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Issue 19 / 2014 THE MANUAL content HIDE & SEEK
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Swiss watch Brand, Maurice Lacroix announced a threeyear partnership with FC Barcelona as the “FC Barcelona Official Watch Partner”
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Search for Flight MH370
The mystery continues to surround the fate of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, the plane that disappeared on March 8, 2014, en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur. Recent “pings” have been picked up by a Chinese ship involved in the search, and an Australian ship reported an “acoustic event” just 300 miles away from the signals picked up by the Chinese. None of this data however can confirm the signals are related to the missing plane. But as the days go by, the battery life in the black box slowly fades away and our knowledge of what might have happened to the vanished Boeing 777, and its 200 plus passengers becomes more challenging to decipher, Iman Abuasba writes. Cont. pg.10
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Al-Zayani: Bugatti at Rétromobile 2014 Paying Tribute to the Veyron Bugatti is celebrating the Veyron. This year’s Salon Rétromobile in Paris sees the French super sports car brand present the EB 18/4 “Veyron” design study. This is the first time that the study has been displayed at a trade fair since its unveiling at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1999.
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he unveiling of the Bugatti EB 18/4 “Veyron” design study not only created a stir in Tokyo, but also signaled the start of a true success story; that of the fastest, most exclusive series production super sportscar in the world, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4. The inspiration for the study was Bugatti’s outstanding history of success in motorsport racing, a fact which is reflected not only in the design and form of the vehicle’s interior, but also in the car’s name. Pierre Veyron was a works driver for Bugatti and, during the 1930s, amassed numerous racing victories for the brand, celebrating his greatest triumph with Bugatti at the 24 Heures du Mans in 1939. The successful market launch of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 in 2005 marked the beginning of a new era for the marque. Fast on the heels of this 1,001 PS rocket, the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport was released five years later and, with a top speed of 431.072 km/h, still holds the world speed record today. Production of both coupés was limited to a mere 300 units, with the vehicles crafted at Bugatti’s historical headquarters in the Alsatian town of Molsheim. These have been sold out since 2011. The stand in Paris included another highlight, in the form of a display wall exhibiting the original configurations of these 300 vehicles. The brand’s current portfolio includes the open-top Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, which boasts an astonishing 1,001 PS, and the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse, which delivers 1,200 PS and holds the title of world’s fastest series production roadster. These roadsters are limited to a series run of 150 vehicles. Two thirds of these have already been sold, meaning that only around 40 vehicles are still available.
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The question all search teams, families and friends are fighting to answer is, how can a modern, 21st century aircraft just vanish without leaving any trace of its whereabouts? The secrets of what might have happened to the plane may never be exposed and the final recordings of the electronics, movement, and engine noise might soon be buried as well. As the plane left Malaysian airspace, the plane’s transponder, which communicates with ground radars, was switched off. Satellite “pings” however, indicate that the plane was still flying 7 hours after satellite contact was lost. Investigators believe it crashed in the Indian Ocean leaving behind no survivors, however the sign of any debris or leftover plane wreckage has not been found. As the search teams cover the waterfront, the Malaysian police have opened an investigation into the MH370 pilots – Captain Zaharie Ahmed Shah, 53, and copilot Fariq Abdul Hamid, 27, – its crew as well as its passengers. We know that at least two Iranian passengers were traveling on false passports that were stolen, however investigators found no correlation between the two men – 19 year old, Pouria Nour Mohammad Mehrdad, and 29 year old, Delavar Seyed Mohammadreza – to any terrorist groups. Many other theories have been flagged such as pilot suicide. However, investigators have stated there is no evidence to show this allegation is false or true, but would be highly unlikely. Most, if not all of our questions we remain clueless to, deal with transmission signals and handover between airspaces. There has been evidence to show the plane suddenly changed from its northerly course to head west, which then lead the search to switch to the sea west of Malaysia.
Not since the famous pilot Amelia Earhart’s disappearing trace has another plane disappeared. It was one of the most costly and intensive searches in U.S. history. But, today, relatives of the missing passengers are clinging onto any signs; signals and theories search teams and investigators come up with. The little shred of hope in their hearts with each new lead also drives their furry towards authorities to answer the questions no one is able to give them. The worry and terror of what might have happened to the passengers, airline crew and pilots of MH370 grows only bigger, as the final days of black box battery life come to light. Although hard to accept and even more so for the families of those missing, we may never know what really happened to MH370. We may never find out the pilot’s intent, whether a passenger struck the plane into the deep blue sea, or if the crew members felt and knew of a fatal ending, or if flight MH370 was carrying any explosive cargo. At this point in time, with all of the investigations undergone and search teams fighting against time to catch a signal or sign of aircraft debris, we can only label the disappearance of flight MH370 as one of the world’s most baffling tragedies.
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PROJECT RUSHMORE REDEFINES
HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING MODELS
A Customer-Driven Process Touches Every Facet of 2014 Touring and Trike Models
A Journey, Led by Riders. “Project RUSHMORE has been touched by thousands of people, many of them our riding customers,” said Scott Habegger, Harley-Davidson Director of Motorcycle Planning. “It represents a new direction in product development at HarleyDavidson that integrates the voice of the customer not just up front, but throughout the process. We gather input and ideas at formal focus groups, but also at all the events we attend, at our demo rides, sometimes just talking to that rider or passenger sitting on the next stool at a cafe. Our dealers also provide valuable input. We take our ideas and solutions back to customers as prototypes and get more feedback before settling on a final design. We really feel that we are in this together as riders. ”
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Harley-Davidson listens and responds like never before, and Project RUSHMORE produces thoughtful innovations and technological enhancements that collectively transform the Harley-Davidson Touring and Trike motorcycle platforms. Those enhancements slot into four customer-defined categories:
Control: Inspiring rider confidence are the improved Daymaker™ LED or Dual Halogen lighting, Reflex™ Linked Brakes with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), and the Twin-Cooled™ High Output Twin Cam 103™ and High Output Twin Cam 103™ powertrains on selected Touring motorcycles. Infotainment: New color-screen Boom! ™ Box infotainment systems combine quality audio, Bluetooth® connectivity, voice recognition, text-to-speech technology, GPS navigation, plus support for intercom and CB communications in a single module. Feel: From the new Batwing fairing with splitstream venting to a refined passenger seating area, aerodynamics and ergonomics come together to improve comfort. Style: The form and the function of many components are improved -- a reshaped Tour-Pak® and saddlebags with convenient One-Touch design elements, sleeker fenders, lighter cast aluminum wheels and intuitive hand control switches.
Project RUSHMORE recalibrates the expectations of touring for motorcyclists. Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, riding gear and apparel, and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson’s website at www.h-d.com/RUSHMORE.
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MINI unleashes its dark side with the new MINI Black Knight Edition
Inside the cockpit of the MINI Black Knight Edition, music lovers can experience audio technology like never before thanks to the Harman Kardon HiFi system, which features ten speakers that are optimally positioned around the vehicle for flawless sound. The MINI keyless entry feature allows drivers to lock and unlock the vehicle without the need of physically pressing buttons on the key. Furthermore advanced technologies allow usability of the vehicle without a key in the ignition through the use of a dedicated ‘Start/Stop’ button. This provides for an increased level of convenience when using the MINI. The MINI Black Knight Edition doesn’t stop there: MINI fans can also take advantage of optional white or red sport stripes, blackened adaptive headlights and light alloy wheels with Twin Spoke Black Burnished or Cross Spoke Crusher Clack finishes depending on the model selected. The MINI Countryman and MINI Paceman Black Knight Edition are available in both John Cooper Works and Cooper S Twin-scroll Turbocharger engine variants across the MINI Importers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Lebanon, Bahrain, KSA, Qatar & Kuwait.
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INI has pushed the boundaries once more with the launch of the MINI Black Knight Edition now available for the Middle East’s best-selling MINI Countryman and the MINI Paceman models. Boasting textured, matte paintwork, this exclusive new edition is set to steal the limelight like a thief in the night.
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Porsche Centre Kuwait welcomes arrival of Cayenne Platinum Edition The Cayenne V6 model range has been further refined and is available as a Platinum Edition at Porsche Centre Kuwait, Behbehani Motors Company. The exclusive series sees the Cayenne and Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition models boast unique exterior design features in Platinum Silver and a wider range of standard equipment. Standard features of the new Cayenne Platinum Edition models include Tiptronic S transmission, Bi-Xenon headlights, Power Steering Plus, ParkAssist (front and rear), as well as privacy glazing in the rear. The Porsche Communication Management (PCM) also comes as standard and includes a navigation module. Accents painted in Platinum Silver Metallic include the centre and side air intake grills, the side window trim, the rear spoiler lip and the lower tailgate trim. Monotone paint finishes in Black and White come as standard, while Meteor Grey Metallic, Jet Black Metallic and Mahogany Metallic are available as additional color options. Offered exclusively for this Cayenne edition is the Carrara White Metallic paint finish. The exterior is completed with 19-inch Cayenne Design II wheels with colored crest. The Black Luxor Beige two-tone partial leather interior combination is also reserved for these special edition models. The Sport Design steering wheel with paddle shifters, embossed headrests and floor mats with Luxor Beige edging plus front door entry guards with the “Platinum Edition� script put the finishing touches on the interior. The Cayenne Platinum Edition with its 3.6-litre V6 engine offers an output of 300 hp. Featuring a 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel engine, the Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition delivers 245 hp.
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The new Cayenne Platinum Edition models are available now at Porsche Centre Kuwait, with basic retail prices as follow:
Cayenne Platinum Edition 20,500 KWD Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition 20,600 KWD
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Targa roof The world premiere of a modern classic
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orld premiere of the 911 Targa: At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Porsche is presenting the latest generation of the extravagant 911 model to the public. This model is the first to combine the classic Targa concept with state-ofthe-art roof technology. Just like the legendary original Targa model, the new model features the characteristic wide bar in place of the B-pillars, a movable roof section above the front seats and a wraparound rear window with no C-pillar. But unlike the classic models, the roof segment on the new Targa can be opened and closed at the push of a button. At the press of a button, the fully automatic roof system stows the convertible top behind the rear seat system, providing a real spectacle. The rear-weighted design of the PTM all-wheel drive fitted as standard is a typical Porsche feature, and guarantees that this latest 911 model also offers optimum driving dynamics on all road surfaces and in all weather conditions. With these features, the new 911 Targa is presenting itself as a high-quality, innovative remake of the classic vehicle from 1965. The model shares a great deal in common with the 911 Carrera 4 cabriolet models, such as the window line and technology. The combination of the wide rear end that is typical of all-wheel drive models, the Targa bar and the dome-shaped rear window gives the latest 911 an extremely sporty appearance and a low-slung profile.
