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A Remembrance of Cars Past
– Living in Southern California, as I do, one is surrounded by nostalgia for the sort of American clunkers of yesteryear that the climate here—and the movie industry’s occasional need for period cars—encourages car buffs to indulge in restoring. Recently, I’ve felt some of that nostalgia myself, for a 1955 Buick Special convertible with a two-tone red and white paint job and a Dynaflow transmission. That Buick is a blast
A Remembrance of Cars Past
– Living in Southern California, as I do, one is surrounded by nostalgia for the sort of American clunkers of yesteryear that the climate here—and the movie industry’s occasional need for period cars—encourages car buffs to indulge in restoring. Recently, I’ve felt some of that nostalgia myself, for a 1955 Buick Special convertible with a two-tone red and white paint job and a Dynaflow transmission. That Buick is a blast
Dodge Goes Plum Crazy Again with Purple-Hued Charger and Challenger
Dodge is feeling a little Plum Crazy again and is rolling out its iconic purple hue for a limited run of 2016 Chargers and Challengers. Despite its name, the vibrant color is not exclusive to the most bonkers model—the 707-hp Hellcat—but can be had on almost any Charger or Challenger. – Originally a product of the psychedelic era, Plum Crazy purple was first introduced for the 1970 model year (at
Dodge Goes Plum Crazy Again with Purple-Hued Charger and Challenger
Dodge is feeling a little Plum Crazy again and is rolling out its iconic purple hue for a limited run of 2016 Chargers and Challengers. Despite its name, the vibrant color is not exclusive to the most bonkers model—the 707-hp Hellcat—but can be had on almost any Charger or Challenger. – Originally a product of the psychedelic era, Plum Crazy purple was first introduced for the 1970 model year (at
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Home Security Doesn't Have to Be Expensive
Filed under: Home Improvement anekoho/Shutterstock A simple video camera often can be installed by the homeowner. Its presence alone is a deterrent to thieves. By Teresa Mears You want to keep your home safe from thieves, but you don’t want to spend a fortune doing so because, frankly, you don’t have a fortune worth stealing. Technology has significantly brought down the cost of home security systems and home surveillance cameras,
'Breakfast at Tiffany's' Brownstone Fetches $7.4 Million
Filed under: News, Celebrity Homes Getty ImagesAudrey Hepburn was nominated for an Oscar for her role as Holly Golightly in the 1961 film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” By Catherine Sherman Courtesy of Peter*Ashe Real Estate via ZillowThe brownstone at 169 E. 71st St. on the Upper East Side. You may remember Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard standing on these front steps. The brownstone featured prominently in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” has sold
Where to Spend $10,000 if You're Remodeling
Filed under: Home Improvement, Selling Getty ImagesA bathroom remodel can improve your enjoyment of your home but might not pay off if you’re planning to sell soon. By Michael Corbett Whether you’re looking to sell or stay put, you’ll save money on these home improvement projects. The possibilities are endless when it comes to remodeling and upgrading your house, and deciding where to put your precious dollars can be tough.
Jeff Bridges' Old World Montecito Estate Listed at $29.5M
Filed under: Celebrity Homes, Selling Jim Bartsch via ZillowActor Jeff Bridges and his wife bought the 19-acre estate from musician Kenny Loggins in 1994. By Melissa Allison Sometimes, there’s a house. Well, it’s the house for its time and place. It fits right in there. And that’s this house, in the California coastal retreat of Montecito. Actor Jeff Bridges — beloved as The Dude in “The Big Lebowski” and an
Toy emporium FAO Schwarz shutters famed New York store
Famed toy emporium FAO Schwarz, a household name for its aisles crammed with games and pricey playthings, shuttered its doors, a casualty of New York’s skyrocketing real estate prices. It reminded shoppers that it looked forward to welcoming them in the future at a new address.
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Top 10 luxury brand digital campaigns of Q2
Jimmy Choo the dog Over the course of the second quarter of 2015, luxury brands sought out digital techniques that enhanced consumer interactions both educationally and for entertainment. Whether a campaign made shopping seem like more of an adventure or a brand asked for specific feedback on its digital efforts, luxury consumers felt included in the communications presented. Digital has reshaped branded interactions and through these touchpoints, both in-store and online,
Top 10 luxury brand digital campaigns of Q2
Jimmy Choo the dog Over the course of the second quarter of 2015, luxury brands sought out digital techniques that enhanced consumer interactions both educationally and for entertainment. Whether a campaign made shopping seem like more of an adventure or a brand asked for specific feedback on its digital efforts, luxury consumers felt included in the communications presented. Digital has reshaped branded interactions and through these touchpoints, both in-store and online,
Sophisticated email segmentation boosts open rates, engagement: report
Mobile strategies can give brands an edge While 88 percent of marketers say they personalize their email communications, a new L2 report finds that about a quarter of brand emails are instead sent using a blast method that does not take into account individual preferences. Customizing emails can help to boost conversion rates, since consumers are more likely to interact with a targeted message that is relevant to their wants
Sophisticated email segmentation boosts open rates, engagement: report
Mobile strategies can give brands an edge While 88 percent of marketers say they personalize their email communications, a new L2 report finds that about a quarter of brand emails are instead sent using a blast method that does not take into account individual preferences. Customizing emails can help to boost conversion rates, since consumers are more likely to interact with a targeted message that is relevant to their wants
Sophisticated email segmentation boosts open rates, engagement: report
Mobile strategies can give brands an edge While 88 percent of marketers say they personalize their email communications, a new L2 report finds that about a quarter of brand emails are instead sent using a blast method that does not take into account individual preferences. Customizing emails can help to boost conversion rates, since consumers are more likely to interact with a targeted message that is relevant to their wants
