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Washington Presidential Suites Still Waiting for Inauguration Big Spenders The presidential suite, private
jet, and personal concierge are still available to anyone who
can afford $440,000 for the “44th Commander in Chief”
presidential-inauguration package at Washington’s luxury Omni
Shoreham Hotel.
Where to Find French, Italian Food for Gourmets on Budget: London Dining A restaurant serving delicious and
reasonably priced Italian food, with a wine list that is both
exciting and ungreedy, should be a winning formula whatever the
economy is doing. Right now, it looks like a stroke of genius.
Palm Pre, Watch Phone Stand Out at Consumer Electronics Show: Seth Porges For a solid week in January, Las
Vegas is taken over by all things tech, as the industry gathers
at the International Consumer Electronics Show to see what new
gadgets they can expect in the next year. In past years, the
show has introduced the world to the VCR (1970), CD player
(1981), and High-Definition TV (1998).
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Hyundai Targets Luxe, Comes Close With Genesis: Jason H. Harper Will somebody please tell the CEO
that his driver and Hyundai are waiting outside.
Toyota Prius Gets MPG Boost, Solar Power to Aid Sales (Update1) Toyota Motor Corp.’s Prius, the top-
selling hybrid since 1997, gets more fuel economy, speed, sleeker
looks and solar panels this year to outrun a surge of new
gasoline-electric and plug-in autos from competitors.
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Palm Pre, Watch Phone Stand Out at Gadgets Show: Seth Porges For a solid week in January, Las
Vegas is taken over by all things tech, as the industry gathers
at the International Consumer Electronics Show to see what new
gadgets they can expect in the next year. In past years, the
show has introduced the world to the VCR (1970), CD player
(1981), and High-Definition TV (1998).
Travel Gadgets Let You Do More While on the Road: Seth Porges It’s become almost a cliche to say
that, thanks to advances in technology, anybody can bring the
office with them anywhere they go. But the mobile devices that
have given us this freedom are still often plagued by problems
such as limited battery life, small screens, and a lack of
connectivity options.
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London Gourmets on Budget Devour French, Italian Brasserie Food A restaurant serving delicious and
reasonably priced Italian food, with a wine list that is both
exciting and ungreedy, should be a winning formula whatever the
economy is doing. Right now, it looks like a stroke of genius.
Chef Hartnett Wins AA Awards for Two Eateries; Hakkasan Loses Chef Angela Hartnett’s two
restaurants and Corrigan’s Mayfair are among nine London
establishments that win three AA rosettes today for serving food
deserving of recognition well beyond the area. Hakkasan loses its
accolade.
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Inauguration Balls Mix American Dream Cocktails, Liberty Ale “My American Dream cocktail reflects
the flag -- the colors, the stars,” says Chicago master
mixologist Bridget Albert. “I’m trying to put the sense of hope
and excitement with Obama in a glass.”
U.K. Overtakes Germany to Become World’s Largest Wine Importer The U.K. has overtaken Germany to
become the world’s largest consumer of imported wine by volume,
and demand is set to increase over the next four years,
according to Vinexpo, the world’s biggest wine and spirit
exhibition.
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Pipilotti Rist’s Trippy Video Brings Wild Boar, Worms to MoMA As the frigid rain pounded the
streets of Manhattan, a bubblegum-pink haze filled the atrium of
the Museum of Modern Art where hundreds of visitors lounged
around in a blissful stupor.
Glasvegas, Great Lake Swimmers, Ida Maria Onstage: Band Picks My eyes have recovered from the five
blinding light towers rolled out at the Bowery Ballroom Tuesday
night as if to confirm the hype-heavy status of Scottish music
band Glasvegas.
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