CIGAR REVIEW - This Murcielago is a decent smoke. Capa Negra makes a different flavor to your pallet and offers a deep smoke with strong draw from top to bottom... Another visionary creation from Eddie Ortega & Erik Espinosa, and the gifted hands of Don Pepin Garcia.
We are adding this one to our "Everyday Top Smoke" Category.
TOTAL = 85% RECOMMENDED = Fair ---------------------- Comments, Feedback & YOUR GRADES below...
Casa Fernandez Value & Quality Makes It a Top Smoke! April 2012 - Posted by The Cigar Intelligence Agency
CIGAR REVIEW - Casa Fernandez where do we start? It's a surprisingly excellent cigar.
It is a Torpedo Block press smoke with a thick taste and provides a lot of flavor and quality for the price (Retails around $7 / $8).
This is a fairly unknown smoke from the public. I have been asking about these around and you can only really find it in and out of Florida.
Regardless this is a little dirty secret and we all agree there is skills behind this smoke. It's not cutting it into our top list but definitely look after this cigar and the brand.
Bring it Casa Fernandez!
TOTAL = 89% RECOMMENDED = Great! ---------------------- Comments, Feedback & YOUR GRADES below...
CIGAR REVIEW - We have been worried and investigating about this smoke. This is Alec Bradley's Black market. We reviewed this cigar a month ago and I went back to re-explore this cigar.
I regrouped my partners and asked them to have it another try.
We came up with the same conclusions: The smoke is decent but lacks of flavors. It does not assimilates with the overal quality of Alec Bradley. Something is missing here and we can't find what it is.
Insiders told us some technical issues were spotted on the very first smokes that shipped out but it is hard for us to classify this cigar as a top smoke.
One thing is sure it is bolder than most ABs and has a different wrapper quality than most cigars from the Dania, FL based company.
We love Alec Bradley but CIA passes on this one.
TOTAL = Status Quo RECOMMENDED = Fair ---------------------- Comments, Feedback & YOUR GRADES below...
CIGAR REVIEW - At CIA we are big fans of CAO's Italia but our feelings changed after trying on Traviata which was a very shocking finding...
But here is this very smooth filtered smoke with a highly pleasurable wooden taste to make us feel slightly better about CAO latest blends.
We are not as excited as some of other press partners that engaged in the usual grading (always 90 if you advertise with us) and results in unfortunate hype.
After explaining to so many people that we don't really care and the fact that we do not make any money to say this or that... It became obvious that certain brands are severely overrated.
CAO is a an all time American favorite brand but we are watching and we hope many smokes with more interesting blends will come out.
We wish all brands were on point but often not the case.
To summarize about this smoke it it solid and its wrapper is neatly perfected. This is a decent Maduro cigar with a very deep smoke and great draw. Well crafted but has a lack of picked up flavors in the blend that makes it fall off from our top list.
TOTAL = 83% RECOMMENDED = Fair
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BASEL 2012 : MB&F RELEASES IMPRESSIVE ROSE GOLD HM4 RT Posted by Swiss Watch Authority / Basel 2012 Special - Posted 03.08.2012
With its satin-sheen red gold case, MB&F HM4 RT transforms the Thunderbolt into a Jules Verne flying machine.
The sleek aerodynamic case blends majestic red gold with transparent sapphire crystals offering a stunning view into HM4 RT’s specifically-developed, in-house engine, the complex micro-mechanics of which are the result of three long years of development.
Each of the 300-plus movement components – including the regulator and even the screws – was developed specifically for this anarchistic calibre in which a horizontally configured, dual mainspring barrel drives two vertical gear trains, transferring power to twin pods that indicate hours/minutes (on the right) and power reserve (on the left).
Excellent legibility is ensured by red gold, Super-LumiNova filled hands set in dials arranged perpendicular to the wrist.