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As with the predecessor model, the new Targa generation comes in two versions available exclusively with all-wheel drive. The 911 Targa 4 is powered by a 3.4-liter, 350 hp flat engine. When equipped with the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) and Sport Chrono package, this model accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds and boasts a top speed of 282 km/h. Its NEDC fuel consumption figures are between 9.5 and 8.7 liters/100 km, depending on transmission, which corresponds to a CO2 emissions level of between 223 and 204 g/km. The top model is the 911 Targa 4S, which delivers 400 hp from a displacement of 3.8 liters. This model reaches a top speed of 296 km/h and, when equipped with the PDK and Sport Chrono package, accelerates in 4.4 seconds. Its fuel consumption fluctuates between 10.0 and 9.2 liters per 100 km, depending on transmission, which corresponds to a CO2 level of between 237 and 214 g/km. With these figures, the model is on a par with the high standard set by the 911 Carrera 4 cabriolet models in terms of engine, road performance as well as efficiency. The new 911 Targa 4 and Targa 4S models are available for order as of now, with first units being delivered in May of 2014. The basic retail prices in the GCC are as follows: 911 Targa 4 USD 109,720 911 Targa 4S USD 126,755
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Maurice Lacroix is delighted to announce a three-year partnership with FC Barcelona as the “FC Barcelona Official Watch Partner”. Dynamic Swiss watch brand, Maurice Lacroix, is pleased to announce a three-year partnership agreement with FC Barcelona – quite simply the world’s most prsigious football club with a global fan base of over 300 million people and 100 million social media followers. Becoming the “FC Barcelona Official Watch Partner” represents a landmark in the history of Maurice Lacroix. Through this innovative partnership, Maurice Lacroix and FC Barcelona will join in facilitating access to the world of high-quality Swiss luxury for football fans and watch aficionados alike.
More than a partnership More than a watch Since the launch of its first watch in 1975, the stylish Swiss watches conceived by the creative and ambitious design team at Maurice Lacroix have gained international recognition. Maurice Lacroix timepieces offer eclectic and playful designs, patented technologies and new ultra-
performing materials. All are imbued with the enduring values of quality, reliability and authenticity. Just like FC Barcelona, Maurice Lacroix is a symbol of success that is all about style, substance, and a relentless passion for progress. Riding this wave of shared values and ambitions, the Swiss watchmaker and the Catalan football club make a perfect team in jointly exploring innovative ways of reaching out to both football fans and watch lovers. YOUR TIME IS NOW. OUR TIME IS NOW.
Josep Maria Bartomeu, President of FC Barcelona “FC Barcelona is proud to launch a partnership with such a modern and dynamic brand as Maurice Lacroix. We are convinced that the success of this strategic alliance will have a global impact.”
Marc Gläser, Managing Director of Maurice Lacroix “Maurice Lacroix is proud and very excited about this exceptional partnership. Our brands relentlessly strive for perfection and together we will form an impressive, striking and successful team.”
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360Fly Camera Capture all of life’s moments with this 360Fly Camera. The unique lens design captures 360 degrees horizontal x 240 degrees vertical, making it the widest viewing camera in the world. The small form factor and rugged design is ready for any adventure. 360Fly is waterproof for up to 5 meters and weighs only 120g. You can mount it, or wear it, 360Fly worls with a variety of mounts including tripods, helmets, and more. Android and iOS compatible with live 360 degrees view let’s you instantly edit and share an interactive experience. The 360Fly captures every angle without you missing a moment.
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What better way to show off a speaker system that is in the form of a bulldog? Seriously. Not only does it fit nicely with décor and add some conversation starters, but also it just looks bada**. This unique AeroBull (KD 400) speaker features a 5.25-inch subwoofer, dual 2.25inch satellites, 100W of total power, an iPod/iPhone dock, Bluetooth for wireless streaming, NFC, and a line-in for other audio sources. jarre.com
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Dash Smart Earphones
The Dash, (KD 60) the world’s first smart and completely wireless headphones, offers multiple unique features. It can play music from an embedded 4GB/1000 song music player or through a Bluetooth connection with a smartphone. It can track movements like pace, steps, cadence and distance and measures heart rate, oxygen saturation and energy spent. Real time acoustic feedback is also provided during the activity – even without an attached smartphone. The Dash also works as a Bluetooth headset and delivers clear voice quality through an embedded ear bone microphone. Even though the dash provides impressive noise isolation, the wearer can choose to channel ambient sound into the headphone with the transparent audio feature. A simple swipe on the touch surface of the dash enables or disables ambient sound to pass through. bragi.com
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Apple CarPlay Available on select new cars in 2014, CarPlay is a smarter safer way to use your iPhone in the car. CarPlay takes the things you want to do with your iPhone while driving and puts them right on your car’s built-in display. You can get directions, make calls send and receive messages, and listen to music, all in a way that allows you to stay focused on the road. Just plug in your iPhone and go. apple.com
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Radio from around the globe, access to your personal music collection or an almost limitless supply of songs from the world’s leading music streaming service. SuperConnect (KD 110) is equipped to receive a wide range of digital radio standards including DAB, DAB+, FM with RDS and internet radio – providing access to over 16,000 stations from around the world. DLNA and WLAN technology enables wireless audio playback from external computers and music servers, Bluetooth® with aptX® delivers CD quality streaming from smartphones, tablets etc., and Spotify Connect completes the proposition by unlocking over 20 million tracks from the Spotify archive. revo.co.uk
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Google Glass Titanium Eyewear
The new Google Glass Titanium Eyewear (KD 40 – KD 60) looks a little more normal than its earlier generation. And for that price you might be thinking wow, not too bad, however these prices refer to the frames only, so when you include the hardware that goes with it, be ready to ay a little extra. This new collection includes four frame shapes that can accommodate prescription lenses, as well as three sunglass options that were designed in collaboration with Maui Jim. google.com
Analogue Nt
With a library of nearly 2000 titles, the NES and Famicom are home to some of the most significant games ever created. The Analogue Nt is designed around the heart and brain of the original NES. The have completely reengineered the original NES while remaining true to the original hardware. This means you’ll be experiencing the NES with the hardware it was designed to be played with. The Analogue Nt is precision fabricated from a solid block of aircraft grade aluminum. Engineered with an uncompromising attitude to quality. There has never been another video game system like it. analogueinteractive.com
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LaCie Culbuto Whether dancing across your desktop or connected to a computer, the LaCie Culbuto (KD 14 – KD 25) earns its keep. When it’s taking a break from storing your files, the LaCie Culbuto is a graceful photo or card holder on your desk. Remove the cap and plug it into a laptop to carry files or move them to another computer. Featuring USB 3.0, the LaCie Culbuto lets you transfer files up to four times faster than with USB 2.0. And with up to 32GB of capacity, you can back up your important files or store hundreds of movies or thousands of songs. lacie.com
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PhoneSoap Charger (KD 15) is the safest and most complete way to kill all the bacteria growing on your phone. It does not use any of the methods that will damage your phone – Just pure, clean light, and, it’s universal. Designed to fit even the largest smartphones and engineered to charge any phone. PhoneSoap Charger ships with a Micro USB cable, which most phones use to charge. If your phone uses a different connecter, PhoneSoap Charger has a compartment with a standard USB port where you can plug in the cable that comes with your phone. A green indicator on PhoneSoap Charger let’s you know when your device is done charging. phonesoap.com
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Google Glass Titanium Eyewear The new Google Glass Titanium Eyewear (KD 40 – KD 60) looks a little more normal than its earlier generation. And for that price you might be thinking wow, not too bad, however these prices refer to the frames only, so when you include the hardware that goes with it, be ready to ay a little extra. This new collection includes four frame shapes that can accommodate prescription lenses, as well as three sunglass options that were designed in collaboration with Maui Jim. google.com
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Nikon Launches Next Generation Digital SLR Camera D4S
A next-generation flagship model offering advanced specifications that respond to the needs of professional photographers Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the D4S, its latest flagship FX-format digital SLR camera. Based on the D4, the D4S responds more completely to the demands of professional photographers with revisions to a number of features and functions, including AF performance, image quality, workflow and operation, and movie recording, adopted after running a variety of simulations of the functions required by professional photographers who sometimes find themselves working under quite severe conditions.
D4S Primary Features 1．Advanced AF performance that responds to the strict demands of professional photographers - High-performance AF that more accurately acquires and tracks the intended subject, even under extreme conditions - 5 AF-area modes for flexible focusing 2．Superior image quality with stunning sharpness and enhanced depth that responds more completely to the demands of professional photographers and supports the speed press photographers require - Beautiful image quality straight out of the camera - Accurate white balance for healthy skin tones and textures 3．Exclusive Nikon technologies and functions for more convenient and smoother workflow - A high-performance viewfinder with greater visibility achieved with suppression of viewfinder image shake during continuous shooting - RAW S Small* (12-bit uncompressed) image size option - 1000BASE-T support - LCD monitor with function for customizing colors -A form and layout for operational controls that make the camera easier to hold and operate 4 D-Movie function for recording full-HD 1920 × 1080 60p/50p movies
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Technogym presents WELLNESS ON THE GO at Salone Del Mobile Design combined with cutting-edge technology for wellness anywhere at any time UNITY is based on an Android 4.0 open API platform and it is already compatible with many third-party content apps (social networks, news, books, games) and lifestyle monitoring and workout apps (RunKeeper, MapMyFitness, etc) as well as with external wearable devices. An example of this is Google Glass, which can control and access all the functions of the equipment through voice commands and allows users to receive feedback on their workout on the Glass display. WELLNESS BALL: ACTIVE SITTING This year at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile (Pavilion 16 – Stand C36) Technogym will be presenting WELLNESS ON THE GO, a revolutionary concept in the fitness and wellness world, which offers users the possibility of connecting to their own personalized wellness experience wherever they go in their daily lives: at home, at work, at the gym, when traveling, at the doctor’s or outdoors. WELLNESS ON THE GO is delivered to users via the unique Technogym Ecosystem of state-of-the-art equipment, apps, software, content and services that integrate seamlessly with each other via the Technogym mywellness platform, the first digital cloud computing platform in the fitness industry. PERSONAL LINE: DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY PERSONAL LINE, the result of collaboration between Technogym and renowned designer Antonio Citterio, is the ideal solution for physical exercise at home, in hotels, in the office and in wellness centers. The multiple award winning line includes the treadmill RUN; the exercise bike RECLINE with an ergonomic backrest; CROSS, the crosstrainer for fluid, impact-free movement and KINESIS, the designer fitness furnishing for muscle toning, flexibility and balance. UNITY, Technogym’s new multimedia swipescreen interface that is the most advanced in the world today, can be integrated into PERSONAL LINE to offer the best of design and technology. By connecting to UNITY, users can access a personalized experience with their own workout programs, data and contents, apps, favorite websites and TV channels directly from PERSONAL Line equipment, just as they would on their tablets. Thanks to WELLNESS ON THE GO, users can also access their personal accounts on their smartphones or on the web.
