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Dell's $10K XPS Desktop

Rick Reed — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 21:35:00 EST

Dell's XPS 600 Renegade is finally coming to consumers but get your order in now because quantities are limited. The $10,000 price tag is mainly due to the enormous 30-inch flat panel monitor. Built for gaming enthusiasts, the processor will clock in at 4.26 Ghz. The custom paint job alone might set you back a few hundred. Our friends over at Engadget have all the technical details and arguments for and against the $10K beast.

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Nefarious Sunglasses

Rick Reed — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 12:08:00 EST

You may have seen Nefarious shades on such rock stars such as Nelly, Snoop Dogg and Usher. The founder, Jason Hoehn, has created a stylish, vintage rock star inspired design which uses high grade diamonds, emeralds and rubies. Nefarious clients can create their own custom jewelry which includes rings, necklaces and bracelets. These diamond frames go for $30,000.

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The Flying Luxury Hotel

Rick Reed — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 20:02:00 EST

The Aerocraft resembles a blimp but we like the name "flying luxury hotel". The two-football-fields-long airship hasn't reached the prototype stage yet but one might be ready by 2010. The hotel in the sky has a range of several thousand miles with an estimated top speed of 174 mph. The interior might include luxury rooms, restaurants, and a casino. Several cruise ship companies have expressed interest in the project. Capacity is limited to 250 passengers. I like the flying hotel concept but the traveling speed suggests the flying adventure is more important than the destination.

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The New Porsche 911 Turbo

Rick Reed — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 08:33:00 EST

The new 911 Turbo will debut soon in Geneva but the marketing blitz has already begun. The 480 hp six-speed manual transmission rockets to 62 mph in just over 3.9 seconds. Power is managed by a redesigned AWD system, which replaces the previous version's viscous coupling with an electronically controlled multi-disc clutch. The 911 debuts here in July with a starting price of $122,900. Our friends over at Autoblog have all the details.

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Will You Win The 2006 HGTV Dream Home?

Rick Reed — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 21:17:00 EST

Back in January we featured the 2006 HGTV Dream Home. Every year HGTV gives away a spectacular home built at various locations in the U.S.. This year the home overlooks Lake Lure in North Carolina. The $2 million dollar home is fully furnished and includes a 2007 GMC Yukon. You only have until this Friday the 17th to enter the giveaway. Will one of our readers be the lucky winner?

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MooBella Ice Cream

Rick Reed — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 10:03:00 EST

MooBella ice cream is a great concept. It's an automated process which makes ice cream on the spot. We'll call it an ice cream vending machine and it's pretty damn cool. Every scoop is custom made right within the machine. You can choose 12 different flavors and 3 kinds of mix-ins in each machine. All you standard flavors are available: Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry. Other flavors include Caramel, Butter Pecan and Cake Batter. Mix-ins include Chocolate Chips, Peanut Butter Cups and Walnuts. Choose your flavor and mix-in and within seconds your custom scoop is served. No word if the machines are available yet and we're not sure about the taste but I haven't ran across a bad scoop of ice cream yet.

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20-Acre Michigan Luxury Estate

Rick Reed — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 20:02:00 EST

Located in metro Detroit, this 20 acre estate was owned by Larry Wisne, former CEO of Progressive Tool & Industries Co. until its sale last year as part of a divorce settlement. Recently the realtor, Chris Knight, turned down an offer from Sean "Diddy" Combs to rent the estate on Super Bowl weekend. Guess he didn't come up with enough cash. Eminem is not buying it nor is Madonna as far as we know. The 21,363-square-foot-home is hidden behind surveillance cameras and a remote-controlled gate. All 6 bedrooms have their own bath. There is a movie theater, a bowling alley, a steam room, a wine vault and wine tasting room, cigar room, a media room with seven built-in big-screen TVs and a herringbone leather floor. The pool has a 60-foot-long water slide. There are more than $5 million worth of landscaped waterfalls, seven ponds with trout and bass. There's enough garage space for 10 luxury vehicles. The estate lists for $11.25M.

[Thanks Veronica!]

