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Fashion Rocks Philly showcased a variety of categories featured on ThePoshReview.com, by displaying them first hand and giving party attendee’s a live tour of the website: a fashion show to represent the Fashion/Posh News category, Hors D’oeuvres and open bar to represent the Food & Wine category, an art display to represent Arts & Culture, Jewelry displayed on models to represent the Jewelry & Watches category, a photo booth to represent technology, green products to represent the Eco-Friendly category, and a donation of proceeds to Fight For Cure organization to represent philanthropy (and much more)!

Privé International was proud to sponsor and be a part of an evening of luxury for Fashion Rocks Philly 2009.

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Running from 15 to 19 November 2009 at Airport Expo, the Dubai Airshow is the fastest growing airshow in the world.

Following the record-breaking show in 2007, the Dubai Airshow continues to grow. New for 2009 is an additional exhibition hall ‘Emirates Hall’; named after its host and sponsor Emirates Airline the new hall provides an additional 5,000sqm of exhibition space, an increased Press Centre and an extra registration building to accommodate trade visitor traffic.

This years exhibitors include:
Bombardier
Gulfstream
Hawker
Cessna
Lockheed
Aero Toy Store
Bell Helicopter
Al Jaber Aviation
French Air Force
Sikorsky
Dassault

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum affirmed that the Dubai International Air Show, which is one of the top three air shows in the world continues to establish its position through the steady growth in the number of participants, the volume of participation, the number of visitors and the quality of the exhibits that represent the finest produced by the human mind in the aviation industry.

In his statement to Dira’a Al Watan, on the occasion of the 11th Dubai International Air Show 2009, Sheikh Mohammed said: “The success of the exhibition concurs with enhancing the status of our nation in air traffic across the world, and its goal of becoming an international station and a bridge linking East and West and the region with the world.”

This year the private jet industry has a large presence, despite the economic downturn. The Dubai Air show is expected do drum up a lot of business in the private jet sector “wheeling and dealing” cutting deals and writing up new contracts. Privé International will be staying informed on all the latest news and products being announced during the course of the show. Look for updates on our Twitter account.

Privé International is always on the lookout for the latest destination spots for our members. Many of our members are automobile enthusiast which is why we thought Ferrari World Abu Dhabi was well worth looking into.

Currently under construction in the UAE capital’s Yas Island entertainment district, also home to the new Formula 1 race track and Yas Hotel, is Ferrari World – the world’s largest indoor theme park with an enclosed footprint of 100,000 sq m. To give you perspective from tip to tip it stretches seven football fields. The building itself is tri form encompassing two roller coasters which will push the limits at 200kph and a 60metre high G-Force Tower which is designed be the most extreme free-fall ride in the world.

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi boast many impressive figures. The 201,000 sq m roof, which will show Ferrari World as the centrepiece of Yas Island, contains enough aluminium to cover 16,750 Ferrari’s or, alternatively, the Vatican City in Rome. And if the building was put on end, it would be the world’s tallest building with 300 stories.

Ferrari and Aldar Properties employed the well-established design talents of international firm Benoy to design the ground-breaking Ferrari World development which has now reached an advanced stage of construction in line with its expected opening next year 2010.

Releasing these extraordinary images, which show the true scale of the project as the exterior body is complete, Benoy talked of a clear inspiration for the project: “Externally the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi building expresses the language and values of the Ferrari brand itself. Benoy’s vision – to create a building that reflects Ferrari’s sinuous form, is directly inspired by the classic double curve side profile of the Ferrari GT chassis. The double curve was proportionately applied in elevation to set the structure’s length and height. This proportion gave rise to the dynamic scale of the building at 700 metres from tip to tip of the tri-forms.”

As expected, the spectacle is not limited to the project’s exterior and the ‘Grand Funnel’ which acts as the adjunction point for the three spokes, also functions as the main point of architectural interest. The fully glazed funnel is latticed with a spider system that floats over the Mero space frame within, creating a floor to ceiling light well of over 100 m in diameter. The building has capacity for 15,000 people to experience the Ferrari-themed rides which surround the centerpiece.

When Ferrari World completes next year, it will mark a four year transformation of Yas Island from an untouched ‘featureless wilderness’ into a landmark entertainment district to rival the extreme development of Dubai.

