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intheBUZZ intheBUZZ Porsche’s New LMP1 Race Car Porsche concludes its 2013 test programme with the new LMP1 race car on the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve near Portimão, Portugal. Hope for the Philippines Community Service Responsibility by Peninsula Hotels development at Porsche greatly. On the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team gave Mark Webber the opportunity to conduct the initial tests. From 1st Jan 2014, Mark Webber officially joins the Porsche factory team as a works driver. To work towards making further improvements of the entire hybrid technology on their production cars, Porsche will be constantly finding new approaches in the development, implementation and application of leading edge efficiency technologies. To create the all-new LMP1 race car, which has a highly efficient, high-performance hybrid drive, Porsche’s engineers developed a hybrid system consisting of a four-cylinder petrol engine with direct injection and two energy recuperation systems. The recovered energy is stored in a battery until retrieved by the driver. A powerful electric motor then provides additional drive to the front axle. As such, the development of such a highly- For more information, visit www.porsche. efficient drive will benefit the production com/mission2014 Keepers X The latest Keepers X showcased a spectacle of crafts from a select group of artisans worldwide adhering to the Christmas theme; hence the name Christmas From Around The World. Carrie K, Keepers strives to bring forth like-minded emerging designers, independent artisans and artists with a focus on good design and craftsmanship. On top of supporting and giving independent artists and artisans a place to showcase their work, it also provides an opportunity for people to have a fulfilling engagement with the artists as they learn more about their craft. Keepers works towards developing a community of KEEPERS people who crave better, and value the time taken to do and make things well, in order to grow an appreciation for quality over quantity. Where Art Meets Architecture Pushing the boundaries of styling, design, formation, and structure, Museum Homes brings interior designing to greater heights where its distinctiveness lies in its out-of-the-box and one-of-a-kind ideas. Encompassing the world of Pop Art, the main themes are based on the ideas that flourished during the 1950s-1970s: celebrity, mass production, social issues, media, and technology. To complement its theme, Museum Homes have brought in Andre Tan, a known pop art artist to incorporate a twist into contemporary architecture. A talented pop artist, Andre Tan has been transforming any form of structure from art pieces into pop art where they eventually find residence into posh homes and condominiums. With an edgy and individualistic approach, Museum Homes sets itself apart from the rest with its concept of Art and Architecture. Collaborating with notable names like Bultlerís Pantry, A.Muse, Chalk and Gaggenau, clients get to enjoy different styles of interior designing with a different mix of art and interior. Omega Takes the Stage with Sandra Bullock and George Clooney Renowned for its excellence, innovation and precision, OMEGA, continues its legacy by starring in the recently screened Gravity. Oscar winner and OMEGA brand ambassador George Clooney wore an OMEGA Speedmaster Professional—the only watch to have been qualified for every NASA piloted flight since 1965 in the heartpounding thriller. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, Gravity stars Clooney and Sandra Bullock as astronauts who survive the destruction of the Space Shuttle and attempt to return to Earth. In support of the recovery from the devastation that Super Typhoon Haiyan had left behind,