Rolex, or Patek Philippe? Which one rulezzz the world with a thumb up?

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manoftrust

Which one rules the world with a thumb up?

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In reality, Rolex rules the world... but the world of the mundane and the masses. Patek Philippe is in a whole other league, much more lofty, more elite.

That's a very good answer, Ladys Man. And I whole-heartedly agree with you. However, remember most of the world (plebs and other masses) only recognise ROLEX. And if you look at this other guy's questions of the past week or whenever, that's the kind of watch he is looking for. (Oh, and it wouldn't be an Italian loafer, but rather a Lobb bespoke ;) )

To the Question guy:
Look mate, if you want that watch that everyone will recognise, get the Rolex. BUT, remember, unless you can "pull off" wearing one, people will most likely think it's a fake.

What I mean is, if you don't look like/act like/ARE like the sort of person who can afford a luxury watch, people will be inclined to assume that what's on your wrist is fake.

So, unless you already have the reputation for being affluent, or are the up-and-coming yuppie type, well, I wouldn't bother with any expensive watch. Only get one if you really want it.

If you give some more info on what sort of job you have etc., then we could give you some better advice for a suitable watch for the image thing. But really? Wear what you like, BUT, if you must promote an image (for whatever reason, work etc.,) don't wear crap, please. Patek's are the top of the top tier, at least in my opinion. But, for your purposes, unless you hang with the sort that will recognise it for what it is, don't bother.

If you get one, it's a 'life piece', something to pass on (and will still retain value and style long after you're in the dirt, and long after watches fade from the scene).

I saw one of your other questions, about a watch that will pick up chicks or something... yeah sure flashing a rolex around might work in the short term to get some tail, but seriously? The kind of girl you'd pull wouldn't be of, erm... "the best repute", if catch my drift.

Goodluck on the choice.

BELLY DANCER WANTED. Id like to find someone who could teach me how to belly dance.?

Casey

I live in a place were well there is almost nothing to do. I want to lose weight and stay healthy while having fun. Belly dancing has always looked amazing to me but i didnt know were to even begin to look for an instructor nor do i know of any local place that has this type of dance help!!! Suggestions

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Check out if anything is available in leisure centres, health clubs, community centres etc, There are often classes happening that don't get much publicity. In the UK you can sometimes get evening classes via the council, perhaps you have the same.

Directory of teachers
http://www.bellydanceclasses.net/

If all else fails, get a DVD and have a go.
Amiras 101 is highly recommended for beginners.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWhfpzAItx4

You can also read up on terms, moves, costumes etc on here
http://www.shira.net/

It helps if you buy a coin belt as the sound gives you feed back on what your hips are doing.
Something like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Luxury-Velvet-Belly-Dance-Hip-Scarf-Coin-Belt-Wrap-UK-/380332439070?pt=UK_Ladies_Dancewear_LE&var=&hash=item9757fcb941
Not too cheap as the coins fall off or don't make the right noise.

You can also get online classes from top dancers but they are for more advanced dancers.
There are lots of festivals and events where may be able to take a class or a beginners workshop.
Google bellydance and your area.

Any sort of dance activity and exercise class will help you to bellydance as well. Pilates or yoga would be good, and perhaps some ballet basics, but street, hip hop, flamenco, latin would all help.

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how much cheaper in dubai for shopping?

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Nat R

If I want to buy a luxury watch in Dubai, how much cheaper will it be than buying in the USA? Can anyone quantify the price reductioninto a percentage estimate?

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I asked around at the office, my Arab collegues confirmed that for sure the luxury watches are cheaper in Dubai.... but nobody could give me a percentage. For my site I am working on a cost of living / prices in Dubai page:

http://www.startpagedubai.com/cost_of_living_in_Dubai.htm

I could help you out if you give me some brand names / models + the prices in the USA. I will find out the prices here in Dubai and we can calculate a percentage difference. Send an email to: pricesindubai @ gmail . com

Are their cars in India or is the country still developing?

Are their cars in India or is the country still developing? I often visualize India asa land of elephants and camels....Do cars go on the road? What do people do for a living their since they probably don't have certain luxuries that a great country like American would have? Do they have shops and places to eat food? What is the country like in general?

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Ok, first things first. The camels and elephants you think of are in the zoos/ desert/ designated wild areas(like safari). Very rarely you find them on the road, that too they are for shows/ rides - money making tricks for its owner.

You'll find lots of cars on roads, motorbikes and scooters are very popular. Buses, trains, planes - just as in another country. Even in the villages, people use motorbikes and bikes and buses.

What is your idea of luxury? In a typical Indian city, you'll find every house equipped with a fridge, washing machine, microwave too these days. To top it, you have house maids that are commonly employed for cleaning purposes. Hiring cooks is very in now in the cities.

India is filled with eateries. From street food to five star luxuries. Consumer is king and he can choose what he wants to eat.

The country is diverse in culture, language, traditions.In the cities - In a typical community, you'll find people talking different languages, but with a common state language. Men and women work, while kids are sent to schools which are very expensive. College goers usually hang out in clubs on the weekends, people party with booze and cigarettes. Families celebrate traditions with festive decorations, lots of food, show away wealth. Life is pretty interesting, never a dull moment.
Maruti- Suzuki is a famous car brand, but you can easily find Honda accord, Hyundai and occasionally a Mercedes Benz.

In the rural areas, the people are mostly into agriculture and rarely live on subsistence farming. They have produce which is nowadays sold to these supermarkets in the cities and so they get fair price for their work. They also send children to rural schools which are not as good as the city ones, but nevertheless more or less everyone is educated in the current world. Recreation is done by visits to cities, celebrating events and festivals.

Overall, the infrastructure is not very good in terms of bad roads. However, you can easily find a bus/ train from anywhere to anywhere unlike the USA where you are dependent on someone when you don't have a car. Eateries are cheap and varied, giving more options to the consumer. Corruption is rampant, India has a lot of money - just that it gets to a pockets of a few people.

Giving you an idea to take a glimpse into Bangalore, one of the cities in India-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uAGZ_ixh1g

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What is a good brand of watch to buy that isn't over the top but still nice?

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Skeletor

I am looking for a nice watch. I am female and want something expensive but nothing that makes me look like I am rich lol.

I work with a lot of the public in an office setting and people are constantly watching me write. What is a nice brand? Anything but Fossil because mine went dead and I can't get the back off. Thanks.

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Normally the people who actually pay attention to your watch brand are watch geeks while the rest will just give it a glance and say nice watch. For my recommendations, I'd say go for a Swiss name with an automatic movement. If your budget is about $1k, consider a Tissot, Mido, Certina, or Hamilton. Double the amount, and you can go for a Longines, an Oris, a Rado or a Tag(I hate to name this brand but many seems to associate it with success and luxury). As for the type of watch, you can go with something 2 tone, or a watch with ceramic bracelet. A smaller case size will be nice, with a simple dial and nothing that blings.

May I have menâs attention? Which brand is watch do men want to wear?

Justin Smi

Love my boyfriend very much. He is handsome and sexy, I want to send him a gift. Maybe a watch is his favor.

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A few more additional details would help -- how old are you (and your boyfriend), what's your budget, what's his style etc?

Assuming you are a young person who cares mostly about the style, take a look at Fossil or Kenneth Cole watches -- they tend to make stylish watches for young folks that quite good looking, both digital and analog. And they also tend to be rather affordable (anywhere from $25 - $250).

In digital watches, you've Casios and Timex that make some rather interesting ones. Check out Casio's Path Finder or G-Shock line, or Timex's Iron Man line (if you're into digital that is).

If your boyfriend is into analog watches, take a look at Seiko. They make a great quality watches at a decent price. A lot of their watches are Rolex-look alikes at much cheaper prices (not cheap knockoffs, but similar styles).

Timex also has some good analog watches. Another good brand would be Victorinox, makers of the Swiss Army Knife. They have some interesting watches, as well.

