Would You Pay $50,000 To Survive The Apocalypse?
Robert Vicino is building luxurious underground bunkers equipped to sustain survivors in a post-apocalyptic world.
Clare O'Connor, Forbes StaffRobert Vicino is building luxurious underground bunkers equipped to sustain survivors in a post-apocalyptic world.
Clare O'Connor, Forbes StaffOne of the largest saltwater pearls ever recorded was sold for $254,500 at Christie’s Dubai sale of Important Jewels on Wednesday. The baroque drop-shaped natural pearl weighing 239.7 grains (59.92 carats) is set with a diamond foliate surmount and comes with a 42-cm. long diamond chain. read »
#19 Amstel Light Heineken Nederland Clear, straw yellow with a thin white head. A fuller nose than I'd expect from a light beer, malty and hoppy, a bit of lemon. But the taste is thin as expected. Watery lager, no weird flavors, but dull. Grade: D read »
If you want to make some money off rich people relocating and carving up the property markets worldwide for themselves in the next 10 years, hire a realtor in Moscow, Shanghai, Mumbai or São Paulo. Or better yet, all four. read »
One writer states that Donald Trump's "hair is a national joke." But Trump does not care about his hair. He cares about his business and his heirs. read »
Mumbai real estate prices have been on a tear lately, with the city now around 50% more expensive than that capitalist Arab mecca of Dubai. Dubai has been the traditional second home for rich Indian investors and now that trend is accelerating with Dubai offering some bargains following the real estate slump there. read »
There was much glee in certain quarters over a Wednesday poll from ABC News and the Washington Post, which showed that 78 percent of Americans were opposed to “cutting spending on Medicare.” I’m not sure why anyone should be shocked that many Americans oppose cuts to entitlement spending. Nor am I sure why anyone should be happy about this fact, given that both liberal and conservative policy experts agree on the need for entitlement reductions. read »