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In line with the concept of WELLNESS ON THE GO – movement anywhere at any time – Technogym also launches Wellness Ball Active Sitting, the ball that revolutionizes the concept of sitting at home and at work. Wellness Ball Active Sitting, designed to fight sedentary lifestyles, permits users to exercise constantly even when sitting in their offices or at home. Wellness Ball Active Sitting, moreover, allows users to maintain a correct posture, improving muscular flexibility and toning their core and lower limb muscles. Made with high quality PVC, produced in Italy with Technogym patented technology, it has a double density: the lower part has a higher density to guarantee optimum support and balance, while the upper part is designed to provide a comfortable sitting surface. The fabric covering it is multi-layered, composed of a supporting structure and breathable honeycomb material of the kind often used for running shoes. Additionally, it is equipped with a QR code that allows users to access a health questionnaire and videos showing exercise programs on their smartphone or tablet. SPAZIO FORMA: PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE AT HOME WELLNESS ON THE GO is also available via Spazio Forma, Technogym’s foldaway treadmill for home use, which takes up less than a square meter of space. Users can place their tablets or smartphones on the Spazio Forma interface and workout while listening to their favorite music, talking to friends or watching a film. But that’s not all: thanks to a dedicated app called Forma Connect, they can view their favorite contents, workout programs and results in real time on their devices, transmitted via Bluetooth from the treadmill. This forms part of Technogym’s Wellness solutions for the home, allowing people to pursue a Wellness lifestyle wherever they are.
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POWER OF FOUR 1 BVLGARI AQVA Amara
The exceptional scent opens with notes of rich Tunisian neroli and an edgy counterpoint of Sicilian mandarin. These are cooled by a heart of spring water, rich in minerals and filled with light. Finally, the base of Indonesian patchouli and frankincense grounds the fragrance in soft woody tones that embody the essence of masculine luxury.
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Gucci Guilty Studs Pour Homme Made for the man who knows what he wants, this fragrance is a powerful mix of excitement, allure, and sensuality. It awakens the senses with a burst of zesty lemon, cool lavender, and spicy pink pepper. The subtle heart notes then reinforce the fragrance’s clean freshness, creating a bridge to the sensual and provocative woodiness in the base. As it dries down, the scent focuses the hallmark of all Gucci fragrances, patchouli, and mingles alluringly with cedar, sandalwood, and amber. The overall effect is young, stylish, and seductive—a bold and uncompromising fragrance that captures the essence of Gucci.
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Light Blue Discover Vulcano Pour Homme Inspired by an exploding volcanic island, this fragrance opens with intense top notes of Italian lemon and ginger, which are enveloped by the grassy softness of cypress and lavender at the heart. Base notes harmoniously blend Haitian vetiver, cedar wood, and the musky-amber scent of ambrox. Mediterranean and masculine, Discover Vulcano belongs to the woody-chypre olfactive family.
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Jazz Club immortalizes the masculine and exhilarating ambiance of a Brooklyn jazz club. The balmy base scent of musk, vanilla, tonka bean, vetiver, and tobacco leaves combine to evoke a familiar but forgotten moment—a night’s sojourn to a hidden jazz club. Fragrance notes include: Pink Pepper, Primofiore Lemon, Neroli Oil, Rum Absolute, Clary Sage Oil, Java Vetiver Oil, Tobacco Leaf Absolute, Vanilla Bean, Styrax Resin.
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Cool Water
Night Dive For over 20 years, DAVIDOFF Cool Water’s unique blend of freshness and strength has epitomized the union of man and the ocean. DAVIDOFF has decided to set a new milestone in Cool Water’s history and to create a brand new fragrance, DAVIDOFF Cool Water Night Dive. It remains faithful to its core values, masculinity and authenticity, while adding a nocturnal intensity suffused with raw elemental magnetism. Such a man deserves a unique fragrance. It was designed by Jean-Christophe Hérault, pupil of master perfumer Pierre Bourdon who created DAVIDOFF Cool Water 25 years ago. A tribute to this magnum opus, DAVIDOFF Cool Water Night Dive offers a brand new take on freshness, more sensual and addictive than ever. This green oriental fragrance is a contrasted and refined construction. It is based on one of the most qualitative yet seldom used natural ingredients of perfumery, lentisk wood. From crude green beans inflexions to sensual and mysterious woody, incensy tones, the richness of its facets resonates throughout the entire fragrance. DAVIDOFF Cool Water Night Dive opens with a clear and thrilling “splash” sensation brought by a blend of shivering mint and cold watery fruits, carefully assembled to enhance the green inflexions of lentisk. This striking prelude slowly gives way to magnetic and modern oriental notes of cashmeran. Its musky, spicy intensity is faceted with captivating ambery balmy notes heightening the woody force of lentisk.
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Barcelona Couch Designed in 1930, the Barcelona Couch (KD 3,000 – KD 3,300) shares the same simple elegance as the iconic lounge chair of the same name. Mies van der Rohe’s command of line and material in all medium, from architecture to furniture, helped define the modern vocabulary. The rectangular couch is flat, with a top made from 74 individually-cut, hand-welted, and hand-tufted panels from a single cowhide, a Sapele Mahogany platform, polished stainless steel legs, and a single cylindrical cushion at one end.
Bentley Harlow Armchair The new Bentley Harlow Armchair combines the traditional élan of the British driver’s spirit with a new modern English twist. A reinterpretation of a film director’s chair, it features a base made of handsome, gunmetal-finished linear steel, seating made from cognac-colored leather using a tufted manufacturing process, metal buckles with leather bands on the armrests.
Canadiano Coffee Maker Canadiano (KD 20 – KD 25) is the new way you will be brewing your coffee everyday. It’s your crafted coffee maker, personalized. Carved out of Cherry, Walnut, Birch and White Oak block of wood, the Canadiano is the Canadian pour-over method of brewing coffee. Each type of wood is matched with different beans and roasts from around the world. The Walnut edition and the White Oak edition is crafted and designed for use with darker roasts and earthier flavors such as beans from South East Asia. Birch and Cherry is designed for beans with slight citrus hints and nutty taste. Just place the Canadiano on your cup, add two spoons of coffee and pour hot water into the wooden bowl, stir it a few times and 2-4 minutes later your coffee is ready. The wooden piece is designed to remember each cup of coffee you make. Overtime the coffee oils of your specific beans and roast will be absorbed into the wood and be a part of your morning coffee experience.
Doettling Fortress Safe A new era of security: the Doettling Fortress Safe is the safest luxury safe in the world, available in the certified security classes VdS/EN 3 to – and this is absolutely unique – VdS/EN 5. It is ready for connection to a burglar alarm including a “silent alarm” function and, in this configuration, provides tested and certified insurance cover of up to US $1,000,000. Among its features, the Fortress includes eight watch winders. Using specially designed software, each watch winder is individually controlled. In addition to an infinitely adjustable number of rotations, it is also possible to set the direction of rotation – left, right, or oscillating. Inside the Fortress there is also a humidor made of original Spanish cedar, with an electronic humidifying system. A hygrometer and a barometer, both from Wempe, stylishly provide information about humidity and air pressure. Last but not least, the upper section of the Fortress integrates another product from the manufactory: a Colosimo two-door safe. It offers additional space for six watches that are wound with exceeding elegance by precision rotators. All of these intrinsic values require, of course, that the outer appearance of the Fortress live up to them. Therefore the corpus of the safe is handsomely upholstered with finest calfskin. Since individuality is a given at Döttling, the Fortress is also available in other configurations and color combinations upon request.
Dropcam Open the box and remove the Dropcam (KD 40). Plug it in and connect to your Wi-Fi network. Name your camera and create a free account. You’re ready to begin live streaming! Receive alerts for motion and sound on your smartphone or other device. Drop in live and talk directly with people. You can also add their optional Cloud Recording service to save up to 30 days (720 hours) of continuous video, review footage on your device and share favorite clips with family and friends.
MK1 Transforming Coffee Table Even though this table is more than meets the eye it’s not a robot in disguise. It’s the MK1 Mini Transforming Coffee Table (KD 370). It is multi-functional and perfect for small spaces, as it miraculously converts from a coffee table to a dining table in two simple movements.
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T-fal OptiGrill T-fal OptiGrill (KD 60), is the first electric grill with Precision Grilling Technology which cooks food to your preference based on the program selected (burger, poultry, sandwiches, sausage and pork, red meat or fish) and by measuring the thickness of the food. It automatically adapts its grilling cycles to the thickness of the food. Thanks to a unique cooking level indicator, it lets you know the cooking progress and beeps at Rare, Medium and Well-Done. The OptiGrill also features a defrost setting for cooking food from frozen to perfect in minutes and a manual setting for vegetables and personal recipes. The T-fal OptiGrill has a powerful 1,800-watt heating element and die-cast aluminum, non-stick coated plates. The plates are removable and dishwasher safe, for easy clean up. It also comes with a recipe book and a 1-year limited warranty.