If you've a higher price point, you can look at low-end Swiss watches such as Tag Heur, Raymond Weil, Tissot, or Longines. For instance, I'm in my mid twenties, and my wife recently gifted me with a gorgeous Raymond Weil Automatic for Christmas [1], since I often have to wear a suit and tie for work, and it's a very clean and dressy watch. Watches in similar styles are usually priced at around 1-2k. Those are lower end luxury watches.

If you've more to spend, you get into brands like Breitling, IWC, JLC, Patek etc. which go from 5k and upwards.

In conclusion, assuming that you're a younger couple and your boyfriend prefers "stylish" watches, I'd look at the following -- Fossil, Kenneth Cole, Victorinox, Tissot, Tag Heur, and Rolex (in increasing order of price). Good luck!

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How do Westboro Baptist Church members justify their embrace and utilization of goods and technology?

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Clyde

Most of us dislike their approach in preaching their beliefs. However, let's say, theoretically, that what they say in interviews and demonstrations is true. I am curious as to how they would respond to a question about their use of the latest technology (Twitter, iPhones [some have them in demonstration footage]), their clothing (name brand [Nike], other textiles produced in mass quantity in China, sunglasses clearly not hand made), other tools they use to highlight their beliefs (Photoshop, Windows) and their own personal luxuries (leather couches, new appliances, entertainment centers with surround sound and flat screen televisions). I am not being facetious, but truly interested in what the online community thinks they would justify these utilizations.

They preach that their intent is to make all aware of God's will, and that if we are not showing others the way, we are enabling 'f**s' and the destruction of our own world. BUT, if they are contributing to this 'enabling' society through purchasing and utilizing all of the means listed above, are they not, themselves, enabling the enablers?

I, most likely, similar to many of you have spent some time researching the WBC and watching interviews and no one, not even Brick Stone as far as I can tell, brings up these seemingly obvious questions. There seems to be some serious double-standards occurring here.

Anyone have any thoughts?

Thanks in advance...
For instance, just now I watched a clip of Brick Stone interviewing Steve Drain in February of this year, and Mr. Drain is wearing an Under Armour brand jacket. Under Armour, like most widespread, successful companies, has a non-discrimination policy. So, by purchasing these garments (and promoting them by wearing them) are they not supporting companies whose ideologies are in complete contrast to their own?

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Not that I agree with WBC and how they do things, nowhere in the Bible does it forbid Christians to wear clothes that are of a brand name. The Bible basically just said to dress modestly...so whether the brand be Nike, Under Armor, etc... it's not forbidden.

As far as technology goes, the church utilizes those things to operate in today's world. Those things were created by humans to enhance life. They are not by themselves wrong, but the use of them that can be wrong. If you read the Bible, people back then were fishermen, carpenters, builders, clothing makers, shipbuilders, etc... They made stuff that helped people function in the world. "We are all sinners and come short of the glory of God" was as true then as it is now. Not every shipbuilder was a follower of Jesus, or lived a life that went along with the Gospel, but their boats were still used by the disciples to fish and travel from place to place.

Christians today are businessman, carpenters, mechanics, electricians, etc... and "We are all sinners..." still applies - christian or not. Whether or not the Christian does research or is enlightened by the brand name's company that may or may not agree or go against the policies of their church - and how they feel they should react - is between them and God. But nowhere in the Bible does it forbid the use of these things.

FYI, when you read the Bible it may seem as though it's full of conflicts, but that's because there are different "dispensations" (periods of time in English, or "ages"). The Old Testament, for example, was basically the dispensation of Law. Simply put - The people had to follow all the laws, or they were condemned. There was only one way to get out of or make right your sins, and that was to sacrifice a "clean" animal, such as a sheep. That animal's blood was put on the alter and burned. The sacrifice of the animal's blood caused God to forgive that person's sin -- but it only lasted a limited time.People had to sacrifice animals on the alter all the time to cover their since.

Today, we are in the dispensation, or age of Grace - why? Because God sent his son Jesus to die on the cross for all of our sins. He is an everlasting sacrifice. His blood was shed to eternally cover all of our sins. So, we don't need to follow the law like the people in the Old Testament did. "Everything is permissible, but everything is not beneficial" according 1 Corinthians 10:23. so it is not wrong for a Christian to wear Under Armor, or use an iPhone. Now, if a Christian beat up an old lady and stole that iPhone, that's not beneficial....and is against what God would want them to do. But all they have to do is ask God's forgiveness, turn from that sin of stealing and beating up old ladies, and make things right with the old lady by apologizing....and God forgives them and restores them.

This is a simple explanation of what I'm talking about: http://www.matthiasmedia.com.au/2wtl/2wtlonline.html

Again, I am not a Fundamentalist like the WBC people. I am a Christian, but I don't agree with their practices of marching at funerals, being legalistic and downright hateful. But this particular thing that you're talking about is not wrong, so I wanted to explain why. Christians are taught to live as Christ did....loving, ministering, healing, praying for, and encouraging people - which is what I believe.

Hope this explained things.

whats the difference between a cheap watch and an expensive brand ie rolex, omega etc.?

yep

I have always loved buying watches but all my life i have gone with less expensive brands (quartz) I would just like to know what I am buying when I buy a more expensive brand such as omega, rolex, etc. The specs are sometimes identical. why would someone spend so much money?

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Captain Obvious is correct about a few things, but not all.

For the most part, there isn't much of a difference (functionally) between a $50 quartz watch and a $2,000 quartz watch. Quite obviously, there will be a better quality product -- both in terms of aesthetics and finish as well as in terms of reliability and quality of timekeeping. Otherwise, both tell time fairly well.

However, the differences start showing when you are looking at mechanical watches that do not use Quartz, such as Automatics. These watches are mechanical marvels that can do some pretty darn interesting and complicated things. The advantage of an Automatic over a Quartz, of course, is that the good ones are built to last and you can pass it on to your next generation.

In that regard, a lot of the watches may seem the same (i.e. they tell time - duh). However, remember that with luxury watches, you are paying for it as a piece of expensive jewelry and art. The fact that it tells time is secondary.

Therefore, the difference therefore comes in *how* a watch tells time -- i.e. what mechanism (or movement) does it use, how well does it work, what else can it do, how well was it made, who made it, where was it made, what materials were used etc. In that regard, there is a world of difference in the tiers.

You've beginner luxury brands -- Raymond Weil, Longines, Stowa etc. Great watches, very reliable and use standard "movements" with excellent quality construction -- but nothing special. Not particularly expensive (less than $2,000 usually).

Then you have the mid tier brands. Within the mid tier brands, you've the lower mid tier and the higher mid tier brands.

In the lower mid tier, you have Omega, Rolex, Breitling, IWC etc -- around $2,000 - $10,000. About the same as the beginner (mostly), but slightly better quality and finish, and better brand name. In the higher mid tier brands, you get brands like Girard Perregaux, Breguet, and even IWC. Much better quality -- and you start getting into "custom" movements and "complications" that do some really amazing and cool mechanical things, and they are usually between $10,000 - $50,000. Their finish and quality tends to be rather outstanding, and they are not as commonly found.

Both the beginner and mid-tier brands are pretty reliable, and adhere to COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) standards of timekeeping accuracy, even when they don't have to. More than likely, a cheap $50 watch -- or even some of the "branded" $1,000 watch (think Armani or Guess watches) -- will fail at these standards.

Finally, then you get into the truly higher end brands -- Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Audemar Piguet, A. Lange & Söhne, etc. These guys make mechanical marvels, and they maintain the market by producing only a handful of truly outstanding pieces that pretty much take several top notch master watchmakers years to make their timepieces. These can go into the millions. And remember -- in this category, it's less about it being a watch and more about prestige, art, and the fact that you own one of a kind mechanical marvel.

At the end of the day, you must remember that once you leave the functional realm, watches become status symbols, and ergo Veblen goods (i.e. people buy them *because* they are expensive and elitist). You end up with "snob effect", where people want to use exclusive products, and price becomes associated with quality. Unfortunately, the side effect is the "bandwagon effect", where everyone wants to use exclusive products, and the demand for high-priced goods goes up. Consequently, the price of the already high-priced goods goes up.

