Equine Hospital Tours At 2010 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

In-keeping with the Rolex tradition of involving fans in every aspect of an event, visitors to the 2010 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event will be able to be part of tours to the Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. The tours are schedules to be hosted between the 21st and the 23rd of April, 2010. Rood & Riddle Equine hospital is the official equine hospital as well as veterinary partner to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Rolex not only takes interest in the health of the participants to its events but also pays equal stress on the health of the horses. Since no equestrian event can be won without proper coordination and understanding with the steed, it becomes quintessential to closely monitor the health of the horses that participate in such events.
In case of equestrian events, the universally accepted truth is that the horses play an equal, if not [...] Read More

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The Rolex Learning Centre; The Newest Rolex Landmark

A brand new storey has been mounted in the great legacy of Rolex with the Rolex Learning Centre for the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland. The single storey building is an epitome of perfect and modern marvel in every possible sense. Spread over an area of 88,000 cubic metres, the marvel is made from concrete shell and has been created keeping the very core principles that Rolex stands by- class and perfection. The design of the building looks distinct with huge 14 voids capped by steel.

This Rolex marvel has been built by Sanaa, a Tokyo based architectural company of world acclaim, famous for designing the New York’s New Museum. The team of architects has gone a step further this time around with their ultra unique and supremely creative design which appears to be barely on the ground. The Rolex Learning Centre is primarily a Mecca for the [...] Read More

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James Walker Faces Disappointment At The Rolex 24 At Daytona

For James Walker who was racing as the third driver in the endurance race of Rolex 24 At Daytona, the dream to successfully complete the race met its end soon after four hours of the initiation of the race. The Jersey racer was forced to leave the Daytona following engine problems suffered by his JLowe Racing Porche. The Rolex 24 At Daytona series had a league of top runners Brit Tim Sugden in his #64 Porsche together with others racing during the early hours of the GT class.

His team mate’s efforts got the Porche in the 17th place while the race was witnessing a war of GT cars. Eric Lux who was first in the team to steer the Porche registered the place in the top six soon enough after which another team driver Tim Sugden took over the wheel. Tim Sugden also maintained the pace and the position [...] Read More

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Edwina Shines At Eleventh Leg Of The 2009/2010 Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Series

The eleventh leg of the 2009/2010 Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Series witnessed an outstanding performance in Vigo, Spain on Saturday night by Australia’s Edwina Alexander who scored maximum points and laid a strong claim over the series. The audience applauded aloud and was swept with the swift moves that Edwina Alexander made during the 2009/2010 Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Series. The series leg saw an overwhelming participation from 11 horses. Edwina Alexander who was accompanied by 15 year old horse Cevo Socrates who like a true companion played his role well and earned admiration from one and all. The 15 year old played with wisdom too good for his age and was bestowed with the appreciation for his classy and super confident moves on court.

Together the duo spread the magic of their performance and ended up boosting Edwina Alexander’s position to the fourth place on the series [...] Read More

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Derek Johnston Finishes Tenth At the Rolex 24 At Daytona

The Rolex 24 At Daytona 2010 saw an unexpected victory of Action Express amidst a lot of weather swings and setbacks. However, 2008-2009 British Radical UK Cup champion, Derek Johnston had to settle for the tenth position in the class. Derek Johnston, who became victorious in the inaugural Sunoco Rolex 24 At Daytona challenge was mighty excited before the race started. The man was awarded $ 100,000 for taking over the winner’s position in the Rolex 24 At Daytona Driver Challenge following which he had invited attention from all corners. He also delivered an impressive performance at the Roar before the Rolex 24. Derek Johnston was being seen as one of the most potential racers and all eyes were glued on to him for winning the overall Rolex 24 At Daytona. However, destiny unfolded a different game plan, granting Derek Johnston the 10th position in the race.

