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St.
Louis business thrives because of hard-working local executives.
And those with the most hectic of schedules deserve to have
fun too. So what to get for these high-powered individuals?
Some of the most extravagant toys on the market, of course.
While many of these items aren’t gender specific,
it’s likely that the man in your life would love to
see any of the following topped with a bow and presented
as a gift this holiday season.
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The
2005 Lotus Elise weighs less than 2,000 pounds, has 190
horsepower and a 6-speed transmission. Delivery in April
2004, price estimate of under $39,000. Available from Behlman
Midrivers Lotus Inc., 636-397-2700.
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The
brand-new ERC Fusion Driver features a high-performance
forged titanium face, a lightweight carbon composite
body and threepart internal weighting that provides
distance enhancing trajectory and stability. Available
in early December at Golfzilla, 11004 Manchester Road,
966-7567 |
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Designated
home theaters include automated lighting, surround sound
audio, projectors, screens and a variety of theater seating.
Either theme-designed like old movie palaces or custom fit
within the hearth room of a home, they are completely controlled
by a single remote. Available from The Screening Room, 10311
Clayton Road, 991-5999 |
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The
all-new LG Electronics 60-inch plasma is an HDTV monitor for
the ultimate visual experience. At only 4 inches thick, it
can be mounted on a wall like a picture, it doubles as a high
resolution computer display and the flexible PIP (picture-in-picture)
option allows for image rotation, enabling the viewing of
two separate programs or sources at the same time. $14,999.
Available at The Sound Room, 636-537-0404, www.thesoundroom.com. |
Your
custom home theater can be so much more. Choose your design
from Theater Magic’s images or use your own to create
a theater room that becomes a private retreat when your
mood switches from movies to meditation, or from sports
to sanctuary. Contact Theater Magic at 636-265-4000 or www.theater-magic.com. |
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The
“Giraffe” is a self-standing and self-serving
beverage container, suitable for serving three or more
guests at the same table. It holds 108 ounces of liquid
(equal to nine 12-oz. beers), and the tube and faucet
swivel for easy pouring from any sitting position around
the table. $189.Available from Longneck Distributing,
www.longneckdist.com. |
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The
2004 Hummer H2 has the features necessary for all of your
hardcore adventures, as well creature comforts including
a leather-wrapped steering wheel with secondary audio controls,
optional heated leather seats and a new DVD Navigation radio.
Base price of $49,270.Available at Lynch Hummer, 800-HUMMER-9
or www.LynchHummer.com |
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The
V12 Vanquish is all hand-crafted and hand-built. It offers
every imaginable amenity, including a Formula-racing shifter,
heated seats and windshield and a navigational system. Starting
around $240,000. Available at Moore Aston Martin, 636-394-0900. |
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Apple PowerBook G4, available in 12-, 15- and 17-inch models
weighing between 4.6 and 6.9 pounds, features a backlit
keyboard,AirPort Extreme wireless networking, software for
burning CDs and DVDs and much more. Starting at $1,599.
Available at the Apple Store, 965-3213, or www.apple.com. |
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The
Sympathie chronograph with bi-retrograde perpetual calendar
from Roger Dubuis features a square-cambered case in
18kt polished and satiny white gold, a sapphire back
and a crocodile-skin strap. Water-resistant and one
of only 28 pieces produced. $63,800. Available at Neiman
Marcus, 567- 9811, precious jewels department. |
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