Some British Don't Want To Let Victoria's Secret Onto Bond Street
It is hard to miss the glossy black hoardings towering over a corner of Bond Street. As the eurozone teeters, such “event” store openings are increasingly rare. But the latest flagship about to open on...
View Article14 Cool NYC MetroCard Collages
New York City subway riders trample over thousands of used MetroCards in stations across the city every day. But one artist has given new life to these abandoned MetroCards by using them to create...
View ArticleSketchy Cash-For-Gold Shops Are Taking Over Italy
Italy's traditional goldsmiths are up in arms over a boom in the poorly regulated cash-for-gold sector that is making billions for the mafia as hard-up Italians rush to sell off their bling....
View Article5 London Clubs You Absolutely Can't Miss During The Olympics
Everyone knows that the Olympics are as much about what goes on within the stadium walls as the party that rages on the streets afterwards. And in 2012, those Games will be taking place in one of the...
View ArticleMeet The People Who Stand By Their Imprisoned Lovers
Love will always find a way to survive – even when one party is a convicted murderer. National Geographic's 2011 documentary "Taboo: Prison Love" explores the lives of people in love with inmates....
View Article7 Cool Uses For Tea And Tea Bags
We've told you what to do with old coffee grounds, but I know there are plenty of tea drinkers out there who need ideas on reusing tea bags. Here are some suggestions: Eye bags: Had a hard day at work?...
View ArticleI'm Glad I Took The Plunge And Had My Baby Abroad
Deciding to give birth in Qatar presented cultural challenges, but it was worth it, writes guest columnist Victoria Scott. “There’s a leg!” shouted my husband. Seconds later, a red and white speckled...
View ArticlePrincess Michael Of Kent Launches Desperate Search For Her Cat
Princess Michael of Kent left the Olympics team dressage at Greenwich early on Tuesday to search for her beloved cat, which has gone missing. Ruby, an 11-month-old Burmese, has not been seen since...
View ArticleHeineken Faces Bidding War Against Thai Billionaire For Tiger Beer Brewer
Heineken's $6bn bid for Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) faces a challenge from a group linked to Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, which could force the Dutch brewer to pay more to control the...
View ArticleOlder Americans Are Actually OPTIMISTIC About The Future
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Baby boomers are upbeat about aging and expect the next phase of their lives to be better than the last, but many are concerned about their financial future and long-term health...
View Article10 Investment Firms That Won't Even Look At Your Family Money If It's Less...
Yesterday, we listed the top 20 money managers for wealthy families by each firm's assets under advisory. Bloomberg Markets Magazine also ranked the top money managing firms by assets per family....
View ArticleWhat I Learned From 150 Apartments Before I Finally Bought One
Finding that perfect piece of Manhattan real estate is no small feat. When my husband and I relocated from Atlanta a few years ago, we thought the rental process was challenging. At that time, we had...
View ArticleKim Jong-un's New Wife Photographed With Expensive Dior Handbag
South Korean newspaper Joongang Daily has pointed out that in recently published state pictures of the new North Korean first lady, Ri Sol-Ju, she appears to be holding a very expensive Dior handbag:...
View ArticleIran Is On A Buying Spree At The World's Tallest Building In Dubai
Real estate prices at Dubai's famed Burj Khalifa may have plummeted in recent years, but one group of investors is snapping up property there in huge quantities. According to Arabian Business, Iranians...
View ArticleBig, Glossy Images Show What One World Trade Center Will Look Like When It's...
The Port Authority and The Durst Organization have just released a whole bunch of new renderings of One World Trade Center and it looks like a knockout. A false fire report at the site notwithstanding,...
View ArticleJoin The Business Insider Team This Fall As A Paid Editorial Intern
Business Insider is looking for paid interns to join our editorial team this fall. Don't be dismayed by the term "intern." At Business Insider, there's no getting coffee or making copies. Our interns...
View ArticleA Steel Tycoon Is Selling A Pair Of 15 Central Park West Apartments For $95...
Leroy Schecter, the chairman of steelmaker Marino/Ware Industries, has just listed a pair of apartments at storied 15 Central Park West for $95 million—slightly more than FIVE times what he paid for...
View ArticleMeet An All-American Guy Who Was Suddenly And Violently Deported To Jordan
This is the story of Khalid Shudooh, who this reporter met while growing up in Ohio. The last time I saw Khalid Shudooh was on the Fourth of July 2007, in Cincinnati. He invited me to a party, where...
View ArticleBaggage Handler Shares The Secrets To Packing Like A Pro
A baggage/luggage handler recently shared tips for packing like a genius on Reddit. Some of them may sound obvious, but others, such as why it pays to tote ugly bags, stand out. We've picked out a few...
View ArticleTaking A Gap Year Was The Best Decision This Teen Ever Made
Weeks after graduating from high school in Chapel Hill, NC, when most of his friends were picking freshman classes and buying extra-long twin sheets, Joe Baker found himself bungee jumping outside...
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