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Swine flu "could kill millions"
in Sox First, on September 22, 2009
...dreds of millions of dollars to pay for vaccines and antiviral medicines. Bloomberg reports that wealthy nations and development banks are being asked to donate to a $1.48 billion United Nations pl...
Introducing the Ultimate Jaguar E-Type
in Classical Drives, on August 3, 2009
...E-Type (and a wealthy client) they have made one of the world's most beautiful automobiles even more beautiful. The windscreen is chopped. The A-pillars are hidden. The sills and the floor pan are... ...sh makers of the Eagle E-type Speedster appear to have done. Starting with a Jaguar E-Type (and a wealthy client) they have made one of the world's most beautiful automobiles even more beautiful...
Shanghai Looks for Luxury Seekers
in Hidden Travel Gems, on July 31, 2009
...ing bling.
And to cater to the upscale crowds, a coffee war has broken out in Shanghai. You how more choices than just Starbucks now...... ... © Sam Ose / Olai Skjaervoy
Shanghai is betting that the wealthy don't actually worry much about the global recession, according to USA Today. Global travel may be ailing, but China's b...
Style and Speed in America: Rare Jaguar C-Type to be Auctioned
in Classical Drives, on July 24, 2009
...me F1 world champion, and retains its original numbers-matching engine.
I can't speak for the wealthy patrons who might purchase this car but whoever makes high bid, I hope they'll display i...
Recession reshapes America
in Sox First, on July 14, 2009
...All this will be exacerbated by the economic crisis. It will create a society that will emerge even more divided than it was when the economy was booming. And that's unlikely to change when the re... ...es and regions in the United States and around the world may increasingly be inhabited by a core of wealthy and highly mobile workers leading greatly privileged lives, catered to by an underclass of s...
Faberge Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on May 29, 2009
...ter eggs dating from 1885-1916. His patrons included most of the world's royalty and other wealthy clientele of his time. ...
Social entrepreneurship in China
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on May 23, 2009
...n this area.
One interesting one was the following: In Guangxi Province in southern China , a wealthy businessman who sells motorcycles has organized 20 volunteers who look after children and he...
US and China: the drug dealer-addict relationship
in Sox First, on May 20, 2009
...hy - that have already done the best. Living standards for the rest of China would continue to grow more slowly than the pace of economic growth suggests they should. For the rest of the world, China&... ...It would benefit the same parts of the economy - the industrial sectors, the coastal south, the wealthy - that have already done the best. Living standards for the rest of China would continue to ...
The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2009
in Classical Drives, on May 10, 2009
...value to that of a Bugatti Veyron or McLaren F1 today; only, it could be argued, it boasted a touch more elegance." I certainly agree with that last remark.
This year's Classic Drive coverag... ...ing classic sports cars and, in the concours tradition, a few all-new beauties that, alas, only the wealthy can afford.
The overall 2009 concours winner was ex-Microsoft president Jon Shirley, whose...
Chevrolet Bel Air Honours LA Residential Enclave
in Classical Drives, on May 4, 2009
... Bel Air! The name had a magic ring to it in those years, for Bel Air was a wealthy and gated residential community in the Westside hills of Los Angeles, and thus an appropriate model name for Chevr...
A piece based on the social activites by Infosys
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on April 30, 2009
...have built our businesses from modest resources and feel motivated to give back to society. We want more people to partake in the opportunities that made us successful."
Significant corporate d... ...gan more than a century ago, when major industrial houses, notably the Tatas, Birlas and some other wealthy individuals endowed educational institutions, hospitals and student scholarships. Over the y...
So What is a Sports Car? Answer Below
in Classical Drives, on April 10, 2009
...what cars they are! Feast your eyes on the Historic Classics Web site and you'll begging your wealthy grandmother for a share of her will in advance.
Of the SS100 Pearman tells a fascinating t...