If it helps, you should check out manufacturers like Parnis [1] or Sea Gull [2] -- Chinese watchmakers that make rather excellent watches comparable to lower end Swiss watch makers at a much lower price point.

Either way, watches are rather interesting, and you'd be amazed at just what's out there. Enjoy!

And here are some examples of "grand complications" --

Patek Philippe -
http://www.patek.com/patek-philippe.html?pageId=44674

Vacheron Constantin -
http://www.vacheron-constantin.com/en2/our-watches/#screen=PRODUCT;productRef=47070-000J-9085

Audemar Piguet -
http://www.audemarspiguet.com/collections/men/jules-audemars-47/equation-of-time-72/jules-audemars-skeleton-equation-of-time-1383/

A. Lange & Söhne -
http://www.alange-soehne.com/cms/en/timepieces/unforgettable-masterpieces/grand-lange-1-luna-mundi/index.html

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What should a woman take into account financially when wanting to become a stay at home mother?

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the Family

If a woman wants to leave work and stay home there are a lot of financial things to take into account. The woman may make a salary, but pay for eating out more, professional clothing, child care.....what else financially would a woman have to take into account when deciding on whether or not to stay home. Have you transitioned to staying home? Where do you find you actually save money because you are home? What were some of the hidden financial costs of working?

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I recently went from working full-time outside of the home to staying home with our almost 3 y.o son. Like everything else in life, it has its good and bad points.

You will probably save money by eating at home and shopping smarter. Pre-SAHM, I'd never have bothered clipping coupons - who had the time? These behaviors extend to larger purchases as well (I shopped around for a great price on our new garage door opener, for example), so it can add up.

If you wore business or business casual clothes to work, then there may be some slight savings. My experience was that I actually had to buy jeans, tees and sneakers - I only owned a few things for the weekends, not enough for the daily grind.

Commuting costs may decrease, too. My husband now hops the train, and my son and I walk nearly everywhere. This had made a big savings, and if it means we don't replace our car for an extra year or two, then that's some major bucks.

I also think that thinking about your budget simply leads to spending less money. And now that there's time to make better decisions, most of us do. I don't feel deprived if I can't have that sweater, for example, because the 15 sweaters I already have are neatly laundered and stored in the right place. Less chaos, more calm - it can't be bought! :)

There are a few areas, though, that might surprise you.

* We still pay for childcare. Now that our son is nearly 3, he needs time with other kids - more than he was getting in a once-weekly playgroup or story time at the library. Part-time nursery school can be expensive, but it's worth it.

* Now that you have time to take your kid to lessons, you might want to enroll in Gymboree or swimming ... even with a smaller kid. Some things are free or cheap, but that's not always the case. (My hockey-obsessed 3 y.o. wants ice skating lessons. Cha-ching.)

* Some women have also mentioned to me that they finally have the time to take on those projects around the house - planting a garden, painting the study - but realize that they're breaking the budget taking them on. Likewise, if you're a recreational shopper, watch out! It's an easy trap, especially when you have the time and the mall has that great kids' playspace in the center.

* When your primary role is caregiver, you'll need to budget in some bucks for luxuries - a latte, a movie, a pedicure. Taking care of yourself is important, especially when you've just taken on a 24/7 kind of job.

* Lastly, and this is the big one, you'll need to figure out how to save for retirement now that you don't have an income. In addition to looking at your monthly budget to see where you can make cuts, examine your long-term financial position. If you're not saving for retirement at all, now's the time to start. And if you're saving through automatic payroll deduction, you'll need to figure out how to replace those dollars.

How much car can I afford, and what car should I get with that budget?

Nick

Hey guys, so I'm a young professional in my mid 20s and I still have my first car that my parents bought for me after I graduated high school (An old VW Golf GTI It's not bad). I think its time for a change, as it's kind of embarassing to pick up women in it. So currently I'm making around 175k after tax per year, and around 25k in rent is coming to me as well per year, but that's not guaranteed. My total expenses are 4 k a month, sometimes less. So, what would you guys recommend? Preferrably the car would be at least capable in all weather conditions.

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I answered another question kind of like this... This is the answer I gave the other person below. You don't say what your age is, so I can't recalculate the numbers, but you're a young professional â I am sure you can figure out how to work a compound interest calculator. Some other guy said 50% of your income is acceptable... which is over $80k for you. Since you shouldn't have a car loan for more than 3 years, you could buy a 40k car and invest the other 40k...

You can get a lot for 40k. Does it have to be brand new? You could get a 2 year old 5 series or a 3 or 4 year old 750xi for around 40k with AWD. A 2 or 3 year old car has already depreciated a lot in value, and as long as you get a car that is still being made (meaning the body style, etc., hasn't completely changed) no one will know it is old unless you tell them. If you buy it pre-owned from a car dealer, you can probably get an extended warranty, etc. If you don't like BMW, check out the Infiniti M37x or M56x. You can get a 1 or 2 year old one for around half of what they are selling for brand new.

As for a car being suitable for all weather conditions, if you get a car that is AWD and put snow tires on it, you will be fine. The tires are SOOOOOO important. Don't cheap out and just get "all-season" tires. You need winter tires for the winter. Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2wTg0l3_wI it shows summer vs all season vs winter tires.


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Your car loan shouldn't be for more than 3 years... Since you're 22 now (you didn't give me your age, so i can't recalculate this), if you invested that 40k over the next three years and could average 6-8% over the next 40 years, you would have...

$442,000 â $935,000. Is that car really worth almost an extra $1,000,000? (Accounting for inflation at 2.5%/year, that comes to almost $170,000 â $353,000. So, whatever you could buy for that today, you could buy the same exact thing when you are 65.)

Also, make sure you fully fund your ROTH IRA and your 401(k) to the match (if you get a 401(K) plan through your company) before you even worry about buying a car that is well above your means. You're very young, so now is the time to invest for your retirement... You'll thank me when you are old :) BY THE WAY!!! You can get a Roth IRA even though you don't qualify for one because you make too much money. Open a non-tax-deductible traditional IRA and do ROTH conversions.
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My rule of thumb is don't spend more than 10% of your monthly after-tax income on a car payment... You probably make around 120k/yr after-taxes without counting your rental income. Don't figure your rental income into what you make because at any time your tenants could simply stop paying you. 120k/yr is 10k/month. A 40k car loan with no down payment over three years is going to be around 1150-1200/month depending on the interest rate you get. I think that's perfectly acceptable to go a little over the 10% in your case because you make a larger amount of money than the average person.

Also, count on your gas bill and insurance bill going up with having a luxury car. It shouldn't really affect you too much, but it's something to consider.

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What are some of the best watch brands for women?

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birthday gift:)

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An elegant luxury watch is always the best gift, I'm sure. No woman can resist a diamond encrusted designer's watch. (I don't want to promote any brand ). Or just any expensive one. (That is if you're not on a tight budget). I would like to answer your question without citing any brand name. I'll just give you some tips to decide in buying a luxury watch. First, consider her personal style; the watch should reflect her personality. Next, her activities, does she need that watch for everyday use? Then, her personal taste--that you should know. Now, you must decide which type of watch to buy--mechanical that needs winding, kinetic that requires little maintenance or battery powered? Of course, the price and quality is always a consideration. But if you want to make an impression, go for the limited edition. If you don't have that much savings, I'll tell you something--there are replica watches you can choose for(Chinese, Japanese and Swiss replicas). But go for Swiss grade replica, they may cost you around $1000, not cheap but they are made from precious and semi-precious materials like gold and diamond. They can even be the exact copy of the original branded watch including the materials and mechanism, many watchmakers wouldn't able to tell the difference--including your girlfriend.

Anyway, it's the thought that matters most. Any gift will always be appreciated if it comes from someone who truly love. If you are still indecisive, just check the link below for additional tips.

Why do we, as normal folk, care so much about celebrity gossip?

