New & Noteworthy
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Automotive

Jaguar is renowned for building beautiful, fast cars. Think back to the gorgeous XK120 from the early ’50s. Or the sleek and sexy E-Type that was the sensation of the Swinging Sixties. Now there’s a bold, new generation of beautiful, fast Jaguars being introduced for 2010 – cars that are true to the heritage of Jaguar’s legendary performance and beautiful design, but place a new emphasis on ‘Fast’.
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Automotive

Contrary to popular belief, Detroit is still producing cars that have class and power. Cadillac’s XLR-V comes loaded with power and luxury, but has plenty of room for improvement. This is where D3 Cadillac steps in. D3 Cadillac is a division of D3 Research and Design that has made a commitment to specifically tune Cadillac’s celebrated lineup.
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Aviation

The Hawker 900XP mid-size business jet from Hawker Beechcraft Corporation isn’t just an award-winning airplane recognized for its comfort and cabin amenities or an airplane that can perform the same mission as bigger jets at a fraction of the cost. It’s also not just a long-range workhorse that can carry a full load of passengers and fuel more than 2,800 nautical miles, either. It’s all of those things and more, which accounts for its position as the best-selling mid-size business jet in the world.
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Aviation

Delta Air Lines recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Delta AirElite, has acquired Kinston, N.C.-based Segrave Aviation. The all-cash transaction will double the size of the Delta AirElite fleet and improve Web-based booking and the travel experience for fleet membership card and charter customers.
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Consumer Electronics

JL Audio continues to stay ahead of the curve by producing powered subwoofers with exceptional musical and cinematic performance capabilities. The company’s Fathom® lineup has been acclaimed by professional reviewers and enthusiasts around the world, so JL Audio decided to celebrate by creating the most impressive Fathom yet, the Fathom® f212.
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Consumer Electronics

The fat–lady represents a journey of discovery for Morel lasting more than 3.5 year’s. The goal to develop not only a true high-end loudspeaker but to use that knowledge to introduce a new philosophy and direction for the company. Winner of the, 2009 CES Design and Engineering innovation award, the fat lady really is a technical tour de force incorporating many innovative design solutions.
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Consumer Electronics

Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series has long provided the benchmark by which all high-end speakers are judged. Five generations of 800 Series have offered an unbeatable combination of outstanding performance, the latest audio technology and stunning aesthetic design. Now the 800 Series Diamond builds on that legacy, with vastly improved performance across the board and for the first time the inclusion of a diamond dome tweeter in every speaker in the seven-model range.
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Consumer Electronics

As TV screens increase in size, the most popular location for placement tends to be a wall—but when the TV is turned off, it becomes a large, black glass object that’s difficult to hide. Enter Media Decor with three attractive designer solutions for concealing flatscreen displays behind beautiful framed artwork. Designers and homeowners can choose Moving Art on Canvas, Mirrors, and Art Lift systems, over 500 frame styles ranging from traditional to contemporary, and over 2,500 works of art available on the company’s website—or, alternatively, client-supplied artwork.
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Events

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts hosted its celebrated annual Palm Beach Wine Auction on February 16 at The Breakers, Palm Beach. More than 140 friends and supporters attended this popular, sold-out event that generated more than $365,000 for the Kravis Center’s award-winning education programs.
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Fashion

For Spring Summer 2010 Frida Giannini presents The New Bamboo, a 21st century reinterpretation of one of Gucci’s most iconic handbag designs. In reinventing this House classic, Giannini blends tradition with high-tech innovation, and history with high-fashion. The New Bamboo, now delineated in a series of unique variations, offers a new sporty attitude and dynamic style that reflects Giannini’s vision of contemporary luxury.
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