BMW and Mercedes to Merge?
in carzz.org, on March 11, 2009
...inued producing costly, elegant models, often with custom bodies. But it wasn't long before the wealthy were caught up in the depression. Famous names fell like trees in a hurricane. By the end of...
Classic Cars Fan Trades Cherry Blossoms for Palm Trees
in Classical Drives, on February 25, 2009
...#39;s best. Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised for the area is home, part-and-full-time, to some wealthy collectors as well as being a mere two-hours drive east from Los Angeles. The weather in Mar...
Tour Gets Burned Again
in Eagle Par Birdie, on February 24, 2009
...this and agreed to pay nearly 800 million dollars to close the investigation - possibly before even more unpleasantness turns up.
Will UBS remain a Tour sponsor for much longer? It's doubtful.
L... ... Tour's Tour Championship. Now it's under federal investigation for assisting many of its wealthy American clients to cheat the IRS out of its fair share of tax revenue.
In fact, UBS has cr...
Stimulus Hype: A Populist Plan? (Part II)
in Bizinformer, on February 9, 2009
...omists is the fact that many Americans just wouldn't spend." He goes on to say that a.) wealthy taxpayers would see that $10,000 as peanuts and would put it straight into their savings acco...
Venture Capitalists Karen Gordon Mills Nominated to Head the Small Business Administration
in Bizinformer, on December 20, 2008
...he next SBA administrator would be female and promote programs that help women-owned businesses get more government contracts and loans. Maine papers today reported that Republican Sen. Olympia Snowe ... ...a and the democrats in Congress intend to sell America's small business contracting programs to wealthy venture capitalists. They have been putting this together for over a year now. It looks like...
Crisis Help for Anonymous High-net-Worth Individuals
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on December 19, 2008
...t least $US10 million to gain admission. Tiger 21 has seven offices across the US and plans for six more next year. The organisation even claims to have fielded inquiries from Australia in recent mont... ...
Business spectator comments on how the wealthy are dealing with the psychological scarring from this downturn.
Psychologists and therapists are one way to go, but an increasingly popular optio...
SEC and Madoff: shutting the stable gate after the horse has bolted
in Sox First, on December 17, 2008
...o thoroughly investigate these allegations or at any point to seek formal authority to pursue them. Moreover, a consequence of the failure to seek a formal order of investigation from the Commission i... ...it could lose up to $303m and members of the Palm Beach country club, where many of Mr Madoff's wealthy clients were recruited, have no-one to blame but themselves. As the BBC's Kevin Connol...
Will there be more Madoffs?
in Sox First, on December 16, 2008
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Is Bernard Madoff a sign of things to come? Will there be more like him? Is Madoff's $50 billion fraud a sign of things to come? These are valid questions because Madoff was the product of a ... ... Greed and the desire for an easy buck are powerful drivers. As Tim Reid in The Times notes, the wealthy were fighting to get on his books. "In the wealthy enclaves of Long Island and Palm Bea...
Madoff and SEC neglect
in Sox First, on December 13, 2008
...d and Ponzi scheme that Wall Street legend Bernard Madoff is accused of is bad enough. But what is more remarkable are the questions about federal regulators. Why was the Securities and Exchange Comm... ... "But what few on the Street know is that Bernie Madoff also manages more than $6 billion for wealthy individuals. That's enough to rank Madoff's operation among the world's five lar...
Quickest Route to a Race Track? Take the Train
in Classical Drives, on November 25, 2008
... destination was the Monaco Grand Prix, where we held waterfront grandstand seats thanks to our wealthy host, an Alberta oilman. The plan was to drive there in a small fleet of two Ferraris and a ...
Do we get depressed?
in Sox First, on November 24, 2008
...to cope with a common problem. Back then, we were Cursed with a feckless Federal Reserve, and a wealthy Treasury secretary, Paul Mellon, saw the downturn as a force for good." Of course, the...
AIC Says Hedge Funds Still Viable
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on October 8, 2008
...ny other share so they are available to those of modest means as well as the super wealthy."
