March 31, 2008
I've been interested in getting something like this for a while, since I think it would be great to use the PC on the big TV, without having to get up and go into the computer room to look something up. This just might fit the bill. From the web site:
Ever wanted to combine the following; media entertainment, a safe place for your valuable digital content and a piece of great looking furniture? Mesiro, an innovative provider of digital media solutions with outstanding Scandinavian design, is now launching one combined solution addressing it all – The Mesiro Merium.
The Mesiro Merium meets consumer needs for a digital all-in-one solution that offers a user friendly way to enjoy and experience media at home. This innovative Home Entertainment PC enables you to take full advantage of the Internet in your living room, as well as enjoying your music, photos or camera recordings on your flat screen TV. The Merium is always ready to display entertaining media just one click away.
The technical specs on this isn't bad, though the video card isn't the greatest. The system costs $999 which is also a little pricey.
You can read more about the Merium at their website HERE.
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March 31, 2008
Ernest and Julio Gallo, who is well known for their wine, has decided to try their hand at making Gin. They've created New Amsterdam Strait Gin, which is considered a premium gin that will cost between $13 and $14 and is flavored with juniper berries and has a touch of citrus.
"We see a great opportunity to launch a new, contemporary American presentation of gin due to its recent revitalization as a fashionable spirit with a growing consumption," said Renato Reyes, senior director of marketing for the brand.
The New Amsterdam name is a nod to the Dutch style of gin-making. The product was test-marketed last year and in January began a yearlong national rollout.
Gallo is not disclosing how much of the gin it is making. It's being produced in Modesto, but the number of employees involved was not available. The source of the grain Gallo plans to use also wasn't disclosed. Gallo, founded 75 years ago this summer by the late Ernest and Julio Gallo, has created or acquired more than 40 wine brands. It is the world's second-largest producer by volume, trailing only Constellation Brands.
(via Luxist)
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March 28, 2008
Regardless if you're looking for poker advice, or you just want a good read, it doesn't get much better that a blog by Doyle Brunson. He now has a poker blog over at Bluff Magazine, and it seems that it's getting updated pretty regularly so far as there's been 13 entries since March 12th.
Each post gives a "Doylism" of the day (which are pretty good) and then a good sized article about what he's doing at the moment. All the posts are a pretty good read, so it's well worth checking them out.
My favorite Doylism so far is “The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth.”
You can read the blog over at the Bluff Magazine site HERE.
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March 28, 2008
Chrysler has announced that it will be recruiting members of the public for a new ‘Customer Advisory Board’. At the moment, anyone can go to the sites forum and submit their ideas, and in time, Chrysler will select up to 5,000 people to become a part of the Advisory Board. Members of the Board will get to view online videos, presentations from Chrysler and consumer ideas taken from the online forum. Chrysler has said that the Board's suggestions could be hit drawing boards within two weeks after it's made.
To be eligible for the Customer Advisory Board, applicants need to be 18 years or older and must have a valid U.S. driver’s license. You can head over to Chrysler Listens site HERE and submit your ideas and application.
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March 27, 2008
Aqua Forest Aquarium is a unique retail aquarium store located in the San Francisco Bay Area. While a lot of aquariums can be nice to look at, AFA goes the extra mile and works to transform it into a three dimensional living piece of art. They do this by creating "planted" aquariums that is an ecosystem within the tank, and using high quality materials and systems.
Not sure about the price of one of these, but I'm sure it all depends on what you want in it. It's well worth to go take a look at their gallery HERE, and see some of the creations they've made. You can also hit the main website HERE (it has some music tha tyou can turn off, but you might want to turn down your speakers if your at work).
(via Luxist)
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March 27, 2008
With car show season in full swing, there have been a lot of interesting cars pop up. This one is the Geely GT concept car that will make it's first appearance at the Beijing Auto Show that will be held on April 20-28.
Little is known about the cars stats at the moment, but this and a few other pictures have leaked out, and they look impressive. The look reminds me a lot of Aston Martin’s V8 Vantage, so I'm very interested to see the details.
You can read a little more about the car, and see the other pictures of it, at the Motor Authority site HERE.
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March 26, 2008
Sorry I didn't get out a better second post today, but it was just one of those days.
For a quick one, I give you the link to the week 5 contestants of the Maxim Hometown Hottie search. As always, there's 100 new women awaiting your vote at the site HERE.
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March 26, 2008
The Biometric Vault Security Safe provides convenient access with the touch of a finger. The Vault uses fingerprint technology to verify identification and permits access in less than one second. It's endorsed by the NRA firearms safety instruction program for handguns, but you can store anything in the Vault such as jewelry, important personal documents, and other valuables.
The Vault uses Flash memory to store up to 50 authorized fingerprints, and the Flash memory retains fingerprint data even during complete battery or electrical failure. It runs on three D cell batteries that last up to one year under normal use, and also has a AC/DC power adapter to provide an alternative source of power. The Vault also comes with wall mount and shelving kit, so you can hide it behind a painting.
The Vault costs $499.00, and you can buy one at the Frontgate site HERE.
(via ProductDose)
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March 25, 2008
Although I've never been a fan of painting a car yellow, the Raptor is still impressive. Developed as a collaboration between Saleen and specialty builder ASC, the car is both high tech and a little old school. The aluminum chassis allows the supercharged 2-seater to go from 0-60 in just 3.2 seconds, with a top speed over 200mph. The car currently has a six-speed manual gearbox, but a paddle-shifting sequential is also in the works and may be ready when the car goes into production in 2010. When it hits the streets, the current projected price will be $185,000.
You can check out more pictures of the car over at Uncrate HERE, or the Autoblog site HERE.
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March 25, 2008
This portable fine black leather case has everything you need to travel with your favorite cigars and spirits. It has three compartments inside the bag, each big enough to hold a bottle of your favorite drink. Included with the bag are a cedar lined leather cylindrical humidor, 4 stackable acrylic glasses, an ice container, and a jet style cigar lighter.
Once it's loaded up with a few good cigars and a bottle of scotch, maybe some vodka for martinis, you have your own roving bar. The case will run you about $270, and you can buy one and see some more pictures of the case, at the Neptune Cigar site HERE.
(via Productdose)
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