Rick C

We are in two separate worlds. We are normal folk, who aren't rich and famous. We don't own houses, luxury cars, swiss bank accounts, and a star on the hollywood "walk of fame". Why do we watch "Extra", "The Insider", "Entertainment Tonight", "Access Hollywood", and all these other shows that deal with the so-called problems with the rich and famous? Who cares if Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner split up? The dollars in their bank accounts will always draw someone new. Who cares if Charlie Sheen and his wife were fighting, and she was threatening him with divorce? He would hook up with a new woman in no time. Wanna see real drama in life? Look at us normal folk, who don't have rich pedigrees and have to work 9 to 5 to make ends meet. They should put out a tv show about us. Would you watch?

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I dont think its that we actually 'care'. Its probably that those famous folks you are referring to have lives we dont, as you so eloquently mention, so when they fall, it makes it that much more interesting to us. Do I feel Tiger Woods' problems are worse than my own? HeII no, but when celebs have so much, and because they are famous, is why we are interested when we see they are having problems.

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Mothers' Day is coming soon, What do you wanna buy for your mother?

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I want to buy a gift for my mother, but i don't know what to buy!

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is about grand theft auto 4 in ps3 i need someone please answer my question?

izeahjones

ok so if am daiting kiki from the online daiting in grand theft auto and i got her to 100% so it says on the stats it says 100% of fondness. so my question is can you ever get married to kiki? because i know she wants to since she is in love with niko but he seems to not want a serious relationship..? so does that mean niko dosent get married with any of the girls from the love match web site?

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im not sure if you can marry her but this is all i could find...

[6b] Kiki Jenkins

Date Setup: Like Carmen, a date with Kiki can be set up after the "Out
of the Closet" mission through the internet cafe. Her profile name is
LawChick. Later dates can be set up by calling her between 6am - 2am.

Clothing Preference: Kiki likes the cheap clothes from the RUSSIAN shop.
As such she is a good choice for thefirst woman to date.

Vehicle Preference: Kiki prefers a good mid range nice car. Though not
as picky as Carmen, it's still good to stick to a good car. Watch out
though, while she likes Luxury cars, she isn't all that appreciative
of sportscars. A Washington or Marbella found around Algonquin do
nicely.

Venue Preference: Kiki likes both Sport activities (Bowling, Darts,
Pool) and Shows (Cabaret, Comedy). Don't bother with food or drinking
and they barely help.

Tangible Benefit: Remove Wanted Level - Kiki's benefit can remove up
to three wanted levels. This ability even works on some missions. The
ability takes a moment to kick in after calling.

Easiest Way To Date: The easiest way to boost Kiki's fondness level
is to show up in RUSSIAN SHOP clothing, a formal but nice car and then
take her to the Comedy Club in Algonquin. This will ensure her number
on the first date. Twice to the comedy club and a sports activity
should be enough to get her fondness in the high 80's or 90's.


*HOPE IT HELPS*

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Are Tag Heuer watch prices negotiable at authorized retailers?

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rl

What tips are there for getting the best deal? I'm assuming buying luxury watches are like buying cars, which means there is much flexibility in pricing. However, there are so many variables to consider. I've heard that certain brands have limitations due to contract with the manufacturer, and then it depends on the store. And then it also depends on if the watch model is new or not...

Also, does the current economy give me the leverage to negotiate harder, such as possibly 35% discount versus 25%? Luxury watches are discretionary purchases after all so I would think the retailers are hurting...

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Hello,

You will be able to negotiate. You can negotiate pretty much everywhere these days, even in shopping malls buying a TV, so you will surely be able to negotiate at authorized dealer.

Remember to be firm in your negotiations but also fair and you can surely get a good deal.

Is a luxury watch like Rolex worth so much money?

Why do luxury watches like Rolex cost so much money. They look kinda plain and the mechanical movements don't keep time as well as a their super cheap quartz counterparts. What then is the justification for spending over 5000 dollars for a regular steel watch?

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They are hand made. They last the rest of your life (assuming they get regular service). The equivalent Chinese watch lasts only a few months.

Even the cheapest stainless steel Rolex costs about $7,000.

A Rolex is vanity. I own one because I like it. But many people choose to have children. Children are vanity. I choose not to have that kind of vanity. Thankfully my girlfriend is on board with that. Smart phones are also vanity. I have no need for that. Everyone has their own vanity.

Also a Rolex is something earned. It is not about the watch. It is about the work it took to make the money to buy it.

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Are you a 'kaki branded'?

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Q. Means a person who buys branded stuffs all the time to show off one's status.

Basically on luxury items like watch, phone, cars, bags, shoes, clothes etc... example
Veronica: My pic is the cover art of The Strokes' album.

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No need la to show off.
My money my privacy.
I rather spend RM400 per meal with family,
than buying RM3000 worth of Coach handbag.

I'm using RM40 handbag (no brand) to store my cash & platinum c.card.
And I spend it mostly for dine and vacation.

Clothes comes from small shop in small town that worth not more than RM50,
use Crocs shoes for comfort and Mitsubishi Storm for rough use and performance.

Never bother to show people what I have as long as I have cash to eat whatever and whenever I want.

Best Car Seat?

California

Right now we have the Graco Snug Ride.......Any suggestion on the next one that we need to buy? I think this one only goes to 22 lbs. What brand is best?

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American Academy of Pediatrics says the 'best' car seat is one that fits your car (not all will!), fits your child, and will be used correctly 100% of the time. A seat that almost always fits the bill, in fact I haven't heard of a car it wouldn't work in yet, is the Britax Marathon/Boulevard/Decathalon. These 3 are the same seat, just different variances of luxury additions, with the Marathon being the cheapest base model, and it can be found for regular price of $269, and on sale at Albee Baby online for $209-$219. It is one awesome seat! That poster above who praised the Eddie Bauer seat? Please don't go with it. All the Safety1st/Dorel/Cosco/EddieBau... seats (they're all the same company) have sharp pointy edges on the skinny belt paths that will pinch and scratch your hands up every time you have put it in/pull it out. Go to Target or Babies R Us and take a look at the belt path on one of the 3-in-1 seats and then on a Britax seats. BIG difference. I'd skip the Roundabout, its not a good buy for the price, it doesn't last long enough. The Marathon a wide open easy to route belt path, which makes using it correctly a lot easier, as do the built in lockoffs, which mean you never again have to use a locking clip. I can get it into 4 different vehicles in under 2 minutes. Because of the way the base is made, it fits in most cars. And, it is worth the money, b/c it lasts usually twice as long as most other car seats (all car seats expire 6 years after the date of manufacture) lasting a baby till they are 5-6 years old, where most at Walmart will only last till 2-4 years old. It rear faces to 33lbs, which is very important since babies should stay rear facing AS LONG AS POSSIBLE!! If you have your baby front facing at 22lbs, turn her back around! Even the AAP and other safety experts say keep them rear facing to the limits of their seat. They are safest that way. And then the Marathon will front fact to 65lbs, 25lbs more usage than other seats, and it has 17"tall top harness slots, which is important since most kids outgrow their car seat by height before they outgrow it by weight.

Comparitively, the Safety1st/EddieBauer/Cosco seats have 14.5-15" top harness slots. Most kids won't even make it to 40lbs in them b/c the slots are too short, and you're out shopping for a car seat again, since kids shouldn't be in boosters until they are 5-6 years old, at least.

The Evenflo Triumph DLX is an ok seat, I loved the features of it (like the knobs to adjust tightness, and up front height adjustment and recline) until I realized that the short shell meant my son outgrew it at 33lbs, 18 months old!!! Then I had to find him another seat...his third, including the carrier he had as a newborn. If I'd have bought a Marathon from the beginning, I could've bought ONE seat instead of 3! The NEW Evenflo Triumph Advance has solved this problem, though, and it is a great seat. $150 version at Babies R Us has padding similar to Britax seats, top slots of 17", harnesses to 35lbs rear facing, and 50lbs forward facing. $120 Walmart version just has little less plush padding. Wide open belt path, easy to install, though it doesn't have built in lockoffs. Great choice, if you can find it. It just came out this month and hasn't made it to all the stores yet.