More at; Potential for Hedge Fund Returns Is Still There For Investors - Report ... ...arket just like any other share so they are available to those of modest means as well as the super wealthy."
More at; Potential for Hedge Fund Returns Is Still There For Investors - Report ...
Bailout politics
in Sox First, on October 2, 2008
...laim on global leadership because they have failed to comprehend the enormity of this global issue. More on the giveaways from the Los Angeles Times . What's clear is that this piece of legislat... ...oad. Most routine jobs are being automated anyway. Nor is the answer to give tax breaks to the very wealthy and to giant corporations in the hope they will trickle down to everyone else. We have tried...
Bono And Other Celebrity Do-Gooders
in The Celebrities Weblog, on September 19, 2008
...Bono, the longtime lead singer for "U2", has been highly successful and is fabulously wealthy; but he and certain other celebrities routinely give back to the world.
One would think tha...
Bugatti Atalante Coupe: Beautiful Car, Ultimate Extravagance
in Classical Drives, on August 29, 2008
...s. This makes for good public relations, attracts new customers, and helps the auction folks become wealthy. Pebble Beach is one of the world's most elite locations and at the close of the 2008 ev...
Would you pay £9.50 for a luxury travel magazine?
in Wandalust, on August 29, 2008
...retail outlets such as on First Class in Eurostar cross Channel trains. I thought it you were so wealthy you'd be travelling by private jet.
However is you qualify to join the Lifestyle Boutique...
Hurrah for the Ryder Cup
in Eagle Par Birdie, on August 18, 2008
...nother golf season is heading into the final stretch.
No, it's a sad time because there are no more majors to get excited about.
Thank God this is a Ryder Cup year, I suppose. At least that tour... ... of the PGA season "exciting" is not working. At least, for me. Kenny Perry is one of the wealthy grinders on tour; he chose to ignore a storied major that has been won by every top player t...
Luxury Car Catalog Art Featured in New Book
in Classical Drives, on August 9, 2008
...ecame art worthy of museum hangings. Solley's book allows us to enjoy the visions that only the wealthy held in their hands during those halcyon years. It will be launched at a presentation and wi...
Wealthy Investors Approve of Alternatives
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on July 30, 2008
... Surveying more than 400 high net worth investors with greater than $3 million in investable assets, the most recent Bank of America Survey of high net worth Americans indicates that US investors u...
Burj-Al-Arab is the Best Hotel in the World?
in Hidden Travel Gems, on July 27, 2008
...$2160 rate goes to him), and there's a private reception desk on each floor.
But I can see why wealthy businessmen embrace this hotel like their first trophy wife. I really do. There's someth...
My Neighbors Are Moving to a Smaller House
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on July 23, 2008
...39;t. (Or maybe especially when you don't.)
They say that people are often unhappy if they are wealthy but the people around them are even wealthier. I think it can go both ways. It can be unsati...
Connecticut Concours Now Competes With the World's Best
in Classical Drives, on July 23, 2008
...#39;s. It was originally a beauty contest for cars in an era when custom bodies were the rage among wealthy playboys and their fashionable ladies. Following a depression, World War 2 and eventual reco...
Pernice, Monty and Men In Pink
in Eagle Par Birdie, on July 5, 2008
There are many thousands of tour pros playing the game today. Most of them don't get any ink at all, not even the smallest passing mention in an obscure story on the wires.
The select few who play the game well - those on the World's Top Ten list, for example - garner the lion&#...
The Top Rated Luxury Hotel-Casinos
in The Gambling Weblog, on June 23, 2008
If you're a gambler who's looking for the best luxury accommodations in the United States there's a new ranking out which insures that you'll get star treatment during your stay.
The Wynn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas gained top honors. This isn't much of a surprise given ...
Salary Expectations and Online Dating
in The Dating Weblog, on June 16, 2008
...the context to justify yet. In other words, someone has to get to know you first.
There are some wealthy guys and girls, like this airline pilot , who fear that listing their true salary would onl...