Skydrop Sprinkler Controller When you live in a hot and/or dry climate like here in Kuwait, our lawns and backyards don’t get much rain. This is where the Skydrop Sprinkler System (KD 85) comes in. Simple, intuitive, and friendly, it uses three easy steps and you’re ready to start watering your landscape with the most effective, intelligent and accessible sprinkler controller made. With its built-in Wi-Fi, Skydrop’s powerful cloud interprets real-time weather data to intelligently water your landscape. Fused with premium software and hardware, skydrop saves you water, time and money.
Turnstone Buoy Moving is good for you. Which is why the Turnstone Buoy (KD 60) swivels, turns, tilts, and moves up and down. It’s active sitting. It keeps our bodies active and our minds sharp. So go ahead, have a seat. With six bold colors, and endless ways to personalize, Buoy is a moving experience. After researching multiple small businesses, the people over at Turnstone noticed something: people are mobile, even when seated. Whether you’re a knee bouncer, a pencil tapper, or you’ve got jazz hands, Buoy lets you move freely. So feel free to pull up a seat. Or lean in. Or hunker down. Mobility matters.
GunBox The GunBox (KD 135) has cutting edge technology, state-of-the-art design, and incredible features that make safely storing firearms with quick access a reality. Take it with you wherever you go, secure, or mount it inside your home. The GunBox is the ideal way to defend Responsibly. Made from aircraft strength aluminum alloy, it offers either a biometric fingerprint scanner, a RFID scanner and matching wristband, or both, that allow access to the gun inside. Additional features include dual USB ports for charging up phones and gadgets, a Kensington lock port, optional GPS for added security, and mounting holes.
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ROTANA LAUNCHES ITS FIRST 5 STAR RESORT IN SALALAH Salalah Rotana Resort opens its doors as Oman’s largest free-standing hotel
Rotana, the leading hotel management company in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe has announced, the opening of Salalah Rotana Resort, the first five-star property in Salalah Beach and the largest in the city by room size and the largest free-standing hotel in Oman. The hotel’s 400 rooms & suites are set in between an elaborate network of manmade waterways that connect all waterfront hotels and residential areas in Muriya’s Salalah Beach Resort to the Indian Ocean. Speaking at the opening, Samih Sawiris, Chairman of Muriya and CEO of Orascom Development, said, “We are delighted to launch the Salalah Rotana Resort as part of Muriya’s Salalah Beach Resort destination. Salalah Rotana Resort is a groundbreaking project in Oman. Utilizing the experience gained by Orascom when developing the pioneering El Gouna resort in Egypt, Muriya has integrated the natural landscape into the design of the hotel to combine traditional architectural aesthetics with Venetian waterways to create a desert oasis. The partnership between Orascom and Omran has allowed Muriya to deliver a landmark resort in Salalah as an example of the commitment of all parties. The resort is peerless in the Sultanate of Oman as the largest hotel in the country and will serve the growing demand for high-quality accommodation in Salalah as tourism continues to grow in the city.” Omer Kaddouri, President & CEO of Rotana commented saying, “We are excited to begin a new journey today at
the first hotel to be operated by Rotana in Oman. This stunning property is the 50th hotel to be operated by Rotana and represents the halfway mark in the awardwinning hospitality group’s plans for 100 hotels by 2020. Salalah Rotana Resort is the Sultanate’s newest and largest hotel. Oman has always been a key growth market for us to expand into. We pride ourselves in identifying new and upcoming travel destinations people wish to visit and Salalah is growing in popularity. The opening of Salalah Rotana Resort is an exciting one for us, as not only does it take us one step closer to reaching our ultimate vision but it has strengthened the company’s standing as the leading hotel management company in the region.” “We will be working closely Oman’s Ministry of Tourism on developing the country’s appeal and establishing Salalah as a new and upcoming year-round tourist destination. Salalah Rotana Resort’s opening is in line with the Ministry’s strategy to strengthen Oman’s reputation as a luxury hospitality haven and will set new standards in hospitality which we are renowned for,” concluded Kaddouri. The resort offer guests a wide variety of food and beverage venues including a lobby lounge café, allday dining and specialty restaurants as well as a beach restaurant and pool bar. The hotel is fully-equipped to cater to business visitors with a selection of meeting rooms, a business centre, Bodylines leisure and fitness
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club, a large outdoor pool, massage services, and a kids’ club. Guests can rest, relax and rejuvenate at the resort’s Zen the spa; Rotana’s home-grown spa concept derived from ancient holistic Asian philosophies. A calming space where stress melts away, Zen the spa at Rotana promises to provide each guest the opportunity to ‘rebalance the body’ with a wide variety of relaxing ‘ritual’ treatments from full body massages, facials and soothing wraps. In the coming months, the resort will grow to feature 45 villas and we expect the resort to be fully operational in time for the popular Khareef season when the area receives a large number of visitors.
Salalah Rotana Resort is the second hotel to open at Salalah Beach, which is one of the first of its kind and one of the largest Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs) in Oman, along with Muriya’s Jebel Sifah destination in the Muscat Governorate. Spread over an area of 15.6 million square meters with 8.2 km beach front, Salalah Beach is located in one of the most breath-taking natural settings in the Sultanate between spectacular mountains, fresh water springs and tropical scenery. Visitors find themselves immersed in traditional Arabian lifestyles and values expressed through the surrounding architecture, wildlife and frankincense trees.
Hamza Selim, CEO of Muriya, said, “Salalah Rotana Resort will make a major contribution to the community by providing additional employment opportunities for Omani nationals and strengthening the local supply chain in support of the country’s developing tourism industry. Salalah is the only tropical destination in the Gulf and the annual Khareef season brings the region’s lush landscape and spectacular waterfalls to life. Salalah Rotana Resort has incorporated the natural environment by filling the waterways with 105,000m2 of seawater that is safe for swimming and refreshed every four days using natural tidal patterns. The opening of Salalah Rotana Resort is a milestone for Muriya and the hotel will develop to become part of an integrated town which will make a major contribution to the number of quality hospitality assets in the Sultanate’s portfolio and put Salalah on the map as a global tourism destination.”
For further information on Salalah Rotana Resort, please visit: http://www. rotana.com/rotanahotelandresorts/ oman/salalah/salalahrotanaresort
The resort has also been commended by Sheikh Khalid bin Mussalam Al Rowas, Director General of the Ministry of Tourism in Salalah, who commented that the hotel will have a profound impact on tourism in the region in line with the Government’s vision for tourism development. Salalah Rotana Resort will offer a fully integrated destination in the city that supports increased investment and development of infrastructure, which includes the new international airport, and expansion of the Port of Salalah. In 2013, 435,000 visitors from the Gulf region visited Salalah during the Khareef season, an increase of over 80,000 on the previous year as visitor numbers continue to rise year on year. The new Salalah Airport is expected to be completed in 2014, with the capacity to handle one million passengers. Future expansion is planned to extend capacity to six million passengers.
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An Arabian moment in time for Nour as he joins the world of Saratoga
Saratoga chronograph, pvd-treated stainless steel / stainless steel, 42mm Technical details
Movement Chronograph quartz, calibre ronda 5130.b with alarm Functions Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph and alarm, date window at 12 o’clock Case Black PVD-treated stainless steel Dimensions: 42mm in diameter – 10.9 mm in depth 1.5 mm thick sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment Stainless steel crown Stainless steel pushers Stainless steel case-back embossed with horses, secured with 4 screws Water-resistant to 50 meters / 5 atmospheres Dial / strap Anthracite dial Silver indexes and roman indexes at 2, 4,8,10 o’clock Black PVD-treated stainless steel bracelet with stainless steel decors Stainless steel spring deployments buckle with pushers
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“Horses are the most beautiful animals; they bring me a sense of peace and I see them as very spiritual animals. Contact with them is indeed known to be beneficial for human beings, which is why these very special creatures are often involved in various therapies.” True to Concord’s own thoroughbred origins, the brand’s most recent ambassador, promising young TV presenter and Middle Eastern icon, Nouraldin Alyousuf and his Saratoga chronograph recently took a break from the fast-paced digital world of TV presenting and joined the noble universe of purebred Arabian horses in a unique photo shoot. Perfectly embodying the brand’s unique elegance and sleek lines, Nour modelled both the Saratoga chronograph black PVD, the edition that celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Saratoga race track, the oldest horseracing track in North America, as well as the line’s more classic steel and gold version, combining contemporary style with eminently masculine sophistication. With their keen intelligence, passion, short, straight backs, high tail carriage, dished faces, and chiselled heads, Arabian horses have epitomised perfect beauty, balance and symmetry throughout history – characteristics that are synonymous with Concord’s own love of horses and watchmaking aesthetics. Saratoga chronograph, 18K 5N rose gold and stainless steel, 42mm Technical details Movement Chronograph quartz, calibre ronda 5130.b with alarm Functions Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph and alarm, date window at 12 o’clock Case 18K 5N rose gold and stainless steel case Dimensions: 42mm in diameter – 10.9 mm in depth 1.5 mm thick sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment 18K rose gold crown Stainless steel pushers Stainless steel case-back embossed with horses, secured with 4 screws Water-resistant to 50 meters / 5 atmospheres Dial Silver dial 5N rose gold indexes and roman indexes at 2, 4,8,10 o’clock Strap Stainless steel bracelet with vertical links plated in 18K 5N rose gold Stainless steel spring deployments buckle with pushers
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BREGUET
INNOVATIONS THAT CHANGE HISTORY STYLE ET L’HISTOIRE
As has become its custom, Breguet took up residence in Geneva’s Cité du Temps during the SIHH period by staging an exclusive exhibition. Breguet exhibited a selection of eight decisive inventions in a “high-tech” setting composed of experimental showcases destined to awaken the senses and spark curiosity. To celebrate the launch of this original and playful exhibition, a special event was be held and attended by Marc A. Hayek, President & CEO of Montres Breguet. The exhibition, “Breguet, innovations that changed History… More than 200 patents since 1775” reviews the exceptional contributions that the Manufacture has made to the domain of horology. Since it would have been overly ambitious to suggest visitors become acquainted in detail with all the innovations from the venerable house, Breguet decided to exhibit eight that are especially famed for having transformed the science of time measurement and indeed the entire approach to this field. The Tourbillon propelled Breguet into an elite circle of inventors in 1801, when the French Interior Minister granted the brilliant watchmaker a patent for this new type of regulator. The latter made it possible to compensate for the disturbing effects of gravity on watches’ performance, thus enabling timepieces to display significantly improved precision.
breguet in watchmaking history. This ingenious mechanism eliminates the characteristic issues of wear, background noise and the need for higher amounts of energy, while also ensuring greater precision.
