December 22, 2010
No idea when I would ever use this, or when I would carry it, but it's a cool idea. Here's the details:
CardSharp a superlight and supersharp utility knife, the same size as a credit card.
Just three ingenious folding operations metamorphosise the card into an elegant pocket utility tool. Slimmer and lighter than an ordinary knife.
The extra long stainless steel surgical blade ensures longer lasting rust free sharpness. The built-in protective sheath helps prevent injury or blunting. CardSharp® is an ingenious conversation piece. A sharp idea that slips safely inside your wallet or kit bag.
Test marketing in various territories has proven CardSharp is a hit: 'I have been selling knives for 15 years and have rarely seen anything sell so quickly' – Howard Korn, KnifeCentre USA.
CardSharp samples are now shipping for media and press. Estimated shipping date for public: Q1 2011.
They may only sell these in the UK, but you can check them out HERE.
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December 22, 2010
This is a pretty great idea. It's both a cutter and a lighter for a cigar. Keeps you from having to separate things in your pocket when you go out. Here's the details from the site:
The top brass of windproof cigar lighters, The Don has a Quantum torch flame ignition. The Don maintains a compact frame with its built-in guillotine cutter that can dissect up to a 50-ring cigar.
It comes in four different versions, and there's a few other models on the site to choose from. Also a number of regular lighters.
The one pictured here goes for $58, which is a little much, but if you're interested you can get one HERE.
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December 21, 2010
This is a really simple giveaway. They fly you in, you meet the band, you see the concert, you go home. There's a lot of deals right now for Vegas hotels, so if you could extend the stay, and pay for a few nights yourself, that might work out pretty well. Here's the details:
The winner will receive the following prize: A pair of tickets to see Linkin Park in concert in Las Vegas on February 19, 2011, a meet and greet with the band plus airfare and one night’s hotel accommodations for winner and a guest.
The giveaway runs until January 31, 2011, and you can enter it HERE.
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December 21, 2010
Glenfiddich has a section on their site for Explorers, and they want you to sign up for their emails. As an enticement, they are having a giveaway. All you have to do is sign up, tell them what you would do with the £3000 if you are the winner, and you're signed up.
Of course if for some odd reason you don't want them to send you great stuff, you can opt out of the whole email thing, and just sign up for the money.
I completely missed how much long this contest is going on. Hopefully you have some time to enter, but I'd get over there as soon as you can, just to make sure.
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December 20, 2010
I'm a little late on this one, as two trips have already been given away. However, they're giving away six more trip, starting today, so you need to jump on this as soon as possible. Here's what you win:
The Grand Prize Winners will receive two (2) tickets to the Academy of Country Music Awards show (the “Show”), Sunday, April 10, 2011 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV. Grand Prize includes round trip coach air transportation for winner and one (1) guest identified above from the major U.S. airport nearest the winner’s home to Las Vegas, NV, three (3) nights hotel accommodations for two (2) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, breakfast for two on April 9, 2011 through April 11, 2011, two (2) tickets to the Dr Pepper Welcome Reception featuring country music star Lady Antebellum on Saturday, April 9, 2011, two (2) ACMA Telecast tickets and ACM Post Show All Star Jam tickets hosted by the Academy on Sunday, April 10, 2011
There's a trip given away each week between now and January 31, 2011. You do need a code to enter this, and once you have one, you can enter it HERE.
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December 20, 2010
I always wanted to try my hand at brewing some beer. And wine. And vodka. Maybe some whiskey.
Anyway, this looks like a pretty good kit to start out with if you're interested. Here's the details:
Two-stage fermentation (your choice of two glass or two plastic carboys)
More flexibility — make strong beer, lagers, etc.
More gadgets to make life easier and beer better
Expandable — grows with your homebrewery
The Deluxe Kit uses a two-stage fermentation: the active, or primary, fermentation takes place in a six gallon carboy; the young beer is then transferred to a five gallon carboy, where it quietly sits for a few weeks to several months, depending on the beer being brewed. By separating the young beer from the solids in the primary and allowing it time to condition, the finished beer is clearer in appearance and smoother in flavor and aroma. Although many kinds of ale can be successfully brewed using a single-stage system, any beer can be improved by a two-stage fermentation. Some beers, like strong ales and lagers, as well as even stronger beverages like mead, require extended aging that can only be accomplished with a two-stage fermentation.
As with the Better Basic Kit, you can choose traditional glass carboys, or lighter and less-fragile plastic carboys for your kit.
The Deluxe Kit features more equipment to make brewing easier and more fun: a large test jar makes hydrometer readings more accurate and easier to read, two "Fermometers" stick to your carboys for constant temperature readings, and a laboratory thermometer eliminates imprecision when steeping specialty grains or cooling wort. A sturdy carboy dryer makes for hands-off draining and storage of your fermenters, and we upgrade the capper to the red "Emily" style, which is easier on the wrists and can be converted to cap larger Belgian and Champagne bottles.
Includes a free copy of our Homebrewing 101 DVD.
You can check it out, or buy the kit for $160, over at the Northern Brewer site HERE.
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December 17, 2010
To create a tequila that is smooth enough to sip, we started with the centuries-old art of tequila making and modernized it through an innovative process. The result is a tequila unlike any other. Casa Dragones is uniquely smooth, with a refined character and softer finish. And because it’s a sipping tequila, Casa Dragones is meant to be savored slowly, one sip at a time.
The signature taste of Casa Dragones is what makes us unique. By focusing on creating a smoother, more refined tequila, we softened the intensity to diminish any “wince” or harsh aftertaste. One sip and you’ll immediately taste the difference. Casa Dragones is 100% Blue Agave Joven Tequila: elegantly smooth and perfect for sipping.