It's jail time for tax evader Wesley Snipes
in Sox First, on April 26, 2008
...wyers say they will appeal but it's not looking good. So who is going to get the vampires now? More to the point, what's he going to do once he is inside the slammer? The Movies Blog has co... ... California's ridiculously harsh criminal "three strikes and you're out" law, but wealthy elites who mock the nation's tax laws often get off with nothing but a slap on the wrist...
If it's May it Must be Italy - and the Fabulous Ferrari Auction
in Classical Drives, on April 23, 2008
...ust one owner from new and 2,500 original miles . Be sure to visit RM Auction's Web site for more superb cars and descriptions.
... ... The merry month of May is almost upon us and for those lucky enough (or wealthy enough) to attend the Ferrari - Leggenda et Passione auction in Maranello, Italy, on May 18th it has to be a very e...
Send Wesley Snipes to jail: prosecutors
in Sox First, on April 16, 2008
..., to push their case. And now, it looks like he could be off to jail. Despite the acquittals of the more serious crimes, the prosecutors are not letting up. They want a maximum statutory sentence of t... ...taxes will be appropriately punished. In the defendant Wesley Snipes, the Court is presented with a wealthy, famous, and inveterate tax scofflaw. If ever a tax offender was deserving of being held acc...
When It Comes to Getting Credit, It's Good to be White
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on April 15, 2008
...e black neighborhoods are, on average, less wealthy and have higher crime rates, etc., making them more risky. The study, though, attempted to correct for these differences, in order to get an apples-... ...hite neighborhoods over black neighborhoods, because the black neighborhoods are, on average, less wealthy and have higher crime rates, etc., making them more risky. The study, though, attempted to co...
Do What You Love and the Money Will Follow (Someone Else)
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on April 4, 2008
...ld Trump to tell you to do what you love, because he happens to love real estate, which tends to be more lucrative than working for agencies that help single mothers on welfare. You might love the fee... ...e later gets rich and sends you a $1 million tip to thank you, you're probably not going to get wealthy.
This is what I believe. If becoming wealthy is important to you, choose a career field tha...
Book Review: Increase Your Financial IQ by Robert Kiyosaki
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on March 27, 2008
...'s other books, you can expect about 50% new material and 50% recycled ideas. And if you expect more than that, you need to learn a thing or two about brand extension.
Anyway, the new book is tit... ...ght for anyone, provided you don't make the mistake of thinking that because Robert Kiyosaki is wealthy his path to wealth is the only one available.
...
In China, You're Richer When You're Poorer
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on March 25, 2008
...attracted all manner of hangers -on, relatives and charitable causes.
...
Kidnapping is far more common in China than in the U.S., so Mr. Niu started worrying about his kids' safety. And h... ... Interesting post at The Wealth Report on China's suspicion of the wealthy, and how being rich can help you lose friends and put your life in danger. Here's the story of self-made entrepr...
The Tavistock Cup in Wonderland
in Eagle Par Birdie, on March 25, 2008
Courtesy: Tavistock Cup.com
Players Arrive by Helicopter for Tavistock Cup
What's with this Tavistock Cup? It's billed as a "fight to the finish" between PGA pros from two high-end golf clubs in Florida.
The thing is squeezed into two days - Monday and Tuesday - rig...
Art and Wine
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on March 3, 2008
...hy enthusiasts have been filling their cellars and covering their dining-room walls for centuries.
More at; Credit crunch fuels investor thirst for art and wine
... ... , a case of Chateau d'Yquem or a Bordeaux from the sought-after 1961 vintage is nothing new: wealthy enthusiasts have been filling their cellars and covering their dining-room walls for centuri...
Hollywood's Retirement Haven to Host Important New Concours
in Classical Drives, on February 19, 2008
... so long, considering that it's a favored home of the retired wealthy, some of whom have two or more great classics hidden in their multi-car garages. Add the desert ambience, the outstanding mode... ...t. One can only wonder why it took so long, considering that it's a favored home of the retired wealthy, some of whom have two or more great classics hidden in their multi-car garages. Add the des...