A few years after this incredible discovery, at a time when pocket watches were the prevailing norm, Breguet responded to a request from Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, by creating a uniquely built model: the first wristwatch. This oval-shaped complicated model entirely unlike any other was fitted with a wristlet composed of twisted hair and gold thread. In 1812, Breguet achieved the feat of completely overturning the very concept of timepieces. From an object kept hidden in the pocket, the watch thus became and was to remain a jewelry creation proudly worn on the wrist. While this unique invention brought a certain degree of user friendliness by making it easier to check the time, it was not the only improvement in this direction. In 1830, Breguet’s son sold to Count Charles de L’Espine the first watch boasting a keyless stem winding and time-setting system, now commonly known as the “crown”. The Breguet N° 4952 watch is thus equipped with a “knurled button” that is twirled from left to right between the thumb and forefinger until a stop is reached and which performs two functions: setting the hands to time and winding the watch. This marked the birth of modern watch winding. To this very day, Breguet tirelessly perpetuates the pioneering spirit of its founder by revolutionizing various facets of horology. The House was notably behind the very first instant dual time-zone device. Breguet reinterpreted the travel watch with this function that enables a display of two pre-selected time zones by switching instantly from one to another at a simple press of a pushbutton. In parallel, the Manufacture leverages high frequency to improve the performances of the balance of some of its models. Rendered possible by the use of lighter components made of silicon, the increase in the frequency of the oscillator – reaching as much as 72,000 vibrations per hour on some timepieces – endows watches with a far more precise rate. The use of silicon, a material with anti-magnetic properties, also enabled the Breguet engineers to envisage incorporating magnets inside watch mechanism in order to enhance their performance. The Classique La Musicale watch was thus equipped with the first magnetic regulator
The introduction of magnetic components, hitherto considered tantamount to horological heresy, opened up whole new vistas of development. Consequently on November 9th 2010, Breguet filed a patent for the magnetic pivot. Composed of two counter-pivots incorporating an especially powerful micro-magnet on either end of the balance staff, this technological innovation notably served to create a dynamically stable system able to keep the balance staff centered and self-adjusting. In 2012, Breguet provided a first showcase for this surprising invention by presenting the Classique Chronométrie, a watch featuring exceptional rating results. Whether by improving watches’ performances, their precision, their aesthetic or their functional use, Breguet displays considerable ingenuity with each of its creations. Through this exhibition, it provided a look back at over two centuries of inventions and technological developments punctuating its history and shaping its future.
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Masterpiece Gravity
maurice lacroix
Can you resist Gravity ?
MOVEMENT Automatic Manufacture Calibre ML230
In the past major discoveries have been made by observing life from a different perspective, questioning all seemingly given facts and, at times, challenging convention with creative genius. This is a culture familiar to Maurice Lacroix.
Functions: - Hours and Minutes dial at 2 o’clock - Seconds display at 4 o’clock - Assortment / Oscillator: ML10 - Vibration: 18,000 alt/h, 2.5Hz - Power reserve: 50 hours - Jewels: 35 - Adjustments: 5 positions after full winding and after 24 hours
The Swiss company has repeatedly sought to conceive interesting timepieces which depict time in thought-provoking ways. Maurice Lacroix has a passion for progress and continually seeks ground-breaking ideas to charm and delight. Its latest model, the Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Gravity, is the first timepiece to feature a fully silicium assortment. Developed in-house by this inventive watch brand, it is the latest example of the company’s forward thinking approach to watchmaking.
Gravity - it’s an attractive force Gravity does not discriminate, it acts upon everyone with the same magnitude. It is the phenomenon of two objects, being attracted to each other and the reason objects are drawn to the earth’s surface. The Masterpiece Gravity inspires and challenges convention. It is a contemporary timepiece, at the cutting-edge of progress, that does not merely convey time but emotionally engages with the wearer with creative expression. It presents its oscillator and assortment centre stage on the dial side of the watch. The spectacle of seeing the oscillator beating, along with the pallet lever moving, is very entertaining and emits an attractive force.
CASE - Stainless steel, Ø 43mm, satin and polished for full sanblast with anthracite PVD finishing - “Box” sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides - Screwed caseback with wide sapphire crystal - Water resistance to 50 m / 5 atm HANDS - Blue steel or rhodium plated hours and minuted hands - Blued steel or red coated seconds hand STRAP/BRACELET - Genuine black or brown crocodile-skin strap BUCKLE - Folding steel clasp with push buttons or anthracite PVD coated standard buckle - Satin and polished finish
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014 Villeret model by Blancpain
Absolute elegance The Villeret collection, named after the birthplace of the Manufacture, captures Blancpain’s underlying principle of giving absolute priority to authenticity and respect for tradition. It now welcomes a new self-winding three-hand watch with date display, featuring a remarkably understated Grand Feu enamel dial. The use of Grand Feu enamel reaffirms Blancpain’s deepfelt attachment to historical watchmaking skills. This magnificently stable material that maintains its radiance indefinitely is particularly suited to adorning a watch with such a classic aesthetic. Crafting it involves applying several successive layers of enamel that are fired at temperatures of over 1000°C. The enamel-painted numerals also undergo the stern trial of the furnace. After each operation, the dial is carefully examined and manually touched up, since the procedure is rendered even more complex in this instance by the cambered shape of the dial. Its finishing calls for distinctive expertise that Blancpain is now able to offer. According to how the light plays across it, the Grand Feu enamel dial gives a subtle nod to tradition by revealing the tone-on-tone “JB” logo engraved between the numerals IV and V, VII and VIII. This is the secret signature with which enamellists historically initialled their works. Radiating an unmistakable aura of inbred elegance, this new model is immersed in the aesthetic environment of the Villeret collection with its red gold round double-stepped case and slightly hollowed sage leaf-shaped hands. The dial is soberly enlivened by a date display at 3 o’clock, as well as a central seconds hand. The sapphire crystal case-back provides an opportunity to admire the delicate interplay of the decorative effects, featuring Côtes de Genève on the movement bridges and a honeycomb pattern on the oscillating weight. This mechanical self-winding model is driven by in-house Calibre 1335, of which the beauty is matched by a remarkable 8-day power reserve, demonstrating the expertise of the Manufacture and which will doubtless be appreciated by passionate connoisseurs. Fitted with a chocolate-toned alligator leather strap, this new 42mm-diameter watch is a powerful new addition to the iconic Villeret collection.
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Panerai RADIOMIR 8 DAYS GMT ORO ROSSO – 45mm Officine Panerai presents the Radiomir 8 Days GMT Oro Rosso, an exclusive Special Edition of great elegance which pays tribute to the long history of brand by reinterpreting the classic Radiomir with details that are characteristic of sophisticated high quality watchmaking. The new Radiomir 8 Days GMT Oro Rosso has a cushion case of polished red gold which encloses a dial of historic inspiration, derived directly from a rare model of the late 1930s. The design of the dial is minimalist with simple linear and dot hour markers. The various functions can be read directly: the date at 3 o’clock; the linear indication of the power reserve; and the small seconds counter with a.m./p.m. indicator for the second time zone. The dial is deep blue with a satiné soleil finish, elegantly set off by the warm tone of the 5Npt red gold, an alloy that has a higher percentage of copper than yellow or pink gold and a proportion of platinum. The same alloy, which provides greater toughness and strength, is used for the adjustable clasp closing the blue alligator strap, which is fixed to the case by the system of removable strap attachments patented by Officine Panerai. The open back reveals the sophisticated technical and aesthetic details of the hand-wound P.2002/10 calibre: this is a particularly complex version of the first in-house movement made in the Officine Panerai Manufacture at Neuchâtel. The bridges and barrels are finely skeletonised, so the details that appeal so much to lovers of haute horlogerie can be seen, such as the wheelwork in the same colour as the case, the progressive unwinding of the spring as the watch is running 2 and its rewinding when it is being wound. The brushed bridges with gold-coloured engraving are finished with anglage (chamfering) while the plate is decorated with perlage (circular graining). As well as offering the functions of hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT and seconds reset, the P.2002 movement has a power reserve of at least eight days, thanks to the system patented by Officine Panerai using three spring barrels arranged in series. The long power reserve of eight days has been part of the history of the brand since the 1940s, when it was important that the Panerai watches on the wrists of the commandos of the Italian navy should operate for long periods without requiring frequent use of the winding crown, one of the elements most vulnerable to external stresses. Like all Panerai watches, the new Radiomir is water-resistant and tested to five atmospheres (equivalent to a depth of about 50 metres).
Movement: Hand-wound mechanical with skeletonized bridges, Panerai P.2002/10 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai,13¾ lignes, 6.6 mm thick, 21 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 28,800 alternations/hour, KIF Parechoc® anti-shock device. Power reserve 8 days, 3 barrels. 246 components. Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, second time zone, 24h indicator, linear power reserve indicator, seconds reset. Case: Diameter 45 mm, 18 ct. polished red gold with removable wire loop strap attachments (patented). Screw-down winding crown personalized OP. Bezel: 18 ct. polished red gold. Back: See-through sapphire crystal. Dial: Blue with luminous hour markers. Date at 3 o’clock, seconds and 24h indicator at 9 o’clock, linear power reserve indicator at 6 o’clock. Crystal: Sapphire, formed of corundum, 1.2 mm thick. Anti-reflective coating. Water-Resistance: 5 bar (~ 50 metres). Strap: PANERAI personalised alligator strap and 18 ct. polished red gold adjustable buckle.
