Affluent status-seekers pay quite the premium to get into exclusive luxury cars—like the $119,975 Jaguar XJL Supersport or $216,205 Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG.MORE AT HIGH GEAR MEDIA
You'd think that the image and prestige of such models would be sought-after on the used-car market, too. But the moment these models are driven away from the dealership, their values go off their own fiscal cliff.
10 vehicles under $50k that hold their value the worst
Anne Hathaway Practiced Her Oscar Speech a Lot to Be More Likable
Practice makes perfect! After facing some backlash over her emotional Golden Globe, SAG and BAFTA acceptance speeches, Anne Hathaway worked very hard on preparing her thank-you for the Oscars.
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Oscar’s tribute to James Bond goes bust
James Bond stars of the past (Photo: Everett Collection)
Last year marked the 50th anniversary of the first James Bond film, "Dr. No," which exploded onto movie screens in 1962. It also saw the arrival of the most successful Bond adventure of all time, "Skyfall." So it was a natural that the Oscars would salute the most enduring film franchise in history.
$100 million De Guigné estate comes with quite a contingency
Click on the photo to go to a slideshow of the estate. (Photo via Sotheby's International Realty)Here's one of the more unusual home sale restrictions we've come across -- and we aren't referring to the estate's whopping $100 million price tag, although that does indeed put the home among the top five or so most expensive properties in the nation. (The most expensive is the Crespi-Hicks estate, in Dallas of all places, offered at $135 million.)
Kim Kardashian reveals baby bump in black and white dress
Kim goes shopping. Picture by: Clint Brewer / Splash NewsKim Kardashian is known for flaunting her curves, but this time she tried to hide her growing baby bump in a monochrome shift dress, while shopping in Beverly Hills on Feb. 21.
Winnipeg man selling his worldly possessions on Kijiji
You can buy almost anything on the internet, and now you can buy all of a Winnipeg man's worldly possessions.
Gags Unlimited owner Kerry Hogan put all of his possessions up for sale on Kijiji this week for the hefty price tag of $1.1 million.
"I am selling my life. It comes with a house fit for a king," Hogan told CBC News on Wednesday.
PlayStation 4 announced at Sony special event in New York
The highly anticipated PlayStation 4 has finally been revealed, and it appears that the battle for supremacy in the next generation of consoles has really begun.
At an event in New York City today, Sony revealed that its next generation console would indeed be called the PlayStation 4, and that it will focus on the gamer experience, challenging the heavily "entertainment" centric experiences of the Xbox 360 and the Wii U.
DASH diet is reputable, but don’t try it because Dr. Oz say so
Dr. Oz may be a "faith healer," but he is not peddling science. (Getty)The so-called "DASH diet" appeared on the Dr. Oz Show Tuesday afternoon, and as such, will likely become the next big trend in dieting and healthy eating.
Yet despite the often questionable logic of the great and powerful Dr. Oz, it seems that, much like the Oprah Effect, whatever appears on his program is pretty much guaranteed to become popular.
Global investors watch how chips fall in China's cashless casino bar
SANYA, China (Reuters) - Placing bets on green-felt baccarat tables in a new casino bar on China's southern Hainan island, punters seem oblivious to a huge wager quietly being placed around them, one that could potentially siphon business from the world's largest gaming hub in Macau an hour's flight away.
For now, players at Jesters casino bar, part of the newly opened Mangrove Tree Resort World on Sanya Bay, cannot win cash - only points that they can use to pay for accommodation, luxury goods, jewelry and artwork for sale at the resort.
Hugh Grant is a Dad Again
Hugh Grant confirmed Saturday that he is a dad again.
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The 52-year-old British actor tweeted, "In answer to some journos. Am thrilled my daughter now has a brother. Adore them both to an uncool degree. They have a fab mum."
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Ever Wonder: How Did Beyoncé Get Her Unusual First Name?
(Photo: Charles Eshelman)Say my name! It’s become a household term at this point—but have you ever wondered what was the inspiration behind Beyonce’s unique moniker?
No need to be mystified any longer. According to Bey’s own family, there’s actually a quite logical explanation. At Tuesday’s premiere of Beyonce’s biopic documentary, Life Is But A Dream, her maternal uncle Roland Beyince gave the scoop.
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Will Release First Wine, ‘Miraval,’ Next Month
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt (WireImage)Curious what Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie serve celebrity guests like George Clooney or Quentin Tarantino out at their Chateau Miraval residence in France? Well, wonder no more, because the power couple is set to release their first wine next month!
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Furry nail polish is all the rage
Furry nail polish is set to become one of the hottest trends for 2013. (Facebook)Nail art isn't just about colour and design anymore. Texture is hot for 2013, with fuzzy nails set to be the trend of the year, and even spotted at New York Fashion Week.
Buy This, Skip That: 7 Food Swaps that Cut $1,560 Off Your Grocery Bill
By Hilary Meyer, Associate Food Editor, EatingWell Magazine
I want to (and need to) save money. But I don't want to change what I eat too much, so I've come up with a few easy food swaps that will save me $30 a week, which adds up to a savings of $1,560 a year.
Facing your fears
“Do the thing you fear to do and keep on doing it… that is the quickest and surest way ever yet discovered to conquer fear..” Dale Carnegie
Almost every person who has ever achieved their dream or a major life goal has, at some point, had to face fear. Fear is an inevitable component of personal growth. What’s most important to understand is that fear does not have to paralyze you or prevent you from experiencing the fullness of life.
Wealth 'poisons' kids, says Aussie finance tycoon
Seven Media Group - News - Entrepreneur Graham Tuckwell has donated $50 million dollars to the Australian National University, to go towards scholarships
Graham Tuckwell is not exactly a household name, even among his fellow tycoons.
The Australian entrepreneur who built the multi-billion-dollar financial empire ETF Securities has long avoided the press, scandals and flashy spending. But he's making headlines recently with his announcement that he's giving $50 million to Australian National University for scholarships.
Body art aficionados show off work at Venezuela Tattoo Expo
Your butterfly ankle tattoo and Celtic shoulder knot are lovely but they will not act as any sort of social currency at the Venezuela Tattoo Expo 2013.
Para nada. To properly participate in this eye-popping, four-day body art bacchanal, you had better be covered in an impressive array of ink.
On January 24, some of the world’s most elaborately tattooed individuals filtered into Caracas for the expo’s third annual event.
Does it pay to shop wholesale?
Erik Szylard Daenitz for The Wall Street Journal - Kari
Does it pay to buy groceries at Costco? Maybe; maybe not.
There’s no denying there are deals to be had at the retail giant. But not necessarily everything is a score. Consider some price comparisons on a few basics purchased in British Columbia:
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