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Swiss Army's Newest Knife

Victorinox introduces the first new Swiss Army soldier knife since 1961

New World Sailing Boat Speed Record

Macquarie Innovation was timed at speeds in excess of 51 knots during a 20-second run on December 19, 2008

All I Want for Christmas Is a Good Dram

Times are tough, so now's the perfect time to indulge in a little soothing whisky

Orvis' Hot Rod

As the recession hits retailers, lifestyle brand Orvis is using its award-winning new Helios fly rod to fish for new customers—and reel old ones back in

Executive Gift Guide 2008

What to get the executive in your life

Retail Bankruptcy: Only the Strong Will Survive

With sales plummeting and no financing available for reorganization, struggling retailers such as Bon-Ton and Dillard's may be in big trouble

Despite Gloom, NYC Fall Art Auction Sets Records

Collectors are braving the economy to buy art. At Sotheby's, a Degas oil painting sells for a record $37 million

Yes, Virginia, There Is a Recession

With tight budgets and job jitters, kids are more apt to find tube socks than an Xbox under the tree

Buying Your Own Golf Course

Want to own your own golf course? With plenty available across the U.S., there are bargains out there. But first-time buyers shouldn't let their hearts overrule their heads

• Plus: Golf Courses on the Block
• Plus: Talk About a Good Walk Spoiled

Golf School as a Tool

Companies are increasingly using clinics to reward employees, entertain clients, and boost morale

Single Malt Whisky: To Age or Not to Age?

Scottish distillers are getting more playful with what they add to their whiskies and how long they leave them in the cask

Virtual Reality Golf Takes Off in Korea

Nearly 300,000 Koreans play virtual golf regularly, and Golfzon, one of the country's fastest-growing companies, is enjoying the trend

• Slide Show: The World's Best Golf Courses, a Virtual Tour

Talking to Mario Batali

Chef Mario Batali discusses celebrity, his biggest mistake, and cautions about the possible perils of opening a restaurant in this economic climate

• Slide Show: Top Chefs on Opening Shop

Pop Goes the Bubble in Chinese & Indian Art

Fallout from the global economic crisis hits the opening sale of modern and contemporary Asian art at Sotheby's in Hong Kong

• Slide Show: Biggest Winners at Sotheby's Asian Art Auction

French Restaurants Feel Economic Pinch

Nearly 3,000 restaurants and cafés in France have closed this year, as the crunch begins to bite

Lifestyles of the Rich, Famous and Incredibly Fast: the Ascari Race Resort

Members of Ascari Race Resort can drive everything from Ferraris to F1 race cars at their private track in Spain

When CEOs Become Winemakers

Many successful CEOs love wine, and some choose to make their own. Then they find out just how difficult—and expensive—it can be

• Slide Show: Chief Executive Winemakers

Good to The Last Drop?

A blend of some 70 rare malt whiskies, The Last Drop sells for $2,000 a bottle. Is it worth it?

Sotheby's Auction of Hirst Works Tops $125 Million

A sale of pieces by the provocative British artist has raised more than $125 million -- a record for an auction of works by a single artist

Discount Designers

As the economy struggles, high-fashion designers like Vera Wang and Stella McCartney are finding success in selling lower-priced lines

• Slide Show: The Most Affordable Fashion Designers
• Slide Show: Most Powerful People in Fashion

Where to Find the Best Bars

For both visitors and locals, the Internet is jammed with sites offering great advice about where to find the most salubrious watering holes

Tiger's $1.1 Billion Dubai Sand Trap

Tiger Woods may be sporting his biggest trophy yet: a luxury golf course hewn from the sands of the Arabian desert.

Booze: Who's Drinking What Where

While much of the world consumes local hooch, many of the world's biggest spirits companies have made significant inroads into new markets

• Slide Show: The World’s Best-Selling Booze

Refocusing on Digital Cameras

Digital cameras are increasingly easy to use. They've gotten a lot cheaper, too—a boon to consumers, but not to camera companies

• Slide Show: The Best Digital Camera for the Buck

Estates: Divvying Up the Silver

To forestall bitter fights over heirlooms, some families are turning to unconventional solutions for dividing property among heirs

Making Sure Your Art Is Yours

For collectors, buying title insurance can offer peace of mind or a full settlement if it turns out their artwork has a murky past

World's Best Vodka? It's Anybody's Guess

Vodka's taste notes are so subtle that people make their choices based on bottle and label design, country of origin—and brand story

• Slide Show: The Best Vodkas

Gary Vaynerchuk Is Thirsty

The host of WineLibraryTV wants to use the Internet to make him bigger than Emeril Lagasse, Rachael Ray, and Oprah

• Slide Show: Gary Vaynerchuk's Top 10 Wines
• Slide Show: Web Sites for Wine Lovers

Tequila Grows Up, and Gets More Expensive

In the past, tequila drinkers were typically bikers, students, and bandits. Now they are also CEOs and connoisseurs

• Slide Show: Today's Top Tequilas

Style

Knocking on Haute Couture's Door

• Slide Show: Scaling the Heights of Fashion

Eating & Drinking

The Next Tequila

Micro Beers Brew Up Big Business

• Slide Show: America's Best Craft Beers

Building a Facebook for Wine

• Slide Show: Web Sites for Wine Lovers

New Whiskies from Old Casks

• Slide Show: Ten High-End Whiskies from the Highlands

Today's Best Gourmet Chocolate Brands

A Centuries-Old Drink Improves with Age

• Slide Show: The Making of Cognac

Shopping

Wristwatches for the Rich

• Slide Show: High-End Watches for the Holidays

Dove (D)evolution

• Slide Show: How to Get the Girl