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PILOT
MONTRE D’AÉRONEF TYPE 20 GMT 1903
IN THE WAKE OF THE AVIATION PIONEERS
Since its founding in 1865, the Manufacture Zenith has been part of all the dreams and daring endeavours that transform utopian dreams into reality. Among the human adventures that have punctuated its history, there is one particular conquest that the brand accompanied right from its beginnings in the early 20th century: that of the air. Driven by the same enterprising spirit as these pioneers who gave life to Icarus’ dream of flight, Zenith pays tribute to the Wright brothers through a watch issued in a 1,903-piece limited edition: the Pilot Montre d’Aéronef Type 20 GMT 1903.
zenith In their bicycle shop in Dayton Ohio, Wilbur and Orville Wright dreamed of wide-open spaces and freedom. These natural-born inventors conceived a first glider that they launched on the Kitty Hawk dunes in North Carolina. At the same time, they built a wind tunnel to study various technical aspects such as the profile of the wings. Constantly perfecting their prototypes, they installed a stabilizer at the front of a second glider, and then a steering rudder at the back of a third that could thus be controlled: a world first in the field of aeronautics! After hundreds of trials, the two brothers decided to move a step forwards by equipping their glider with an engine. Lying face down on the lower wing of the twin-propeller aircraft named “Flyer”, Orville Wright achieved the first powered, heavier-than-air controlled flight in history, on Kitty Hawk beach. The young man covered a distance of 40 meters at a height of 60 centimeters off the ground. The date was December 17th 1903. Representing a major milestone in aviation history the year 1903 now gives its name to a timepiece created by Zenith as a tribute to the Wright brothers: Pilot Montre d’Aéronef Type 20 GMT 1903. PILOT MONTRE D’AÉRONEF TYPE 20: A LEGENDARY MODEL A cult watch among collectors, the Pilot Montre d’Aéronef Type 20 played a key role in the burgeoning airmail business, and was fitted as of 1939 into the instrument panels of a number of aircraft, such as the Caudron trainer planes used by the French airforce. What could be better than this aeronautical legend to inspire a timepiece paying homage to the Wright brothers? Drawing upon these historical roots, the Pilot Montre d’Aéronef Type 20 GMT 1903 features a case made of black DLC-coated titanium that is therefore ultra-light despite its 48 mm diameter. The ratcheted crown typical of historical aviator watches ensures a perfect grip even with pilot’s gloves. The five-times sandblasted black dial reproduces the generous original Arabic numerals ensuring perfect readability by day or night. The luminous glow of these delightfully vintage figures stems from a first “old radium” treatment covered with a more classic Superluminova treatment. The effect is fascinating and the resulting appearance truly unique, since this ingenious combination creates a creamy shade enlivened by tiny retro accents that cannot be identically reproduced from one watch to the next. Each dial thus becomes unique and further heightens the exclusive character of the 1903-piece limited edition, of which the individual number appears on a special plate screwed to the side of the case middle, like an aircraft rivet. Part and parcel of all dreams and all adventures, the Pilot Montre d’Aéronef Type 20 GMT 1903 is also an invitation to travel thanks to a second time-zone indicator powered by an accurate and reliable automatic movement: Elite Calibre 693. Finely adorned with a Côtes de Genève motif even though it remains hidden from sight, it ticks off time at the rate of 28,800 vibrations per hour and has a 50-hour power reserve. Beneath this elegant mechanical heart, the case-back, is adorned with a stamped insignia depicting Orville Wright about the “Flyer”, with his brother Wilbur running along Kitty Hawk beach to follow the feat being accomplished on December 17th 1903.
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Jaquet Droz GRANDE SECONDE SW Côtes de Genève The subtle mix of cool elegance
The Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde is immediately identifiable by its two off-centered dials that describe a figure eight with great purity of line. A uniquely incomparable timepiece since its inception, it is regularly reinterpreted by the brand’s artisans. In 2008, Jaquet Droz launched the Grande Seconde SW, a sporty reworking of this iconic model that has only become more successful over the years. A new version will enhance the line in 2014, complete with alligator leather straps and new Côtes de Genève decoration to give the Grande Seconde SW an ever greater aura of luxury. The famous Côtes de Genève ornamental pattern typical of Swiss watchmaking has been used on the dials of a new model in anthracite gray. A series of regular lines, the pattern highlights the watch’s features and gives it unprecedented depth. The traditional rubber and metal strap of the Grande Seconde SW has also been replaced by the fine luster of an alligator leather strap in a color to match the dial. Jaquet Droz is delighted to unveil the several other variations of this watchmaking icon at Baselworld 2014.
LOCMAN Montecristo First Chronograph Driven by a Mechanical Movement
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Created by the SIO – Italian School of Watchmaking The engineers at LOCMAN have upgraded the Montecristo and given it some extra competitive edge, making it the first mechanical self-winding chronograph. To make this possible, the SIO Italian School of Watchmaking, part of the LOCMAN group, partnered with DePa Swiss Movements, an enterprise of Swiss artisans specialized in movement concept and development. LOCMAN watches, known for their amazing attention to detail, flawless mechanical precision and revolutionary designs, are exclusively available at Paris Gallery and Watch Gallery. The SIO – Italian School of Watchmaking was founded by LOCMAN in 2006 with the intention of establishing a research centre and constant monitoring the quality of their watches. Over the years, SIO has certified and also developed the mechanisms of its major collections, partnering with companies for special projects. Marco Mantovani, LOCMAN Spa chairman, says: “We were able to develop a completely reliable, sturdy selfwinding module. Our engineers also focused on the rotor weights so as to optimize the bidirectional winding stored by the self-winding mechanism for an average of up to about 50 hours.” The oscillating weight is enhanced with a bright yellow shade and personalized with the LOCMAN ITALY logo. The calibre reference – SIO/DPch 88 – is indicated on the movement main plate. The dial features sunray-pattern enamelling, the minute counter is placed at 3 o’clock and the small seconds subdial at 9 o’clock, while the tachometric scale – absent in the quartz version – appears around the inner bezel ring of this model. The AISI 316L steel and titanium case is made of exclusively non-allergenic materials usually found in surgical instruments, and is topped by a flat glass with a special sapphire treatment to give the material a hardness comparable to that of natural sapphire as well as an exponential increase in its transparency. Tested water-resistant to 10 atmospheres, the Montecristo chronograph case is attached to the silicon or hi-tech Lorica strap by the distinctive triple-bar lugs.
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Master Ultra Thin Minute Repeater Flying Tourbillon, a new era in the world of Grand Complications
In 1907, Jaeger-LeCoultre laid he foundations of what was to prove a key element in the identity of its watches. That was the year when the association between Paris-based businessman Edmond Jaeger and Swiss watchmaker Jacques-David LeCoultre gave birth to the world’s thinnest pocket watch featuring a blend of aesthetic refinement and horological sophistication that only a Manufacture uniting the full range of skills under one roof could hope to achieve. Today, JaegerLeCoultre confirms its ability to anticipate the future of Fine Watchmaking by unveiling the Master Ultra Thin Minute Repeater Flying Tourbillon watch, the eleventh creation in the Hybris Mechanica collection and the first ultra-thin Grand Complication model.
Movement: Mechanical automatic movement, Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 362, crafted, assembled and decorated by hand 45-hour power reserve 21,600 vibrations per hour 471 parts 4.8 mm thick 3.3 mm in diameter Dial: Silver-toned, grained Traditional baton-type (transferred) Hands: Dauphine type Functions Hours, minutes Minute repeater equipped with silent-timelapse reduction function Flying tourbillon with flying balance-wheel Automatic winding via a peripheral oscillating weight Case: 18- carat extra-white gold 7.9 mm thick 41 mm in diameter Polished lugs, entirely polished caseband and bezel Water resistance: 3 bar Strap: Black high-end Jaeger-LeCoultre alligator leather, white gold high-end pin buckle
Eleven, the number standing for inventions and exceeding expectations. Hybris Mechanica 11 watch. A new era – that of ultrathin Grand Complications.
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The Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph
Heritage and Tradition As part of the Longines Heritage Collection, The Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph models take their inspiration from the rich history of the brand with the winged hourglass logo. Fitted with an exclusive Longines movement, they recall the very first chronograph wristwatches created by the brand. These models are found in three different versions, in steel or in rose gold. Their white dials are adorned with black numerals and a red twelve that matches harmoniously with the blued hands. The fluted crown, in which the push-piece is inserted, completes the traditional aesthetic design of these timepieces.
The Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph models take their inspiration from the first chronograph wristwatches developed by Longines in 1913. With its 40 mm diameter, this rose gold model is fitted with the L788 calibre. This column-wheel single push-piece chronograph movement has been developed by ETA exclusively for Longines. The white dial features black Arabic numerals and a red “12”, a small seconds at 9 o’clock and a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock. The date aperture is situated at 6 o’clock. Blued hands harmoniously complete this timepiece, which comes with a brown alligator strap.
The Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph models take their inspiration from the first chronograph wristwatches developed by Longines in 1913. With its 40 mm diameter, this steel model is fitted with the L788 calibre. This column-wheel single push-piece chronograph movement has been developed by ETA exclusively for Longines. The white dial features black Arabic numerals and a red “12”, a small seconds at 9 o’clock and a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock. The date aperture is situated at 6 o’clock. Blued hands harmoniously complete this timepiece, which comes with a brown alligator strap.
The Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph models take their inspiration from the first chronograph wristwatches developed by Longines in 1913. This steel model is fitted with the L788 calibre, a column-wheel single push-piece chronograph movement developed by ETA exclusively for Longines. With its 40 mm diameter, its case is fitted with moving lugs. The white dial features black Roman numerals and a red “XII”, a small seconds at 9 o’clock and a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock. The date aperture is situated at 6 o’clock. Blued hands harmoniously complete this timepiece, which comes with a brown alligator strap. RAW 51
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CERTINA DS
Limited Edition Tradition and style with modern power.
Celebrating 125 years of history need not exclude the latest, most modern innovations. The CERTINA DS model is proof that tradition and progress are perfect allies, with a new automatic movement, which can carry an extraordinary power reserve of 80 hours. Blending design elements reminiscent of the brand’s early years with more modern aesthetic detail such as PVD rose-gold finishing and a see-through case back, the DS sits comfortably between yesterday and today, and will be produced in a limited-edition anniversary series of only 5000 pieces. The new ETA Powermatic 80 movement at the heart of the CERTINA DS is a powerful example of modern watchmaking achievement. Its exceptional power reserve of 80 hours ensures that through more than three full days, your DS will keep perfect time, ready to go back to work or play when you are. The DS unites elegance, precision and practicality by placing this extraordinary movement inside a beautiful 40mm polished 316L stainless-steel case with brushed lugs and a polished bezel. A transparent case back lets watch lovers cast a glance inside at the movement, whose black rotor is decorated with the CERTINA turtle logo as well as the inscription “125th Anniversary”. A rounded sapphire crystal with anti-reflection coating opens onto a black concave dial, decorated with the mention “125th Anniversary” and the former “double-C” CERTINA logo―also embossed over the crown tip, in a wink back at tradition and history. The gorgeous contrasting PVD rosegold hands and indices are treated with Superluminova for greatest readability. The DS is of course equipped with the CERTINA DS Concept, ensuring its water resistance up to a pressure of 10 bar (100m), and fastens with a brown leather strap and twin push-button butterfly buckle.