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Chrome Boxter For Kids

Rick Reed — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 07:13:00 EST

I don't recall anything this cool when I was a kid. Inspired by the famous 1952-1957 Ferrari F2 Racers the steel boxter is made from heavy gauge steel and is finished with a chip resistant non-toxic powder coating. Some assembly is required. No age requirement listed. Price $750.

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iPod Nano Now 1GB

Rick Reed — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 22:23:00 EST

Today Apple quietly announced a 1GB nano on their store for $149. Our friends over at Engadget speculate Apple may be phasing out the shuffle which now sells for $69 for 512MB. A 1GB nano for $149 seems a little steep and song capacity is now down to 240 songs. Still enough jams for that quick workout or walk around the block, but you won't be carrying you entire music library with you on vacation.

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Ferrari Projection Clock

Rick Reed — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 18:10:00 EST

This slim and sleek projection clock projects an image of the current time and Ferrari logo onto the wall or ceiling of a darkened room. A rotation knob allows you to rotate the projected image 180 degrees and you can focus the image manually. Clock features include date with month and day of week in five languages. 24-hour or 12-hour display format. You can also choose a Ferrari racing engine as your wake up call or a normal beep. LCD display indicates indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity. Price $200.

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Forbes Most Expensive Rentals

Rick Reed — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 07:15:00 EST

Forbes takes a look at the most expensive rentals in 10 cities, including New York, L.A. and Chicago. Actor Bruce Willis reportedly leased out a $55,000 per month apartment this month in New York's Trump Tower. The most expensive rental on the list is a $300,000 Miami-area mansion on Star Island. Top celebrities are usually the tenants for the rentals, such as Meg Ryan, Kevin Costner and Robert DeNiro who have short-term rentals in Chicago. In L.A, reality-television shows and sitcoms find the rent of a mansion to be far cheaper than creating a set from scratch.

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Get Ready For Super Bowl XL

Rick Reed — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 22:47:00 EST

Are you ready for some football? Bought your 20-foot sub and 50 pounds of chips? Are you watching on a Plasma? HDTV? Got surround sound? Our sibling engadget has a look at pre Super Bowl prep, everything from that HDTV to refrigerators with a built-in 13-inch cable-ready LCD TV. On a side note, the Seahawks' are traveling in style thanks to their owner, Microsofts Paul Allen. The team has its own plane, and it's not exactly your average 757. "It's almost unfair," quarterback Matt Hasselbeck said. "Some people sleep on the flights. I tend not to sleep because I am so enamored by all of the stuff on the plane. The bathroom that is right in front of my seat is nicer than the bathroom in my first house that I owned. It's incredible. It's (the bathroom) got windows, it's got mouthwash, and perfumes for the flight attendants."

Tell us how you're partying for the big game. HDTV? Champagne? Grilled cheese and a diet coke? Going to the movies instead?

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Valentine's Day Package at The Greenbrier

Rick Reed — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 07:04:00 EST

The Greenbrier in West Virginia is offering a Valentine's Weekend package (02/10/2006 - 02/12/2006) which features dinner and dancing each evening and a jazz breakfast with the band Trio Grand on Sunday morning. Guests will also receive romantic gifts each evening including handmade chocolates, a bottle of sparkling wine, cheeses, chocolate and champagne tasting on Saturday. The package also includes a $150 activity voucher for any of the 50 recreational activities such as the award-winning spa. You may however want to bring your own adult beverage. "Under West Virginia State Law, an individual partaking of alcoholic beverages must be a club member."

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Trump Sues

Rick Reed — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 21:04:00 EST

No one can claim Trump doesn't think big, especially when it comes to real estate and lawsuits. Not only is he working on a 45-story luxury condo high-rise in Philly, he's decided to file a defamation lawsuit against Warner Books and author Timothy O'Brien for publishing claims that Trump's net worth is considerably lower than he claims. Trump is seeking $2.5 billion in compensatory damages and $2.5 billion in punitive damages. Trump said in a statement, "Rather than sitting back and letting false statements be published without challenge, I believe it is important to expose irresponsible, malicious and false reporting." The book claims Trump's worth "somewhere between $150 million and $250 million."

