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Roman restaurant shut down for serving a fraud bill of $980

2009-07-03T12:23:05Z

It's extremely annoying when you go somewhere on a holiday and the locals rip you off. That's just what happened to an old Japanese couple in Rome. They were charged $980 for a seafood lunch. They were served with a bill of $810 plus $160 in tip for ordering pasta and lobster with wine and gelato at the Il Passetto restaurant near the Piazza Navona square. They filed a fraud complaint with the police. This 149 year old restaurant was shut within days by health inspectors due to hygiene reasons. "As far as I'm concerned, this restaurant should never reopen again and operating licenses should be revoked for things of this nature," Mayor Gianni Alemanno said. This kind of thing happens in Italy all the time. The restaurants owner in his defense said, "They ordered 12 oysters, two kilos of lobsters, wine, 1.5 kg of seabass and even took photos with the waiters before leaving." [Reuters]

The new Stealth MacBook Pro is seriously hot

2009-07-03T12:20:01Z

If there's one thing I associate with Apple its the color white. Looks like I can't do that anymore with the new Stealth MacBook Pro. This latest 15 inch baby has been coated with SofTouch material that gives it a black matte finish perfect for those who love discreet looks. The notebook also features a custom matte screen, a 256GB SSD and 8GB of RAM. Only 10 pieces will be produced so it is extremely exclusive and elite. This new notebook that all spies will love is worth $6000. [Uncrate]

Maȋtres du Temps Big Date Triple Calendar represents haute horlogerie

2009-07-03T10:48:48Z

A good watch to me is the one that incorporates complex architecture and sophisticated design. Chapter Two from Maȋtres du Temps combines both the features with its state-of-the-art movement and its legibility of a triple calendar wrist watch. Central hours and minutes are indicated by elegant, diamond-cut, solid gold hands. The seconds are displayed at 6 o’ Clock, the big date stands at 12 o’ Clock and the month and day are featured in rollers above and below the dial respectively. ]]> [Timezone]

Michael Jackson to be buried in a Gold-plated, $25,000 solid bronze casket

2009-07-03T10:07:12Z

Michael Jackson’s final resting place will be a solid bronze, 14k Gold plated casket worth $25,000, featuring a plush blue velvet interior and a hand-polished, mirror finish. The casket, called Promethean was ordered last night from Batesville Casket Company and is quite similar to the one used to bury soul singer James Brown. Jackson’s funeral will be held at the Staples Center, the home of LA Lakers on the coming Tuesday. [Examiner]

Body & Soul steam shower by Artweger offers padded seats for ultimate comfort

2009-07-03T09:44:10Z

Modern shower systems are only getting better by the day. Take a look at the unique Body & Soul steam shower from Artweger that promises to pamper its user to no end. This unique shower unit comes with a padded seat that lets you sit and enjoy a relaxing steam. The shower unit seats are available in two options - a single seat with a backrest or a 2-person bench with continuous backrest. The addition of a seat not only ensures maximum comfort but also lets you enjoy a unique pampering experience. The shower units are available in three colors- sand, anthracite and Bordeaux. This luxurious shower unit is a must have in every home.]]> Artweger for more details regarding their unique Body & Soul steam showers. [Trendir]

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 super car displayed in Korea

2009-07-03T09:20:57Z

Car enthusiasts in Korea were in for a treat recently when Lamborghini displayed its famous supercar, the Gallardo LP560-4 at an expo. This stunning car was on display at the Seoul Auto Salon 2009 and bowled the Koreans over with its beauty and design. The exquisite supercar is powered by a 5204cc DOHC engine with 560 horsepower. The car can accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 3.7 seconds and boasts of an enviable top speed of 325km/h. Promising a powerful performance, this speedster has an exquisite interior to match its classy exterior.]]> [Aving]

Studio Italia Design offers unique chandelier in its UFO Collection

2009-07-03T09:16:22Z

For all those looking to decorate their homes with some out of this world centerpieces, the UFO chandelier by Studio Italia Design is definitely a must buy. This exquisite lighting structure has been designed by product and lighting designer Brian Rasmussen for the high end design company’s UFO collection. This unconventional curvaceous structure is definitely a far cry from ordinary chandeliers. It provides the ideal amount of diffused lighting and is available in various customs options and colors. You can opt for either a gold, silver or white acrylic version of the UFO with the choice of semi-covering colors in red, white, green and dark blue. Furthermore, you can also create your own distinct pendant combining all or any of the available colors. This stunning fixture will definitely bathe your room in an entirely unique glow. I personally loved the colorful chandelier as it looks extremely festive and cheerful. Prospective buyers will have to shell out anywhere between $3,275 and $4,630 to own this exquisite lighting structure.

