New York's animal lovers have one less thing to worry about. And so do the city's stray cats. Local architects donated their design and engineering skills to an animal-rescue mission by designing warm, weatherproof, portable and safe shelters for New York City’s stray cats.

Global asset management firm, the Carlyle Group purchased an industrial warehouse near the westside High Line for $16 million, according to public records filed with the city yesterday, Dec. 27. The firm has plans for a 10-story residential building on the site.

Last month at Paris' Jaeger-LeCoultre's Unique Auction not only brought out some top bidders but also set ten world records.

Ferrari has created the world’s fastest limousine in the world, hands down with top speed at 166 mph, recently, shown before Christmas in London taking up two parking spaces. This Ferrari 360 Modena showcased in red, caught the attention of many shoppers in the Knightsbridge vicinity, with enough interior room to fit up to eight people, making this long Ferrari the top choice in all limousines, but in order to get your hands on this one, the price tag is a hefty US$390,000.

We like to celebrate milestones in Las Vegas. After all, most of our history gets demolished to make way for the future. Beginning Jan. 1, “Le Rêve — The Dream” will celebrate its 3,000th performance.

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This year at Art Basel, there was an interesting collaboration from New York graffiti artist Miguel Parades and Porsche. The most amazing thing about this piece of artwork is the Japanese-inspired patterns that are featured throughout the 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster, not to mention number 176 out of 356 units.

And so, Facebook Inc.--headed by San Francisco Haute Lister Marc Zuckerberg-- is expected to go public in the spring at a valuation of $100 billion or more, which would place it proudly amongst the most valuable companies in the world. Facebook's IPO is expected to create over 1000 millionaires.

Hotel Chatter reports that the Cooper Square Hotel is now officially rebranded as Andre Balazs' Standard East Village.

Knowledge of tap, jazz and ballet? Check. Over 5-foot-8? Check. Can sing up-tempo Broadway style and a ballad? Check. If you can do this and more, you have a shot at being a showgirl in Las Vegas.

Premier Egyptian jewellery designer Azza Fahmy has created a special nine piece collection in support of the British Museum's upcoming exhibition Hajj: Journey to the heart of Islam running from 26 January through 15 April. Fahmy was briefed by the Museum as to the cultural and religious significance of the exhibition and has created contemporary pieces which reflect spiritual objects used during times of travel.

The Leaning Hyatt of Abu Dhabi or The Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi has officially opened. The hotel has 189 rooms and suites and is located on top the 18 degrees leaning Capital Gate Building.

Danny Meyer appeared on CNBC this afternoon to speak of his next venture, North End Grill, scheduled to open sometime next week in Battery Park City Hotel, with Executive Chef Floyd Cardoz behind the menu.

Photographer Erik Kabik gets behind the scenes at many of Las Vegas’ biggest events, concerts and celebrity sightings. Kabik, who shoots for Retna, put together his list of the best photos of 2011.

The upcoming London Boat Show is already creating a buzz with news that organizers plan to showcase products and services fit perfectly for the high-end buyer including 50 new brands, a new Luxury Lifestyle & Supercar showcase and more.

A San Francisco house party generated $30,000 for the Center for Music National Service (MNS), a national nonprofit organization based in San Francisco.

A condo unit located in the Wilshire building that was previously owned by the late Farrah Fawcett has just been sold for $1.55 million.

Actress Rose McGowan has just purchased a nearly 3,000-square-foot four-bedroom home in the Hollywood Hills.