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AS TIME GOES BY
Some of the Most Luxurious Timepieces
By Neil MacMillan
The one gift we can’t give is the gift of time. Perhaps some day that dream will
come to pass but for now we’ll just have to muddle through. What we can do is give
the gift of quality timepieces to our loved ones or ourselves. Let’s take a quick
little jaunt you and I. Bring a sharp eye and an appreciation for beauty and quality
workmanship. For over 173 years the name Longines stood for quality crafted watches
that set the standard for luxury timepieces. It is a tradition that lives on in the
firms Heritage collection. Among the watches in the Heritage collection is the
Longines Flagship replica. The watch is an elegant traditional design featuring
a black alligator strap and a case of yellow gold. The silvered dial features 11
yellow gold hour markers. The Dauphine superluminova hands are gilt faceted and the
watch features a small second hand. The back of the case features a medallion of a tall ship rigged for full sail.
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THINK YOU'VE BEEN ALL OVER THE PLANET?
What's Next? ... Space of Course!
By Henry M. Holden
Rocketing into space, the final frontier has been a fantasy of many science fiction
writers. Now, reality has caught up with science fiction. Virgin Galactic (a co-venture
between Sir Richard Branson [Virgin Records, etc.,] and revolutionary aircraft designer
Burt Rutan, has appointed Virtuoso as their exclusive retail travel group in North
America for the first civilian flights to outer space, scheduled to launch in 2010.
Space flights have three entry tiers. The Founders group will be the world’s first private
astronauts and the vanguard of this new industry. They will reserve the first 100 seats.
The ticket price of $200,000 is a good deal, considering Dennis Tito, the first private
citizen paid $20 million for a ride into space, aboard a Russian rocket in 2001. Founders’
seats, available by invitation only, quickly sold out. The Pioneers group will fly after the
Founders. This group will comprise up to 500 individuals, all of whom can expect to fly
within the first year of operation. Pioneers will deposit from $100,000 to $175,000,
depending on flight priority. Voyagers, who will fly after the Pioneers, will pay a deposit of $20,000 to secure their seats.
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CHURCH STATE VINEYARDS
Elegance, Luxury & Relaxation
By Alina R Cabral
Church Estate Vineyards, picture perfect for the romantic in you. Resembling a landscape
that Monet or Renoir could have painted, this 8,000 square foot French chateau is
surrounded by nine acres of gardens and vineyards planted with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
grapes. When visitors drive up the hill to the main house at Church Estate Vineyards,
they indulge in the beauty it radiates. Inside, the chateau’s rooms are furnished with
French antiques, and each room has its own panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.
In many ways, the property looks like it has always been there. But Church Estate Vineyards
is actually quite new. It is the creation of California entrepreneur Robert Church Haggstrom,
who purchased the property in 2003, envisioning it as a retreat for friends and family. Today,
after spending four years creating the estate, Robert has partnered with his daughter Maja,
to make the property available to others on a very limited basis.
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CHEF JAMIE MAMMANO
By Kellie K. Speed
For many years, French, Mediterranean and Tuscan fare have been the norm for Chef Jamie
Mammano so when he decided to embark on a venture involving a steakhouse, he knew this
new territory would also share familiar roots. The restaurant formerly known as The
Federalist has underwent a massive facelift and reinvented itself as Mooo, one of the
hottest steakhouses in downtown Boston. “My partner and I loved the name and thought it
was very unique,” Mammano said. “It’s definitely a name people will remember. The restaurant
industry is a competitive environment. We wanted to provide an unforgettable experience.
The Federalist restaurant was a magnificent restaurant that ran its course. With Mooo, we
wanted to bring something familiar to the guest with an unfamiliar standard.”
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