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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...analysts agree that where the stock market goes, so goes luxury spending. As Neiman Marcus president and CEO Karen Katz points out, "The last time there was an election, it threw us all into a tizzy." Even with a recently lackluster market, people still seem to be willing to pamper themselves with premium products and services--whether that means buying a $290 face cream in New York City or a $9,000 LCD TV in Tokyo. Luxury now enters every room in the house: LauraStar, a global ironing-supply company, sells an ironing system for $999, above. The better...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Hey, Big Spenders | 9/14/2004 | See Source »

...PAMPER YOUR CAR A LITTLE. Basic maintenance, such as changing the oil on schedule and keeping the tires properly inflated, makes a difference in gas mileage, says AAA spokesman Justin McNaull: "About one-third of cars on the road don't have their tires properly inflated, and it's costing you fuel economy and shortening the life...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Money: Fill 'er Up for Less | 4/12/2004 | See Source »

...what illegal substance was he on? Prohibition-era booze.) Bonds could be playing at that level. When he walks to the plate, he's not really facing the pitcher on the mound; he's facing down the legends of the game. That quest is motivation enough for him to pamper and punish his body legally. Or perhaps illegally...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Baseball Takes A Hit | 3/15/2004 | See Source »

...DUBAI Burj Al Arab Big-spending guests at the world's tallest hotel get their own individual business center and private elevator service between the two floors of the suite. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide breathtaking views of the Gulf, and guests can pamper themselves with a wide range of full-size Herm?s toiletries, all for just $5,435 a night...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: All the President's Beds | 11/24/2003 | See Source »

...snip at $5,500 a night. DUBAI BURJ AL ARAB Big-spending guests at the world's tallest hotel get their own individual business center and private elevator service between the two floors of the suite. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide breathtaking views of the Gulf, and guests can pamper themselves with a wide range of full-size Hermès toiletries, all for just $5,435 a night...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: All the President's Beds | 11/23/2003 | See Source »

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