Carl Icahn's corporate governance blog debut
in Sox First, on February 12, 2008
...sk whether he has put that much though into it. "Does a man who appears to be as busy and as wealthy as Icahn - he has a personal fortune of $14.5 billion - really have the time or the inclinat...
Suharto's legacy
in Sox First, on January 27, 2008
...al position at the army staff college. It is said Suharto through his rule cultivated a network of wealthy allies, many in the ethnic Chinese business community. He did this through a system of rewar...
New Owner Celebrates Lovely Lincoln With My Champagne
in Classical Drives, on January 19, 2008
...nly $67,000! As it was sold with no reserve the owner must be kicking himself (unless he's very wealthy), whereas the buyer is probably celebrating with some of that champagne I missed....
Wealthy Gentleman With Elegant Wife Bids on Classic Packard
in Classical Drives, on January 19, 2008
... You are, shall we say, moderately wealthy. You have an elegant trophy wife who looks absolutely stunning, even in a room full of sexy competitors. Turning aside an offer of delightful French wine i...
More and More Fat Cats Doing It For Themselves
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on January 15, 2008
... Via The Wealth Report comes more evidence that being rich is not merely a function of being born rich, but of making your own way:
1. According to a study of Federal Reserve data conducted by N... ...onaires and billionaires over the past decade (even adjusted for inflation) is that more of the non-wealthy have become wealthy.
So, if you need some inspiration while you're breaking your back t...
Want to Save Time or Money?
in The Smart PDA, on January 10, 2008
... of time, as you search through websites like Deals2Buy and Longbeard .
At the same time, using more expensive mobile services that provide connectivity practically anywhere will save you time. Yo... ...
A wealthy friend once told me that time and money are like mass and energy: they're both in some sense equivalent to each other. We either spend to save time, or take the time to save money...
The End of the Road for Frontline Wireless
in The Wireless Weblog, on January 9, 2008
Frontline Wireless , the startup that was positioned as a key bidder in the upcoming 700 MHz auction , has closed its doors.
The company this week issued the following terse statement: ""Frontline is closed for business at this time. We have no further comment."
"Led b...
Hedge Fund Manager Gets Jail In Kidnap & Rape Plot
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on January 9, 2008
...cutors say Hsu became upset when his mistress broke off their affair in 2005 and he stalked her for more than a year.
More at wnbc.com
... ... A wealthy former hedge fund manager has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for plotting to have his former mistress abducted and raped.
Forty-three-year-old Albert Hsu of New Canaan pl...
The Lure of the East
in Eagle Par Birdie, on December 29, 2007
...
Courtesy: getty images
The smell of money is a powerful scent and more and more golfers are sniffing the winds carrying that scent out of the Middle East.
World number 17, Luke Donald, has... ...Tour's official web site .
Indeed. So what is behind it, especially in light of the massively wealthy Race to Dubai season-long money grab beginning in 2009?
Is golf surging in popularity among...
What is the Alternative Minimum Tax?
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on December 20, 2007
... Every now and then you might hear about the alternative minimum tax, or AMT, and how it is snaring more people each year, meaning more and more of us are trying to figure out how to avoid it. I'm... ...then, however, inflation has changed the picture. In 1969, a $100,000 yearly income made you pretty wealthy; not so much anymore, especially if you live in a high-cost city like New York or San Franci...
Sweet Sounds of Siren Songs
in Eagle Par Birdie, on December 12, 2007
...from Trump, you see, who promised them that his golf project would be "a masterpiece" and more environmentally friendly than the undeveloped land currently is! The man is unbelievable and po... ...t, too).
The Scottish Parliament is frightened that the other Trumps of the world - say those uber-wealthy Al Maktoums from Dubai, for instance - will figure that the Scots are anti-progress and give...
Tiger's World: It Gets Bigger and Bigger
in Eagle Par Birdie, on December 9, 2007
...to Dubai.