BASEL 2012 : RICHARD MILLE RM055 BUBBA WATSON LIMITED IS HOT!Posted by Swiss Watch Authority / Basel 2012 Special - Posted 03.08.2012
RM 055 BUBBA WATSON: The new RM 055 Bubba Watson is inspired by the RM 038 Bubba Watson tourbillon watch presented in 2011. Its mechanical movement in grade 5 titanium displays extreme skeletonization, with a PVD- and Titalyt® treated baseplate and bridges. This combination provides the whole structure with optimum rigidity and excellent surface flatness and finish, essential aspects for the perfect functioning of the gear train. The caliber RMUL2 is thus capable of withstanding accelerations of over 500-G’s.
The movement is equipped with a variable-inertia balance wheel, which ensures reliability in the event of impacts and during assembly and dismantling, thus improving the long-term accuracy of the timepiece.
The regulator index is eliminated, and a more accurate and repeatable inertia adjustment is possible thanks to four small adjustable weights located directly on the balance wheel.
The double barrel mechanism helps to improve and equalize long-term torque stability: This is achieved by dispersing the stored energy within two winding barrels, equalizing torque as well as reducing pressure and friction on the bearings and pivots, resulting in improved long-term performance.
The RM 055 Bubba Watson is assembled using several sizes of spline screws in both the case and the movement. These screws age well and provide better control of the torque applied during assembly, and are therefore unaffected by the physical manipulations involved in assembly and disassembly.
The distinct construction of the RM 055’s case is designed to meet the demanding requirements of sportsmen. Thus the ATZ bezel is made from tubes of aluminum oxide powder injected at a pressure of nearly 2,000 bars. This high-pressure injection increases rigidity by 20 to 30% and reduces the material’s porosity to an absolute minimum.
ATZ is known for its high scratch-resistance (1,400 Vickers) and its unchangeable color. Next to diamond, it is one of the hardest materials in the world.
Long and difficult machining using diamond tools is required to create a perfect example of this complex, curved bezel and satin finish. The case middle and back bezel are in grade 5 titanium with a protective white rubber casing.
This rubber is injected at high pressure around the titanium components, thus insulating the movement from all vibrations. This special surface treatment also makes the watch very comfortable to wear.
A worthy successor to the RM 038 Bubba Watson, the RM 055 is a highly technical creation that is innovative, sporting and hand-finished in the finest watchmaking traditions.
BASEL 2012: GRONEFELD ONE HERTZ PLATINUM RELEASEPosted by Swiss Watch Authority / Hot Topics - Posted 03.07.2012
Introducing the “One Hertz Platinum”: The world's first independent dead seconds series wristwatch – now with exclusive platinum case and sophisticated blue dial.
Watchmakers Tim and Bart Gr̦nefeld present the One Hertz Platinum, a remarkable timepiece which sees the One Hertz Рthe world's first and only production wristwatch with independent dead seconds Рreceive an exclusive platinum case and cool blue dial.
The One Hertz Platinum features Grönefeld’s own proprietary movement of which all 285 parts are hand-decorated to the highest standards. The One Hertz indicates hours and minutes on a sub-dial at 2 o'clock; large sub-dial for the dead seconds; power reserve indicator at 12 o'clock; and an innovative setting-winding indicator at 3 o'clock. This ensemble of indicators is all the more striking thanks to the sophisticated blue dial background, which perfectly complements the regal tones of the precious metal platinum case.
The One Hertz Platinum’s setting and winding is also extremely ergonomic, selected by pushing the crown in, rather than pulling it out.
Dead seconds – where the second hand advances in full steps of one second instead of an apparently smooth sweeping action – was a very respected mechanical complication until the 1980s. However, its popularity then died with the dominance of quartz movements, which also stepped in full seconds. A smooth sweeping second hand came to differentiate mechanical from quartz.
With the One Hertz and its unique secondary gear train, Tim and Bart Grönefeld have resurrected this long-neglected complication and re-positioned it where the complication originated: On the pedestal of high precision.
The quartz-like movement of the large second hand of the One Hertz subtly signals its unique mechanism, invisible to most, but obvious to haute horlogerie connoisseurs, who will appreciate the sublime, flawless fine-finishing of the Grönefelds’ own calibre G-02.
