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U.S. News Publishes List: “10 Cars That Sank Detroit”

Speculation runs rampant as to why Detroit’s Big Three find themselves in their current predicament. U.S. News and World Report’s Rick Newman has his possess view, and below we’ll give you a quick run through his short list of the vehicles that caught Detroit with its pants down and its eyes focused on a quick buck. Wonder if Dave Letterman would cackle through this top-ten list out on his tardy-night comedy show… Enlarge Photo 1. Ford Pinto. From the dark days of Detroit playing catch up to its l

19 Nov 2008, 4:23 pm | click here to view more

"There is a delicious irony in seeing private luxury jets flying into Washington, D.C., and people..."

“There is a delicious irony in seeing private luxury jets flying into Washington, D.C., and people coming off of them with tin cups in their hand, saying that they’re going to be trimming down and streamlining their businesses. It’s almost like seeing a guy show up at the soup kitchen in high cap and tuxedo. It nice of makes you a little bit suspicious. Couldn’t you every have downgraded to first class or jet-pooled or something to receive here? It would have at least sent a message that you do receive it

19 Nov 2008, 4:19 pm | click here to view more

A Range Of Golfer’s Vacation Packages Await You In Las Vegas

by Charles Davis Planning a trip in Las Vegas anytime soon? Are you an avid golfer? Combine the two and like a relaxing golf vacation package. The benefits will be beyond your expectations and dreams. Playing golf in Las Vegas, what can be better than that? There are many great values on golf vacation packages available through travel agents and planners. Not only is it a great escape, but they can be very affordable as well. Because there are so many options available, be ready to consider a

19 Nov 2008, 4:17 pm | click here to view more

Honeymoon Advice Needed: Relaxing beach, but stuff to do...

Cabo or even Acapulco have a lot of beautiful high-end luxury hotels to pick from. Plus if you're worried about being bored, luxury Cabo hotels typically have tons of activities to pick from - whale watching, snorkeling, horseback riding, ATV, eco tours, parasailing and other water sports, etc. I'm sure you could find a whole laundry list of activities at any resort.

19 Nov 2008, 4:07 pm | click here to view more

City Council Rezones Lower East Side

City Council Rezones Lower East Side By Christine Haughney The Blue Condo, featuring luxury residences, dwarfs older buildings on the Lower East Side, which was rezoned for the first time in 47 years. (Photo: Hiroko Masuike for The New York Times) After a contentious hearing last week at which more than 120 people signed up to testify, mostly in opposition, about a proposal to rezone a 111-block swath of the Lower East Side, the City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday afternoon to appro

19 Nov 2008, 4:04 pm | click here to view more

Bathroom details, continued.

Wow, that’s a lot of stuff! We’re moving right along with the bathroom (the subfloor is complete, the roughing-in is almost done…next comes electric!), so we’ve had to rush up and make decisions about things like bath hardware and a how we want to keep the room warm. I’m super excited about our Runtal towel radiator! It’s powerful enough to heat the whole bathroom (there’s no heat source in there right now), with the added benefit of keeping our towels warm and dry. What a luxury! We were

19 Nov 2008, 3:56 pm | click here to view more

Desk Set with Swarovski Crystal

Each piece is covered with Swarovski crystals. link

19 Nov 2008, 3:43 pm | click here to view more

Honda FC Sport hydrogen concept makes world debut

With the debut of Honda’s FC Sport concept car the the LA car Show today, car enthusiasts can relax assured high-performance vehicles will have a place in a world without carbon emissions. Honda surprised us with the launch of the new hydrogen-powered concept car, which seats three and employs the technology from the FCX Clarity [...]

19 Nov 2008, 3:35 pm | click here to view more

Creating A Culture of Thrift

There is a very interesting discussion on several conservative websites about creating a culture of thrift. From Rod Dreher: The cultural pressure against thrift and sensible spending, and self-control, is overwhelming. I literally cannot imagine how we reverse this. I know how we in our family reverse it, or at least combat it: we tutor ourselves to say no, and we practice the habit of saying no. We’re not nearly as good at it as we need to be, but we’re a lot better at it than we were. We d

19 Nov 2008, 3:30 pm | click here to view more

Las Alamandas Announces Newest Renovations; Casa Del Domo and Casa Isabel Increase in Both Size and Amenities

COSTALEGRE, Mexico, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ — Hailed by Andrew Harper this year as one of the world’s “Top 20 Hideaways” and THE top hideaway in Mexico, Las Alamandas today announced renovations to two of its six luxury villas, dramatically raising the bar for resort accommodations found the world over. Casa del Domo Master Suite offers private beachfront accommodations on a magnificently grand scale, yet with a warm and comfortable intimacy made to feel like a home. Oversized, polished cement ti

19 Nov 2008, 3:26 pm | click here to view more

Recession? Depression? I Just Know It’s Hard To Get By These Days.