And, not surprisingly, that challenge involves Tiger Woods.
Woods has now gone beyond a wealthy PGA Tour pro with a global following; he is a global commodity, representative of the new co...
Finchem's Pipe Dream
in Eagle Par Birdie, on November 22, 2007
...ecause of salaries locked-in for several years and because of the fact that team owners are usually wealthy businessmen who can sustain some losses.
Finchem's hoped-for monetary levels are a pip...
And The Streets Are Paved With Gold
in Eagle Par Birdie, on November 21, 2007
...awash in money and with plans to become the single greatest concentration of wealth on the planet.
More than 10 million dollars will be doled out in the season-ending Dubai World Championship (yet an... ... game of golf.
Tour bodies believe that by throwing huge amounts of money at a handful of already wealthy individuals - the players - they will play more often, play better and play a more exciting ...
Keeping up with the Joneses: bubbles and herding behavior
in Sox First, on November 21, 2007
...ns that are similar to those of the rest of the population to avoid being poor when their cohort is wealthy," they say. "If agents are sensitive to the wealth of others, making different inv...
What Do We Owe To Others?
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on November 5, 2007
...ich I'd be on the low end of the extravagance scale, because I see money as a ticket to freedom more than a ticket to boats and cars. But at the same time I don't judge anyone else's desir... ...rds shows that I do judge it to some extent).
What do you think you would do if you were extremely wealthy, and do you think the richest among us have an obligation to use their money to help others?...
Bernie Ecclestone's Mercedes-Benz 540K Takes 3rd Place as Most Expensive Sale
in Classical Drives, on November 5, 2007
... or are they examples of the ultimate automotive indulgence? Whoever purchased the 540K is not only wealthy but has a special place to keep this gem and will never drive it. Unless his name is Jay Len...
You Can Feel Sorry For Paris Hilton
in The Celebrities Weblog, on November 5, 2007
...f the david letterman show .
OK, now, what do you think?
Didn't Letterman act like more of an idiot than usual?
I don't usually defend people like Paris Hilton, but come on; Lett... ...feel sorry for Paris Hilton under any imaginable circumstances?
Yes, despite being young, healthy, wealthy, and well, just about everything else most people aren't, even Paris can have something ...
A Look Inside the Bird's Nest Olympic Stadium
in The Outdoor Weblog, on October 30, 2007
..., and Ningxia provinces. They stay in dormitories 200 meters away to the stadium.
They may not be wealthy or well-educated in books, they may not have university degrees, but they are specialists in...
A Postcard From the Forests, a Little South of Munich
in Classical Drives, on October 27, 2007
...display. What I love about our hobby is that in many countries similar collections exist, built by wealthy enthusiasts, and like this one are hidden away in obscure locations that take an effort to fi...
Top 100 Business Blogs
in Bizinformer, on October 26, 2007
...587,893 A: 2,550,840
90. The Ravings Of A Mad Entrepreneurial Scientist T: 587,893 A: 566,836
91. More Than We Know T: 871,446 A: 2,964,420
92. Solo Entrepreneur T: 1,212,405 A: 471,491
93. Stuff4... ...12,141
15. Instigator Blog T: 2,477 A: 58,816
16. Occam's Razor T: 2,548 A: 45,541
17. Smart Wealthy Rich T: 2,879 A: 79,415
18. eMoms At Home T: 3,443 A: 27,125
19. Escape from Cubicle Natio...
Classic Cars Guy Dreams of His Own Business Jet
in Classical Drives, on October 1, 2007
...bject is classic cars. I could excuse myself on the basis that high-end collectors are sufficiently wealthy to buy their own business jets or at least rent them, which is what Lufthansa Private Jets i...
Philanthropy Makes a Comeback in China
in China Venture News, on September 29, 2007
... many of the affluent are known for their lavish way of life, members of this growing generation of wealthy Chinese are developing a taste for charity," the journal said.
Between 2003 and 20...