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Levi Strauss Debuts iPod-Compatible Jeans

Rick Reed — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 12:38:00 EST

MacDailyNews is reporting Levi Strauss is launching a wearable technology revolution with the introduction of new Levi's RedWire DLX Jeans. Available this fall, the jeans will be designed for both men and women and integrate iPod plug and play technology. Design features include: Easy Pocket Storage -- An iPod docking cradle is built into the jeans and is "invisibly" housed within a side pocket. "Hip" Controls -- A special joystick remote control is externally designed into the jeans' watch pocket to enable operation of the iPod. Handy Wire Retractor -- A handy retractable headphone unit has been built directly into the jean to help prevent tangles and efficiently manage the iPod earphone wires. Perhaps 2006 will be the "year of wearable technology". We recently featured another wearable item for the iPod, the Tunebuckle.

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MacBook Pro

Rick Reed — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 11:30:00 EST

Engadget has a close-up hands-on look at the new MacBook Pro. The first intel powered laptop from Apple, the MacBook Pro runs an Intel Core Duo processor at either 1.67 or 1.83GHz and 512MB - 2GB of RAM, an 80GB or 100GB drive, and dual-layer DVD burner. Cost is between $2,000 - $2,500. Only an inch thick and weighs 5.6 pounds. There has been a lot of comments regarding the battery life of the MacBook which doesn't seem to be listed on Apple's website.

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Tunebuckle

Rick Reed — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 11:39:00 EST

The accessories for the iPod never cease to amaze us. Our sibling Engadget has a look at the latest iPod fashion, the Tunebuckle. I'm guessing the waistline of people wearing the Tunebuckle is a thin is the nano.

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The Federal Agent Travel Jacket

Rick Reed — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 19:44:00 EST

Wouldn't it be nice to have a jacket that had compartments for all your gadgets? This jacket designed by SCOTTEVEST is for federal law enforcement agents and has 40 pockets, the majority of which are hidden. There are hidden conduits in the lining which allow you to thread and organize wires to keep them from tangling. The jacket is waterproof and can be sent through airport security without removing all your gadgets. The 40 pockets include compartments for your PDA, MP3 player, cellular phone, water bottle, wallet, keys, sunglasses and pens. The jacket also features a protective badge holder, a magnetic wind flap, and a zipped pocket-in-pocket system that turns one pocket into two. It sells for $229.95.

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Lamborghini Debuts New Concept

Rick Reed — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 10:32:00 EST

Our sibling Autoblog is in Detroit covering the North American Auto Show and they have pictures and details on the Lamborghini Miura. Currently the Miura is a concept car and production appears to be up in the air at this time. Autoblog is intensively covering all the concepts and new debuts throughout the day.

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The Club at Hammock Beach Valentines Package

Rick Reed — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 20:21:00 EST

Valentines Day is still a good six weeks out but we figured you might want to plan in advance to keep your significant other happy. The Club at Hammock Beach has created a Valentines' Package, available throughout all of February, for couples looking to escape for a weekend of luxury and romance. The $150 million destination resort is situated on 2.4 miles of private beach frontage between Daytona Beach and St. Augustine, Fla. My wife visited this resort over the summer and was very pleased with her stay. Oddly, she left me at home with the kids. The three-day, two-night Valentines' package, for two adults, is available for $498 per person, plus resort service charges and taxes. Here's what you'll get: a 1-bedroom luxury suite with views, champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, a couples massage,dinner for two in the Seaside Grille with a bottle of wine and in-room breakfast for two (morning of choice).

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Luxist Holiday Guide: Luxury Toys For Guys

Rick Reed — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 12:07:13 EST

What is it with us guys and our toys? Is it the need for speed? Is there a button pushing, knob turning, gadget gene built into each of us? Is it our own greed? A need for attention? Here's our list of luxury toys for guys that may answer a few of those questions.

1.Bugatti Veyron
If you're in the need for speed the Bugatti Veyron will satisfy your lead foot. 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 252mph. The long-awaited million dollar baby is the ultimate driving machine.