History of Dead Seconds: With the introduction of the pendulum in the 17th century, clocks finally became accurate enough to measure seconds. It was then not long before a hand indicating seconds on a long clock's dial signified a precision timepiece. A pendulum with a period – the time to swing forward and back – of two seconds (the most common) resulted in a single tick per second.
The invention of the balance spring, which replaced the pendulum, enabled miniaturization. As portable pocket watches became more accurate, watchmakers naturally thought to copy the one-second steps of the second hand which signified a precision timepiece; however, the rapidly oscillating balance meant that it could not be directly driven as with the pendulum, so it required either a new mechanism if independent, or be driven from another complication e.g. constant force device.
While pocket watches have featured independent dead seconds in the past, the Grönefeld One Hertz was the first wristwatch featuring independent dead seconds.
The Grönefeld One Hertz is unique among wristwatches in that its dead seconds are powered by a secondary gear train independent of the gear train for the hour and minute indications.
One Hertz: The hertz (symbol: Hz) is the SI unit of frequency defined as the number of cycles per second of a periodic phenomenon. This SI unit is named after Heinrich Hertz. One Hertz simply means "one cycle per second".
The second (SI symbol: s), sometimes abbreviated sec., is the name of a unit of time, and is the international base unit of time. To highlight the SI seconds, the One Hertz displays dead seconds with a large seconds hand in its own dial. Hours and minutes are non-SI units of time because they do not use the decimal system so are displayed separately.
Mechanical wristwatch movements often have balance frequencies of 2.5 to 5 hertz, which results in the seconds hand making tiny steps of 5 to 10 steps each second and looking like a smooth movement. The second hand of the One Hertz is either stationary (dead) or jumping in a full one-second increment each second.
The "One Hertz" independent dead seconds complication: Displaying dead seconds in a wristwatch without a constant force device is no easy task. The friction of the mechanism has to be absolutely minimal so it does not interfere with the escapement. Tim and Bart Grönefeld used an independent dead seconds mechanism that is driven from its own secondary gear train with its own power supply. The seconds are driven from one mainspring barrel and the hours and minutes from another. Friction is with this system guaranteed to an absolute minimum and the complication has no adverse influence on the escapement and free sprung balance.
The two mainspring barrels are wound simultaneously from the crown, which features an innovative "push to set", "push to wind function", with the mode selected indicated on the dial at 3 o'clock. A power reserve indicator at the top of the dead seconds dial keeps track of the 72 hours of autonomy. More images of the One Hertz Platinum are available at www.gronefeld.nl/gallery
One Hertz Platinum Technical Specifications: The “One Hertz Platinum” is a limited edition of 12 pieces
> Indications: Hours and minutes in subdial at 2 o’clock, large seconds at 7 o’clock, power reserve, setting-winding indicator at 3 o’clock. > Winding-Setting mechanism: Push function crown for winding or setting. >Power reserve mechanism: Classic Breguet style by means of a cone moving up and down on the threaded barrel arbour. > Case and dial: Case crafted in platinum, security screws, polished bezel and centre band with hand-finished straight graining. > Case dimensions: 43 mm x 12.5 mm > Sapphire crystals: Top domed with antireflective treatment both sides, display back with antireflective treatment inside. > Water resistance: 3atm/30m/100 feet. > Crown: With engraved “G" logo > Dial: Hour and minutes subdial, raised seconds sapphire subdial (transparent over the hour and minute subdial), power reserve indicator, setting-winding indicator, Grönefeld logo and model name on individual screwed down nameplates > Hands: Hours and minutes, long thin counter-poised seconds, power-reserve and setting-winding. > Strap and buckle: Hand-sewn matte black, alligator leather with platinum folding buckle >Calibre: G-02, mechanical hand winding, independent dead seconds, power reserve Indicator and setting indicator. > Movement dimensions: 35mm x 9.4 mm > No. of parts: 285 parts > No. of jewels: 39 jewels set in gold chatons > Power reserve: 72 hours > Barrels: 2 barrels, one for the going gear train and one for the independent dead seconds mechanism. Both barrels are wound at the same speed and in the same direction > Balance wheel: 9.12 mm free sprung variable inertia balance wheel > Balance frequency: 21’600 bph/ 3 Hz > Balance spring: Phillips terminal overcoil curve, triangle-style stud > Main Plate: Spotted rhodium plated nickel silver > Bridges: Stainless steel hand bevelled, micro-blasted, circular grain on the top, relief engraved on micro blasted surface > Gearing: 2 independent gear trains each with their own energy source > Dead seconds mechanism: Independent mechanism, cam with 30 teeth on the going gear train on the second's wheel, escape wheel on the seconds wheel of the independent gear train, double lever with jewelled pallets.
