Archive for January, 2009
01.29.09
Posted in Luxuries at 8:23 pm by Luxor
A blue diamond of 13.39 cts. became the most important color diamond sold at auction anywhere in the world during the past 10 years, according to Christie’s. Offered at auction house’s in Geneva location on Wednesday, it achieved a world record price of $8.9 million.
“This impressive result is due to the scarcity of colored diamonds on the market, and to the great demand from collectors around the world for exceptional artworks and jewels that is currently dominating the auction world,” said François Curiel, chairman of Christie’s Europe and auctioneer of the sale.
The auction took in nearly $48.3 million, with 11 lots fetching more than a million dollars. Other big sellers included the following:
* An emerald colored diamond and pearl necklace for $5.6 million.
* An emerald colored diamond and pearl pendent, $4.4 million.
* A colored diamond necklace, $3.1 million.
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01.23.09
Posted in Unique at 10:20 pm by Princess
The Unbreakable Umbrella works just as well as a walking stick or cane but does not make you look funny or feel awkward. Whacks just as strong as a steel pipe but it weighs only 1 lb. and 11 oz. (775 g).
Unbreakable Umbrella has no unusual parts, no more metal than an average umbrella, it does not arouse suspicion, can be carried legally everywhere where any weapons are prohibited, unlike a walking stick it does not cause strange looks if carried by an able-bodied person, and it does protect from rain. Anyone who can use a stick for defense can use this umbrella.
Do you know how to swing a baseball bat? Do you know how to strike with a sturdy stick? If you do, you know all you need to know…
Do you practice such martial arts as hapkido, jodo, kendo, kali, escrima, le baton or la canne? Do you practitice with Chinese weapons or Indian weapons? Then you know even more… and you can truly appreciate this Unbreakable Umbrella.
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01.15.09
Posted in Unique at 7:40 am by Luxor
This MiNi Electronic Cigarette represents the latest craze in the UK, and is not only the answer to indoor smoking bans, but is a lot healthier than smoking normal cigarettes and also helps those wanting to give up the toxic weed.
It simulated the entire process of smoking and it even feels like you are inhaling smoke. But it has no tar, no carbon monoxide and no cancer-causing chemicals. You don’t need any matches or lighter for smoking it as nothing actually burns, but it lets you enjoy those tactile sensations without the health risks associated with tobacco. Smoke healthily without any environmental pollution to others!
The small white stick, which looks just like a proper cigarette, contains a chamber that vapourises pure liquid nicotine into a puff of steam. Nicotine is its only ingredient, unlike tobacco alternatives which contain over 4,000 chemicals and tar. The electric cigarette is battery powered (UK charger included), has a glowing red tip and even tastes like the real thing. The MiNi cigarette cannot cause lung cancer as it only contains nicotine.
Each electric cigarette contains an atomised refill cartridge that lasts up to the equivalent of 30 to 40 normal cigarettes. You get 5 atomised refill cartridges with each cigarette you buy, but you can also buy the cartridges individually from us when you run out.
“I can’t see any reason why the Electronic Cigarette couldn’t be used in Pubs. The ban only covers smoking, not the use of nicotine” – A UK Department of Health spokesperson.
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01.09.09
Posted in Uncategorized at 11:19 pm by Luxor
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01.04.09
Posted in Gadgets, Unique at 2:04 pm by Luxor
You are heading somewhere and suddenly start looking for your cell phone in a bit of panic wondering where you kept it. Sounds familiar? Oh stop looking for your cell phone now and just continue readying! Well, numerous phones have come and gone, with avant garde technological advancements, yet this Handphone concept, with GSM – UMTS, is one that definitely beats them all. This device has been designed to allow you to call using a natural gesture, features voice control for activation and dial memorized numbers. The fingers of the hand make the right size for it, as the microphone can be put very near the mouth and the speaker almost inside the ear to facilitate communication in the nosiest of spaces as well.
It is easy to wear the headphone owing to its simple design that uses elastic string, which can be rolled around the middle finger and the wrist. Wearing the phone could be normal and trouble-free just like wearing a watch, ring or bracelet. And it’s a new gadget for the fashion police to use in their ramp shows as well…well…it could be!
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