Archive for August, 2011
These headphones have high-grade leather ear cups that surround your listening experience with comfort. State-of-the-art active noise cancelling (ANC) for up to 45 hours on a single battery or use without battery as a stereo headphone. With or without batteries, the show will go on the entire plane ride, the entire commute or the entire album collection. Read More
Veteran Underground Hip-Hop artist J Rawls is at it again with his latest album release. “The Hip-Hop Affect”. Contrary to the title, the “Jewel” video is noted for its refreshing lack of bling elements. Read More
If you spend as much time with your iPad as I do then you realize how reliant you can become on them. It’s Sort of like an old friend or drinking buddy. Read More
The high-end convertible parade continues with the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC ($TBA). Borrowing its lower lines from its hard-top stablemate, the GTC features a power-retracting soft-top, a 6.0-liter W12 engine good for 567 horsepower, a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds, and a top speed of 195 mph, an all-new nav system with touchscreen and Naim for Bentley premium audio, your choice of 17 lush leather interior options, and standard 20-inch wheels with 21-inchers an option for those of you who loathe extra space in your wheel wells. Read More
Ever watch an old period piece and yearn for the casual, oversized, four-seat convertibles of the early 20th century? Apparently so do the designers at Cadillac, as that seems to be the inspiration for the Cadillac Ciel Concept ($TBA). Read More
Cincinnati’s own, MOOD has once again proven that independent Hip-Hop is alive and well. Check out their latest video. Read More
(CNN) — A lightning strike sparked a fire Monday that destroyed the Caribbean island home of Virgin Group Chairman Richard Branson, a statement from the media mogul said. Read More
After successfully establishing itself in China, Prada’s Miu Miu is all set to present the Fall 2011 collection. After giving us a stunning jacket, its time to match them up with Super Sparkly Sneakers. The blinged out sneakers can be picked up in five different models. The shoes encrusted with studs and crystals, have been etched in patented leather and velvet, brining the price tag to oscillate between $450 and $585 based on the model you picked. The durable tennis shoes sports durable rubber soles with comfortable leather insoles. You can pick up the shoes in blush, gold, silver and black. Read More
Investing in Facebook is a smart move, and U2 lead singer Bono’s investment firm knows that best as they raked in profit worth almost $800 million! His firm the Elevation Partners picked up an S$210 million stake in Facebook last November 2009. Read More
Ryan Doyle amazes us with his astonishing feats of athleticism in the emerging art of Parkour or free-running. Exotic Mardin, Turkey is the backdrop for this beautifully shot and edited piece. Read More
Stephan Winkelmann, the President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, had plenty of surprises up on his sleeve for this week’s 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. In presenting the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale to the gathered VIPs and industry press, Winkelmann also announced the production of Lamborghini Sesto Elemento super car. First appeared at the 2010 Paris Auto Show, the Sesto Elemento is Lamborghini’s homage to the sixth element on the periodic table – carbon. Forged in carbon fiber monocoque, the car, not since the 1986 Lamborghini Countach Evoluzione concept, weighs less than 1000 kg (or 2200 lbs). Together with the responsive V10 engine and 570 ponies on tap, the Sesto Elemento is able to reach 60 mph from a standing start in just 2.5 seconds. Already unrivaled in looks and performance, this car will also be peerless in exclusivity with only 20 units planned for a 2013 date of availability.
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