July 2, 2009
The XF Supercharged has a 5.0-liter AJ-V8 Gen III engine that produces 470 hp and 424 lb-ft of torque. Pricing starts at $68,000.
Here's the press release with all of the details:
Jaguar Announces an All-New XF Supercharged Model for the North American Market
Jaguar today announced the introduction of the 2010 Jaguar XF Supercharged, the fourth and newest member of its acclaimed XF lineup. The vehicle, a mid-year release, is powered by a 470 hp version of the 5.0-liter supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III engine that debuted at this year's Detroit Auto Show. The XF Supercharged will go on sale in October 2009, and will be priced starting at $68,000 MSRP.
"The Jaguar XF Supercharged will offer consumers a compelling luxury sedan choice with benchmark handling ability and truly memorable performance," says Mike O'Driscoll, Managing Director, Jaguar Cars. "This new luxury performance XF Supercharged sedan builds on the tremendous momentum Jaguar has achieved by introducing beautiful fast cars such as the XK sports car, the XF and the XKR and XFR models."
At-A-Glance Highlights:
* 5.0-liter Supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III engine with 470hp (a 12% increase over the 4.2-liter 2009MY supercharged XF) and 424 lb/ft of torque
* 0-60 mph time of 4.9 seconds
* Adaptive Dynamics (the latest in computer controlled continuously variable damping) and Active Differential Control (electronically controlled rear differential) are standard
* Upgraded ventilated disc brakes
* Interior features include: contrast color twin needle stitching on the instrument panel and door top rolls, Jaguar Suedecloth Premium headlining, Rich Oak veneer (unique to XF Supercharged only), 440W Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system, HD radio, and heated steering wheel
Exterior features include: unique 20" five triple-spoke Selena-style alloy wheels, "Supercharged" badging on rear trunk lid, quad polished exhaust tailpipes, and silver-gray painted brake calipers
Globally launched at Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007, the XF line has set new standards for the next generation of luxury sports cars. The XF Supercharged expands the already highly acclaimed model line that includes:
* 4.2-liter naturally aspirated XF (300 hp) with a $52,000 MSRP
* 5.0-liter naturally aspirated XF Premium (385 hp) with a $57,000 MSRP
* 5.0-liter supercharged XF Supercharged (470 hp) with a $68,000 MSRP
* 5.0-liter supercharged XFR (510 hp) with a $80,000 MSRP
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July 2, 2009
The bag is pretty nice, holds at least 12 cans (depending on how much ice you pack it with), and of course water proof. Here's the description from the Timbuk2 site:
There's just no need for warm beer. It's a beautiful day in the park and you deserve to drink a cold one that's actually cold. Geez! So we've magically transformed our Classic Messenger into a fully insulated cooler. It's a bit Jeckyl & Hide because it looks and feels like a messenger but performs like a cooler. Its waterproof TPU liner and total insulation keep the cold and the drips inside so you can stay outside. Did we mention it comes with a built-in bottle opener? Amen.
You can buy one for $110 at the Timbuk2 site HERE.
What's better is that the the site Cool Hunting has one to giveaway. All you have to do is tell them your favorite outdoor spot to relax with a frosty beverage. The contest runs until July5th, 2009, and you can enter it HERE.
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July 2, 2009
Pretty good contest, but you have to work at it. Here's the details:
Everyone has a little Emeril in them. Just take a look and see. Some of your favorite celebs are kicking it up a notch. From Regis and Kelly and Iron Chef Morimoto to Martha Stewart and Shawn Johnson, everyone's getting in on the fun!
Just create a sixty second or less video that demonstrates your ability to impersonate celebrity chef, Emeril Lagasse.
One (1) GRAND PRIZE winner will receive a trip for two to Las Vegas including roundtrip coach air transportation, 3 day and 2 night hotel accommodations at The Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV, dinner for two at Emeril's renowned Delmonico Steakhouse plus $1,000 spending money.
Three (3) FIRST PRIZE winners will receive a 14 pc Emerilware Stainless Cookware Set.
Five (5) SECOND PRIZE winners will receive an Emerilware Grill & Panini Maker.
Contest ends on August 15, 2009 and you can enter it HERE.
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July 2, 2009
Finlandia's updated site Mixologyart.com has a pretty nice set up. There's information about the vodka, the various flavors, how to mix cocktails (complete with some videos), and even an entertaining guide.
You can check out the site HERE, and I've added in the press release below.
Louisville, Ky. (June 30, 2009)– Just in time for the Fourth of July, Finlandia® Vodka has relaunched its Mixologyart.com Web site today with updated features to educate and entertain consumers. Visitors to the site will find exciting new Finlandia creations and fun facts about the brand.
“The best thing about the updated Web site is the opportunity to find unique and exciting cocktail recipes that are best suited for you or for your parties,” said Lynette Green, Finlandia Interactive Marketing Manager. “We put a lot of effort into designing this site to be very experiential and help consumers understand how mixable all the Finlandia flavors can be.”
To make the site more experiential, Pekka Pellinen, global brand champion for Finlandia Vodka, is featured on the site in a series of videos that shows consumers step-by-step how to make the finest Finlandia creations.
“Possibly the most useful update to the site is the Cocktail Match Application,” Green said. “This new section gives consumers the option to pick their favorite Finlandia Vodka, drink type as well as mixers to create the perfect cocktail just for them. With our classic vodka and six different Finlandia flavors to choose from, this new application will help create signature drinks that appeal to every consumer.”
An additional feature to the site is a special section which offers helpful party tips for making the best summer gatherings. These helpful hints allow consumers to multiply recipes to accommodate for the exact number of guests with just the click of a button.