According to the news consumer prices dropped at the biggest rate in 61 years. The biggest factor there was the price at the pump but core prices (the prices of things not food or energy related) dropped 0.1%. the biggest drop in 25 years. Housing starts as well as sales have dropped off significantly. Banks are lending less to consumers. The big ones are cutting jobs and cutting back in other ways. Stores are expecting less holiday spending and there are many closings planned for after the ho

19 Nov 2008, 3:23 pm | click here to view more

‘Big 3′ auto CEOs flew private jets to ask for taxpayer money

By Josh Levs CNN (CNN) — Some lawmakers lashed out at the CEOs of the “Big 3″ car companies Wednesday for flying private jets to Washington to request taxpayer bailout money. “There is a delicious irony in seeing private luxury jets flying into Washington, D.C., and people coming off of them with tin cups in their hand saying that they’re going to be trimming down and streamlining their businesses,” Rep. Gary Ackerman, D-New York, said to the CEOs of Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors at

19 Nov 2008, 3:19 pm | click here to view more

Pirates' luxury lifestyles on lawless coast

Somalia's increasingly brazen pirates are building sprawling rock houses, cruising in luxury cars, marrying beautiful women -- even hiring caterers to prepare Western-style food for their hostages.

19 Nov 2008, 3:16 pm | click here to view more

Where Does Frugal Become Cheap? When Does Carefree Become Careless?

As community manager, I frequently receive asked which topics cause the most controversy in Wesabe’s group discussions. Though no one subject is responsible for igniting debate, the most common clashes occur between the very frugal and the not so frugal. The every-popular theme, “it’s not how much you make, it’s how much you keep,” suggests that a difficult dose of discipline coupled with a decent financial IQ leads to security and, what’s more important, peace of mind. Still, for many people, things lik

19 Nov 2008, 3:10 pm | click here to view more

“Just Make Good Content” is Bullsh*t

“Just Make Good Content” is Bullsh*t The long running debate about White cap vs. Black cap search engine optimization (SEO) continues. It is getting harder and harder for the scammers to hide. The more they scam the world, the more money they make, but over time the impact of those scams starts to show. With exposure comes embarrassment, but embarrassment rarely bothers scammers. Most scammers will ignore criticism, continuing to grab the cash “while the vault door is open“. After every, they

19 Nov 2008, 3:06 pm | click here to view more

Luxury Terry Cloth Bath Pillow - White

Luxury Terry Cloth Bath Pillow - White Binding: Health and Beauty Manufacturer: Bath Accessories Company Product Description: Just lay back & relax as this water-resistant pillow attaches to your bathtub. The terry cloth cover makes it extra soft for true comfort. List Price: USD 12.95 Lowest New Price: USD 9.95 Price is accurate as of the date/time indicated. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Any price displayed on the Amazon website at the time of purchase will g

19 Nov 2008, 3:02 pm | click here to view more

No Rooftop Restaurant For Opus

According to VanCity Buzz blog, the NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) party poopers have won their rooftop battle; Vancouver City council have voted down the Opus Hotel’s application for a “250 seat, luxury, world-class restaurant…” on the roof of their property. Fresh off their victory, perhaps now would be a good time to enlist their battle-hardened battalion to cease Ice Cube from making more of his shiite movies here. Who’s in charge of this rugged NIMBY unit? We have work to do!

19 Nov 2008, 3:00 pm | click here to view more

Motorola A1600 Looking to Be Stylish in Gold

Just like putting a lot of gold on a lady won’t automatically turn her into a lady, Motorola A1600 also barely earns the title of luxury phone, despite the precious metal and price tag suggesting this. Motorola A1600 comes in a shiny version, with golden accents and smooth surfaces. On the back, a crocodile skin adds a half kitschy, half stylish effect. Specifications are less important, since this is an accessory rather than a mobile phone. The clamshell will be out and available for USD

19 Nov 2008, 2:57 pm | click here to view more

UK: BMW offers dealers £54,000 lifeline

BMW car dealers launching the new 7 Series executive saloon in the UK have been given a financial boost by the manufacturer. The luxury carmaker has said it will retain ownership of 7 Series dealer demonstrator vehicles, saving the dealers a considerable outlay on a vehicle that retails from £54,160. Each car will remain with a dealer [...]