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10/02/08:Conrado Bondoc provides an ongoing, "Rolling First Look" at Canon's most anticipated compact "prosumer" digital camera, due for release in October: the new Powershot G10! Now, you'll find a reprint of the official Canon press release, Canon's technical specifications, and test shots from the new G10.

Added on 10/10/08: After a week of using the Powershot G10, here are the First Impressions and opinions -- both what's good and what's missing!

Added on 10/03/08: a second set of daylight test shots, based upon requests and advice from reader feedback -- and the first set of indoor test shots at low light without flash.

And check back later for more, continuing observations and opinions, including more test shots.

10/26/07: In advance of next's month's worldwide release, we provide a sneak peek of the luxury iPhone cases by Louis Vuitton!

08/13/07: To celebrate 130 years, Veuve Clicquot releases a limited edition jeroboam of its "Yellow Label" champagne. Click here for details on the Veuve Clicquot "Yellowboam"!

08/06/07: Executive Editor Conrado Bondoc dissects the hot new tech toy: Apple's iPhone. Click here to find out what he loves and hates about the gadget that had thousands in line!

Past Articles

- Contributing Writer Kristen Daly visits Mohegan Sun to check the shopping ... what's to buy with all your winnings? Click here to find out!

- A Superlative Video Game Pick that exercises the most important part of your body: your brain! Click here to see why Brain Age for Nintendo DS is on the radar!

- The magazine stands distinguishes itself from its shelfmates. Click here to read more on Boston Common magazine

- Executive Editor Conrado Bondoc puts his money where his mouth is: read why T-Mobile is his personal wireless phone and Blackberry service ... and a Superlative Tech Pick!

- Laura Herald provides a "prescient" Superlative Pick with the Nike+iPod Sport Kit ... click here for more!

- Two new fragrances for women and men from Valentino.

- Both of our editors check out the new Emerge Spa! Laura Herald takes a shower and a bath, one after another ... check out her review of Emerge's HydroStorm and Thermal Mineral Baths. And Conrado Bondoc gives his infallible review on Emerge's Men's Hair Salon and Straight-Edge Shave.

AND -- Previous picks in Shopping? A Superlative Pick on champagne ... guess what it is??? :-) ... At the base of Beacon Hill at Downtown Crossing is a camera store with a wealth of photo equipment and advice. Bromfield Camera ... "Mail Order Luxury" with an in-depth look at the superlative offerings from luxury food producer Petrossian Paris

10/29/08: In Restaurants:  Top of the Hub unveils a new prix fixé menu ... click here for more!

10/07/08: After a ten year hiatus, Executive Editor Conrado Bondoc dusts off the digital camera and the notebook -- and rolls out the first column of "Social Outcomes" -- covering the Saks Fifth Avenue Gala, benefiting the MSPCC, and celebrating the completion of a 2 1/2 year renovation of the Boston Store. Click here to get the lowdown and the photos from this special event!

08/17/08: In Nightlife: On Thursday, September 18, enjoy music, food, and fun ... and help support the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation at the second "Boston Salutes!" at Dick's Last Resort at Faneuil Hall!

07/25/08: Click here for information on the Chef's Tasting Menu at Top of the Hub.

05/20/08: Ever had nightmares of being bitten by an alligator? Now, you can bite one back at Dick's Last Resort! Click here for more

04/30/08: Looking for a sky-high restaurant to celebrate Mother's Day? Click here to read about Top of the Hub's Mother's Day Brunch and Dinner plans.

04/23/08: In Nightlife: In the world of champagnes, Executive Editor Conrado Bondoc doesn't dole out kudos unless it's well-deserved. The new La Grande Dame Bar at the Liberty Hotel is proof of that; his praise is well-deserved! Click here to read his review, and why the La Grande Dame Bar should be one of your regular "watering holes"!

04/10/08: In Restaurants: Our new Miami Contributor Melissa Bill debuts today by introducing us to "global fusion cuisine" at Biscayne Boulevard boite Michy's, helmed by Chef Michelle Bernstein. Click here for more!

03/11/08: check out the special Easter Brunch and Easter Dinner Menus at Top of the Hub!

And read about their new décor and redesign which will please fans of both interior design and wine! Click here for more

03/04/08: In Travel: Boston's first boutique hotel is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation and redesign ... click here to find out all the new changes coming to The Millennium Bostonian Hotel!

09/27/07: Theater-goers have a new pre-show dining option: the new pre-theater menu at McCormick and Schmick's at the Park Plaza ... click here for more info.

07/30/07: At McCormick and Schmick's, sample cocktail recipes enjoyed over 200 years ago. Click here to find out more!

Past Articles

- Enjoy a special prix fixé menu for Valentine's Day, together with a 360 degree panorama of Greater Boston! Click here for more on Valentine's Day at Top of the Hub!

- The schedule for the 2007 Boston Wine Festival at the Boston Harbor Hotel was released last week. Click here for more information ... and the infallible opinion of Executive Editor Conrado Bondoc!

- Executive Editor Conrado Bondoc reviews an eternal hotel in the Eternal City: the Hotel Eden in Rome

- Newcomer pastry shop Trani shakes up the North End sweeteries with its innovative and tasty ways to "beat the heat" ... and becomes a Superlative Pick! Click here for more!

- Arts and Lifestyles Editor Laura Herald flexes her "infallibility muscles" with her first Superlative 110 restaurant rating for Ivy Restaurant

AND: See why The Palm is a Superlative Restaurant Pick ... TCS Expeditions announces their 2007 Tour Schedule to exotic places around the world by private jet ... Arts and Lifestyles Editor Laura Herald provides some cocktail suggestions for your next night out ... check out her Cocktail Favorites!

arts & entertainment

In Movies ... our new Movie Trailers section. keeps growing real fast! In just our second update, we've added 29 videos from "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian". Plus, we've also added the trailer for "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" with commentary from Miami Contributor Melissa Bill! Be on the lookout for even more video updates coming real soon!

PLUS ... now that Old Town Trolley has partnered with the Boston Red Sox as the "Official Trolley Tour" of the World Champs, rad about Old Town Trolley's exclusive "Lunch on the Green Monster" Tour which runs for the rest of the season!

07/17: Old Town Trolley announces new packages for touring the Greater Hub.

06/26: "Cosmos" on DVD is this week's Superlative DVD Pick

06/12: Cor blimey ... this Superlative DVD Pick hopes that "you're free" ... for about 35 hours! Click here for more!

06/01: Forget about Boston drivers ... Old Town Trolley's Ghosts and Gravestones Tour will really scare you! Click here for more info!

07/14: It's what most of you have been asking for ... finally, we introduce our new Arts and Lifestyles Editor Laura Herald! Click here to meet her (to an extent)!

06/26: Round two of the return of our Superlative Picks!