“It’s the time of the year when our consumers are planning great summer parties,” she said. “We couldn’t think of a better way to help our customers host fun-in-the-sun gatherings than to share with them the best Finlandia recipes we have.”
And for those on the go, the Web site now offers a new mobile site allowing consumers to download their own favorite Finlandia recipes straight to their phones. “We understand that Finlandia consumers are busy people and are using their phones for more than just talking,” she said. “This new application is a helpful, quick way to stay updated on the newest Finlandia drink recipes.”
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July 1, 2009
Cool band, cool contest.
The grand prize for this one is roundtrip airfare to Las Vegas, Nevada for winner and guest, three nights hotel accommodation, two passes to The Biggest Tattoo Show On Earth, October 2-4, 2009, a four hour tattoo session, and $500 spending money.
Plus, you also get the Fall From Grace Prize Package consisting of: Fall From Grace Custom 8GB iPod Touch, Fall From Grace T-shirt, 'Sifting Through The Wreckage' CD, and an autographed Fall From Grace Poster.
But wait there's more!
First Prize: An XBOX 360 and the Fall From Grace Prize Package.
Second Prize: A guitar from Schecter Guitars and a Fall From Grace Prize Package.
Ten Runner-up Prizes: Fall From Grace 'Sifting Through The Wreckage' CD.
The contest runs through July 6, 2009, and you enter it HERE.
The site also has a lot of Fall From Grace information, such as tour dates, tickets to concerts, links to buy the new CD or iTunes tracks, and links to follow them on a number of social networks.
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July 1, 2009
The auction was held in Chicago this past weekend, where Hart Davis Hart sold 100% of it's lots, with 78% of them going for more than was estimated.
The most expensive lot of the day included 6 bottles of 1971 Romanée-Conti which brought in $59,750. A case of 1982 Château Pétrus achieved $38,240 and four cases of 1982 Lafite-Rothschild sold to the same Asian buyer for $33,460 each.
Bidders participated from 39 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, as well as Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, the Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and Venezuela.
Overall, Hart Davis Hart has sold $12,566,715 worth of wine so far this year, and still has three more auctions before the end of the year.
Pretty impressive.
If you want to get in on the action their next auction is September 12, 2009, and you can get a catalog at their website hdhwine.com.
Hit the 'more' link if you'd like to read the whole press release.
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July 1, 2009
This is a pretty nice little TV for a decent price. I'm not sure how many times I'd use it as a totally portable TV, but it'd still be nice to drag around the house when I'm in a non-TV room, or banished out tot he garage.
Here's the details from Amazon:
Compact and sleek, the Axion 7-inch Portable TV provides digital TV in the palm of your hand. The hi-brightness and contrast LCD panel displays crisp pictures–you’ll be surprised that this is only a 7-inch screen. This TV is great for use both indoors and outdoors. The built-in rechargeable battery provides approximately 100 minutes (when fully charged) of movie or TV series watching.
Comes with a built in NTSC/ATSC tuner for both analog & digital channels, A/V Input for external audio/video sources, built-in speaker, card style remote control, anda free portable external antenna provided for stronger reception.
The unit is $130, and you can check it out over at Amazon HERE
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June 30, 2009
Pretty cool prize for this contest.
The Grand Prize winner will receive a travel award for three people for 5 days/4 nights consisting of roundtrip tickets to Los Angeles, CA for a 2 day/1 night stay, followed by a 3 day/3 night stay in Las Vegas, NV and a cash prize of $3,333.33.
The 2 day/1 night stay in Los Angeles, CA includes: meet and greet with Guillermo from the Jimmy Kimmel Live television show, a tour of the Jimmy Kimmel Live studio and three tickets to the "Jimmy Kimmel Live" television show taping occurring that day, round trip ground transfers and hotel accommodations.
The 3 day/3 night stay in Las Vegas, NV includes: round trip ground transfers from Los Angeles International Airport, hotel accommodations at a hotel designated by Sponsor located on Las Vegas Blvd., a Grand Canyon "Above and Beyond 3 in 1 Combo Tour" and a "Club Hop Party," as selected by Sponsor. Club Hop Party includes: evening tour to visit up to three Las Vegas nightclubs, transportation during the tour, entrance and prepaid cover charges for all nightclub visits during the tour.
This is how a contest should be run. Vegas + money = good.
The contest runs through August 15, 2009, and you can enter it HERE.
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June 30, 2009
No idea how I missed them releasing the winners of weeks seven through ten, but it doesn't matter now.
All 100 women are now eargerly awaiting your vote to get them into the finals. You can check out the girls, and vote for your favorite tenwomen over at the Maxim site HERE.
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June 30, 2009
These might be interesting. I'm not that big on it being organic, but if it tastes good, I'll drink it. Here's the details:
The Fruit Lab collection currently consists of three certified organic liqueurs made from hand-selected whole ingredients, including fresh, local oranges, flowers, teas, spices and cane sugar. The makers hand-process each ingredient carefully to capture bold, complex flavors and aromas.
Made in small batches, the flavors were designed to be easily incorporated into simple and modern cocktails.
The three flavors are:
Citry (orange) - Combines the familiar aromas and flavors of fresh Valencia and navel oranges, with the haunting scent of Bergamot sour orange. Bright and complex, Citry works well in any cocktail requiring orange liqueur, including the margarita and cosmopolitan.
Crism (hibiscus) - A powerful balance of the sweet-sour nature of hibiscus flowers. The combination of fiery red color, floral aromas and tangy berry flavors make Crism an ideal medium for modern, colorful martinis.
Theia (jasmine) - Like a night garden infused with flowering jasmine, Theia evokes a harmony of the exotic and the familiar. It’s as comfortable in champagne cocktails as in martinis, or simply with soda and of lime.
You can check out their site HERE.
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