2. Maybach Exelero
Call it the Batmobile or a stylish futuristic look at ultra-luxury cars, there's something about the Mayback Exelero we couldn't ignore. Long, sleek, stylish and luxurious, the Maybach will surely draw a lot of attention. Unfortunately, this beauty is still only a concept car as far as we know.

3. The 118 WallyPower Megayacht
The 118 WallyPower is one of those luxury yachts you just have to see to believe. It's like a luxurious stealth battleship. This one will set you back more than a few million.

4. Skycar Prototype
The answer to road rage. The M400 Skycar is the world's first personal vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft, designed to elevate individual drivers above the highway. Get your own through Neiman Marcus for $3.5 million.

5. HEMI-Grille
Daimler Chrysler had a "What Can You Hemi?" contest earlier this year which challenged anyone to come up with a creative use for their famous 5.7-liter, 340+horsepower HEMI V8. Chrysler got things rolling with a HEMI-Grille. This baby cooks up 240 hot dogs in less than three minutes and will impress the hell out of your friends. You will have to build your own since it's not for sale.

6. SuperScreen[TM] Outdoor Theater System
At 16-feet wide, the SuperScreen is a giant 13' x 16' screen blows up within five minutes. The screen comes with a portable DVD player and dual 15" speakers with stands to pump out the jams and sell for $9,999.

7. Personal Video Arcade
The MEGA Personal Video Arcade is a must have for your basements rec room. Designed to be fully compatible with all PC-based game emulators, the platform can play tens of thousands of classic games designed for use with Microsoft Windows Operating System. The MEGA can also be used as an MP3 Jukebox, DVD movie theater and wireless access center. It sells for $5,995.

8. Harman Kardon Drive + Play
There are hundreds of awesome accessories for the iPod but we think the Drive and Play ranks near the top. Position the display on your dashboard or windshield and the backlit LCD shows your menus or song lists. The stylish and futuristic gearshift like control can be positioned anywhere.

9. The Capture Tourbillon is a limited edition of 33 pieces in 18kt white or rose gold and has an automatic tourbillon caliber HD3 VU001 with a 100 hour power reserve. We just like it because it looks so damn cool.

10. Rio Vista Estate
The 60,000 square foot Rio Vista Estate in New Jersey is the ultimate home for entertaining. It has plenty of room for all your toys and inside the 13-bedroom home there is an indoor pool, bowling alleys, gymnasium, ice-cream parlor, movie theatre, and aquarium. It is listed for $40 million.

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Christmas at Biltmore Estate

Rick Reed — Sat, 26 Nov 2005 09:02:48 EST

Christmas at Biltmore Estate is an extravagant holiday display featuring dozens of Christmas trees, miles of garland, and thousands of holiday lights. There is also music in the Third Floor Living Hall. Biltmore also offers Candlelight Christmas Evenings "with hundreds of luminaries and the golden radiance of candlelight and firelight illuminating our elegant holiday décor. Tinsel, beads, and German-blown glass ornaments twinkle in the glow of thousands of white lights." There are also choirs and musicians which add to the holiday spirit. If anyone has been to Christmas at Biltmore Estate please tell us about it.

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Billionaire Bathrooms

Rick Reed — Fri, 25 Nov 2005 22:09:55 EST

Forbes is currently featuring Billionaire Bathrooms, an ultra-luxurious look at bathroom decor for the wealthy. This is perhaps the coolest bathroom fixture I've seen. Relax in the tub, pimp yourself in the mirror, and watch your stock prices rise on the LCD television which is built into the crafted mirror. Turn on the screen and the mirrored glass lets the picture show through. Turn it off and and it's hidden. Houdini wouldn't be able to figure this one out. Hook it up to cable, DVD, satellite, sound or other systems (maybe an iPod?). Price: $3,000 to $15,000 .

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Tool Box Refrigerator

Rick Reed — Fri, 25 Nov 2005 19:05:45 EST

This portable 4.4 cubic foot fridge might fool a few a friends when you open it up to grab a cold one. It looks like most garage-style tool boxes and features metal door pulls; easy-clean countertop surface; interior lighting; door lock security system (a great feature); can stacker; heavy-duty, easy-rolling locking casters; ample shelving; and auto-defrost. The stealth fridge (beers? what beers?) sells for $349.

