News about Gadgets and all that Shiznazzle

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I recently found an interesting article at Fosfor Gadgets:

Sometimes you just have to love Apple for sticking to their original ideals. One of their ideas with iTunes is that you should be able to buy TV shows at a reasonable price - currently $1.99. The greedy souls over at NBC wanted to increase the […]


Posted at: August 31st, 2007 - 3:17 pm - Number of Comments » 0

I browse Luxist quite a bit, and found this:
Filed under: Handbags
I have a weakness for beautiful fabric. I am drawn to gorgeous prints, patterns and colors and as a result, I have a closet full of textiles that I have no real use for. I could justify buying this, however, because it is beautiful and […]


Posted at: August 31st, 2007 - 1:03 pm - Number of Comments » 0

I browse Luxist quite a bit, and found this:
Filed under: Spirits, Green
Green Mountain Distillers, a Vermont company founded by a pair of micro-brewers with more than twenty years experience has announced their first flavor in a line of organic liqueurs. The first flavor will be Vermont organic maple syrup liqueur. The liqueur is a combination […]


Posted at: August 31st, 2007 - 12:02 pm - Number of Comments » 0

This post, from Luxist really caught my eye:
Filed under: Water
True North is a new 137-foot Newcastle Expedition yacht. The yacht is ready to cruise anywhere in the world and has two 3412 Caterpillars that burns 40 gallons per hour at 10 knots. The mahogany interior has five staterooms including a private master suite with a […]


Posted at: August 31st, 2007 - 11:03 am - Number of Comments » 0

While reading Luxist, I found this interesting article:
Filed under: Art
When artist Damien Hirst unveiled his platinum and diamond skull and its amazing price tag, I was skeptical that it would sell for the full $100 million. I should have learned by now to never underestimate the shrewd British artist. Hirst has gotten his asking price. […]


Posted at: August 31st, 2007 - 10:02 am - Number of Comments » 0

I found this post from Luxist to be pretty informative:
Filed under: Estates
Today’s Friday fantasy takes us to New Zealand and the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. This area has become a resort location for those looking for a getaway from Auckland. Gulf Harbor is a a marine village with waterside apartments and a busy marina. Today’s home at […]


Posted at: August 31st, 2007 - 9:03 am - Number of Comments » 0

While reading Luxist, I found this interesting article:
Filed under: Wine
My love of Wine Spectator’s Unfiltered column continues unabated. This week they had a piece on Vino Erectus, the unique project of young vinter Franco Ariano. Ariano’s bold plan is to train grapes to grow upside down (tip facing up) ten ferment the grapes in […]


Posted at: August 31st, 2007 - 8:02 am - Number of Comments » 0

Getting back to this topic, Luxist recently posted:
Filed under: Journeys
If you’ve always wanted your picture taken by a celebrity photographer here’s your chance. Hotel Chatter reports that the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London is offering a new luxury package, the Mary McCartney Portrait Experience. Mary McCartney (the daughter of Paul and his photographer […]


Posted at: August 31st, 2007 - 7:03 am - Number of Comments » 0

While reading Luxist, I found this interesting article:
Filed under: Timepieces
The watches from Richard Mille always dazzle and now the watch company has enlisted master watchmaker Stephen Forsey to create this fascinating device, the Planetarium Tellerium. The 21st century version of this classic device is made of titanium, wood, steel, brass, 18kt gold, sterling silver and […]


Posted at: August 31st, 2007 - 6:02 am - Number of Comments » 0

This post, from Luxist really caught my eye:
Filed under: Estates, Journeys, Sports
Brandt Andersen, the handsome young owner of the Utah Flash basketball team is not short on money or daring. City officials in the town of Lehi, Utah (30 miles away from Salt Lake City) have approved the plans for Andersen’s $2 billion residential […]


Posted at: August 31st, 2007 - 5:02 am - Number of Comments » 0