Ludacris Debuts Cognac
October 30, 2009 by Krysten Kauder
Filed under Featured, Leisure & Culture
Send to KindleTweet Recording artist Chris Bridges, AKA Ludacris, introduced Conjure on The Jay Leno Show on October 20. Conjure is a warm cognac developed with Birkedal Hartmann, a creator of cognac since 1887. Led by Kim Birkedal Hartmann, the relationship with Bridges created the blend of thirty to forty eaux-de-vie, aged in oak barrels [...]
European Union Imposes Arms Embargo On Guinea
October 30, 2009 by Cherelle Heck
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Send to KindleTweet The European Union has enforced arms embargo and sanctions against Guinea’s military leaders, according to BBC News. When troops opened fire on protesters last month there was a violation of human rights. Rights groups say 157 protesters died in the African nation, but officials say 57 people died. The protests stemmed from [...]
Martha Stewart Living, Hain Partner For Food Line
October 29, 2009 by Krysten Kauder
Filed under Featured, Nutri-Life
From pet and home accessories to food and kitchen products, Martha Stewart is going full steam ahead with a number of big licensing deals.
Kate Moss Releases New Fragrance
October 28, 2009 by Krysten Kauder
Filed under Featured, Paints & Potions
Send to KindleTweet Supermodel and fashion icon Kate Moss launched her third fragrance this September, Vintage. Inspired by Moss’ love of vintage clothes and art, as well as perfumes from the 1920s and 1930s, the fragrance is classic yet refined with Moss’ contemporary twist. A sweet floral blend mixed with warm notes of tonka bean [...]
NYSE Creates Technology Jobs In Belfast
October 28, 2009 by Cherelle Heck
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Send to KindleTweet Up to 400 jobs will be created by the New York Stock Exchange for a new technology service center in Belfast, Northern Ireland, according to BBC News. The mainly technical jobs will be aimed at computer science graduates and will specialize in technology development and support. The Belfast software company Wombat was [...]
Smack, Crackle, Pot: This Is Your Brain On Dope!
October 27, 2009 by Andrea Toochin
Filed under Current Events, The Daily Bitch
Send to KindleTweet Apparently, the war on drugs in NYC, or lack thereof, is the sexy story of the season. This is how we will close October. That and all the lives lost in the recent bombings in Iraq. Getting Deja vu? What struck me the most about all the articles about drugs in NYC [...]
Olsen Twins’ Dualstar, JCPenney, To Produce Juniors Line
October 27, 2009 by Aarti Ruparell
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Send to KindleTweet JCPenney announced a new collaboration with Dualstar Entertainment Group for a line called Olsenboye. As owners and designers of Dualstar Entertainment Group, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen chose JCPenney for their clientele and the ability to offer something new during the economic uncertainty of the retail industry. Ranging from $20-$50, Olsenboye will [...]
Absolut To Introduce New Flavor
October 26, 2009 by Krysten Kauder
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Send to KindleTweet Travelers will toast the new year with Absolut’s limited edition ‘Flavor of the Tropics’, available in January 2010, DFNI reports. Launching initially in Europe and the Americas, it will be available at duty-free locations everywhere in February 2010. The new flavor contains orange, mango, melon, lychee and hints of berries and pineapple. [...]
L’oreal To Add Budget Line
October 26, 2009 by Andrea Toochin
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Send to KindleTweet L’Oreal plans to add a low budget line dubbed Basics from Garnier. CEO Jean-Paul Agon told The Wall Street Journal the makeup giant is creating a line that will sell for less than €5 (or $7.13). “…The cheapest Garnier product today is €10. By creating a special line at €5, you broaden [...]
Chipotle Caters To Its Littlest Customers
October 24, 2009 by Krysten Kauder
Filed under Current Events, Nutri-Life
Send to KindleTweet Parents no longer have to waste a burrito too big for their children’s stomachs. In an effort to clarify the extent of the menu, Chipotle has decided to offer options specifically for kids, QSRMagazine reports. Single tacos, quesadillas, and the popular build-your-own taco kit are now available in Arizona, Boston, Dallas, Denver, [...]


