W Hotels Debuts In Europe With Opening Of W Istanbul
W Hotels Worldwide, the fastest growing luxury hotel brand in the world, will mark its entry into Europe with the grand opening of W Istanbul. A glittering tower amidst gilded domes and minarets, W Istanbul embodies the multicultural and financial center of Istanbul, situated at the point where Europe meets Asia, ancient monuments meet sublime design, old world romance meets haute couture.
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Bentley Motors Designs Limited Edition Of The New Bond Book
In a unique collaboration between three of Britain’s iconic brands – James Bond, Bentley Motors and Penguin Books - a special, limited edition of the new Bond book "Devil May Care" will be published on 28th May. Written by Sebastian Faulks at the invitation of Ian Fleming Publications to celebrate the Ian Fleming centenary, "Devil May Care" is one of the most eagerly anticipated publications of 2008.
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HTC Unveils "Touch Diamond"
Born from a unique heritage of innovation and a deep desire to blend design with simplicity, HTC Corp., a global leader in mobile phone innovation and design, today unveiled its new flagship phone, the HTC Touch Diamond. Delivering unmistakable style and meticulous craftsmanship the HTC Touch Diamond is defined by its compact size, game-changing Internet and its new captivating 3D touch interface called TouchFLO 3D. The result is an uncompromising mobile phone that sets a new benchmark for phone sophistication and shapes consumer expectations for how a phone can be used.
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Riccardo Muti Appointed Music Director Of The Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association—with the unanimous approval from its Board of Trustees and overwhelming support from the musicians of the CSO—appointed world-renowned conductor Riccardo Muti as its 10th music director. Maestro Muti will begin a five-year contract as music director in September of the 2010–2011 season. He will conduct a minimum of 10 weeks of CSO subscription concerts each season, in addition to domestic and international tours. Maestro Muti will come to Chicago on June 2, 2008, to celebrate his appointment with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra family.
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Bloomingdale's Debuts New York Botanical Garden Home Product
Bloomingdale's is delighted to announce the launch of New York Botanical Garden licensed home decor product in stores nationwide beginning May 2008. With an array of items inspired by the rich archives of the Rare Book Collections of the Garden's LuEsther T. Mertz Library, the launch will establish The New York Botanical Garden as a recognizable and unique home decor brand with enormous consumer appeal.
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Purchase New Movies On iTunes Same Day As DVD Release
Apple announced that new movie releases from major film studios and premier independent studios are available for purchase on the iTunes Store on the same day as their DVD release. New releases and catalog titles will be available from 20th Century Fox, The Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Lionsgate, Image Entertainment and First Look Studios. Movies purchased from iTunes can be viewed on an iPod with video, iPhone, Mac or PC or on a widescreen TV with Apple TV, with new releases priced at $14.99 and most catalog titles at $9.99.
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