Word: lavishness
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Right now, though, the entire city is encapsulated in the strange juxtaposition of lavish luxury hotel beside devastated concrete hulk. For every sign of hope and prosperity, there is always a sign of war and destruction looming large behind...
...most dramatic proof yet of Asia's rising musical sophistication came in late May, when the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra exhibited the region's newest high-profile cultural trophy: the Dutch conductor Edo de Waart, who will take over as artistic director in October. In a lavish press conference worthy of the debut of a new SUV line, on the 71st floor of Hong Kong's tallest skyscraper, De Waart led the orchestra in a short piece by John Adams. Then the intense, affable maestro spelled out his grandiose ambitions: De Waart, 63, one of the world's most accomplished...
...functional space, but that hasn't stopped designers and architects from turning the humble toilet into a room of surprises. With breathtaking vistas, wacky themes or lavish materials, there are rest rooms out there that'll make you feel like a million bucks each time you spend a penny...
...Cologne: The Haxenhaus Authenticty is prized at Cologne's Haxenhaus. Dishes served at its regular luoderei (or lavish feasts) are based on extensively researched medieval menus and recipes. Diners can expect hearty fare, such as blood sausage, dumplings and pork leg, all eaten (naturally) with the fingers. Including wine, beer or soft drinks, the meal will set you back $81 per person...
...from the Pudding to their own personal accounts, via the organization’s credit card machine. Over the next several months, the campus buzzed about the details that began to emerge, as prosecutors alleged that the two had used the stolen money to finance a “lavish lifestyle...