BASEL 2012 : RICHARD MILLE RM039 AVIATION TRIBUTEPosted by Swiss Watch Authority / Basel 2012 Special - Posted 03.08.2012
TOURBILLON RM 039 AVIATION E6-B FLYBACK Aviation and aeronautics have always been sources of inspiration for Richard Mille. As such, materials including titanium, carbon nano fiber, honeycombed orthorhombic titanium aluminide, ARCAP or even tungsten carbide have all found applications in the collection, stepping out of the aeronautical world and into the realms of watchmaking for the first time. The mechanical and aesthetic properties of these materials are now recognized in Haute Horlogerie in just the same way as precious metals.
To explore these themes in greater depth, Richard Mille has created a caliber designed for flight navigation. This complete and technically sophisticated instrument is an ultra-modern interpretation of an essential device used by every established pilot. It also reproduces the materials and visual codes used in the aviation industry.
The RM 039 AVIATION E6-B displays much of the same information provided by the famous E6-B flight computer, which was invented in the United States by Naval Lieutenant Philip Dalton during the 1930s. This round slide rule, incorporated into the bidirectional rotating bezel, can be used to read off and calculate fuel burn, flight times, ground speed, density altitude or wind correction, as well as the fast conversion of units of measurement (Naut/KM/Gallons/Liters/Feet/KG/LBS).
The RM 039 tourbillon caliber is also equipped with a UTC hand, a countdown mode, an oversize date at 12 o’clock and a function selector. The tourbillon movement drives a flyback chronograph featuring an exclusive design. This complication provides pilots with a fast, practical device for measuring a series of successive elapsed times when navigating through different marker points. The flyback chronograph function combined with the E6-B flight computer brings the possibility of real time measurement to its functionality and applications.
By uniting all these functions in the RM 039, Richard Mille has extended the applications of the E6-B slide rule and turned it into an instrument that is even better suited to a pilot’s needs.
When preparing for a flight, the E6-B slide rule remains the most accurate device for determining the necessary fuel reserve and density altitude (essential for take-off and landing). The fact that the E6-B flight computer needs no power source also makes it an extremely safe flight instrument for pilots, even today. This new Richard Mille caliber respects all the codes and requirements of Haute Horlogerie, notably in the close attention devoted to every detail of the movement and case, both of which are remarkable for their exceptional finishing and complexity.
The design of this tourbillon flyback chronograph required many years of research and development. This unique complication is the first of its kind at Richard Mille and the first of its kind in the world. This includes some 740 parts, 58 jewels and a power reserve of circa 70 hours displayed at 2 o'clock. It also incorporates the new patented crown mechanism presented on the RM 037, which protects the movement from shocks and poor manipulation.
This extremely complex, highly technical caliber is the perfect instrument for dealing with the challenges that pilots face during flights. The RM 039 AVIATION E6-B tourbillon represents the ultimate blend of watchmaking and aeronautics.
The RM 039 AVIATION E6-B is available in a limited edition of 30 titanium timepieces with titanium lugs.
CIGARS : Gurkha Assassin is a Mean Little Thing! March 2012 - Posted by The Cigar Intelligence Agency
CIGAR REVIEW - This is not a novelty again and again but this smoke is delicious and has a level of manufacturing that is near impeccable. From the paste used in the ring to the layering and craft around these delicious leaves this cigar is a medium to full body smoke that will make anybody have a great time.