Omega promotes the reunion of the lunar pioneers

2009-07-02T13:07:37Z

The 21st of July 1969 at 2:52:20 GMT is one of the remarkable dates of history, when Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon and joined by Buzz Aldrin a few minutes later on the Apollo 11 mission. In the following forty months, the world witnessed 10 more astronauts walking the moon. Swiss watchmaker OMEGA, as a proud association with mankind’s greatest adventures, brought four of the surviving moonwalkers together along with some of the other luminaries from NASA’s Apollo program. Among the pioneers were Buzz Aldrin joined by his colleagues Charles Duke (Apollo 16), Harrison Schmitt (Apollo 17), and Eugene Cernan (Apollo 17). Among the others were Thomas Stafford (Apollo 10), Apollo flight director Gerald Griffin, and James Griffin (the NASA engineer who was responsible for the rigorous testing which led to the OMEGA speed master’s selection as the only watch qualified for all of the space agency’s piloted flights. ]]> [PRNewswire]

PJ Ice Class World Yacht: A work of Rolls Royce and Palmer Johnson

2009-07-02T13:04:02Z

Having steadied well on the roads, Rolls Royce has entered fresh ‘waters’ with renowned shipbuilder Palmer Johnson to collaborate on the most ambitious projects known as the PJ World Yacht. Palmer Johnson’s acquisition of Flekkefjord & Slipp, a Norwegian builder of exploration vessel, paid of generously for the 82-meter Ice Class mega yacht concept that features everything that ‘luxury on cruise’ could comprise of, right from a helipad with elevator-equipped hangar, to a submarine garage and a six-floor interior designed by Italian naval architects Nuvolari-Lenard- including a three-deck master stateroom, a swimming pool, gym and a spa home theatre.]]> [Good-Stuff]

Hammer Clock brings back minimalism

2009-07-02T11:22:58Z

I am a fan of the simple things. Minimalistic design appeals to me greatly. That's why this Hammer Clock hits the right spot. It's a colored circle that grabs your attention right off the bat. This big circle features a giant nail that marks 12 on the clock and pins it to the wall. There are two hands to tell you the time o course. Paul Loebach has created this simple masterpiece. [Yankodesign]

RC Mecha Godzilla walks, roars and does a light show

2009-07-02T11:15:28Z

Bandai makes some awesome toys and this time around it has touched the Godzilla frontier. Who doesn't want this gigantic lizard thrashing around in their room? Well, maybe not in its actual size, but a 20 inch version of this remote-controlled Mecha Godzilla is perfectly okay. It's a silver beast that features flashing lights and freely roam around in your house. It walks and roars and throws light from most part of his body. I'm sure this robot will wreak some havoc in your house. The most fun part is that it does a 360 degrees head turn. The toy comes for $870, but it's all sold out, sorry. Watch the video to check out how cool it is. [Dvice]

Zombie Survival Single Gasmask Pendent 1 is bling full of horror

2009-07-02T11:12:38Z

If you love watching horror flicks, then you will love to have some zombie memorabilia around you to showcase that love. There's no better way than the Zombie Survival Kit Gasmask Pendent 1. It's some nice bling full of zombie terror that comes in white or yellow gold or it's available in plating of either material. I really like the custom made wooden box it comes in. Only a limited number of pieces are available for $450 (plated versions) , so you'd better hurry. You can buy it at Etsy.

Gucci Python Tribeca Shoulder Bag is hot and trendy

2009-07-02T11:09:15Z

Anything Gucci and I'm all eyes and ears. This stylish Python Tribeca Shoulder Bag has certainly caught my fancy. Besides being ultra trendy, it's quite convenient with a single adjustable strap, flap and drawstring closure with tassel detail, stud detail and an inside zip pocket. The best part is the heart-shaped Gucci crest detail that makes sure you look fashionable yet cute. It's an extremely popular bag and selling like hot cakes. So you'd better hurry before stocks run out. It's available for $2695.

Michael Barin’s jewelry worth $100,000 adorns Kendra Wilkinson on her wedding day

2009-07-02T10:06:19Z

If you are a girl, you probably noticed the stunning jewelry worn by former Playmate Kendra Wilkinson at her wedding with NFL player Hank Basket at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles on Saturday. Kendra looked every bit a princess as she walked down the aisle in a beautiful white gown and $100,000 worth platinum jewelry. The jewelry included 4.25-carat platinum drop earrings worth an estimated $47,000, a platinum pendant worth $33,700 and 4.5-carat bracelet estimated at $21,000! Wondering just who is the mastermind behind these exquisite pieces? Well, it is none other than emerging celebrity jewelry designer Michael Barin. Michael’s pieces are nothing but stunning and timeless in appeal. Thus, it is no wonder that celebs are going to him when it comes to exquisite jewelry.]]> Michael’s website. [Examiner]

Marilyn Monroe accessories fetch more than estimated price at Juliens auction

2009-07-02T09:55:20Z

Marilyn Monroe’s popularity has only increased in the last few decades. Years after her death, any news of the stunning celebrity still manages to make headlines. And a recent auction just proved how popular this beauty still is. Juliens auctions auctioned various vintage accessories, garments, household goods and other memorabilia relating to Marilyn Monroe at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, June 27, 2009. And the response was spectacular. The items were auctioned by owners who had previously purchased them from Christies and Juliens as well as from the woman who purchased the star’s home after her death. Among the items which managed to rake in a lot of moolah was a vintage necklace made of glass stones accompanied by the stars photo wearing it fetched $63,000 (A surprise since auctioneers expected it to fetch somewhere between $4000- $6000).A cotton leopard print scarf which Monroe apparently wore during her 1954 honeymoon in Japan with Joe DiMaggio also featured in the auction and fetched $8300 (again higher than its estimate of $3,000-$4,000). ]]> Examiner]