QSST integrates state-of-the-art technologies to revolutionize business, commercial and passenger air transport. Lockheed Martin’s ’Skunk Works®’ designed QSST. QSST is the only jet that incorporates patented breakthrough aerodynamic innovations to make it possible to fly supersonic over populated continental areas. QSST’s design is feasible and should receive timely certification approval from U.S. and international aviation authorities.

Lockheed Martin comprises the best aircraft design team in the world, with 50+ years of experience in aircraft design and production, specifically supersonic aircraft. SAI’s design is grounded in Lockheed Martin’s unquestioned abilities in systems engineering and institutional aviation design. QSST draws on the legendary history and unequaled record of accomplishment of Lockheed Martin’s ’Skunk Works’, Jetstar, one of the first business jets developed, was designed by ’Skunk Works’ and is still in use today. ’Skunk Works’ has also designed such legendary aircraft as the SR-71 “Blackbird,” and breakthrough aircraft as the F-117 Stealth Fighter, the F/A-22 Raptor and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

General Electric, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce, the three leading international engine manufacturers, have proposed competing “state-of-the-art” engine design concepts that meet QSST performance, sound and emissions requirements. The engine design concepts will allow QSST to cruise at supersonic speeds without afterburning engines. All three engine companies promise high reliability and long core life even with the demands of sustained supersonic air flight.

QSST promises dramatic reductions in travel time that will enable businesses, entrepreneurs, medical personnel and government/military leadership a quantum leap in productivity that will allow leaders to position personnel and equipment rapidly around the world in order to respond to global opportunities and time-sensitive situations.

QSST is able to:

-Be the first to market a truly global supersonic aircraft

-Exploit and create global markets

-Uniquely be capable of quiet supersonic flight over land

-Revolutionize air travel by cutting travel time in half

-Produce range and performance statistics compatible with market demands

-Meet all current and forecast regulatory requirements

-Operate safely and reliably

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This 1994 McLaren F1 is available for purchase (Private collector). Silver on dark grey (red insert on drivers seat) 6,000 miles Complete ownership and service history, 1 of 64 F1 road cars. For more on details and pricing submit all inquiries to Privé International

Privé International is now offering the exclusive in luxury train charter. The Tran-Siberian Railway is the ultimate rail journey, the longest in the world, Without leaving your seat you can experience your way along almost a third of the globe; it has been said that the “Trans Siberian is a journey of almost mythical proportions”.

There are three routes that travellers can take to explore the expanse that is Siberia: The Moscow to Vladivostok route at over 6000 miles, and two routes that leave Moscow heading to Beijing, one going through Mongolia, taking six days and travelling almost 5000 miles or one that travels via Manchuria, which takes almost a week to complete.

The 12 new fully en-suite sleeping cars feature state of the art amenities. Gold Class cabins have everything from power showers and underfloor heating to a DVD/CD player, LCD screen and individual air conditioning – and at 77sq ft (7 sq m) they are among the largest rail cabins anywhere in the world. Fully en-suite, the bathrooms contain a separate shower cubicle. Silver cabins are more compact at 60sq ft (5.5 sq m) and have similar facilities with a fully en-suite wet room.

A particular delight of the Golden Eagle is two beautifully appointed restaurant cars, the venue for chefs to serve carefully-prepared meals using only the finest local ingredients. Whether it be the world-renowned ‘Borsch’, caviar or Omul – a fish unique to Lake Baikal – they offer a culinary experience representing the very best of Russia. Meals are complemented by wines from around the world, as well as – naturally – vodka.

The social heart of the train is of course the bar car, a great place to relax and settle into the unhurried pace of life on board. Unwind in comfortable surroundings and watch the world go by as you get to know your fellow passengers; the bar stays open until the last person leaves.

About the Journey:
Retracing one of the most important trading routes of ancient civilization, this remarkable tour follows in the footsteps of such legendary figures as Alexander the Great and Marco Polo.

Crossing both Russia and China as well as some of most remote parts of the Soviet republics – Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – our journey will take in some of the most magnificent yet little-visited sights from the ancient world. Eastbound trips start in Russia’s capital Moscow (westbound trips end here), where we have plenty of time to explore. We travel on to Volgograd – better known as Stalingrad – where the Soviets turned the course of the Second World War, before heading to far remoter places that owe their importance to a time much further back in history.

