Muskoka fall edition 2015

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You’ve worked hard to build a northern getaway to enjoy with family and friends.

Imagine your stunning property illuminated with subtle, ambient lighting, creatively arranged to preserve the beauty of the north.

Our designs will assist you in extending your entertainment space outdoors to enjoy the beauty of your property at night. Our passion is to provide a naturally-balanced nightscape tailored to your specific needs and lifestyle.

“THE NIGHTSCAPES OF MUSKOKA TEAM DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB OF ILLUMINATING MY COTTAGE. THEIR RESPECT FOR THE PROPERTY WAS EVIDENT AND THE ‘FEEL’ OF THE PROJECT WAS OF PARAMOUNT CONCERN FOR ALL INVOLVED. I COULD NOT BE MORE PLEASED WITH THE RESULTS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM HIGHLY, BOTH FROM AN ARTISTIC AND TECHNICAL STANDPOINT. BEST YET, THEIR ‘AFTER INSTALL’ SERVICE WAS EXEMPLARY. OVERALL, I HAVE TO SAY THEY WERE A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH.” -MYLES MINDHAM

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ARGO Unveils New 2016 Wilderness Series for Big Game, Recreational and Waterfowl FINDERS New Hamburg, ON – ARGO, the world leading extreme vehicle manufacturer, today released three new vehicles as part of its Wilderness Series geared towards the hunting community – The Outfitter 8x8 XTI, The Scout 6x6 and The Duck Master.

The new Outfitter model is the end result of a collaboration that saw the company team up with famed hunting expert Jim Shockey to create the ultimate ARGO 8x8 all season, all-terrain amphibious vehicle.

Designed to meet the specifications of hunt camp operators, lodge owners, and big game guides who traverse the world’s toughest terrain, the new 2016 ARGO Outfitter 8x8 XTI is a hunter’s dream come true and features a number of unique options as standard equipment including: • Upgraded front and rear seat cushions as well as a front seat backrest pad featuring refined stitching and custom embossing of the ARGO logo • Angle mounted four gun Sure Grip gun rack to ensure the safe transportation of weapons to the best hunting grounds • Removable hood rack capable of carrying cargo and small game out of the bush • Enhanced brushguard provides outstanding protection for the front end of the vehicle, absorbing impacts from off-road hazards such as brush, branches, and more • Dual rear entry steps to assist in vehicle entry and exit when outfitted with gear, backpack and guns • Heated hand grips for both passenger and driver for those longer days out in the bush • USB power outlet, for riders to charge their phones, play music and utilize their GPS • Enhanced lighting package featuring dual high powered front LED headlamps and floodlights • Interior lighting package to illuminate front driving area, gun rack, entry step and vehicle console • 12-inch handrails for extra cargo storage • Dual bilge pumps Tapping into his near 30 years of Outfitting experience in the Yukon and Western Canada, ARGO recruited legendary hunter Jim Shockey to help design the new machine.

NSPORTER please visit ARGOxtv.com/argo-outfitter and ARGOxtv.com/argo-scout-6x6.

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WORLD RECORD AUCTIONS World Going Rates on Product

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PICASSO MASTERPIECE SETS NEW AUCTION RECORD $179,365,000

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59.60 carat Pink Diamond sells at $83 Million

Cut by Steinmetz Diamonds over a period of nearly two years from a 132.5-carat rough, the diamond was first unveiled to the public in May 2003 as the “Steinmetz Pink.” The stone was first sold privately in 2007 and renamed The Pink Star.

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CHRISTIES JUNE 2015 RESULT FOR IMPORTANT JEWELS AUCTIONS

THE KELLY SAPPHIRE

NEW YORK IMPORTANT JEWELS Total: US$27,584,875 / £17,654,320 / €24,550,538 Top Lot: Lot 232 | The Kelly Sapphire: A cushion-cut Kashmir sapphire of 21.71 carats | Price Realized: US$4,197,000 / £2,686,080 / €3,735,330 Rahul Kadakia, International Head of Christie’s Jewelry, commented: “The magnificent collection of Mrs. Margaret Adderley Kelly was 100% sold for a total of just under $10m wrapping up a solid series of jewelry auctions at Christie’s worldwide for Spring 2015. From Kashmir sapphires to Burmese rubies and fine quality diamonds, collectors and members of the trade showed great enthusiasm to acquire beautiful jewels and rare gemstones.” < View list of complete Top Eight.

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