http://www.luxurylaunches.com/ en Copyright 2010 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:39:17 -0400 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss It was felicitation time for Indian sportsmen, as Sports Illustrated magazine honored several sports stars at a function in Mumbai on Monday. Among the many great sports personalities that were felicitated at this event, was India’s (actually the greatest in the world for me) greatest batsmen ever, “Little Master” Sachin Tendulkar and tennis sensation Sania Mirza. The master blaster of Indian cricket was given a special miniature gold bat along with his award in recognition of his latest record... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/gold_and_diamond_studded_sports_mementos.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/gold_and_diamond_studded_sports_mementos.php Other Stuff Sachin_Tendulkar Sania_Mirza Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:39:17 -0400 It’s hard to believe that a luxury sports car manufacturer like Lamborghini could be flushed down with the tide of the financial crisis. But facts are facts, and more so because of the figures we have received about its losses. Despite setting the record for selling the most cars in 2008, Lamborghini saw its orders trimmed down by a staggering 37.7 percent (2430 units to 1515 units worldwide) in 2009. Conversely, this has caused a steep decline in profits... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/transport/lamborghini_loses_476_million_with_sales_plummeting_to_377_per_cent_in_2009.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/transport/lamborghini_loses_476_million_with_sales_plummeting_to_377_per_cent_in_2009.php Transport Lamborghini Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:37:52 -0400 Lindsay Lohan is all set for a fierce legal battle as she has sued E*Trade Financial Corp for $100 million, saying a "milkaholic" baby girl who appeared in a recent commercial was modeled after her. Lohan alleged that the girl in the ad who is also named Lindsay improperly invoked her "likeness, name, characterization, and personality" without permission, violating her right of privacy. According to the law suit filed by Miss Lohan on Monday in a Nassau County, New... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/celebrities/lindsay_lohan_sues_etrade_for_100_million.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/celebrities/lindsay_lohan_sues_etrade_for_100_million.php Celebrities Lindsay_Lohan Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:50:47 -0400 It was felicitation time for Indian sportsmen, as Sports Illustrated magazine honored several sports stars at a function in Mumbai on Monday. Among the many great sports personalities that were felicitated at this event, was India’s (actually the greatest in the world for me) greatest batsmen ever, “Little Master” Sachin Tendulkar and tennis sensation Sania Mirza. The master blaster of Indian cricket was given a special miniature gold bat along with his award in recognition of his latest record... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/celebrities/sports_illustrated_magazine_felicitates_indias_sporting_greats_with_diamond_studded_mementos.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/celebrities/sports_illustrated_magazine_felicitates_indias_sporting_greats_with_diamond_studded_mementos.php Celebrities Sachin_Tendulkar Sania_Mirza Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:44:11 -0400 Planning to spruce up the interiors of your special Aston Martin DBS? Well, look no further as Aston Martin has the best solution - the exquisite Leather Saddle. Designed especially for the Aston Martin DBS, this saddle is luxury personified. Inspired by the high quality and durability of horse saddles, this unique saddle not only enhances your cars interiors but also provides you with ample storage space (including storage space for your bottle of wine). Every saddle is individually... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/transport/aston_martin_leather_saddle_is_truly_a_class_apart.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/transport/aston_martin_leather_saddle_is_truly_a_class_apart.php Transport Aston-Martin Car_accessories Leather Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:36:26 -0400 As the world slowly but steadily recovers from the recession, the luxury goods market can finally heave a sigh of relief. After reporting consecutive quarterly losses last year, luxury department store, Neiman Marcus inc. has finally got a cause for celebration. It is reported that the luxury department store has finally earned profits in its second quarter in comparison to last year’s dismissal earnings! The company reported it earned $4 million for the quarter, compared with a net loss... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/fashion/neiman_marcus_inc_finally_reports_profits.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/fashion/neiman_marcus_inc_finally_reports_profits.php Fashion Neiman_Marcus Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:33:49 -0400 Russia recently crowned its latest representative to the Miss World pageant, Miss Irina Antonenko. The lucky beauty from Yekaterinburg in the Urals not only won a chance to represent her country but also $100,000! But what interests in not the price money but her crown! Reportedly, the crown adorning the new Miss Russia’s head is the most expensive in the world. Estimated to be worth over $1million, this white gold crown is bedecked with 2,358 diamonds and 14 rare... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/jewelry/miss_russia_2010_crowned_with_worlds_most_expensive_crown.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/jewelry/miss_russia_2010_crowned_with_worlds_most_expensive_crown.php Jewelry Crown Russia World's_Most_Expensive Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:27:42 -0400 The antique look is soon gaining prominence as a decoration option for spacious homes. And for antique collectors, anything that is rare and dated is of utmost interest. And this time around Sotheby's has brought forth a rare neo-Gothic terracotta chimney piece belonging to the Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia and King of Hungary, in the late 19th century. The piece is touted to fetch up to $700,000.... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/auctions/austrian_emperors_70000_chimney_headlines_sothebys_auction.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/auctions/austrian_emperors_70000_chimney_headlines_sothebys_auction.php Auctions Sotheby Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:29:23 -0400 If you have a relaxing garden spotting chic patio furniture, it is difficult to enjoy it during winters. So what you can ideally do is have a warm fireplace in your garden area to enjoy the scenery even in the harshest of seasons. The Nero garden fireplace by Conmoto is a sophisticated piece of outdoor furniture that incorporates a warm fireside and storage area in a single easy-to-install garden fireplace.... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/home_improvement/install_the_storage_nero_to_have_a_fireplace_in_your_garden.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/home_improvement/install_the_storage_nero_to_have_a_fireplace_in_your_garden.php Home Improvement Fireplace Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:26:36 -0400 The Dubai International Boat Show introduced its lucky visitors to the 10 most expensive yachts in the world, on board the deck of an Asmarine yacht. Let us run you down the list compiled by the Gulf News. The top three most expensive yachts are the 262-foot mega-yacht owned by Oracles founder Larry Ellison, named the 'Katana', priced at around $68 million. On the second spot is the Qatar's ruling family's 262 feet long vessel called the 'Constellation', which... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/transport/a_stunning_display_of_the_most_expensive_yachts_in_the_world.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/transport/a_stunning_display_of_the_most_expensive_yachts_in_the_world.php Transport Dubai World's_Most_Expensive Yacht Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:23:45 -0400 This drop-dead gorgeous Phantom HD camera sure looks enticing, but let me tell you, it is strictly for the loaded. With a price of $118,000, and specs like a pro, it could easily be seated in the sets of a Hollywood movie. The camera has an unbelievable 1,052 fps high-speed 1080p recording. Its other specifications include an ISO 640 sensitivity, the ability to achieve 35mm depth-of-field, upto 32GB of in-camera memory, with a swappable flash memory of a massive... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/gadgets/118000_phantom_hd_camera_is_for_the_cinemags.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/gadgets/118000_phantom_hd_camera_is_for_the_cinemags.php Gadgets HD_Camera Phantom Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:54:29 -0400 The Aussies are going to have a new ground to play, one that is the city’s largest and most expensive. Sydney’s Darling Harbour, which is situated at the city’s centre, is going to boast of a 4000 Square meter playground in front of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Center. About 28 million people visit Darling Harbor each year, and the construction of the new playground is going to up this number by multiples. The playground hosts a large climbing... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/travel/sydneys_most_expensive_playground_to_be_constructed_for_nz1038.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/travel/sydneys_most_expensive_playground_to_be_constructed_for_nz1038.php Travel Australia Playground Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:50:34 -0400 A massage is the best thing you can get after you've had an extra tiring day at work right? And if you work odd hours, you have to wait for a weekend get away to a spa to actually have that relaxing massage. Well, Panasonic wants you to think otherwise as they launch the EP-MA70 Massage Chair. Built with an inbuilt ceramic heater, the device can spread heat to your back, waist, shoulders and neck around up to 40C.... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/gadgets/panasonic_epma70_massage_chair_to_relax_your_body.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/gadgets/panasonic_epma70_massage_chair_to_relax_your_body.php Gadgets Massage-chair Panasonic Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:04:50 -0400 Alfa Romeo definitely knows how to celebrate the coming of a century in style. They have tied up with luxury writing instruments markers Montegrappa, which has been a big name in the business since 1912. The special Alfa Romeo series will produce a limited edition of 1900 pens consisting of 246 (24-6, ie June) stylus, ball and roller Carbon fiber; 246 stylus, ball and roller silver, plus 167 pieces of each of the micromine and finally 25 pieces for... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/limited_edition_montegrappa_pens_for_the_alfa_romeo_centenary_celebrations.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/limited_edition_montegrappa_pens_for_the_alfa_romeo_centenary_celebrations.php Other Stuff Alfa_Romeo Pen Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:02:26 -0400 If you have guests that stay overnight every time, and that puts your relation with your maid on tender hooks, it's time to make your guests self-sufficient. And you can enhance the décor of your room at the same time, by picking the right gadgets. Check out the Trunk Mini Bar from TT Trunks which is a combination of a 40 liter refrigerator and a coffee machine. Weight in at 60kgs, this 60cms wide, 52cms deep and 115cms high... http://www.luxurylaunches.com/home_improvement/a_15800_tt_malle_mini_bar_trunk_serves_coffee_and_champagne.php http://www.luxurylaunches.com/home_improvement/a_15800_tt_malle_mini_bar_trunk_serves_coffee_and_champagne.php Home Improvement Mini_bar Trunks Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:42:13 -0400