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Benetti’s 2nd 100 Metre Giga Yacht

Images courtesy of: Azimut Benetti

On February 5th, less than two months after launching the massive FB277, historic Italian Shipyard Benetti launched the second of three recent 100+ metre projects that their yard has been commissioned to undertake. The 107 metre long “FB272” as it is currently known, is unique in the fact that it benefits from Hybrid propulsion. The FB272 has been crafted from a conventional combination of an aluminium superstructure and steel hull, thereby making the yacht suitable for “Passenger Yacht Code” compliance.…

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Lifestyle Tech

Bang & Olufsen Unveil The New Beoplay E8 2.0

The New Beoplay E8 2.0 with Wireless Charging Case

The global luxury lifestyle brand, Bang & Olufsen, have announced yet another brilliant product: The Beoplay E8 2.0. In what was publicly revealed in Copenhagen on January 3rd, 2019, the new Beoplay E8 2.0 comes with a wireless charging case and is the perfect set of earphones to use on the go or when relaxing at home. The aesthetically pleasing design coupled with its superior sound and visceral touch control capabilities grants the user full control over music, phone calls…

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Philanthropy Travel

Space For Giants: The Conservation of African Elephants

Space For Giants: Protecting African Wildlife

Safeguarding the natural habitat of the Elephant and protecting them from poachers and other potential threats is a mission that Space For Giants dedicate themselves toward. Serving as an international conservation organization, with a Global Headquarters in Kenya, Space For Giants is unwaveringly stuck to their mission for 2019. Space For Giants was founded in 2011 by Dr. Max Graham, who spent over a decade prior to the organization’s creation in the field researching the behavior of Elephants and their…

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Art & Culture Auto

Rolls Royce Unveils The ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ Fabergé Egg

Rolls Royce Unveils The 'Spirit of Ecstasy' Fabergé Egg

Meticulously crafted and ostentatiously designed, the Fabergé Egg has long since been a prominent object for many affluent collectors. Taking into consideration that only 50 pre-1917 Imperial Fabergé Eggs are in existence, the Fabergé Egg has become one of the most sought after ornaments to add to one’s collection since the 20th century. Things only got more exciting with the announcement of two leading, luxury houses’ partnership to shape an ultra modern Fabergé Egg: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and Fabergé come together to introduce to the…

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Yachts

U.S. Première of The Fourth Fast 125’ Superyacht: Lejos3

U.S. Première of The Fourth Fast 125’ Superyacht: Lejos3

Benetti announced their arrival at Fort Lauderdale to participate in the 2018 International Boat Show from October 31st to November 4th, and accompanying the shipyard is an awe-inspiring US première: the 125-foot superyacht “Lejos3”. This new superyacht is the fourth unit in Benetti’s triumphant Fast 125′ model and thus had its debut in Florida alongside “Mr Loui”, which is the second Mediterraneo 116′ model from the shipbuilder. It is undeniably one of the most exciting event on the Gold Coast this…

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Auto

McLaren Unveils the Speedtail

McLaren’s all new “Hyper GT”  has been highly anticipated as one of the most exciting vehicles to be unveiled in 2018. McLaren initially provoked our attention with the release of teaser images of the Speedtail this past spring; the few details that were shared evoked a modern interpretation of the famed McLaren F1 in the heads of motor enthusiasts. The Speedtail is the latest addition to McLaren’s ultra exclusive “Ultimate Series,” which already includes the Senna and P1. Upon immediate…

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Art & Culture Travel

Damascus National Museum Reopens

Damascus National Museum Reopens

Following six years of closure, the Syrian Ministry of Culture has officially commenced the re-opening of one of Syria’s most significant institutions, the National Museum of Damascus. Announced on the 28th of October, this exciting development comes as the Syrian Government has brought peace and safety to the capital with the Syrian Army’s recent victory over foreign backed terrorists, who have now been cleansed from the Damascus area. The Museum’s reopening event is set to span two days and will…

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Art & Culture

Lost Artifacts and Relics Are Returned to Damascus

Lost Artifacts and Relics Are Returned to Damascus

Lost artifacts and relics that represent the culture and longstanding history of Syria have just now been safely recovered and brought to Syria’s capital city of Damascus thanks to the tireless efforts of the Syrian Government. Recent military exploits resulted in the recapturing of terrorist held areas where hundreds of artifacts belonging to the Syrian people were stashed. In addition to the retrieved artifacts from the recently liberated areas, artifacts have also been brought back from abroad and are planned…

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Auto

The 33rd Annual Concorso Italiano

Famous for its diverse and significant collection of over 1,000 Italian cars from rare to exotic, this year’s show, the 33rd annual Concorso Italiano, exhibited many iconic Italian vehicles like a 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO, a 1951 Siata Gran Sport Spyder and the 1966 Bizzarrini P538, to name but a few. The automotive event also celebrated the Ferrari this year, as one of the nameplate’s most iconic grand touring cars has just reached its golden anniversary.  It was 50 years…

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