Just sit back, relax and enjoy the flavor. Gurkha Assassin is truly a killer smoke and I absolutely recommend it. Not only for the presentation of the box that comes with these cigars but also because this is quality.
Gurkha is one of CIA's favorite brands and overall line.
TOTAL = 92% RECOMMENDED = Yes
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EXTREME SPORT CARS : All-electric 320 km/h Racing Car by Lola Drayson By The LUXURY CAR & MOTORSPORT Authority - Posted 03.06.2012
Imagine silent cars with a very thin jet sound instead of a brutal fossil fuel type v12 with that fat sounding bass full motor sounding... Well Drayson Racing might be really close to have that perfect new sound with this electric race car... How do you get more power out of an electric car than its main battery pack can deliver? Simple, turn the car's very bodywork into a battery, extract power from every bounce of its suspension system and, while you're at it, suck energy from the road surface too.
Such are the measures being built into an electric racing car capable of reaching 320 kilometres (200 miles) per hour by a UK-based consortium. Their aim is to perfect a multitude of novel electric-vehicle (EV) technologies and ultimately to transfer them to road cars. Led by Drayson Racing Technologies of Oxford and Lola Cars of Huntingdon, the 10-firm consortium also includes aerospace heavyweight BAE Systems in Warton, UK, and 3G-cellphone pioneer Qualcomm of San Diego, California. They want to improve on the range of today's EVs, says consortium leader Paul Drayson, which are normally limited to around 160 kilometres (100 miles).
"Don't judge electric cars by what you are seeing on the street right now," he says.
The first way they plan to improve range is to free the car's main battery from ancillary tasks like headlights. Enter BAE Systems' closely guarded "structural battery" technology - which allows sections of carbon-fibre bodywork to supply power. "They are made out of honeycombs of carbon fibre filled with a solution that gives them the energy storage capacity of a battery," says Julian Sole, chief designer at Lola Cars. "Their advantage is they can form any shape."
The structural battery is built into the rear of the car but there is no limit to how many of the car's surfaces could become batteries.
The next energy-scavenging trick comes from Multimatic of Rockingham, UK, which has harnessed the up-and-down motion of the car's suspension to generate electricity on the move. This charges a capacitor, whose discharge can be used to propel the car or power movable aerodynamic surfaces, which provide the super-slippery concept vehicle with road-holding downforce. The system mirrors the way regenerative braking in EVs and hybrids harvests deceleration energy rather than losing it as heat.
Meanwhile, Qualcomm's London-based Halo Inductive Power Transfer division is addressing another major EV hurdle: charging the main battery.
HaloIPT has developed doormat-sized pads packed with copper coils - one in the car, one in the road - that transfer power wirelessly to the car through electromagnetic induction. A HaloIPT spokesman claims that the system is 92 per cent efficient.
Drayson wants to populate the racing line on racetracks with the pads, so cars charge from the track during races. This kind of innovative charging technology, designed to keep the concept car flying around the track, will inevitably have wider applications. "The new generation of technology we are showcasing in electric racing will amaze people when it gets to road cars," he promises.
THIS MONTH : MB&F & MAD GALLERY TAKE OVER SWISS WATCH AUTHORITY Posted by Swiss Watch Authority / Monthly Special - Posted 03.01.2012
Maximilian Büsser and Friends have revealed a new timepiece for 2011, the MB&F LegacyMachine No. 1 Watch. For a brand built upon futurism and mechanical extremity, the Legacy Machine No. 1 is a departure in design– a romanesque, rounded model that reaches into the past for its inspiration. Büsser’s Legacy Machine is a throwback to the turn of the 20th century, where a revolution in watch-making was yielding timepieces just like this one.
The MB&F LM1 may take its visual inspiration from 100 years ago, but the engineering and production are very modern-day. It includes a three-dimensional horological movement, mechanically wound and sporting a 45 hour power reserve. The watch comprises 279 components and 23 jewels, including gold detailing and sapphire crystals. The display is surprisingly straightforward for the Büsser crew– hours are shown on a dial on the left, minutes on the right and the power reserve is shown in a vertical meter in the bottom center.