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TAG HEUER CARRERA CALIBRE 17 CHRONOGRAPH SPECIAL EDITIONS
At the end of 2013, TAG Heuer springs a surprise by launching two new Carrera chronographs offering variations on the model celebrating Jack Heuer’s 80th birthday – the CARRERA Calibre 17 Chronograph – designed by Jack Heuer himself in 2012. A year on, TAG Heuer extends the homage paid to its visionary honorary chairman with these special boutique editions. Jack Heuer made his mark on TAG Heuer’s history by creating the most iconic watches of the modern era, and notably the Carrera. Last year, in celebrating his 80th birthday, he drew inspiration from his original creation to design the commemorative CARRERA Calibre 17 Chronograph. Its classic 41 mm diameter, together with a pure, broad dial and an automatic movement driving two counters at 3 and 9 o’clock, are all subtly reminiscent of a vintage era. Today’s special TAG Heuer boutique editions offer two dial variations: one with a silver flange and counters against an anthracite background – the exact opposite of its predecessor’s color scheme; and the second with blue counters and flange against a silver backdrop. They also feature red accents echoing the vintage Heuer logo appearing on both the dial and the case back. The perforated leather straps come in black with a red lining or in blue.
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First prizes for A. Lange & Söhne Lange watches win at reader’s awards in Germany and Italy
The “Golden Balance 2014” was granted two times to A. Lange & Söhne. In the top category “watches priced over 25,000 Euro”, the winner was the 1815 RATTRAPANTE PERPETUAL CALENDAR in platinum, which has been launched only last year. The 1815 UP/DOWN in pink gold won in the category “watches priced up to 25,000 Euro”. The two awards were accepted with pleasure by Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid at a gala event in Munich’s Lenbach Palais. Since 1998, the readers of the German watch journal “Uhren Magazin“, the news magazine “Focus” and the users of “Focus-Online” vote for their favorites. The participants had to choose this time between 359 mechanical watches. In Italy, watch enthusiasts have recently also chosen their favorites. At a competition held by the watch journal “L’Orologio”, the GRAND COMPLICATION from A. Lange & Söhne won in the category “Complicated Watches”. The “Orologio dell’Anno” (“Watch of the Year”) prize is the only Italian prize for watchmaking.
GRAND COMPLICATION in pink gold
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1815 RATTRAPANTE PERPETUAL CALENDAR in platinum
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On Screen A Million Ways to Die in the West Genre: Comedy Cast: Seth MacFarlane, Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, Giovanni Ribisi, Neil Patrick Harris, Sarah Silverman, Liam Neeson
Seth MacFarlane directs, produces, co-writes and plays the role of the cowardly sheep farmer Albert in A Million Ways to Die in the West. After Albert backs out of a gunfight, his fickle girlfriend leaves him for another man. When a mysterious and beautiful woman rides into town, she helps him find his courage and they begin to fall in love. But when her husband, a notorious outlaw, arrives seeking revenge, the farmer must put his newfound courage to the test. © 2014 Universal Pictures.
Alan Partridge Genre: Comedy Cast: Steve Coogan, Felicity Montagu, Simon Greenall, Colm Meaney, Tim Key
Alan Partridge has had many ups and downs in his life. National television broadcaster. Responsible for killing a guest on live TV. Local radio broadcaster. A nervous breakdown in Dundee. His self-published book, “Bouncing Back,” subsequently remaindered and pulped. © 2014 Magnolia Pictures.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Genre: Action and Adventure Cast: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, Campbell Scott, Embeth Davidtz, Colm Feore, Paul Giamatti, Sally Field
We’ve always known that Spider-Man’s most important battle has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Peter Parker finds that a greater conflict lies ahead. It’s great to be Spider-Man. For Peter Parker, there’s no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen. But being SpiderMan comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro, Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: OsCorp. © 2014 Sony Pictures.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier Genre: Action and Adventure Cast: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Cobie Smulders, Frank Grillo, Emily Van Camp, Hayley Atwell, Robert Redford
After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” finds Steve Rogers, a.k.a. Captain America, living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy—the Winter Soldier. © 2014 Marvel Studios.
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Transcendence Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller Cast: Johnny Depp, Paul Bettany, Rebecca Hall, Kate Mara, Cillian Murphy, Clifton Collins, Jr., Morgan Freeman
Dr. Will Caster is the foremost researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence, working to create a sentient machine that combines the collective intelligence of everything ever known with the full range of human emotions. His highly controversial experiments have made him famous, but they have also made him the prime target of anti-technology extremists who will do whatever it takes to stop him. However, in their attempt to destroy Will, they inadvertently become the catalyst for him to succeed—to be a participant in his own transcendence. For his wife Evelyn and friend Max, both fellow researchers, the question is not if they can… but if they should. Their worst fears are realized as Will’s thirst for knowledge evolves into a seemingly omnipresent quest for power—to what end is unknown. The only thing that is becoming terrifyingly clear is there may be no way to stop him. © 2014 Warner Bros. Pictures.
Oculus Genre: Horror Cast: Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, Rory Cochrane, Katee Sackhoff
Ten years ago, tragedy struck the Russell family, leaving the lives of teenage siblings Tim and Kaylie forever changed when Tim was convicted of the brutal murder of their parents. Now in his 20s, Tim is newly released from protective custody and only wants to move on with his life; but Kaylie, still haunted by that fateful night, is convinced her parents’ deaths were caused by something else altogether: a malevolent supernatural force unleashed through the Lasser Glass, an antique mirror in their childhood home. Determined to prove Tim’s innocence, Kaylie tracks down the mirror, only to learn similar deaths have befallen previous owners over the past century. With the mysterious entity now back in their hands, Tim and Kaylie soon find their hold on reality shattered by terrifying hallucinations, and realize, too late, that their childhood nightmare is beginning again... © 2014 Relativity Media.
Million Dollar Arm Genre: Drama Cast: Jon Hamm, Aasif Mandvi, Bill Paxton, Lake Bell, Suraj Sharma, Madhur Mittal, Pitobash, Alan Arkin
In a last ditch effort to save his career as a sports agent, JB Bernstein concocts a scheme to find baseball’s next great pitching ace. Hoping to find a young cricket pitcher he can turn into a Major League Baseball star, JB travels to India to produce a reality show competition called “Million Dollar Arm.” With the help of a cantankerous but eagle-eyed retired baseball scout he discovers Dinesh (played by Madhur Mittal from “Slumdog Millionaire”) and Rinku (played by Suraj Sharma from “Life of Pi”), two 18-year-old boys who have no idea about playing baseball, yet have a knack for throwing a fastball. Hoping to sign them to major league contracts and make a quick buck, JB brings the boys home to America to train. While the Americans are definitely out of their element in India — the boys, who have never left their rural villages — are equally challenged when they come to the States. As the boys learn the finer points of baseball — JB, with the help of his charming friend Brenda— learns valuable life lessons about teamwork, commitment and what it means to be a family. © 2014 Walt Disney Pictures.
Joe Genre: Drama Cast: Nicolas Cage, Tye Sheridan, Gary Poulter, Ronnie Gene Blevins
JOE film brings Academy Award® winner Nicolas Cage back to his indie roots in the title role as the hard-living, hot-tempered, ex-con Joe Ransom, who is just trying to dodge his instincts for trouble – until he meets a hard-luck kid, (MUD’s Tye Sheridan) who awakens in him a fierce and tender-hearted protector. With a screenplay by Gary Hawkins, JOE is based on the novel by the late Larry Brown (Big Bad Love, Facing the Moon), former Mississippi firefighter renowned for his powerful, gothic storytelling and universal themes of honor, desperation and moral rectitude. © 2014 Roadside Attractions.
The German Doctor Genre: Thriller, Foreign, Drama Cast: Alex Brendemühl, Natalia Oreiro, Diego Peretti, Elena Roger, Guillermo Pfening, Alan Daicz, Florencia Bado
Patagonia, 1960. A German doctor meets an Argentinean family and follows them on a long desert road to a small town where the family will be starting a new life. Eva, Enzo and their three children welcome the doctor into their home and entrust their young daughter, Lilith, to his care, not knowing that they are harboring one of the most dangerous criminals in the world. © 2014 Samuel Goldwyn Films.
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Pages Buried in the Sky By Peter Zuckerman & Amanda Padoan
When Edmund Hillary first conquered Mt. Everest, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was at his side. Indeed, for as long as Westerners have been climbing the Himalaya, Sherpas have been the unsung heroes in the background. In August 2008, when eleven climbers lost their lives on K2, the world’s most dangerous peak, two Sherpas survived. They had emerged from poverty and political turmoil to become two of the most skillful mountaineers on earth. Based on unprecedented access and interviews, Buried in the Sky reveals their astonishing story for the first time.
Frozen in Time By Mitchell Zuckoff
Frozen in Time is a gripping true story of survival, bravery, and honor in the vast Arctic wilderness during World War II, from the author of New York Times bestseller Lost in Shangri-La. On November 5, 1942, a US cargo plane slammed into the Greenland Ice Cap. Four days later, the B-17 assigned to the search-and-rescue mission became lost in a blinding storm and also crashed. Miraculously, all nine men on board survived, and the US military launched a daring rescue operation. But after picking up one man, the Grumman Duck amphibious plane flew into a severe storm and vanished. Frozen in Time tells the story of these crashes and the fate of the survivors,
Hot Sauce!: Techniques for Making Signature Hot Sauces By Jennifer Trainer Thompson
Here are 32 recipes for making your own signature hot sauces, ranging from mild to blisteringly hot, as well as 60 recipes that use homemade or commercial hot sauces in everything from barbeque and Buffalo wings to bouillabaisse and black-bean soup. Try making chowders, tacos, ribs, salads, seafood, and more. There are even recipes for scorching cocktails, like Daiquiri Diablo and Slow-Burn Martinis!
