December 21, 2007
Purus is a new premium vodka that is capitalizing on being both pure, and Earth friendly. The vodka is made with crystalline water from the Alps and locally harvested 100% organic wheat from the Piemonte and Lombardy regions in Italy, which is cultivated without pesticides or commercial fertilizers. The vodka is then column distilled four times and filtered through 1.7 million square meters of active charcoal.
The bottle itself is 100% recyclable, with a tree free label, soy-based inks, water-based adhesives, and an environmentally sustainable cork closure.
All this creates a 100% organic wheat based 80 proof Vodka. You can find out some more about it at the Purus site HERE.
(via Uncrate)
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December 21, 2007
As Lamborghini’s Murcielago supercar nears the end of its lifecycle, designers are planning to release a lightened version with even more horse power than the V12 641hp Reventon. Expected to be ordained with the special ‘SV’ title, used previously for the Diablo, the new model will weigh up to 220 pounds less than the current stock version.
The new version is likely to be RWD, dropping the front differential and driveshafts to save weight, and feature plenty of carbon-fiber. The interior will be stripped out and replaced with carbon, including the door innards, seats and center console. The automatic spoilers are to be replaced with a fixed carbon GT wing, and the stock wheels will be swapped with lightweight forged units. Shift times are expected to drop from the current 0.4 seconds to around 0.2 seconds with an upgraded E-gear.
Insiders are talking about as much as 680 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque from what may be the final iteration of a 6.5-liter V12 that traces its roots to the pre-Miura era.
You can read more about the car at Motor Authority HERE, or at Autoweek HERE.
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December 20, 2007
I'm a little torn on this upcoming fight. First of all, if this fight had happened five or six years ago, there would be no question that I would be getting it. Today though, both of these fighters are somewhat past their prime and both have been beaten a few times. On the flip side of that, both are Hall Of Fame fighters that have had impressive careers.
I guess the biggest question is what's the fight for? A big payday for two fighters on the downslope of their careers or is it a chance to go out in a big fight? If they're looking for a payday, they might just get in the ring and dance the whole night. Neither fighter wanting to put himself out there. Or worse, one fighter wants the win, and the other just wants to survive and get his paycheck.
If both fighters really want to win this one, maybe as one last feather in their cap, it could become an instant classic. I have a feeling I'll end up giving them my money just on the chance a great fight breaks out. Here's the press release details:
"Two of the greatest boxers in history, Felix "Tito" Trinidad and Roy Jones Jr., will face each other in a battle boxing fans have been waiting for years to see at New York's famed Madison Square Garden. The bout will take place on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View."
you can read more about the fight, and their recent press conference, over at the Boxing Times site HERE.
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December 20, 2007
The whole shopping spree part really doesn't excite me all that much, but a free trip to Vegas is never a bad thing. On the up side though, if you take your significant other, you could let them go wild in the shops while you played some poker.
The winner of the US Airways Contest, and a guest, will receive round trip tickets to Vegas, a three night stay at Planet Hollywood, dinner for two (doesn't mention where), two tickets to Stomp Out Loud and $1000 dollars in gift certificates to The Forum Shops in Caesar's Palace.
The contest ends December 31st, 2007 and you can enter it HERE. You can also enter the contest once a day, every day, so keep the link handy to up yor chances.
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December 19, 2007
Heineken is giving away a great trip to Vegas for you and a group of your lucky friends. The winner and five guests receive roundtrip coach-class air transportation to Las Vegas, NV; three days and two nights accommodations at a hotel determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion (three rooms, double occupancy), and $2,500 spending money.
Nothing like bringing five friends to Vegas, and starting the weekend up $2500. Lots of fun can be had with the cash alone. The contest runs until December 31st, and you can sign up HERE.
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December 19, 2007
Cigar Jack received a five pack of Nice Guy Cigars from Egars.com for the December contest.
The contest is an easy one to enter, in that all you have to do is leave a comment on his thread HERE telling everyone a good moment you had because of a cigar. The rules are that you must be 18 years of age or older and must live in the United States. The contest ends December 31st.
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December 18, 2007
I like a good cigar now and then, but I'm not really a smoker. For those of you that are, there's a new alternative to lighting up, seeing as you can do that fewer and fewer places these days.
The Crown7 is an Art Deco styled tube which contains a cartridge and rechargeable battery. The cartridge contains water, propylene glycol, nicotine, and a tobacco flavor. One Crown7 cartridge is the equivalent to about two packs of cigarettes. From the site:
"It is a wonderful invention that allows a person to virtually smoke anywhere! It contains nicotine, but does not pollute the environment, nor offend people in the surrounding area, bar, home, workplace, car, any situation which would be a public place."
You can read Cigar Jack's take on it at his site HERE, or head on over to the Crown7 site HERE.
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December 18, 2007
Macallan is selling a limited edition, 55-year-old single malt scotch whiskey in a Lalique crystal container for $11,840. Since it's a limited edition, only 420 bottles will be sold worldwide. First released in 2006, the single malt was matured in Scotland in a sherry oak cask. This is one of six releases that Macallan will be releasin, each expressing one of The Macallan's six pillars.
This limited edition collection brings together two celebrated icons that have long been respected and admired by discerning connoisseurs worldwide.
Recently named Best Malt in the World, The Macallan remains the Single Malt against which all others must be judged. Underpinning this peerless reputation is the commitment of The Masters of Spirit and Wood, those craftsmen at the heart of The Macallan for almost two centuries. Their obsessive pursuit of perfection has ensured the consistent quality that has characterised The Macallan since it was legally licensed in 1824.
For over a century Lalique has been synonymous with French luxury. It is the classic name associated with precious collections of jewellery, glassware and crystal. At the heart of this success is the creativity and skill of The Masters of Crystal whom ensure the esteemed 'Lalique France' signature endures as a statement of authenticity, quality and luxury.
You can read more about them at the Macallan site HERE.
(via BornRich)
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December 17, 2007
Espanta Suegras is a new tequila-based import from Mexico. It's a liqueur with herbal flavors that has been created to be served as an aperitif or an after-dinner drink. The drink is based on an old family recipe that came to Mexico via Barcelona, Spain, and each bottle of Espanta Suegras comes with a party favor which in Mexico are called "espanta suegras," which means "the one for scaring off mothers-in-law." Espanta Suegras is currently only available in Arizona, California, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, and Wisconsin, and will be available in additional states soon. It currently sells for around $30.
You can read more about the drink on the official website HERE.
(via Luxist)
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December 17, 2007
Koenigsegg’s new CCXR supercar has the potential to topple the Buggati Veyron as the world’s fastest car. The CCXR will be sporting a cast-aluminum V8 engine capable of running on biofuel, which has the positive side effect of cooling the combustion chambers. The cooling, combined with a higher octane rating, provides the enviroment friendly supercar with 1,018hp at 7,200rpm and peak torque of 1,060Nm at 6,100rpm. All of that will get you from zero to 62 mph in 2.9 seconds, with a top speed that is said to be above 248.5 mph. The price is also comparable to the Buggati coming in at around $2.1 million dollars.
You can read a little more about the CCXR at the Motor Authority site HERE.
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