Is this change of pace welcome from a brand so focused on futurism and evolution? Absolutely. One common theme amongst the watches of MB&F is the playful inspiration upon which they are built. One is inspired by the frog, another by mid-century model airplanes– and this one reaches back into MB&F’s interest in history. We never thought we’d say the words “Steampunk” and “MB&F” in the same sentence, but we’re saying it now. Nice work, Mr. Büsser and company.
Check out the bikes, cameras and all the gear these guys have... You might want to add some of it to your toy list!
Drift until you crash it. This incredible video by Icon Motor sports shows an extremely fun short movie where pilots take the art of drifting to a whole new level!!
SPORT CARS : Acura NSX Spider Car Design Leaked By The LUXURY CAR & MOTORSPORT Authority - Posted 03.06.2012
Ever since production of the first-generation Acura NSX ended in 2005, we’ve anxiously awaited its replacement, and after it finally bowed at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, we couldn’t be more excited — until now. Rumor has it a design sketch for an Acura NSX Spider is patent pending. According to a Honda and Acura forum, sketches of a topless NSX supercar were leaked on a French automotive blog. Apparently, six drawings of the open-top supercar belonging to Honda were filed with the European Patent Office on February 22. The wireframe sketches show all angles of the car, and below them, 3D renderings of the coupe version of the Acura NSX show styling differences that would take place in the Spider. Both models look to be about the same, except for the chop top, of course.
This may not come as a complete surprise though. We already expected a convertible body style was in the cards after a mystery convertible Acura was spotted on the set of “The Avengers” movie. Although Acura spokesman Gary Robinson said the open-top sports car is a “one-off fictional car that was created just for the film,” we’ve been betting our lucky stars the movie prop would become a reality. And these sketches could be a very good indication of that. Imagine a topless version of this pretty thing...
MOBILE : ASUS Will Be First In Line To Get Android Jelly Bean By The ELECTRONIC Geeks - Posted 03.05.2012
As the key event of the year is now over and incredible smartphones and technologies were shown at MWC, we can now move into the future and anounce that ASUS is among the first EOM to speak about getting JELLY BEAN aka Android's next generation operating system or Version 5.0.
The Claim came from VP Benson Lin, who said "Asus is very close to Google, so once they have Android 5.0 I think there will be a high possibility that we will be the first wave to offer the Jelly Bean update."
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WATCHES : GOD SAVE THE QUEEN & IWI WATCHES! Posted by Swiss Watch Authority / Watch Brand Feature - Posted 03.02.2012
It's from the country who invented Punk Rock, gave us The Beatles, plus Sid Vicious, allowed Science as we know today, gave birth to Winston Churchill, and nurtured THE PUB.
That being said IWI Watches can only be a good thing and a great addition to whatever comes from UK. As you can tell I am a great fan of anything Brit and I am NOT sorry.
Now, IWI Watches are the inspiration of Ian Walsh, a young English watchmaker and are a truly English brand. Situated in the heart of Lancashire, IWI Watches have brought the skills more usually associated with Switzerland to the home of the cotton mill.
IWI Watches are luxury watches made in England to the highest possible standards. Using the latest technology at every step to design and create these modern classics, combined with the finest materials and components.
Every IWI Watch has an individually machined and numbered case which is turned from the finest stainless steel, this is then hand finished. The finest quality Swiss Automatic movements are used in all the watches. IWI watches have been received by the trade and public alike with incredible enthusiasm and have been cited as being a breath of fresh air.
The watches pay homage to both motorsport and aviation simultaneously, with the oversized crown sat proudly at 12 o’clock for the aviator and the classic dials re-awakening thoughts of Moss and Fangio charging for the line.