Our Maestro Tequilero and a select group from the Academia Mexicana de Catadores de Tequila (Mexican Academy of Tequila Tasters) participated in writing our tasting notes.
Body & Color — Rich silk body, with brilliant platinum hues and long pronounced legs, indicating a full body with a sleek texture on the palate.
Aroma — Fresh and inviting, subtle floral and citrus aroma with notes of sweet roasted agave.
Taste — Soft and smooth with hints of vanilla and spiced undertones, balanced with delicate notes of pear.
Finish — Clean, warm finish with hints of hazelnut and a bright, open aftertaste.
You can read more about it at the site HERE.
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December 17, 2010
I must admit that this is a damn good idea. There's a video on the ThinkGeek site, but I'm not sure if it actually shows the thing in action or not. Here's the details:
# Give your iPhone a real flip-out tactile keyboard
# Keyboard flips out for use, then flips back in when done
# Magnet based clasp keeps keyboard in position whether flipped in or out
# Increased typing accuracy and speed
# Precise hard clicky keys… not mushy rubber keys.
# Works with any app such as e-mail, web browsing, notes, and calendar
# Completely wireless Bluetooth™ connection does not use dock connector
# Keyboard powered by built in rechargeable battery, recharges via included USB cable
# Invented and designed here at ThinkGeek
# Models available to fit iPhone 3Gs and iPhone 4
(Please note that the iPhone 3G will NOT work with this case. The OS does not support Bluetooth™ keyboards.)
You can grab yourself one for $40 over at the ThinkGeek site HERE.
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December 17, 2010
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I'm very interested in how well the 3D on this TV works. It advertises that it's the same as a theater, in that you just need the polarized glasses, and not the battery operated ones. If it works pretty well, it would put it way out ahead of the other models currently on the market. Plus, it's 65-inches, which is sweet. Here's some of the details:
Bring the 3D movie theater experience home! VIZIO’s 65” Theater 3D™ Edge Lit Razor LED™ LCD HDTV delivers stunning, cinema-style 3D. Whether you’re watching the latest summer blockbuster or the championship game, with Theater 3D you will see crystal-clear, flicker-free 3D that’s up to 50% brighter and causes less eye strain and less ghosting than conventional 3D.
This 65” allows you to be completely immersed in the action. With four pairs of polarized, battery-free, 3D glasses included, you can immediately share the excitement with friends and family! Bring these lightweight Theater 3D glasses to the theater and watch a 3D movie in style and comfort.
Featuring Edge Lit Razor LED™ backlighting with Smart Dimming™, 120 Hz refresh rate, 1080p Full HD and 1 million to 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, this superb HDTV renders both 2D and 3D with amazing clarity, color and contrast. Experience immersive virtual high definition surround sound with SRS TruSurround HD™ and SRS TruVolume™.
But wait, there’s even more! This 3D HDTV also includes VIZIO Internet Apps® and built-in dual-band 802.11n WiFi, giving you the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, social networking, music, photos, and more—all at the push of a button on the premium Bluetooth® universal remote.
You can read more about it on the Vizio site HERE.
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December 16, 2010
I'm pretty sure I'll never have enough blu-ray movies to make this worth it, but it sounds like a great idea. The press release is below:
Kaleidescape, Inc., creator of the movie server product category, today announced shipment of the industry's first Blu-ray movie server. The Kaleidescape System stores exact copies of your Blu-ray Discs on its hard drives, and transforms your collection of movies into a magical experience. Kaleidescape's simple and elegant user interface makes choosing something to watch part of the fun.
"Blu-ray offers the highest fidelity for my discerning clients, but if you thought watching a DVD was frustrating, just try a Blu-ray Disc," said Jeff Cherun, owner of Teatro Custom Installation, Inc. in Los Angeles, California. "With the Kaleidescape System you're enjoying any of your Blu-ray movies in seconds instead of minutes. My customers will never go back to an ordinary Blu-ray player."
The Kaleidescape Movie Guide enables an unparalleled movie-watching experience. High resolution cover art combined with a brief synopsis of each film and many other details make it entertaining to explore your collection of movies. Video bookmarks and triggers enable the system to start a movie instantly and automatically adjust lighting, curtains and screen masking during playback. With over 145,000 titles, Kaleidescape's exclusive Movie Guide is the largest database of its kind.
"The simplicity and elegance that we have achieved for watching Blu-ray movies required significant hardware and software innovation, legal analysis and user interface design," said Michael Malcolm, Kaleidescape's founder, chairman and CEO. "My family and I enjoy the freedom to jump to a favorite scene in a movie or to any song in a concert. For the first time, all of our Blu-ray movies are literally at our fingertips, at any screen in our home."
The new Kaleidescape Modular Disc Vault completes the Kaleidescape Blu-ray movie server. Paired with a Kaleidescape M-Class player, the disc vault imports, houses, and organizes your Blu-ray Discs. The copies stored on the server are then ready for instant playback. With a capacity of 100 discs, the Modular Disc Vault simplifies ownership by automating the import process. Any number of Modular Disc Vaults may be added to a system, but each must be connected to its own M-Class player.
The Modular Disc Vault is priced at $1,495 MSRP in the United States and Canada, and is available now. The M500 Player and M300 Player have been shipping since May 2010 and are priced at $3,995 and $2,495 MSRP, respectively, in the United States and Canada. Any Kaleidescape System can be upgraded to be a Blu-ray movie server with the addition of an M-Class player and a Modular Disc Vault.
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