Month: August 2009
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Terranea Takes in Evacuees from California Wildfires
California wildfires are currently threatening 12,000 homes in the Los Angeles area, with State Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger urging Californians to leave as ash sprinkled downtown Los Angeles. Mount Wilson, where an astronomy unit and communications center is located, was one vital point of concentration for firepeople battling the blaze yesterday. Fire Chief Mike Bryant spoke…
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Naked Model Gets Arrested
Art for art’s sake? Daring photographer Zach Hyman staged a naked model photoshoot in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and it ended up in the arrest of his model, Kathleen Neill. Nudity is illegal in New York, whether it’s intended for art’s sake or not, and the volunteer model (who posed for free) was pulled…
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Beaches ; The Sexiest in the World
Looking for a sexy getaway? Look no further than the sandy shores of these faraway isles scattered all over the world, where the sand is white and the ocean is perfectly crystal blue. Concierge.com ruthlessly scoured list upon list of the very best places in the world to lounge, and we have to admit that…
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Suites ; The World's Most Expensive
Wealth Bulletin took a close look at some of the world’s most expensive hotel suites, which included some of the renowned-to-be-luxe spots as well as a few newcomers. This year’s winner was the Royal Penthouse Suite at the President Wilson Hotel in Geneva, which hit the top of Luxist’s list for a four-room suite. Taking…
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What To Do When Hurricanes Loom?
Hurricane Bill has made us all sit up a little bit straighter when it comes to the weather, and we’re going to be checking this strong storm out until it blows through the Atlantic, hopefully away from land. Recent reports have shown Hurricane Bill, a Category 3 storm, will stay east of most of the…
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Staycations – Not Very Healthy !
In the economic downturn, you’ve probably heard recommendation after recommendation of a staycation, a creative new at-home family activity, or something similar. Sometimes, penny pinching means that you can’t take the vacations you want to, but it shouldn’t prevent you from taking some kind of trip away from town, says MSNBC. It’s hard to unwind…
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Acqualina Raises the Bar on Luxury Stays
Luxury in Miami is known the world over, but this Mediterranean-inspired resort still managed to impress and influence the hotel world upon its opening in 2006. When you get a glimpse of the many amenities that the Acqualina has to offer, you’ll have a taste of the grand plans for this stunning spot from its…
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Where Supermodels Go on Vacation?
Even though it’s fun to explore the rustic side of things from time to time, it’s also fun to live the luxe life. It seems like celebrities disappear off to private islands, but they also stay in luxury hotels like the rest of us! Sometimes they hang out on the beach, other times they pick…
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Driving in the UK and Ireland
It might be common to travel Europe and the United Kingdom by train, but have you ever considered driving instead? Not only is it more convenient when traveling the countryside, but you’re more likely to hop off the beaten path this way. Doesn’t sound bad, does it? The only probable blip, as most of us…
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Mona Lisa Attacked
The Mona Lisa was briefly attacked this week when a disgruntled woman threw a teacup at the artwork’s shield in the Louvre. The Russian woman, who is reported to have visited a psychiatric clinic after she attempted to damage the artwork, was called “clearly deranged” by officials. This attack has been added to the list…
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