The Fisher Price Safe Voyage Deluxe Convertible seat is great, it is made by Britax, without all the frills. It's the same shell as a Marathon, but for less than half the price. $130 at Albee Baby online with free shipping, or at their eBay name, babysurplus. Rear faces to 33lbs, forward to 55lbs. Easy to use, fits in most cars.

These are the best you can buy that will give you the most bang for your buck. As a single parent I'm always watching the budget - I have no money to speak of, and these are what I would buy. (My son has a marathon and is soon getting a Britax Regent). They will last the longest. I only wish someone would've told me all this before I had him, I coulda saved some money for the extra seats I started out with!

All seats in the US must meet the same safety criteria to sell, so technically they all are safe, however, if its hard to install, then it won't be used correctly and that makes it unsafe.

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What are some prestigious brand names of men's watches?

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Hannibal

Im shopping for a watch and i was wondering what brand name to buy. I want it to be an "impressive" brand name. Like Rolex. But Rolex is just too expensive. What famous prestigious brand names are out there. Like the Benz or Lexus of watches. If the style makes a difference then im looking for a stainless steel shiny watch thats big.

Ive seen a Charles Jourdan... I dont know if thats any good.

Answer
The following site has alot of mens watches in all price ranges. America is a brand oriented culture. Lots of people know names like Rolex, Tag Heuer, Tissot and Omega, less know of brands like IWC and Jaeger LeCoultre. I tend to buy watch brands that few people know of and I get alot of compliments on them. I've even had people with $10k watches take note and compliment watches that cost less then $1000.

If you want brand name recognition, got with Rolex, Tag Heuer, Tissot, or Omega. But browse through the site below, you should find lots of great prices on luxury watches as well as come across brands you never heard of.

May I have menâs attention? Which brand is watch do men want to wear?

Justin Smi

Love my boyfriend very much. He is handsome and sexy, I want to send him a gift. Maybe a watch is his favor.

Answer
A few more additional details would help -- how old are you (and your boyfriend), what's your budget, what's his style etc?

Assuming you are a young person who cares mostly about the style, take a look at Fossil or Kenneth Cole watches -- they tend to make stylish watches for young folks that quite good looking, both digital and analog. And they also tend to be rather affordable (anywhere from $25 - $250).

In digital watches, you've Casios and Timex that make some rather interesting ones. Check out Casio's Path Finder or G-Shock line, or Timex's Iron Man line (if you're into digital that is).

If your boyfriend is into analog watches, take a look at Seiko. They make a great quality watches at a decent price. A lot of their watches are Rolex-look alikes at much cheaper prices (not cheap knockoffs, but similar styles).

Timex also has some good analog watches. Another good brand would be Victorinox, makers of the Swiss Army Knife. They have some interesting watches, as well.

If you've a higher price point, you can look at low-end Swiss watches such as Tag Heur, Raymond Weil, Tissot, or Longines. For instance, I'm in my mid twenties, and my wife recently gifted me with a gorgeous Raymond Weil Automatic for Christmas [1], since I often have to wear a suit and tie for work, and it's a very clean and dressy watch. Watches in similar styles are usually priced at around 1-2k. Those are lower end luxury watches.

If you've more to spend, you get into brands like Breitling, IWC, JLC, Patek etc. which go from 5k and upwards.

In conclusion, assuming that you're a younger couple and your boyfriend prefers "stylish" watches, I'd look at the following -- Fossil, Kenneth Cole, Victorinox, Tissot, Tag Heur, and Rolex (in increasing order of price). Good luck!

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Where can I buy the most up-to-date lingerie?

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johnnie

I have been keeping track of New York Fashion Week and yesterday when I watched a runway show I found a lingerie that looked so elegant and gorgeous on the model. I wish I can be that stunning in my lingerie too. However, I found most of my lingerie has been out-of-date. I think I need to add some fashionable and elegant ones but also made of high-quality fabrics. Can you guys give me some recommendations? Also where can I buy your recommended ones? Thanks!

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Hey, I am a big fan of fashion, too!! Anyway, for your information, I would like to recommend three brands to you: Aimer, Vicret and LePa.
Aimer has very fashionable design and it also can provide comfortable wearing experience. It is said that some contestants of Miss World 2012 also favor its products. I hear It has opened an online shop. Maybe you can google it.
Vicret is, no doubt, a very fashionable brand. If you are looking for the most up-to-date ones, this brand is an option. But I am afraid most of their products are for relatively young women. Also I think the fabric Vicret uses is not as good as Aimer.
Le Pala is a very expensive lingerie brand. To me, it âs more of a luxury brand and out of my reach. I have never tried this brand. Maybe you can give a try and share me with your experience.
Hope my reply is helpful to you.

Is there an advertising technique that sells better than sex, if so we do we keep resorting to sex appeal?

boldas.lov

Is sex appeal even currently the most popular advertising technique?

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The advertisement being used in any case has a specific aim for a specific brand/product. So depending on that specific purpose, a medium and message is chosen, which may or may not involve sexual appeal.

When you watch TV next time, take note of the vehicle most advertisements are using. It will change over the course of the day. Early morning children's programs will have ads that appeal to mum's emotional side - through her children, like a mum serving a certain jam for breakfast and her kids looking at her with loving grins as they eat it - and the kids' need for excitement and socialisation.

Sex appeal works if it is for the right product. You don't see world vision and other charities trying to gain income through sex appeal. Nor are calls for blood donations using it. And, think of political advertising before elections - do they use scantily clad bikini models next to their candidate?

The premise usually used behind sex appeal is that, by using or buying an offering, you will be able to attract the person depicted in the ad and for lack of better words, 'get laid'. The product becomes associated with sex. Think of 'The Lynx Effect' and so on.

It is great for products that communicate power, status and luxury goods. High-powered cars, expensive clothes, and as seen nearly all the time, for things like cologne, aftershave and so on. Fragrances are used to attract the opposite sex as one of if not the main purpose for using them, so sex appeal is a perfect tool for them. You will notice these products are typically aimed at men... If you are selling a product to retired women, sex appeal may not work so well!

So to conclude on your question - how well an advertising tool or technique works depend on the product and the target market. You cannot call sex appeal the 'best' tool. But it certainly has its place among the myriad of other tools for promoting a product.

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My bf makes more money that me and spends it all! Advice please.?

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Ang

Ok so I have my own house,2 kids and a full time job which doesnt make a lot but I pay all my bills and have a little left over to save and have a little fun.My bf makes about 3 times what I do monthly and shares expenses with 2 roommates.He pays when we go out to dinner weekly and buys us tickets to a few events now and then and has bought me a couple nice gifts in the 2 yrs we have been together.He is very generous with other people,lending one roommate 1,000 which hasent been paid back after a year,has given his parents almost 30,000 in the past yr for building a house and pays for a lot of the groceries for him and his roomies.He spends abt 3-4 days a week at my house though.He likes to go to the mall every weekend to shop..I dont have money for weekly shopping and have told him this.I usually end up sitting in a chair at the mall waiting on him to finish and spend a lot of time outside dressing rooms watching him try on clothes.I drive a 13 yr old car and he just got a new one 7 months ago and now is upgrading to a luxury car and I have to keep looking at the cars he is checking out online every weekend.I have a half broken cell phone which I will keep till it no longer works..meanwhile he is getting the newest iphone.He dresses in all name brands and thinks nothing of dropping $100 or more on one polo shirt.I dress nice but have never dropped that kind of money on one piece of clothing.Sometimes going shopping with him makes me sad to a degree...is that wrong of me..Advice please.
BTW although I make considerably less..I have more money in savings than he does.