MOBILE : SAMSUNG Beam Projector Phone - Live from Barcelona @MWC By The ELECTRONIC GEEKS - Posted 02.27.2012
Barcelona is already delivering amazing products. The Galaxy Beam isn’t Samsung’s first pico projector-phone combination, but it’s the first running Android, so it’s on our radar.
The Gingerbread phone packs a 15-lumen lamp capable of displaying up to a 50-inch image into a body that’s not too much larger than a standard phone, though the other specifications aren’t anything to write home about. The Samsung Galaxy Beam was announced via press release prior to Mobile World Congress, which doesn’t officially begin until Monday.
Aside from the projector, the Beam packs a 4-inch, 800×480 LCD (not Super AMOLED) display, a 1Ghz dual-core processor and 8GB of internal memory, plus an open MicroSD card slot. Unfortunately connectivity is limited to HSPA.
For cameras you get a 5MP rear and 1.3MP front-facing cam – not bad, considering how much extra hardware needs to be crammed in there. The yellow-accented body is 12.5mm thick, again, impressive considering the integrated hardware.
A 2000mAh battery is slightly larger than normal, but who knows how long it’ll last in projector mode.
Gingerbread is the order of the day, with Samsung’s standard flanked home button configuration for navigation purposes. There isn’t a whole lot of information on how the projector mode will work – Samsung isn’t even saying what resolution it has, beyond “high definition”.
We’ll be sure to check out the Galaxy Beam at Samsung’s booth on the show floor later this week. For that and other news, keep a tab tuned to our Mobile World Congress portal.
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SHOES : Awesome Kenny Powers Unveils the Fastest Shoe You've Ever Seen: K-Swiss Blades Made from cheetahs, missiles and Bruce Lee Posted 02.26.2012 - By The Shoe Authority
This is better if you go ahead and take a look at the video. Kenny Powers is again making sense and comes with ultimate innovation with this sport shoes inspired by cheetahs, missiles and Bruce Lee. Make sure you don't fly off the ground when wearing these kicks...
DESIGNERS PARADISE : Is BLACK Toilet Paper The Next Big Thing? By The PRODUCT Authority - Posted 02.24.2012
Renovashop.com is a authorized reseller and wholesaler specializing in the distribution of color toilet paper brand Renova. This european based company has been rocking the web lately with fun and sexy advertising campaigns and innovation.
Considered a luxury product by some, insane by others, we see in this product as a deal breaker, as a product for the non-conformist, for those with passion and in need of differentiation (ah just like me and our teams).
Renovashop.com has selected a range of stylish and colorful products from Renova and is now offering these unique products from Black or yellow toilet paper to gift packs and kitchen paper towels with colors. Renova has changed the trend in the toilet paper market and created the very first range of scented and colored toilet paper all in one.
MOBILE : Mozilla May Rock Our World (AGAIN)? By The PRODUCT Authority - Posted 02.24.2012
Mozilla surprised us last summer when it announced plans for its Boot to Gecko mobile OS.
Now, it looks like the project has some industry support, with CTO Brenden Eich tweeting that the company will make a partner announcement at MWC this month.
There are no details right now as to who might be involved, but given that developer support is already there (the operating system is based on existing web standards, after all), the hopes are that this could indicate vital operator, or even hardware manufacturer backing.
Another encouraging development is the first sighting of the platform's Gaia UI, further suggesting the project might well meet its planned Q2 release target. It doesn't stray too far from the Android / iOS model that we're already familiar with, but give the source link a swipe if you want to see more.
We can't wait to see the final product and LG seems to be the very first hardware manufacturer for this new concept mobile platform.
WATCHES : HOT LIST 2012 HARRY WINSTON TOURBILLON 2012
By Swiss Watch Authority / Watch pick - Posted 01.14.2012 Harry Winston is delighted to present its exceptional Pre-Basel Timepiece : Histoire de Tourbillon 3.
In its third series of Histoire de Tourbillon, Harry Winston choreographs three tourbillons, each rotating at different speeds to perform distinct gravity-defying functions.
The watchcase, engineered to display the tourbillon systems to their best advantage, is a complex architecture in white gold and Zalium®.
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