The Kara Kum desert is followed by the amazing 2,500 year-old cities of Khiva and Bukhara – considered so important by UNESCO that it supported their restoration – as well as Samarkand, the ‘Rome of the East’. Much admired by Alexander the Great, Samarkand is home to Registan Square, a spectacular open space surrounded by beautiful Islamic buildings and considered one of the most inspirational sights in central Asia. In between Khiva and Bukhara we take a two-day excursion into Turkmenistan and visit the capital city of Ashgabat, a huge modern folly in the desert and a monument to the recently deceased President Sapamurat Turkmenbashi. We also visit the ancient city of Merv before returning to Uzbekistan.

After crossing the border into China, our tour takes in the fascinating Magao Thousand Buddha cave complex (a network of almost 500 grottoes containing over 2,000 statues and 45,000 murals created up to 1,700 years ago), the Jiayuguan fortress at the end of the Great Wall (considered one of northern China’s most spectacular sights) and the world-famous Terracotta Warriors, an army of almost 6,000 statues recognized as one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th Century. We end our journey in Beijing, the vibrant capital of modern, confident China… where the latest architecture rubs shoulders with Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. The world’s greatest railway journey, the Trans-Siberian Railway runs from Moscow over the Urals, across the magnificent Russian steppes and alongside the shores of the world’s largest freshwater lake. By the time our train arrives in Vladivostok it will have passed through eight time zones, and traveled over 6,000 miles – one quarter of the way around the world. Our Trans-Siberian Express tours take a leisurely two weeks for the journey, making sure you get plenty of time to take in and enjoy this Voyage of a Lifetime.

As well as Moscow, Russia’s vibrant capital, we will also stop at Yekaterinburg – where the Romanovs were executed – Kazan, with its beautiful Kremlin, the ‘Paris of Siberia’ at Irkutsk and Ulan Ude, capital of the Buryat Republic. We will also stop off at Lake Baikal, to visit a traditional fishing village – and enjoy a barbeque at the water’s edge.

As another highlight, our train will branch off the Trans-Siberian main line to take a trip into Mongolia for a visit to the capital, Ulaan Baatar, before we return to Russia for the remainder of the trip.

In Vladivostok we will have time to explore and tour round this rarely visited city which until relatively recently was completely closed to foreigners.

Yet the main attraction has to be the gradually changing scenery itself: from the climb through the Ural mountains (the boundary between Europe and Asia), to the wide open steppes and broad rivers we cross, traveling on the Trans-Siberian is the only way to truly take in the vastness and grandeur of the world’s largest country.

For availability, reservations and pricing contact us: Privé International

The 2009 Lazzara LSX75

Lazzara has evolved its signature lines to reflect a combination of European style coupled with American boldness. Onlookers will stand in awe, whether she’s dockside or cutting across the ocean at full throttle. The layout is designed with comfort and convenience in mind. Technological considerations maximize entertainment and safety options. From a performance standpoint the engines and drive systems make the LSX the most user-friendly large yacht on the market. The Volvo Penta IPS system is ideal because its four-engine configuration delivers the most power at the highest scale of economy. Furthermore, the joystick operation makes for effortless handling of this extraordinary vessel, even novice captains. Introducing the Lazzara LSX Quad 75. Get ready to be inspired.

Source: Lazzara Yachts
For more information contact: Privé International

Privé International is always on the lookout when it comes to the latest yacht, private jet or in this case supercar. Here is the next vehicle that claims to be the world’s fastest street-legal sports car – the Weber Sportcars Faster One.

Reportedly, the car can go from 0 – 62 mph in 2.7 seconds, 0 – 124 mph in just 6.6 seconds, and has a top speed said to be over 248 mph! Which would beat out the Bugatti Veyron. The twin-blown eight is mated to an in-house-developed 6-speed sequential gearbox. Power is directed to an intelligent AWD system (also developed in-house) that can send a maximum of 36% of power to the front wheels.

For around $1.5 million, you get a 900-horsepower / 774 lb-ft twin-supercharged V8 engine and a set of 12-piston, 15-inch ceramic brakes.

“Favorable aerodynamic properties are absolutely elementary in order to attain a top speed of more than 400 km/h. The car body of the WEBER SPORTCARS (Faster One) is 204 centimeters wide and 115 centimeters high. It is made entirely from ultra-light yet super-strong carbon fiber. State-of-the-art aerodynamics computer software and wind-tunnel testing were employed to trim the carbon-fiber shell for maximum directional stability at the highest speeds.”
The 900 HP Weber Becomes Worlds Fastest Car.