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he sounds selfish actually ---- its been two years you should either be married or broken up because you dont have that spark and he does not have it ---- i could not let the lady i care for just sit while i shop --- i would love to take her shopping and buy her things ---- my suggestion is move on find someone a lot more responsible and who really does care for you ---- he sounds like my brother he has NOTHING and he has been earning very good money for the past 20 years and has no savings no house no nothing really ---- move on

Culturally speaking: I need to do this?

PistolPete

Pizzoll!

1. Comedian Russel Brand is a __________

2. I dont care what anyone says Lady Gaga is ___________

3. Did you like the VMA's?

4. Did your football team lose yesterday?

5. Where did you watch the game? (if you did)

6. Who puts a smile on your face?

7. What is for lunch today?

8. Do you go to church?

9. Where would you go on vacation if you were about to be arrested?

10. My dream house would be ___________
@fodaddy , by your answers i can tell you live in maryland and your a ravens fan...am i right?

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1. Comedian Russel Brand is a _ummmm....._____

2. I dont care what anyone says Lady Gaga is ___MAN. ( i read the interveiw)________

3. Did you like the VMA's? didnt watch...i refuse.

4. Did your football team lose yesterday? HELL NO!! Mike jenkins is a monster! GO COWBOYS!!!

5. Where did you watch the game? (if you did) my crib.....

6. Who puts a smile on your face? you

7. What is for lunch today? i was bad today...italian sub from Cosi

8. Do you go to church? no...i was supposed to

9. Where would you go on vacation if you were about to be arrested? Costa Rica....and go chill with my grandma there ,she smokes weed and she's like...a thousand years old.

10. My dream house would be ____nothin fancy, a luxury townhouse, a cottage on the beach._______

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Any UK website's that sell good quality tuder replica watches?

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Q. I'm wanting to buy a tuder replica and before you say it, NO I'm not going to buy a real one because spending £3000-£5000 on a watch is just mad, thanks in advance.

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I search on google,found some online stores deal in real watches at decent price,maybe you like them,try http://www.buy-cheap-rolex-watches.com/ or this website: http://www.cheaprolexshop.com/ you can buy Rolex,Tudor,or other brand watches,enjoy your luxury life without hurting your wallets.

Is Western Europe a major exporter of manufactured goods?

XinLei C

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Absolutely.

Germany is Europe's biggest economy and its top export is machinery:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gm.html
For France, the top exports are machinery and transportation equipment:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fr.html
and similarly for Great Britain:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/uk.html

The entire world knows about European cars, European airplanes (AirBus), European cell phones (Nokia), European luxury goods (high clothing, accessories, etc.), European watches (Swatch), European furniture (Ikea), and even European candy (Cadbury, Nestle, Lindt, etc.)

But Europe also produces many goods for industry (machine tools, parts, etc.) and goods that aren't clearly branded (buses, jet engines, optics, etc.)

In fact, the last time I went to my eye doctor, the machine used to take pictures of my eye was made in Germany.

In fact, one of the interesting elements of trade between developed countries is that they all export manufactured goods to each other.

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How much should I get payed ad hour for babysitting?

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melpaiger1

I am 15 and have been babysitting for 4 years, and have been a parent's helper since I was 10. A parent helper is watching the kids while the parent(s) are home.
I am starting a new family this Friday, and was wondering if anyone has ideas for how much I should get per hour.
The family has two kids 6 and 7 and I will be watching them on Monday and Fridays from 7:30am to 2pm.
Does anyone have any ideas?

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go for at least minimum wage an hour but i'd say at least $8 an hour in your case for 2 kids. even if it sounds alot they still need to pay you appropriately for your time and the luxury of in home child care.

What is the actual cost of a cruise for a family with 2 adults and 2 children, 4 and 5 yrs old?

Lost

I dont have a specific cruise in mind, but I am deployed and want vacation when I get back. I want to be able to have an idea on the total costs. I am not planning on being cheap but I also dont want to blow a bunch of money I dont have to.

This may sound selfish but I also dont want to sit around and watch my kids do crafts with Goofy for a week while spending thousands of dollars...

Also, what cruises are the most fun and which are the most expensive?
I should have said I am out of Texas.

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The average price for a cruise is about $150 per day per person. Kids are usually not any cheaper then a adult. Some cruises are more expensive like going through the Panama canal because the cost the ship pays for going through is rather large and each passenger in turn gets charged a bit more. A Alaska cruise also costs more because they (Alaskans) have to make their money in a short period of time(Mid May through early September). Carnival cruise lines would be the least expensive and then Royal Caribbean,Norwegian, Princess, Holland America, then Disney. After that you get into the luxury cruise lines.
What I originally did not make clear is that when you have 4 people in a cabin, it doesn't matter if they are kids or adults, they pay the same. But the third and fourth person in a cabin pays less then the first two.

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Are their cars in India or is the country still developing?

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Are their cars in India or is the country still developing? I often visualize India asa land of elephants and camels....Do cars go on the road? What do people do for a living their since they probably don't have certain luxuries that a great country like American would have? Do they have shops and places to eat food? What is the country like in general?

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Ok, first things first. The camels and elephants you think of are in the zoos/ desert/ designated wild areas(like safari). Very rarely you find them on the road, that too they are for shows/ rides - money making tricks for its owner.

You'll find lots of cars on roads, motorbikes and scooters are very popular. Buses, trains, planes - just as in another country. Even in the villages, people use motorbikes and bikes and buses.

What is your idea of luxury? In a typical Indian city, you'll find every house equipped with a fridge, washing machine, microwave too these days. To top it, you have house maids that are commonly employed for cleaning purposes. Hiring cooks is very in now in the cities.

India is filled with eateries. From street food to five star luxuries. Consumer is king and he can choose what he wants to eat.

The country is diverse in culture, language, traditions.In the cities - In a typical community, you'll find people talking different languages, but with a common state language. Men and women work, while kids are sent to schools which are very expensive. College goers usually hang out in clubs on the weekends, people party with booze and cigarettes. Families celebrate traditions with festive decorations, lots of food, show away wealth. Life is pretty interesting, never a dull moment.
Maruti- Suzuki is a famous car brand, but you can easily find Honda accord, Hyundai and occasionally a Mercedes Benz.

In the rural areas, the people are mostly into agriculture and rarely live on subsistence farming. They have produce which is nowadays sold to these supermarkets in the cities and so they get fair price for their work. They also send children to rural schools which are not as good as the city ones, but nevertheless more or less everyone is educated in the current world. Recreation is done by visits to cities, celebrating events and festivals.

Overall, the infrastructure is not very good in terms of bad roads. However, you can easily find a bus/ train from anywhere to anywhere unlike the USA where you are dependent on someone when you don't have a car. Eateries are cheap and varied, giving more options to the consumer. Corruption is rampant, India has a lot of money - just that it gets to a pockets of a few people.

Giving you an idea to take a glimpse into Bangalore, one of the cities in India-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uAGZ_ixh1g

May I have menâs attention? Which brand is watch do men want to wear?

Justin Smi

Love my boyfriend very much. He is handsome and sexy, I want to send him a gift. Maybe a watch is his favor.

Answer
A few more additional details would help -- how old are you (and your boyfriend), what's your budget, what's his style etc?

Assuming you are a young person who cares mostly about the style, take a look at Fossil or Kenneth Cole watches -- they tend to make stylish watches for young folks that quite good looking, both digital and analog. And they also tend to be rather affordable (anywhere from $25 - $250).

In digital watches, you've Casios and Timex that make some rather interesting ones. Check out Casio's Path Finder or G-Shock line, or Timex's Iron Man line (if you're into digital that is).

If your boyfriend is into analog watches, take a look at Seiko. They make a great quality watches at a decent price. A lot of their watches are Rolex-look alikes at much cheaper prices (not cheap knockoffs, but similar styles).

Timex also has some good analog watches. Another good brand would be Victorinox, makers of the Swiss Army Knife. They have some interesting watches, as well.

If you've a higher price point, you can look at low-end Swiss watches such as Tag Heur, Raymond Weil, Tissot, or Longines. For instance, I'm in my mid twenties, and my wife recently gifted me with a gorgeous Raymond Weil Automatic for Christmas [1], since I often have to wear a suit and tie for work, and it's a very clean and dressy watch. Watches in similar styles are usually priced at around 1-2k. Those are lower end luxury watches.

