posted on July 6, 2008
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53 HOTEL BORA BORA

Posted on July 5, 2008
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World-renowned Hotel Bora Bora in French Polynesia which first opened in 1961, will close this October for a complete reconstruction and re-launch in time for its 50th Anniversary.

Located on the southern tip of the island of Bora Bora, the resort offers a 270 degree view encompassing the islands of Tahaa and Raiatea to the west, the island of Maupiti to the east, the unique islet of Motu Toopua in the foreground, and the barrier reef in the distance. The chimney peaks of Mount Otemanu and Pahia provide scenic backdrops to the resort’s three pristine beaches.

This is a special time to experience the resort as we celebrate its past and anticipate its rebirth. Over the next few months, all of us at Hotel Bora Bora look forward to welcoming guests who wish to experience the resort before it closes.

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52 The World’s Sexiest Holiday Parties by Concierge.com

Posted on July 5, 2008
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Ever wonder why so many people seem to be leading such fabulous, exciting, and exotic lives while you’re at home, reading this? Or why the Beautiful always seem to gravitate toward one another? Other than being hotter/cooler/sexier/richer, what do they have that we don’t? The answer, actually, is basic: They know where the party is. Gorgeous partygoers seem to have a sixth sense for knowing where to find others of their ilk. Count this as your VIP cheat sheet on the bestest, grandest, biggest scenes this holiday season. Our suggestion? Book a flight, hop a plane, fake an accent, and par-tay.

51 Hotel Healdsburg, Sonoma County

Posted on July 5, 2008
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On the plaza of Healdsburg’s compact—and increasingly chichi—downtown, the property helped jump-start the town’s renaissance when it opened in 2001.

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50 Greek Island Finder by Concierge.com

Posted on July 4, 2008
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A charmed life: You can get to the quayside tavernas and tiny beach of Santorini’s Ammoudi Port by foot or by car.

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49 GQ’s article on Gisele Bundchen

Posted on July 4, 2008
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gisele bündchen is writhing on the sheets of a bed in one of those airplane-hangar-sized New York City photography studios. It’s the last setup of the day, and she’s wearing a black bra along with something skimpy, satiny, and dark that she will later describe to me, with a straight face, as “boys’ underwear.” She works really quickly. Her fluid poses are a kind of rapid sex-symbol Tai Chi—fingers pass through hair, arms extend above head—and she moves from one into the next without making a single awkward gesture. Her expressions, though, are really something. I don’t know how she manages not to cross the line into camp when she puts on a smoldering look, but she does. At one point, I find myself in her line of vision and our eyes meet, and while I’m only stating the obvious here, I must say, I am not man enough.

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48 3861 KUMQUAT AV COCONUT GROVE, FL 33133

Posted on July 4, 2008
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With six bedrooms, 7 1/2 bathrooms, 5,000 Est. SQ.FT. and a whopping price tag of $2,199,000 this home sure shows a unique elegance.

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47 Private Island / Helicopter / Dinner / Lunch

Posted on July 4, 2008
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There wouldn’t be any better way to Splurjj with Millionaire’s Concierge providing you with an extensive list of amenities.

Limousine to Private Jet Helicopter
Fly South over World Famous South Beach Miami to Florida Keys…
Land at Marathon Airport (FL Keys).
Limousine to Island Boat…
Cocktail Cruise to Private Island…
Dinner / Lunch Served Seaside surrounded by Fiery Tiki Torches
Incredible Sunset!…Baby Key Deer visit table for Snacks…
After Dinner Drinks & Tour of Island…
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46 Spa Villas cool breeze and Tequila

Posted on July 4, 2008
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Where the vastness of the sea and the expanse of blue sky become one. To live in a spa villa is truly a rare opportunity.

The Spa Villas provide three or four bedroom layouts with 3,000-3,300 square feet of interior, air-conditioned space, and over 4,300 square feet of indoor/outdoor space.

They feature an ultra-private, landscaped interior garden with a swimming pool, expanses of floor-to-ceiling glass, and views of the golf course and/or ocean. The palm-shaded poolside courtyard area creates an expansive, yet totally private domain.

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45 Rent Your Dream Car

Posted on July 4, 2008
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Gotham Dream Cars offers our clients several cars to choose from with two locations in Manhattan (NY) and Delray Beach, FL (right between Palm Beach and Miami), and we offer door-to-door delivery and pickup of our exotic rental vehicles in both the New York tri-state area as well as all of Central and South Florida. That means we cover NYC, NJ, CT, DE, MD, PA - including Philadelphia - just about anywhere from Boston to Washington, D.C., and from Orlando to West Palm Beach to Miami. Whew!

Whether you need to rent one of our exotic cars for yourself, as the perfect gift for friend, fiancee or spouse, or for a night on the town with a client, Gotham Dream Cars will make it happen.

Call to book a reservation today - 212.957.4400, 561-992-8700 or toll-free at 877.2.GOTHAM

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44 The Bentley Brooklands has achieved your dream.

Posted on July 3, 2008
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How would it feel to be racing down a 100-foot-wide track, accelerating to 184 miles per hour? What about pushing the torque to an unheard-of 774 pound-feet on turns? And what if it was the most comfortable, relaxing drive you ever had? The Bentley Brooklands has achieved this dream.

In the 1920s, founder W.O. Bentley and the Bentley Boys racing team’s extreme dedication to performance, style and adventure were the envy of the high-end racing circuit in Europe. Daredevil driving and the Bentley’s muscular performance were especially appreciated at the birthplace of British motor sports, the Brooklands race track in Surrey, England, where the team achieved some of its most recognized triumphs. Inspired by this story, Bentley has created the exclusive Brooklands coupe to capture “all the style, power and splendor of that era,” according to Bentley’s Chairman Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen. This nod to the elegant past—while maintaining the pinnacle of modernity—is what makes the car stand out among today’s luxury vehicles.