International eXcellence attended a small soiree last night at the Groucho Club hosted by Vestra Wealth and Alain de Botton from the School of Life. Now at first glance it may seem an odd marriage to team a philosophy/psychology school with a wealth company, but it is without doubt a very good idea indeed.
Survey shows that more than half believe wealthy starts at £10m or more.
- 55% believe you need £10m or above to be deemed wealthy
- More than 20% believe you need £100m or above to be deemed wealthy
- 2/3 of people believe ‘celebrity’ wealth has skewed our perceptions
The process of the regionalisation of Latin America has clearly seen Brazil emerge as the dominant single nation in the region, with some 193 million of a total of 572 million population on the continent, contributing to 40% of the region's total GDP. This massive success is partly due to the underlying power of the demographic expansion of Brazil, as well as the pragmatic nature of its people, and has taken place despite the less than optimal policies of the country's popular President from 2003-2010 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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With deadlock in Washington and default date looming on the 17th there seems to be a general feeling that when the time comes one party will blink and the problem will go away, after all America will never default?
I have always been fascinated by the relationship between the film industry and social mood not just in Hollywood, but indeed globally. At times film directors and producers show an uncanny ability to predict and anticipate themes and stories that will appeal to the public in future years when the film completes the transition from inception to completion. Often the way a film is received by the public acts as a data point to current public social values and moods at the time of release.
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The EC 135
- When it comes to comfort, luxury and design the EC 135 is a world leader. Created with a collaboration of Eurocopter and Hermès, it is focussed entirely on the needs of high-net worth individuals. The helicopter boasts a spacious cabin for four people to sit in pure comfort with ample storage space.With an interior by Hermès, the EC 135 helicopter is covered in naturally resistant calf leather with handcrafted seats and upholstery. With air conditioning the EC 135 is designed entirely for the comfort of the passenger.
The Bell 206 JetRanger