If you've more to spend, you get into brands like Breitling, IWC, JLC, Patek etc. which go from 5k and upwards.

In conclusion, assuming that you're a younger couple and your boyfriend prefers "stylish" watches, I'd look at the following -- Fossil, Kenneth Cole, Victorinox, Tissot, Tag Heur, and Rolex (in increasing order of price). Good luck!

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What's a nice watch for men and women that would range between $250-$500...closer to the high end?

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Sophia

Multiple brands would be helpful. Thanks.

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You can find a great Movado watch for about $450-$500. I actually bought one from Costco for $500 and it is very elegant and classy and of course is a Movado ;) If you have a Costco membership or you know someone who does don't miss the chance... Check it out... (I'm not a Costco owner hahaha)

What to wear at the office with a pinstripe suit?

miyuki & k

I like dark grey suits with white vertical pinstripes for business wear. I have also worn solid dark blue ones for variety, but I like grey ones better. White broadcloth shirts are most formal, but there may be alternatives that are still sober and dignified. What colors and patterns of shirts and ties do you suggest for my formal business look? How about shoes? For bonus points, what brands and models of watches would you wear with such a business ensemble? It seems that magazines have recommended many tres gauche combos, and celebrities have worn many tasteless ones, so people are confused about proper dress now. Some people who have answered questions in this category have good taste, but some do not.
Doesn't anyone know something about proper dress for business? Surely someone works in a proper and conservative office as I have. I see some people recommending garish and tasteless ensembles, somewhat along the lines of stuff Woody Allen once wore to be ridiculous, but now, other celebrities wear worse stuff and don't know or don't care if it is tasteless.
I want to see what people say about watches. For business, Simple is best, so "Cellinis' are the Rolexes proper to wear with suits. I saw one recently for $3650. My basic dress watches by Cartier, Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe cost $10,700 to $15,000 now. I have 2 Rolex sports watches. The gold bracelet "OP Datejust" cost $13,150 in 1994. My Breguet "Marine" cost $29,500. The most complicated Rolex is a "Cosmograph Daytona" chronograph. I think a new on in gold costs $19,450. The ultimate single complication is chimes, e.g, a $507,000 Vacheron Constantin "30010" platinum skeleton minute repeater. I have written seeral books about watches. I am working on the 4th edition of "THE COSTLIEST WATCH BRANDS". Rolex places 41st now. In earlier editions, it was 18th to 24th. Breguet was costliest with Patek philippe 2nd, Vacheron constantin 3rd and A. Lange & Sohne 4th. A new brand Richard Mille wins now.
My coloring shows my 2 Cherokee grandmothers, i.e black hair with red highlights (some grey around the ears since age 17), ruddy bronze tanned skin plus brown eyes. when i was age 10, we went to a Cherokee village at the foot of the Smoky mountains. The Indians nearly kept me. Dad was amused. They didn't notice my siblings who have olive skins and medium brown hair. I look Cherokee, but they do not.

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*laugh*

Ok.. first off, dark grey and white is pretty neutral as it can get. You could pretty much go for most colours, but I'd suggest lighter colours rather than the medim>dark colors. Why? because medium shades might be too intense against the contrast of the dark suit, and dark colored shirts will blend in too much... might make you look too .. dull.

Now, it depends on your skintone what colors look best on you. If you're light skinned, there are certain shades that will bring out your coloring, versus if you were dark or olive skinned. Without your notes on coloring, I can't really suggest any colours or any shades of colors... (example: yellows might make olive skin look too strange and dull, but the light blues/greens will bring olive skintones out) That's not a hard and fast rule because a very pale shade of yellow might look stunning against you, just not a green-yellow or a blue-yellow.. it's all relative in how the light hits your skin and bounces off the suit.

As for shirts/ties.. the general rule is that if your shirt is busy or bright, go for a neutral tie.

example: pinstriped suit, a light green shirt with faint white checks in it (not plaid..please), means you wear a tie that's a light grey/silver to pick up the white in the pinstripe, or even have a tie that's a mix of greens and silvers or a pattern to really bring out the shirt. You can go kind of crazy in terms of slick patterns with the ties (checks, stripes, light dots), but nothing like saxophones or weird babies on the front please... Spend up to about $100/tie, in a neutral silver or offsilver colour and it'll go with pretty much any shirt/suit combo.

As for shoes, if you have cash to blow, go to a high end store like Holt Renfrew in Toronto (depending on where you are, ask a woman..) and get a black and a brown pair of shoes, in real leather that are comfortable, and the same height (so that your pants will hang at the same height each time)

THen you'll need to get your pinstriped suit tailored to fit you perfectly, and to get the tailor to put a proper break in your pants so that they sit well over your new shoes. I like the Gucci loafers for men... if you can't afford high end, go to a place like a department store, or Aldos, or any place that sells trendy but decently done shoes.

The best watch? Rolex of course. Then Gucci or Prada. If you can't afford that, you could even go to Walmart and pick out a gorgeous smoked-grey face watch with a clean, silver band that would look great with your grey pinstriped suit. You can also try Fossil watches for a lower-end alternative that will last almost forever.

Some options for dress watches:

http://www.fossil.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=39175&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=957&iSubCat=967&iProductID=39175

http://www.fossil.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=39175&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=957&iSubCat=967&iProductID=39175

http://www.fossil.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=39449&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=957&iSubCat=967&iProductID=39449

http://www.fossil.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=30138&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=957&iSubCat=967&iProductID=30138

http://www.fossil.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=8524&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=957&iSubCat=967&iProductID=8524

http://www.fossil.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=15417&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=957&iSubCat=967&iProductID=15417

I think you get the idea.

If you need more help, email me.. via brokeinthecity@gmail.com

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So excited-getting ready to retire. Any good vacation ideas that are fairly reasonable?

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Zelda

I also am single so do not want a family, romantic couple kind of place. A cruise? Europe too expensive. Mexico, Alaska, U.s.? I live in CA. Thanks!

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How about small ship cruise? They are more expensive than the giant resort ships but there are always singles and everyone mixes well because they are of similar mind set! You also don't get drunks, morons and screaming out of control kids!

Dragged on to our very first cruise (Princess, Vancouver to Anchorage) by my wife kicking and screaming I would hate it. Loved it!

Tried the big lines for several cruises. HOWEVER we didn't like the crowds and missing the "real world" you pass by on the way to the next money making tourist stop, complete with 2+ other cruise ships also docked!

Have been all over the world visiting remote/fantastic sites (impossible for big ships to get at) in small ships since.

Went on 100 person ship Anchorage to Vancouver 2011.
Never saw a big ship!
Never stopped at a tourist trap town!
No dancing girls or casino.
No crowds or queues!
Visited back of beyond small towns - bet you have never been to a hammer museum - we have now!
We spent most of the time out in the Zodiacs seeing the best show on earth - NATURE!
In front of a glacier having a 10,000 ton calving (mini tsunami moved us all around).
Standing in a salmon spawning stream with the fish swimming through our feet.
Being one side of a river watching bears catching salmon on the other side!
Spending 2 hours drifting with a pod of about 20 humpback whales bubble feeding - something you never expect to see other than on TV.
Sea otters, Sea lions, humpback breaching about 50ft from us!
Barbecued on a spit of land surrounded by nature/mini icebergs/Eagles!
Drifting with a pod of Orca whales as we approached northern Victoria Island.
Total sensory overload all the time etc. etc.
You don't compromise comfort or good food!
The choice is yours! We never go on big ships now!

Yes they are more expensive - but worth it!

Our next trip (this year it is in an 80 person ship) will be staying within the Glacier Park area and we will not visit any towns but we will be trekking / exploring / whale watching / kayaking / glacier watching. Hope not to see another ship!
This is the company we are going with.
Not as luxury as some of the other small ships, but we also choose by outstanding itinerary!
Best time for whale watching is last 2 weeks of July.
http://www.un-cruise.com/alaska-discoverâ¦

what is your opinion on wedding videography?