Field of Prey By John Sandford
The extraordinary new Lucas Davenport thriller from #1 New York Times-bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner John Sandford. The night after the fourth of July, Layton Carlson Jr., of Red Wing, Minnesota, finally got lucky. And unlucky. He’d picked the perfect spot to take his girlfriend, an abandoned farmyard in the middle of cornfields: nice, private, and quiet. The only problem was…something smelled bad— like, really bad. He mentioned it to a county deputy he knew, and when the cop took a look, he found a body stuffed down a cistern. And then another, and another. By the time Lucas Davenport was called in, the police were up to fifteen bodies and counting. And as if that wasn’t bad enough, when Lucas began to investigate, he made some disturbing discoveries of his own. The victims had been killed over a great many years, one every summer, regular as clockwork. How could this have happened without anybody noticing? Because one thing was for sure: the killer had to live close by. He was probably even someone they saw every day…
Young Money: Inside the Hidden World of Wall Street’s Post-Crash Recruits By Kevin Roose Becoming a young Wall Street banker is like pledging the world’s most lucrative and soul-crushing fraternity. Every year, thousands of eager college graduates are hired by the world’s financial giants, where they’re taught the secrets of making obscene amounts of money-- as well as how to dress, talk, date, drink, and schmooze like real financiers. YOUNG MONEY is the inside story of this well-guarded world. Kevin Roose, New York magazine business writer and author of the critically acclaimed The Unlikely Disciple, spent more than three years shadowing eight entry-level workers at Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and other leading investment firms. Roose chronicled their triumphs and disappointments, their million-dollar trades and runaway Excel spreadsheets, and got an unprecedented (and unauthorized) glimpse of the financial world’s initiation process. Roose’s young bankers are exposed to the exhausting workloads, huge bonuses, and recreational drugs that have always characterized Wall Street life. But they experience something new, too: an industry forever changed by the massive financial collapse of 2008. And as they get their Wall Street educations, they face hard questions about morality, prestige, and the value of their work. YOUNG MONEY is more than an exposé of excess; it’s the story of how the financial crisis changed a generation-and remade Wall Street from the bottom up.
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The Paleo Approach By Sarah Ballantyne & Robb Wolf
The Paleo Approach is the first book ever to explain how to adapt the Paleo diet and lifestyle to bring about a full recovery. Read it to learn why foods marketed as “healthy”—such as whole grains, soy, and low-fat dairy—can contribute to the development of autoimmune conditions. Discover what you can eat to calm your immune system, reduce inflammation, and help your body heal itself. Find out which simple lifestyle changes—along with changes in diet—will make the biggest difference for your health. There’s no need to worry that “going Paleo” will break the bank or require too much time. Simple strategies for lifestyle adjustments, including small steps that can make a huge difference, guide you through the most important changes to support healing.
One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories By B.J. Novak
Across a dazzling range of subjects, themes, tones, and narrative voices, the many pieces in this collection are like nothing else, but they have one thing in common: they share the playful humor, deep heart, sharp eye, inquisitive mind, and altogether electrifying spirit of a writer with a fierce devotion to the entertainment of the reader.
Motown Artist by Artist By Pat Morgan
In 1959 songwriter Berry Gordy Jr founded the Motown record label in Detroit. The company name was to become synonymous with great music as Gordy took the sound of black America to the world. Motown racked up hit after hit, launching the careers of megastars like Diana Ross andthe Supremes, and the Jackson 5. Motown Artist by Artist relates the history of one of popular music’s longest lasting success stories through profiles of the singers and musicians who made the hits. From Ashford & Simpson to Stevie Wonder, every Motown success story is here!
The Circle By Dave Eggers
When Mae Holland is hired to work for the Circle, the world’s most powerful internet company, she feels she’s been given the opportunity of a lifetime. The Circle, run out of a sprawling California campus, links users’ personal emails, social media, banking, and purchasing with their universal operating system, resulting in one online identity and a new age of civility and transparency. Mae can’t believe her luck, her great fortune to work for the most influential company in the world—even as life beyond the campus grows distant, even as a strange encounter with a colleague leaves her shaken, even as her role at the Circle becomes increasingly public. What begins as the captivating story of one woman’s ambition and idealism soon becomes a heart-racing novel of suspense, raising questions about memory, history, privacy, democracy, and the limits of human knowledge.
Who Owns the Future? By Jaron Lanier
Now, as technology flattens more and more industries—from media to medicine to manufacturing—we are facing even greater challenges to employment and personal wealth. But there is an alternative to allowing technology to own our future. In this ambitious and deeply humane book, Lanier charts the path toward a new information economy that will stabilize the middle class and allow it to grow. It is time for ordinary people to be rewarded for what they do and share on the web.
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Sony Digital Paper
Key features and functions that make Sony’s Digital Paper relevant to the day-to-day activities of professionals include: • World’s thinnest, lightest body among devices with comparable screen sizes (approximately 9/32” and 12.6 oz.); slightly thicker than 30 sheets of paper • 13.3 inch (screen size measured diagonally) electronic paper display • High contrast display (1200 x 1600 dots), 16-level grayscale, incorporating “E Ink Mobius” technology from E Ink Corporation • No backlight enables text to be read clearly, even in bright sunlight • Built-in Wi-Fi functionality allows file sharing over a wireless network • Rechargeable thin lithium-ion battery – up to 3 weeks use on a single charge • AC adapter or USB rechargeable (computer-based charging) • Storage – approximately 2,800 PDF files; internal memory of 4 GB coupled with micro SD card slot for additional storage • Touch panel (IR touch) compatible with electromagnetic induction-type touch pen input • Dimensions – Approximately 9 1/4” width by 12 1/4” height by 9/32” depth (thickness) • Weight – Approximately 12.6 ounces Digital Paper is planned to be available in May, initially through a select group of Worldox agents, with a suggested list price of $1,100. For more information, please visit www.sony.com/digitalpaper.
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he month of April is dedicated to the Aries man. Aries men move through the world on the their own terms and pace, and that is a major reason why some people find it too challenging to keep up with them. However, if you learn to accept their peculiarities, getting along with them will be a lot easier.
Gemini Aries men and Gemini women embrace challenges, variety and adventure. Boredom never dares to encroach upon the excitement in this relationship. He fulfills her need for constant communication. They both keep each other busy. The relationship thrives on adventures and thrills of life. Together, they will explore, talk, love and have lots of fun.
Sagittarius This combination is truly a heavenly-made relationship. They share wonderful chemistry with each other and the physical relationship between them is intense. An Aries man is fun loving, and has a great sense of humor. With his charm and jovial nature, an Aries man is able to keep his partner in a good mood while enjoying life to the fullest. Both Aries men and Sagittarius women love adventures and excitement and this makes their love-life stimulating and longlasting.
Leo The compatibility of an Aries man and Leo woman is a great one as he loves adventure and she will be happy to join him. He loves to explore life and she likes to be admired by new people in novel territories. Drama and excitement reign supreme when a Leo woman teams up with Aries man. There will be no lack of compliments, as both of them hold back nothing.
Goes Best With: Gemini, Sagittarius, Leo Lucky Day: Tuesday Lucky Numbers: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72 Lucky Colors: Scarlet, Red
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ries men are enthusiastic and always ready for adventure and excitement. They love surprises as they keep them engaged as well as mentally stimulated. At first, Aries men might come across as selfish and self-centered, but a generous side of these highly active individuals does exist. Their courage, enthusiasm, positivity, and love for near and dear ones gives them immense strength to face the challenges of life. However, Aries men do tend to be outspoken, overconfident and at times, quite insensitive. Confrontational, shorttempered, egoistic and controlling, Aries men rarely admit their shortcomings and are not so keen rectifying their mistakes. Aries men know how to play with words in order to get what they want. This is a great time for being pro-active and displaying your abilities to lead from the front in your job. However, don’t become too aggressive or arrogant, and most importantly, don’t let the success go to your head. Expect your workload to increase in the times to come. On the personal front, though, things may not be as hunky-dory as you would have liked. For some reason, you may not be able to see eye to eye with people in your life , but if you make an effort to pinpoint the reason and try to resolve it with a positive attitude, it will work wonders for your relationship.
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The dot on top of the letters “i” and “j” is called a tittle - The cross on top of a “t” is called a tattle. The White House is not free for the President: month.he receives a bill for food & expenses every Mark Wahlberg, who dropped out of high school in the 9th grade, received his diploma at the age of 42 to set an example for his kids.
Sloths only poop once a week.
A Woodchuck can chuck about 136 cubic centimeters of wood.
The youngest girl to ever be divorced was 10-years-old. The Ancient Egyptians would apply moldy bread to their infected wounds because it acts as an antibiotic. Arnold Schwarzenegger made $75,000 for his role in the first Terminator movie – He made $15,000,000.00 for Terminator 2.
Solve This Riddle Can you find the eleven hidden colors in the following paragraph? Many injured animals are invited to live at the ‘Toronto Range’. Stop in kangaroo corner and marvel at the lovely creatures within. Dig over the potato patch to find small furry caterpillars, but don’t yell! Owls can be found swooping for edible rodents, earwigs or perhaps bluebottles in the undergrowth. The brown bear, Rob, lacks grace and may look like an ogre; enter at your own risk! Peacocks can be found showing their colorful wares, which look fantastic when viewed with our ultraviolet torch
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Scientists estimate that you’ll fall in love seven times before you get married.
Grizzly bears can run faster than horses and can maintain the speed indefinitely.
In Russia, it’s a criminal offense to drive around in a dirty car. A boy who weighed 6 lbs and 6 ounces was born at 6 AM on 06/06/06. His name is Damien.
There are over 3 million shipwrecks on the ocean floor. Einstein, Darwin, Edgar Allen Poe, and Saddam Hussein all married their first cousins. The Romans used urine to whiten their teeth.
Mexico’s 34th President ruled for less than an hour, and then quit.
The average salary of a stagehand at Carnegie Hall is more than the salary of the President of the United States.
Apple makes about $302,000 every minute. There is an exoplanet roughly twice the size of earth. It’s called 55 Cancri E, and it’s crust is made of 2,500 miles of diamond. An astronaut’s space suit costs $12 million USD.