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British Sailors Capture Six Medals At 2010 Rolex Miami OCR

The 2010 Rolex Miami OCR witnessed the Skandia Team GBR making Britain proud by bagging away as many as six medals in the ISAF Sailing World Cup event which concluded on Saturday. It was a very befitting reply to the efforts that each sailor from the crew had been contributing with and the expectations that the fans have had from them.

While Nick Thompson and John Robertson’s sonar crew grabbed hold of gold and a silver medal, Ed Wright and Giles Scott took the score to an impressive 1-2 for Britain in the heavyweight Finn class. Ed Wright who was the defending Champion and the winner of the 2009 World Cup series had a straightforward achievement with his teammate Scott lending a helping hand to fend off his American competitors. Ed Wright was pleased that he managed through the tricky conditions, while Giles Scott confessed not making it to gold. [...] Read More

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Anna Kendrick And The Rolex Cellini Celissima; The Class Apart

There are a few things that instantly clear out the shadows of dullness in life and infuse it with a happy spirit. They include a child’s full of life smile, sudden rain showers during sunny season, reunion with a long lost friend and of course the Rolex masterpiece. These things fill up one’s life with immense pleasure that unload the burden of troubles from one’s shoulders. When such things become a constant companion to someone, life becomes worth enjoying ad living. Thereafter, other external factors only have the least importance. One such marvel from the Rolex team is the Rolex Cellini Celissima. It is that immortal marvel which never ever loses its charm and always makes sure one stays surrounded by happiness no matter what. And another such diva who generates happiness with her every gesture on screen is Anna Kendrick.

Anna Kendrick was born on August 9, 1985. [...] Read More

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The Rolex FEI World Cup Eighth Leg Concludes; Women Dominate, Jessica Kuerten Wins

The eighth leg of the 2009/2010 Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping event in Leipzig, Germany witnessed female domination. The entire line up had ladies dominating the course and out clocking the men. The Leipzig leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping competition has always been lucky for Jessica Kuerten as she won the same in 2008 and 2009. With this victory in her kitty, Jessica Kuerten made it to a hat-trick in Leipzig. The Irish lady got a spurt of speed on the course and clocked in at 40.52 atop Castle Forbes Libertina. Even the Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Standings have witnessed quite a shuffle after the eighth leg of the competition. The Leipzig grounds had 9,000 sets of eyes on the course and the riders, as the spectators enjoyed the competition held on the 24th of January.

The first three positions were all grabbed by female riders [...] Read More

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Agyness Deyn And The Rolex Lady-Datejust Pearlmaster; Unique And Classy

Chic is in and so is Rolex. World over there is always a long spread frenzy over all things unique and classy. From phones to clothes to even hairdos, the mantra is to stay futuristic while being grounded when it comes to virtues. And one brand that has mastered the art of unveiling exclusive and ultra chic models is the revolutionary Rolex. Rolex is a phenomenon which for over a century has been ruling the whole world. It is the ultimate watch guru in the industry which without fail every time blows the world with its supreme models. The marvels rate very high on aesthetics and are all fitted with ultra reliable machinery. Together, these fantastic characteristics make for unparalleled Rolex masterpieces. The enigma of the watches is such that after draping oneself with its charisma, one is completely infused with a new zeal. One such gorgeous Rolex timeless [...] Read More

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Nigella Lawson And The Rolex Lady-Datejust Pearlmaster; Generating Food For Thought

The appetite for all-things-good never dies down. And there are a few things in the world which make one wonder as to how they came into being? How the makers created them? Moreover, it is hard to resist such marvels. One such brand which excels in making breathtakingly beautiful and supremely high on performance marvels is Rolex. Rolex time and again unleashes such timeless pieces which start a thought process of delightful fantasies and desires. Rolex Lady-Datejust Pearlmaster is one such gorgeous watch model. It is inevitable that after taking this model into hands, one goes on a thought spree. Thereafter it is not easy to get away from its unparalleled beauty and charms too easily. Another diva who with her mouth watering delicacies gets one to think is Nigella Lawson.

Nigella Lawson was born on January 6, 1960. She is an English food writer, chef and a journalist by [...] Read More

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