Leah

A must-have?
An expensive luxury?

Also, do you know how much something like that can cost?
Memories are more important than money, but honestly I have NO idea what that kind of thing runs!

Did you have or do you plan to have a videographer?

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My opinion is that it's an expensive extra (not really a luxury). A couple most likely watches their wedding video a handful of times early in their marriage. Except for close family and friends, I can't imagine that anyone would be interested in watching it. Wedding albums with beautiful stills are more impressive. I would rather beef up the photography package and forego the video.

Millions of couples were married before video cameras were invented. They have beautiful photographs and don't feel like they are missing anything.

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My face is really pale?

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Emmie

The rest of my body has gotten tan over the summer, but my face is ghostly pale. I also have somewhat bad acne on my face. I heard that tanning is a quick fix for acne, but can actually harm it in the long-run. Is there any makeup (i.e. toner, cover-up) or fake tanners that will make my face more tan but not hurt my acne?

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I have no idea WHO have been giving you advice . . . . but if you want the rest of your legs & arms go pale, wear long jeans, long sleeves to even out with your face.

If you've got acne, EXPOSING THEM to the sun will only permanently DISCOLOR THEM.

Take the Skin Picture Quiz - Identify These Common Skin Conditions on MedicineNet.

Sunscreen will not protect you from getting burned.

Sunscreen will only make your moles or freckles larger, bumpier & darker, if you have them already. Not just moles, but freckles, skin tags, seborrheic keratoses, Discoid Lupus, Bullous Pemphegoid, Lentigo (Google search them) and lentigines -- nearly always non-cancerous skin lesions

Sunscreen will not protect you from skin cancer.

Sunscreen will not protect you if you have allergies, I never thought I had allergies!

Sunscreens also discolor your skin - for ever!

Sunscreen blocks Vitamin D as well.

Sunscreen also is flammable after it is on your skin. A Massachusetts man said he suffered second-degree burns from a grill after applying sunscreen aerosol spray on parts of his body.

But I had Discoid Lupus caused from the sun. Google it. Took 12 years for mine to almost 'fade'. I don't want any more lupus appearing on my skin, so now I'm more & more into protecting myself. Bullous Pemphegoid is another skin disorder. Google that, too!

Any skin-lightening products containing hydroquinone would be considered new drugs, according to the proposed FDA regulations. The products would require FDA approval before being sold to the public and would only be available with a doctor's prescription. BB CREAMS included.

For more information, visit the FDA website, search for COSMETICS

Best sunscreen: wear denim clothing, floppy hat, or umbrella. They were invented to protect us from the elements.

Your tan will fade after several months even years, depends how old you are now or how long you've been tanned. I was a vendor outside, sitting only in the shade, until a car parked in front of me, the glass reflecting right @ me, during sunset (3hours), caused my chest to tan (not burn) and discolored, for about 3 weeks. Use a wash cloth to exfoliate, allowing new skin to take over, when you take a shower and use bath & body wash.

Watch Mirror, Mirror when the evil queen played by Julia Roberts wanted to look as fair as the princess played by Lily Collins. I came from a vacay in Ireland, and many of the people there working in the profession (luxury hotels and banks, etc.) have beautiful white complexion!
This is what beautiful flawless skin looks like:
http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/dos-and-donts/hairstyle-pictures-today/2012/05/15/zooey-deschanel-side-swept-chocolate-curls
Google Liv Tyler. http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=liv+tyler&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
Or Google Catherine Zeta Jones - she's 42 with beautiful skin.
Watch The Duchess - Keira Knightly has flawless complexion - a natural beauty.
Taylor Swift is another starlet with beautiful skin, in her 20's.
Nicole Kidman has flawless skin (barely wears makeup) or Julianne Moore, who is 7 yrs. younger than me! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2325045/Cannes-Film-Festival-2013-Nicole-Kidman-protects-big-hair-umbrella.html
Google: Dita von Teese she's the queen of retro style.
Google: Pale Complexion celebrities.About 513,000 results

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2314647/Has-plastic-surgery-20-Korean-beauty-pageant-contestants-look-Pictures-contest-hopefuls-goes-viral.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Tanning, is a result for 'damaged skin' and no products can reverse you from skin cancer or damaged skin, may prevent you from pre-mature aging, but that's part of the billion dollar beauty industry.

I don't feel attractive, body hair?

crackkbbyy

I'm 19 and i'm very pale, lately i've started to notice that i have a lot of body hair like on my stomach and back, i know it's natural but i feel unattractive because of it and the fact that not all of it is blonde. What can i do about it?
I also have very sensitive skin so stuff like nair gives me allergic reactions.

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What Men Want: Teeth More Important Than Hair, Clothes In Match.com Survey 2-7-13
The online dating site conducted a three-year study of over 5,000 single men and women and came up with a list of the top 10 things men judge women on. The least surprising news? Over half of the list was appearance-based. It makes sense -- women have seemed to adjust their getting-ready times accordingly, devoting 136 full days of their lives primping and preening for a night out, according to another 2008 survey.

EXAMPLE OF ONE FROM YA Poster, who've tried everything. . .
-WAXING: the wax usually irritates my sensitive skin. I used an organic wax once and it worked out much better than the regular one I used but it still didn't stop my skin from getting red & irritated.
-THREADING: this is an option that isn't as bad as the other things I have used. But I prefer not to do it unless it really is the only other option I have.
-SMOOTHAWAY: this is the little pink hair removing applicator. If you're not familiar with it, look it up on Google and you might get an idea as to what it is. I use Smoothaway when I don't have another option. But more often than not it irritates my skin and my skin turns red on the sides of my upper lip. And it makes it worse when I try to put my face lotion on.
-HAIR REMOVING CREAM: I used this a few times but this irritates my skin more than anything else I have ever used. My skin turns red and all that....

GLAMOUR magazine's monthly man survey March 2013:
1. You hook up with a woman you like a lot, but she has a few days' worth of stubble on her legs. Is there a future here?
Sure. 61% of guys do't care about leg stubble.
Nope. 15%
24% only if there's an explanation, like a citywide razor shortage.

Watch Mirror, Mirror when the evil queen played by Julia Roberts wanted to look as fair as the princess played by Lily Collins. I came from a vacay in Ireland, and many of the people there working in the profession (luxury hotels and banks, etc.) have beautiful white complexion!
This is what beautiful flawless skin looks like:
http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/dos-and-donts/hairstyle-pictures-today/2012/05/15/zooey-deschanel-side-swept-chocolate-curls
Google Liv Tyler. http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=liv+tyler&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
Or Google Catherine Zeta Jones - she's 42 with beautiful skin.
Watch The Duchess - Keira Knightly has flawless complexion - a natural beauty.
Taylor Swift is another starlet with beautiful skin, in her 20's.
Nicole Kidman has flawless skin or Julianne Moore, who is 7 yrs. younger than me!

Google: Pale Complexion celebrities.About 513,000 results

No one looks forward to their hair removal routine, regardless of what it is. Each option comes attached to its unique drawbacks. Shaving is terribly time-consuming and has to be repeated daily in order to achieve best results. Waxing is painful while hair removal creams can be smelly and irritating to the skin. Electrolysis is effective and near-permanent⦠but it's also expensive to the point of being outside of the average person's budget.There is NOTHING PERMANENT, not even laser. Once you stopped? They will grow back like before, it's permanent FOR YOU, because you have to keep at it. . . . for EVER & EVER.
People Magazine Red Carpet Style issue, page 75, Sienna Miller, showing 'beard' blonde hair, even with makeup.

THREE MOST COMMON MYTHSl:
1.The rate of hair regrowth will not change because of hair removal.
2.Hair coverage will not change in density; your body has a set number of hair follicles.
3.Ingrown hairs are common but not impossible to avoid; everyone has different susceptibility to ingrown hairs.

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