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Nation's Largest Modified Luxury Car Show

Rick Reed — Wed, 23 Nov 2005 11:26:33 EST

The largest consumer auto show for modified luxury cars is coming to the Anaheim Convention Center on December 3rd from 1-9 p.m. The show features one-of-a-kind Ferraris, Porsches, Lamborghinis, Mercedes, BMWs and Cadillacs. About 400 world class luxury cars will compete in 40 judging categories ranging from Super-Car and Exotic to Celebrity Car and Best Superbike. You'll catch a glimpse of the million-dollar, 6.0 liter V12 Ferrari ENZO, the 200 mile per hour Twin Turbo Saleen S7 (my personal favorite) and the first west coast appearance of the 2007 Escalade. If the cars are not enough to keep you entertained, there will be a sports bar with poker tables and plasma screens broadcasting college football. So to sum up, you've got exotic cars, poker tables, beer and plasma screens featuring football. What more could a guy ask for? Perhaps our sibling Autoblog will have additional coverage.

[via Born Rich]

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Cartier Santos 100 Men's Watch

Rick Reed — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 20:04:47 EST

Just when I'm getting over the shock of a $10,000 gold ring at Wal-Mart, I'm alerted to a rather expensive watch at Costco. The Cartier Santos 100 is an 18k yellow gold men's watch featuring a brown alligator strap, a crystal sapphire face and a silver dial. How expensive is it? $13,499.99. Remember this is Costco. Will Wal-Mart and Costco change the way we shop for luxury items?

[Thanks, cmdr_bond]

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18K White Gold Ring at Wal-Mart

Rick Reed — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 07:00:41 EST

Is Wal-Mart trying to lure more upscale shoppers? We mentioned back in April that the company was going to court upscale shoppers and it appears that time has come. Wal-Mart is offering this 18K Gold Ring on their website. The 1-3/4 carat diamond ring features a 1-1/2 carat, square-cut fancy-yellow grade center diamond framed by white diamonds. The price? $9,988.00. Might as well call it 10 grand. 10 grand and Wal-Mart. Just doesn't sound right, does it?

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Leather Travel Bar

Rick Reed — Mon, 14 Nov 2005 18:01:01 EST

Where could one have use for a traveling bar? The golf course? Poker night? Camping or boating? This classic bar set was inspired by train travelers of the 1920s. The compact and portable set is housed in a leather case and features four 1 oz. stainless-steel shot glasses, two 8.6 oz. flasks, a 22 oz. shaker, stirrer and bottle opener.

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Digital Sound Bag

Rick Reed — Mon, 14 Nov 2005 07:27:18 EST

Unlike typical iPod cases, this "digital sound bag" lets you share your music with those around you. Just slip your iPod into the bag's interior pocket and plug it into the built-in speakers. I'm guessing you're wondering about the sound quality of the speakers. So am I. There is also room to carry other personal items, such as a small camera or headphones. Choose blue, orange or white.

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Dell Pushes Style and Luxury

Rick Reed — Mon, 14 Nov 2005 06:33:11 EST

Dell is trying to pick up lagging sales growth by offering more stylish and luxurious computers. The XPS line features sleek titanium, silver and black designs aimed at "conveying strength, drama and boldness." Are they trying to compete with Apple's style and hipness? Possibly, but they have a long way to go. They are however paying more attention to style which is refreshing.

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Most Expensive Ski Resorts

Rick Reed — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 20:32:34 EST

Just in time for ski season, Forbes is out with their list of the world's most expensive ski resorts for 2005. 4 of the resorts are right here in the U.S. with several located in Colorado. At $2,800 per night, the Game Creek Chalet in Vail, Colorado (pictured here), sits at 10,500 feet and requires a minimum stay of three nights. Other resorts such as the Ritz Carlton have opened members' only resorts in Aspen and Bachelor Gulch, Colorado., where fees range between $180,000 and $520,000. What luxuries do your fees include? A ski valet to warm your boots and a ski nanny to name a few.

