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Report: Luxury Brands Study and Observations in San Francisco: Part 1

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

            Last Friday I finally found time and went shopping to a downtown San Francisco. I was pleasantly surprised by a throng of people, moving in all directions throughout the streets; unhappy by the full to the capacity parking lot (good for them, though), and pensive over why so many [...]

Fortune Magazine lists 101 Dumbest Moments in Business for 2008

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

 There is a new Fortune Magazine’s list of 101 Dumbest Moments in Business for 2008. You may see it all at CNN.com, or read just a few things I found most memorable right here. (If interested in pictures, click on the item’s link, read CNN, page back to Infogift’s article for the next item). If [...]

Christmas Shopping: Coupons and Sales

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

As you may already know, many retailers are offering coupons and free shipping. For the hassle free shopping check Amazon.com. There are still some promotions on shipping. The ever popular electronic Reader Kindle is sold out, but if you register, you will get it after December 24. Shipping is expected in 11-13 weeks… If you [...]

All About The Wittelsbach Diamond: Sold for $24.3 million, History included

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

 The crisis, the Armageddon, the recession: these are the words, which not always reflect the true meaning of the situation for everybody. When situation comes to something special, as in the case of Wittelsbach Diamond, the economic climate around doesn’t matter: this 35.56 carat grayish-blue diamond was sold at Christie’s for near $25 million and became [...]

The Tales of Beedle the Bard is Here: Collectors and Standard Edition

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

On December 4th “The Tales of Beedle the Bard” was published with a print run of 8 million copies. Last book of the Harry Potter series “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” sold 8 million copies in its first day. Only in USA print run of this (last and final) book was 12 million copies.  [...]

Five Kitchen Gifts and Gadgets

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

The following five items I would consider great gifts for anyone for any occasion.   1. 360 George Foreman Grill  “The 360 grill serves as a deep-dish pizza oven, a six-pocket quesadilla press, an omelet maker, or a pancake griddle – all you have to do is to switch the plates. Its patented, adjustable angled [...]

Gift of Art: Rare Painting and Personal Message

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

The Holidays are just 3 weeks away. If you know what you are buying for your friends and loved ones you are lucky; if you have your entertainment ideas all planned and ready for execution – good for you, but if you have no ideas, no plans and no time: there is still hope. I’d [...]

Russian Avangard on Display

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

If you click on the following link, you’ll see the incredibly beautiful paintings by Russian artist Natalia Goncharova. You may Google more information about her or consult Wikipedia.   Her paintings are represented extensively at the exhibition and I think they are breathtaking. The collection of Russian avangard paintings “in Spain is on view now [...]

Damian Hirst vs Zhang Huan

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Today I would like you to see this Mixed Installation by Zhang Huan.   I think Chinese artist Zhang Huan is in direct competition (or in sync) with Damien Hirst (think Hirst’s animal series: golden calf, zebra, shark in formaldehyde). The choice of materials from both artists and the ideas behind the objects exhibited is widely open [...]

Stores Closing: The List

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

As you know, the economy is on the downturn course and many stores are closing their doors right after the Holiday Season. That said, I’d like to remind you to refrain from buying gift cards, because, as it often happens, the recipient don’t use it right away, and then…it may be too late.   Some [...]

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