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☆ A Manhattan Penthouse With a Rooftop Infinity Pool Sells for Deep Discount
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( E.B. Solomont | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

A Manhattan penthouse with a rooftop swimming pool has sold for $18.75 million, a roughly 40% discount from its original asking price of $30 million in 2022. Property records show the buyer of the Tribeca condo unit was Bill Haussmann, founder of Prestige Medical Imaging, a New York-based medical-imaging company acquired in 2021 by private-equity firm Atlantic Street Capital. The seller was Simon Posen, a U.K.-born investor.

Persons: Bill Haussmann, Simon Posen Organizations: Tribeca, Prestige Medical, Street Capital Locations: Manhattan, New York, U.K

☆ Actor Catherine Deneuve opens Paris store Printemps' holiday display
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] A shopper takes picture of the festive window decorations for the Christmas season at Printemps Haussmann department store in Paris, France, November 9, 2023. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes Acquire Licensing RightsPARIS, Nov 9 (Reuters) - French actor Catherine Deneuve kicked off the holiday shopping season in Paris on Thursday, presiding over a ribbon-snipping ceremony for the Christmas window displays of department store Printemps. The Boulevard Haussmann store was outfitted with tags that fluttered under the awning, while puppet seagulls and owls made of paper flapped in the windows among piles of wish lists. Cooler weather in October and November contributed to a rebound in sales, however, according to Stephane Roth, general manager marketing, communication and architecture of the Printemps group. As for holiday meals, Deneuve said it was best to "stick with the classics", including foie gras and chestnuts.

Persons: Gonzalo Fuentes, Catherine Deneuve, Deneuve, Stephane Roth, Bernadette Chirac, Bernadette, I've, Mimosa Spencer, Ed Osmond Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Thomson Locations: Printemps Haussmann, Paris, France, Printemps, Haussmann

☆ 28 Best Gifts for Dog Lovers
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Jennifer Tzeses | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +15 min

Browse the ideas below, and take a look at our roundups of expert-approved products to keep your pet calm and the best gifts for cat lovers too. For the bakerThe Dash Dog Treat Maker—a small waffle iron with bone-shaped plates—lets your pal whip up homemade dog treats. Many similar custom pet portraits are available on Etsy, including a Mini Custom Watercolor Pet Portrait from Riverry Studio and a Custom Watercolor Pet Portrait from Pet Portrait Galaxy. “I will treasure them forever.” Haussmann also loves custom pet portraits and gifted one to his brother-in-law. For any dog ownerBaapet Dog Leash with Padded Handle $9+ at AmazonWe included the Baapet Dog Leash with Padded Handle as the best for everyday use in our list of the best leashes for every type of dog.

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☆ Her New Husband Came With a Haussmann-Style Apartment in Paris
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Tim Mckeough | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

By the time Megan Grehl finally met Côme Ménage, it felt as if their relationship was meant to be. “We missed each other by a month,” said Ms. Grehl, 37, who now runs her own interior design studio. You just missed Côme. When she posted a photo of the Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, brownstone where she had rented an apartment, Mr. Ménage got in touch. Image Côme Ménage, a Brooklyn-based architect, and his wife, Megan Grehl, an interior designer, renovated his 19th-century apartment in Paris as their second home.

Persons: Megan Grehl, Côme Ménage, Grehl, Neri, Hu, Ménage, “, ”, she’d, Côme, Zack DeZon, Yves, Ren Locations: Shanghai, New York, Bedford, Stuyvesant , Brooklyn, Brooklyn, Paris, Williamsburg , Brooklyn

☆ As China reopens and data surprises, economists are starting to get less gloomy
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-16 | by ( Elliot Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The European Central Bank is expected to continue raising rates aggressively in the short-term as the euro zone economy proves more resilient than anticipated. Haussmann Visuals | Moment | Getty ImagesAfter China's reopening and a deluge of positive data surprises in recent weeks, economists are upgrading their previously gloomy outlooks for the global economy. Berenberg also upgraded its euro zone forecast in light of recent news flow, particularly falling gas prices, a consumer confidence recovery and a modest improvement in business expectations. watch now"As Germany is more exposed to gas risks than the euro zone as a whole, it suggests that the euro zone likely did not fare (much) worse than Germany late last year and may thus have avoided a significant contraction in Q4 GDP," Schmieding said. Berenberg therefore raised its calls for the annual average change to real GDP in 2023 from a 0.2% shrinkage to 0.3% growth.

☆ Paris workers disrupt Galeries Lafayette Christmas tree-lighting ceremony
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

PARIS, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Protesting workers demanding higher salaries disrupted a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony under the historic dome of the Paris department store Galeries Lafayette on Wednesday. “Not happy! Not happy,” protesters chanted, waving union flags and tooting horns as store director Alexandre Liot tried to address journalists. Marc Correas, a salesman in the women’s shoe department, said workers were protesting for higher salaries. Reporting by Mimosa Spencer; Editing by Leslie AdlerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ 7 best dog harnesses to shop in 2022, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

Dog harnesses versus collars: Which one is best? Best dog harnesses to shopBelow, we compiled expert-recommended back- and front-clip dog harnesses that can work with your dog’s training, demeanor and size. Best dog harness overall: Wild One“This harness looks good, is well constructed and comes with really nice matching leashes,” Haussmann said. Best adjustable dog harness: WildebeestWildebeest’s no-pull dog harness — which Haussmann said is both functional and durable — offers four highly adjustable straps along with a single buckle to easily get it on or off, according to the brand. , a certified dog trainer and co-founder of dog training service Dogboy NYC.

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