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Seabourn Spirit Cruise Ship

Rick Reed — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 21:07:07 EST

If you've kept up on the news the past several days, you've surely heard about the cruise ship attacked by pirates. The ship is the Miami-based Seabourn Spirit. Some guests upon the luxury cruise liner may have enjoyed one of the 575 square foot suites. The suites feature an expansive ocean view, dining area, forward-facing private veranda, bedroom with one queen-size bed, one walk-in closet and one alcove closet, television with VCR, fully-stocked bar, one bathroom with tub, shower and large vanity, one guest bath with vanity, and a personal safe. We hope this attack doesn't hurt the cruise industry.

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Cigar Scissors

Rick Reed — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 20:00:49 EST

These hand sharpened scissors provide precise control when cutting your favorite cigar. Sylish and compact, the stainless steel hand-forged Cigar Scissors guarantee a large, direct circular cut that allows the perfect amount of smoke to come through. You can also add a Davidoff leather case for the scissors.

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Classic Dog Feeder

Rick Reed — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 08:35:55 EST

Pet lovers seem to have endless creative ways to spoil their pet. This hand-made elevated feeding station is constructed of solid wood, and protected from damage (water/sun/wear & tear) with 4 coats of non-toxic pet friendly water-based products. The elevated feeding station is available in any color.

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Highbridge Desk

Rick Reed — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 07:39:24 EST

The Highbridge Desk from Ralph Lauren is finished in polished stainless steel. The glass top is 3/4" thick. I know what you're thinking, it's nothing more than two horses with glass spanning the top. You're correct. Nevertheless the manufacturer's suggested retail price is $16,000.

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RLX Credenza

Rick Reed — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 21:47:28 EST

The RLX Credenza by Ralph Lauren is made from Carbon Fiber, Black Oak and Black Steel Hardware and features cabinets and open shelves of black oak suspended in a carbon fiber frame. To me it looks like a stylish bar. Notice the cocktail glasses on the shelves.

Suggested Retail Price: $24,000.

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CarClip for the iPod nano

Rick Reed — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 21:01:28 EST

CarClip[TM] for the iPod nano conveniently hangs from your rear view mirror to allow easy access to your MP3 collection. Each clip comes with 10 rubber Fishband[TM] motion buffers (I assume to prevent swaying while driving) . The CarClip[TM] also comes with a Universal Auto Attachment and two 3M CommandStrips[TM] so you can place it in your motor home, or boat.

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iWood Nano

Rick Reed — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 11:28:09 EST

The accessories for the iPod nano are now coming at a feverous pace. If you want your iPod nano and nature to somehow blend together, the iWood nano has arrived (ships on October 20th). Carved from a single block of wood, you can choose walnut, maple, mahogany, pear, or wenge. A monogram of your choice can be engraved on the top and two line messages on the inside lid. The inside lid pictured here says "For Melinda with love, Bill". What's up with that?

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Fall Getaway at The Greenbrier

Rick Reed — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 20:09:43 EST

Vermont and New England always seem to be popular fall getaways. One of my favorite locations for seeing fall colors is in West Virginia which is home to the very luxurious Greenbrier Resort. The Greenbrier is an award-winning resort located in White Sulphur Springs, WV. The property offers 803 rooms, including 33 suites and 96 guest and estate houses. There are 3 championship golf courses, indoor and outdoor tennis courts and a 38,000 square foot spa. Currently the Greenbrier is offering a "Fall in the Mountains package" with unlimited golf and tennis. Other activities include mountain biking along the scenic Greenbrier River Trail, an off road driving school, and numerous hunting and fishing trips. What's your favorite fall destination?

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Cadillac Escalade Limousine

Rick Reed — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 19:25:32 EST

Custom limousines have been growing in popularity for the past few years now. The last limo I spotted was a stretched out Hummer H2 which was filled with some crazy girls who..well nevermind. A1 Luxury Limousine Of South Florida seems to be setting the standard when it comes to custom limos. The Cadillac Escalade Limousine pictured here holds 17 passengers, has a 2200 Watt Stereo with CD Player, DVD player and 4 Flat Screen Televisions. Even more impressive however is the Limobus which can accommodate 40 passengers and has a 42-inch plasma TV. Have you been in a more luxurious limo? Tell us about it.

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