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Alex Carter

Alex has written for Vanity Fair, Barrons, Bloomberg and Condé Nast Traveler.

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Discover an alternative Omega-3 source: Purslane

Searching for a source of Omega-3 – WSJ looks at Purslane, a wild weed that…

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Five Contemporary Furniture Designers to Buy Now

Nice look at some potentially hot furniture designers. Today’s furniture designers are more aware of…

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German Superbike – BMW S 1000 RR

Take a look at BMW’s new superbike. You know times are tough when BMW’s brand…

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Hermès Sales Up As Handbags Thrive

What recession? Here’s WSJ with the report: French luxury house Hermès International SA posted strong…

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12 Rules for the 21st Century Luxury Enterprise

Milton Pedraza, CEO and Founder of The Luxury Institute, outlines a new manifesto for brands…

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The Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills to Open in 2012

Here’s the official news we received from Ritz-Carlton: he Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has signed…

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An herbal remedy for those nasty allergies

More research showing the value of tea. Stuffed up and miserable from allergies? A traditional…

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Best downtowns for emptynesters to move to

This Forbes article discusses how moving from the suburbs to these downtowns involves major financial…

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Art Institute of Chicago amazing exhibition of Japanese folding screens

Not something you would normally think of, but the new display at the Art Institute…

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Luxury Hardtop Convertible Comparison

Tough competition! We have to admit, we were so curious we went right to the…

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theWit, Chicago’s Newest Luxury Hotel

A quick look at the new Double Tree Hotel in the heart of Chicago. The…

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Biomarkers May Help Predict Alzheimer’s

Encouraging news for people who’s family has a history of Alzheimer’s. Certain proteins found in…