December 18, 2011

Vault Couture of London, Clothing Concierge Service – Pursuitist

Vault Couture of London, Clothing Concierge Service – Pursuitist

Vault Couture of London, Clothing Concierge Service
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Looking for your very own personal fashion vault? Fashion start-up of London Vault Couture catalogues wardrobes, stores them in a safe place, and delivers them to your doorstep just in case you have an unexpected gala evening coming up.

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EasyJet CEO says no hit from euro zone crisis – paper

EasyJet CEO says no hit from euro zone crisis – paper

photoFRANKFURT (Reuters) – Low-cost airline EasyJet has felt no impact on its business from the ongoing debt crisis in the euro zone, its chief executive told a German newspaper. Asked whether the company had felt any fallout, Carolyn McCall told Welt am Sonntag: “So far we haven’t. People don’t seem to let events in Brussels ruin their summer holidays. Of course, that can change any day.” “However, there seems to be a difference between British and German clients. The Brits don’t seem to care at all about what happens in the world (when it comes to travelling). …


This is what Cesc Fabregas posted on Twitter after Arsenal’s loss

This is what Cesc Fabregas posted on Twitter after Arsenal’s loss

This is what Cesc Fabregas posted on Twitter after Arsenal’s loss

Immediately after Arsenal lost 1-0 to Man City in a match in which Samir Nasri was named Man of the Match and Robin van Persie dared to not score, Cesc Fabregas tweeted the above photo of himself with the Club World Cup trophy he won with Barcelona earlier in the day. His only comment paired with the photo:

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Of course, Cesc was probably too busy celebrating Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Santos in the Club World Cup final — a tournament so unimportant that even typing out its full name feels like a waste of time — to realize his former club had just lost a match that put them out of the title race, according to Arsene Wenger. Which means this is just further proof that the universe has enjoyed conspiring to create jokes at Arsenal’s expense ever since that Invincibles business.

Cesc Fabregas now has three trophies and eight goals in 12 league matches (with 10 starts) in the few months since he joined Barcelona. He also hair ridiculous Cosmo Kramer hair.

Protesters Camp Out at Obama Headquarters, Talk ‘Occupy Caucus’ Plans

Protesters Camp Out at Obama Headquarters, Talk ‘Occupy Caucus’ Plans
DES MOINES, Iowa — A small group of protesters camped out overnight in front of President Obama’s re-election headquarters here, demanding to speak with someone in the president’s campaign office and air their concerns and vowing to stay planted in front of the office through…

Apple Uses Santa to Soft-Sell Siri [VIDEO]

Apple Uses Santa to Soft-Sell Siri [VIDEO]
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As markets plunge, Asia’s wealthy flock to art

As markets plunge, Asia’s wealthy flock to art

photoHONG KONG (Reuters) – In a spacious, luxury apartment perched on the leafy hills of Hong Kong, Kai-Yin Lo browses through a trove of Chinese art acquired over several decades, reflecting how her niche, scholarly pursuit has now hit the mainstream. Despite giddy Chinese art prices showing some strain from global economic uncertainty, collectors like Lo think values will continue to rise due to limited supply and continued strong demand as Asian collectors become more affluent. …


U.K. to Force Banks to Separate Consumer Units From Investment Businesses – Bloomberg

U.K. to Force Banks to Separate Consumer Units From Investment Businesses – Bloomberg


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U.K. to Force Banks to Separate Consumer Units From Investment Businesses
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By Jennifer Ryan – Sun Dec 18 15:47:21 GMT 2011 The UK will force banks to separate their investment and consumer businesses as part of its acceptance of the findings of the John Vickers-led Independent Commission on Banking, business secretary Vince
Vickers report on banks to be accepted in full – CableBBC News


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£2bn deal news boosts London market – The Press Association

£2bn deal news boosts London market – The Press Association

£2bn deal news boosts London market
The Press Association
Shares were 6.95p higher at 206.45p, a rise of 3%, while rival JD Sports Fashion was up 17p at 632.5p. In a rare upbeat session for the retail sector, suit specialist Moss Bros was 0.25p higher at 32.75p after maintaining its recent trading improvement

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Goldman Sachs Chairman Says Euro Will Survive

Goldman Sachs Chairman Says Euro Will Survive

photoA leading economist has told Sky News that he thinks the euro will survive – although some countries may have to leave the single currency.


Tennis ace Ian Ritchie facing big task in world of rugby as Twickenham’s new … – Mirror.co.uk

Tennis ace Ian Ritchie facing big task in world of rugby as Twickenham’s new … – Mirror.co.uk


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Tennis ace Ian Ritchie facing big task in world of rugby as Twickenham's new
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ENGLISH rugby has turned to tennis for the man it hopes can sort out the mess at Twickenham. Ian Ritchie, highly regarded chief executive of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, is to take on the
Ritchie ready to get stuck inThe Press Association


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